Simple Shapes Cards & Card Holder – Papercrafting Playdate 183

Handmade cards make great gifts to give for special occasions or “just because.” I have a simple little project for you that creates three coordinating cards that will fit perfectly inside a handmade card holder! This project is extra fun because you start with square shapes that you cut into triangles and rearrange into rectangle card fronts!

Here’s Your Homework 😉

1. Watch the video tutorial, Papercrafting Playdate 183 – Simple Shapes Cards & Gift Box
2. Download the written directions to use as a resource while creating.
3. Cut three 3″ squares and get started!

Measurements & Directions for Simple Shapes Cards

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” cardstock bases (3)
• 3” square DSP (3 different patterns)
• 4-1/4” x 3” cardstock neutral (3)
• 4-1/2” x 3-1/4” coordinating cardstock (3)

1. Cut square A in half diagonally.
2. Cut squares  B & C in half diagonally, then cut one each of the triangles in half on the straight edge.
3. Arrange and attach the triangles into three different combinations on the 4-1/4” x 3” pieces.
4. Stamp greeting images in the empty spaces.
5. Attach to 4-1/2” x 3-1/4” pieces of coordinating cardstock.
6. Pop-up onto card bases and embellish

Once you get going making these easy cards you will want to make larger batches by using six 3″ squares instead of three. This is a great way to play with all the patterns in a package of Designer Series Paper.

Supplies & Directions for Card Holder for 3-4 Cards

• 8-1/2” x 10” cardstock
• 24” ribbon
• 4” x 5-1/2” DSP or cardstock (2)

It’s time for you to start playing with shapes and create some gift sets of cards. I’d love to see what you make – come share your creations in our Facebook Group, Robin’s Really Super Stampers.

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