Video Replay: Paper Cutting Tips

Watch the free video to see my favorite paper cutting tips for card making. Snowy Scenes Christmas Card ideas by Patty Bennett

I hope you enjoyed the tips I shared during my video yesterday: I answered one of the questions I get asked often, what is the best way to cut my cardstock and DSP layer for card making?

Missed the live? Watch the replay below in this post and shop for supplies online!

6 Cards from one 12×12

I started with the easiest design – cutting 12×12 patterned paper into 6 pieces to make 6 cards. (see cards above).

Paper cutting tip video for card making using 12x12 designer patterned paper to make 9 cards, by Patty Bennett

9 cards from one 12×12

When you cut 12×12 patterned paper into 9 squares at 4″x4″ each, you’ll produce patterns for 9 cards – see above & below. The Poppy Parade cardstock is 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5-1/2″ then cut off 1-1/4″ from the top flap. This allows the 4×4 designer paper to layer perfectly.

Paper cutting tip video for card making using 12x12 designer patterned paper to make 9 cards, by Patty Bennett
Paper Cutting Tips for a Christmas Pull Up card featuring Stampin' Up! Snowy Scenes designer paper, by Patty Bennett

Cutting 3″x4″ to make 12 front panels

I love cutting my 12×12 paper in increments of 2″, 3″, 4″ and 6″ to get the most out of my paper. The pull up card above and below showcases 3×4 pieces on the front panel, which yields 12 cards per sheet. (the 4″x5-1/4″ layer is covered at the top of this post)

Paper Cutting Tips for a Christmas Pull Up card featuring Stampin' Up! Snowy Scenes designer paper, by Patty Bennett

I used the Willow White 12×12 paper for the pull-up part. Cutting it at 3″ x 12″ yields 4 of these pull up pieces per sheet.

Paper Cutting Tips for a Christmas Pull Up card featuring Stampin' Up! Snowy Scenes designer paper, by Patty Bennett
Flap card paper cutting tips featuring Stampin' Up! Snowy Scenes 12x12 patterned paper to make Christmas cards. By Patty Bennett

Amazing Flap Card design using 1/2 piece of cardstock

It may not look possible, but both of the pieces of Pool Party Cardstock are cut from just a 1/2 sheet of 4-1/4″ x 11″ cardstock!! And the designer paper pieces are standard sizes (see image below) to maximize the paper and produce the least amount of waste.

Watch the free video to see my favorite paper cutting tips for card making. Snowy Scenes Christmas Card ideas by Patty Bennett
Flap card paper cutting tips featuring Stampin' Up! Snowy Scenes 12x12 patterned paper to make Christmas cards. By Patty Bennett

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Paper Cutting Tips for Cardmakers

Paper Cutting Tips for making cards - live weekly video with Patty Bennett

One of the questions I get asked the most is: what is the best way to cut my cardstock and DSP layer for card making?

Today, I am sharing my best tips for creating 4 different card designs with the least amount of waste with your 12×12 designer patterned paper.

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Live: on my Business Facebook Page at 10am PT

Replays available later in the day on my FB page, and on my YouTube channel, or tomorrow here on my blog.

Card Making Supplies

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Card Samples

All of the cards from today’s video will be on my blog tomorrow.

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2 new Card Ideas for Happy Hibiscus

Stampin Up! Happy Hibisucs card with Plaid Embossed background colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

I can’t seem to stay away from flowers, even though I should probably be making Christmas gift card holders…. so I hope you don’t mind a little floral inspiration today featuring the Happy Hibiscus bundle!

Above: I had this Granny Apple Green plaid embossed background on my desk for a couple months and was waiting for the right time to use it.. I thought it really punched up the colors for this hibiscus card!

Stampin Up! Happy Hibisucs card with Plaid Embossed background colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

Above/Below… I took inspiration from THIS hibiscus card and added a Postage die cut layer on the gate fold card design. I did color the flowers today with Stampin’ Blends markers instead of stamping the 2 step flower images.

All supplies for the Pretty in Pink card and the plaid background card are linked below – shop in my online store anytime!

Stampin Up! Happy Hibisucs card with Plaid Embossed background colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

Hibiscus Video Tutorial

For more info, see my previous post and video

Stamp with Memento black ink when coloring with Stampin' Blends markers

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