MINI SLIMLINE CARDS FOR LAYERS OF FUN

Hi Stampers!

Sometimes when I need a little creative boost I change the size of my card. I might go with a 4 1/4” square card, a slimline card, or even a mini slimline card.  Changing the card size means the dimensions are different, the layers are different, and the ways the elements can be arranged are different. I have to stop and think before mindlessly cutting my card base at 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”! This simple change of perspective helps me break out of the card making doldrums. Today I thought we would break free of the doldrums by creating mini slimline cards. We’ll take a look at the various layers for this type of card, and just like last week I have a chart with the measurements for the layers.  Let’s take a peek at today’s sample cards;

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CARD LAYOUT # 2619

* Mini Slimline Cards fit inside a letter sized envelope (6 1/2” x 3 1/2”).

WHAT YOU NEED

* Cardstock - for card base- cut at 6” x 7”scored along the 7” side at 3 1/2”; cardstock for inside mat - 5 1/2” x 3”, cardstock for focal images and greetings

* Mat and panels - use cardstock and patterned paper -cut one at 5 1/2” x 3” and 5” x 2 1/2”

* Stamps, inks, dies, punches, adhesives, embelishments, etc to finish card.

WHAT TO DO

* Fold card base on score line and go over with bone folder

* Stamp or otherwise prepare inside panel and adhere,

* Prepare focal image and greeting.

* Adhere focal panel to mat.

* Add focal image and greeting.

* Add any embellishments you like.

MINI SLIM LINE CARD LAYERS

LAYER MEASUREMENTS

To create your own Mini Slimline Layers Tool you will need 

* 12 colors of cardstock. (This is a good project for using up some of your larger and smaller scraps of cardstock. ) 

* 1binder clip, paper clip, or similar item 

* Paper trimmer or scissors and a ruler

* A pen or marker

* The measurements on the chart above. 

SLIMLINE KEEP SWIMMING

This card was created as suggested by today’s layout. I fussy cut the focal image. The greeting was created using a punch. Dies are great, but you do not need them to create interesting cards.

(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

MINI SLIMLINE DOLPHINS

I used the card layout to start this card. I changed the orientation to landscape and the focal image became images!

(Greeting stamp- - Waffle Flower; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

FLIP FLOP SLIMLINE

Another landscape version of the card. I liked using the bright colors with the softer color in the background of the patterned paper. To me those colors scream summer!

 

(Flip flops dies- Honey Bee Stamps; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

OCEANS OF JOY MINI SLIMLINE

For this card I used two more of the mini slimline layers - 4” x 1 1/2”for mat and 3 3/4” x 1 1/4” for the greeting panel.

(Stamps - Waffle Flower; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

SEAGULL MINI SLIMLINE

For this card and the following one I used two more of the mini slimline layers - the 4 1/2” x 2” and the 41/4” x 1 3/4” layers. 

(Greeting - Waffle Flower; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

ANCHOR BIRTHDAY MINI SLIMLINE

(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

VIDEO CARD

(Focal panel - Scrapbook.com; Patterned paper - Violet Studios; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

TODAY’S CARDS

I hope you have enjoyed this look at the mini slimline card. They are a fun change of pace from the A-2 cards. Why not give them a try?

Thank you for stopping by today. I appreciate it. See you next week. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

THE LAYERED LOOK; ADD MORE VARIETY TO YOUR CARDS

Hi Stampers!

When you think of card layers (or mats) does your mind automatically go to 5 1/4” x 4”, and then right to 5” x 3 3/4”? Those layers are classic, and that 1/8” border always looks great! Definitely a go to look! But, sometimes we get in a rut. One way to escape that card making rut is to consider the layers we routinely use. Why limit ourselves to just a couple of layer sizes? There are so many other options available! For today’s cards I have used two layers of cardstock. The first layer is 5” x 3 3/4”. We use this size layer a lot, but not usually as the first layer. The top layer is 4 1/2” x 3 1/4”. This serves as the focal panel. I stamped repeated images on the focal panel to create a background, but this layer could also be embossed with an embossing folder to add interest. Patterned paper could also be used for this layer. I completed the card front by adding a die cut focal image and greeting. The inside panel measures 4 1/2” x 3 1/4” to complement the layering on the card front. Let’s take a look at the sample cards: 

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WHAT YOU NEED

* Cardstock - card base - A-2 size; cut cardstock at 8 1/w” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” or 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”; cardstock for layers - one at 5” x 3 3/4” and one at 4 1/2” x 3 1/4”; cardstock for inside panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 4 1/2” x 3 1/4”; cardstock for focal image and greeting.

*Stamps, ink, adhesives, embellishments, and other items needed to complete your card.

WHAT TO DO

* Cut and score card base, cut layers, and inside panel. 

* Prepare focal panel - stamp pattern on it (optional), stamp and color focal image and punch, die cut or fussy cut it. Stamp and prepare greeting, stamp inside panel.

* Assemble card. Place focal image on left side near the bottom. Place greeting on card along top. 

* Add embellishments.

CARD LAYOUT # 2618

FLIPPIN’ AWESOME

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MERMAZING

(Stamp and die - Trinity Stamps; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

VIDEO CARD

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CARD LAYER MEASUREMENTS 

I made this “layering tool” using cardstock and a binder clip. I started by cutting a piece of cardstock at 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” - the measurements for the front of an A-2 sized card. For the next layer I subtracted 1/4” from the length and 1/4” from width, and did the same for each consecutive size. I wrote the measurements on each piece. I wrote the measurements in landscape orientation, because there was more space to write. Of course the layer measurements are the same for either landscape or portrait cards.   I lined the pieces up along the lower left edge and clipped them together with a binder clip. The clip not only holds the layers together, it also allows the tool to sit up, making it easy to store on a desk or a shelf.  Below you will find the measurements for each layering piece.

piece. 

LAYERS FOR A-2 CARDS

TODAY’S CARDS

Isn’t it amazing what a small change in layer size can do for your cards? I challenge you to shake up the layers you use on your cards.  It is an easy way to add a little variety and step out of a card making rut. Why not give it a try? That’s all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

THE CENTER OF ATTENTION - CARDS WITH CENTERED FOCAL IMAGES

Hi Stampers!

Today’s cards are all about putting the focal image front and center. The layout is similar to last week’s, but the middle panel has been replaced with stacked images. The creative part of this card is selecting images to stack! The card goes together quickly, so it is perfect when you need a card in a hurry, or just want a quick crafting fix! Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

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WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - A2 size- cut cardstock 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”.

* Mat Layer - cardstock or patterned paper cut at 5 1/4” x 4”.

* Inside panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”.

* Cardstock - for images and greeting. Use 3-5 images or more based on size.

* Inks, markers, stamps, dies, punches, embellishments, adhesives, etc to finish cards.

WHAT TO DO

* Stamp, color, and cut out images.

* Stamp and prepare greeting.

* Stamp inside panel and adhere to inside 

* Adhere mat to card front.

* Arrange images in a vertical line down the center of the front of the card.

* Add greeting.

CARD LAYOUT #2617

TODAY’S CARDS

Woodland Birthday

(Ink, cardstock, embellishments -Stampin’ Up!; All other supplies - Catherine Pooler)

BIRTHDAY SCOOPS

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

CHECKS & DAISIES

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THREE GOATS BIRTHDAY

(Enamel dots - Altenew; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

NOTABLE BUTTERFLIES

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VIDEO CARD

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TODAY’S CARDS

Quick and easy, but full of interest this card design is perfect for any occasion. Look through your stamps. I am certain you will find images to stack and create cards that will be the center of attention!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim