Fold Flap Mini Slimline Cards Using 6 x 6" Papers & NO SCRAPS!

I am happy that this worked out so well - using three coordinating 6 x 6" patterned papers to make three Fold Flap Mini Slimline cards with NO leftover patterned paper scraps! Change it up - add different sentiments inside, different embellishments and you could end up with three different cards for your stash. Or, create them very similar as I did here. SO many options and I will be doing this again for sure. What a great way to build up your card stash!
I have a coordinating blog post with shopping links here: paintedmountai...
For reference, your card base is 7 x 6.25"
Score at 1.25 and 3.5"
Patterned paper - first cut is 1" (for the fold flap) and the second is 3.25" (for the inside). The leftover piece fits on the left front as shown in the video.

[@janemason9557]

Love the mini slimline card! TFS

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much!

[@Roxanne-xx9nv]

Very pretty cards. I’m looking forward to seeing your collab with Crafty Al tomorrow.

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you - it was fun being back on the team, if only for this month.

[@ChelleStamps]

This is a great card design! Love it!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much!

[@taniab2018]

Love your cards. Great paper choices!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much!

[@ginawells2402]

Beautiful cards ❤❤❤

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much 😊

[@caseyslove]

I really like it when designers show the project right at the beginning of the video. These are beautiful cards. Thank you for your video.

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome … glad you liked the cards & thanks for watching!

[@kzisek7528]

Such pretty cards.

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rebeccah.h.8838]

These are so cute!!!

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them - thanks for commenting!

[@caseyslove]

Great cards and tutorial! Thank you. Looking forward to making these cards. 🇨🇦

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you - it was really fun seeing Alicia turn it into a Sheetload. Hope you will play along, I am looking forward to tomorrow morning to see what the Sheetload team came up with using the idea.

[@kymlafontaine1162]

Love those. Thanks Karen.

[@KarenAicken]

So glad you like them!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Awesome cards!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@BarbaraRogers65]

Such cute cards. Found you through a post from Crafty AL.:)

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks for letting me know! I hope you play along with this month's Sheetload 😊

[@msgloriaplunkett]

Love this layout. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome - have fun with it!

[@hildy8870]

Love them!

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you!

[@dabailey1000]

Thank you so very much for this awesome video. Love your style. Several things I really liked was: You provided template instructions, focusing on inside as well as outside. ❤

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you for such a lovely comment - you made my day!

[@angieadwin8515]

I love these cards. Can't wait to make something similar.

[@KarenAicken]

Have fun - thanks for watching and commenting!

[@cydneejaneargumedodawson8650]

This is a Super Awesome card! 🥳 I’m visual, so I greatly appreciate all your tips. Thanks so much for sharing 🥰

[@KarenAicken]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@BeadCraftBabe]

Your cards are gorgeous❤thank you for inspiration ❤Eve

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them - thanks for watching!

[@jenrodgers4677]

Fabulous!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much - have fun creating!

[@cindywatson3083]

Cute!!!!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks - glad you like them!

[@DannisDreams]

Those cards are just so sweet and fun!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much!!

[@longlivedemocracy756]

There are really cute. I’ve been wanting to make some slimline cards. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks for watching and commenting ... have fun creating!

[@rosalieridle9970]

Hello.. I’m so happy I found you! I need to make many thank u ‘s and this slimline is perfect! Thank you!

[@KarenAicken]

Welcome! I am always surprised at how different the cards can look with different papers and embellishments etc. have fun!

[@shellyrene5708]

Loved the amazingly easy instructions and visual aid!!! New to your channel 😊

[@KarenAicken]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kayjones6254]

Thanks for sharing....excited to try a mini slimline card

[@KarenAicken]

I love Mini Slimlines ... hope you enjoy making them!

[@viviankay54]

Thank you so much for sharing this design, I am loving how these are turning out. You make the math easy, Bless you,

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome - I am NOT a fan of math, so try to keep my measurements easy when making cards. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mzp6620]

I love this card design, I can't wait to try it.

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like it! It's one I still get a lot of use out of - have fun creating!

[@mzp6620]

@@KarenAicken I just made my brother a card using this design--LOVE IT and it's so easy and looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@KarenAicken]

So happy to hear that - thank you for letting me know!

[@christinebagatin5945]

Happy I found you! Awesome card! Will make for Mother’s Day! Also, it is great that you are Canadian! Tnx again.

