Cascading Card Tutorial

I apologize for not getting this tutorial up before this.  Been a busy few weeks - what with Spring Break and we LOVED having our kids home.  So.....I finally found a few minutes today to make another card and take pictures. 

We made one of these cards in the March club meetings and everyone loved them.  A bit of a learning curve, but easy, peasy once you have the measurements!

Here's the card I made today using the new Designer Series Paper from the Summer Smooches Suite which you can now order - more about that at the end of this post

Supplies for this card

Stamp Set:  Happiest Birthday Wishes (WM 122485, CM 122617, Hostess Set page 10), Mixed Bunch (WM 125535, CM 125537, page 17 Occasions Mini)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409)

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango

Embellishments:  Basic Rhinestones (119246, page 198), Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding (Summer Smooches Special Item # 125583), Summer Smooches Designer Fabric Brads (Summer Smooches Special Offer Item # 125589)

Punch:  Blossom (125603, page 17 Occasiosn Mini)

Big Shot:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138, page 216)

Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334, page 16 Occasions Mini_

Here is a quick tutorial - feel free to email me, if you have any questions!!  [email protected]

Step 1.  Start with a piece of card stock or designer series paper that is 12" x 8"

Step 2:

Score at 2", 4", 8" and 10".  Make a LIGHT score line at the 6" mark (doesn't need to be a deep line)

 

TIP:  The Scoring Stylus has two ends - one is smaller than the other.  Use the smaller end for scoring card stock and the bigger end for scoring designer series paper.  Using the small end can cut through the dsp

Step 3:

With a ruler and a pencil, mark the top short end at the 5 1/2" mark and the bottom short end at the 2 1/2" mark

Top Short End marked at 5 1/2"

Bottom Short end marked at 2 1/2"

 

Step 4:

Line up the 5 1/2" mark and 2 1/2" mark on the paper cutter and cut

Top (5 1/2" mark) lined up on the paper cutter

Bottom 2 1/2" lined on at the bottom of the cutter

After cutting, this is what you have - two pieces of paper that are equal and cut on the diagonal

Step 5:

Mark the larger end of both pieces in the middle at the 2 3/4" mark. 

Step 6:

Mark the other end of each piece (small end) at the 1 1/4" mark

 

Step 7:

Line up your ruler between these two tick marks (2 3/4" at one end and 1 1/4" at the other end and make little marks on the 2", 6" and 10" scoring lines

  

Step 8:

The next step is to make your cuts.  You will cut from the bottom edge up to your pencil mark at the 2", 6" and 10" marks.  You will cut both pieces, but one will be from the straight edge and the 2nd one will be from the crooked edge

Step 9:

You will now accordian fold both pieces on the 2", 4", 8" and 10".  It's not critical which way you fold as it will work out! 

Step 10:

You put the two pieces together, matching up the cuts.

TIP:  It's easiest to start at the 6" cuts.  Put them together and then the two outside ones (2" and 10")

Step 11:

Once that is accomplished, you now open up and lay it flat - burnishing your folds

Step 12:

When you are done folding your card will look like this when it stands up

The last step is to decorate it!!  Have fun!!

Closed it will fit into our Medium Envelopes (107301, page 182)

Here is the one we made in class

We used the Everyday Enchanted Designer Series Paper that was offered during Sale-A-Bration, the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, The Brads and Ribbon from the Everyday Enchantment Brad and Ribbon Pack.  We also used the Peek-A-Boo Frames for the front (124587)

And here are a couple more - WARNING!!  these are pretty addicting

This is a wedding card I gave to my sister and her husband

I used Very Vanilla Card Stock for the Base and stamped it with Fabulous Florets (WM 123025, CM 123027, page 107)

I also used Apothecary Art (WM 125525, CM 125527, page 24 Occasions Mini) for the front and the new Framelits Labels Collection (125598, page 6 Occasions Mini)

And a birthday card - LOVE this one with all the glitter.  I cased this one

I used Baja Breeze for the card stock base and Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (125408, page 33 Occasions Mini) 

The cupcakes are made using the Silver/Red Glimmer Paper and the Cupcake Builder Punch (121807, page 213) 

The sentiment is from the set A Word for You (WM 117032, CM 120528, page 165)

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!!  Once you start it will go together easily, I promise!!

Back to Summer Smooches Suite which is now available for you to order.  This is a sneak peak at the new Idea Book and Catalog which will be available on June 1st.  Can't wait.......

Since we still have a couple of months, Stampin' Up is offering a little teaser

Bright Blossoms Stamp Set (WM 125495, CM 125497)

Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409)

Summer Smooches Designer Fabric Brads (125589)

Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding (125583)

Petite Purse Bigz L Die (125606)

These products are available to order now and will also be featured in the new catalog (except the Designer Brads)

And you can place an order right online 24/7 through my Demonstrator Webstore here 

Comments

[Laura Holm]

Hi Jan, Just had to let you know that I refered to your cascade card instructions again. Fortunately, I had blogged a card that I made listing your blog address! I really like your instructions. Very Helpful!!! THanks so much! Hugs, Laura

[Mynnette]

I adore these! All of your fabulous details are amazing! I especially love the gorgeous glittery cupcakes! :)

[Vicki B]

I saw a video of this type of card a few minutes ago. I love the samples you have shown here.

[Shoshi]

What a wonderful card template, and excellent tutorial too. Thanks for sharing!

Shoshi

[Amy Ettelson]

Oh my! I am just blown away by this card design. What a unique card and one no one will ever find in a store;) TFS!