Side Step Card

by Beate Johns

Create a card that has step folds on one side.

Supplies

  • One 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock

  • Scor-Buddy™, or other scoring tool

  • Paper cutter

  • Additional cardstock and embellishments to decorate the card

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Line up the short side of the cardstock at 3" in a paper cutter.

  2. Start at 1" and cut all the way to 6 1/2".

  3. Step 2

    Score the 2 1/2" wide section of the card at 4 1/4".

  4. Step 3

    Score the 3" wide section at 1", 2", 3 1/4", 4 1/2" and 6 1/2".

  5. Step 4

    Fold the score line at 4 1/4" down.

  6. Step 5

    Fold the first score line on the right hand side of the card down (mountain fold),

  7. fold the second fold up (valley fold).

  8. Step 6

    Continue to fold the score lines mountain valley style.

  9. Step 7

    Fold the last score line down to finish the card base.

  10. Step 8

    Finish the card by decorating the long side as well as the steps.

Video!

Your Turn

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

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

How is that grass made? are those special scissors or an edge punch?? see that often and am dying to know!!! Thanks!
Gloria Serfillippi  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 4:44 AM
Hi Gloria,
The grass is cut with My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics Die
Beate  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 4:57 AM
This is SUCH a fantastic tutorial and the elements are just stunning Beate! I wish I had even a TINY amount of your ability to bring card and paper to life!
Viv  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM
You make it look so easy! Thank you - I certainly will try this!
Teresa  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 5:40 AM
What a very unique and fun idea! I just love all the tutorials you create and present to us.
Thanks for the easy to understand video.
Blue Skies!
Betty  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Beate...you DO make this look like a simple project--adorable card...You have inspired me...I am going to try this!

I am also going to ck out those stamps--adorable!
Susanne  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 5:56 AM
I love the card. Would you mind telling where you obtained the gorgeous embellishments?
Thank you for sharing.
Kris  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 6:07 AM
So beautiful Beate!!! I'm going to try one of these for sure - you are so inspiring!!! xoxox Cindy
Cindy Lyles  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Kris,
I added a link for the grass die in an earlier comment. The stamps are a new set by Flourishes called Spring Showers.
The Scor-Buddy can be purchased directly from the Scor-Pal site or in many online stores. Or get it's big brother, the Scor-Pal. Love both tools.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. You guys made my day! Hugs and smiles
beate  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 7:10 AM
This looks so unique and doable. Usually, I look and think everything is too hard for me. I am definately going to try this one. Thanks
Billie  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 7:17 AM
This is adorable but what size envelope will it fit in?
Missyr_25  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM
Thank you Beate. This card is so unique ... can't wait to try it !!
Leanne  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM
This is a GREAT tutorial!!! I appreciate the chance to finally make one of these! Your instructions are easy to follow. Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial! :D And the resulting card is FABULOUS!!!
diane mcvey  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 7:36 AM
I look forward to every tutorial you do on here, even if I have made the card before, like this one, but your tutorial is so much easier to follow than the first one I did. Thanks
Carole Philpot  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 7:47 AM
Missyr_25, the card will be 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when folded up....regular card size. A regular card envelope will work.
beate  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I'm not able to access the gallery for the Side Step Card. Please advise. Thanks
Jacky Burkhardt  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Jacky,
Make sure you are logged in to the site and the site greets you with your username. The technique spotlight galleries are set aside for registered users.
If you have forgotten your username or password click on contact us and email us from there so we can help you.
If you are not a member yet, check this tutorial on our help page for step by step instructions on how to register.
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beate  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM
This looks awesome! Can't wait to try it. I want to buy
the die cut...wish I had it for my Easter cards!
Sondra in San Diego  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 8:39 AM
This is SO GREAT!!! I've been looking for something different!! Thanks for sharing!
gretchen keeler  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Do you have a printable version of the directions? I would love it because my computer's not in my art studio.
Thanks.
Mary Jane Rettig  |  Wed Apr 27, 2011 at 10:35 AM

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Beate is a housewife and SCS team member. She lives with her husband and three children in Edmond, OK.

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