Stampin' Up! demonstrators are so creative, but especially so giving of themselves. The following tips were written by Jennifer Cotton, a SU demonstrator in Midlothian, TX. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!
- To measure card stock to fit a stamped image, first measure the image, then round up to the next measurement on your ruler for your card stock. For example, if the measurement of a tree image is a little more than 3", cut your card stock to 3-1/4". Then, when you cut multiple pieces, you will easily be able to measure the next piece on your cutter.
- Use wood block size to determine what size card stock to cut. Using our tree example, measure the size of the wood block the tree is on, then cut your card stock that size. You should then be able to place the wood block over the card stock to center your image.
- To mat a piece of card stock, add 1/4" to the size you are matting. So, in the tree example above, if the tree is on a 3" x 3" piece, your mat will be 3-1/4" x 3-1/4".
- Cut 8-1/2" x 11" card stock in half for medium (invitation size) envelope size cards.
- To make an invitation size card with a matted front, cut your card stock to 4" x 5-1/4". The front will be slightly smaller than the base of the card (half a sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" card stock).
- Don't glue anything down until all stamping is done unless technique requires it. Then you can turn it over and try again if you mess up!
Happy Holidays!
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