Life got a little wild last week—Stampalooza prep has me buried in glitter and to-do lists—so the video I meant to post last Thursday is finally making its debut today. Better late than never, right?
Today I’m walking you through a quick and simple idea that’ll stretch your creativity: using one sketch to create both a handmade card and a 12″ x 12″ scrapbook layout. Whether you’re a cardmaker who’s curious about scrapbooking or a memory keeper who’s thought, “Maybe I’ll try a card,” this is your permission slip to give it a shot.
Triple Banner Sketch: A Shared Starting Point
Let’s talk about the real star of this project: the Triple Banner Sketch.
This simple sketch features three vertical banners, a sentiment strip, and a sprinkle of embellishments. That’s it. But don’t let the simplicity fool you—this design is a powerhouse of flexibility.
From Sketch to Handmade Card
First up, the card. I used Stampin’ Up!’s Painterly Pears DSP (gorgeous, by the way) to create the banners and paired it with two-tone cardstock for a sentiment layer. To add visual interest, I tore the two-tone cardstock to reveal that fabulous white core. The sentiment comes from the Sweet Jar stamp set and is stamped in Secret Sea ink (it’s my new fav!).
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From Card to Scrapbook Layout: Scaling Up
Now, here’s where the magic happens. That same Triple Banner Sketch? It transitions beautifully into a scrapbook layout. All I did was double the banner widths—from 2″ on the card to 4″ on the page—and extend the lengths. I kept the sentiment strip but moved it down toward the bottom to balance the space. Then I added some photo placeholders to get the layout started.
I haven’t finalized which photos I’ll use yet, but this layout gives me a solid starting point. And yes, I’ll be creating a coordinating spread for the opposite side of the layout once I choose my photos and story. Keep an eye out on my socials for the finished version!
Crafty Tip: How to Extend a Die Cut Banner
Some of my banners were longer than my Party Banners dies—no problem! Here’s the trick:
- Align your paper in the die but keep the top edge of the paper laying over the die so it doesn’t get cut.
- Run it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine.
- Boom! Just the bottom edge gets cut, and your banner is now however long you want.
This trick works beautifully with the Party Banners Dies (or any banner-style die) and gives you so much more flexibility with layout design.
Try It Yourself
So here’s my challenge to you:
🔹 If you’re a cardmaker, try translating one of your favorite layouts into a scrapbook page.
🔹 If you’re a scrapbooker, pick a layout you love and scale it down for a card.
Paper crafting is all connected—it’s just a matter of how big your canvas is.
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🧮 Measurements
Triple Banner Card:
- Card Base 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼” (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm)
- 3 Banners 2″ x 4 ½”; 2″ x 4″; & 2″ x 3 ½” (5 cm x 11.5 cm; 5 cm x 10 cm: & 5 cm x 9 cm)
- Sentiment strip 4″ x 1″ (10 cm x 3 cm)
Triple Banner Scrapbook Page:
- Banners: 4″ x 6 ½”; 4 x 5 ¾”; 4″ x 5″ (10 cm x 16.5 cm; 10 cm x 14.5 cm; 10 cm x 13 cm)
- Torn two-tone cardstock sentiment strip 3″ x 12″ (9 cm x 30.5 cm)
- Cardstock mats for photos two at 4 ¼ x 3 ¼” (10.5 cm x 8.5 cm) and one at 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” (8.5 cm x 8.5 cm)
- Photos two at 4″ x 3″ (10 cm x 8 cm) and one at 3″ x 3″ (8 cm x 8 cm)
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Thanks for stopping by and crafting with me today. Whether you’re working with a 4 ¼” card front or a 12″ scrapbook page, I hope this post showed you that creativity scales beautifully.
See you next time,
💚 Judy
Disclaimer: The content shared here reflects my personal experiences and creative journey. The views and opinions expressed are my own and do not represent those of Stampin’ Up!®. This information is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended as medical, financial, or legal advice. Results and experiences may vary.