Really Simple Layout #2 & Card Cousins – Papercrafting Playdate 182

This is the second in a new series of card templates that I’ve called, “Really Simple Layouts”? Perfect for some easy summertime stamping, these layouts take you back to the easy basics of simple card design. In addition to showing you a new Really Simple Layout (#2 yay!!), I am going to also teach you how to take the layout and create two related fun folds that I am calling “card cousins” 😂. All the information needed to create on your own is below including the supplies I used for my projects.

Here’s Your Homework 😉

1. Watch the video tutorial for Really Simple Layout #2 to learn how to create with it.
2. Download the 2 PDFs to use as a resource when you are creating on your own.
3. Grab your friends and teach them how to make a handmade card using a REALLY SIMPLE LAYOUT!! I mean it, call them up right now!

RSL (really simple layout) Measurements

• 5-1/2” x  8-1/2” card base
• 2-3/4” x 5-1/4” DSP #1
• 1-1/8” x 5-1/4” DSP #2
• 2- 1/2” x 3-3/4” DSP #3
• 2-3/4” x  4” coordinating cardstock
• 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White for the inside
• Optional: Punched/Die cut greeting

Card Cousin – Short Front Card

By simply trimming off a 1-1/4″ piece of the card front you can create interest and dimension to your card design.

•   5-1/2” x 8-1/2” cardstock base
• 2-3/4” x 5-1/4” DSP #1
• 1-1/8” x 5-1/4” DSP #2
• 2- 1/2” x 3-3/4” DSP #3
• 2-3/4” x 4” coordinating cardstock
• 2-3/4” x 5-1/4” Basic White
• Punched/Die cut greeting

Card Cousin – Flip Flap Z-Fold

Adding a score line to the card front creating a flap where the focal point attaches turns the Really Simple Layout #2 into a fantastic interactive fun fold card.

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” cardstock base
• 2-3/4” x 5-1/4” DSP #1 (optional: cut 2)
• 4” x 5-1/4” DSP #2
• 2-1/2” x 3-3/4” DSP #3
• 2-3/4” x 4” coordinating cardstock
• 2-3/4” x 4” Basic White for inside
• Punched/Die cut greeting

Now it’s your turn to take the basics of the Really Simple Layout #2 and create some cards and their card cousins! I hope you have so much fun with these projects.

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