Creating Cards Using Card Maps/Layouts

In the past, I have created cards using card maps/layouts by starting with the card base. I still struggled finding the perfect image to use on a specific card layout.  This time I stamped the image and then looked through my card map/layout pins on Pinterest (HERE)  and created the card from the top layer down.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Early Espresso cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for circle and sentiment mats
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8 x 5 1/4"
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures 4" x 1 3/4"
• Scrap for stamped image circle and sentiment
• Moroccan Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" 1 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Lovely as a Tree stamp set
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Early Espresso ink
• Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"
• Circle and stitched circle dies (non SU)
• Alcohol marker
• Dimensionals
  
  

Using Card Maps Series I

Using Card Maps are easier than you think.  I found this one online:

I have a envelope filled with blank cardstock in an array of sizes.  I used inexpensive cardstock and each piece of paper has the measurement written on them. 

I begin with a blank canvas - THE CARD BASE.  I pull out different sizes to see which fits best for the design.

The one I choose happened to be a proportional size, in other words the margins are 3/8" on all sides.

 

 

This is how I ended up with the finished card.

 



 

Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Strip measures 4 1/4" x 1"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Taken with Teal cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Cut out butterfly inside this piece
• Strip measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"
• Fabulous Glossy Vintage Designer Paper (non SU)
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Wetlands stamp set
• Stazon Jet Black ink
• Basic Pearl Jewel

BUT - Just because the card map shows a butterfly, doesn't mean you have to use a butterfly!