Thursday, July 23, 2026

TWO FOR ONE ASYMMETRICAL CARD LAYOUT - FUN AND EASY

Hi Stampers!

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



WHAT YOU NEED


* 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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Thursday, July 16, 2026

GRAB YOUR SCRAPS AND GO AROUND THE BLOCK ONE MORE TIME!

Hi Stampers!

Well, it is definitely summer where I live. It is hot and humid, and normal for this time of year. The heat does not slow things down much. Our lives get really busy during the summer, but as I have mentioned before, I still want to make cards. When I go into my craft room I need a plan, and in mid July that plan is a quick and easy layout. Today’s layout is one of my favorites, and yes it uses scraps! Today’s layout is called Around the Block. It has other names, but Around the Block is what I know it as. I’ve shared this layout several times in the past. I think it is good to revisit layouts, fun folds, and techniques so we don’t forget them, so we can keep honing our skills, and sometimes we find ways to make a good thing better.  Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

LANDSCAPE


PORTRAIT



VIDEO




CARD LAYOUT # 2628
AROUND THE BLOCK


This card can be created in landscape or portrait orientation. Be aware of orientation when cutting directional papers.

WHAT YOU NEED
* Card Base - Cardstock - cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” or 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”
* Inside Panel - Cardstock - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal Panel - Cardstock - white or light colored cut at 3 1/4” x 2” (this is optional)
* Patterned Paper - Two patterns -cut two strips of one pattern at 4 1/4” x 1” cut two strips of the other patterned paper at 3” x 1”
* Printer Paper - cut at 5 1/4” x 4” (optional)
* Tape - (optional)
* Other - Stamps, inks, dies, punches, embellishments, adhesives

WHAT TO DO
* Prepare card base - cut, score, fold
* Prepare inside panel and adhere it to inside card
* Prepare front panel using one of three methods
   METHOD 1- EYEBALL IT
The four patterned paper strips fit together to form a frame that measures 5 1/4”x 4” and fits on the card base just like a first mat. The long strips go on the long sides of the card front and the short strips go along the short sides of the card front. Look at the sample cards to see proper placements of the strips. 
    METHOD 2 - CHEAT SHEET METHOD
Use the printer paper cut at 5 1/4” x 4” to line the strips up along the edges of the paper . Then adhere the piece to the card front.
     METHOD 3 - ASSEMBLE & ADHERE METHOD
Turn the strips upside down paying attention to any directional patterns. Align the strips to form a frame. Use tape to hold the pieces together. Put adhesive on the strips, and adhere it as one piece on the card base.
* Prepare the center (focal) panel. Adhere it to the card front.
* Add any die cuts, punched items, and embellishments to the card front.

BRIGHT FLOWERS


(Patterned Paper - Scrapbook.com, All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)


DAISY, DAISY, DAISY


(Card base, patterned paper - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)


BIRTHDAY BRIGHT BALLOONS


(Patterned Paper Scrapbook.com; Embellishments Doodle Bug Designs; Black marker - Sharpie; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

FLORAL HELLO


(Patterned paper - Scrapbook.com; Sentiment - Waffle Flower; Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

THANK YOU LADY BUGS


(Patterned paper - Scrapbook.com; Sentiment - Waffle Flower; Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

PRAYERFUL FLORALS


(Patterned paper - Scrapbook.com; Sentiment - Waffle Flower; Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)


VIDEO CARDS

PASTEL BIRTHDAY BALLOONS
(LANDSCAPE VERSION)


The Around the Block strips were put in place with the help of a cheat sheet. Don’t worry! No one will ever know, and it is not really cheating!

LINKS

* The balloon punch I used for this card is no longer available but the punch and die listed above will give you a similar look. 
STELLAR GREETING
(PORTRAIT VERSION)



This time I used assemble and adhere method to put the strips in place. 

LINKS

TODAY’S CARDS




There you have it, the Around the Block Layout. What do you think? I like that this layout uses scraps, and can be created in either landscape or portrait orientation.Which method do you prefer for placing the strips? The Cheat Sheet Method, the Assemble and Adhere Method, or do you simply eyeball it and adhere to the card base? Whatever method you prefer, I hope you will find this is one of your go to layouts.

Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!

Kim

As you know, I provide links to supplies I use for video cards as a resource only. I am not affiliated with, no do I receive compensation from any company, manufacturer, or other entity.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

USE YOUR SCRAPS AND THIS EASY LAYOUT FOR CARDS IN A HURRY

Hi Stampers!

Grab your scraps and let’s use them along with an easy card layout to create great cards. Today’s layout uses a 5” x 1 1/2” piece of patterned paper on a 5”x 3 3/4” panel. You can mount this panel on a 5 1/4” x 4” piece of cardstock if you like, add an image and greeting, adhere it to a card base, and the card is finished! The card can be created in portrait or landscape orientation. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:


VIDEO





CARD LAYOUT # 2627

 

WHAT YOU NEED
* Card Base - A-2 size - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” or 11” x 4 1/4” s Oreo and folded at 5 1/2”.
* Inside panel - white or light colored cardstock cutvatv5” 4 3
* Mat - (Optional) cardstock cut at 5” x 3 3/4”
* Strip - Patterned paper cut at 5” x 1 12” (can substitute strips of cardstock cut- see Rick rack card)
* Stamps, dies, inks, other cardstock, adhesive and other items needed to complete card.

WHAT TO DO
* Prepare card base, cut mat, panel strip, and inside panel.
* Stamp inside panel. Adhere to inside of card.
* Prepare focal image and / or greeting.
* Adhere strip to left hand side of panel (or top or bottom if landscape card).
* Adhere focal image and / or greeting to panel.
* Adhere panel to mat (if using).
* Adhere piece to card base.
* Add embellishments.

CACTUS BIRTHDAY


(Focal Image - Woodware Crafts; Greeting - Catherine Pooler; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

RICK RACK HELLO


(Rick Rack Die - Catherine Pooler; Hello die - Scrapbook.com; White. Ard Base - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

BIRTHDAY COWS


   (Stamps & dies -Lawn Fawn; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)


VIDEO CARD



SUPPLY LINKS

These supply links are provided as a resource only. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from any company, manufacturer, distributor, or any other entity. I am not sponsored by any company, manufacturer, distributor, or any other entity.


TODAY’S CARDS


Quick and easy card layouts is my theme for summer, and this layout fits the bill! The layout is easy and adaptable. Use your patterned paper scraps, use background panels left over from other projects, use a mat layer or not,  create the card in portrait or landscape orientation . . .  So many options! I hope you give this layout a try.

Thank you so much for checking in. Until next time …
Stamp Happy!

Kim
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