See how to take a 1/2 sheet of designer paper and create 3 beautiful cards

I have found that I often purchase designer series paper packs and then months later I have several sheets left and not many ideas on how to use them up. Is this you too?

Did you know that you can take a half sheet of 12x12 designer series paper and create three beautiful cards? Today I am going to show you how to do that using the Symbols of Fortune designer series paper:

If you know me at all, you will know that I love all things Asian. When I saw the Symbols of Fortune collection in the Mini Catalog, I had to have it.

I love the soft, soothing colors and patterns on one side of the paper and the lovely gray tones with pops of gold foil on the reverse. The design colors are: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Smoky Slate, Soft Succulent.

The paper pairs is a perfect match with the Crane of Fortune bundle which I will also be using.

Here's my trio:

And here is each card separately:

Supplies

Stamp set: Crane of Fortune bundle (157663)

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen; Smoky Slate

Paper and cutting dimensions:

A. Pocket Card
            Symbols of Fortune: 12" x 6"
            Basic White: 5" x 3 1/2"; 3 3/4" square; 3 1/2" x 1"; 2 1/4" x 1 1/4"; 2 1/4" square
            Soft Succulent: 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 2 1/2" square
                Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon (15")

B. Evening Evergreen Card
            Evening Evergreen: 8 1/2" x 5 1/4"
            Basic White: 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"
            Crumb Cake: 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
            Calypso Coral: Scrap
            Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (15")

   C. Basic White Card
            Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 3/4" x 1 1/4:
            Smoky Slate: 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
            Brushed Metallic Cardstock: 4" x 2"

Misc: Symbols of Fortune Specialty designer series paper (157652); ; Mini Glue Dots; Stampin' Seal; 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136); Brushed Metallic Cardstock (153524); Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon (155780); Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon (155573); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); Layering Circles Dies (151770); Tear & Tape Adhesive

Here's my video tutorial - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas!