Today I want to start a series about stamping basics and the very first topic I want to touch on is how to cut your cardstock for card bases.
So whether you buy Stampin' Up cardstock or another brand for your card bases you will want to start with an 8.5" x11" sheet of cardstock. One sheet of cardstock yields two card bases so after you cut your paper you can put one away as a spare.
You can cut your cardstock in half at either 5.5" or 4.25". Whatever size you cut your cardstock at you will score at the other measurement. So for example if I wanted a long skinny card that folded at the top I would cut my paper in half at 4.25" on the 8.5" side of the paper. I would then pull out my score board and score it at 5.5" to make it easier to fold, this is optional you don't have to score your paper. If you wanted a that folds on the left side you would cut your paper at 5.5" on the 11" side of the cardstock and score it at 4.25".
Some people when they make card bases will actually score the sheet of cardstock before they cut it. I honestly think this is a brilliant idea but I never remember to do that.
I hope this helps you to start making cards to send to those you love!
Happy Paper Crafting!
*Contact me directly to place an order or search for Blaze Tully under 'Find a Demonstrator' to shop under me on the Stampin' Up Website.*
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