Hi Stampers!
Today we’ll add some variety to our card making by using backgrounds with diagonal cuts. Using diagonally cut backgrounds is easy to do, and there are so many ways to incorporate diagonal cuts in backgrounds pieces. Let’s look at today’s sample cards:
WHAT’S YOUR ANGLE?
CREATING CARDS WITH DIAGONAL CUTS
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SUPER EASY CORNER TO CORNER DIAGONAL CUTS BACKGROUND
This corner to corner diagonal background is super easy to create. For my cards I used a piece of two-side patterned paper (DSP) cut at 3 3/4” x 5”. I placed the DSP in the paper trimmer diagonally with the opposite corners lined up in the cutting groove. I cut the DSP and ended up with two triangle shaped pieces of paper.
OPTIONS FOR CREATING THE BACKGROUND
1. Adhere both pieces of DSP directly to the card base, lining up the cut edges to form a 3 3/4” x 5” panel centered on the card front. The paper is double-sided, so flip one piece over to show off both designs and the diagonal aspect of the card.
2. Adhere the two pieces to a 3 3/4” x 5” piece of cardstock for easy alignment, then adhere to the card front.
3. Adhere one triangle to a coordinating piece of DSP cut at 3 3/4” x 5”. This allows for easy line up and gives you more color / pattern choices for your card.
SUPPLIES FOR ALL CORNER TO CORNER SAMPLES CARDS
* Card base A-2 (5 1/2” x 8 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” along the 8 1/2” side or 4 1/4” x 11” scored and folded at 5 1/2” along the 11” side.
* DSP - 3 3/4” x 5” (1 or 2 pieces depending on the option chosen)
* Basic White cardstock cut at 3 3/4” x 5” for inside panel
* Cardstock for sentiment / sentiment mat
* Ink that coordinates with color scheme
* Ribbon, gems, etc to embellish card
* Adhesive, dimensionals
PRODUCTS USED FOR EACH CARD
BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY CARD
* Card base - Night of Navy
* DSP - Country Gingham and Regency Park
* Sentiment - Framed Florets stamp set, Night of Navy and Basic White cardstock, Layering Circles Dies
* Ink - Night of Navy
* Embellishments - Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (about 12”); Rhinestone Basic Jewells (5)
THANKS CARD
* Card base - Balmy Blue
* DSP - Country Gingham and Regency Park
* Sentiment - Biggest Wish stamp set, Basic White and Balmy Blue cardstock, Stitched Rectangles Dies
* Ink - Night of Navy
* Embellishments - Elegant Faceted Gems (7) Petal Pink
BIRTHDAY WISHES CARD
* Cardase - Night of Navy
* Mat - Basic White cardstock cut at 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
* DSP - Regency Park and 6” x 6” DSP Subtles Collection
* Sentiment - Garden Birdhouses stamp set, Night of Navy and Basic White cardstock, Deckled Rectangles Dies
* Ink - Night of Navy
* Embellishments - Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon 2 pieces each about 3” long, Enamel Dots Essentials (3) Night of Navy
SENDING BRIGHT WISHES CARD
* Card base - Basic White
* DSP - Regency Park and 6” x 6” DSP Subtles Collection
* Sentiment - Eclectic Garden stamp set, Basic White DSP
* Ink - Night of Navy
* Embellishment - Enamel Dot Essentials (3) Night of Navy
EASY DIAGONAL CUT BACKGROUND
This angle cut is easy to create. The same options for the Corner to Corner card apply to this design as well. For my card I used three pieces of DSP cut at 3 3/4” x 5”. One I cut into two pieces at an angle and adhered each to one of the remaining pieces of DSP. (See option 3 above.) To create this angle start with making a mark in pencil on the upper left hand 3 3/4” side of the DSP at 1 1/4”. Now make a mark on the lower right hand 3 3/4” side at 1 1/4”. Line up both marks in the cutting groove of the trimmer and cut. This creates two pieces. Adhere one piece to each of the other two pieces of DSP to form background panels. (Option 3 above)
MEASUREMENT ILLUSTRATION
LINE UP MARKS IN TRIMMER
SUPPLIES FOR BOTH CARDS
* Card bases - Calypso Coral A-2 size
* Inside Panel -Basic White 3 3/4” x 5”
* DSP - Dandy Designs (Sale-A- Bration)
* Sentiment - Basic White and Calypso Coral cardstock
* Adhesives and dimensionals
PRODUCTS USED FOR EACH CARD
BIRTHDAY BIRD CARD
* Focal image- Eclectic Garden stamp set
* Sentiment - Waves of Inspiration stamp set, Stylish Shapes Dies (banners) Note - stamp greeting with Calypso Coral ink. Die cut with banner die. Die cut another banner from Calpso Coral cardstock. Cut this banner in half longways and adhere to back of sentiment banner to create a border.
