Who says good things don’t come in small packages– these DIY mini slimline cards might be too tiny for the mailman’s liking, but they’re absolutely perfect for sneaking a gift card or cash to your favorite humans! Using just one 6×6 sheet of designer paper, we’re creating not one but TWO charming cards with matching envelopes. And yes, I’m about to show you how to turn this paper-saving wizardry into the cutest little gift-giving vessel you’ve ever seen. Think of them as the fun-sized candy bars of the card-making world – impossible to resist and definitely worth sharing!
DIY Mini Slimline Card & Coordinating Envelope | Video Tutorial
Want to see how these mini slimline cards come together in real-time? Watch this quick tutorial to discover my paper-saving secrets and envelope-decorating tips!
⭐️ Have you tried to DIY mini slimline cards with the one sheet wonder technique? Share your favorite way to decorate these tiny treasures in the comments below!
Ready to Create these Mini Slimline Cards?
Even though these cards can’t go through the mail system, be you’re own mail delivery person! These cards and envelopes are sweet and easy to give in person! Which one will you try?
- Designer Series Paper: 6” x 6”
- Score (1) side at 1 ⅝” and 4 ½”
Rotate 90° – score at ⅜”
Rotate 180° – score at ¾”
- Score (1) side at 1 ⅝” and 4 ½”
- Petunia Pop: 5 ¼” x 4 ¾”
- With the 5 ¼” at the top, score at 2 ⅝”
- Blueberry Bushel:
- (2) 2 ⅜” x 4 ½”
- 2 ⅜” x 2 ⅜” (envelope greeting)
- Basic White:
- (2) 2 ¼” x 4 ⅜”
- 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” (envelope greeting)
- Designer Series Paper: 6” x 6”
- Score (1) side at 1 ⅝” and 4 ½”
Rotate 90° – score at ⅜”
Rotate 180° – score at ¾”
- Score (1) side at 1 ⅝” and 4 ½”
- Summer Splash: 5 ¼” x 4 ¾”
- With the 5 ¼” at the top, score at 2 ⅝”
- Basic Black: (2) 2 ⅜” x 4 ½”
- Basic White:
- (2) 2 ¼” x 4 ⅜”
- 1 ¾” x 2” (shopping bag)
- 2 ½” x ½” (envelope greeting)
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Super!!!!! Connie thanks for giving and giving. I have watch you for years and have used your ideas countless of times. You are amazing! Jane
I love the slimline with envelope… i wonder if I am reading the measurements wrong. The card base doesn’t fold in half correctly with the measurements from the download,
Oops! You are correct! I have updated my file. thank you for letting me know!