Easy Card Template for Double Sided Patterned Paper

Ever love both sides of a sheet of patterned paper so much that you can't bear to cut it? That's me! Design Team Member Kate here, with an easy card template that showcases BOTH sides of that pretty cardstock you've been hoarding.

This card sketch idea is great for any occasion. AND you can get FOUR cards from one sheet of 12x12 patterned paper. Feel free to cut into those papers you can't part with, because you'll be putting them to good use here. 

Card Template Cutting Instructions

• Layering piece for base: (or just use a colored A2 card base) 4 x 5 1/2 inches
• Double Sided patterned paper: (cut 2 pieces) 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches
• Circle: 2 1/2 inches
• Sentiment strip: (pre-made or cut to fit your sentiment) You could even use a die cut!

Easter Card Supplies:

• Hello Spring by American Crafts (similar style here)
• Bazzill Smoothies in Ocean Breeze, Marmalade Blast, Cerise Pink
• Bazzill Card Shoppe in Sour Lemon, Spearmint
• Neenah Solar White
• Stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Here's a few of our favorite double sided papers found in our shop... 

• AQUA FLORAL - 12X12 DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERNED PAPER - AMERICAN CRAFTS
• BIG DREAMS - 12X12 DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERNED PAPER - AMERICAN CRAFTS

• CITY FLOWERS - 12X12 PATTERNED CARDSTOCK - CARTA BELLA
• DRESS FOR SUCCESS - 12X12 DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERNED PAPER - ECHO PARK

• KITE FLYING - 12X12 DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERNED PAPER - ECHO PARK
• FOREIGNER - 12X12 DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERNED CARDSTOCK - CRATE PAPER

-Kate

Here's another easy handmade card template to inspire you!