Standard recipe cards can be either 3" x 5" or 4" x 6". I chose the smaller size, because it best suited my needs. After you've decided on a size, choose a color scheme. I chose pinks and browns.
Helpful Hint: To get a variety of designs within the same color, opt for the smaller sample pads of cardstock, usually 6" x6" or smaller. The size is much closer to what you need, meaning less waste, and you'll get a lot more variety for your money.
Cut a variety of 3" x 5" (or 4" x 6") cards out of your card stock. These are your backer cards. Then print your recipes on contrasting card stock. I used a standard package of 8 1/2" x 11" mottled pastel card stock, available in any office supply store. Make sure to print the title and ingredients in one section, and the directions in another (adjusting the font based on number of ingredients and length of directions), and then cut them out separately and adhere them to opposite sides of your backer cards. It's very important to make sure you leave enough space on both sides of your text so that when you cut it out, the width will match the width of your backer cards. Here is what they should look like when you're done:
And there you go! Simple and easily replicated. For some additional little fun touches, I bought some notecard dividers, and printed categories on white labels:
I also created a cute little title card for the front:
And to house my cards, I bought a fun little notecard box from an office supply store:
If your recipe collection is too large for a small box, an easy (and very attractive) solution is to buy a larger, clear notecard holder. That would not only house all of your recipes, but people could see your beautiful handmade cards right through the box.
This project might take a little time, depending on how many recipes you have, but these cards will not only be beautiful, but also be durable and last :)
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