Have you ever struggled with the proportions and layering on your cards? I had serious difficulty for the longest time. I was always remeasuring and re-cutting. Shave some off here I thought. Oops, now it’s too small. It’s rather like eating a cake. We just want to even up the exposed edge to make it nicer for the next person. LOL. Like that’s going to work! Anytime you would like me to demonstrate evening up cake edges just invite me over. This post is about those A-2 card layer measurements.
So, back to cards. Everyone and every trimmer cut differently. Here are a few things to remember
- Line up directly over your trimmer for the most accurate measurement.
- Make sure your paper is flat against the straight edge.
- Most trimmers have a fingerguard/paper clamp. Press down on paper clamp to prevent paper shifting.
- PRACTICE CUTTING on scraps and remeasure. You will get a feel for your trimmer – I PROMISE.
I put together a little chart with some basic measurements for an A-2 card. All the layers allow for a 1/8″ frame.
UPDATE:2/4/2020 Here is a downloadable file for the Proportional Layering of A2 and 3×3 cards.
A-2 card measurements: (Use a bone folder to flatten the crease for a professional look)
- 4-1/4″ x 11″ with a scored crease at 5-1/2″ OR
- 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ with a scored crease at 4-1/4″
Now go forth and practice paper cutting and get to know your paper trimmer and eyes!
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Thank you so much. I keep losing this and so glad you kept it up. Love that you help all of us. Thank you so much again!!!!
Michelle, I love that you can find inspiration and help on my site. Feel free to send me a message on topics that you would like to see on my Stamping University posts.
I know who had questions about this just last week. Thanks Ann for putting this down in writing for us. BTW what does A2 exactly reference?
A2 refers to the size of the finished card. An A2 card is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. I updated the post to include a chart of all the card sizes from PaperSource.com
I suggest everyone print these dimensions and put them near your trimer. It is such a time saver to just look at the dimensions and know what size to cut. I use it all the time and I go into panic mode when it gets buried under something. Thanks Ann for posting so now I know I can reprint if I loose mine! 🙂
You are so welcome Sue. I keep mine printed out and near the trimmer too!
I am here for any discussion about card layers and proportional measurements. Love it!
Thank You for your offer. Are you talking paper or cake? It is always good to get the basics down.