inkin' fun with Beverly: Fine Art Side Step Fun Fold

Hello!

Do you ever look at a card and think Wow! I love that and I want to do it? The first time I saw the side step fun fold, that's exactly what I thought! It continues to be one of my favorite fun folds and one that always brings wows and expressions of gratitude from all who receive a card in this style.

ATTENTION!! This card also features a couple sneak peak items from the new 2021-2022 annual catalog! These items will be available for purchase starting May 4th, 2021.

This fun fold is a great way to showcase the beautiful Designer Series Papers that Stampin' Up! always has and today's card is featuring the Fine Art Floral DSP. It is stunning with it's beautiful painted florals on one side and gorgeous patterns on the reverse side. These papers are in the Jan-June mini catalog and are available through the end of June 2021.

Let a friend know they are appreciated

Great news! This fold is easier than it looks! It is simply a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 piece of cardstock with a couple extra folds and a slit. Here is the template:

Simply fold the score lines

accordian style to achieve

the stair step look. The

pieces of DSP are each

cut 1/8" less vertically

and horizontally to layer

onto each forward facing

step.

They measure as follows:

Bottom piece: 5-3/8 x 7/8

Small inner step: 3-3/8 x 1

Large back step: 3-3/8 x 2

Left upper piece: 1-7/8 x 3-1/8

The white stamped square is 2-5/8" layered onto a 2-3/4" square of cardstock.

When adhering stamped layer onto card, fold card closed and hold so the stamped layer does not sit higher than the left piece, which is at 4-1/4" high. This ensures your card will fit inside your envelope.

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS...

Materials and measurements:

Stamps:

Very Versailles stamp set (for the background script)
Love of Leaves stamp set (for the leaf)
Flowers of Friendship stamp set

Paper

Basic White - 2-5/8 x 2-5/8
Petal Pink card base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored as indicated above
Flirty Flamingo - 2-3/4 x 2-3/4
Fine Art Floral DSP - piece measurements indicated above by template

Ink:

Pale Papaya - stamped off*
Evening Evergreen - stamped off*
Flirty Flamingo

Embellishments:

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Just Jade Gingham ribbon - 12" - Flowers for Every Season ribbon combo pack

Tools and Supplies:

Tools:

Paper Trimmer
Take Your Pick Tool

Adhesives and more:

Stampin' Seal

Assembly Tips & Techniques:

*Stamping off simply means to ink your stamp and stamp onto your grid paper once or twice to remove some of the ink before stamping onto your cardstock. Play around with it until you find the shade you are looking for.
The Take Your Pick Tool is the perfect tool for picking up and placing small embellishments such as the rhinestones. It's much easier to accurately attach them when you can see them without your fingers getting in the way.

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Product List

Fine Art Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [154558]	Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set [149275]	Love Of Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153452]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052]	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457]
Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Stampin' Seal [152813]