SAY IT AIN’T FAUX! STEP CARDS THE EASY WAY!

Hi Stampers!

Today we are going to fake it, and make it! We are talking center step cards and side step cards -  sort of. Today we are going to take a look at FAUX CENTER STEP AND FAUX SIDE STEP CARDS! These cards bear a resemblance to actual CENTER STEP and  SIDE STEP CARDS, but they are quicker and easier to make. These cards were designed to mimic the originals without all the muss and fuss. I believe these card designs are great additions to the step card family! Let’s take a look at the sample cards!

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STEP CARDS THE EASY WAY

FAUX CENTER STEP & FAUX SIDE STEP CARDS

SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED FOR THE CARD

* Card Base - cardstock cut at 8” x 5 1/2” and score along 8” side at 3”. 6”, and 7”. Fold at 3” score line - mountain fold, fold at 6” score line - valley fold, fold at 7” line - mountain fold.

* Focal Panel Base - cardstock cut at 6” x 3” and score on 6” side at 4 1/4”.

* Focal Panel - cardstock to patterned paper cut at 4” x 2 3/4”.

* Background Layer - (optional) cut patterned paper at 5 1/4” 2 3/4”

* Step Layer - (optional) cut patterned paper at 5 1/4” x 3/4”

* Back Panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 2 3/4”

* Stamps, inks, embellishments, adhesives, and other supplies needed to create your card.

ASSEMBLY

* Cut and score card base and focal panel base.

* Prepare focal panel and adhere to focal panel base.

* Stamp greeting on back panel.

* Adhere background layer and / or step layer to card base.

* Adhere focal panel base to card. Decide if you want this piece to be on the side (either the left or the right, or in the center), place adhesive along the back side of the bottom and top of the piece. Place it lined up along the bottom of the card base. Turn the card over and press the piece down onto the card base.

* Adhere the back panel centered on the back side of the card.

* Add desired embellishments.

FAUX SIDE STEP CARD

(FOCAL PANEL LEFT)

BACK OF CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

* Stamps - Lemonade Day & dies (Hero Arts)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Stampin’ Blends - Lemonade Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green; Glitter Brush clear Shimmer (Scrapbook.com)

* Patterned Paper - Charming Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments- Fur Baby Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

FAUX CENTER STEP CARD

BACK OF CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie, Basic White

* Stamps - Round We Go

* Ink - Paper Pumpkin

* Dies - Stitched Rectangles (retired)

* Patterned Paper - Market Blooms Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - Say Cheese Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

CHRISTMAS VERSION FAUX CENTER STEP CARD

BACK OF CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pool Party, Basic White

* Stamp - Bubble Snowmen (Woodware Crafts), Holly Jolly Wishes (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black. Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Real Red.\, Shaded Spruce, Bubble Bath, Pool Party, Color Lifter

* Patterned Paper - Snow Much Fun (Doodlebug Inc.)

* Embellishments - Snow Swirl (Buttons Galore)

VIDEO CARD

(FOCAL PANEL RIGHT)

BACK OF CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Lost Lagoon, Basic White

* Stamps - Feather Yogether (retired)

* Inks - Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock

* Patterned Paper - Christmas Gingham (Creative Expressions)

* Embellishments - (retired)

FAUX STEP CARDS

I hope you give these cards a try. They are so easy to make, fit in a regular A-2 size envelope, stand up on their own, and look great! 

Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

Most supplies I use are from Stampin’ Up!®️. Products from other companies are so noted in the supply lists for the individual cards. I provide supply lists as a reference only. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from any company, manufacturer, or other entity.

FOUR WAYS LAYOUT - SO EASY

Hi Stampers!

I am not of fan of making multiples of one card design.  Sometimes multiples are necessary, for example, when making party invitations. Then again I have made party invitations with identical designs, but in different colors. Multiples just are not my thing. I think my dislike of them inspires me to come up with designs that remainthe same, but can be oriented up, down, left or right, and the assembled cards are alike, but a teeny bit  different. For me this takes the boring out of making multiples. 

Today I am sharing a card layout that helps me take the boring out of creating multiples of a card design. I call it the FOUR WAYS LAYOUT. Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

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FOUR WAYS LAYOUT - SO EASY!

MAKE THE CARDS

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO CREATE CARDS

NOTE - Supplies for 4 cards are listed. To make one card, cut 1 of each piece , and assemble.

* Card Bases -  cut 4  at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, and score along the 8 1/2” side t 4 1/4” or cut cardstock  at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Patterned Paper Panel - cut 4 at 2 3/4” x 3 3/4” (if paper is directional, cut two in portrait orientation and two  in landscape orientation)

* Mat for Paper - cut 4 from coordinating or contrasting cardstock at 3” x 4”

* Greeting Panel - cut 4 from white or light colored cardstock at 2 3/4” x 3”

* Mat for Greeting -cut 4 from the coordinating or contrasting cardstock at 3” x 3 1/4”

* Inside Panel - cut 4 from white or light colored cardstock at 3 3/4” x 5”

* Embellishments - optional

MIX IT UP

Select one, two, or all the options below to break up the monotony of making multiples. The cards will be similar, but just different enough to take the boring out of making multiples. 