* Ink - Calypso Coral; Stampin’ Blends - Calypso Coral (light and dark), Crumb Cake (light and dark), Granny Apple Green (light and dark), Gray Granite (light and dark), Daffodil Delight (dark), Pool Party (light)
* Embellishment - Pearls Basic Jewels colored with Calypso Coral (dark)Stampin’ Blend
BIRTHDAY CAT CARD
* Focal image - Best Day stamp set die cut with Layering Circles Dies
* Ink - Calypso Coral - Note - use confetti stamp and ink to add images to top piece of background; Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight (light and dark), Calypso Coral (light and dark), Pumpkin Pie (light and dark)
* Embellishments - Ribbon, about 6 1/2”; Rhinestones Basic Jewels (3) add color with Calypso Coral (dark) Stampin’ Blend.
DIAGONAL STRIPS BACKGROUND
This card background is super simple to create, uses scraps, and adds lots of color to your cards. Simply cut 3/4” wide x 6”+ long strips of DSP and adhere them to a 3 3/4” x 5” piece of cardstock, then trim the excess DSP. If you prefer your strips can be 1/4” or 1/2” wide, or any other width you like. To make the process of adding the strips go faster cover the cardstock with an adhesive sheet, pull off the backing and adhere the strips, and trim. After I put the strips in place I used an embossing folder (Metal Plate) to add a bit of texture.
Place the strips diagonally across the piece of cardstock. Continue until the cardstock is covered. Turn the piece to the backside and trim along the edge of the cardstock.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Cardbase - Parakeet Party A-2 size
* Other cardstock - Basic White - two pieces cut at 3 3/4” x 5” one for inside the card and one to adhere the strips on; Parakeet Party and Basic White cardstock for sentiment
* DSP - Butterfly Kisses
* Sentiment - Pansy Patch stamp set; Stylish Shapes Dies
* Embellishments - Enamel Dots Essentials (5) White
* Embossing Folder - Metal Plate
FLOATING DIAGONAL STRIPS BACKGROUND
This card is a variation of the previous card with one exception - leave a small gap between the strips to create an illusion of a “floating” background piece. Adhere the cardstock strips to a 3 3/4” x 5” piece of Window Sheet. Use Stampin’ Seal or other snail-type adhesive to adhere the strips.
Place the strips of DSP on the window sheet leaving a gap between the strips.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Card base - Soft Seafoam - A-2 size
* DSP - Dainty Flowers (Sale-A-Bration)
* Focal image & Greeting - Hand-penned Petals stamp set and coordinating dies
* Ink - Gorgeous Grape; Stampin’ Blends - Fresh Freesia (light and dark),Polished Pink (light and dark), Daffodil Delight ( light and dark), Soft Seafoam (light and dark)
* Dies - Stylish Shapes Dies
* Embellishments - Rhinestones Basic Jewels (5)
DOUBLE DIAGONAL CUT BACKGROUND CARD
This version of a diagonal background requires a little bit more measuring, but it not difficult, and well worth the effort. After I adhered the diagonally cut DSP to Basic White cardstock I used an embossing folder (Cane Weave) to add some texture and interest to the card.
I started with a piece of 5 1/4” x 4” piece of DSP. I measured 1 1/2” over from the lower left corner and marked that point. Now measure from the lower left corner of the DSP up to 1 3/4” and mark this point. Now measure from the top left corner 2” and mark the point. Place the DSP in the paper trimmer and line up the 1 1/2” point with the top right corner in the cutting groove and cut. Lastly line up the other two marked point in the cutting grove and cut. Adhere this piece to a 5 1/4” x 4” piece of cardstock.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Card base - Basic White A-2 size
* Background cardstock - Basic White 5 1/4”. X 4”
* DSP - Dandy Designs (Sale-A-Bration) 5 1/4” x 4”
* Sentiment - Alphabet A La Mode Dies and Calypso Coral cardstock about 3” x 6” backed with adhesive sheet trimmed to size
* Embossing Folder - Cane Weave
* Embellishments - Pearls Basic Jewels (7) colored with Daffodil Delight (dark)
There are many more ways to create cards with diagonal cuts. I hope my cards will inspire you to use diagonal cut backgrounds on your cards!
Thank you so much for checking in. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
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