ONE CARD LAYOUT, DIFFERENT LOOKS

Hi Stampers!

For a month now I’ve shared some card layouts I use to help me hone my skills as a card maker. Using a layouts allows me to focus more on colors, patterns, textures, and more. Today I am switching things up a little bit. The sample cards this week focus a bit more on the layout by using those same elements of  color, pattern, texture, and orientation to alter the layout just a bit. Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

VIDEO

CARD LAYOUT 2605

I like this layout, because it provides a lot of opportunities to change things up. Note, there is no specific spot for a greeting. 

NOTE: If you prefer not to work with eighths of an inch change the measurements for the panels to

2 1/4” x 1 1/2”.

WHAT YOU NEED

* CARDSTOCK - For card base - 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”; for inside panel cut white or light colored cardstock - cut at 5 1/4” x 4”; for panel mats cut three at 2 1/2”x 1 3/4”

* PATTERNED PAPER - For mat - cut a piece at 5 1/4” x 4” ; for panels cut 3 at 2 3/8” x 1 5/8” (for no eighths cut them at 2 1/4” x 1 1/2”)

* OTHER - Stamps, inks, dies, embossing folders, adhesives, Dimensionals, embellishments, and other items needed to finish the card

WHAT TO DO

* Stamp inside panel (if using) and complete other stamping.

* Punch or die cut any images you will be using.

* Adhere panels to mats. Place one mat in the top left corner of the card leaving an even border also the top and side. Adhere the bottom panel to the bottom right of the card leaving the even border on the side and bottom. Use adhesive or dimensionals (foam tape) to adhere the center panel. Center it on the card and over the top and bottom panels. 

* Add any images and or the greeting.

* Add embellishments if using.

LAYOUT #2605 TRIO

FOLLOWING THE LAYOUT

 

For this card I followed the layout. I cut a piece of white cardstock for the middle panel, and stamped the greeting directly on it. The whale image is stamped and punched, then adhered to the panel. 

(Embellishments - Simple Stories; All others - Stampin’ Up!)

STAMPED BACKGROUND

This time I skipped the mat, and stamped the card base. I added the three matted panels, and finished the card with the cake image, a greeting, and some embellishments. 

(Embellishments - Simple Stories; All others - Stampin’ Up!)

LANDSCAPE VERSION WITH VERTICAL PANEL

I turned the card base to landscape orientation, skipped the patterned paper for two panels, and embossed the cardstock mats with an embossing folder. I placed the center panel in a vertical position as opposed to horizontal. 

(Embellishments - Simple Stories;  All other - Stampin’ Up!)

THE LAYOUT WITH STAMPED PANELS

Instead of using patterned paper, I stamped the design onto the panels. 

(All supplies Stampin’ Up!)

THE LAYOUT WITH SPARKLE

For a little extra shine I used some glimmer paper on two of the panels. 

(Rainbow Glimmer Paper - Scrapbook.com; All other - Stampin’ Up!)

THE LAYOUT NO MAT

Another version where I left off the mat and allowed the card base to shine. I used two patterned paper designs to add a bit more interest. 

(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

THE LAYOUT IN LANDSCAPE MINUS PANELS

Another card in landscape. I stamped the background on the focal panel.

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up!)

A PAIR OF OPPOSITES 

BASIC LAYOUT WITH HEARTS & RAINBOWS

(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

VIDEO CARD

(All supplies Stampin’ Up!)

SAME LAYOUT - DIFFERENT VERSIONS

Finding easy ways to change up layouts is a great way to add variety to your cards without starting from scratch. 

Thank you for checking in. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim