The card sketch for this week (May 11, 2026) is another great one to use, if you 1) Like tearing paper 2) Like using up your scrap 3) Need a quick and simple card.
You can add a background, or a extra banner or two.
You have fun with this one, and see what you can create!
Below are three cards I made using this sketch. All are very different!
This is a fast way to cut up your Designer paper, and still have a WOW factor.
Follow this simple cutting guide, and cut several pieces at once, and mix and match for a even more interesting layout.
This is awesome for stash busting!
1. Basic Black- 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"Score at 4-1/4"
2. White inside- 5-1/4" x 4"
3. DSP- cut to 5-1/4" x 4"
Turn Portrait, and cut at 1-1/4". Set other half aside. Take the piece you just cut, and turn landscape, and cut at 3-1/4"
4. Take remaining 1/2, and cut landscape at 2-1/4".
You will have 4 pieces total.
Put scene back together, by gluing to card front.
5. Die-cut birds in black
Shells in Grape, Balmy Blue,
Net in Basic Beige
Stamp and punch out sentiment on white.
Add to card with dimentionals.
6. Add sequin
Today we made this awesome card using the "Double Vision" technique.
This Designer paper really makes the image pop, and add that extra technique, and you really have a show stopper!
1. Blueberry Bushel Base- 11" x 4-1/4" Score at 5-1/2"
2. White inside- 5-1/4" x 4"
3. Black- 3-7/8" x 3-3/4"
3-7/8"x 1-1/8"
4. White- 3-5/8" x 1" Stamp sentiment in Black
Add to small black with dimentionals.
5. Cut a piece of DSP 3-3/4" (across) x 3-1/2"
6. Cut strips1/2" across until all DSP has been cut. One piece will be slightly smaller.
7. Start by gluing one end to black, and the next strip add with dimentionals. continue until all pieces are added to black piece.
Add to card front.
8. Die-cut sailboat, and birds in Black. Add to card front on raised pieces.
Add gems, and twine
