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

How to make easel step cards

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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:

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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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Product List

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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Fun fold, interactive card

Four fold Cards, simple to make with a huge Wow factor

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I have a friend that loves everything vintage and shabby chic and she was the one that introduced me a while ago to mini- albums. And, believe it or not, I have not made one!! I figured the easiest way to get my feet wet, is starting by making cards that will help build the skill and courage to venture into a mini-album. So here are our first cards… four fold card. It is really simple and I created a mistake proof way to make it! Don’t miss my video tutorial! As always, a FREE PDF tutorial is available for you with all the measurement and products used.

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This is one of those cards that you can make in any size and really, as long as you follow the instructions, you are set! For this blog I made a 6″ x 6″ card. The tutorial will include the measurements for the 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

You will need:

  • For the card base
    • Sweet Sorbet cardsctock
      • 1 piece measuring 6″ x 6″
      • 1 piece measuring 6-1/2″ x 6-1/2I”
    • In Petal Pink cardstock
      • 1 piece measuring 3-5/8″ x 3-1/8
      • 1 piece measuring 3-5/8″ x 2-5/8″
      • 1 piece measuring 2-1/8″ x 3-1/8″
      • 1 piece measuring 2-1/8″ x 5-5/8″
  • For the front flaps, you will need Designer Series Paper, this card is made using the new Tea Boutique.
    • 1 piece measuring 3-1/2″ x 3″
    • 1 piece measuring 2″ x 2-1/2″
    • 1 piece measuring 2″ x 3″
  • Basic White Cardstock
    • 1 piece measuring 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
  • For the inside of the card:
    • In Petal Pink cardstock, 1 piece measuring 5-7/8″ x 5-7/8″
    • In Basic White, 1 piece measuring 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
    • For the flaps:
      • 1 piece measuring 3-1/2″ x 3″, in designer series paper
      • 1 piece measuring 2″ x 2-1/2″, in designer series paper
      • 1 piece measuring 2″ x 3″, in designer series paper
      • 1 piece measuring 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, in designer series paper
  • For the belly band:
    • 1 piece of Sweet Sorbet Cardstock measuring 12″ x 1-3/4″, scored at 3-1/2″ and 6-3/4″. It will not close… but I used a decoration in the front that helped with it. You can also use, ribbon, but it will need to be a wide ribbon.

You are also going to need:

Product List

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Tea Boutique Suite Collection (English)
Teacup Dies
Cup Of Tea Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Layering Circles Dies
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin' Seal+
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Bone Folder
Take Your Pick
Paper Trimmer
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Another card, using the In the Moment Stamp set and the gorgeous Symbols of Fortune designer series paper.

Product List

Symbols Of Fortune 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[157652]

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Gold Foil Sheets

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Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

In The Moment Cling Stamp Set (English)

[157987]

Eden's Garden Cling Stamp Set (English)

[157823]

Fern 3 D Embossing Folder

[158804]

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Take Your Pick

[144107]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Stampin' Dimensionals

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Birthday Card, Fun fold, Step cards

Triple Step cards

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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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.

Download PDF tutorial for free

Product List

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

You're A Peach 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English)

Sweet As A Peach Photopolymer Stamp Set

Peach Dies

Layering Circles Dies

Checks & Dots Embossing Folders

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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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.

Fun fold, Step cards

Side step cards

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So, what did you think of the center step card? I have to say that I fell involve with the concept. Step cards are not overly complicated to make and the options are wide. So this week we are going to make a side step card. I had given a quick peek in last weeks video, which you can find here, in case you missed it.

This card is made using the Symbols of Fortune gorgeous specialty designer series paper. If you are like me and can’t buy it all…then make the most of what you already have. I combined the paper with the Eden’s garden stamp and die set, which you can buy as a bundle and save 10%. I made a video tutorial that you can access below, as well as a PDF tutorial with a template.