* Use both types of A-2 card bases for the 4 cards.

* Use different colors of card bases for each card.

* Use different patterned papers for each card. (This is an opportunity to use your scraps!)

* Use different colors of mats for each card. (Check your scraps of cardstock!)

* Use different colors of ink on each card.

* Use similar, but different greeting on each card. 

GREETING AT THE TOP

(Portrait)

SUPPLIES & SOURCES

* Cardstock - Bumble Bee (retired), Basic White, Old Olive 

* Ink - Bumble Bee (retired) 

* Stamps - Stylized Birthday (retired)

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

GREETING AT THE BOTTOM

(Portrait)

SUPPLIES & SOURCES

* Cardstock - Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, and Basic White

* Ink - Cloud Cover

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamp - Stylized Birthday (retired)

* Embellishments - Glitter Dots (Simple Stories)

GREETING TO THE RIGHT

(Portrait)

SUPPLIES & SOURCES

* Cardstock -Garden Green, Basic White, Pebbled Path (retired)

* Ink - Pebbled Path (retired)

* Stamp - Stylized Birthday (retired)

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots - Simple Stories

GREETING TO THE LEFT

(Portrait)

SUPPLIES & SOURCES

* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Real Red

* Ink - Real Red

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamp - Stylized Birthday (retired)

* Enamel Dots - 🤷‍♀️ 

CHRISTMAS VERSIONS

SUPPLIES & SOURCES

* Cardstock - Basic White, Real Red, Garden Green

* Ink - Garden Green

* Stamp - Framed & Festive (retired)

* Patterned Paper - Christmas Spectacular (49 & Market)

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories) 

VIDEO CARDS

SUPPLIES

*Cardstock - Best Beige, Boho Blue (retired)

* Patterned Paper - Silent Sea (Stamperia)

* Stamps - Simply Said

* Ink - Boho Blue (retired)

* Embellishments - Antique Pearls

FOUR WAYS LAYOUT CARDS

I hope you give this layout a try. It is easy, versatile, and an opportunity to use some scraps. Thank you for checking in. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE

I use mostly Stampin’ Up! supplies. Supplies from other companies are so noted. I list supply sources as a reference. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from any manufacturer, company, or other entity.

LET’S TRY A TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD- IN TWO SIZES!

Hi Stampers!

I call today’s card a TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD. I am certain someone somewhere has created a card like this or similar, but maybe not. The card is created with 1 score line and 2 cuts. I made the card as a mini slim line and as an A-2 size. Options are always good, right? The three flaps allow you to create a little surprise under each flap. As for the flaps you can decorate by adding 1-2 layers of cardstock or patterned paper or both! Stamp images on the layers or add die cuts. It’s up to you! I did not put a greeting on the outside of some of the cards, and let the flaps be the star of the show! Let’s take a look at the cards:

MINI SLIM LINE TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD

A-2  TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD

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LET’S TRY A TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD

MINI SLIM LINE TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARDS

WHAT YOU NEED TO CREATE THE CARD

* Card Base- 7” x 6” score along 7” side at 3 1/2”

* Inside Panel - White or light color cardstock cut at 5 3/4” x 3 1/4”

* First Layer -(for panels) - cut 3 at 3 1/4” x 1 3/4” - patterned paper or cardstock

* Second (top)Layer - cut 3 at 3” 1 1/2” - patterned paper or cardstock

* Other - stamps inks, die cuts, adhesives, etc

* Envelope - Regular letter size, it is called a 6 3/4 envelope  and measures 6 1/2” x 3 5/8”

WHAT TO DO

* Cut and score the card base.

* Put paper in the trimmer with the 6” side at the top, move over to the 2” mark and cut down to the score line (3 1/2”). Move over to the 4” mark and repeat the process.

* Adhere the inside panel. To stamp in the 3 different areas - lift the left flap, but keep the center one closed. Stamp your image or sentiment . Repeat for area on right side. Finally, close the left and right flaps, stamp image or sentiment in the center. If needed mask areas you do not want stamped. 

