Faux Step Mother's Day Card

I have wanted to try one of these faux step cards for AGES, so I created a 5 x 7" version. This one was sent to my Mother In Law for Mother's Day and is the 5th edition to my monthly series "New Fun Folds". 

One of the reasons I was intrigued by this faux version ... and the reason I never invested in a step card die set (or side step as they are sometimes called), is that the cards usually collapse and don't display nicely for very long. This faux version seemed to be a good way to ensure that didn't happen, and it does work a lot better. 

Since I was happy with how sturdy they are I decided to make another one (to be shared another day) but I added the sentiment panel to the back side and added an accordion strip inside that holds the card upright. That, to me, was the perfect solution - and now I will be making more of this type of card.

I have had this patterned paper pad for many years - it has embossed shiny bits on it and is so pretty! Adding Karen Burniston's Happy Mother's Day, some stitched foliage and butterflies cut with rainbow holographic cardstock gives the card even more shine.

Inside I added a matted sentiment panel with a stamped sentiment and another little butterfly.

I didn't have a chance to do a tutorial, but below are my measurements.

Card base - 9 x 7", scored down the 9" side at  1.5", 3" and 6"

Patterned paper - 6.75 x 2.75"

Top folded piece - 10 x 4", scored at 5"

Refer to the photos for what the folding & placement looks like. If you are unsure use some older paper or cardstock to make a prototype! I will try to do a tutorial but it won't be until summertime.

Having been asked how many cards I make I thought it would be fun to keep track this year. Many of my posts include more than a single card or project and below is my tally. 

Card Tally for 2023
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards

March - 55 Cards

April - 32 Cards

May so far - 23  Cards

Additional Supplies:

White cardstock

Blue cardstock

Patterned paper - Water Colour Bouquet, K & Co (old from my stash)

Happy Thoughts stamp set - Stampin' Up

Rainbow Holographic cardstock - Recollections

Heart - leftover from a different project and sitting on table

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