I created three different shaped cards today to show you just how quick and easy they can be. All you need is a shape to trace (template, piece of chipboard, etc.), or if you are the adventurous type you can draw your shapes freehand.
NOTE: All of my cards were made using templates from the Maya Roads website.
To make the first card, I simply cut out two identical heart shapes . Because my paper had the word “love” on it, I decided to cut a heart out of the front shape so this word love shows through from the back.
To put the card together, I simply attached the front and back with a brad. The card will not open in the traditional manner, but will simply slide back and forth to reveal the interior. Quick and Easy!
I used the “He Says, She Says” set to stamp the sentiment.
This next card opens and closes in a more traditional manner. I folded a piece of black cardstock in half and traced a flower onto the cardstock making sure that one petal was just slightly over the edge of the fold. Because I added flower petals to the entire surface of the front, you can’t even tell that one petal is a little shorter.
Here is a picture of the card opened and laying flat.
And here is a photo of the card when it is closed.
I used the “Oval Office” set to stamp a sentiment for this card.
The final card is a gift card. I traced two identical stars, decorated them and attached them at the top with an eyelet and ribbon detail.
I used the “Deck the Halls” set for a sentiment on this card. The “O Christmas Tree” set would also be fantastic for cards of this type.
So what do you think? Are you ready to embark into a world of making shaped cards? I know I’m hooked.
Awesome shaped cards Tracey!!! Great tips!!!
Tracy beautiful
Man! You’re so inspiring!!! You come up with the greatest ideas and have a way of making them look SO simple!!
awesome cards Tracey!!
Awesome tutorial, Tracey! I love love LOVE the flower card!
OMG!! These cards are just too cute! I don’t make too many shaped cards, but after seeing these, for sure will try to make them more often!
Beautiful work Tracey!! Love Love them!!
Those are all great cards and thanks for the instructions! I’ll be trying some of these!
Wow, these are fantastic Tracey! Great post
WOW thanks for sharing your ideas on how to make these gorgeous shaped cards.
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Lovely work Tracey….you inpsire me to make my own cards! Great job
They are all so gorgeous Tracey! I love shaped cards too, and these are so awesome!!
you are awesome card maker!! Loving all your shaped cards
Awesome cards Tracey! Love all the shapes you chose.. especially that flower one! Very clever use of flowers!
Oh my goodness…these are all amazingly gorgeous!!!! Love that flower one….I have to try that!!!
Cool projects:-)