This is the template I made for the Circle Side Step card based
on the conventional step fold that can be found all over the internet.
There were too many instructions to put on the template
so have marked them with numbers
and will get to them in the instructions below.
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Start with a [approx] 7.5″ circle,
I used the largest grand nestie die,
but you could use a plate or similar to get your circle.
[1] Make a cut line about 2-1/2″ in from the side,
starting at 2-1/4″ and finish at 5-3/4″
Make sure you keep your circle straight.
[3] Score a straight line from the finish cut to the outside,
then a second score line 3/4″ next to the first.
[4] Fold 1st line in, 2nd line up
and make sure the layers are folded straight with the cut line.
It should look like this:
Next we have to find the centre of the whole circle
and the easiest way to do this is to fold the whole 7.5″ circle in half,
lining up ontop of each other, but don’t fold flat just yet.
[5] Pinch both edges of large panel to make the centre fold line,
then open up the circle,
score from and to the pinched points and fold.
You can now cortentina fold the second step by folding down and up 1 more time,
again making sure you line up the edges with the previous folds.
It should now look like this:
Next step is optional,
if you like the ‘sticky out’ bits, you can leave it as is.
Or you can turn your card over
and cut away the excess with scissors
Your card base is now ready for you to decorate how you wish 
Little tip.. speaking from experience:
Practice with copy paper first,
you don’t want to waste your cardstock
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For my card I cut a scalloped circle and cut a strip to fit my card front,
added embossed paper and
stuck my image partly overlapping the step and top of the card.
Attached the sentiment to the last step.
Then decorated with lots of flowers, bling and candy drops to finish.
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Hope this is helpful to some of you and any questions..
Just shout!
Marlene x
Thanks for the template! Your explanation of how to use is great!
Marie-Anne
wauw this is realy gorgeous!!!!
xx petra
Thank you it won’t be long before I try it Hugs Laurie x
Great tutorial, very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
hugs
This is stunning card. So beautiful layout.
Incredibly amazing Marlene!
Fabulous design and your colouring is superb!
Loving those nails too!
hugs
kim x
Fabulous tutorial! Thank you, hugs Debx
Stunning card and WOW is aptly named.
Reuze bedankt voor de template en tutorial!!
Wow, wat een super mooi en leuk kaartje Marlene, heel origineel! Bedankt voor de tutorial.
Groetjes van Jacqueline
This is a lovely card. I especially like the white on white decorations.
Thank you soooo much for this gorgeous template!!! I’ll give it a try tomorrow.
Hugs, Kiki
what a fantastic template. I will have to give that a go as I promised myself in a new year crafting resolution that I would do somthing new
Thank you sweetie! Hope to be able to try this during the weekend. You are fab! Kramis
This is fantastic Marlene! I’m going to have to give this a go! Thanks for a great tute
Hugs
Kylie
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Hi Marlena
Thanks a bunch for this great tutorial and template. Your card is fabulous.
Have a nice day!
Hiya Marlena, wow this is brilliant and thanks for the fab tutorial, you have made it look so easy. thanks for sharing it..
Shell xx
marlene great tutorial, and a beautiful card… she looks striking against all of the white.. So pretty.. crafty hugs Tina
Wauw, alweer zo een mooie WOW kaart. Ziet er super uit en een hele goede uitleg.
Wat heb je overigens een mooie nagellak op.
Gr. Sinikka
Wonderful template and super card!!
Your card is AWESOME. Wow! I’ve copied the directions and plan to try it out soon. I have a friend who likes cards that aren’t just squares, and I’m late on her anniversary card. I love all of the white, too, and I don’t normally care that much for cards in just white. Hugs, dj1952
Great tutorial and your finishied card is spectacular. I have to make a side stepper for a swap next month, and as I’m planning on making a white on white card too, I’m going to combine the two as you have…..I’ll link back to you of course. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. Hugs iin…I’ve signed up for your posts.
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Thanks sooo much for all the great creations you´re sharing here, they´re really gorgeous.
Big hugs Maryann
I love this! Thanks so much for sharing this idea with everyone……your card is stunning. All that white loveliness really allows the beautifully colored image to shine. Thanks again.
Nice Cards Marlene
FABULOUS tutorial! I love it and your card is so beautiful. Can’t wait to try this.
Hi there
Looking at the instructions I see your first diagram says 7.25 inches but you state make a circle 7 1/2 inches. Which is correct please? Love the finished card
What I great card – love it!
Thanks for great idea and tutorial
I made a card for my daughter with your cut file.. It came out really pretty.Very feminine.Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you so much for this template. have done it and I am very pleased with the end result. now looking to see what else you have done. Love new ideas.Your instructions were very clear.
Hugs Trish.