It’s Worth the 1/8″

I try my best to avoid measurements smaller than a quarter inch as they seem to strike fear in the hearts of many. But sometimes the 1/8″ is worth the effort. You’ll need your measuring smarticles to trim the panel grid for this set of four perfectly-spaced panels on four 5×7″ cards . . .

Start with your paper trimmer and four sheets of 12×12 Celebrate paper. I used the Teal Print, Orange Print, White Print and Gray Pattern Plain.

1. Trim each sheet at 11-3/4 and 7″.
2. Cut the 7×12 horizontally at 10″.
3. Trim the 2×7 horizontally at 6-3/8 and 4-3/8″.
4. Cut the 4-3/4×12 horizontally at 10-1/4 and 6-3/4″.
5. Trim the 3-1/2×4-3/4 horizontally at 2-3/8″.
6. Cut one 2-3/8×3-1/2 horizontally at 2-7/8″.
7. Trim the 1-3/4×4-3/4 horizontally at 4-1/8″.
8. Score and fold each 7×10 horizontally at 5″ to make four card bases.

Sort the card bases and panels to distribute the four colors in a pleasing arrangement. The 1/8-inch measurements help create equal spacing between all four elements. (It’s a “Type A” thing!)

CARD ONE – “Let’s Celebrate” sentiment from the Greeting UM.

CARD TWO: “Happy Birthday” sentiment from the Greeting UM

CARD THREE: “Admit it” sentiment from the Jumbo UM.

CARD FOUR: “Life is a Celebration” sentiment from the Art Nouveau UM.

Each card was topped off with some ribbon from the Celebrate collection.

In some cases, use the plain side of a print to tone down a busy pattern or create more contrast between layers.

Your assignment: give this formula a try. Happy measuring!

Tricia