Today’s layout is perfect for creating two cards at once. I call it the Asymmetrical Layout. I enjoy using this layout, because it is a little bit different, allows me to use 3-4 colors of cardstock, and yes it can help me use larger cardstock scraps! Let’s take a look at the sample cards:
If you are interested in reading the story behind this card layout, another version of it, and more samples, see this POST
TODAY’S VIDEO
CARD LAYOUT # 2629
* You will need the pieces of cardstock shown above. For card bases cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score and fold at 4 1/4”. (Check your cardstock scraps! You might find scraps you can use.)
* I select 3 colors of cardstock - 1 for the card bases, 1 for the strips, and 1 for one of the 5 1/4” x 3” pieces. For the other 5 1/4” x 3” piece I use white or light colored cardstock
* Inside panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Pencil and ruler
* Embossing folder (optional)
* Stamps, dies, punches, inks, embellishments, adhesives, etc
WHAT TO DO
* Cut cardstock pieces. Prepare card bases by folding and going over gold with bone folder.
* On one piece of the 5 1/4” x 3” cardstock, measure from the top left corner over 2” and mark, then do the same at the bottom right.
* Stack the two 5 1/4” x 3” pieces with the marked piece on top. Keeping the two pieces stacked, place on trimmer and line up the two marks, then cut. Match up the pieces Top left with bottom right, and bottom left with bottom right.
* Emboss the two strips with embossing folder (optional)
* Adhere a strip at the bottom of each card base leaving about 1/8” border along bottom and on the left and right sides.
* Adhere the left hand piece, lining it up against the bottom strip, leaving that 1/8” border along the left side and top. Adhere the last piece in place.
* Stamp or otherwise prepare inside panel and adhere.
* Prepare focal image and greeting for card and stamp, adhere, etc.
* Add embellishments.
BIRTHDAY HANDBAGS
(Stamps & Dies - Catherine Pooler; Embellishments -Altenew; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
BUTTERFLY GREETINGS
(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
BRIGHT GREETINGS
(Stamps and dies - Catherine Pooler; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
(All Supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
VIDEO CARDS
SUPPLY LINKS
SUDS EMBOSSING FOLDER *the embossing folder I used is no longer available, this one is similar
TODAY’S CARDS
So there you have it, the asymmetrical card layout. It makes it so easy to create two cards in no time! I think using an embossing folder on the bottom strips adds a lot to the card, but it is not necessary. Tone on tone stamping on the strip would add an interesting touch, as would scoring the piece at every 1/4”. There is always the option of doing nothing to the strip! I hope you give this card layout a try and add your own spin to the layout!
Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
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