Quick and Easy Cards with Patterned Paper Scraps

I LOVE patterned paper! Like, really, really love patterned paper. It's just so pretty. It's like going to a fabric store. I think I would be a quilter if I had more patience and could commit to projects that take a lot of time. I love the patterns and combining patterns, but the sewing, not so much. But patterned paper! It's all the gorgeousness of the prints that I can use to make quick and easy cards.

It's so hard to throw scraps of beautiful paper away, so I'm always looking for new ideas to use them. This card design is so quick and easy to pull together and a great way to use scraps of patterned paper or scrapbooking paper.

We made this card for this week's Mystery Stamping event. You'll find the basic dimensions by clicking read more, a free downloadable quick reference guide with the card sketch, and the complete supply lists for all of these cards. You can also watch the replay from this week's Mystery Stamping YouTube live if you'd like to hear more about each card.

Ok, on y go! Let's get stamping.

Basic Card Sketch & Dimensions

Here are the basic dimensions for this card: 
​•Cardstock: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
•Cardstock: 3 ¾” x 5"
•Coordinating Cardstock: 3 7/8" x 5 ¼”
•8-12 strips of Patterned Paper that are a variety of widths from ½” to 1" and a variety of lengths from 3" to 3 ½”
•Patterned Paper: 3" x 1 ¾”
•White or Vanilla cardstock: 2 ½” x 1 ¼”
•Coordinating Cardstock: 2 5/8" x 1 3/8“
•White or Vanilla: 5 ¼” x 4”

Download the free quick-reference guide to keep this card sketch handy!

Card Sketch Quick-Reference Guide

Paper Scrap Card Idea

This card uses the beautiful Texture Chic specialty paper from Stampin' Up!® I love the texture and patterns on this paper, plus the gold touches. It's so pretty! And perfect for a wedding card like this one. I wrapped some Soft Succulent ribbon around the card and tied it with some gold cord from the Simply Elegant Trim. I pulled out the center of the gold cord to make it less bulky and frayed the ends to match the shabby feel of this shabby chic paper.

Complete Supply List for this Wedding Card

Just Saying Hello with a Quick Card

The more I use the Butterfly Kisses patterned paper, the more I love it! I made two very different cards with this paper using the same basic card sketch. I finished this card with a sentiment from the Simply Fabulous stamp set. If it wasn't for this patterned paper, I never would have combined Calypso Coral and Parakeet Party!

Complete Supply List for Hello Card Design

An Amazingly Simple Card Design

I couldn't resist using the Amazing Phrasing stamp set to create this quick card. You can get these stamps FREE during Sale-A-Bration. I paired the stamps with the Tea Boutique patterned paper. For this card sample, I changed up the basic design and used a rectangle that I cut using the Stitched Rectangle dies. I tied some of the Natural Ribbon on one end with a piece of the gold cord. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite card embellishments.

Complete Supply List for this Amazing Card

Card Idea for Your Bestie

Here is my second card design idea using the Butterfly Kisses patterned paper. I just love the bright colors! Again, here is a color combination that I would never have created myself: Parakeet Party, Calypso Coral, and Crushed Curry. With a little Starry Sky thrown in the mix. It is definitely bright and cheery! 

Supply List for this Bestie Card

Supply List for this Floral Card

Flip the Card Sketch

For my last sample card idea using this easy card sketch for scrap paper, I decided to flip the design and make a vertical card instead of a horizontal card. I also added a couple of die-cuts as additional embellishments. 

The paper is the Abigail Rose patterned paper and the sentiment comes from the Blessings of Home stamp set. The die-cut flowers were made with the Meadow dies. I colored them with Stampin' Blends. For the flower in back, I cut it from Petal Pink cardstock and colored it. Then, I spritzed it with some rubbing alcohol which let more the petal pink show through. A very cool look and happy accident!

Want supplies to make these cards yourself?

You could make this card design with any patterned papers and stamps that you already have in your stash! But, if something here caught your eye and you want that exact paper, sentiment, or embellishment, , simply click the buttons above to see the complete supply list for the card. Then, "Add to Cart."

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