[@KarenAicken]

Welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@lionunderthestars7019]

First video of yours that I've watched. I liked that it was short and sweet. It was clear from the start what the project was. The instructions were equally as clear. I looked over the thumbnails of some of your other videos and like that I can browse it and choose a card project easily. These particular cards are great. I have so much 6 x 6 paper and I love mini slimlines. Easy to make this pattern one's own. New Subscriber.

[@KarenAicken]

Welcome to my channel! I had a busy time with travelling and family over the summer so haven't been able to do a lot of tutorials but I'm looking forward to doing some more now that things have settled down a little. I do have a Gift Card Holder tutorial coming later this month! I appreciate you taking the time to comment - thank you.

[@lucyc]

This is a great card! Thanks for sharing.😊 New 🇨🇦 subscriber!

[@KarenAicken]

Welcome! - glad you like the cards. Have fun creating.

[@wendywilson1736]

Thanks! I wanted some simple Christmas cards for great nieces and nephews. I have a couple pads to finish up, and these will be different enough so each child in a household will have a different card. I bought the #8 envelopes awhile back, thinking I'd make the mini slimline cards someday. I'll be using cutaparts and die cuts I have leftover from last year.

[@KarenAicken]

I'm so glad this was helpful ... have fun creating the holiday cards!

[@vanmeertan]

Always enjoy your video's Sweet Lady!! Great inspiration for me today too - cuz i have the day off!!

[@KarenAicken]

I'm so glad - hope you get some playtime!

[@marilynm2661]

Love these, Karen! I've made a "regular" size fold flap.

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks ... I've been preferring Slimline and Mini Slimlines (after 30+ years of 'regular' size) so I'm happy that this worked out so well! Glad you liked them.

[@kathyaclaude4966]

❤❤❤

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like it - it's still a favourite of mine to make up a trio of cards quickly. 😊

[@susieqmartin2746]

Love this job well done THANK YOU 😊🥂

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much! I did see your comment on my blog, but there is no reply button on Blogger. ?? Anyhow, you can't go wrong with those rulers - they are the perfect size for card making! Enjoy.

[@susieqmartin2746]

@@KarenAicken Thank you! I don’t know what was up with my iPad and YT not letting me comment earlier it’s working now!🥂

[@bethannetodd8878]

Love this ... I'm always looking for new ways to use my stash of pattern paper .. and my favorite size is mini slimlines, I will be making some for sure ! Thanks for sharing !

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome - glad you liked it. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@beckykearns1296]

And thank you for the tip about the #8 envelope - now I don’t have to make them 😊

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome!

[@katiehaley9295]

Love this! Thank you!

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome!

[@janwarren3665]

Wow! What a wonderful video! Awesome way to use the 6x6 papers! Loved your design, and the adorable cards! Thank You so much!! Blessings!💕

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you enjoyed it! I have actually used this technique several more times - and depending on the papers you choose and the shape on the front, they look completely different each time! Have fun creating.

[@janwarren3665]

@@KarenAicken I will be watching for more...Thanks! You too!!:)

[@loribeck7496]

Can't wait to try these, I just got a bunch of 6x6 pads on clearance.

[@KarenAicken]

Well this technique video was good timing for you! Have fun playing with your new paper pads.

[@jesseb5112]

Absolutely adorable!!

[@KarenAicken]

So glad you like them!

[@shellyt9620]

This was so helpful. I’m a new card maker and I find the visual of your template to be key in giving this a try. I’m glad you remembered your idea in the morning!!! ❤ so many times I don’t! Great video

[@KarenAicken]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to comment 😊

[@dariasikorski7217]

Love your cards and a great idea! Love mini slim line cards!

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them! This is one of my most popular videos, and I still use this technique! I appreciate you watching and commenting. 😊

[@tlglock1637]

Oh my goodness! I have a horde of 6x6 pattern papers. Because of your video, I hope I will make a huge dent in that horde. Thank you! Also, your card is adorable!

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you - I still turn to this layout and it works for pretty much any occasion! Have fun using up some of your 6x6" papers, and thanks for watching!

[@roxannetucker5813]

Saw your video and had to stop by to see another amazing slime line card. Loved your design and the papers chosen that make very nice Birthday cards. Thanks for taking us viewers through your thought process.

