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Learn how to make a Staggered Stepper card.

July 5, 2022 vargasmj21

Welcome back! Let’s learn together how to make a Staggered Stepper card. This card is worth the time and patience to make. I found the Staggered Stepper card on Pinterest, surprise, and fell in love with, again, surprise. So, I started doing some research and found out the card I saw was actually part of a die set from another company. Well, you know me. I had to try to make something similar. This card looks somewhat familiar to the 5 Step Card we made a while ago, but logically has its own charm. Are you ready? Let’s make this Staggered Stepper card together.

This card was made using the Abigail Rose designer series paper and the Blessings of Home bundle, both products belong to out Annual Catalog. I usually create some other cards to show the card’s versatility, and to inspire you. Those two cards were made with product from our new Mini Catalog. For the Fall card I used the Hello Harvest Bundle and the Rustic Harvest designer series paper. You need to check this whole suite. It gorgeous. The second one was done with Scary Cute Stamp set and the Black and White designs designer series paper.

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Measurements:

Card base is one piece of Crumb Cake cardstock measuring 6” x 12”. (The link takes you to the Neutrals multicolored packet) This card has several areas and as usual I am layering them all. Remember, when you do this card, you do you!

2 pieces of Petal Pink measuring 5-3/8″ x 5- 7/8”.
2 pieces of designer series paper measuring 5-1/4″ x 5- 3/4”. Remember I am using the Abigail Rose DSP
These four pieces will be cut in a special way. Although I will do my best to describe this, feel free to use the video to assist. Don’t hesitate to email me with questions.
- 4 pieces of Petal Pink measuring 7/8″ x 1-5/8″.
- 4 pieces of designer series paper measuring 3/4″ x 1- 1/3”.
- 1 piece of petal pink 1-5/8” x 1 7/8
- 1 piece of DSP 1-1/2” x 1-3/4”
- 1 piece of designer series paper measuring 1-7/8″ x 5/8”. I did not layer this piece
- 1 piece of designer series paper measuring 1-7/8″ x 7/8”. I did not layer this piece
You will need scraps of white, petal pink and designer series paper for the die cuts.

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Here is whole list of supplies used:

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155560	159183	147108	147102	109129	159192	102845
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Look at this beautiful options! Like I mentioned before, Those two cards were made with product from our new Mini Catalog. For the Fall card I used the Hello Harvest Bundle and the Rustic Harvest designer series paper. You need to check this whole suite. It gorgeous. The second one was done with Scary Cute Stamp set and the Black and White designs designer series paper.

Birthday Card, Easel card, Stampin'Up, Step cards

How to make easel step cards

June 14, 2022June 18, 2022 vargasmj21

You are going to love this easel step card. Let’s learn how to make easel cards together. This is such a wonderful addition to our step cards collection ( you can check them out here). I love it’s versatility and really like the fact that you can actually cover the step part of the card, so there is a wonderful surprise inside. As always, there is video tutorial and a free printable PDF.

The main supplies for this easel step card are:

Butterfly Kisses, Designer Series Paper
The Birthday Piggy Stamp set
Basic Border dies
Blossoming Happiness dies (at the time of this blog currently unavailable)
Brilliant Rainbow dies (currently on sale, as it is retiring)
Sneak Peak of Sale-A-Bration stamp set

Yes! you saw that right… SALE-A-Bration is coming and the items in the catalog are just gorgeous!!! You don’t want to miss them. If you don’t have a Stampin’Up! demonstrator and would like a catalog, don’t hesitate to request one. I will send it to you for free. Just let me know which catalog you are interested. Want stuff for free???? Check my rewards program

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You will need:

Card base and easel:
- 1 piece of Starry Sky cardstock measuring 5-1/2” x 11”.
- 1 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock measuring 5-3/8” x 5-3/8”
- 1 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock measuring 5-3/8” x 2-5/8”
- 1 piece of Butterfly and Kisses DSP (Designer series paper) measuring 5-1/4” x 5-1/4”
- 1 piece of Butterfly and Kisses DSP measuring 5-1/4 x 2-1/2”
- 1 piece of scrap in black that measures 5-3/8” x 1”
Steps:
- 1 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock measuring 7” x 5-1/4”
- Starry Night cardstock:
  - 2 pieces measuring 7/8” x 5-1/8″
  - 2 pieces measuring 1-7/8” x 5-1/8”
- DSP:
  - 2 pieces measuring 5” x 3/8”
  - 2 pieces measuring 5” x 3/4”
  - 2 pieces measuring 5” x 1-3/4”
Easel:
- 1 piece if Starry Night cardstock measuring 5-1/2 x 5-1/2
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 5-3/8: x 5-3/8”
- 1 piece of white cardstock measuring 5-1/4” x 5-1/4”
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 5-1/4” x 3”
- Scraps in Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Parakeet Party and Starry Night
- White scraps for sentiment and clouds.

