Saturday, June 1, 2013

One Sheet Wonder Template and Sketch Measurements

Hello,
 
This post is going to be longer than unlikely my usual post because there are more step-by-step photos for One Sheet Wonder (OSW) Template and Sketch Measurements. I hope you will take time to read through as I am sure you would appreciate it at the end.
 
Now I DO like to work on sketch measurements every time when I create my cards by applying the One Sheet Wonder Template.  It's not only fun but also very productive.  Since I have been making cards for our Heroes and donating them to Operation Write Home, it has been always a challenge to be creative and productive at the same time. I hope what I share would help every one to meet these expectations with less hassle. Most of all, you will not end up with scraps that we all used to have and I want to keep it as my reference to check back any time. 
 
Here are steps how I started. You are welcome to take it and share it with others to make more cards for our Heroes.
  • 12"x12" Grid Paper is a great tool to start working on the measurements.

OWH Tuesday Tutorial Challenge - One Sheet Wonder
Variation cards for 3"x3" cut from one sheet of 12"x12" dsp
OWH S&S Sketch Challenge #173 - God Bless America
OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge & more of One Sheet Wonder
OWH S&S Sketch Challenge #174 - thank you pinwheel
  • One Sheet Wonder Template photo.  Please click the photo to enlarge it.
  • Step 1 - Cutting 5"x12", 5"x12" and 2"x12"
  • Step 2 - Cutting 3-1/2"x5", 3-1/2"x5", 3-1/2"x5" and 1-1/2"x5"
  • Step 3 - Cutting sizes as shown on the template to create various designs. Layer them on the 4"x5-1/4" sized matching colored cardstock.


I played the Paper Players sketch challenge last week and HERE is my post.  I worked on the measurements for this sketch and here you go.

 
 
 
I used two sheets of 12"x12" double-sided designer series paper (dsp) so I could have four different dsp pieces.  As you can see I started cutting by the step1 and the step 2 of the OSW template except the lengthwise 1/4" shorter, i.e., 3-1/2"x4-3/4" so that it will fit in the layering cardstock sized 4"x5-1/4". Because there is a space in between dsp pieces.
 
  •  Step 1 - Cutting 4-3/4"x12", 4-3/4"x12" and 2-1/2"x12"
  •  Step 2 - Cutting 3-1/2"x4-3/4", 3-1/2"x4-3/4", 3-1/2"x4-3/4"and 1-1/2"x5"

 
This is the step 3 of OSW template for this particular sketch challenge and layered on the matching colored cardstock.  All what you need to do is adding the sentiment of your choice.
 

 


Also I played Freshly Made Sketches #88 and here is my card to enter. I love how it turned out.  I used one sheet of 12"x12" double-sided dsp and it was easier to coordinate dsp pieces by cutting the measurements that I came up with.  You can make 6 identical cards and 3 in different layouts.


This is Freshly Made Sketches #88 and my measurements next to it.
 
 

  • Step 1 - Cutting 5"x12", 5"x12" and 2"x12"
  •  Step 2 - Cutting 3-1/2"x5", 3-1/2"x5", 3-1/2"x5"and 1-1/2"x5"
  •  Step 3 - Cutting 2-1/4"x5", 3/4"x5" and 1/2"x5".
  •  Step 4 to 6 - Layering on the 4"x5-1/4" sized matching colored cardstock.



Focal image measurements.




 Whew...  thanks for your patience with me.  I need a big hug, too.


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6 comments:

  1. Wow! I am so impressed with all the measuring and photos. Thank you for laying this out in such detail. I know that I will be using this as a guide. You did a fantastic job!

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  2. You are such a giving person. That is such a lot of work and we truly appreciate you sharing with us.
    Thank you.
    Myrna

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  3. I love your card for FMS. The papers and colors are so beautiful and the pearls are a perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  4. thank you so much! this makes it so much easier to make lots of great cards for our troops!

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  5. Thank you for taking the time and sharing. Today I tried the layout it and your instructions made it very easy to have a well designed card.

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  6. Beautiful job! Going to try this today.

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