Transform your paper scraps into stunning handmade cards with this simple patchwork border card technique! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crafter, you’ll love how quickly these beautiful cards come together – in just 5 minutes or less.
The patchwork border design creates visual interest while being incredibly forgiving for new card makers. Mix and match your favorite designer series papers, coordinate cardstock colors, or combine both for endless creative possibilities.
Why You’ll Love This Technique:
- Uses up paper scraps efficiently
- Takes only 5 minutes to complete
- Perfect for any occasion
- Beginner-friendly with professional results
- Great for batch card making
Patchwork Border Card Video Tutorial:
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial below to see exactly how to create these gorgeous patchwork border cards. You’ll be amazed at how this simple technique elevates your handmade cards! Ready to start creating? Gather your paper scraps and let’s make some beautiful patchwork border cards together!
🌸 What do you envision for your patchwork border card? Will you use the same designer series papers, mix it up with cardstock, or add variety in some other way?
Ready to Create A Patchwork Border Card?
You are going to love your creations made with this layout. Whether you choose to use your stamps to create your own pretty paper or use scrapbook paper, this card will wow your friends for sure!
- Blackberry Bliss: 4 ¼” x 11” (card base) – score at 5 ½”
- Highland Heather: (2) 4” x 5 ¼” (front and inside layers)
- Basic White:
- 6 ¾” x 2” (patchwork)
- Stamp and cut to (2) 1” x 6 ¾”
- Cut 4” off each leaving 2 ¾”
- 2 ⅞” x 1 ⅝” (front greeting)
- 3 ½” x 2 ½” (flower/leaves)
- 3 ¾” x 5’ (inside)
- 6 ¾” x 2” (patchwork)
- Old Olive: 8 ½” x 5 ½” (card base) – score at 4 ¼”
- Secret Sea: (2) 4” x 5 ¼” (front and inside layers)
- DSP:
- 5 ½” x 3” (patchwork)
- Cut into (3) 1” x 5 ½” pieces
- 5 ½” x 3” (patchwork)
- Cut (2) of them to 1” x 4”
- Cut remaining into (2) 1” x 2 ¾”
- Die cut pear, stem/leaf, double pears
- Basic White:
- 2 ⅞” x 1 ⅝” (front greeting)
- 3 ¾” x 5”
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Now it’s your turn to create! Gather those paper scraps, set aside 5 minutes, and make yourself a beautiful patchwork border card. Don’t forget to make a few extras – these are perfect for your handmade card stash.
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The download isn’t working this morning. Just thought you’d like to know.
Thanks! This happens sometimes but I have it fixed.
I love this great idea! I love quilting so making 2 birds together. Thanks. Sue Lothary
These are lovely, Connie. Could see a set of varied cards made as a set for gift giving. Thank you for the inspiration
Love these cards, but I’m unable to open the free download link for the patchwork border cards.
Thank you, Kathy
Give it another try. I fixed it. My apologies.
They are so lovely, Connie. Ruth down under.
Love the cards but the tutorial link isn’t working. Myrna
It’s fixed now. Sorry about that.
lastest printout is not working
I just fixed the link. Sorry about that.
Where is the free download? It is not coming through!
Try it again. I had issues this morning.
Love this technique. My download button is not working.
Sorry, the link went wonky. It’s fixed now.
Thank you!!!
Love this simple but elegant card! Will be making lots of these because I have a lot of scraps. Thanks so much!
🤔FYI the download is not working.
Watched your video and can’t wait to make a couple of these cards!
It’s working now🥰 Thanks
Really like the layout on the directions where the measurements are separated and under the appropriate card. Love the cards!!!
Thank you for the tutorial. I had no problems downloading and printing the written instructions.
Thank you so much for all the instructions for the card, video and written
Beautiful, yet easy to make cards! Thanks for sharing your talents. Where can I find the Irresistible Blooms bundle?
You can find that in the Online Store. Here is the link to the full supply list for today’s cards – https://s.tamp.in/eZwX5d
Very nice cards. Your instructions are the best. Thank you
I love these. I made several today to have on hand and did not put a sentiment or greeting inside most of them, so I can finish when I need a card quickly. I think I’m also going to make some in manly colors and prints to have ready for our male friends. Thank you, Connie!!!
Thank you Connie so much for the instructions for this card. I have been wanting to do this a long time but could never figure out or find out how. Bless you.
These cards are wonderful, Connie! Thank you for the tutorials.
Connie, was able to print it today. Thanks for sharing and resolving the issue. Have a good week.
Lovely card and very well executed presentation.
bonjour, je suis débutante et trouve la vidéo trop rapide, je n’arrive pas à la regler sur ma tablette. merci d’avance