Hello Ladybug: 5″x7″ Step Ladder Card

Here is a fun fancy fold card that is deceptively easy. I was inspired to create this for my niece who just left for her summer job and will be starting college in Colorado soon after. Seems time just creeps up on us all and having lost the “Covid-19” years without the usual family gatherings has left more of a gap of missing her all the more. She left too soon.

The Hello Ladybug bundle is perfect. She’s always loved ladybugs and once gifted me a rock she painted as a Ladybug when she was in grade school. I cherish it and it always brings me a smile. I’m sure this will bring a smile and is something she can put in her room to remind her that “You’re on my mind and in my heart” from the GOOD FEELINGS stamp set.

Just follow the instructions and video tutorial for all the steps.

What You’ll Need:

STAMPS & PUNCH:

Hello Lady Bug Stamps & Punch
Good Feelings Stamp Set

• CARDSTOCK:
  • Whisper White
  • Basic Black
  • Real Red & (retired) Real Red Velvet DSP
• INK:
  • Real Red, Crushed Curry & Memento Black
• Embellishments:
  • Gingham Ribbon
  • Matt Black Dots
  • Googley Eyes

• TOOLS:
  • Stampin’ Trimmer
  • Stampin’ Up! Emboss & Die Cut Machine
  • Score Board
  • Embossing Folder

CARD DIMENSIONS
Base Card:
7″x10″
Middle Panel or Center Panel:
4.5″x3.25

CUT: Using a paper trimmer, take the 7″x10″ base card and align it with the 10″ along the length of the trimmer where you will make two long vertical cuts:

• Line up at 5.25” and cut from 1” to 7.5″
• Line up at 1.75″ and cut from 1″ to 7.5″

SCORE: Using a Score Board:

• Line up 10″ side – Score at 1”, 2”, 3.5”, 5” (centerfold) & 7.5″

DIMENSIONS for Layering Pieces:

• Center Panel: 4.5×3.25″
  Layers: 3 1/8×4 3/8″ & 3×4 2/8″
• Side Panels (cut two each): 1.5×4 7/8″:
  Layers: 1.25″x 4.75″
• Inside Step Panel: 3.25×1.25″
  Layer: 3.25×1.25″
• Front Panel: 3.5″x 7/8″
  Layer: 3 3/8x 3/4″

Video Tutorial

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