Sunday, April 3, 2011

My Take On The Stepper Card

Finally, I was able to try the very popular stepper card. I'm actually very late in catching up with this design. I compiled all the instructions and tutorials on this design a long time ago but I kept on delaying the project. The first batch that I made were done manually which was very time consuming. So I thought of creating a template in the Silhouette Studio. Success!!! The next batch of stepper cards were created in no time at all. Since I created this template without the use of any of Silhouette's design, I think it is safe for me to share this with anyone wishing to have it so feel free to indicate your request on your comment below if want to have the template.

The card (folded) measures 5" high and 6" wide. I used 6" x 12" card stock (cut from 12" x 12"). On the template, the base of the card is "no cut" as I maximized the whole 6" x 12" material. This means that you need to position your card stock on your cutting mat (carrier sheet) EXACTLY as you see it on your drawing area or virtual mat (carrier sheet) on your screen in Studio. Make sure to adjust your "Reveal carrier sheet" on the PAGE window (red square icon on the menu) to reveal the virtual mat. It's critical to position your card stock accurately on the carrier sheet so that the perforations for the mountain and valley folds, including the cuts, will fall exactly where they should be.

The Birthday Wishes and Birthday Greetings sentiments are my own creations made from fonts that I already have in my fonts folder. Again, I should be able to share the cutting files with anyone wishing to have them. The base of the "Birthdays gives us..." is a rounded oval I made and welded a flourish design from the Silhouette store. Similarly, the pocket is a combination of designs from the Silhouette store that I welded together. So I won't be able to share these. I used K & Company paper pad on the first card and DCWV on the second and third card

 



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33 comments:

  1. MargApril 3, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Your stepper cards are beautiful Gayle. Would love to have the template please.

    Marg

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  2. Jamie SApril 4, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Gayle, your step card is beautiful, and if you are sharing your cutting file, I would love to have it! Thanks so much, and I enjoyed viewing your web page!
    JamieS
    schnirchj at gmail dot com

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  3. Gayle Galura-ScottApril 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Thanks, Marge. I just e-mailed you the templates. Just let me know if you have any questions. Have fun making your stepper cards :).

    Thanks, Jamie. I just e-mailed you the templates. I hope I typed your correct e-mail address. If you did not get my e-mail, please let me know and I'll resend it.

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  4. Sarah BagleyApril 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    These cards are just beautiful! Can't wait to try them out! Thank you for having a wonderful blog to show us newbies all the fantastic things we can do!

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  5. Gayle Galura-ScottApril 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks, Sarah. Let me know how the stepper card template works out for you. I also sent you the other templates. These will definitely make your Silhouette machine quite busy in the next few days :). You'll find as you work on these various projects how truly awesome this machine is. It is just amazing! Have fun!

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  6. AnnaApril 5, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    WOW this is amazing. Wonderful work. Thank you so much!!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Your step cards are fantastic. I would love to have the templates.
    Thanks!

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  8. Kathy PApril 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I have made side-step cards before but these with the cut files added are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your cut files, I appreciate it.

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  9. grandieApril 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Gosh, I am so glad that I have found your website! Beautiful work and wonderful tutorials, I am definetly going to try out your shimmer mist recipe :o) Please could I have the cutting files for this stepper card? I am a newbie, and I cant wait to try it out...

    Kind regards
    Helen from England
    helenwatkins@talktalk.net

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  10. Gayle Galura-ScottApril 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    The comment below was put in my Blog spam folder. It doesn't bear any name or e-mail address. Please resend the request IF this is legit :).

    Your step cards are fantastic. I would love to have the templates. Thanks!
    By f34df460-5f37-11e0-9c34-000bcdcb8a73 on My Take On The Stepper Card on 4/4/11

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  11. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    You have some AWESOME color combinations! Makes them all look like different cards!

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  12. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Wow- that is amazing. Thank you for sharing your work with us!

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  13. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    wow all of your cards are amazing

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  14. AnitaApril 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Another awesome card. I would love to have the template for this one as well. anitaducharme@gmail.com

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  15. ElleJune 10, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Hi, I love your Side step card and would love the cut file if you are happy to share it.

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  16. Gayle Galura-ScottJune 10, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Elle, what's your e-mail address?

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  17. ipv123June 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love step cards...I think its ingenious when you added the tags for the card giver to write on. I'd love to try this one as well....

    ipv123@yahoo.com

    thanks!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Hi this is so amazing. Please may I have the file. Thank you for being so generous.
    angelcrafts@zol.co.zw

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This is the cutest card ever. I just became a follower. I love all your stuff. Please send me the file.
    Thanks,
    christinestrong@gmail.com

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  20. Laney56May 11, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Absolutely love this card, please may I have the file if you are sharing
    Thank you so much
    efrewin582@btinternet.com

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  21. kitkate60July 26, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Wow, this really is a beautiful card. You really are creative. Please may I have these files, I would LOVE to try making this card. Thanks.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I would love to have your stepper card. You sure do awesome work. Thank you.
    rosetresures@yahoo.com

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  23. craftybeckerAugust 25, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Could i have the birthday wishes and greeting files please. Thank You. beckalison46@yahoo.co.uk

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  24. craftybeckerAugust 25, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Sorry, forgot to ask for the stepper template too. beckalison46@yahoo.co.uk

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  25. craftybeckerSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Hi, I wonder if you could send me the files for the birthday wishes,greeting and stepper card please. I recently requested them but dont seem to have received them yet. Thank you. I am currently in the process of making your wedding card design for my nephews wedding in october,will send a pic when i get it finished. beckalison46@yahoo.co.uk

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  26. Barbara,September 8, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Oh my gosh - I just have to try this out. Wish me luck!
    May I have the files for this one please?

    thanks,
    barbsgyp@yahoo.ca

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  27. HoundonheartMarch 14, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Hi I think you cards are lovely all my cards are dog related all breeds and very contemporary.
    I have a silhouette SD cutting machine which is very useful cutting out the dogs but I would be very grateful for your stepper card file.

    Glad you eye is on the mend.

    Many thanks - Sue from the UK

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  28. DawnApril 23, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    What a beautiful card! I would love to have your template. I have not used my Silhouette very much, but this is a great reason to! You are very talented!

    Thank you for being so generous!

    momma24foxes@gmail.com

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  29. solangeJuly 10, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Show! I would love to have this file.
    Thanks
    Solange

    danituli.solange@gmail.com

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  30. weenAugust 8, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Can it get any better? I'm surprised with each new find.

    novene.manley@gmail.com

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  31. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    Hello Ligaya. I just began following your blog today. I saw your stepper card on Pinterest. I love it! I would really appreciate this file. Thank you.
    Myrtle
    myrtlerjohnson@gmail.com

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  32. Mireia PM CraftsMay 13, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Wow Ligaya, beautiful stepper card. May I have the file? mipumo2112@gmail.com
    Thanks :)

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  33. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    Oh wow, this is just gorgeous, would it be possible to get the files for both please, many thanks - I have been asked to make a card for my step-daughter's boyfriends' sister who is turning 21 in a couple of months :) Oooh I forgot to say my email is alex1templeman@googlemail.com xx Thank you so much x

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