How to Show Off BOTH Sides of Your Pretty Paper on a Handmade Card

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! And If you liked this idea, you’ll also want to check out this post…

How to Make a Card Base with Patterned Paper

Happy Stamping!

Jessica

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32 Comments

JOYCE BOENDER on October 8, 2019 at 6:52 am

Very nice idea! I think I will be using that frequently! Thanks for sharing.
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- Lisa Jones on March 28, 2020 at 10:26 pm
  
  You are so creative and inspiring, Jessica!
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Trish on October 8, 2019 at 9:00 am

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.
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- Pauline Bennett on April 23, 2020 at 3:03 pm
  
  Love how you’ve made this. I’m always wanting new ideas so thank you very much for sharing
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Beverly on January 21, 2020 at 10:06 pm

Made multiple Birthday cards using your ideas. Getting my yearly group birthday cards completed (220 of them)
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- Jessica Taylor on January 23, 2020 at 7:36 pm
  
  So glad to hear my ideas helped you make some cards Beverly. 220 cards is fantastic!!
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Linda J on February 16, 2020 at 9:11 am

Perfect! I’ve added you to my YouTube favorites.
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- Jessica Taylor on February 17, 2020 at 11:57 am
  
  Thanks so much Linda!
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  - Fay on February 22, 2021 at 4:04 pm
    
    Loved the idea, because I love double sided papers.
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    - Jessica Taylor on February 23, 2021 at 1:58 pm
      
      Thanks Fay. I love double-sided papers too!
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Sonny Peterson on March 9, 2020 at 9:15 am

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 !!
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Josephine McFarlane on March 27, 2020 at 4:48 am

what weight is your patterned paper
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Karen Finkle on March 27, 2020 at 8:19 pm

So glad I found you tonight. I’m going to try this tomorrow!
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Randy C. on March 30, 2020 at 4:59 pm

Wow! Thanks Jessica for sharing your ideas. I’m going to pull out my two-sided paper and start creating!
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Sue Hopkins on April 5, 2020 at 6:14 pm

WOW!! What a fantastic idea. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Vicki B on April 20, 2020 at 12:04 pm

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!
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Charlotte on May 15, 2020 at 11:44 am

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
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- Jessica Taylor on May 27, 2020 at 3:53 pm
  
  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!
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Cathy Kirchner on January 1, 2021 at 9:06 pm

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
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- Jessica Taylor on January 5, 2021 at 10:57 am
  
  You’re welcome! I hope you use this idea a lot to show off your papers that have two pretty sides!
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pennote on March 4, 2021 at 6:27 pm

Excellent idea and beautifully presented! Thank you!
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Elaine on April 23, 2021 at 5:42 am

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.
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- Jessica Taylor on April 23, 2021 at 9:08 am
  
  Thank you so much Elaine. I appreciate your kind message.
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Bobi on April 27, 2021 at 7:26 pm

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!
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- Jessica Taylor on April 30, 2021 at 7:12 am
  
  Thank you, I hope you make a bunch of cards like these to show off your pretty papers!
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Phyllis Roberts on May 7, 2021 at 7:42 pm

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
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- Jessica Taylor on May 11, 2021 at 1:50 pm
  
  So glad I could help you solve your dilemma Phyllis!
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Paulette on June 3, 2021 at 9:19 am

Thank you so much for all your help. Now I can make even more cards. You’re so very helpful.
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- Jessica Taylor on June 4, 2021 at 11:10 am
  
  You’re welcome! I’m glad this will help you make more cards.
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Romaine Stout on June 3, 2021 at 11:50 am

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.
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- Jessica Taylor on June 4, 2021 at 11:11 am
  
  So glad you like this idea!
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Kylie Bertucci on November 1, 2021 at 3:15 pm

Showing off both sides of the paper . . . love it! Brilliant idea Jessica!
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