Using Card Maps Tip #3

When I challenge myself to make fun fold cards, I also use scrap cardstock and pattern paper.  I design the layout and cut my cardstock.  If I like a style, I write down the card measurements and keep them together for future use.  Look at the messy way I keep this tip.

Using Card Maps Tip #2

It can be challenging to come up with new card styles. The best way I find is to take Card Maps, also known as Card Layouts and without hesitation…..and simple cut your BEAUTIFUL Designer Series Paper.  GASP!

When I first began using card maps I had to make different sized layers with paper.  I began keeping those layers and this has made card making so much easier.  Here is a picture of my MESSY card 

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Using Card Maps Tip #1

I made proportional card layers that fit on A2 card bases. I started with the typical card layer that is 1/8” smaller than the 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” card base.

I made the following proportional card layers in a sturdy cardstock

• 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”
• 4” x 5 1/4”
• 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• 3 3/4” x 5”
• 3 5/8” x 4 7/8”
• 3 1/2” x 4 3/4”
• 3 3/8” x 4 5/8”
• 3 1/4” x 4 1/2”
• 3 1/8” x 4 3/8”