Once you get started with the concept of "stair step" cards - it is hard to stop! I thought it would be fun to try a double set of stairs, add another row for five letter words and cut letters into the bridging circles. Here is the card I made for my friend Donna's birthday using all of these techniques.
I cut the extra panels for the front and embossed them with the Divine Swirls Cuttlebug folder. Then I used Stardust Stickles on the swirls to really make them pop! The extra letters from the name cutout were perfect for the envelope. I embossed the envelope with the Birthday Candle Cuttlebug folder.
Here is one more view of the card stretched out a bit and placed flat on the table. To cut letters into the circles without having a problem with the "holes" (in letters like "A," "D," "O," and "P") you need to use a cartridge with an interior cut-out style (stencil) font - in this case I used Printing 101. The candle flame on the cupcake was enhanced with a heart gem for additional bling!
I hope you are also having fun experimenting with these cards - I'd love to see what you have made.
Double Staircase Card - George
Double Staircase Card - Plantin Schoolbook
Capadia, YOU ROCK GIRL!!
ReplyDeleteThans for creating these Gorgeous cards!
Aren't you just the best creative lady!!!! Thanks to you.
ReplyDeletewow, thats fantastic, she will love it xxx
ReplyDeleteWow! This is GREAT!!! tfs
ReplyDeleteLove it! you are so creative!
ReplyDeleteWould love the cut file, my sisters birthday is coming up.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan
happy2scrap56@yahoo.com
I love your card design and what I especially appreciated was your great hint about using a stencil type font for designs when you don't want the center of the letter to fall out! What a great idea and I never would have thought of it. I was happy to see that Platin School Book would work that way if the end cap feature is turned on. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the 50th birthday celebration blog gift. Ironically, I had no scrapbooking stamps. And perhaps you guess, but I adore prima flowers. Thank you so much. Also, your card was very sweet! Thanks so much for your kindness!!
Susan
Your stair step card is a great idea and the double stair step card is even greater. If you are sharing the cut file, I would like to receive it. My e-mail is gdebok@sbcglobal.net.
ReplyDeleteGwen DeBok
Fenton, MO
Would love the cut file for this card... my mother in law who is 80 is starting to make cards and fell in love with this card... thank you for being here!!! ousunshine325@gmail.com (Kelli)
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us! You are one in a million.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent with us...it is deeply appreciated!
ReplyDeletecyimbugbitten
THANK YOU for the cut file for the double stair step card. Your talent is unreal and GREATLY appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGwen DeBok
I'm gonna give this a whirl, but I don't know if I can do it justice.
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I can't imagine the amount of time you put in and then just put your creations out there for all of us less talented people to use. You are a very kind person. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteCool card. Your work is always so creative. Thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteI've already made a few versions of the double staircase for Easter and birthdays. So much fun to make, and everyone has loved receiving them. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
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