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you so much! I love a technique that is fairly easy, uses UP some patterned paper and can work for a variety of occasions!

[@brendarochon838]

I love this dsp Karen, not to mention the cards are lovely. Thanks so much for sharing 😎🇨🇦

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome - It's a fun technique. I've done them for Christmas and several other occasions too!

[@gigiandrews5327]

Beautiful cards!!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much!

[@robynmarshall2226]

Thank you for a fabulous tutorial . The cards are gorgeous

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome! - Thanks for watching & commenting 😊

[@teresaparry3172]

🥰🦋🌈🦋🥰

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks!

[@purpleglo13]

Thanks so much Karen. These are gorgeous and so easy to create. Have a great day!

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them! I was really happy with how well it worked out, and how different the cards will look depending on papers/colours!

[@barbp1357]

Super cute cards. I know just what papers and embellishments I am going to use to give this a try! Thank you!

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome - have fun creating!

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

I love these cards. I’m so glad you assembled one in the video. Your creativity always amazes me. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to leave me such a nice comment. 😊

[@louannewronski4352]

Adorable! Thanks so much for sharing. Off to my craft room, ASAP!

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like it … have fun creating!

[@MarciaFellner]

Great idea! Will definitely be making sets of cards like these.

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like it - have fun creating!

[@lorip9600]

WOW!! Karen, what a wonderful and unique idea. I have quite a few 6 x 6 pads and paper packs from when I used to make 6 x 6 cards. Now, I nearly always make slimline cards. Thank you SO much for this really cool idea. And, that's a great technique for standard slimline cards, too. Have a lovely day. Lori xx

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them! Yes, it works great for Slimlines too ... but you do end up with leftover papers. Which is usually how I roll, ha ha.

[@barbarawoodard4731]

Oh Karen!! Love these cards. I have a lot of 6x6 paper to use up. Thank you so much for sharing your design!

[@KarenAicken]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Boatpeep]

These are super cute and can be used for all sorts of things! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you liked it - thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@shirleyh9583]

Thank you for showing us this cute card and I appreciate your excellent instructions. This is a great layout and I look forward to trying it.

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you so much! Comments like yours make me want to continue making videos! 😊

[@beckykearns1296]

Thank you for these ideas! I love mini slim lines and this is a great technique!

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them - I love Mini Slimlines as well, and the Fold Flap technique is a great way to add a little somethin' somethin'

[@YvetteOleaCreates]

Thank you for such wonderful step by step instructions. I love the way these cards turned out. I will have to try this for sure!! 💕😊🥰

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you Yvette … I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 😊

[@DarleneHope]

Just made some of these… they turned out very nicely. I used clear acetate for one of the bases and liked how that looked as well…

[@KarenAicken]

What a great idea .... I love clear cards!

[@cindyn3383]

Can’t wait to try these. Love the papers you used.

[@KarenAicken]

Yay! Thank you!

[@reneecassidy7279]

This is brilliant! Love your cards and will be digging out some of my 6x6 paper pads to try it out!

[@KarenAicken]

So glad you liked it ... have fun creating!

[@jennifermores413]

Great card! Thank you for sharing. I am going to make some of these today so that I have them ready to add a sentiment when needed.❤️

[@KarenAicken]

Great idea to have them ready to go when you need one. Enjoy!

[@annricks]

Maybe I missed it - what sizes are the circles? Thank you! Great card.

[@KarenAicken]

Oh, I don't know what size as I rarely measure stuff like that. I simply pulled out my circle dies, decided which size I liked and went with it. I have done them with other sizes and different shapes as well (rectangles, hexagons). Remember your card width is 3-1/2", so you will want a shape that fits inside that width. Other than that, just have fun!

[@Gerryfan1]

Love this - thank you for the details. Can’t wait to make a few sets ❤️

[@KarenAicken]

So glad you liked them - have fun creating!

[@zoetiley4724]

these colours are my fave so for me extra visually pleasing 🤩ive made fun fold slimline cards before but never thought to "bump up" the centre strip of patterned paper, such a fab idea, i am so going to have to try this. May I ask what thickness your foam tape is? im in the UK so typically over here its 2mm, but i worry thats often too high I am very glad you remembered your idea.

[@KarenAicken]

In Canada I buy the 1/32 thickness foam tape. I believe the standard stuff is 1/16”. Hope that helps! I know lots of retailers in Canada and the US carry thin foam tape 😊

[@janettagagnon3245]

I can’t wait to make these. Do you have a link or detailed info on the foam tape you’re using?

