Fold Flap Mini Slimline Cards Using 6 x 6" Papers & NO SCRAPS!

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2 жыл бұрын

I am happy that this worked out so well - using three coordinating 6 x 6" patterned papers to make three Fold Flap Mini Slimline cards with NO leftover patterned paper scraps! Change it up - add different sentiments inside, different embellishments and you could end up with three different cards for your stash. Or, create them very similar as I did here. SO many options and I will be doing this again for sure. What a great way to build up your card stash!
I have a coordinating blog post with shopping links here: paintedmountaincards.blogspot...
For reference, your card base is 7 x 6.25"
Score at 1.25 and 3.5"
Patterned paper - first cut is 1" (for the fold flap) and the second is 3.25" (for the inside). The leftover piece fits on the left front as shown in the video.

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@caseyslove 5 ай бұрын

I really like it when designers show the project right at the beginning of the video. These are beautiful cards. Thank you for your video.

@KarenAicken 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome … glad you liked the cards & thanks for watching!

@dariasikorski7217 9 ай бұрын

Love your cards and a great idea! Love mini slim line cards!

@KarenAicken 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! This is one of my most popular videos, and I still use this technique! I appreciate you watching and commenting. 😊

@janwarren3665 8 ай бұрын

Wow! What a wonderful video! Awesome way to use the 6x6 papers! Loved your design, and the adorable cards! Thank You so much!! Blessings!💕

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I have actually used this technique several more times - and depending on the papers you choose and the shape on the front, they look completely different each time! Have fun creating.

@janwarren3665 8 ай бұрын

@@KarenAicken I will be watching for more...Thanks! You too!!:)

@cydneejaneargumedodawson8650 8 ай бұрын

This is a Super Awesome card! 🥳 I’m visual, so I greatly appreciate all your tips. Thanks so much for sharing 🥰

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

@dabailey1000 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for this awesome video. Love your style. Several things I really liked was: You provided template instructions, focusing on inside as well as outside. ❤

@KarenAicken 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment - you made my day!

@jesseb5112 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely adorable!!

@KarenAicken 9 ай бұрын

So glad you like them!

@longlivedemocracy756 8 ай бұрын

There are really cute. I’ve been wanting to make some slimline cards. Thank you for the inspiration!

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting ... have fun creating!

@angieadwin8515 7 ай бұрын

I love these cards. Can't wait to make something similar.

@KarenAicken 7 ай бұрын

Have fun - thanks for watching and commenting!

@ginawells2402 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful cards ❤❤❤

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@rosalieridle9970 11 ай бұрын

Hello.. I’m so happy I found you! I need to make many thank u ‘s and this slimline is perfect! Thank you!

@KarenAicken 11 ай бұрын

Welcome! I am always surprised at how different the cards can look with different papers and embellishments etc. have fun!

@msgloriaplunkett 9 ай бұрын

Love this layout. Thank you for sharing.

@KarenAicken 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome - have fun with it!

@wendywilson1736 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I wanted some simple Christmas cards for great nieces and nephews. I have a couple pads to finish up, and these will be different enough so each child in a household will have a different card. I bought the #8 envelopes awhile back, thinking I'd make the mini slimline cards someday. I'll be using cutaparts and die cuts I have leftover from last year.

@KarenAicken 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this was helpful ... have fun creating the holiday cards!

@louannewronski4352 Жыл бұрын

Adorable! Thanks so much for sharing. Off to my craft room, ASAP!

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it … have fun creating!

@cynthiatuczynski9491 2 жыл бұрын

I love these cards. I’m so glad you assembled one in the video. Your creativity always amazes me. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to leave me such a nice comment. 😊

@kayjones6254 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing....excited to try a mini slimline card

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

I love Mini Slimlines ... hope you enjoy making them!

@BeadCraftBabe 11 ай бұрын

Your cards are gorgeous❤thank you for inspiration ❤Eve

@KarenAicken 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them - thanks for watching!

@rebeccah.h.8838 Жыл бұрын

These are so cute!!!

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them - thanks for commenting!

@gigiandrews5327 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards!!

