Use Your Paper!! 12 from 3……

Ok, I got the kinks worked out ( I think) and have designed 3 new templates that uses 12×12 sheets of paper/cs to make 12 cards!! Instructions are in a nice zip folder, done in word, WITH the samples included…..I will post it all here as well….but to d/l the zip file click: FCD-12-3DirectionsTemplateandSamples!
See all of the full sized samples in the gallery-click here!!
Use Your Paper!!
12 From 3 Directions
By Pamela Clark-Firecracker Designs By Pamela
Supplies
3-12 x12 sheets of coordinating paper/cardstock (one solid, two patterned)
12 card bases- I used Halcraft 6.5 x 5 inch cards
Various stamps
Inks
Trimmer
Optional: Tags, Punches, embellishments, ribbons etc
You can cut these pieces apart just using a trimmer, if you follow the directions carefully. As you cut the pieces apart, mark the backs of them with the correct numbers (look at the diagrams). Where it says “set aside” that means you don’t have to cut that piece again, so go ahead and number the back. Once all the pieces are cut apart, match all the numbers together (pile all the 1s together, the 2s together, and so on). To make your cards, refer the card layouts or arrange your pieces in other ways for more variety.
Step 1-First Sheet (blue pattern)
Use paper trimmer, cut in half, two 12×6″ sections (A,B)
Section A:
Cut into 3rds. (3 pieces that are 4×6)
Cut first piece into 4ths ( 4 pieces-2×3)
Set three of those pieces aside.
Take the last (2×3) and cut a strip off that is 1.25 inches wide. (gives you 2 pieces, one is 2×1.75, and one is 2×1.25)
Cut second piece into thirds. Gives you 3 pieces that are 4×2. Set aside.
Cut third piece: Cut a strip off that is 1.25″ wide (gives you a piece that is 4×1.25 and one that is 4x 4.75)
Take the 4 x 4.75 piece and cut in half so you have two pieces that are 2×4.75
Section B:
Cut into 4ths. (4 pieces that are 3×6) Set aside 3 of those pieces.
Cut the 4th (3×6) piece in half, and then half again, and finally, half again. Gives you eight 1.5 inch squares.
Step 2-Solid Sheet (Green)
Use paper trimmer to cut into quads. (4 squares)
-Cut quad C in half ( two pieces that are 3×6)
-Cut quad D into 3 strips, 2″ wide (2×6)
Set aside two of the 2×6 pieces,
cut the last one into 2″ squares
-Cut quad E in 4 strips (6 x1.5)
cut the last strip 2.5″ long (giving you 2 strips-one that
is 1.5x 2.5 and one 1.5 x 3.5)
-Cut quad F in 4ths (four 3×3 squares)
Step 3- Second Sheet ( dot pattern)
Use paper trimmer, cut into thirds (4″ wide)
Cut section G in half, then cut each half
in half again. (you get 4 pieces that
are 4×3)
Set aside two of those pieces.
cut 1″ from third piece (gives you a 3×3 sq, and a 1×3) Be sure to
cut your 1″ strip from the bottom, or you will end up with a 4×2 and 1×4!!
cut fourth piece in half (two pieces that are 2×3), set one aside,
cut one in half (gives you two pieces that are 1×3)
Cut section H in half. (2 pieces that are 4×6)
Set one of the 4×6 pieces aside.
Cut the other one in half. (gives you 2 pieces that are 4×3)
Cut one of the 4×3’s in half. (gives you 2 pieces that are 4 x1.5) Set one (4 x 1.5) piece aside.
Cut the other (4 x1.5) piece in half (gives you 2 pieces that are 4 x.75)
Cut the other 4×3: cut a 1 inch strip off (gives you a 4×2, and a 4×1) Set aside the 4×2
Cut the 4×1 in half (gives you two pieces that are 2×1)
Cut section I in thirds. (three pieces that are 4×4)
Set two pieces aside. Cut the last piece diagonally in half
The diagrams to lable your pieces, click to enlarge:
The samples to use for your cards, in order of labeling them, (left-right) 1-12.