[@KarenAicken]

Glad you like them! I buy my thin foam tape from Uline.ca, two rolls at a time. That is a little overwhelming for most people so check your favourite on-line retailer, who usually carry thin foam squares. At least in Canada and the US. Hope that helps!

[@janettagagnon3245]

@@KarenAicken what size squares do you buy?

[@KarenAicken]

The ones I use are 1/2" square but you can use smaller ones instead. It doesn't really support the flap, it just gives it a little lift. You can go ahead and use regular foam tape or even fun foam instead!

[@dmullin9482]

I did not see a link to the thin foam squares, but I could have missed it. Can you advise if you use the 1/16 or the 1/32 size. Love your tutorials and cards. 🇨🇦

[@KarenAicken]

Hi - I prefer the 1/32 size. I didn't list it in the description, as I use so much of it I buy huge rolls from U-Line (in Canada, but they are also in the USA). That is overwhelming for most crafters, which is why I don't list it. Plus shipping is high so I order enough of it (and other things) to make it worth my while. I know several retailers carry packages of thin foam mounting squares, if that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@monakraynak5333]

@@KarenAicken how thin is thin? Need to find in the US and looking for as close of a product as I can? This cards are so cute. I prefer min slimline cards over slimline. Great use of 6x6 paper of which I am a collector. Thanks 😊

[@KarenAicken]

@@monakraynak5333 Hi - I prefer the 1/32 size. I didn't list it in the description, as I use so much of it I buy huge rolls from U-Line (in Canada, but they are also in the USA). That is overwhelming for most crafters, which is why I don't list it. Plus shipping is high so I order enough of it (and other things) to make it worth my while. I know several retailers carry packages of thin foam mounting squares, if that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@diansolomon614]

Your video was so helpful but I do have a question. Do you sign your card on the back??

[@KarenAicken]

What a good question! When I sent my cards (and the additional ones I've made since I first shared this video) I signed them below the sentiment, right on the circle element inside. Remember you can use any shape, so if you want more room you could use a vertical rectangle or oval on the fold and inside. Also, I know I wrote on the white inside center section on at least one of the cards I sent. Additionally, if you want more room you could write your longer message on the back! Apparently a lot of people do this when a card doesn't have enough room inside for more than a signature. Hope that helps!

[@diansolomon614]

@@KarenAicken Thank you

[@NanRyan1]

I cannot see the links you are referring to

[@KarenAicken]

It is different depending on which device you are looking at, and which browser. Makes me nuts! You can try clicking on the title, or there might be a SEE MORE tab below the video or beside the title, or even click on my name for some of the devices. Hope that helps!

[@DarleneHope]

Thanks for the tutorial on these super cute cards- very creative fun fold in an updated size! I appreciate your tips along the way 😁 Do you cut these bases from a 8.5 x 11 (letter size) piece of paper? Just wondering if you find you have easier to use scraps for sentiments or whatever if you start with it portrait or landscape?

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you! Yes, I do start with letter sized card stock for my card bases. For the Mini Slimline cards, my first cut is at the 6" mark on the long side (landscape). So that gives me an 8.5 x 6" piece of cardstock, and a very useable 4.5 x 8.5" leftover piece. I set that piece aside, and rotate the first piece on my cutter so I can cut it to 7" wide. That gives me a card base of 7" (the second cut) x 6" (the first cut). Score in the centre at 3.5" and there is the Mini Slimline card base. That leftover strip (which should be 1.5 x 6") is saved for sentiment strips, borders etc. I hope that helps!

[@DarleneHope]

@@KarenAicken Thank you, Karen… that is so helpful! I appreciate it 🥰

[@lucyc]

​@@KarenAickenDid you mean to say 6 1/4" instead of 6" for the base size?

[@KarenAicken]

YES - good catch. I normally make my Mini Slimline 3.5 x 6" so that was a total slip. Definitely 6-1/4" for these ones, although if you did them at a 6" height you could easily trim your 6x6" paper to 6 x 5.75 and go from there.

[@KarenAicken]

@DarleneHope EEK - for these cards that measurement is 8.5 x 6.25 and NOT the 6" as I said. I'm so used to making my Mini Slimline 3.5 x 6" that I never noticed it. Another viewer caught it and asked about it.