Yesterday I shared my method for making these shutter cards (or Fractured cards) using a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of designer paper and 2 small scraps. Please be sure to watch the video below if you didn’t catch the live video presentation.
The birthday cards above and below are created with the Stampin’ Up! Wildflower Birthday designer paper pack. It includes great floral and birthday patterns as well as the adorable pink gingham below, AND has fabulous precolored die cut images you can add to your cards, like the cupcakes on the trio of birthday cards above. I stamped time to celebrate in Blueberry Bushel ink (from the Beautiful Butterflies set) and fussy cut it with my Paper Snips.
Don’t forget the inside of your cards. Recently, instead of just a white layer inside a darker card base, I’ve been adding a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of designer paper AND a white layer. Doesn’t everyone love a little surprise inside??
Pieces to Make the Shutter Card
The pieces are shown on the video. You’ll need:
- 4″x5-1/4″ DSP piece
- 4 strips: 1/2″ x about 5″
- 1 square (I used the Stylish Shapes dies) or, cut approx 2″ sq
- 2 DSP pieces about 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2
- card base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored and folded in 1/2
MORE samples & Video
Be sure to view yesterday’s post here for extra Shutter Card ideas and the video tutorial and come back tomorrow for more shutter card samples!
Mixed Media Floral Cards
The Mixed Media Floral designer paper pack is one of my FAVORITE paper packs ever. I love how these Shutter Cards turned out with this paper pack!!
I kept this set of 4 Thank You cards pretty simple, and just stamped the greeting from the My Small Business stamp set inside the center square with Boho Blue ink or black ink to match the card base.
My final shutter card idea for you today showcases the Full of Life paper and the Friends for Life bundle. (sorry it got left off the supply list below).
Watch the Shutter Card Video
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Patty,
I was just scrolling down at your site this morning and wow am I happy. I had heard about this technique but couldn’t find instructions. Love your card samples. Thanks again for showing us this easy and cool card layouts.
So glad you enjoyed the idea and hope you found the video helpful along with the measurements!! Thanks for stopping by!!
I love your ideas on your videos .Easy to follow. thank you . On your Shutter Card, What was the name of stamp that was used on The card had the word SMILE in big letters. I cannot read it and wondering if I had the Satmp. Thanks
Sorry I can’t find that card?
I found that card.. sorry I couldn’t find it before. that stamp is from a new set coming on March 4, 2025 in the Online Exclusives. It’s called Pattern of Friendship.