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kymlafontaine1162 2 жыл бұрын

Love those. Thanks Karen.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like them!

@mzp6620 8 ай бұрын

I love this card design, I can't wait to try it.

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! It's one I still get a lot of use out of - have fun creating!

@mzp6620 8 ай бұрын

@@KarenAicken I just made my brother a card using this design--LOVE IT and it's so easy and looks great. Thanks for sharing.

@KarenAicken 7 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that - thank you for letting me know!

@viviankay54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this design, I am loving how these are turning out. You make the math easy, Bless you,

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - I am NOT a fan of math, so try to keep my measurements easy when making cards. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@judibradshaw1948 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome cards!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@christinebagatin5945 2 жыл бұрын

Happy I found you! Awesome card! Will make for Mother’s Day! Also, it is great that you are Canadian! Tnx again.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

@DannisDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Those cards are just so sweet and fun!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@shellyrene5708 8 ай бұрын

Loved the amazingly easy instructions and visual aid!!! New to your channel 😊

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@vanmeertan 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your video's Sweet Lady!! Great inspiration for me today too - cuz i have the day off!!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad - hope you get some playtime!

@lionunderthestars7019 8 ай бұрын

First video of yours that I've watched. I liked that it was short and sweet. It was clear from the start what the project was. The instructions were equally as clear. I looked over the thumbnails of some of your other videos and like that I can browse it and choose a card project easily. These particular cards are great. I have so much 6 x 6 paper and I love mini slimlines. Easy to make this pattern one's own. New Subscriber.

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to my channel! I had a busy time with travelling and family over the summer so haven't been able to do a lot of tutorials but I'm looking forward to doing some more now that things have settled down a little. I do have a Gift Card Holder tutorial coming later this month! I appreciate you taking the time to comment - thank you.

@cindywatson3083 2 жыл бұрын

Cute!!!!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad you like them!

@jenrodgers4677 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous!

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - have fun creating!

@lucyc 8 ай бұрын

This is a great card! Thanks for sharing.😊 New 🇨🇦 subscriber!

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

Welcome! - glad you like the cards. Have fun creating.

@marilynm2661 2 жыл бұрын

Love these, Karen! I've made a "regular" size fold flap.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... I've been preferring Slimline and Mini Slimlines (after 30+ years of 'regular' size) so I'm happy that this worked out so well! Glad you liked them.

@bethannetodd8878 2 жыл бұрын

Love this ... I'm always looking for new ways to use my stash of pattern paper .. and my favorite size is mini slimlines, I will be making some for sure ! Thanks for sharing !

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - glad you liked it. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

@jennifermores413 2 жыл бұрын

Great card! Thank you for sharing. I am going to make some of these today so that I have them ready to add a sentiment when needed.❤️

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea to have them ready to go when you need one. Enjoy!

@beckykearns1296 2 жыл бұрын

And thank you for the tip about the #8 envelope - now I don’t have to make them 😊

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@roxannetucker5813 Жыл бұрын

Saw your video and had to stop by to see another amazing slime line card. Loved your design and the papers chosen that make very nice Birthday cards. Thanks for taking us viewers through your thought process.

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love a technique that is fairly easy, uses UP some patterned paper and can work for a variety of occasions!

@loribeck7496 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try these, I just got a bunch of 6x6 pads on clearance.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Well this technique video was good timing for you! Have fun playing with your new paper pads.

@susieqmartin2746 2 жыл бұрын

Love this job well done THANK YOU 😊🥂

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I did see your comment on my blog, but there is no reply button on Blogger. ?? Anyhow, you can't go wrong with those rulers - they are the perfect size for card making! Enjoy.

@susieqmartin2746 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenAicken Thank you! I don’t know what was up with my iPad and YT not letting me comment earlier it’s working now!🥂

@katiehaley9295 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you!

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@brendarochon838 Жыл бұрын

I love this dsp Karen, not to mention the cards are lovely. Thanks so much for sharing 😎🇨🇦

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - It's a fun technique. I've done them for Christmas and several other occasions too!

