Learn how to create stylish handmade cards using torn paper and coloured linen cardstock. In this creative card making DIY, you’ll use a tearing ruler to give your paper decorative edges and a modern, textured look. Perfect for adding depth and character to your card designs.
Grab a pack of A4 linen cardstock and select your desired colours. Use a tearing ruler to tear strips approximately 1 to 1.2 inches (2.5 to 3 cm) wide.
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Cut the strips in half to a length of 4.1 inches (10.5 cm).
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Cut a sheet of black linen cardstock to 5.4 x 0.7 inches (13.8 x 1.8 cm). Create a passe-partout by placing the paper in the cutter at 1 inches (2.5 cm) and cutting 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the edge each time. Remove the cut-out square from the center.
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Flip the passe-partout and decide how many strips you want to adhere to the back. Mark with a pencil where the strips should be placed and apply double-sided tape to two sides.
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Choose a colour sequence for the strips and start adhering them from the bottom, overlapping like roof tiles.
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Continue until all strips are attached. Add double-sided tape to the other two sides and then add more tape all around to attach it to another piece of paper or cardboard.
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Cut a sheet of white linen cardstock to 5.8 x 5.8 inches (14.8 x 14.8 cm) and affix the cut-out piece on top. Now you can either make it into a frame or craft a card from it.
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