Stack and Cut Quilt Cards

Make a set of backgrounds at once by cutting stacked papers together.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   To make 5 cards, cut five of each of the following:
   Scrapbook paper: 3-3/4” X 5”
   Cardstock layer for gluing base: 3-3/4” X 5”
   Accent layer: 3-7/8” X 5-1/8”
   Card base: 4-1/4” X 11”
   
   Stack the five pieces of scrapbook paper. Hold them firmly together and insert a corner in the trimmer. Cut through all five layers. Keep the layers of the cut pieces in order and set aside.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Rotate the stacked scrapbook paper. Reinsert the stack into the trimmer and make another cut. Keeping the layers in order, place the cut pieces next to the previously cut pieces to recreate the original rectangle.

   

3. Step 3

   Continue working, rotating and cutting until you have five sections.

   

4. Step 4

   Pick up one stack and shuffle the top layer to the bottom of the pile.

   

5. Step 5

   Pick up the second stack and shuffle two layers to the bottom. Then for the third stack shuffle three layers and for the forth shuffle four layers. Keep the fifth stack as it is.

   

6. Step 6

   Add adhesive to one of the 3-3/4” X 5” piece of cardstock. Using the top layer from each stack, reassemble the pieces.

   

7. Step 7

   For the second card use the second layer from each stack, and so on to create the five quilted pieces.

   

8. Step 8

   Trim a tiny bit from each side to even up the edges.

   

9. Step 9

   Layer each quilted piece on the accent layer and then on the card base. Have fun decorating!

   

10. Step 10

    Complete the project.

    

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