USE UP SCRAPS WITH A QUICK AND EASY CARD LAYOUT!

Hi Stampers! 

Today I have a quick and easy layout to share. This layout comes with lots of options, and you know I like options! Basically, the layout is three rectangles! This layout uses scraps of patterned paper, or use cardstock scraps. (Pop those scraps in an embossing folder to create added interest.) The layout looks great in landscape or portrait orientation. It can be put directly onto the card base, or it can be placed on a mat. Let’s take the look at the sample cards!

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USE SCRAPS WITH THIS QUICK AND EASY CARD LAYOUT

THREE RECTANGLES CARD LAYOUT

This is the basic layout. It is very versatile! Rearrange the rectangles for different looks for both portrait and landscape orientations. 

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - A-2 size cut cardstock at 11” x 4 1/4” score and fold at 5 1/2” or 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” on the 8 1/2” side

* Patterned Paper (or cardstock) - cut 1 at 1 1/2” x 5 1/8”, cut 1 at 2 1/4” x 1 3/4”, and cut 1 at  2 1/4” x 3 1/4”

* Inside Panel - 5 1/4” x 4 “ or 5” x 3 3/4”

* Other Cardstock - for greeting, greeting mat, etc.

* Stamps, Ink, Dies, Punches, Embellishments, Adhesive, etc.

NAUTICAL BIRTHDAY WISHES

Here is my card, made using the basic layout. I added a greeting with mat, plus a few enamel dots, and called it good.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock -  Night of Navy,  Basic White

* Patterned Paper - scraps (retired)

* Stamps - Simply Said

* Ink - Night of Navy

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

OCEAN CRITTERS BIRTHDAY

This is a landscape version of the card. I reversed the positions of the two smaller rectangles.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Pool Party cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic White

* Patterned Paper - scraps (retired)

* Stamps - Simply Said

* Ink - Calypso Coral

* Embellishments - Translucent Aquas (Hero Hues by Hero Arts)

SANTA’S HOLIDAY CHEER

Here is another version of the layout. 

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Real Red cardstock

* Other cardstock - Pool Party, Basic White (inside) 

* Patterned Paper - scraps (retired)

* Stamps - Holiday Cheer & die (Waffle Flower). Star Snowflakes Sentiments (Waffle Flower)

* Embellishments - Glitter Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

STEPPING IT UP

ADD A MAT

* Use coordinating or contrasting cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” adhere to card base, then arrange rectangles so there is an even border, and adhere.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic Black cardstock

* Mat - Basic White cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic Black and Basic White (greeting)

* Patterned Paper - Scraps (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Stamps - Heartfelt Hello (retired)

* Dies - Nested Essentials

ADD INDIVIDUAL MATS

* Cut three pieces of cardstock using the measurements for the three rectangles (5 1/8” x 1 1/2”; 2 1/4” x 1 3/4”; and 3 1/4” x 2 1/4”

* Cut the patterned paper pieces at 5” x 1 3/8”; 2 1/8” x 1 5/8”; and 3 1/8” x 2 1/8”.

* Adhere the patterned paper to the corresponding mat, then arrange and adhere to card base.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Crushed Curry cardstock

* Mats - Basic White cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Crushed Curry, Basic White (greeting)

* Patterned Papers - Scraps (retired)

* Stamps - Simply Said

* Ink - Pretty Peacock

* Dies - Stylish Shapes, Starburst Framelits (retired)

VIDEO CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Bermuda Bay cardstock (retired)

* Other Cardstock - Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Scraps (retired)

* Stamps - Heartfelt Hello (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

THREE RECTANGLES CARD LAYOUT

Why not grab your scraps and give this layout a try? It’s quick and easy, uses up scraps, has lots of options, and best of all the cards look great!  

That’s it for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE

Most of my supplies are from Stampin’ Up! Retired products are noted as such. Supplies from other companies are also noted as such. Supply sources are listed as a reference only. I am not affiliated, nor do I receive compensation from any company, manufacturer, or other entity.