TLC190 Stair Step Fold Instructions {10/13/08}

Lynn in St. Louis · 10-13-2008

Stair Step/Accordion Card TLC190 10/13/08

How about a fun fold for today's technique? Todays TLC was suggested by mackbrad, who found these really interesting cards in the gallery and when I put together one, I knew that you would have fun with this as well. It's called either a Stair Step fold, or an Accordion fold, depending on the orientation of your project. This would be a Stair Step fold since it's landscape, but this fold can work either way - portrait or landscape.

Cut your cardstock to the size of 10.5 X 5.0 - if you want to stamp on this, now would be the time to do it.
Score your cardstock at 1.25" - 2.5" - 4.25", 6" and at 8.25" Now fold with hills and valleys (accordion style) making sure that the smallest (1.25" fold) is folded down, as this will be the front of your card) Once you look at the samples, you will see what I'm referring to.
Now here's the fun part...decorate with ANYTHING...punches, cut-outs, stickers...whatever your theme is, run with it.

These cards may be done in landscape or portrait orientation so 'step it up' and let your imagination run wild.

You may see my samples HERE and HERE.

To view the gallery for TLC190, click HERE.

Don't forget to add TLC190 (no spaces) to your keywords. I can't wait to see all of your fabulous creations!

NEXT WEEK IS A VERY SPECIAL WEEK FOR ALL OF THE SCS CHALLENGES SO YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS A SINGLE DAY. For TLC next week you may want to get out your Twinkling H20's and Watercolor Pencils.

angelladcrockett · 10-13-2008

Thanks for an awesome challenge, Lynn! Have noticed these cards before....cannot wait to get home from work to try one! Have a blessed day!

Angella (with 2 L's)

mjscrapper · 10-13-2008

Oh, looks like fun. I love the snowflake one. I have not even gotten to last week yet but may focus on this week instead. Great challenge Lynn.

sgtStamper · 10-13-2008

Looks like a fun one Lynn!!

Maggie's Mummy · 10-13-2008

Ooooh, aren't these just a little bit special!!!!! Will have to try this challenge - and soon!!!!

Thanks Lynn!!!

Cav

bensarmom · 10-13-2008

Wow Lynn these look great! Never tried one, thanks will have to try tonight!

Vicky Gould · 10-13-2008

Don't know how you do it every week, but you just come up with the best ideas! Thanks, Lynn!

Lynn in St. Louis · 10-13-2008

Some week's it's a real "challenge" to find something new. Remember ladies, if you ever find a technqiue that you think everyone would enjoy, please PM me.

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Originally Posted by Vicky Gould

Don't know how you do it every week, but you just come up with the best ideas! Thanks, Lynn!

1busymomof2 · 10-13-2008

I never made a stair step card before, I think I did it right. Thank goodness for my scorepal

here is mine
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=122133

dawnmercedes · 10-13-2008

what a fun card! I really have enjoyed your folding challenges!

LuvLee · 10-13-2008

Oh yaaay!! I really wanna try one of these!!

Wendybell · 10-13-2008

I actually made one of these a couple of weeks ago! They are really cool! Here's a link to the one I did, but I know that is cheating, so I'm off to make another one!

Seaside Friendship

twinwillowsfarm · 10-13-2008

You almost stumped me with this challenge, but I did come up with a card that I like.

katieg · 10-13-2008

looks like fun Lynn!

n5stamper · 10-13-2008

Here is my A CHILD IS BORN NATIVITY SCENE.

DawnL · 10-13-2008

too fun Lynn...thanks!

muzbysmom · 10-13-2008

I don't think I'll have time to try this before work but should be able to tonight (as I watch Dancing With the Stars, I have a small TV on my craft desk!).

I'm curious as to the hint "next week is a very special week for all of the SCS challenges". I do have Twinkling H20's and Water Color Pencils so I know I'm good for Monday. Hopefully things will work for all week! Maybe the other posters will give hints for next weeks challenges if they require "special" supplies!

