This is a fun and unique card making template. The card itself is made from the larger sail on the boat. The sails are easily personalized with clear rubber stamps to suit any occasion and your personal note is easily contained inside the sail. The card part of the sail is held shut with a button (not shown on the template) to complete the interactive card project.

 It is difficult to give precise paper dimensions. We suggest you find the sailboat silhouette you like best and print it out. Be sure that the sides of the sails are straight to allow for a fold to fit into the design. Follow the assembly instructions given below.

(or a variation of this template)

1. Select your favorite sailboat shape or print the template above. Be sure to check the size so that it will fit in your envelope before you begin.
2. Cut the mat (full silhouette) of the sailboat. Cut template pieces for: both sails, the flag, and the boat
3. Trace the templates for the boat bottom, the smaller sail, and the flag onto your choice of patterned or colored papers.
4. For the larger sail, fold a piece of white cardstock so the folded side measures no less than the length of the longest side of the sail. Trace the template  placing the fold side along the fold of white cardstock. Cut away out the sail always cutting away from the fold (to avoid buckling of the paper)
5. Customize the white sail with your clear rubber stamps - sentiments stamps combined are a great way to make themed cards.
6. Secure paper pieces on the sailboat shaped mat. Be sure to secure the white folded sail especially well as it will be handled the most.
7. Position buttons, brads or other embellishments in such a way that the edge of at least one overlaps the inside corner of the sail just enough to hold it shut.
8. Add additional embellishments, a name, or a ribbon (intead of a paper flag) to the boat to finish the design.