Step Block Card.

S
is for 
STEP BLOCK CARDS.

Version I

1. Cut cardstock to 12" x 4.5". You will also need a piece of cardstock 4.5" x 1" scored in half along it's length. 

2. Score along the 12" length at 1.5", 3", 4.5", 6", 7.5", 9”, 10.5" all the way down.

I have marked the score lines in pencil purely so that they show up clearly, 

3. Score short side at 1.5" and 3" down the entire length. 

4. Your 12" x 4.5 " cardstock will now be divided up into 24 little 1.5"square blocks. 

5. You now need to remove the sections marked using scissors on the score lines as shown.  

6. Cardstock should now look like photo below. 

7. I have marked in red where the lines now need to be further cut to create the steps.

 8. Once cut , crease and  fold as shown in photo below.

9. Now fold cardstock in half at the 6" line 

10.  Open back out and on inside left short edge adhere the folded edge of the thin strip to the cardstock as shown

11. Now fold over the other short edge on top as shown, 

12. Turn box so that the joined edges are to the bottom as belwo.  

13. Crease the 1st score line into a moutain fold.

14. This will enable the box to now stand up.  

15. Now adhere the bottom flaps to close the 1st step in the box

 16. Now repeat for the second step. 

  17. Your Step Block Card is now complete and can be decorated as required.

Version II

  1. Here is another style of step card. Start with cardstock 6" x 5".n.b.  Here I have used white card stock and marked heavily with pencil lines ,  red and black biro to show where to do the cuts.  Just use a light pencil mark when you follow the instructions so that they will be east to rub out. 

   2. On 5" side draw faint lines with a pencil down card at 1", 2", 3" and 4".

 3. On 6" length draw lines down to bottom at 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 3.5" and 4"

 4. I have marked in red where the lines need to be cut to create the steps.

 5. Use a trimmer to cut the slits. Place the first red line on the cutting line and cut down from  1" down to 2.5".  I have placed a bone folder under the slit for you to see clearer. 

  6. Move to the second marker and cut  down from 1.5" down to 3".

7. Move to third marker  and cut down from 2" down to 3.5".

 8. Move to last red marker and cut down from 2.5" down to 4".

 9. On score board only score the lines at the points shown with a red zig zag line and crease into mountain folds.

  10. Now only score the black zig zag lines at the points shown and crease  into valley folds.

  11. Card is now complete and will stand as shown below.  

  12. Card will also fold flat for easy posting.  

and decorated as required. 

#128 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with L for Lattice Card.

We are  now onto the 12th letter of the alphabet which is L. Winners results for #127  are in the post below. Make sure you check back as it could be you. Can I please ask that  Winners do acknowledge their prize in the comments on the Winners post as well as emailing their details to me. This way I will know to expect an email.  Please state if you are only playing for fun so that it gives someone else the chance to win.

  Please note that challenge is running for 2wks.

      Come on in.

Lets Spin the Butterfly Wheel.

Each challenge will be a letter of the Alphabet with  a choice of 3 Colours and 2 Themes all beginning with the chosen letter.

New for this Yr. The 7th element of the wheel is a card shape.

(The discerning amongst you will notice that there is now an added page along the top under the Butterfly Banner called Card shapes.)

There will be a card shape for the letter being used for each challenge and I will be showing a tutorial on this page with hints and tips for making the cards. 

The card shape is not mandatory but if you do use it you will qualify for the top prize without having to combine all of the other 6 elements onto your card. You must of course  use your butterfly.   The shapes will all be easy ones, just a different way to either fold or cut your basic cardbase. 

If you don't want to use the card shape then 

You can either choose a Theme or a Colour from the wheel + Butterfly  to be entered  for the 1st Prize.

If you use a Butterfly + a Theme + a Colour from the wheel then 

you  will  be entered into the 2nd Prize. 

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

So lets get started.

The wheel is

L

and 

Lattice Card.

Your 6 elements are Lapis Lazuli /Laser Lemon/Languid Lavender/Layers/Lace +your Butterfly.

N.b Lapis Lazuli = Deep Blue 

     
These colours really do exist and are not made up by me!

All the colours I use are from the spectrum wheel and all have Hex RGB numbers.

Lapis Lazuli is a semi precious stone. 

Here is my inspiration for you. 

Card uses Lattice Card/ Lapis Lazuli/ Laser Lemon/ Languid Lavender/ Layers /Butterfly.

You can see more details of the card here on my blog.

Also check out the Card shapes Tab at top of page  to see how to make this very simple Lattice Card.

or
For this challenge I will except a lattice die or stencil used instead of making the lattice design yourself.

1st Prize

(for using either One Theme or One Colour with your butterfly/ies)

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

 Butterfly/floral background sheet.

  Small Butterfly cutouts.

  Wooden Butterfly.

Butterfly Ribbon.

Large Butterfly and Doily cutouts..

Washi Tape.

2nd Prize.

 (for using both a Theme and a Colour + your butterfly/ies )

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

Xcut Embossing folder

'Sweeping Florals'

+

Stampendous

Butterfly steel  die

  Top Prize.

For using the Lattice card element + Butterfly

(It is not mandatory to use any or all of  the other elements

but I'd love to see if you do. )'

Sizzix Thinlits Die

'Magical Butterfly'

+ 

Stampendous clear stamps

'Elegant Frames'

There will also be a Special 7 Elements  Prize Draw

for those using all of the 7 Elements

and if you have made your own lattice work.

(This is in no way compulsory just an added fun extra. 

Please be sure to read all the rules on the tab above and the new prize requirements.

Enter your creations in Mr Linky below.

Please also state if you are only playing for fun.

Happy crafting and see you soon.