Last spring, my husband saw some of the “new” annual catalog products while I was looking, and commented that he liked the sentiment, “Let your FAITH be bigger than your Fear.” I liked it too! So over the holidays, when I was taking a small break from blogging, I was stamping. I’ve had the Ridiculously Awesome stamp set a while and decided it was time to play with it. I also wanted to use my Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (DSP) and searched for “one sheet wonder” ideas using 6″ x 6″ paper. There are many different ways to cut a sheet of DSP, and I picked one of the ideas. So keep reading to see the ridiculously awesome and simple cards I created!
Ridiculously Simple Paper Cuts
This idea was cutting the paper into trapezoid pieces, and I tried two different measurements to do this. The first time, I measured 1-1/2″ from each of the four corners of the paper, and marked with a pencil, as I rotated the paper clockwise. Then made two straight-line cuts from opposite pencil marks, on one side of the paper, to the other. The two cuts made an “X” and the result left me with four trapezoid pieces from one sheet. The second time, I measured 2-1/4″ from each of the four corners of the DSP. Depending on the measurement you choose, the trapezoid shapes will be different.
Simple Stamping Ridiculously Awesome
These cards were made by using one or two trapezoid pieces of DSP, then glued to a coordinating color cardstock base. The words and images were stamped with Night of Navy ink.
Step It Up A Little
The next cards were made the same way as the simple stamping cards, but with a bit more bling. Add sequins or adhesive dots!
Step It Up More
Add some punch art with the Heart Punch Pack and give some dimension to the cards!
Fussy cut, or die cut some shapes to coordinate with the Ridiculously Awesome stamp set. His Love stamp set and the Tasteful Labels dies work together beautifully to add meaning and variety.
Here’s another idea! What about adding string or ribbons to the cards? It looks nice, too!
Stitched So Sweetly and Stitched Rectangle dies also coordinate well with the Ridiculously Awesome sayings. The words are perfect for giving encouragement to someone who needs it. Mix and match the paper pieces of the Playing with Patterns to come up with your own cards and make your own ridiculously awesome and simple cards!
Featured Products
Select the item number of a product below and learn more about it, or just add it to your shopping cart. (Wink!)
- Ridiculously Awesome stamp set, item # 152512
- His Love stamp set, item # 152660
- Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper, item # 152490
- Heart Punch Pack, item # 151292
- Stitched So Sweetly Dies, item # 151690
- Stitched Rectangles Dies, item # 151820
- Playing with Patterns Resin Dots, item # 152467
- Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad, item # 147110
- Calypso Coral cardstock, item # 122925
- Crushed Curry cardstock, item # 131199
- Bermuda Bay cardstock, item # 131197
- Purple Posy cardstock, item # 150881
- Seaside Spray cardstock, item # 150883
- Night of Navy cardstock, item # 100867
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item # 110755
- Stampin’ Dimensionals, item # 104430
Find more inspiring ideas HERE using the His Love stamp set!
If you’re looking for another option to making simple cards, consider a Paper Pumpkin Kit! Every kit includes complete instructions and all you need to make a handful cards easily. Click HERE to see the sneak peak for next month’s kit!
Thanks for your visit today. You made my day! And remember, “Let your FAITH be bigger than you Fear.”
awesome ideas Lori!
Easy and fun. I’m glad you like them. Thanks!
Love these!