If you have scrap paper sitting on your desk, this easy card front template for scrap paper is the perfect way to use it up. This simple 10-square layout turns 1” pieces of patterned paper into a clean, eye-catching design. It’s beginner friendly, easy to customize, and works beautifully with any stamps, ink, and paper you already have. Once you try this template, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
For these cards, I used Cutest Crew, Sweet Bugs, and Words of Beauty with the Petals of Beauty Dies. The Designer Series Paper creates the 1” squares for the grid, layered onto coordinating cardstock. I kept the embellishing simple with stamped sentiments and die-cut images so the easy card front template for scrap paper stays the focus while still giving each card its own look.
See This Easy Card Front Template Come Together
In this video tutorial, I’ll walk you through this easy card front template for scrap paper step by step. You’ll see exactly how to cut the pieces, arrange the 10 squares, and assemble the card so everything lines up clean and even. This layout is simple to follow and easy to repeat with any patterned paper you have on hand.
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Card Measurements & Supplies
Below you’ll find the template measurements along with the full card details for all three sample cards. I only demonstrated one card in the video, but the other two use the same easy card front template for scrap paper so you can see how versatile this layout is. Simply swap out your stamps and patterned paper to create a completely different look.
TEMPLATE MEASUREMENTS
- Card Base: 8½” x 5½”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- Layer: 4” x 5¼”
- 10 Squares: 1” x 1” (mix of patterned papers or colors)
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 Details:
- Stamps & Dies: Cutest Crew
- Stampin’ Pad: Secret Sea
- Cardstock: Basic White, Soft Sea Foam
- Stampin’ Blends: Lemon Lolly, Balmy Blue, Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
Card Details:
- Stamps & Dies: Sweet Bugs
- Designer Series Paper: Cute as a Bug
- Cardstock: Basic White, Petal Pink
- Stampin’ Pad: Early Espresso
Card Details:
- Stamps & Dies: Words of Beauty
- Dies: Petals of Beauty
- Designer Series Paper: Nature Walk
- Cardstock: Basic White, Crumb Cake
- Embellishment: Linen Thread
Card Making Resources You’ll Use Again and Again
I’ve put together three different books filled with my most popular card templates and fun fold designs. These are my go-to resources for creating quick, easy, and beautiful handmade cards—and now they can be yours too!
Card Making Templates
48 simple templates with cutting measurements to help you design cards with confidence. Use any stamps, paper, and ink!
Creativity Made Simple
Another set of 48 layouts, so you’ll never run out of inspiration. Perfect for quick and easy card making.
Fun Fold Templates
54 unique fun fold templates with step-by-step cutting and scoring instructions. Take your card making to the next level!
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 written tutorial:
- Place a $50 order in my ONLINE STORE I will send you the current month’s class for FREE!
- Or, you can purchase the class for just $16 in my TUTORIAL STORE.
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