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My Card Today
Today’s project is a variation of the center step card, and I love making this one because it’s all scoring and no cutting on the card base itself. So, if you like the look of a step card but the cutting intimidates you at all, try this one! I can testify that this fun fold comes together super fast, plus I even made a pop-up for the inside, so hope you like it enough to make one soon. My card features Nested Friends, which is truly a favorite of mine so I had to get it out to make a sweet spring card.
My Secrets!
- Firstly, the card base: White cardstock cut at 8″ x 5-1/2″ and scored at 3,” 6,” and 7.” Then, fold on the score lines and burnish well. I used the measurements that Mary Deatherage used for her card HERE.
- After that, I made the center step card base with white cardstock cut at 3″ x 9″ and scored at 4-1/2.” However, I didn’t realize that her measurement would make the card dimensions end up at 4-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ till the card was completed. Therefore, you can cut this piece to 3″ x 8-1/2″ to make an A2 sized card.
- Designer Paper panels:
- 5-3/8″ x 2-7/8″ (2 if you are doing the back)
- 5-3/8″ x 7/8″
- 2-7/8″ x 4-3/8″ (using the 9″ length) or 2-7/8″ x 4-1/8″ (using the 8-1/2″ length) (make 2 if you are doing the back)
- Card Inside: DSP 5-3/8″ x 2-7/8″ and white cardstock, cut at 5-1/8″ x 2-5/8″ and pop-up is 1″ x 2″ and scored at 1/2,” 1,” and 1-1/2.”
Now, the FUN part!
- Once that was done, I just had to stamp the Nested Friends bird and color it with blends.
- After that, I cut out the nest pieces in white cardstock and colored them lightly with blends. Then, they were adhered together.
- Then, I cut the Tailor Made Tag, attached it to the center panel, then popped up the nest and bird with dimensionals
- Finally, I added the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, Brushed Brass Butterflies, and a retired ribbon bow.
Then, on the inside…
- Firstly, I would normally put the spot for a personal message on the back side, but have you ever given a card to someone and they just automatically look inside? So, then I have to say, “oh, the message is on the back.” Therefore, I decided to put the message inside this time!
- I originally wanted the pop-up to keep the card standing erect, but it wasn’t the answer. So, I placed a heavy object on my closed card and that worked well.
- After the panel was placed inside the card, I glued the pop-up piece down then added glue to the other edge and closed the card on it to be sure that it would close all the way.
- Then, I stamped the Celebrate With Tags sentiment in Soft Sea Foam ink and cropped it out with the Stitched Shapes square die.
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BEFORE YOU GO!
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Is that a fireplace in your new craft area? Congrats on a long time coming!! Love the surprise pop up in your beautiful creation.
Your bird card is so pretty and I’m excited for your move…and fireplace!
Lovely spring card. Thank you for joining our Cut it Up Add Embellishments challenge.
Hugs,
Larelyn (CIU owner)
Wow, what a huge room…it will be lots of fun filling it up. Your bird/nest card is beautiful…love the dsp and the stamp/die set.
Debbie, what gorgeous colors for your beautifully colored bird and nest and love the fold.
Your step card is just beautiful. I love the soft colors you used. Thanks for joining our Add Embellishments challenge at Cut It Up.
Your new craft space looks amazing!
Gorgeous card.
Thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge Blog challenge. Good luck Ginny DT for
Love your stepper card and thanks for the instructions too. Your new craft room looks huge ! enjoy !
Thanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday challenge
I love stepper cards and this one is just awesome!
Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl CRAFT DT xx
Love the use of the DSP, for sure like the design that you used with
it. Will for sure make a card with this idea.
Thanks for sharing.
I’m sure the recipient will want to display this lovely birthday card, so it’s a great idea to put the sentiment on the inside instead and keep the beautiful papers on the back more visible.
You’ve been very patiently waiting for your craft space to be completed! Congratulations! It looks amazing!
What a wonderful card! I like this easy fun fold. Delighted to have you join us at Krafty Chicks Challenge for Anything Goes week.
Diane – DT
heel mooie kaart, bedankt om mee te doen bij CRAFT, groetjes Darline
I have a die to cut the step cardbase, but this certainly looks easier and with very much the same effect. Thanks for sharing and thanks for joining our challenge at Try it on Tuesday.
lovely card thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz this week
wow on so many levels. I always love your folded creations. The soft color palette is beautiful too. Thanks for sharing with us at Use Your Stuff
Can hardly wait to see how you fill up your new craft room. So much lovely space. You must be excited! Thank you for sharing your lovely cards.
Hi, I really like your card alot. I would like to print out the directions because at 73, I don’t remember all the details. Is there a way to print the directions. I don’t mind if you put a water mark on it either. Please let me know.
Your card and new craft space is beautiful. My craft space is also a light green and I love it. The DSP you used is so nice. Enjoy moving in and setting up, it is so exciting.
Great card. Thank you for sharing
What a beautiful fancy fold card! I’m just now getting around to ordering the DSP… but I can’t find the email you sent with the name of it. Would you might telling me again? Thanks!