These 10 paper saving tips for card makers are great hacks that crafters love. Who says you need a full sheet of cardstock to create a masterpiece? These 10 paper saving hacks will show you how to make the most of your supplies while creating projects that look amazing!
- Stampin’ Up! cardstock is double sided – stamping mess up? Just use the other side
- Test sentiments on grid paper to ensure they are straight before stamping on cardstock
- Copy paper will be your new best friend. Practice stamp ideas on cut-to-size copy paper before using your ‘good’ cardstock
- Practice fun folds ideas with copy paper to get the hang of the fold before using your cardstock
- Use layers wisely – before you adhere that large layer on your card base, punch or die cut from it first
- Upcycle junk mail or an old magazine by using the pages for die cuts
- Made a stamping mistake that can’t be fixed? Use the other side of the cardstock for layering, punching, die cutting, etc.
- Got small colored cardstock scraps? Use them to try different colors of ink before you stamp on a card
- Cardstock strips make great backgrounds
- Be smart when cutting cardstock with my Ultimate Cutting Guides
Paper Saving Tips For Card Makers | Try Each One!
If you like to get the most bang for your buck and conserve paper as much as possible then this video of paper saving tips will be a big treat for you!
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I love your tips Connie I printed out the paper cutting guides, but do you ever explain how and why to use them? Shirley Kramer
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Great ideas Connie! I have been using most of them! You teach us well!!!
Definitely cut out sentiment layers before putting all that card stock behind!! It pains me to use large pieces of any paper if there’s a way to salvage some of it!
Thanks for sharing this!!!
I agree! I rarely do a layer without punching or cutting something from the back if I can.
my favorite tip was #5 die cutting or punching out of a piece that will be covered
That is my favorite too!
You are the best. Love these paper saving ideas. You share so much and I really appreciate all your excellent ideas.
I appreciate that Faye! Thank you for watching!
I’m having trouble finding the cutting charts for 8.5×11 and 12×12 paper. Did I miss something here? Can’t find it. Please help.
Thank you.