For years I’ve admired the Triple Time Card Making Technique where you layer three pieces of card stock, stamp an image across them, and then layer a solid color card stock mat in between the stamped layers to make a card. I think I even tried it once but it just seems like too much work! I’m a lazy card maker, so I thought…
Why not try the Triple Time Card Making Technique with Patterned Paper and the Stitched Rectangle Dies?
So I did, and I love the results! Plus it was super easy.
Mango Melody card stock measurements for Rainbow Card:
1-3/4″ x 3-1/8″
2-15/16″ x 4-5/16″
5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ for the card base
I’ve included the dimensions for my card stock layers, but here’s a tip: I just eyeballed it when I cut them!
Scroll down to watch the video and you’ll see how easy this triple time technique can be when you use any patterned paper and the Stitched Rectangle Dies.
The hardest part is choosing whether you want your card to be vertical like the card above, or horizontal like the card below!
Supplies for Rainbow Card:
These cards are quick and easy to put together with just a few tips.
Evening Evergreen card stock measurements for Tulip Card:
1-9/16″ x 2-15/16″
2-3/4″ x 4-1/8″
5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ for the card base
For this tulip card, I made my card stock mats just a wee bit smaller and it really gives the card a different look.
I usually make my card stock mats 1/8″ or 1/4″ larger than the piece I’m putting on them.
Again, you can measure things out or just eyeball it as you are cutting.
Supplies for Tulip Card:
Watch this video to see step-by-step how to make a card using the Triple Time Technique:
In the video, I mentioned that I store my rectangle dies on Magnet Cards. I have mine on a 6″x7″ card.
Remember, start with the largest rectangle die, skip 2, take a die, skip 2, take a die.
Grab a set of Stitched Rectangle Dies and give this technique a try.
Happy Stamping!
Jessica
p.s. Don’t forget to check out more card making techniques with patterned papers here: www.inkitupwithjessica.com/category/cards/cards-made-with-pretty-papers/
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Hi Jessica, Loved the tutorial . You mentioned magnetic boards for storing your rectangle dies. I couldn’t find where you posted the link for those. Thanks
Oops, sorry about that. I put the link in the description of the YouTube video but forgot to put it here. Thanks for the reminder! I have my rectangle dies on a 6″x7″ Magnet Card from Stamp-n-Storage: https://www.stampnstorage.com/die-magnet-cards/#a_aid=inkitup
Thanks Jessica
You’re welcome!
I like making Triple Time cards. Can’t wait to try it with DSP! Thanks for the great idea and the video tutorial.
You’re welcome! It’s SO easy with DSP!!
Yay! These are beautiful. I am thankful for your GREAT instructions. The video was perfect.
Thank you so much Ceresa, I’m so glad you liked it and appreciate your kind words.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! It’s so simple but I sure couldn’t figure it out on my own. I actually bought a card at a craft show so I could copy the pattern. Guess I’m a “show me” kind of woman.
You’re welcome Joanne, so happy I could help you figure it out.
You make it look really easy watching your videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much Susan, I hope you find it just as easy to follow my instructions when you are trying them out!
Very nice. Slightly different technique – I have sometimes cut frames & just glued them on the printed paper which I left in one piece. It gives a nice effect too, looks like you framed the paper because it is on top of the printed paper. You also cut a frame for the outer edge. You don’t need to cut mats & glue to that. The card is lighter for mailing.
Thanks for the tips Linda! I do like a card that is lighter for mailing.