Help! What size paper do I use?
Updated: Jan 17, 2020
Stamping Basics to Remember
· Cardstock size begins as 8.5 x 11 inches
· Cut in half it is 8.5 x 5.5 inches; hg7vg\77
· Fold in half so your card base will be 4.25 x 5.5 inches
These layers go from the card base up to your top layer:
Layer Length in Inches Width in Inches
1 5. 50 4. 25
2 5. 25 4. 00
3 5. 00 3. 75
4 4. 75 3. 50
5 4. 50 3. 25
6 4. 25 3. 00
7 4. 00 2. 75
8 3. 75 2. 50
9 3. 50 2. 25
10 3.25 2. 00
11 3. 00 1. 75
12 2.75 1. 50
Standard Gate Fold
Paper is 8.5 x 5.5 in.
Score: 2 and 6. 5 in.
Double Accordion
Gate Fold
Paper is 12 x 5.5 in.
Score at 2, 4, 8, 10 in.
Accordion Fold
Paper is 5.5 x 10 in.
Score at 2, 4, 6, 8 in.
TIPS:
When stamping, stay in a similar color palate; for example…
· Brights: Black outline
· Neutrals: Brown, like soft suede
· Subtles: Smoky Slate or Gray Granite
· Regals: Gorgeous Grape or Night of Navy
STAMP CLEANER:
· 2 Tablespoons glycerin (local pharmacy)
· 8 oz. distilled water
· 1 teaspoon baby wash (or maybe blue Dawn)
Mix and place in spray bottle. Use on stamps and stamp on paper towel until clean.