Ok....so this is a dumb question but....
 

what size cards do you all make the most of? I've been stamping for about 8 years but just recently placed a SU order....lots of BG stamps. I've just recently really got into using BG stamps (mostly after looking at all you guys cards in the gallery). I also placed a huge order to Cornish Heritage Farms for BG stamps.Most of my cards measure 7" X 5" folded, but the BG stamps are to small to cover in one stamping and I never can get them to line up if I try to do it in two. So is there some secret I don't know or are my cards too big? I would really appreciate any help because I am green with envy at all of the beautiful cards in the gallery and want to start making my own. :confused: Thanks!
Sharon

Most of the cards I make are a 1/2 sheet of 8 X 11 folded. That would make the folded card 4 X 5.5.

Actually, the paper is 8 1/2 x 11...so a half sheet would make a card 4 1/4 and 5 1/2 (not trying to be nitpicky here;) ). SU's background stamps are made to fit that size sheet...I'm not sure about Cornish Heritage Farms. HTH.
Lisa

I take an 8.5 x 11 sheet and cut it in half and then I get 2 cards bases. So the cards are all 4.25 X 5.5. That's the standard that most people around here make. Although I do like making some smaller square cards every now an then. Usually 4.25 x 4.25 so they fit in a regular envelope.

Same here I cut the 8.5 x 11 cardstock in half and get 2 of the 4.25 x 5.5 cards. They fit perfectly in the SU envelopes.

I'm a 4.25 x 5.5 or 5x5 square card maker...

Cornish Heritage Farms 'backgrounders' also work beautifully for 4.25 x 5.5 card fronts.

I prefer making my cards using the 1/2 sheet of cardstock... mostly because I like to buy my envelopes in quantity and they are much easier to find.

Have a FUNtastic day!

Dancing Rain

I've been stamping for 2-1/2 years now and have only made 4.25 X 5.5 cards. I guess it's because that's what fits into all my envelopes. Maybe some day I'll venture out and try something different! have fun with your new background stamps!

Thanks to everyone for your replies! I will be downsizing my cards, so watch for me in the gallery!
Thanks again
Sharon

Sharon, if you really prefer to make this size card, you could stamp the background on a smaller piece and layer it on the larger card.

Here is a use of only part of the background stamp
Double-half background is kind of fun, too
HTH

4.25x5.5. Though I do love square cards (4.25x4.25)...I just usually go for the regular size.

Oh and I love ATC's.

Okay, here's my idea:

Look at the card front horizontally. Stamp the background stamp on the left & right side but don't worry about lining it up. Then take a cordinating ribbon, fibers, or paper and cover up the seam. Then mount your image/design in the center and add your embellishments.

Does that work? Is that dumb?

Not to me. Kind of like my first example?

Thank you for all the tips and ideas! I completely understand your suggestions and will certainly be using them. I really appreciate everyones input. :)