An oversized card?

[TxEngTchr]

I have been comissioned to make a card for a friend's dad. I make tons of cards, but this on needs to be oversized. In my friend's words, "I want it bigger than normal." Help! I know that I could just literally make the card bigger, but I'm going for something spectacular! Does anyone have any idea how to make a card with larger dimensions than 4 1/4 x 51/2? And ideas or templates would be great! Thanks!

[stampnsk8r]

It sounds like you're used to making an A2 which is the size you mentioned. Larger and common card sizes are A6 (4.4 x 6.25) and A9 (5 x 8.5) These envelopes are easy to find. If you want to make a larger card in a different size...you can make your own envelope. the Scor-Pal website has several different envelope styles and how to make them. When you're matting...just cut your mats to 1/4 inch smaller then your base card...that'll give you 1/8 inch border all the way around. Check out the sketch challenges here on splitcoast for easy to use sketches.

HTH

[TxEngTchr]

Lisa,
Thank you so much! That's just what I needed.

[winnieu]

I make the size Lisa mentioned for some elderly people who like to see them bigger. One 8 1/2 x 11 piece just folded in half. Found envelopes that fit in Staples too.

[Card Maker 01]

If you are referring to the actual card, why not try a Double Tri-fold Gate card: Using cheap thin cards Using cheap thin cards by sharron246 at Splitcoaststampers

I did this using regular white cardstock. It worked out great. If you want it even bigger, use 12" x 12" cardstock.

or a Double Tri-Fold Shutter Card: Kreative Jewels: Double Tri-Shutter Fold Card or Suzanne's Stamping Spot Double Tri-Fold Shutter Card: suzzstampingspot.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-daily-bread-designs-january-release.html

Hope this helps.

[Card Maker 01]

Here's another one: A Flip Book:Flip Book Step-By-Step | Ustamp4Fun.com

[Beate]

I love to create bigger cards with a shaped card base. If you have Grand Nestabilities, they make for some wonderful card bases.

[Card Maker 01]

I just saw the latest Sandi Genovese video where she says that Michaels carrys 19-1/2" x 25-1/2" Canson paper (like heavyweight cardstock) in the art section, not the scrapbooking section. That would definitely be a BIG card!

[TxEngTchr]

Such wonderful, BEAUTIFUL ideas! Now I cannot wait to make this snorkeling card! Y'all are the best