Looking for a new way to use your patterned paper?

Use it to make a card base and show off BOTH sides!

Happiness Hues Paper: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”

 

That way your card is pretty on the outside… and the inside!

Basic White: 3-3/4” x 5”
Daffodil Delight: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”

 

Supplies for You are Wonderful Card:

 

In this video, I’m going to show you how to make a card base with your 12×12 patterned papers!

 

Tips for Making A Card Base with Patterned Papers:

• If you’re using a single-sided patterned paper you can use any piece you want, but if you’re using a double-sided designer series paper you’ll want to find two back-to-back patterns that look good together.
• When you cut your patterned paper to 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, think about which direction you want your pattern to go. This is especially important when you have a paper with an obvious up/down pattern.
• Score your paper at 4-1/4” first, or just fold it in half to make your card base.
• Patterned Paper is not quite as sturdy as card stock so to bulk it up, you might want to add a larger piece of card stock as an insert to give the card some sturdiness and so that you have a nice place to write.

 

Pumpkin Paper: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”

Patterned papers come in so many great designs that it’s easy to find one that will work well for a card base.

 

If you’re using a double-sided designer series paper you’ll want to find two back-to-back patterns that look good together.

Basic White: 3-3/4” x 5”
Cajun Craze: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”
Pumpkin Paper: 1-1/2″ x 3-3/4″

Supplies for Pumpkin Thinking of You Card:

 

Ornament Paper: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”

 

When you cut your paper, think about which direction you want your pattern to go.

 

This is especially important when you have a paper with an obvious up/down pattern like these ornaments.

Basic White: 3-3/4” x 5”
Poppy Parade: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”

Supplies for Christmas Card:

 

Happy Forest Friends Paper: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”

 

Some patterns will really make you think about where to put any greetings or main images on the front.

 

This cute paper could be used for a baby card, birthday card, or for many other occasions but when I saw the bear I just thought he was waving “Hey there!”

Basic White: 3-3/4” x 5”
Old Olive: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”

Sometimes you just want to leave lots of space to write a message on the inside.

 

Supplies for Hey There Animal Card:

Go grab a piece of double-sided patterned paper and make a card base with it. And If you liked this idea, you’ll also want to check out this post…

 

 

Happy Stamping!
Jessica

Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite card tutorial board on Pinterest! ⤵