Becky's Stampin' Studio: Cascading Pleats Christmas Classics Card

Susan Campfield has the best fun fold ideas! She also shares multiple ideas to use those fun folds! I came across this one and knew that I just had to give it a try. It IS a bit "over the top" but is not that difficult to do. It would definitely make a special card for that special person! It uses the Merry Melody Embossing Folder, along with the beautiful Distressed Gold Specialty Paper, and the gorgeous Joyful Specialty Paper! The picture doesn't do it justice!

Measurements:

Cherry Cobbler: 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" (base), 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (middle base), 2 3/4" x 4" (front base); 4" x 5 1/4" (base layer), 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" (middle layer), 2 1/2" square (sentiments), 7/8" x 3 1/2" (inside sentiment)
Basic White: 2 3/4" x 3 7/8"
Joyful Specialty Paper (N): 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" (red music notes), 2 1/2" square (holly)
Distressed Gold: 4" square, 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" (middle layer), scraps (holly)

To Make This Card:

Take Cherry Cobbler Base and score along long side at 5 1/2" - 6 1/2" - 7 1/2" - 8 1/2".
Next, turn this piece and score 3/4" from top for 3", and then move down to 1 1/2" and score for only 1". These score lines will intersect with 2 of the other score lines, and will be our guides for cutting the cascades.
Now, take your paper snips. Cut along the 1 1/2" score mark to the 1" intersection. Then cut diagonally to the next scored section, then cut straight to the 3" line and diagonally to the main, center fold. Looks kind of weird, doesn't it.
Next make accordion fold with those 3 areas! There's your base!
To create the rest of the base, Place Tear n Tape on middle section and add middle base. Place Tear n Tape on the front section, and add the front "base". Now the main part of your card is done! Now it's time to decorate!
First, I added the red "music notes" DSP to the front base. Done.
Then, dry emboss the middle layer with the Merry Melody music notes. Add to middle base.
Lastly, dry emboss the back layer with the Merry Melody music notes. Add to the back base.
Now, to add the "details".
Die cut the "detail square insert" from the Cherry Cobbler 2 1/2" square. Set aside.
Die cut 2 "holly leaves" from Distressed Gold. Set aside.
Emboss sentiment in Gold Embossing Powder near top of Cherry Cobbler "insert". Trim excess from bottom - to be used for middle decoration.
Assemble sentiment & "holly" as shown on the front panel and attach with Dimensionals.
Next, the middle panel. Die cut one side of "sprigs" from the "detailed label" using the Distressed Gold piece. (Cool huh!)
Heat emboss sentiment on "insert" scrap. Add "sprigs" to the back, and then adhere to middle layer.
For the back layer, die cut the "detailed square" from the 4" square of Distressed Gold. Attach to back of card.
Die cut "insert" from "holly" specialty DSP. Add to center of "detailed square".
Lastly, take the 2 words to form "Merry Christmas" and arrange on "H" block in an appealing layout. Stamp in VersaMark onto strip of Cherry Cobbler, and emboss in gold embossing powder. Add to card as shown.
Then add White piece to opposing side, so you can write your message, or sign your card!
FInish with scattered gold Neutral Sequins.