I love how a piece of cardstock can be transformed into a fabulous cards with a couple of cuts and a few score lines! Even better when they are 3D and can stand open for display.
TEMPLATE:
1. Place an 8" x 6" piece of cardstock horizontally on your score board, and score at 2" and 6".
2. Use a knife or trimmer to make horizontal cuts between the two score lines, 11/2" from the top and bottom edges of the cardstock. See the template for correct placement.
3. Place the cardstock back on the score board and score at the 4" mark, starting at the top edge and stopping at the first cut. Repeat at the bottom of the card, scoring from the bottom edge up to the second cut. See template.
4. Score vertically between the two cuts at 3" and again at 5". Refer to the template for correct placement.
5. Fold along the score lines to form your card base.
6. To decorate, you'll need four 13/4" x 53/4" pieces of patterned paper (2 for the front and 2 for inside), four pieces measuring 1" x 13/4", and two measuring 1/2" x 31/4". You'll also need an image panel for the centre measuring 21/4" x 31/4".
NOTE: To create a double mat, cut coloured cardstock using the measurements in step 6, then cut patterned paper 1/4" smaller in length and width.
FRONT:
7. Decorate the centre panel as desired. You can hang items over the sides of the centre panel, but only adhere them to the centre. DO NOT allow any elements to span the cuts as the card will not open and close properly.
8. If desired, create a belly band to hold the card closed for posting.
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