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Butterfly Kisses 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159112]	Starry Sky 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159263]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155613]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925]	Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159259]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131199]
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856]	This Birthday Piggy Cling Stamp Set (English) [159107]	Basic Borders Dies [155558]	Brilliant Rainbow Dies [157726]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack [159465]	Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack [159463]
Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159221]	Starry Sky Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159222]	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154830]	Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [159220]	Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154886]	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154881]
Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155518]	Starry Sky 1/8” (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159198]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [159212]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Bone Folder [102300]
Stampin’ Seal+ [149699]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Fun Flowers Resin Shapes [159123]

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And, here are other samples to ignite your creativity!

Fun fold, Step cards

The Original Step card?

May 3, 2022June 1, 2022 vargasmj21

Well, let’s face it… probably, we would not be able to find out which is the original step card, but I think it is safe to assume this one, could have been it. 🙂

This card includes product from our new catalog! There are so many beautiful goodies, it is hard to no get it all! Of course I made a video tutorials for you and you will find the Free PDF tutorial below, to print or download.

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Compared to the previous step cards, this one is a little simpler. A few scores and you are done. It is a wonderful option for little scenes, which we all know I love, and I was able to add a little something to make it a gift card holder. Nothing fancy… but a cute idea.

I am using the Hues of Happiness Suite for this card. It is seriously one of may favorite suites from the whole catalog. It’s so vibrant and full of colors. You really don’t want to miss it. I absolutely love when Stampin’ Up! creates dies that can be used to cut shapes within the designer series paper. That, is simply brilliant. Between the color coordination and the fact that everything is created to make your crafting experience simple and satisfying, are some of the reasons I love Stampin’Up!

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I am sharing 2 different sizes for this card. A 6″x6″ and a 4-1/4″x 5-1/2″.

Let’s start with the 6″x6″.

You will need:

12″x6″ piece of Night of Navy cardstock, scored at: 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 4-1/4″, 6″, 8-3/4″ and 11-1/2″. The link includes the Neutrals multicolor pack.
Step 1:
- 2 pieces of Pool Party measuring 5-7/8″ x 1-1/8″
- 2 pieces of designer series paper 5-3/4″ x 1
Step 2:
- 2 pieces of Pool Party measuring 5-7/8″ x 1-5/8″
- 2 pieces of designer series paper 5-3/4″ x 1-1/2″
Step 3:
- 1 piece of Pool Party measuring 5-7/8″ x 5-7/8″, You can make this one smaller if you want.
- 1 piece of basic white, measuring 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
- 1 piece of basic white, measuring 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″. I created a wall with this piece. Place paper at the 1-3/4″ mark and cut from the edge to 1-3/4″ mark. Now, take the paper, turn it 90 degrees, place it at the 1-3/4″ mark and cut all the way to the initial cut. You have created the first step. Move the paper back to the initial position, place it at the 3-1/2″ mark and cut form the edge the 3-1/2″ mark. Again turn your paper 90 degrees and at the 3-1/2″ cut all the way to the “second step”. By now you should have 3 steps. Don’t hesitate to email me if you want more assistance. Also, please watch the video tutorial, which should clarify any doubts.
Back:
- 1 piece of Pool Party measuring 5-7/8″ x 2-5/8″
- I piece of basic white measuring 5-3/4″ x 2-1/2″

You are also going to need:
- Ink:
  - Coastal Cabana
Mortar and Brick embossing folder
Embossing machine
Trimmer
Dimensionals
Multi-purpose glue
Stampin’ seal +
Bone Folder

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And since one card is not enough, I made these 2 other cards:

Fun fold, Step cards

Is this a card or a mantel piece? Five step cards

April 26, 2022June 15, 2022 vargasmj21

Continuing with our exploration of step cards, I came across the five step cards. Thank you Iced Images for your beautiful cards These cards are so perfect to make someone’s day special. It allows us to use some scraps and play with Stampin’Up beautiful designers series paper. I made a video tutorial for you and as always, you will find a Free PDF tutorial to download below!

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am using the Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper, which is definitely one of my favorited from the new Mini Catalog. If you don’t have it… you need it. It is beautiful and cheerful at the same time, you don’t want to miss it. I am also using the Artistically Inked Bundle, which is in the retiring list, as a bundle; this is a good time to get it, and save 10%.

