
Hello :) These written directions show how to make 2 standard size greeting cards from an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper. You can make 2 standard A2 (invitation) cards from a 12x12, OR if you are willing to make a slightly smaller card, you can make 3 cards from a 12x12 paper. (You can make three 4" x 5x5" cards from a 12x12 inch paper.) Standard A2 greeting cards are 4.25" x 5.5". This is exactly 1/2 of a 8.5 x 11 paper, a standard size in the US here used in business, printers, etc. Many craft papers are 8 1/2 x 11 inches making the A2 size a favorite. If you join a swap, this is the size usually expected. Another size growing in popularity is 4" x 5.5". The benefit of 4" x 5.5" is that 4" is a standard mailing size here in the USA. And you can barely tell the difference! Unless you are a crafter and make your own cards lol. (Added bonus -- you can make 3 cards from a 12x12 sheet of cardstock). You can make 2 (two) standard A2 greeting cards from 1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch cardstock. Or 2 A2 size cards from a 12x12 page. From a 12x12 piece of paper, cut it down to a 8.5 x 11 or 8x11 first, then follow the rest of the directions. The standard A2 size comes in 2 styles - the most common style opens from 4.25" into 8.5" when open. The 2nd style is 5.5" and opens to 11" when open. The most commen use style is the card that opens from 4.25" to 8.5" across when OPEN. If you want the most common A2 style of card - follow these steps: 1) Use a paper trimmer cut down the middle of a <b>...</b>
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