Download free pdf tutorial

For this card, you will need:

  • For the base: cardstock in Evening Ever Green that measures 7 1/2″ x 11″
  • Front:
    • Panel
      • 1 piece of designer series paper measuring 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
      • 1 piece of Calypso Coral measuring 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8
      • 1 piece of basic white 5″ x 3 3/4″
    • Steps
      • For the first step: 2 pieces of designer series paper measuring 7/8″ x 3 1/8″
      • For the second step: 1 piece cardstock in Calypso coral measuring 1 5/8″ x 3 1/8″ and 2 pieces of designer series paper measuring 1 1/2″ x 3. One for the front and one for the back of the step
      • For the third step, 1 piece of Calypso coral measuring 2 5/8′ x 3 1/8″ and a piece of basic white measuring 2 1/2″ x 3
    • For a complete different look, you can make longer panels for the steps . 🙂
    • I fuzzy cut several of the big flowers from the Symbols of Fortune and used some scraps from evening evergreen, soft succulent and blushing bride cardstock to die cit some leaves from the Eden’s garden dies.
  • Back:
    • Panel
      • 1 piece of Soft Succulent measuring 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
      • 1 piece of designer series paper measuring 5 1/4″ x 4″
      • 1 piece of basic white 4 7/8″ x 3 3/4″. I used the Contour Scalloped dies, because I can’t help myself, I just love them!
    • Smaller panel: 1 piece of designer series paper, measuring 2 5/8′ x 3 1/8″ and a piece of Soft Succulent 2 1/2″ x 3″

You will also need:

Product List

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Symbols Of Fortune 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Eden's Garden Cling Stamp Set (English)

Eden Dies

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Dimensionals

Take Your Pick

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Other fun options for these card to inspire you

Birthday Card, Fun fold, interactive card

Center Step card

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Another week, another cards! And what a card. Step cards are very versatile and super easy to use for different occasions. The versions I made are quite feminine, but as I was making them, I kept thinking of the possibilities. How about using the Peekaboo farm animals (see previous post), or the Majestic Mountains. I created a video tutorial that I think will make it easier for you to recreate the card. I have also created a template that will be available in the PDF tutorial that you will find below.

Isn’t this stunning? I am using the Abstract Beauty designer series paper, which has some of the combinations, I love the most: pinks and blues, pink and golds and I can keep going. Do check them out. They will be a great addition to your paper collection.

I am also using the Artistically Inked stamp and die set. Remember, if you buy the bundle, you save 10%., and who doesn’t like to save?

Although, this seems like a complicated cars, it really is not, especially when you use Stampin’Up trimmer. This trimmer is created with the user in mind, and who knows better what the user needs, than those who also love creating?

I decided to decorate the back, instead of creating an “inside” of the card… to be honest it was kind of an accident. When I was finished with the front, I realized that the back really looked unfinished. So, I decided to include another center panel on the back and, I couldn’t open the card, LOL LOL. Anyway, I think the back looks gorgeous and I kinda feel in love with the idea. What do you think?

download pdf tutorial here

For this card, you will need:

  • For the base: cardstock in Night of Navy that measure 7″ x 10″
  • Front:
    • Gold foil:
      • 2 pieces measuring 2 1/8″ x 4 7/8″, for the side panels
      • 2 piece measuring 7/8″ x 2 3/8, for the initial “step” and the back of the step
      • 2 pieces measuring 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″, for the second step
      • 1 piece measuring 4 7/8″ x 2 3/8″, for the third step.
      • For a complete different look, you can leave the steps with their regular height, instead of making longer panels, like I did. 🙂
    • 2 pieces of designer series paper, measuring 2″ x 4 3/4″. Abstract Beauty is the stunning paper I used for this card.
    • 1 piece of designer series paper, measuring 2 1/4″ x 3/4″
    • White cardstock:
      • 1 piece measuring 2 1/4″ x 2 1/8″
      • 1 piece measuring 2 1/4 x 4 3/4″
  • Back:

You will also need:

Product List

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Artistically Inked Bundle (English)

Gold Foil Sheets

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

Expressions In Ink Ephemera Pack

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Want to see other cards with the same technique? I love this card! The color palette is so soft and inviting. I used the Expressions in Ink paper and the Artistically Inked Bundle. The paper is retiring and is such a shame because it is gorgeous. So snatched it before it’s gone.