Do you have a huge collection of beautiful papers that you need to use up? Do you like simple card making ideas? In this video I’m sharing a one sheet wonder template. What does that mean? I’ll show you how to use one 12″x12″ sheet of designer paper and trim it down to make pieces for 11 beautiful cards. Follow along and create these beautiful cards!
One Sheet Wonder Video
Watch along here to see exactly how to cut down your piece of 12″x12″ paper into tons of pieces to make today’s beautiful cards.
One Sheet Wonder Template
Here you can see the diagram for how to cut your piece of paper. I explain the measurements in the video.
Card Samples
Below are the cards I created, along with the measurements to make them. The abbreviation DSP means designer series paper, or the printed paper that is the highlight of these cards. All cards use a card base that measures 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and is folded in the center at 4 1/4″.
Card 1
3″ x 5″ DSP cut diagonally
3 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ cardstock cut diagonally
Card 2
3″ x 5″ DSP
2 cardstock strips measuring 3/4″ x 5″
Card 3
4″ x 5 1/2″ DSP
2 cardstock strips measuring 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
Card 4
3″ x 4″ DSP
3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ cardstock
Card 5
3 – 1″ x 3″ DSP
3 – 1 1/8″ x 3 1/8″ cardstock
Card 6
4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP cut diagonally
3/4″ x 6″ cardstock, trimmed on corners
Card 7
4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP cut diagonally
4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ cardstock, cut diagonally
Card 8
3 – 1/2″ x 5″ DSP
1 3/4″ x 5 1/8″ cardstock
Card 9
2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ DSP
2 5/8″ x 4 5/8″ cardstock
Card 10
DSP: 2″ x 2 1/2″, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, 2″ x 3″
Cardstock: 2 1/8″ x 2 5/8″, 2 5/8″ x 2 5/8″, 2 1/8″ x 3 1/8″
Card 11
DSP: 1 1/4″ x 4″, 3″ x 3″
Cardstock: 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″
Do you like this idea for making a set of coordinating cards using a one sheet wonder template? This is the first time I’ve shared a one sheet wonder. If you love it and want to see these more often, please comment at the bottom and tell me!
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Beautiful cards and so easy to put together. I love one sheet wonders and you did it proud!
Thanks so much Doris!
Thanks for the one sheet wonder tutorial! I enjoy making them and your cards look beautiful
Thank you Michele!
Yes! More posts on ONE SHEET WONDERS…..please!!
And thanks!!
Ok, glad this is helpful. Thank you Judie!
Thank You for sharing this technique!! It is such a neat idea. You have so many wonderful tips. I really appreciate you sharing!!
Thanks so much Deb!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the tutorial. Beautiful and fun layouts!
Thanks so much Joan!
Love one sheet wonders. I make cards for nursing homes and need easy fast beautiful cards that stretch my supplies to go farther.
Wonderful, I’m glad you can use this idea!
This is the easiest OSW I’ve ever done. Putting the dsp and cardstock measurements together for each card made cutting the cardstock so easy. Thanks for doing this.
Awesome, I’m glad this was helpful for you!