In today’s video I will be showing you how to use simple templates so you can create 66 cards from a 36 page 6×6 pattern paper pad.
The template works with 6 pieces of pattern paper, creating 11 cards each time, so you can make as few or as many cards as you like! I’m adding stamped & coloured images from some of the new Lawn Fawn release, and you can see how I coloured them in the companion colouring video, also linked below.
The beauty of using a set of templates like this, is that it takes the guess-work out of how to cut up your pattern papers to achieve a great card. For those times when your mojo has gone MIA, but you need to get some cards made fast … this template has you covered! You don’t have to follow it strictly … feel free to move the elements around, add more, layer with extra paper or mats and add as few or as many embellishments as you like!
Don’t have 6×6 paper pads? Cut down six 12×12 papers, and make 4 sets … that’s 44 cards! Only have 24 pieces in your paper pad? That’s still 44 cards! Don’t need 66 cards? Just make one batch using the templates from 6 pieces of 6×6 pattern paper, and you still have 11 cards.
And what about those paper pads that are really 6.5×6.5? Simply trim them down to 6×6, and use those extra half inch strips to add more features to your cards … or make a whole new design and get more than 11 cards!
When you read on you will find links to the products I used for today’s video, the printable template & sketch PDF for you to download, as well as two videos (card construction and a colouring companion video).
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Links
Justine Hovey’s blog post, with all the details of this hop
Templates – See Below
The Craft Room Podcast
Lawn Fawn Smooth Sailing stamp set
Lawn Fawn Say What? Pets stamp set
Lawn Fawn Keep On Swimming stamp set
Lawn Fawn On The Beach stamp set
Lawn Fawn Birthday Before N Afters stamp set
Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80lb
Neenah Solar White Cardstock 110lb
XPress It Blending Card
Down By The Shore 6×6 paper pad
Nuvo Drops, Morning Dew
3mm double sided tape
MISTI mini stamping tool
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
Ranger Archival Jet Black ink pad
COPIC
YG00
YG01
YG03
YG25
E13
E23
E25
E27
E47
E50
E51
E53
B000
B00
B01
B02
B04
R21
R22
R24
R29
YR12
YR14
YR16
The Template
Click this image to download the free PDF printable.
Videos
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Thank you so much for joining me today!
Great video Dawn. Thank you for the very clear instructions with images to match. The template is just what i need to use up some of my stash! By chance i was using your one sheet wonder template last week to make 8 cards.
Thanks Heather! It is just like the One Sheet Wonder, but with 6 small sheets LOL
Dawn
Love this idea, will help me in my card making
So glad you’ve enjoyed this project, Pam!
Dawn
What a great use of a paper pad… and some scraps! Thank you for idea and inspiration
Love this will definitely be doing this to reduce the number of paper pads I have.
Hope you have fun with it Kelli!
Dawn
You are helping me to do 61 cards in 12 hours. BIG THANK YOU!
Thank you so much Dawn. I’m so pleased to find this post. I’m a Brit, but live in Greece and am quite new to Stampin Up and cardmaking. I’ve been confused about paper sizes and made a few mistakes because most of the videos I’ve watched have originated fro USA – I wondered why the A4 sheets ( my supplies come from UK) we’re not quite the right size. Now I understand. Thank you so much
So glad you found that helpful!
Thank you so much for these wonderful ideas and the map for cutting the pieces. I have sooo much paper and this will help me immensely make some beautiful cards
Ronnie Wilson from Maryland USA
I always knew I couldn’t be the only collector of pretty paper! I hope you have fun making many cards, Ronnie!
Dawn
I just discovered this post through Pinterest and found it so very helpful. I have a HUGE stash of pattern paper and this gives me some ideas for reducing it. Thanks for the wonderful video as well as the PDF with the card sketches.
So glad you found this helpful Judy, and always a pleasure to meet a fellow pattern paper afficianado!!
Dawn
I can’t find a link to your you tube channel! Ugh. I’m on my iPhone and there’s no link in the menu!
These are great. I will be trying it soon as I have a few hundred donations cards that I make for seniors homes hospitals and clubs in my area. Just joined your blog. Happy Crafting
Dawn, the videos were great! Im from the USA, and In fact Im watching Sarah Liz from SassyLLC she sort of does a similar thing…. she does emergency card kits with giving you sketches on how to do your cards without wasting paper.
How fantastic! I do love no-waste techniques.
Thank you for your crafty opportunities and offerings. I’m so new that this is my 1st comment-EVER. I’m eager to try…and you are providing a place for “stalled” crafters as I am. Bless you.
I hope you find some inspiration, Louise!