Stair Step Fold

Create this special fold card to show off your landscaping, patterned paper or die cuts.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Line cardstock up on Scor-Pal and score at 2 1/2", 4 1/4" and 6".
   
   Hint:
   If you are using a paper trimmer or different scoring tool, score at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 4 1/4", 6" and 8 1/4".

   

2. Step 2

   Align the left edge of the cardstock at 3" score groove of the Scor-Pal and score at 4 1/4".
   
   

   

3. Slide your 6" score line on your cardstock to the 2" score groove of your Scor-Pal™ and score again at 4 1/4"
   
   Why the extra steps?
   The Scor-Pal doesn't have markings at 1 1/4" or 8 1/4", but with the adjustments shown here, you can use it for scoring at these measurements.

   

4. Step 3

   Prefold all score lines.

   

5. Fold the cardstock mountain/valley style (up and down) to create the card base.

   

6. Step 4

   Start decorating the stair steps.
   The first one measures 1 1/4" x 5 1/2".
   
   Hint:
   I cut, embossed and stenciled white cardstock with Eyelet Borderabilities from Spellbinders.

   

7. Step 5

   Stamp your main focal point.

   

8. Embellish if desired. (Eyelet Pendant templates from Spellbinders were used for the last layer.)

   

9. Step 6

   Decorate your second stair step. This one measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/2".

   

10. I added my focal point to this stair step.

    

11. Step 7

    Decorate your last stair step. This fold measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/2".

    

12. Finished card.

    

Video!

Variations

Clear Choice
Create your card base in Acetate for a different look.

Landscape it
Use this fold as a base for wonderful landscape scenes.

Fancy Settings
Create beautiful place settings with this fold.

Your Turn

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

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