@shellyt9620 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. I’m a new card maker and I find the visual of your template to be key in giving this a try. I’m glad you remembered your idea in the morning!!! ❤ so many times I don’t! Great video

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to comment 😊

@tlglock1637 10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I have a horde of 6x6 pattern papers. Because of your video, I hope I will make a huge dent in that horde. Thank you! Also, your card is adorable!

@KarenAicken 10 ай бұрын

Thank you - I still turn to this layout and it works for pretty much any occasion! Have fun using up some of your 6x6" papers, and thanks for watching!

@barbp1357 Жыл бұрын

Super cute cards. I know just what papers and embellishments I am going to use to give this a try! Thank you!

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - have fun creating!

@purpleglo13 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karen. These are gorgeous and so easy to create. Have a great day!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I was really happy with how well it worked out, and how different the cards will look depending on papers/colours!

@robynmarshall2226 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a fabulous tutorial . The cards are gorgeous

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! - Thanks for watching & commenting 😊

@barbarawoodard4731 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Karen!! Love these cards. I have a lot of 6x6 paper to use up. Thank you so much for sharing your design!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@Boatpeep 2 жыл бұрын

These are super cute and can be used for all sorts of things! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it - thanks for taking the time to comment!

@MarciaFellner 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Will definitely be making sets of cards like these.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it - have fun creating!

@kathyaclaude4966 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@KarenAicken 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like it - it's still a favourite of mine to make up a trio of cards quickly. 😊

@shirleyh9583 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us this cute card and I appreciate your excellent instructions. This is a great layout and I look forward to trying it.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Comments like yours make me want to continue making videos! 😊

@lorip9600 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!! Karen, what a wonderful and unique idea. I have quite a few 6 x 6 pads and paper packs from when I used to make 6 x 6 cards. Now, I nearly always make slimline cards. Thank you SO much for this really cool idea. And, that's a great technique for standard slimline cards, too. Have a lovely day. Lori xx

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Yes, it works great for Slimlines too ... but you do end up with leftover papers. Which is usually how I roll, ha ha.

@YvetteOleaCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such wonderful step by step instructions. I love the way these cards turned out. I will have to try this for sure!! 💕😊🥰

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yvette … I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 😊

@Gerryfan1 2 жыл бұрын

Love this - thank you for the details. Can’t wait to make a few sets ❤️

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked them - have fun creating!

@beckykearns1296 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these ideas! I love mini slim lines and this is a great technique!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them - I love Mini Slimlines as well, and the Fold Flap technique is a great way to add a little somethin' somethin'

@reneecassidy7279 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Love your cards and will be digging out some of my 6x6 paper pads to try it out!

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it ... have fun creating!

@cindyn3383 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try these. Love the papers you used.

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@DarleneHope 2 жыл бұрын

Just made some of these… they turned out very nicely. I used clear acetate for one of the bases and liked how that looked as well…

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea .... I love clear cards!

@annricks Жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed it - what sizes are the circles? Thank you! Great card.

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Oh, I don't know what size as I rarely measure stuff like that. I simply pulled out my circle dies, decided which size I liked and went with it. I have done them with other sizes and different shapes as well (rectangles, hexagons). Remember your card width is 3-1/2", so you will want a shape that fits inside that width. Other than that, just have fun!

@teresaparry3172 Жыл бұрын

🥰🦋🌈🦋🥰

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dmullin9482 Жыл бұрын

I did not see a link to the thin foam squares, but I could have missed it. Can you advise if you use the 1/16 or the 1/32 size. Love your tutorials and cards. 🇨🇦

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Hi - I prefer the 1/32 size. I didn't list it in the description, as I use so much of it I buy huge rolls from U-Line (in Canada, but they are also in the USA). That is overwhelming for most crafters, which is why I don't list it. Plus shipping is high so I order enough of it (and other things) to make it worth my while. I know several retailers carry packages of thin foam mounting squares, if that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@monakraynak5333 Жыл бұрын

@@KarenAicken how thin is thin? Need to find in the US and looking for as close of a product as I can? This cards are so cute. I prefer min slimline cards over slimline. Great use of 6x6 paper of which I am a collector. Thanks 😊

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

@@monakraynak5333 Hi - I prefer the 1/32 size. I didn't list it in the description, as I use so much of it I buy huge rolls from U-Line (in Canada, but they are also in the USA). That is overwhelming for most crafters, which is why I don't list it. Plus shipping is high so I order enough of it (and other things) to make it worth my while. I know several retailers carry packages of thin foam mounting squares, if that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@janettagagnon3245 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to make these. Do you have a link or detailed info on the foam tape you’re using?

