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Cut It, Don't Hoard It! One sheet, one card, zero waste

Published 20 days ago • 3 min read

A little gift for you: permission to cut the pretty paper!

Hi, friend —

I have a gift for you today: a free printable that turns one sheet of Designer Series Paper into a finished card, with nothing left over.

But first, a little confession: if you have a sheet of Designer Series Paper that's just too pretty to cut, you are not alone. We all have that sheet. Today, we're cutting it — together — and I promise it will feel hoot-a-riffic.

Your FREE printable: Cut It, Don't Hoard It!​

With just two cuts, one 6" x 6" sheet of Designer Series Paper becomes three useful pieces — and nothing is left over:

  • A — Card front: 3-1/2" x 4-3/4"
  • B — Inside strip: 3-1/2" x 1-1/4"
  • C — Envelope flap: 2-1/2" x 6" (trim the corners to fit) - If you don't want to trim the corners to fit, then cut 1/4" off the 6" side (2-1/2" x 5 3/4").

Layer piece A on a coordinating mat (3-3/4" x 5"), add a card base (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4") and a Basic White liner (4" x 5-1/4"), pop a sentiment label up on Stampin' Dimensionals in the center — and you have a finished card, a decorated inside, and a matching envelope. One sheet, one card, zero waste.

One sketch, three ways!

Pick a sheet, any sheet — the same layout works all season long:

Painted Patch Designer Series Paper — painted pumpkins, gourds, and acorns on a deep navy ground, layered on a rust mat.
Sentiment: "Just saying hi."
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Creative Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper — a red, green, and pink plaid layered on green and red mats, finished with green faceted gems.
Sentiment: "Sending JOY always."

Somewhere in Time Designer Series Paper — white & vanilla florals on black, layered on black and vanilla mats.
Sentiment: "Thinking of you."

The Designer Series Paper is a SNEAK PEEK! Somewhere in Time Designer Series Paper (Item 169851) available November 3!

Now it's your turn!

Make one card this weekend — that's all it takes. Then reply to this email and tell me which paper you finally cut, or share a photo of your card. I read every reply, and I'd love to cheer you on.

Happy stamping!

Stesh
Stampin' Hoot! — stampinhoot.com

P.S. Know a friend who's hoarding pretty paper too? Forward this to her — she can grab the free printable and cut along with us. No pretty paper was harmed in the making of this card.

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