Checkerboard Flooring

Create a checkerboard floor for your stamped scene.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Draw a horizontal line 2” up from the bottom of the cardstock. This will be the top of the floor.

   

2. Step 2

   Place the ruler perpendicular to the first line and just to the left of the center. Slightly angle the bottom of the ruler 1/16“ to the left and draw a line.

   

3. Step 3

   Move the ruler approximately 3/8” to the left, and angle the ruler again to about 1/2" from the bottom of the previous line. Draw another line.
   
   Note:
   The lines do not need to be exact. If you struggle to space them correctly, click here for a helpful downloadable template.

   

4. Step 4

   Continue making lines in the remaining space, keeping the lines approximately the same width apart, 3/8” apart on the top of the floor and 1/2" apart at the bottom.

   

5. Step 5

   To finish the other side, turn the cardstock upside down. Place the ruler approximately 3/8” to the left of the first line, this time angling the top of the ruler 1/16” to the left, making your line wider at the bottom of the floor. Draw a line.

   

6. Step 6

   Continue making lines in the remaining area, spacing them as before.

   

7. Step 7

   Now it is time to finish the tiles. Draw the first line 1/4" down from the top of the floor.

   

8. Step 8

   Continue drawing lines, adding about 1/16” to the width between each consecutive line. This makes the tiles wider at the bottom of the floor than at the top.
   
   Hint:
   If there is a small line at the bottom of the floor, trim this part off before assembling the finished project.

   

9. Step 9

   Color in alternating tiles with a black marker to create a checkerboard pattern.

   

10. Step 10

    Assemble and complete the project.

    

Video!

Variations

1. Wood Flooring:
   Stagger horizontal lines to simulate boards. Stamp with a wood grain background. Draw 2 faux nails at the end of each board, if desired.
   

   

2. Sidewalk:
   Create a sidewalk by decreasing the height of the first horizontal line and increasing the width of the vertical lines. Only 2-3 vertical lines are needed.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Checkerboard Flooring. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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