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I buy my thin foam tape from Uline.ca, two rolls at a time. That is a little overwhelming for most people so check your favourite on-line retailer, who usually carry thin foam squares. At least in Canada and the US. Hope that helps!

@janettagagnon3245 Жыл бұрын

@@KarenAicken what size squares do you buy?

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

The ones I use are 1/2" square but you can use smaller ones instead. It doesn't really support the flap, it just gives it a little lift. You can go ahead and use regular foam tape or even fun foam instead!

@diansolomon614 7 ай бұрын

Your video was so helpful but I do have a question. Do you sign your card on the back??

@KarenAicken 7 ай бұрын

What a good question! When I sent my cards (and the additional ones I've made since I first shared this video) I signed them below the sentiment, right on the circle element inside. Remember you can use any shape, so if you want more room you could use a vertical rectangle or oval on the fold and inside. Also, I know I wrote on the white inside center section on at least one of the cards I sent. Additionally, if you want more room you could write your longer message on the back! Apparently a lot of people do this when a card doesn't have enough room inside for more than a signature. Hope that helps!

@diansolomon614 7 ай бұрын

@@KarenAicken Thank you

@DarleneHope 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial on these super cute cards- very creative fun fold in an updated size! I appreciate your tips along the way 😁 Do you cut these bases from a 8.5 x 11 (letter size) piece of paper? Just wondering if you find you have easier to use scraps for sentiments or whatever if you start with it portrait or landscape?

@KarenAicken 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I do start with letter sized card stock for my card bases. For the Mini Slimline cards, my first cut is at the 6" mark on the long side (landscape). So that gives me an 8.5 x 6" piece of cardstock, and a very useable 4.5 x 8.5" leftover piece. I set that piece aside, and rotate the first piece on my cutter so I can cut it to 7" wide. That gives me a card base of 7" (the second cut) x 6" (the first cut). Score in the centre at 3.5" and there is the Mini Slimline card base. That leftover strip (which should be 1.5 x 6") is saved for sentiment strips, borders etc. I hope that helps!

@DarleneHope 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenAicken Thank you, Karen… that is so helpful! I appreciate it 🥰

@lucyc 8 ай бұрын

@@KarenAickenDid you mean to say 6 1/4" instead of 6" for the base size?

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

YES - good catch. I normally make my Mini Slimline 3.5 x 6" so that was a total slip. Definitely 6-1/4" for these ones, although if you did them at a 6" height you could easily trim your 6x6" paper to 6 x 5.75 and go from there.

@KarenAicken 8 ай бұрын

@DarleneHope EEK - for these cards that measurement is 8.5 x 6.25 and NOT the 6" as I said. I'm so used to making my Mini Slimline 3.5 x 6" that I never noticed it. Another viewer caught it and asked about it.

@NanRyan1 Жыл бұрын

I cannot see the links you are referring to

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

It is different depending on which device you are looking at, and which browser. Makes me nuts! You can try clicking on the title, or there might be a SEE MORE tab below the video or beside the title, or even click on my name for some of the devices. Hope that helps!

@zoetiley4724 Жыл бұрын

these colours are my fave so for me extra visually pleasing 🤩ive made fun fold slimline cards before but never thought to "bump up" the centre strip of patterned paper, such a fab idea, i am so going to have to try this. May I ask what thickness your foam tape is? im in the UK so typically over here its 2mm, but i worry thats often too high I am very glad you remembered your idea.

@KarenAicken Жыл бұрын

In Canada I buy the 1/32 thickness foam tape. I believe the standard stuff is 1/16”. Hope that helps! I know lots of retailers in Canada and the US carry thin foam tape 😊