Your enthusiasm during my Cardstock Cutting Tips video last December encouraged me to create and share a “part 2” with you! I hope you enjoyed watching my live video yesterday.. if you missed it, I’ve got the replay at the bottom of this post for you!!
Learn cardstock cutting tips and how to create 3 sizes of slimline cards with the least amount of wasted paper!
Mini Slimline – cardstock cutting tips
My Mini Slimline Cards are perfect for using 12×12 cardstock!! Make 4 mini slimline card bases with one sheet of 12×12!! Stamp and color the Happy Place stamp image with Stampin’ Blends. The front panel has beautiful blended colors with Stampin’ Up! ink and Blending Brushes.
I used both the Money Envelopes and the #6-3/4 size envelopes for this mini size. If you don’t have those, you can see them in my Amazon Office Essentials Store.
Free PDF Tip Sheet with dimensions:
My gift to you: download your free tip sheet with dimensions for mini, medium and max size slimline cards.
If you missed part 1, December 2025:
Medium Size Slimline Cards – cardstock cutting tip
My Medium Slimline Cards are perfect for using one sheet of cardstock!! By cutting the base to 7-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, you can use the left over strip for the front layer of the card (I cut 1/4″ off the length). Use the fun Round of Hellos stamp set and 3 bright colors for this card! Add the black lines with your Journaling marker (see more tips in the tip sheet PDF).
I used the standard business size envelopes (#10) for this medium size slimline card. If you don’t have those, you can see them in my Amazon Office Essentials Store.
Max Size Slimline Card – cardstock cutting tips
This Max size slimline uses nearly all of an 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock with almost no waste.
I made my own envelope using a 12×12 piece of Designer Paper! The designer paper in this Max slimline card is a Sneak Peek from the upcoming March 2026 Online Exclusive release. It’s called Garden Poetry and features the most beautiful rainbow array of greenery & flowers!
I also spelled out HELLO using the fabulous Party Alphabet dies!
BE SURE to check out more details, tips and dimensions in the free PDF tip sheet download!
Resources for Slimline Cards:
- the “mini” and “medium” size envelopes I used in the video are in my Amazon Office Essentials store.
- Stampin’ Up! supplies are available in my online store, click any product photo below to shop. Thank You!
- Free Tip Sheet Download
Shopping Note: Garden Poetry DSP used for MAX size slimline will be available March 3, 2026 in the Online Exclusive release.
Price: $10.00
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Thanks very much for the PDF’s, photos and instructions!
Brilliant, as usual, and of course I always have to do what you’re doing. Thank you for the tip on the ruler. I had not heard that before, so I’m busy looking for a beveled edge tool!
Here are the links you’ll need for the beveled edge triangle & ruler on the trimmer:
Ruler: https://amzn.to/4tPqyGl
Inking Triangle: https://amzn.to/3OUhbVH