More Cards with Basic Shapes

Last week, I shared some cards that were made using basic shapes and basic supplies.  This week, I want to share some more cards that use 'geometric' shape dies/ punches and geometric stamps.  The stamps are usually circle or round shapes, but you could do very similar cards using triangles, squares, stars or even heart shapes. Firstly, let's check out some cards using mostly die cuts.

Hexagons

I love these cards with a soccer theme. One size of hexagon die or punch with some black and white cardstock is the basis for this card.  You can dress it up with green, for the grass field then add a sentiment by stamping on a banner or using a die cut.

Hexagons can also be used to congratulate the Parents to Be.... inspired by this card.

Do you get it? It's honeycomb, like Bees would have.  I love punny cards!  

The hardest thing about this card, was deciding which hexagons to put where.  

I just used some pattern papers in yellow, black, white and gold.  

TRIANGLES... are great!

While I made this card using dies and an embossing folder, you could make a similar card with just a pair of scissors and some card stock.  One triangle die, cut twice, and a circle die, makes a cute bow tie.  This card was easy to mass produce too. :)
You can also arrange your triangles in a simple pattern to make a fun geometric background like in this card.

Triangles can make beautiful Christmas trees, like in the cards I made last year or this one.  

Click here for a tutorial on how I made a big batch of cards just like this one. 

Squares

A small square punch used 4 times, makes the cutest little 'paper present' to stick to the front of a birthday card.  I prefer to use plain coloured cardstock to make this type of card, but you can use patterned paper too. I used a large square punch and stick the smaller squares onto, this helped me to get them lined up more easily.  I just tied a bow using some twine and stuck it to the top using a mini glue dot. You could use this for Christmas as well as birthday cards.  Bonus!

You might like to check out this stunning card using different sized squares, too.  

Character Cards

I love using basic shapes to create characters or animals for my cards.... Aren't these (Pinterest inspired ) Minion cards just adorable?  These cards were so easy to make and most paper crafters would have all the supplies in their stash.  Some black, grey and yellow card stock, goggle eyes, circle punches, scissors and glue is all you need.  A paper trimmer and bone folder would help, but it isn't necessary.  I printed the sentiment using my computer, but on one of these cards, I simply wrote it on the inside by hand. I have even made these cards with kids and they loved it.

For more animal and character card inspiration with basic cardstock shapes, click here or check out  this Pinterest board.

Now for the basic shape STAMPS!! I love these and you could probably use similar stamps to make some of the card ideas I have shown you using die cuts.  Let's get into this.

Did you know I have an obsession with circles?!

Circle stamps can be used to make great backgrounds.  Remember that different sizes, colours and patterns add interest to your card.  A simple sentiment is all you need to finish it up. I have three stamp sets that include circle shapes in them and I use them often!  Check out these confetti type  rainbow birthday cards using Ring in the Celebration from Winnie and Walter which were inspired by a  Catherine Pooler KISS card.

Circle stamps can be used to make baubles like they are hanging from a Christmas Tree or the ceiling like in this card I made.  Click on the caption of the image below to see Lisa Harolle's original card that inspired me.

This card was inspired by Lisa Harrole

Rock what you got!

The great thing about using basic shapes, is that the possibilities are endless!  Basic shapes are a great "staple" for your craft stash and with a little bit of imagination, you can really stretch your geometric stamps, dies (and even) stencils to make some fun and beautiful cards.

I haven't linked to specific supplies because the purpose of this post is to encourage you to use what you already have.  If you are looking to purchase some basic shapes, there are lots available. Most stamp/die companies will stock basic shaped stamps and dies.

I would love to see what you have created using basic shapes or any other ideas you have seen using those everyday shapes.  Let me know which shape you use on your cards the most, in the comments below!

See you next week!
Happy Crafting