This FREE Classic card making template is ideal for making special greeting cards using your favorite clear hobby rubber stamps. The Classic card making template features several layers of mats allowing you to introduce key colors into your card making design which are reinforced in the mat colors you use for your rubber stamped images. Enhancing your handmade greeting cards is an important part of developing beautiful card making projects. Clear hobby rubber stamps make this possible as you can place the design precisely where you need it to appear producing interesting and delightful backgrounds and designs in your finished card making crafts.

On this page you will find a easy to read diagray of the classic card making template, suggested paper dimensions, basic assembly instructions and links to finished cards that use this card making template.

• A - 6" x 8" cardstock folded in half to create a 4x6 card
• B - 3 3/4" x 5 3/4"
  
• C - 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• D - 3" x 3" with a 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" mat
• E - 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• F - 3/4" x 1 1/4" with a 1" x 1 1/2" mat
  

     (or a variation of this template)

1. Cut all pieces A-F and cooresponding mats for D and F.
2. If you wish to add a little extra color and finish to your card ink the edges of each piece before assembling.
3. Glue E onto C and trim E for evenness if necessary.
4. Stamp your favorite design on D using your clear rubber stamps. Color the image as desired and secure it onto its mat.
5. Select an appropriate saying clear art stamp and use it to add your sentiment on F. Mat F.
6. Finish the construction of your card by glueing B onto A, then C onto B. Glue D and F onto C. 
7. You may also wish to add a saying or sentiment inside your card to finish if off.
8. Envelopes are also fun to decorate to coordinate with the card. Choose a small design to place into the corner of the envelope if you wish to make a super fun handmade greeting card!