Becky's Stampin' Studio: Christmas Barn Traditional Side Step

This card was designed by demonstrator, Tami White. I hadn't done a "traditional" Side Step Card in ages, so thought I'd give it a try, again! I also thought this might be a possibility for Stamp Club this month! Let me tell you right now...no way!! This a one and only! It wasn't difficult, just lots and lots of pieces, and a realization I really love and appreciate the Faux Side Step version!

Measurements:

Crumb Cake: 1/2 sheet
Soft Suede: 2 3/4" x 4" (right), 1" x 2 5/8" (step)
Shimmery White: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" (right), 2 1/2" x 3" (back step), 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" (center step), 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" (front step), pcs for die cut images
Balmy Blue: scraps
Vellum: scraps
Early Espresso: scraps
Adhesive Sheet: scrap

To Make This Card:

Start by cutting the "steps" into the Crumb Cake card using the directions above. Crease well as shown.
Next, attach Soft Suede pieces to the front of card as shown. The front step piece should butt up against the right side piece.
Also, add the Shimmery White pieces to these areas as shown. You'll want to cut a "snow bank" into the front step piece.
Stamp the "barn", 3 "trees", and "sleigh" in Memento Black onto pieces of Shimmery White. Color with Blends and Cut out with corresponding dies. Set aside.
Now, cut one "pond" from Balmy Blue. Attach vellum to Adhesive sheet. Cut from "pond" and adhere to Blue "pond". Attach to card as shown.
Cut "fence" from Early Espresso cardstock. Attach to front snow bank.
Lay the "barn" and one "tree" onto right side, so that it fits as shown. Attach the "tree" flat and Pop Up the "barn" with Dimensionals.
Cut "snow banks" in the last 2 Shimmery White pieces. (Either hand cut these, or find a die that has some nice curves to it. I think she used the Gingerbread House Dies) Attach to corresponding steps as shown.
Next, add the bottom of the "sleigh" to the center step and the "trees" to the back step, and you're done!

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