... are the cards. :) And slimline cards are fantastic.
I made a video showing the basics if you want to get more details:
The basic dimensions for this card fold are to start with a piece of cardstock that is 8 1/2" x 7" and score the 7" side in half at 3 1/2". I find this size fits best in the Stampin' Up! slimline envelopes which are 8 7/8" x 3 7/8" as it leaves room for layers and dimensionals.
Thanks to Leena Girsa, fellow SU demonstrator for this awesome card design.
If you want to make a money / cheque holder then start with a 8 1/2" x 9" piece of cardstock and score the 9" side at 3 1/2" and 7". fold up the 2" flap and adhere with tear and tape (or strong adhesive) along the 2 sides. This will work to have the fold at the bottom of a landscape orientation card:
or on the side of a portrait orientation one:
The white cardstock layers on the front of the cards are made from the leftover piece of the card base sheet. There is enough left to cut either:
sailboat card navy layer 8 1/4" x 3 1/4" white layer 8 1/8" x 3 1/8"
flower card white layer 8 1/4" x 3 1/4"
In additions to stamping, you can emboss the layer. It doesn't matter that the embossing folders are only 6" long - just use two different ones or emboss the layer with the same one a half at a time.
You can also use designer series paper. The horizon card above shows a design using the 6" x 6" designer paper. Or you can use a 12" x 12" sheet to get full coverage. These layers are both 8 1/4" x 3 1/4".
As mentioned in the video, slimline cards work if you want to make an extra special card, fit on bigger design elements or make a card to hold money, a cheque or a letter. I can see this working for grads, birthdays, weddings, invites....
What are you going to use these cards for? I look forward to seeing your creations.
Happy crafting.
T
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