Got paper strips? Scrap paper is perfect for cutting into strips and using for quilling or easy card making. Today, I’m going to show you how to make an easy Christmas card with some paper strips I cut out of cardstock.
Inquiring minds have asked…..
How Do You Make Paper Strips?
Easy!….with an 8 ½” x 11″ sheet of cardstock and a paper trimmer! You’ll want to check out the video because it’s easiest to learn when you see it! Not only will you learn my tips for cutting strips of cardstock quickly but I am going to share my secret for making 8 ½” x 11″ faux designer paper with it. Ready to learn more?
Paper Strip Christmas Card Video Tutorial
⭐️ Do you have an overabundance of cardstock laying around? Make paper strips and then will you give this idea a try?
Let’s grab those paper strips and make some cards!
The trick of using copy paper to create your own incredible background paper is the perfect solution to making these super easy and fast. I also love how I was able to make 8 cards from just one strip creation.
Are your paper strips a different size? Try mixing them on the copy paper or cutting them a little larger. It’s all about creativity so let your creative juices flow!
- Basic White Thick – 3″ x 11” or (12) ¼” x 11″ strips
- 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
- (2) 2 ½” x 4″
- Shaded Spruce – 3″ x 11” or (12) ¼” x 11″ strips
- 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
- Real Red – 3″ x 11” or (12) ¼” x 11″ strips
- Very Vanilla Thick – 2 ¼ x 11” or (9) ¼” x 11″ strips
- 4 ¼” x 11″, score at 5 ½”
- ¾” x 3 ¾”
- 3″ x 3″
- 2″ x 2″
- Mint Macaron – 2 ¼ x 11” or (9) ¼” x 11″ strips
- 4 ¼” x 11″, score at 5 ½”
- Highland Heather – 2 ¼ x 11” or (9) ¼” x 11″ strips
- 1″ x 4″
- Balmy Blue – 2 ¼” x 11”
See the full supply list for these cards. You can order here too!
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I am just giddy with excitement over this fun way to use up scraps or strips of cardstock to make this amazing background paper. The possibilities of what you can create with it are endless!
Thanks for joining me live today! Have a great week my stampin’ peeps!
