Do you like the bigger cards that are very "In" at the moment, and all you have is a box full of A4 card...and a large box at that!!

Well you can put it to good use by making the larger version from what you have in your stash...

Here's how.

Step 1

You will need two matching pieces of A4 card, approximately 21 x 30cms.

They need to match because they are going to be joined together.

Step 2

Place the cards down, and measure in from one short side 21cms.

Make a feint mark at the top and bottom of both pieces.

On both of the pieces, use a metal ruler to join these two marks and score down the card.

Step 3

On the inside flap, of the piece that has been scored and creased add some glue.

(Make sure the good side faces down when you do this.)

Double sided tape or a wet glue, your choice... but bear in mind that a wet glue is by far the strongest way to secure anything.

Double sided tape dries out and the join will then split.

Step 4

Place the other card up to the fold, (making sure you have this card the correct way around,) and press down the flap to secure in place.

Step 5

The card should now be a lovely 21 x 21cms size and is the basic Big Card completed.

It is now ready for you to decorate as you wish.

I have cut panels to mat and layer the front of my design, making each mat slightly smaller.

Every part of this card has been created using techniques clearly covered on this website.

The background panel is  Brayered Paper.

The white Butterflies (only just visible in the photgraph) have been Heat Embossed .

These images are from the "Love and Cherish" CD from  Polkadoodles

Have fun with these and welcome to the Big Card trend!

Magic!