Chop it Up : Turn 6x6 Patterned Papers Into Beautiful Cards - Quick and Simple!
Jenny Card Designs・20 minutes read
Jenny demonstrates how to create Christmas cards using 6x6 patterned paper on her YouTube channel, but miscalculates and ends up with 12 cards instead of 16, incorporating Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock and silver panels for a festive look. She uses a misti stamping tool to add sentiments and adds dimension with paper scraps behind the sentiment panel for a unique touch.
Insights
- Jenny from Jenny Card Designs demonstrates how to craft Christmas cards using specific materials like Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 pound cardstock and a Teflon bone folder for precise folding.
- Despite encountering a miscalculation resulting in fewer cards than planned, Jenny emphasizes creativity by utilizing a variety of stamps, dies, and inks to design unique and personalized cards, showcasing the importance of adaptability and innovation in crafting projects.
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Recent questions
How does Jenny create Christmas cards?
Jenny creates Christmas cards using 6x6 patterned paper and Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 pound cardstock for the card bases.
What tools does Jenny use for card making?
Jenny uses a Teflon bone folder, a misti stamping tool, and red velvet ink for stamping sentiments on the cardstock.
What size does Jenny cut the cardstock for the bases?
Jenny cuts the cardstock to 7x10 inches for the card bases and scores them at 5 inches across the 10-inch side.
How does Jenny add dimension to the cards?
Jenny adds dimension by placing extra paper scraps behind the sentiment panel before adhering it to the card front.
What mistake did Jenny make in her project?
Jenny made a mistake in calculations and ended up with 12 cards instead of 16.
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Summary
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Christmas Card Crafting Tutorial with Jenny
- Jenny from Jenny Card Designs shares paper crafting tutorials on her YouTube channel
- Today's project involves creating Christmas cards using 6x6 patterned paper
- Jenny uses Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 pound cardstock for the card bases
- She cuts the cardstock to 7x10 inches to create the card bases
- Jenny scores the card bases at 5 inches across the 10-inch side
- She folds the cardstock along the score marks using a Teflon bone folder
- Jenny selects one piece from each patterned paper sheet to create the cards
- She cuts the patterned paper into 2-inch strips for each card
- Jenny then mats the patterned paper on silver cardstock panels measuring 4.25x6.25 inches
- Jenny realizes she made a mistake in calculations and ends up with 12 cards instead of 16
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Stamping Tool Creates Dimensional Card Designs
- Use a misti stamping tool to stamp cardstock with chosen sentiment in red velvet ink.
- Adhere a strip of patterned paper to the center of the cardstock, repeating for three pieces.
- Add dimension by placing extra paper scraps behind the sentiment panel before adhering it to the card front.
- Create various designs using different stamps, dies, and inks, incorporating silver cardstock for accents and transitions.
