Today’s project features three things I have recently found to be extremely fascinating: the World Treasures stamp set, the stair step card layout and Katy McGloin.
I was overwhelmed by the stamping possibilities when I first laid eyes on the World Treasures stamp set. The possibilities have played out on my blog over the past several months as I used the Peacock and the flowers in various ways. Today, though, they are both together in a beautiful card I cased from Katy McGloin. I was lucky enough to sit with her card for quite some time – during which I studied it and became good friends with its every corner, angle and surface.
As Katy was getting her swaps cards ready for the 2012 Convention in Salt Lake City, she brought over her designed cards so that my mom and I could help with some of the cutting out and assembling. I only changed the background from light to dark and added some colors to the flowers. Other than that, it’s all Katy:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders:
- Make that peacock proud! The peacock from this set is simply gorgeous when stamped and then left alone. I added some rhinestone jewels to its feathers (completely cased from Katy) and then picked up some of the other colors from the card into its feathers with a blender pen. After all this decoration, I could see that the bird stood up taller than before.
- Present your card with pride. When you produce a card this gorgeous, it doesn’t feel right to stuff it into an opaque envelope where it’s hidden away from the world until it gets opened. That’s why I gifted (yes, this is one of the few cards I only have in digital storage) this one in a clear envelope. Here it is, all folded up and ready for delivery:
Stamp sets: World Treasures, Papillon Potpourri Papers: Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Patio Party Designer Series Paper Inks: Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals Stampin’ Write Marker, Summer Starfruit Stampin’ Write Marker, Raspberry Ripple Stampin’ Write Marker Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Blender Pen
I asked Katy to send me the dimensions she used to cut and score her card. Here is the layout:
Start by cutting the two inside cuts (one inch from the edge). Then do all the scoring. I started to type out the instructions, but I thought her notes say it all.
Thanks, Katy! You rock!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
Brian,
This HAS to be your best – yet!! LOVE your dark background choice – hating to use the “cliche” – but it just makes everything “pop”. There is alot going on in this card – but it all works so well tegether! I am a fan of clear envelopes – they definitely enhance the elegance with cards like this one! Gorgeous!!!!
P.S. – You opened my eyes, once again …I thought SU discontinued the clear envelopes – I checked my catalog and “Voila!” – they are still available.
Barb, Thanks! This card looks so intimidating, but it’s actually not too difficult (aside from actually cutting the base piece of cardstock). A beautiful presentation. Katy makes some really amazing pieces of art. I love her style. Bravo on finding the clear envelopes again. I put my samples in them and don’t peal off the backing to stick them – I just tuck the flap in behind the card, so I can use the envelopes another time.
Wow, what a card! I get such a kick out of reading your posts…I have to make sure that I read every word or I will miss my morning chuckle 🙂 Thanks for sharing the simplicity of this step card…they always looked so complicated to me, but now I think I’ll try it. Have a great day!
Thanks, Amy! I try to pepper some chuckles throughout my posts. I think it propmotes a full read. :). I appreciate your feedback.
Awesome job…doing this card with howlstooth dsp on Monday with stamp club. They saw Katy’s card from convention and have been asking to do it. I have not bought the World Treasures set yet but soon. Thanks…
Thanks, Windy. I saw your Halloween projects. Incredible! Full circle, huh?
Sadly I’m on my phone & not getting the view I want! This was a Convention Swap? Sorry I did not run into Katy! I’ll be back… stunning card!
Thanks, Patti! Katy did it for her WOW swap.
Ahhhhh! Thanks so much for the kind words! And I do like your version so much more! Fortunately, you did not have to make 40 of this one, LOL! I so much appreciated the assistance from you and your Mom! At least one other Pal (Windy) has done a workshop featuring this card fold. And it sounds like another Pal (Amy) is going to give it a try. The original tutorial came from Splitcoaststampers. My measurements differ in that it will now fit in a A2 envelope… The original is too wide to fit in a standard envelope. I will send you a picture of the difference… Should have thought of that before you posted…. 🙂
Thanks, Katy, for letting me share your design.
Wow, beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Traci! I appreciate it.
Wow! Awesome! Amazing! Spectacular! (You get the idea Brian–& thanks!)
Thank you, Donna! Making this card was a brand new experience for me.
A real WOW! card….love these folds but don’t make them often as they tend to overwhelm me…thank you for sharing the measurements – and your tips (always appreciate them!)…now I have no excuse not to make one…thank you!
Yay! Thanks, Carol!
Hi Brian…I am having trouble reading the measurements on Katy’s card…can you please share her blog (if she has one) or send a clearer copy? I would prefer to make the A-2 version…many thanks!
Carol
Carol, I will write them out over the weekend and share them with everyone. I don’t want to deprive anyone of her work.
Found your blog link as the guest artist on Mary Fish’ blog. Congratulations. This is a lovely, stunning card. Best use of the step card method I’ve seen.
Thank you, Marge! I am so glad you found me. I hope you’ll come back again or consider subscribing. Mary Fish is the absolute queen of stamping. I am fortunate to even be in her shadow. 🙂
All I can say is WOW! I’ve waited a few days to comment because I’ve just been speechless every time I see this! Thanks so much for sharing the details on creating this.
Thanks, Suzanne! I am preparing my post for this coming week, and I have the step-by-step instructions on their way. Be on the lookout! 🙂