Ten Mini Slimline Birthday Cards

Back in the early Spring, I had decided to make a concentrated effort to use up a 6x6" paper package. It had been a paper share from my then Stampin' Up demo and it had been sitting on my table for too long. I'm happy to say that I did it - and used up every single sheet! These ones were probably the first ones I made since I loved the papers so much.

Generally I make my Mini Slimline cards to be 3.5 x 6" but to take advantage of the 6" length of the papers (and save trimming on every single sheet) these cards are 3.5 x 6.25". They still fit easily in the #8 envelopes. 

By cutting the papers in half, I had a 3x 6" strip for the fronts of my cards and could get two from each sheet. But the card base fronts were 3.5" wide! I trimmed 1/4" off the front right edge and added a strip of either patterned paper or rainbow holographic cardstock on the inside to show through when the card was closed.

Once the patterned papers were cut in half, I had a look at the pattern on the reverse side. If it looked appealing, then I would trim some off the bottom and flip it around on the card front. So one 3x6" piece of patterned paper gave me two coordinating patterns from a single 3x6" piece. I didn't measure these - just went with what I felt looked good. 

To hide the seams, I added a strip of either matted patterned paper or more of the rainbow holographic cardstock. The sentiments were stamped on white stitched circles and popped up with thin foam tape. 

I used the same sentiment on the fronts and on the insides of each of the cards and I was so happy with how they turned out! I have to remember this layout, as it will work with 12 x 12" sheets cut down as well. And we know I have a LOT of 12 x 12" sheets of patterned paper!! These cards were donated to my Mom's old nursing home.

Having been asked how many cards I make I thought it would be fun to keep track this year. Many of my posts include more than a single card or project and below is my tally. 

Card Tally for 2023
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards

March - 55 cards

April - 32 cards

May - 43 cards

June - 34 cards

July so far - 30 cards

Additional Supplies:

White cardstock

Patterned paper - 6x6" paper share, Stampin' Up

Mint Macron and Old Olive inks - Stampin' Up

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