Have you ever had a piece of double-sided pretty paper that you loved both sides so much that you just couldn’t decide which side to use?
Sometimes it’s PAINFUL to put tape on one side of a pretty paper only to hide it between your card layers.
Using double-sided paper on a card CAN be done in a way that shows off both sides.
Watch this quick video to see how easy it is…
PAPER SIZES:
Double-sided paper: 4″ x 5-1/4″ (leaves a border) OR 4″ x 5-1/2″ (for a full card front)
Make a regular card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and then cut 3-1/4″ off the front so there’s just one inch left.
Be sure to watch the video above for tips on assembling your card.
Now go grab a piece of your double-sided paper that you love both sides of and make a card!
Happy Stamping!
Jessica
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Very nice idea! I think I will be using that frequently! Thanks for sharing.
You are so creative and inspiring, Jessica!
Love this! Kylie Bertucci, an Australian demo, has introduced a #loveitchopit promotion to encourage people to use, not hoard, their DSP. This card making idea would be perfect for her concept.
Love how you’ve made this. I’m always wanting new ideas so thank you very much for sharing
Made multiple Birthday cards using your ideas. Getting my yearly group birthday cards completed (220 of them)
So glad to hear my ideas helped you make some cards Beverly. 220 cards is fantastic!!
Perfect! I’ve added you to my YouTube favorites.
Thanks so much Linda!
Loved the idea, because I love double sided papers.
Thanks Fay. I love double-sided papers too!
Great idea ! I have made cards for years and never thought of this . I love my DSPs and have a hard time deciding which side to use .
Thank you ….plus I love the embossing tip for the flap !!
what weight is your patterned paper
So glad I found you tonight. I’m going to try this tomorrow!
Wow! Thanks Jessica for sharing your ideas. I’m going to pull out my two-sided paper and start creating!
WOW!! What a fantastic idea. Thank you so much for sharing.
I have my Magnolia paper out right now making two other cards so I’m going to give your idea a try. Thank you for sharing!
Happy to have found this site!
Do you have any “how to” for card lettering? I like to add my own messages to the cards I make but struggle with lettering.
Thanks
Hi Charlotte, I have the worst handwriting ever but you might want to check out my friend Christie’s website for card lettering tips and ideas: http://craftwithchristie.com/ Thanks for asking!
Thank you for this great video. I was looking for a different fold for my cards. Great idea,get to see both sides of the designer paper. Cathy K
You’re welcome! I hope you use this idea a lot to show off your papers that have two pretty sides!
Excellent idea and beautifully presented! Thank you!
This is a fabulous idea! I do have to say you have best voice and way of instructing. You are concise, clear and so easy to follow. That is so nice to have when trying to lean a new way or technique from a person. I just stumbled across your video today and I am so glad I did, I will certainly be checking out any of your videos. Have a great day…. Elaine from New Brunswick, Canada.
Thank you so much Elaine. I appreciate your kind message.
What an excellent idea! I hate wasting the beautiful design on the back of the double-sided paper. This was not only an excellent idea, but the video was very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you!
Thank you, I hope you make a bunch of cards like these to show off your pretty papers!
I love this idea. It usually takes me a while to figure out what I want to do but you have solved my dilemma about double-sided paper. Thank you, Jessica…Phyllis from Ontario, Canada
So glad I could help you solve your dilemma Phyllis!
Thank you so much for all your help. Now I can make even more cards. You’re so very helpful.
You’re welcome! I’m glad this will help you make more cards.
Love this idea so happy you came up with it and shared it. Thanks a lot. I usually do not use my double sided for that reason. Now I can thanks again.
So glad you like this idea!
Showing off both sides of the paper . . . love it! Brilliant idea Jessica!