So, why 4×4 cards you ask?

My previous post featured 4×4 size cards… I was asked "why did you make them 4×4?"… here is why:

I cut my 12×12 textured cardstock from the Tie the Knot Simply Scrappin’ kit like this:

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They are all 4×8 pieces with a 4×4 left over for punching out extra circles or scallop circles.

Then I cut my patterened paper from the SS kit into 4" strips, and cut each one into 2×4 or 4×4 pieces like this:

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This yields 24 TEXTURED 4×4 cards (4×8 folded in 1/2) PLUS I still have the 3 sheets of Kraft cardstock which will yield 12 more cards! 

The patterned paper in the pack yields WAY more than enough for the 24 cards.

I put the 4×4 cards in the regular size Stampin’ Up! Medium envelopes and mail them that way.

Hope this helps you see the value in this kit.. if you are using it for cards, you can get 36 4×4 cards out of a pack!  Cool, huh?

OK, there’s your tip for the day!

~ Patty

19 thoughts on “So, why 4×4 cards you ask?”

  1. Wow….thanks for these posts on the SS kits. I’m pretty new and have never even looked at them because I don’t scrapbook – I just do cards! Well, I’m looking at these kits differently now! Please do some more examples and keep the tips coming. You’re on my list to check each day now.
    -Nancy Ann

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  2. Thanks for sharing. I was going to try to figure out how you did it when I saw your original post, but now I don’t need to. What a great idea; an excellent way to promote the SS kits. Thanks!

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  3. I {heart} you, Patty!! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! We could actually make some money for once if we did a Stamp-a-stack using this method. Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. Just found your site after watching the convention DVD. Your’s was simply the best. As a new consultant in a new town, I think you will be a lifesaver for me. Keep it up, I love it!

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  5. Thank you so much for these instructions….you are a genius!!!! It really helps to get tips on how to maximize our supplies. I’ve never even considered getting one of those kits until I saw your post!

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  6. Thanks for sharing. I wonder when viewing cards about the measurements and how to minimize wast.(I know don’t throw away anything).

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  7. Thank you so much for answering personally, and for your fabulous tutorial on making these cards. I didn’t even think to do that. Thank you again.

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  8. Hi Patty,
    I just watched your video for the Feeling Sentimental 4 x 4 cards. I really liked what you created. I was wondering though, do you make your own envelopes or are those cards for times when and envelope isn’t really necessary?

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