BEACHY TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD

FIRST FLAP OPENED

SECOND FLAP OPENED

ALL FLAPS OPENED

SUPPLIES I USED

All supplies for this card are from Stampin’ Up!®️

* Cardstock - Simmer Splash, Basic White

* Inks - Summer Splash, Azure Afternoon, Coastal Cabana

* Stamps - Seas the Day, Seaside Shore, Summer Splash (all retired), Friendly Fins (still available)

GINGHAM FOREST FRIENDS

Here is another example of how the flap conceal individual messages.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Crumb Cake (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper - Gingham Christmas (Creative Expressions), One Horse Open Sleigh (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamps - Forest Friends (Doodlebug Designs Inc.) Festive Fun, Itty Bitty Christmas (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Ink - Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Early Espresso (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends - Timid Tiger, Pretty In Pink, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pebbled Path (Stampin’ Up!); Glitter Brush - Clear (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - White Snowflakes (Stampin’ Up! retired) - For similar (almost identical) snowflakes embellishments - Embellish Mix - Plum Pudding (Picket Fences Studios), Sprinkletz - Pearly Snowflakes (Buttons Galore and More), and Penguins and Snowflakes Mix (Dress My Craft)

TIMID TIGER TRIPLE PANEL

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Timid Tiger and Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper - 2025 - 2027 In Color DSP - Timid Tiger (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Timid Tiger (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamps  - Picture Perfect Birthday, Birthday Blooms (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Embellishments - Heartstrings Glitter Enamel Dots - Simple Storiesi

A-2 TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARD

The supplies for this card are the same as for the mini slim line card. The only difference is the measurements! The flaps for this version are not the same measurements. The left and the right panels measure 4 1/4” x 1 3/4”. The middle panel measures 4 1/4” x 2”

WHAT YOU NEED TO CREATE THIS CARD

* Card Base - cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 51/2” score along 8 1/2” at 4 1/4”

* Inside Panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* First Layer Cut 2 at 4” x 1 1/2” cut 1 at 4” x 1 3/4” (this is for the middle panel)

* Second Panel - Cut 2 at 3 3/4” x 1 1/4” and cut 1 at 3 3/4 x 1 1/2”.

* Envelope - A-2 size (5 3/4” x 4 3/8”)

WHAT TO DO

* The card base is prepared as for the slim line version, the cutting measurements are different.

* Slide the card base into the trimmer with the 5 1/2” side at the top. 

* Slide cardstock over to the 1 3/4” mark and cut to the score line (4 1/4”).

* Slide the cardstock over to 3 3/4” mark and cut down to the 4 1/2” mark. 

* Fold down the panels, crease with bone folder

* Decorate your card as desired following suggestion mentioned for the slim line version.

BIRTHDAY PANSIES

SUPPLIES I USED

All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

* Cardstock - Melon Mambo,  Basic White, Timid Tiger, Soft Sea Foam

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamp- Pansy Patch with dies (retired)

* Inks - Timid Tiger, Melon Mambo, Soft SeaFoam, Peach Pie, Secret Sea, Wild Wheat (retired)

* Dies - Layering Ovals and Scallop Ovals (retired)

* Embellishments - Tiny Bees (Stampin’ Up!)

GOLD AND WHITE CHRISTMAS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic White Thick, Gold - scrap (retired)

* Patterned Paper - metallic foil - scrap (retired)

* Stamps - All Ye Faithful (retired); Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)

* Ink - Crumb Cake; Versa Mark (Tsukineko), Gold Embossing Powder (?)

A TIP FOR USING SCRAPS

This card is an example of why planning is important when using scraps! I had a very limited amount of the foiled patterned paper and the gold cardstock. My husband who has built everything from furniture to houses, always says measure twice cut once, meaning it’s better to be sure of your measurements before cutting. In the long run this saves time and money, cuts waste, and creates a successful project. So, I put that principle into practice, did my measuring and more measuring, cut , and had all the pieces I needed with just a tiny bit of scrap left. I certainly got the most out of my original purchases and my scraps. So definitely measure twice and cut once.  When using scraps measuring first helps ensure you actually have enough paper to complete the project.

MIMICKING METALLICS

Another tip for when creating white and gold cards or white and silver cards is choose inks that mimic the metallic colors. Certain colors of ink when used with metallics will take on the appearance of that metallic. For gold select a tan to khaki colored ink. Stampin’ Up!’s Crumb Cake is a great choice to mimic gold.  For silver look for a medium to light gray color - Smoky Slate is a Stampin’ Up! Color that mimics silver. Yes, you can always use metallic inks or emboss with gold or silver. Sometimes these options are not practical for inside of cards, or maybe you do not have the supplies. The khaki and gray inks are a good option!

TRIPLE PANEL FLAP CARDS

I enjoyed making these cards. I think the three separate panels allow for all types of creative ways to great or surprise your recipient. Why not give one a try?

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time …

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE

I list the supplies I use as reference only. Most, but not all my supplies are from Stampin’ Up! Other manufacturers are listed as needed. I encourage you to use the card fold, layout, color schemes, etc with supplies you have at home. We bought our supplies, let’s use them!