The May theme for A Place to Start challenge blog is Fancy Folds. This "Easy Stair Stepper" base really was easy even though it is considered advanced! If your are not into folding, you can also play along with "Anything Goes".
The Easy Stair Stepper Fold
I followed the Altnew You Tube video 10 Advanced Card Folds to make this fancy fold.
The green card portion is 11 x 3 inches and scored in the center at 5.5 inches. It will fit like a tent over the stair base.
The Altenew Mini Delight Gardener's Corner was just released in April. It's perfect for the those who are looking forward to gardening this spring. The sentiments include hugs, hello, friendship and one for someone recovering from an illness (you're growing stronger every day).
The green panel was stamped with the foliage stamp in Fresh Asparagus ink (Gina K). The little trowel and hand spade stamp are cute additions.
The wooden box die has embossed wood lines that become more prominent with some ink blending. Fill the box with several shades of foliage and flowers. You can pop the box up with some foam tape.
Using various shades of purple and lavender add interest. The dark Andromeda ink ties in with the purple also. Add some enamel dots to finish it off. Instead of tying a ribbon through the tag hole, you can cover it with a dot as well.
Supplies:
Altenew: Gardener's Corner Mini Delight stamp and die set (April 2026)
Enchanted Garden Enamel Dots
Fresh Dye Ink in Andromeda, Paper Bag
Gina K Designs: Tiny Tags die set, Fresh Asparagus & Stormy Sky inks
Challenges:
A Place to Start- Playing the Fancy Folds Twist 5/4-6/4
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge SSS Mother's Day/Feminine 5/4-5/11
Stamps & Fun Use dies
A Cut Above. May challenge- Use dies
The Paper Players. Feminine theme
Jill, it's beautiful xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial! I love your card. The colors are wonderful, and the composition is awesome. I love how your vine forces the eye to keep moving. Nicely done. Thanks for being a member of our team at APTS!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana
Great stepper card, love the box full of flowers and the stamped foliage border.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Jill your crate of flowers has so much detail and texture and I love the way the foliage trails up the centre of your fun fold card. Thanks for sharing with us over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! The color combination is beautiful. I love, love, love that crate die cut and how you made the image so dimensional. Thanks for sharing with A Cut Above's May Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJill, your little crate of flowers is so sweet! I love all the trailing foliage and the color combo, too! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I love this fold technique. Thanks for joining us at S+F=C.
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