Cheery Thirds Cards

Both cards are made using the thirds theory.
1/3 and 2/3 division between colors or papers
is very pleasing to the eye.

The textured portion does not extend to
the entire piece of card stock.
On what remained of the flat part,
I used two different punch designs.
A narrow strip of the scrapbook
paper was attached to the unembossed
area between the embossing and punching.

Thank You and Sympathy Cards

This design will work with just about any
small greeting or phrase.
It is also a great way to use your scraps.

Begin with a fairly light scrap book paper
that your stamping will show up on.
You will need a piece at least big enough to cover the
bottom one third of the card base and
a very narrow piece to place on the
embossed card stock.
Attach the scrap book paper
to the bottom portion of a card base.

Use a coordinating card stock for the embossed
and punched portion.
Place only the upper portion of the card stock
in the embossing folder, leaving a small
part unembossed and plain.
Punch the plain part with whatever
punch you have on hand that will
be pleasing with your scrap book paper.

Attach the embossed plain card stock
to the upper portion of your card.
The scrap book paper should show
through the punching.
Use the narrow strip of matching scrap
book paper between the punch area and
the embossing folder textured portion.