My Faux-Step Hello Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Faux-Step Hello Card using elements from the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I have included a downloadable Faux Centre-Step Template at the end of this post that has all the measurements on it. 

The Details of My Faux-Step Hello Card

This card was for a swap and since I needed several cards, I had to use different pieces of DSP. Luckily, this paper pack had many beautiful pieces from which to choose. I was able to get two cards from each sheet of DSP.

For my card, I thought a faux-step card would suit the frame from the Gallery Blooms Dies make a pretty focal point almost like a framed piece of art! To make the Basic Beige frame fit onto the easel, I had to trim a little off the top and bottom, but it was so small that it was hardly noticeable. A strip of the Country Woods Designer Series Paper with a Basic Beige mat helped to ground my focal point.

Next, I used the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to emboss the Basic White piece that ran the length of the card behind the easel. Loved the subtleness of the design without taking away from the focal point! This was matted with Basic Beige card stock to match the frame.

For the sentiment, I stamped it in Mossy Meadow on Basic White card stock and die cut it with the smallest banner from the Stylish Shaped Dies. Then, I tucked in the stamped Basic Beige floral cluster behind the sentiment.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added a scattering of Pressed Flower Motifs to the embossed inside layer and on the easel of my card.

Supplies:

Bundle: Beautiful Motifs Bundle (165206)

Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111), Basic Beige (163806)

Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Basic White (166780), Basic Beige (164511), Beautiful Gallery DSP (165196), Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393)

Accessories: Pressed Flower Motifs (165215), Damask Designs Embossing Folder (165214), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

• Mossy Meadow (2 Pieces):
  • 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 1”, 2” and 5 ¼”
  • 3” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic Beige Mats (3 Pieces):
  • 3” x 5 ¼” (Embossed Piece)
  • 4 ½” x 2 ¾” (Frame)
  • 7/8” x 5 ¼” (Strip)
• Basic White (3 Pieces):
  • 2-7/8” x 5-1/8”
  • 3” x 2” (Floral Cluster)
  • Scrap (Sentiment)
• Beautiful Gallery DSP:
  • 4” x 2 ½”
• Country Woods Designer Series Paper:
  • ¾” x 5-1/8”

More Information on My Faux-Step Hello Card

Downloadable Faux Centre-Step Template

My card is a faux-step card with the focal point off to one side, but it is the same measurements as this template. To download a PDF of the Faux Centre-Step Template, please click here or on the picture.

I made two other cards using this collection. For more information on them please click on the photos.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.