Center Step Card

Create a unique card with a few cut and score lines.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Line cardstock up in paper trimmer so that the edge of the card is at the 1" mark. Position the cutting blade at 1" and cut from 1" to 6.5".

   

2. Flip card over and do the same on the other side.

   

3. Step 2

   Place cardstock onto scoring tool and score along the long side of the card from the edge to the cut line at 1", 2" and 6.5".

   

4. Step 3

   Repeat step 3 on opposite edge of card.

   

5. Step 4

   Score between cut lines at 5 1/2".

   

6. Step 5

   Fold at the score lines. The first, third and center score lines are mountain folds. The second score line is a valley fold. Reinforce score lines to make folds crisp.

   

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8. Step 6

   Stamp and decorate your card as desired.

   

Video!

Variations

1. For a slimline version of the card, cut the card base to 8 1/2" x 7". From the 8 1/2" side, follow Step 1, and cut from 1" to 4 1/2", 1" from both sides. For Step 2-3, score at 1", 2", and 4 1/2". For Step 4, score at 3 1/2".

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Center Step Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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