Looking for a card template that works every single time? This one is perfect! Whether you’re using your favorite stamp set, a few ink pads, or just some pretty patterned paper you have on hand, this simple card template makes creating easy and fun. It’s truly one of those go-to designs that you can use for any occasion — birthdays, thank yous, thinking of you, and more. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself coming back to it again and again because it’s so versatile and quick to put together!
In this project, I’m creating this adorable card using Stampin’ Up!’s Cutest Onesie stamp set and coordinating dies, along with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder for added texture and charm. But don’t let that limit you — this card template works beautifully for any occasion with any stamps, ink, and paper you already have on hand!
Creativity Made Simple Card Templates Book
We’ve taken all 39 templates from our Creativity Made Simple series and added 9 brand-new bonus tutorials, combining them into one incredible resource book with a total of 48 templates. Each template includes two card samples and full supply lists, making it easy for you to recreate and customize every design.
The book is available to purchase in two ways. You can either get a printed and spiral bound book, or a digital downloadable PDF e-book.
Card Template Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, I walk you step-by-step through creating the card template and designing one finished card from start to finish. You’ll see exactly how easy it is to put together — plus, I’ll share a few additional card ideas using the same template to help spark your creativity and show just how versatile this design can be!
CLICK HERE for the supply list to make this card template with Cutest Onesie.
*The products used in this project were available for purchase while filming the video and/or writing this post. If something does not show in the list it is no longer available.
Card Template Details
Below, I’ve included all the card template details so you can easily recreate this design at home — along with various card samples to inspire you! Each one uses the same simple template, showing how you can change up the look for any occasion with different stamps, ink, and paper.
TEMPLATE MEASUREMENTS:
- Card Base: 8 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄2”, scored at 4 1⁄4″
- Layer 1: 4” x 5 ¼”
- Layer 2: 4” x 1 ¼”
- Layer 3: 2 ⅛” x 2 ⅛”
- Focal Layer: 2” x 2”
What are card templates?
Making handmade cards is simple when you use these templates to spark your creativity. Think of them as your “patterns” for designing cards—whether you want something quick and easy or prefer to step it up to any level of creativity.
Template Tips:
- Adjust the sizes or shapes of the layers to fit the stamps, dies, and punches you’re using.
- Cut layers from cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embossed cardstock, or specialty papers for different looks.
- Rotate the template to create either vertical or horizontal cards.
- Step it up by adding more layers, embellishments, die-cuts, or punches.
Card Supplies:
- Stamps: Cutest Dies
- Stampin’ Pads: Secret Sea
- Other: Forever Plaid Embossing Folder
- Cardstock/Paper:
- Basic White
- Pecan Pie
- Secret Sea
- Timeless Plaid DSP
Card Supplies:
- Stamps: Sunshine Vibes
- Stampin’ Pads: Secret Sea, Cajun Craze
- Cardstock/Paper:
- Basic White
- Secret Sea
- Boho Vibes DSP
Card Supplies:
- Stamps: Extraordinary Flora
- Stampin’ Pads: Secret Seea
- Other: Extraordinary Washi Tape, Demask Designs Embossing Folder
- Cardstock/Paper:
- Basic White
- Secret Sea
- In Color DSP
Do you love templates?
If you love making card templates, don’t miss this month’s Creativity Made Simple Class—we share a fun, new card template every month to keep your cardmaking fun and inspiring!
Creativity Made Simple is our monthly online class that makes cardmaking fun and easy! Each class includes a stamping technique, a template, and a fun fold—complete with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials you can use with any stamps, ink, and paper.
There are two ways you can get the Creativity Made Simple: Techniques, Templates & Fun Folds Volume 1 written tutorial:
- During the month of October, if you place a $50 order in my ONLINE STORE I will send you the written tutorial for FREE!
- Or, you can purchase the written tutorial for $16 in my TUTORIAL STORE.
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