Using your 6" x 6" Designer Paper

Published: Tue, 01/17/23

I often hear that you either don't want to cut your designer paper or you don't know how to use it. Hopefully this post will help you out with both instances.

I saw the following cutting layout online from Mary Knabe, a demonstrator from Ohio. (I think it's important to give credit where credit is due, so thank you Mary for posting this great cutting layout). Her examples used the Fancy Flora Designer Paper (which is striking), so I decided to use different papers for you to see.

I will admit, 6" x 6" sized paper is not my favorite size paper because I felt I was often wasting left over pieces I cut from the pack. This cutting layout is changing my opinion!

I listed the products I used (I tried to keep them to a minimum) with my card examples in case you want to add them to your wish lists.

Keep in mind, Sale-a-bration is going on and you can earn FREE products (you'll see two of the stamp set options with my examples) with each increment of $50 you spend. Sale-a-bration runs through the end of February.

If you don't have 6" x 6" paper, you can always cut your 12" x 12" down to size.

Have fun using this template and making your cards. I would love to see what you create, be sure to post on my social media channels.

Christine

Sale-a-bration's Sending Support stamp set

free with a $50 order

Stampin' Up!'s description of the Sending Support set: When you want to say something but can't find the right words, let the Sending Support Stamp Set help you out. The sentiments in this set put into words what you feel in your heart. When you need to send your love and support, stamp the sentiment you want for the outside of your card, then stamp a sentiment for the inside of the card to finish it. The fonts are pretty enough to stand on their own, but if you want to dress up your card even more, add an image from another stamp set and decorate with your favorite jewels, ribbon, or other embellishments. We have the words to help you let someone know you care.

I stamped on the reverse side of the mussel paper, the little "left over" piece.

I used Night of Navy as my card base. Other card stock colors: Pool Party and Basic Grey.

Designer Series Paper - By the Bay, 160434, $15

Night of Navy 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, $9, 160581

Iridescent Pearl Jewels, $7.50, 158987

Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, $9, 154309

Stitched Rectangle Dies, $35, 151820

Sale-a-bration's Thanks a Bunch stamp set, free with a $50 order

I only used the words from this stamp set with my card. I wanted you to see that your cards don't have to be carrot centered with this set.

Stampin' Up!'s description of the set: You'll "carrot" a lot about all the things you can do with the Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set. This Two-Step Stampin' set makes it easy to build a vegetable garden scene. With more than half a dozen greetings to choose from, you can create friendship- and spring-themed cards for a variety of occasions. Harvest these playful images and greetings for yourself!