Struggling to decide what size to cut your cardstock layers when making cards? Do you know how to cut your own card base? When I was new to card-making, for the life of me, I could not find card layering measurements for Australia and I’ve been meaning to pop a post on here for those of you struggling too! So here it is…. A solution for cutting cardstock templates that will save you time and hassle. Make your own set, continue to add inbetweeners and keep them handy when you are card making.
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How to Cut Cardstock:
Contents
1. Cut Your Cardbase
A full sheet of card stock will make 2 cards. Simply cut it in half in either direction. Either way will give you the same size “card front” to create on.
2. Cut Your Layers
If you struggle with cutting layers, here is a solution – make yourself a set of these templates in 3mm & 5mm increments.
Sizes to Cut Layers
- 14.9 x 10.5 cm (card front size)
- 14.6 x 10.2 cm
- 14.3 x 9.9 cm
- 14 x 9.6 cm
- 13.7 x 9.3 cm
- 13.4 x 9 cm
- 13.1 x 8.7 cm
- 12.8 x 8.4 cm
- 12.5 x 8.1 cm
- 12.2 x 7.8 cm
- 11.9 x 7.5 cm
- 11.6 x 7.2 cm
- 11.3 x 6.9 cm
- 11 x 6.6 cm
- 10.7 x 6.3 cm
- 8.1 x 8.1 cm
- 7.8 x 7.8 cm
- 7.5 x 7.5 cm
- 7.2 x 7.2 cm
- 6.9 x 6.9 cm
- 6.6 x 6.6 cm
- 6.3 x 6.3 cm
- 14.9 x 5.5 cm (full length strip)
- 14.9 x 5 cm (full length strip)
3. Storing Your Card Layering Templates
* 4 cases
* 7-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ x 5/8″ (19.1 x 13.3 x 1.6 cm)
