Sharing some card making with the help of Eileen Hull's new Skinny Mini Card Box and other Sizzix tools.
Two card boxes are made using mat board covered on both side with coordinating, decorative card stock. Handmade cards and envelopes are made for each box. This new box is the perfect size for holding mini slim style cards. Four seasonal cards, with envelopes are made for each box. NOTE: The box can likely hold 4 to 6 cards with envelopes.
TIP: Make sets of cards for different seasons or occasions. Add the handmade cards in a a lovely Skinny Mini box to match the occasion. These would be a great idea for gift giving.
MATERIALS
Mat board (2 pieces per box)
Decorative papers (2 designs per box)
Double-sided adhesive
Plain white card stock
Contrasting, solid paper for middle layer
Various decorative papers for top layer
Stamps
Inks
Small, decorative dies for embellishments
Alphabet dies
White copy paper (for envelopes)
Paper trimmer
1/8” doubled sided tape
Scissors
Making Process
- Create the box(es) with coordinated papers and mat board with Skinny Mini Book Box die
Making Layered Mini Slim Cards
- Cut card stock weight paper for base of cards, measuring 6 7/8” x 6 1/4”
- Middle layer, measures 5 7/8” x 3 1/4”
- Top layer, measures 5 5/8” x 3”
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- Cut all the papers for each card.
- Use a scoreboard and bone folder for adding the center fold to each card.
- For layered papers, some ideas are to trim the edges of the layers with decorative scissors, tear the edges or machine stitch around the edges.
Adding extra embellishment layers with various materials as:
- Stickers
- Paper cut-outs
- Stamped images
- Buttons
- Ribbons
When creating card fronts on any size card, feel free to use a variety of materials for adding layers and interest. Here are some ideas:
