Friday, October 30, 2020

6x6 One Sheet Wonder Templates featuring Sunny Studio

Cards from One Sheet Wonder Template #1 and #2 by Jess Crafts

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing how to use up 6x6 patterned papers without creating any patterned paper scraps. A friend shared that this style of cardmaking can be referred to as a one sheet wonder. I'm not sure who originated the style, as I have seen many crafters refer to it, but please let me know if I should be crediting a specific crafter. Today I am sharing two different ways to cut up a 6x6 piece of paper that will result in 2 of the exact same card. I am using cardstock to mat the patterned paper pieces which will create some cardstock scraps. In the video I share some ideas of what to do with those scraps. 

In this blog post you can find a template for how to cut your paper as well as a sketch to show what should be done with those cuts. Of course feel free to mix it up to your own liking and if you share on Instagram please tag @jess.crafts and use the hashtag #jcosw so I can see your creations!


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Please let me know if you find this helpful and would like to see more. It's a fun challenge and I love working with patterned paper!

Here is Template #1 with measurements:

6x6 One Sheet Wonder Cutting Template #1 by Jess Crafts

Here is the coordinating sketch for Template #1:

Card Sketch for One Sheet Wonder #1 by Jess Crafts

Here is an example card for Template #1:
 
Card from One Sheet Wonder Template #1 by Jess Crafts

Here is Template #2 with measurements:

6x6 One Sheet Wonder Cutting Template #2 by Jess Crafts

Here is the coordinating sketch for Template #2 with measurements:

Card Sketch for One Sheet Wonder #2 by Jess Crafts

Click here to download template and sketch as a PDF

Here is an example card for Template #2:

Card from One Sheet Wonder Template #2 by Jess Crafts


Wednesday, October 28, 2020

30 Cards with Doodlebug Pumpkin Spice 6x6 Paper Pad

 

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Hello crafty friends! Today I have another 6x6 Paper Pad tutorial featuring Doodlebug. I am obsessed with Doodlebug 6x6 pads because it is so easy to create a bunch of cards without using many extra supplies. I think their designs are adorable and I can easily whip up a bunch of cards for card drives like Cards for Hospitalized Kids. If you want more info on donating cards or get jokes for your cards please check out my Card Drive Resources page. So today I'm using the Doodlebug Pumpkin Spice 6x6 paper pad and the coordinating stickers to make 30 cards! To see it all in action check out the video.


Video is not sponsored but affiliate links are used to support my channel at no cost to you.

I made 2 of each design but I used different stickers on many of them. If you see two cards in the photos, it is to show the two different stickers chosen. If you see just one of a card then both cards I made are exactly the same. Keep scrolling to see pictures of different designs and get some measurements. I also used an amazing Taylored Expressions stamp and die combo to stamp and diecut many sentiments at once as shown in the video.  I also added some twine to use up from my stash.


Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, strips .75 by 4, owl cut apart 1.5 by 4 (Made 2)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, colorful plaid 4 by 3, green plaid 2 by 2.5, wheat paper 3 by 3 with 3 by almost 2 showing, sunflower cut apart 1.5 with about 1.5 showing (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large floral piece 3 by 5.25, green plaid 2.5 by 4, pumpkin cut apart trimmed to 3.25 by 1.5, leaf cut apart 1.5 by 2.5 (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, leaf paper 3.5 by 4.75, orange strip 1.25 by 3.5, orange plaid 2.5 by 3, coffee cup cut apart 1.5 by 2 (Made 2)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, leaf paper 2.5 by 5.25, orange strip .75 by 2.5, orange plaid 3.5 by 3, truck cut apart 1.5 by 2 (Made 2)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, green plaid 3 by 3.5, pumpkin paper 3 by 2.5, brown paper strip 3 by .75 (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, pumpkin pie paper 3.5 by 1.25, dot paper 1.5 by 4, colorful plaid 2.5 by 3, striped paper 2.5 by 3.5 (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, orange square 3 by 3 floral and animal strip 1.5 by 5.25 (Made 4 with different stickers as shown above and below)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts


Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, brown plaid 2 by 5.5, leaf paper about 3.5 by 3.5, brown square  3 by 3 (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, donut paper 4 by 5.25, colorful plaid 3 by 3 (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large coffee themed paper 4 by 5.25, donut strip 2 by 5.25, panel of decorative squares about 2.5 by 3.5 with 2.75 by 3.75 mat (Made 2)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large coffee themed paper 4 by 5.25, blue plaid strip 2 by 5.25, panel of decorative squares about 2.5 by 3.5 with 2.75 by 3.75 mat (Made 2)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, colorful stripe 2.5 by 2.5, three strips .75 by 2 each with about 1.25 exposed (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Fall Cards with Doodlebug Designs Pumpkin Spice Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, pie paper 3.5 by 4.75, brown paper 3 by 3, leaf paper about 2.5 by 2.5 (Made 2 with different stickers as shown)

Sunday, October 25, 2020

39 Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Way 6x8 Paper Pad

 

Simple Stories Jingle All the Way Christmas Cards by Jess Crafts

Hello crafty friends! Today I have another 6x6 Paper Pad tutorial this time featuring Simple Stories Jingle All the Way 6x8 Paper Pad and ephemera. There are cut aparts in the paper pad which made for some very easy designs. The designs are cute and simple so I can easily whip up a bunch of cards for card drives like Cards for Hospitalized Kids. If you want more info on donating cards or get jokes for your cards please check out my Card Drive Resources page. I LOVE that when I'm done there is nothing left of the patterned paper packs. To see it all in action check out the video.


Video is not sponsored but affiliate links are used to support my channel at no cost to you.

