Leftover Papers have met their match! Cards so simple you’ll 🤦🏻‍♀️

Published 2023-04-29
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Maymay shows you 10, YES 10! super easy to make cards that will use up those pattern that you may not like or use those large scraps!

These cards are so simple you will facepalm!!!! 

So gather up those supplies and let's create! 

~~Measurements~~ 

Card 1:

Base is 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Front mat: 3" x 5 1/4"

Side mat: 1 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Sentiment mat: 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Card 2: 

Base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score on the 8 1/2" sode at 4 1/4" to have an A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Front mat(floral): 3 3/4" x 5"  on this piece you will find the center and then measure down 1 1/2" , and then on both sides measure down 1"  ( see the video)

(2) White mats that are 4" x 5 1/4" , one for the front and one for the inside

Card 3

Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

(2) mats that 4" x 5 1/4" one for the front and one for the inside

Floral piece is 3 3/4" x 4 1/4"

Check piece is 3" x 4"

Card 4 

Base: A2 take cardstock that is 4 1/4" x 11" and score on the 11" side at 5 1/2" , this will make a top fold card base

(2) mats 4" x 5 1/4" one for the front and one for the inside

(4) strips  3/4" and long enough to extend over the edge of the mat

Take the front mat and measure in 2" and  1 1/8" to find the point ( see the video) and then come up the side at 3 1/8"

Card 5 

Base: 11" x 5 1/2" score on the 11" side score at 1 1/4" ~~ 3  3/8" ~~ 7  5/8"  and 9 3/4"

Inside mat 4" x 5 1/4"

(2) of each mats for the large side front sections  1 3/4" x 5 1/4" and 1 1/2" x 5"

(2) of each mats for the small front sections 1" x 5 1/4" and 3/4" x 5"

Belly band 1" x 11"

Card 6

Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Floral piece  3 3/4" x 5"

red piece  4" x 5 1/4"

Card 7 

Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Mat 4" x 5 1/4"

Strips 1" wide

Card 8 

Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Focal piece is 4" x 4" cut a part that we cut into 1" strips

Mat 4" x 5 1/4"

Card 9 

Base: A2 that measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Mat 4" x 5 1/4"

A piece of cardstock that will hang over the edges of the card mat to create your angle( see the video)

Card 10

Base: A2 that measures  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Mat  4" x 5 1/4"

Strips 1 1/4" and long enough of the mat

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All Comments (21)
  • You had me at “You don’t have to measure.” Thank you! This is saved, and I’ll be making them and singing your praises.
  • @GramTRN
    Thanks for helping me avoid the "paralysis of perfection".
  • @ArleneAdkinsZell
    Yes! No measure and no matchy-matchy...you're singing my favorite song!
  • @Mrs.P.-J.
    Thanks for always encouraging us to try something that doesn't have to follow "rules". It really helps relieve some anxiety about doing it "right". 😁
  • @cathyreed5208
    Thank you so much, this is all new for me, and I'm loving how you teach
  • I love all of them..n most of all, I love the way you explain everything so clearly, step by step..your an amazing teacher...tfs..
  • Fabulous tutorial, MayMay! This is one I'll be saving so I can return frequently for card making inspiration. I'm a paper junkie and can't stand to throw away even the smallest scrap of designer paper. These are great ways to use them up!
  • @yvonnewey
    Thank you for the cute card ideas👍🌹
  • @MoniqueAO888
    Great ideas to use up leftover paper and some nice card-making-tricks !!!
  • Love these cards. Now I know what todo with my ton of scraps. Time to get busy. Thanks a bunch. Sue C Brannon