Checkerboard Flooring
by Irene Rhodes
Create a checkerboard floor for your stamped scene.
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Fine black pen (.3 Black Copic multi liner used here)
- Black marker (Copic marker used here)
- Ruler (quilter’s ruler used here)
- Stamps and/or other embellishments as needed to complete a scene
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Draw a horizontal line 2” up from the bottom of the cardstock. This will be the top of the floor.
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Step 2
Place the ruler perpendicular to the first line and just to the left of the center. Slightly angle the bottom of the ruler 1/16“ to the left and draw a line.
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Step 3
Move the ruler approximately 3/8” to the left, and angle the ruler again to about 1/2" from the bottom of the previous line. Draw another line.
Note:
The lines do not need to be exact. If you struggle to space them correctly, click here for a helpful downloadable template. -
Step 4
Continue making lines in the remaining space, keeping the lines approximately the same width apart, 3/8” apart on the top of the floor and 1/2" apart at the bottom.
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Step 5
To finish the other side, turn the cardstock upside down. Place the ruler approximately 3/8” to the left of the first line, this time angling the top of the ruler 1/16” to the left, making your line wider at the bottom of the floor. Draw a line.
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Step 6
Continue making lines in the remaining area, spacing them as before.
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Step 7
Now it is time to finish the tiles. Draw the first line 1/4" down from the top of the floor.
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Step 8
Continue drawing lines, adding about 1/16” to the width between each consecutive line. This makes the tiles wider at the bottom of the floor than at the top.
Hint:
If there is a small line at the bottom of the floor, trim this part off before assembling the finished project. -
Step 9
Color in alternating tiles with a black marker to create a checkerboard pattern.
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Step 10
Assemble and complete the project.
Video!
Variations
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Wood Flooring:
Stagger horizontal lines to simulate boards. Stamp with a wood grain background. Draw 2 faux nails at the end of each board, if desired.
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Sidewalk:
Create a sidewalk by decreasing the height of the first horizontal line and increasing the width of the vertical lines. Only 2-3 vertical lines are needed.
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Checkerboard Flooring. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
I have a question - once you start the 'vertical' lines from the center are the subsequent lines parallel to that one? It appears that way to me.
Thanks!
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