Thanks for another great challenge!

mom4cuties · 10-13-2008

Great TLC, I have been wanting to try one ever since I received one as a swap!!

abmurray · 10-13-2008

I just saw one of these in the gallery last night! This is too cool and I can't wait to use my Scor-Pal for it!!!! Thanks Lynn!

Vicky Gould · 10-13-2008

Great Fold with endless possibilities! Here's mine:

Witches

I'm off to the big city to shop - back later to comment - can't wait to see all the cool cards. Have a great day!

suen · 10-13-2008

Lynn, here's the link to one I've had in my favorites for quite some time. I've been meaning to try one, thanks for the push!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/489857

NANCYRUTH · 10-13-2008

thanks! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=42694

glitterbabe · 10-13-2008

This is SOOOOO outside the box for me, but ya know, I'm off to give it a try.

Stef H

MelodyGal · 10-13-2008

Oh, wow. This looks like fun and something I have been avoiding because it looks complicated. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the push.

lacyquilter · 10-13-2008

What a great challenge. I LOVE both your cards, Lynn. I hope I can find time to play today. Maybe I can work this one into my class. hmmm.....

AmylovesNormaJean · 10-13-2008

Wow! Another great challenge. I've never seen, nor done this before and I'm anxious to give it a try.

momofour26 · 10-13-2008

I will give this one a go! The cards look great! Thanks for the challenge yet again Lynn!

glitterbabe · 10-13-2008

WOW! I thought this was so "outside the box" for me, but.... SURPRISE! It was sooo easy! Here it is...

Stef H

TreasureOiler · 10-13-2008

This looks so cool!

We had our Thanksgiving dinner yesterday so today it's leftovers and that means a whole day of stamping since it's a holiday....yeah!

Will work on this soon....thanks for the challenge Lynn!

KY Southern Belle · 10-13-2008

Great challenge Lynn and thank you! I'd been meaning to get around to learning how to do this so this is perfect timing.

Ladies, on another note, my friend Betty that I've been writing about for the past 6 or so weeks will be going home to the Lord by day's end. Her daughter Debbie is also a good friend of mine, so I'll be posting later today over on the RAK board Debbie's information and I'd be so very grateful if y'all would send her your talent and cheer. I know she'd be so appreciative and blessed.

PS: What's a Twinkling H20?

muzbysmom · 10-13-2008

Twinkling H20's are little jars of "paint" that shimmer. Were do I find information on your friend so I can send a card? Plz PM me the information. (I will check your blog).

cullenwr · 10-13-2008

This is another first for me, so thanks so much Lynn for another new challenge that really rocks!! Here my STEPPIN' UP WITH A TAG PUNCH FLOWER

dancerriley · 10-13-2008

here's mine!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...e=96&si=tlc190

Wendybell · 10-13-2008

Okay, so here's my "for real" challenge card today! Thanks, Lynn! Fun!!

Butterflies in Fall

jdmommy · 10-13-2008

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...9762?cat=12243

Thanks Lynn! this was great fun!! You have wonderful ideas for us!!!

artystamper · 10-13-2008

What a fun technique! can't wait to try this out!

chrisd99 · 10-13-2008

Thanks for a great challenge Lynn, I love this card fold, haven't seen it before and will definitely use it again, there are so many possibilities with it. My card is here. TFL.

letmecrop · 10-13-2008

I just love doing new folds and new techniques. Thanks for the wonderful challenge today. It is really overcast here so my picture isn't great but the card is really cute IRL. tfl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=96000

markie's mom · 10-13-2008

Hi! Wow! Great Technique! I had to do laundry and clean before I could stamp this morning...Quite frankly, I started to get CRANKY! So, I sat down to the challenge, and whew, I feel much better! ...or....It could have been the 3 cups of coffee I drank! LOL!

Here's today's submission