This eye catching angled patterned paper card is easy to make!
I’m here with another super easy but super effective card. This angled patterned paper card features some pretty standard dimensions but the end result is not standard at all!
In North America, the “typical” card size cardmakers create is 4.25″ x 5.5″ – or half a sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock folded in half. Easy math for cardmakers – make layers 0.25″ larger/smaller based on your cardfront size if you want it covered. So if you wanted full coverage of the cardfront with your Designer Series Paper (“DSP”) and cardstock backing, your sizes are 4″ x 5.25″ for the cardstock backing, and 3.75″ x 5″ for the Designer Series Paper.
For this angled patterned paper card, I adhered the Designer Series Paper onto the cardstock backing, leaving an even border around the edges. (or as even as I could manage at this particular time!). I folded the 8.5″ x 5.5″ cardstock in half to create the cardbase, then positioned the DSP layer at an angle I liked, making sure the top corner of the card was covered, and stuck it in place. I flipped the card over and then trimmed off the excess DSP/cardstock layer so it was even with the cardfront. That’s it!
One note (aka “learn from my mistakes”) – you may want to shift your DSP layer so that it’s just the DSP layer showing at the top corner. My sample has a bit of the layering cardstock showing. Not the end of the world, but something to think about. (and now you’ve all scrolled back up to look at the picture, haven’t you….)
I used the retiring and no longer available Expressions in Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper. When Stampin’ Up! labels a DSP as “specialty” it’s because there’s usually some extra feature to the designs – in this case, it was metallic foiled elements (the dots are all gold foil). I used Pale Papaya Cardstock for the backing layer since it’s one of the colours used in the pattern. It’s also a retiring In Colour, so it will be gone as of the end of day Monday!
I love that with the patterned paper taking centre stage, you can just add a sentiment and the card is done! I used Pale Papaya ink and the Art Gallery stamp set sentiment to give a clean and simple finish to the card.
Don’t forget that Monday 2 May is the last day for sales from the current 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue. Starting Tuesday, you’ll be able to shop from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue! Be sure to check YamStamps.com for links to the online version of the catalogue. Hard copy catalogues are en route to those who have shopped with me in the past year or waiting for pick up at my Rubber Garage Sale on Saturday 7 May! RSVP for directions and parking instructions if you’re able to come by the sale on Saturday from 9-11 in Burlington ON! Cash sales preferred, but etransfer/debit/credit card purchases also available. Hope to see you soon!
