Well, hello YNS fans! It’s me, Susan (susiestampalot) here with another SUSIE Q-TIP Fun Friday! First of all, ya’ll DID hear the news, right? Your Next Stamp is now a Member Company over on Splitcoaststampers.com! And to celebrate, we are in the midst of a FABULOUS BLOG HOP that started on May 1st. There are lots of prizes, great projects we are sharing and some awesome sales. Be sure and get more info on that at the end of my post today, along with a BIG SURPRISE!!
For now, let’s get started on my super fun SUSIE Q-TIP Fun Friday! I’ve got an “out-of-the-box” card shape/design to show ya’ll today called a “Step Out Card”, just in case ya’ll are getting tired of the everyday 4.25 x 5.5 card like I am. I am wanting to do something different! So…I’ve got a simple little tutorial that I must credit Splitcoast for (I figured it was ok to use it since we are now “married”), but I’ve added a few more tips/measurements for the decoration of the card. Off we go:
To start with the above instructions, ya’ll will need your paper trimmer and some sort of scoring tool. I have the Scor-Pal, but you can use your Martha Stewart one if you prefer to be like her.
You will also need a piece of cardstock 5 1/2″ X 11″ as your card base.
I’ll go over the other pieces as we go.
Be sure and flip the card base over and cut the slit on the other side, just like the prior instruction, so that it will look like the above picture!
How’re ya’ll doin’ so far? Don’t forget to cut the other side!
Then just glue it all together and add your own embellishments! I didn’t add a sentiment to mine, but you certainly could just about anywhere. Here’s a closer look at Summer Fun Fhiona. Give her a round of applause for helping out today!
Ok, are ya’ll ready for the BIG SURPRISE??? We are giving away a Summer Fun Fhiona Stamp Set today as a thank you for checking out my SUSIE Q-TIP Fun Friday Post! We will be doing that with all my once a month posts, so ya’ll will have to swing by on the first of every month!! Just leave a comment on this post telling me what you like about this card, that you’re going to try it for yourself, any questions ya’ll have or that I need a manicure. Karen will draw a winner and announce it here in a few days. Ready, set, go!!!
But wait, if ya’ll haven’t checked out the May 1st Blog Hop, be sure and do that. Get all the details and how you could win MORE goodies from Your Next Stamp on the YNS blog HERE.
Ok, see ya’ll soon!
Stamps: Summer Fun Fhiona (Your Next Stamp)
Paper: Hawaiian Shores, Kraft, White, Orange Zest (PTI), Navy (SU!), The Bright Side (My Mind’s Eye)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Sun, Water and Cloud Dies, Paper Piercer/Mat Pack, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Scor-Pal, Copic Markers, Buttons/Twine, Hot Glue, Foam Boosters
Haha…I need a manicure way more than you do!!
Love your card!
I love the design of this card- I know that the next tool on my list to buy is a scoring board so I can start creating things like this- I love you card.
Just a quick question- does your stamps come as digi’s? I live in Australia and find they are more cost effective with the price of postage!
We don’t have YNS digi’s but our shipping is very reasonable :o)
Happy Stamping
Karen
LOVE this Susan! Super FUN tutorial!!! I’ll be trying this one out for sure!
Hugs
Karen
I’m new to seeing Your Next Stamp – and I must say – I love it! These images are adorable :). Susan – your card is awesome! Love how colorful it is, and what a great, untraditional fold. SUPER fun. Can’t wait to see more π
Great card and a great idea, thanks for sharing!
What is there not to like about this card. The image is adorable. I like the embossing on the blue paper…and the sunshine completes the package. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for the great tutorial…Love your card.
I have never made one of these type of cards…your tutorial is excellent and now I have to make one…thanks for sharing…and I love the little polka dot bikini….:)
You know, I’ve been in a card-making rut lately doing the usual 4.25 x 5.5 cards or 6×6. In fact, picked up a magazine today with creative cuts and folds for card-making to jar me out of the rut. I think this post will do that as well! Love the card – and your bonus instructions on the tutorial.
wow I am so happy that you did this tutorial! I saw a card like this on a blog and I wondered how they did it. I can not wait to try this out THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Just so you know, I painted my nails tonight LOL
Hugs;
Shari
I have made a card like this for Christmas and was surprised at how easy it was. Summertime Fhiona is adorable in her bathing suit….all ready for the weather to warm up π
Heather ~ princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com
OK, you ALWAYS make me smile and giggle and today is no different. Am I going to try this? HELLZNO!!!! lol I HAVE done one of these and the hangover is NOT worth it to me… and do I need scraps? ummm, got plenty of my own! LOL
This is so cute! I love the bright colors! I’m currently giving myself a manicure. I’m waiting to do my top coat. π
Thanks for the great directions, I just found out about YNS at Splitcoast and put this cutie in my shopping basket.
another fun fabulous card Susan ..thanks for sharing the tips and tricks for making this step card
I’ve been admiring all the stair step cards, and your tutorial is perfectly explained! Will definitely have to try it now! Beautiful card….thanks!
This is a really neat design. I will definitely give this a shot.
Although I love the images, what I love most was the way you described and showed us how to make the card!
And I just LOVE Susie’s Q-Tips
This is a great card! Going to try this style for sure! Thanka
Awesome tutorial! I love the colors and Fhiona is adorable, but what I like most is that the design has lots of dimension. It looks so detailed, but your instructions make it look like something that even I could do!
What a great card! Love it! I’ve made a center step card and had fun making it. Must do it more often!
Oh this is so cool! I really like the way the card is designed. I like that there is two panels that are popped up and the colors you used on this card are beautiful and just right for a summer day!
Jo
http://www.jwscrapshack.blogspot.com
Fantastic tutorial…I love the details on your card…colors are amazing and the details are just awesome!
Great tutorial….easy as pie! At least untilk I attempt it myself. π I love the bright colors you used in this card.
Thanks for the great tutorial! I’ve been too scared to try this yet… lol Thanks for the inspiration and darling card! π
Luvs,
Annie Rose
Sooo cute, Susan! Love the tutorial too. Must try this one at home…
I love your card. I want to try that style card myself. Thank you.
Wow a lovely card and so creative
Thanks for posting this tutorial! I just discovered YNS and I can’t choose just one!! too cute. crossing fingers to win,
Thanks, !
Velarie M
velarie@hotmail.com