Lets Talk Mini Slimline

It's been MANY years since I've made a card this size, and now they are apparently called Mini Slimline Cards. Now that I have made one I really like the size again! In fact, I have a Pop Up St. Patrick's Day Mini Slimline card done and ready to send to a friend for her March Birthday, as well as five St. Patrick's Day Mini Slimline cards to send to the grandkids. I'll be sharing those in a few weeks. I had found the #8 envelopes in my stash and was quite happy to see how well they work for this card size (3.5 x 6"). I hope the information in the video helps explain a bit more about this popular new size of card!
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Measurements for my Fold Flap Slimline Card:
Cut card stock 7 x 6"
Putting the 7" edge at the top of your scoring board, score at 1-1/4" and 3-1/2".
Fold your card in half at the 3-1/2" scoreline, to form your card base
Fold the 1-1/4" scored edge to the front of the card.
NOTE: I adhered the flap right to the card front using thin foam tape, but most of the A2 Fold Flap Cards I've seen utilize pretty patterned papers and have the card open as more of an accordion.

[@wendywilson1736]

I just about finished off a 6x6 juvenile paper pad featuring dogs at Christmas, using this fold. I made about 12 cards, which our grand nieces and nephews will be getting. I just need to add the cutaparts and greetings to them. The envelopes I bought do have the security envelope design, but since I collect them anyway, I put some pieces of red, green, and blue patterns on the cards also. They make nice neutral pieces, without clashing with busier paper pad designs. And kids love patterns. I was going for the color. The blue in the paper pad comes really close to the envelopes. This fold is easy, but looks like we put a lot of effort into them. It's one of my favorites.😊

[@KarenAicken]

I love your comment - and that you are enjoying this fun fold. I bet your cards and colourful envelopes will be loved by your grand nieces & nephews. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! 😊

[@melissah9735]

Im so glad I found your youtube acct. Great card! Thank you so much

[@KarenAicken]

Welcome! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@heidiholler3197]

I enjoyed your video and just came across your channel yesterday. Thank you for sharing and I will be checking out more of your videos

[@KarenAicken]

Welcome! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. 😊. I do have a tutorial on creating three of these Mini Slimline cards using 6x6" papers with no scraps. Just in case you are interested haha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3eziayvq7ytn8ksi=7NQvQJDe8iHTJD2r

[@StampYourselfHappy]

Thank you for sharing this idea! I made 10 of these cards today for my card ministry at church. It was a great idea.

[@KarenAicken]

Well that just makes me HAPPY! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@Project39MiniAlbums]

Same here! I’ve got a box of the security lined envelopes and my goal is to use them up! But I feel the same way about them as you do. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks for commenting! I know you can line those security envelopes but I'm trying hard to keep my cards mailable these days - I mean, with a single stamp. And with all the layers I have going on my cards (inside and out) - lining the envelope adds to the overall weight.

[@robynmarshall2226]

Love the card ! It’s so cute

[@KarenAicken]

Thanks so much!

[@caroladams3949]

Put washi tape on inside of the envelope. Love that card.

[@KarenAicken]

Great idea! Thank you

[@2006dedra]

I’ve been loving making the slimline. I had a bunch of no. 8 envelopes lying around also lol

[@KarenAicken]

They are so fun, right? I might be addicted, ha ha.

[@rollonmom]

I love your work. I have seen your work displayed in many places. I hope you will do some instructional videos.

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you so much for the comment! I hope to have a set up to do tutorials (overhead lighting, camera, tripod etc etc) at some point.

[@laurielittle341]

Hi there Karen! I just found you and I have to say your cards are Beautiful!! They are so intricate and different! I love how you incorporate other brands as well!., I live in Ontario, Canada and cannot wait to see more cards! And would love to see the process! Beautiful work- Laurie

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel! I'm not set up to do process videos yet - there is a lot to it (installing overhead lighting, video camera etc) but one day I hope! Glad to have a fellow Canadian onboard!

[@julies1092]

What is the name of the glaze pen? Love your cards. Always very well explained on how to make. You are very talented

[@KarenAicken]

Thank you! The Glaze Pens are by Sakura and I usually order them from scrapbook stores online (In the US and Canada). I like the black Glaze Pen for detailing eyes etc but they come in lots of other colours too. You might even try office supply stores for a multicolour pack! Hope that helps 😊

[@julies1092]

@@KarenAicken Thank you

[@beckyplayer8835]

You could line the inside of the envelope with a contrasting color.

[@KarenAicken]

That is very true! However, I know the Grandkids aren't even going to notice so I am keeping those blue lined ones to use for them and keep the plain white ones for my other cards. It might be fun to line those ones though! Thanks for commenting!

[@cindytschider5007]

They throw the envelope away!!!

[@KarenAicken]

Very true!!

[@ursel1931]

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[@KarenAicken]

Thanks

[@paulajohnston3814]

This would have been a much better video if you would have taken the time to make the card for the person watching

[@KarenAicken]

There are lots of KZbinrs who do full videos for every card they make. I chose to do walk throughs for most of mine instead of taking the time to cut and glue papers onto a card base on video. I do have many tutorials as well - and more coming, but it sounds like my channel is not what you are looking for. That's fine - variety makes the world go round!