Mirrored Blocks Card Template 27 – Papercrafting Playdate 136

We love to have card templates on hand to help us when we are designing card fronts. The Mirrored Blocks Card Template 27 is a great layout to turn to when you are looking for ways to use up scraps of pattern paper, especially 1″ strips. This template uses repeating blocks of rectangles to create a nice symmetrical layout.

Here’s Your Homework 😉

1. Watch the video tutorial for Card Template 27 to learn the ins and out of how to use this flexible layout.
2. Download the pdf to use as your reference while you are creating with Card Template 27.
3. Grab some paper scraps from your favorite packs of Designer Series Paper are start creating with Mirrored Blocks Card Template 27

Measurements & Directions for Mirrored Blocks Card Template

• 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” card base
• 3-3/4” x 5” coordinating cardstock 
• 2-1/2”  x 1” DSP #1 (2)
• 2-1/2”  x 1” DSP #2 (2)
• 2”  x 1” DSP #3 (2)
• 3-1/2”  x 3/4” Basic White
• 3-1/2” x 4-3/4” copy paper

1. If using Basic White (as opposed to another DSP pattern) for the 3-1/2”  x 3/4” strip, stamp the desired greeting first.
2. Attach the DSP blocks and Basic White cardstock strip onto the 3-1/2” x 4-3/4” piece of copy paper. This will help to align the pieces and allow you to trim any edges that are uneven. Start by adhering one of the vertical corner rectangles (DSP 3) first, then the rectangles next to it (DSP 1 & 2). Then repeat on the same process on the other half leaving the Basic White strip to adhere last.
3. Optional Step – use an embossing folder to “quilt” the arranged blocks before adhering to the card in the next step.
4. Attach the copy paper to the 3-3/4” x 5” piece of coordinating cardstock. There will be an 1/8” margin around the edges of the blocks
5. Adhere the card front to the card base.
6. Embellish as desired.

Of course there lots of ways to make this template work with the supplies you have. With some minor adjustments you can use the Mirrored Blocks Card Template 27 with your scenery papers for an easy twist in the design.

But Wait – Mirrored Blocks Card Template 27.1 version!

By changing up a few measurements I came up with a slightly different version of Mirrored Blocks Card Template 27 (which is called 27.1). This variation will help you see the versatility of this design as well as give you another options for using up paper scraps.

Measurements & Directions for Card Template Version 27.1

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” card base
• 4” x 5-1/4” coordinating cardstock 
• 2-1/2”  x 1-1/4” DSP #1 (2)
• 2-1/2”  x 1-1/4” DSP #2 (2)
• 2-1/2”  x 1-1/4” DSP #3 (2)
• 3-3/4” x 5” copy paper
• Die cut or punched shape

1. Attach the DSP blocks onto the 3-3/4” x 5 ” piece of copy paper. This will help to align the pieces and allow you to trim any edges that are uneven. Start by adhering one of the vertical corner rectangles (DSP 3) first, then the rectangles next to it (DSP 1 & 2). Optional Step – use an embossing folder to “quilt” the arranged blocks before adhering to the card in the next step.
2. Attach the copy paper to the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of coordinating cardstock. There will be an 1/8” margin around the edges of the blocks
3. Adhere the card front to the card base.
4. Embellish as desired.

AND…as long as you have your paper strips out don’t forget about this fun technique for using up scraps. There is a video tutorial all about this technique called Using Paper Strips for Faux Quilting, Papercrafting Playdate 15. This technique is also know as the Herringbone technique and is so much fun.

Whew! That should keep us busy for awhile! I hope you take and use one or all of these ideas on cards you need to make for those people who are special to you! Happy creating!

Product List

Snowy Wonder Bundle (English) [164125] $45.75	Snowy Scenes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164333] $12.50	Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164173] $12.50	Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164309] $12.50
Reindeer Days 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164166] $12.50	Dashing Designs 3 D Embossing Folder [163483] $10.00	Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder [163789] $12.00	Peaceful Season Bundle (English) [164021] $52.00
Snowy Wonder Bundle (English) [164125] $45.75	Reindeer Fun Bundle (English) [164044] $54.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00