Card making
 

Okay, please don't think I am stupid. What are the measurements for a basic card (square, and rectangle) I can't get my cards to look right so I buy the ones already folded but I have so much paper that I am tired of buying. Hope that makes sense. thanks for any help you wonderful ladies can give. Love SCS.;)

THIS IS THE ONE I USE ALMOST EVERY TIME I MAKE A CARD. CUT A PIECE OF 8 1/2 x 11 CARD STOCK IN HALF ON THE LONG (11 INCH) SIDE AT 5 1/2 INCHES. YOU SHOULD HAVE 2 PIECES OF CARD STOCK 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. FOLD IN HALF. YOU NOW HAVE 2 CARDS THAT MEASURE 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. THESE WILL FIT PERFECTLY IN AN A6 ENVELOPE.

Card measurements
 

OMG, thanks soooo much.:p

You can take the same piece of 8.5 x 11 paper and cut it so that the cut is parallel to the long side, fold in half and you have a card that is 5.5 inches long and 4.25 inches tall and opens from the side for something different. If I create a square card, I usually go for a 5" square. You would cut your paper 5" x 10" then fold in half.

check out the card sketch challenges...there are measurements for the panels and lots of great tips and ideas...here is the link to the challenge today...have fun..

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...d.php?t=317916

Card measurements
 

Thanks, everyone for helping me out on this. Ya'll are truley, truely remarkable. ;)