One Easy Card Layout You’ll Use Again and Again (Video)

Have you ever sat down at your craft table with beautiful supplies and then wondered where to start?

I think every cardmaker has been there.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t making the card.

It’s deciding what to make.

That’s one of the reasons I love today’s project so much.

Instead of creating a layout you’ll only use once, this is the kind of design you can come back to over and over simply by changing the designer paper, ribbon, or sentiment.

The result is a fresh new card every time—without having to reinvent the wheel.

Why This Layout Works

This card starts with three simple designer paper (DSP) strips layered over a beautifully textured embossed background.

The strips are cut to 1″ x 2-3/4″, making them perfect for using smaller pieces of designer paper that might otherwise end up in your scrap bin.

I paired them with:

• The new Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder
• Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper
• Scalloped Blooms Dies
• Moody Palette Glossy Dots embellishments
• Coordinating shiny ribbon

Each element is simple on its own, but together they create a card that feels polished, layered, and thoughtfully designed.

One Layout… Endless Possibilities

One of my favorite things about this layout is how easy it is to customize.

• Change the paper.
• Switch the ribbon.
• Use a different sentiment.

Before you know it, you’ve created a completely different card while using the exact same layout.

That’s exactly what I’ll be doing as I create several bonus cards for my July Cultivated Creativity kits.

Using the same foundation while changing the designer paper allows me to create multiple unique cards without having to design something completely new each time.

It’s one of my favorite ways to get more enjoyment from the supplies I already have.

A Simple Design Tip

Notice how the textured background quietly supports the designer paper instead of competing with it.

Texture doesn’t always have to be the star.

Sometimes its job is simply to add depth while allowing your focal point to shine.

Little design choices like that can make a big difference in the finished card.

Project Layers (Imperial):

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Basic Beige
• 5-1/4” x 4” Basic Beige-emboss
• 3” x 4-1/4” Cloud Cover
• 5-1/4” x 4” Basic White
• (4) 1” x 2-3/4” DSP
• 2” x 3/4” DSP die-cut label
• Approx. 9” Twine

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simply click the button below to access the printable file.

Ready to recreate this project?

Watch the video tutorial below where I’ll walk you through the card step by step, including my measurements, layering tips, ribbon choices, and ideas for creating multiple cards using the same layout.

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite designer paper and remember that you don’t need a brand-new idea every time you sit down to craft.

Sometimes one great layout is all you need.

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Before you go…I’d love to know:

When you find a layout you really love…

Do you recreate it with different papers, or are you always looking for something completely new?

Leave a comment below and let me know—I always enjoy hearing how you approach your cardmaking!

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