I made 2 of many designs and 4 of others because this paper pad came with 2 of each sheet, but the size of the sheets meant that one sheet could make two card fronts. Keep scrolling to see pictures of different designs and get some measurements. I added in a single sentiment stamp cut with a banner die (finished banners measure .5 by 2.5 inches) and some adhesive gems. I made my card bases out of kraft paper because the paper had a lot of ivory so I liked the kraft better than white in this instance. Any leftovers are glued inside the cards for added decoration. 

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black plaid paper 3 by 2.5, greenery patterned paper 3 by 1 (Made 2 with different diecuts as shown) (Card Sketch #5 by Jess Crafts)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, patterned paper 4 by 5.25 (Made 2 with different diecuts as shown)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, red writing patterned paper 4 by 5.25, pine and berry patterned paper 5 by 2, green paper 3 by 3 (Made 4 with different diecuts as shown)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black plaid 3 by 2.5, two narrow strips .75 by 5.25 (Made 2 with different diecuts as shown)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, all strips 2.75 by .75 (Made one using scraps)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black plaid patterned paper 4 by 5.25, tree patterned paper 3 by 3, narrow strip 4 by .75 (Made 2 with different diecuts as shown)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, cut apart 3 by 4, green with red dots 1.5 by 3.5, narrow poinsettia strip 5.25 by .75 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, small kraft rectangle 3 by 4 (Made 4 with different diecuts as shown)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, ornament cut apart 3 by 4, black paper with lights 2 by 4 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, ornament cut apart 3 by 4, black paper with lights 2 by 4 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, cut apart 3 by 4, small ivory strips  about 1.5 by .75 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black paper with Christmas lights 3 by 4,  green holly strip .75 by 4, green paper 2 by 2.5 (Made 4 with different diecuts as shown)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, green paper with red dots about 3.5 by 4.5, cut apart 3 by 4, red plaid strips 2.5 by .75, blue strip .5 by 2.75 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, cut apart 3 by 4, strips .75 by 4 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, cut apart 3 by 4, strips 1.25 by 5.25 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, large background patterned paper 4 by 5.25, cut apart 3 by 2.75, black strip with Christmas lights 2 by 4 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Simple Stories Jingle All the Ways Paper by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, patterned paper 4 by 5.25

Friday, October 16, 2020

24 Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad

 

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Hello crafty friends! Today I have another 6x6 Paper Pad tutorial this time featuring Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad. There are cut aparts in the paper pad which made for some very easy designs. Their designs are pretty and I can easily whip up a bunch of cards for card drives like Cards for Hospitalized Kids. If you want more info on donating cards or get jokes for your cards please check out my Card Drive Resources page. Also note that this paper pad has glitter and while it doesn't shed very much (didn't notice any coming off) some organizations ask for cards without glitter. I LOVE that when I'm done there is nothing left of the patterned paper packs. To see it all in action check out the video.

Video is not sponsored but affiliate links are used to support my channel at no cost to you.


I made 2 of many designs because this paper pad came with 2 of each sheet. Keep scrolling to see pictures of different designs and get some measurements. I added in a single sentiment stamp and some red and black cardstock. Using the cardstock allowed me to get a bit more out of these papers and allowed me to make the small tags more of a focal point on the cards. Any leftovers are glued inside the cards for added decoration. 

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, red background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, red square mat 3.25, square cabin cut apart 3 (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, Merry & Bright cut apart about 1.5 by 2.5 with 1.75 by 2.75 mat, greenery rectangle 2.25 by 3.25 with 2.5 by 3.5 mat (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5 made from 2 leftover strips of about 2 inch width, red stripe 1 by 5 with 1.25 by 5 mat, greenery rectangle 2.75 by 2.25 with 3 by 2.5 mat, tag about 1.5 by 3 with 1.75 by 3.25 mat (trimmed around top) (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, Happy Holidays cut apart about 1.5 by 2.5 with 1.75 by 2.75 mat, red paper with writing 2.25 by 2.5 with 2.5 by 2.75 mat (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, red background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, joy cut apart about 1.5 by 2.5 with 1.75 by 2.75 mat, snowflake strip about .75 by 3.75 with 1 by 3.75 mat (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, Merry Christmas cut apart about 1.5 by 2.5 with 1.75 by 2.75 mat, green plaid rectangle 3 by 2 with 3.25 by 2.25 mat, red stripe rectangle 1.75 by 3 with 2 by 3.25 mat (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, red background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, warm winter wishes cut apart about 1.5 by 2.5 with 1.75 by 2.75 mat, flower strip about 1 by 3.75 with 1.25 by 3.75 mat (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, red background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, red square mat 3.25, square cabin cut apart 3, snow strip 2.25 by 5.25 (Made 2) (Similar to Card Sketch #6 by Jess Crafts)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, black square mat 3.25, square cabin cut apart 3, snow strip 2.25 by 5.25 (Made 2) (Similar to Card Sketch #6 by Jess Crafts)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, green tree strip 2.25 by 5 with 2.5 by 5.25 mat, green plaid rectangle 3 by 2 with 3.25 by 2.25 mat, tag about 1.5 by 3 with 1.75 by 3.25 mat (trimmed around top) (Made 2)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, black square mat 3.25, square cabin cut apart 3, flower strip 2.25 by 5.25 (Made 2) (Similar to Card Sketch #6 by Jess Crafts)

Christmas Cards with Michaels Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad by Jess Crafts

Measurements (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, black background mat 4 by 5.25, background patterned paper 3.75 by 5, warmest wishes cut apart about 1.5 by 2.5 with 1.75 by 2.75 mat, red writing rectangle 2.25 by 3.25 with 2.5 by 3.5 mat (Made 2) (Based on Card Sketch #7 by Jess Crafts)