SLoC January 2023

Uncanny! I’ve been inexplicably drawn to mini slimline stuff for days.

I was not happy with that cutting diagram, either. I started trying to figure out a better optimization, but didn't quite get there.

Your cards are lovely!

I usually cut so I get a mini slimline and a square 4.25" card from a sheet of cardstock with a small leftover piece that I can use for sentiments. But I'm not sure that I'm going to make this Sheetload. I've run out of slimline envelopes and I really need A2 cards for donations. I'll think about an A2 version.
I watched Mint Twist Cards video using PL cards, I think a lot of people on this board could use that tip!
Your cards are beautiful azcrafty.

Thanks for the link to this month's sheetload, azcrafty, and your own cutting instructions! And those cards you made are gorgeous!

If you don't care about them being pretty you can buy #6 3/4 envelopes from office supply stores and apparently walmart and some dollar stores. They're small business envelopes - 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" is the size listed on my box. They're basic envelopes, good enough for donating or for flat designs and the opening is along the long side which I prefer. I'm not a fan of the short side opening ones but that's the style most card companies sell in pretty colors and that most DIY instructions make.

This search might take you to some options at Staples - the first 3 that came up in this search are the size I've used.
www.staples.com/envelopes+6/directory_envelopes%25206

When I made my first mini slimline, I was delighted to find envelopes that fit when I was browsing at Walmart one day. I agree, they don’t look as nice, but you can always stamp and color designs on the envelope to coordinate with your card a little better.

I love that mini-slimline envelope set...and still have that Amazon gift card from work.

I am thinking that if one chose the correct two double-sided patterned papers one could make a set of 8 mixed all-occasion cards that would be a great gift. In theory, with the right papers, some might be a little "girlier" and others less so. Or maybe find papers that are all kind classic and suitable for anyone. Something like that. I gave away a couple sets of notecards this fall and Christmas, but I wonder how many people write notes these days. Sending "occasion" cards -- birthday especially, but get well, sympathy, congratulations as well -- seems like it's a little more timeless. Hallmark is surviving much better than stationers, I think.

cmpeter lovely and cute valentines! I wanted to make valentines and I just couldn't find any suitable paper in my stash. The vellum scallops, the cut hearts, the cute snail - yours are the whole enchilada. And pass on admiration to your friend. I do love the papers, colors and fresh look of her cards.

Ta-da! My first Sheet Load:



I somehow lost count and ended up with exactly enough white cardstock panels for three more cards; not sure what I'm going to do with them.

The mini slimline envelopes someone recommended are now out of stock at Amazon (probably makes sense with this sketch out there for the last three weeks). 

The sentiments aren't stuck down yet and I didn't decorate the insides or stamp any inside sentiments. I am thinking they'll be a gift set of all-occasion cards. I'm not sure if inside sentiments would end up being more limiting or if not having them would seem incomplete. 

Thanks!

Yes, I'm so in love with that paper pack I bought a second one after the first arrived. It's SU "Symbols of Fortune" -- very Asian/lunar New Year themed. It's on clearance, if you can believe that! I love it and I know my mom will too!

azcrafty - what about using one or more of the alternative ideas from the sheet load download as an extra challenge? Or the color pallet on the Q1 challenge list?