Recently I was
creating little pieces of art called ATC's or Artists Trading Cards. This
particular project was actually a variation (in that the card itself was an
envelope). A standard ATC is 2 1/2"
x 3 1/2"... so-ooo what size paper do I need and where do I find a
template? There are quite a few templates available on the web, but still I
wondered "How do I determine a custom size?" I have been busy studying this and today I'm going to show you how it's done... Here we go!
Simply Scored™ Custom
Envelope Tutorial
You'll need:
- Simply Scored scoring board
- Simply Scored diagonal plate
- Paper or cardstock
- card or other rectangular art
- scissors or 1 1/4 square punch
- paper cutter or scissors
- glue to seal envelope
Now just sit back and follow along with the video :)
Set the diagonal plate in position on the score board. Lay
your card down in the upper left of the plate so its position is between tick
marks (grooves) that show the same measurement at both directions. Example:
card is positioned so both corners read 1 3/4".
Determining size
to cut your paper-Next, lay a piece of paper along the bottom edge of the card aligned
with left side of the score board. Note the measurement, add 1/2". That measurement
is the size you cut your paper. Example: the card at its bottom edge was 4 1/4" so you would cut the paper 4 3/4"
square.
Score narrow side- Lay the card back in position on
top of the sized paper (so its position is between tick marks (grooves) that
show the same measurement at both directions.) Move one tick mark over and
score (1/8" away from card). Repeat with the paper rotated to opposite
side.
Score wide side- Reposition card aligning wider side
so its position is between tick marks (grooves) that show the same measurement
at both directions. Move one tick mark over and score (1/8" away from
card). Repeat with the paper rotated to opposite side.
My envelope is cut to
fit my ATC (it was 2 1/2"x 3 1/2").
The measurement when
laid on the narrow side was 1 3/4".
When I laid the
paper at the bottom edge of the card the
measurement was 4 1/4" so I cut my paper 1/2" larger at 4 3/4").
The measurement when
laid on the narrow side was 1 3/4" so I scored it 1 7/8".
The measurement when
laid on the wide side was 2 1/2" so I scored it at 2 5/8".
*Watch for a future post on ATCE's or Artist Trading Card Envelopes.
