Yesterday I showed you how I made four cards from one sheet of Designer Series Paper. You can see those cards here.
As I noted then, I saw a technique on a blog by fellow demonstrator Sharon Armstrong, and decided to give it a try.
Start with a sheet of Basic White cardstock, 8-1/2" x 11", and one sheet of patterned paper, 6" x 6" (I used the Full of Life DSP):
Adhere the patterned paper to the white, using plenty of adhesive (I used Liquid Glue). The paper doesn't have to be straight - you get more interesting designs if it's a bit wonky, like mine.
Wait until your adhesive is dry, then cut your paper in to 4 pieces, measuring 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" each (cut the white paper in half in both directions).
Now you get to play with the pieces a little to see in which direction you will use them to make your cards:
Choose coordinating cardstock colors for a layer and a card base:
Cut your card base to the standard 4-1/4" x 11 OR 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and score in the middle; cut your colored layer to 4" x 5-1/4". Then cut your white-with-DSP layer to 3-3/4" x 5".
Choose your greeting and stamp or add your die-cuts:
Add a little bling, and your cards are done! Easy! Quick! And fun!
Give it a try! I know you have 6" x 6" DSP lying around (don't we all?)...this is a great way to use it!
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