For this card, you will need:

For base: cardstock in Night of Navy that measures 8″ x 10″
Front:
- Center Panel
  - 1 piece of Gold Foil measuring 1 7/8″ x 4 7/8″
  - 1 piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
- Outside Panels
  - 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 2 7/8″ x 1 3/8″
  - 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 2 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
  - for the back of the step:
  - 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 1 7/8″ x 1 3/8″
  - 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
- In the middle Panels
  - 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 2 7/8″ x 1 3/8″
  - Die cut leaves in Night of Navy
  - for the back of the step:
  - 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 1 3/8″ x 7/8″
- Lower Frontal panel
  - 1 piece of Gold Foil measuring 1 7/8″ x 7 7/8″
  - 1 piece of Basic white cardstock measuring 1 3/4″ x 7 3/4″
- you will also need some Basic white cardstock scraps for the stamped flowers and leaves.

Inside: Please watch the video if you have doubts, or reach out to me at maria@mariascraftingcorner.com The inside of the card has vertical panels and horizontal panels. I decided to decorate them all, just for fun, but you can decorate as much as you want!

Middle Panel
- Horizontal:
- 1 piece of Gold Foil measuring 1 7/8″ x 4 7/8″
- 1 piece of basic white cardstock 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″
- Vertical:
- 1 piece of Gold Foil measuring 1 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
- 1 piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
Outside Panels: In this case, both the horizontal and vertical panels measure the same.
- 4 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 2 7/8″ x 1 3/8″
- 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 2 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
- Die cut leaves in Gold Foil
In between Panel:
- Vertical panels.
- 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 2 7/8″ x 1 3/8″
- 2 pieces of white cardstock measuring 2 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
- Horizontal Panel
- 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 3 7/8” 1 3/8”
- 2 pieces of white cardstock measuring 3 ¾” x 1 ¼”
Top panels
- 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 2 7/8″ x 1 3/8″
- Die cut leaves in Night of Navy
- 2 pieces of Gold Foil measuring 1 3/8″ x 7/8″
- 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 1/4″ x 3/4″

Other supplies:

And as always, here are some extra cards to inspire your creativity.

Birthday Card, Fun fold, Step cards

Triple Step cards

April 19, 2022June 1, 2022 vargasmj21

Hello friends, we are back to create another card. Keeping up with our step card theme, this post shows you how to make a triple step card. I made a video tutorial for you. Like I said before, I feel that watching the video can be better.

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I used the You’re a Peach Suite. This is one of those bundles that is retiring and the dies are on sale, so run over to my online store and get them, better yet get the bundle, as one really needs the other! Unfortunately a the time of this post, the paper had sold out and is not longer available. ( I am so sorry for that). Of course, I have made several versions of this card, just for your inspiration and to show you how versatile this card can be.

For this card, you will need:

For the base: cardstock in Mossy Meadow that measures 7″ x 10″
Front:
- Panel 1
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 3/8″ x 4 7/8″
  - 1 piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 2 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
- Panel 2
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 7/8″ x 2 1/8″
  - 1 piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 2 3/4″ x 2″
  - for the back of the step:
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 1/8″ x 7/8″
  - piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 3/4″ x 2″
- Panel 3
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 7/8″ x 2 1/8″
  - 1 piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 2 3/4″ x 2″
  - for the back of the step:
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 1/8″ x 1 7/8″
  - piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 1 3/4″ x 2″
- Frontal panel: this panel goes on the lower horizontal part of the card
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 1 7/8″ x 6 7/8″
  - 1 piece of Basic white cardstock measuring 1 3/4″ x 6 3/4″
- you will also need some Basic white cardstock scraps for the stamped peached, leaves and “basket”

Inside of the panel has a little bit more pieces to it. Please watch the video if you have doubts, or reach out to me at maria@mariascraftingcorner.com
- Panel 1
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 3/8″ x 4 7/8″
  - 1 piece of basic white cardstock 2 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
- Panel 2
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
  - 1 piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 2″ x 3 3/4″
- Panel 3
  - 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 2 1/8″ x 2 7/8″
  - 1 piece of basic white cardstock measuring 2″ x 2 3/4″
- Vertical Panels
  - 2 pieces of designer series paper measuring 2 7/8″ x 2 1/8″
- Top panels
  - 1 piece of designer series paper measuring 2 1/8″ x 7/8″
  - 1 piece of designer series paper measuring 2 1/8″ x 1 7/8″

For the instruction, please download the PDF tutorial.

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Want some extra inspiration? Here are 2 other triple step cards cards. The first one is using the Eden’s Garde suite, including the paper, which is sadly no longer available and the second one is using the Whimsical Christmas suite, form our last Mini catalog.