Holy fold-tastic fun, crafty friends! Today we’re diving into the world of center step bridge cards—those jaw-dropping 3D creations that make people say “How on earth did you MAKE that?!” Don’t worry, I won’t tell them it’s actually a sneaky-simple technique! I’m sharing two totally different designs: a gorgeous Mother’s Day showstopper featuring the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (hello, elegant dimension!) and a vibrant “You Make a Difference” design with the Thankful Garden Bundle that practically bursts with color. These aren’t your average flat cards that get tossed after the celebration—these are the keepsakes that stay on display because they’re just. that. cool. Ready to become the card-making wizard your friends think you already are? Let’s do this!
Center Step Bridge Cards Video Tutorial
Grab your favorite crafty beverage and hit that play button below! I’ve created a no-stress video walkthrough of these center step bridge cards where you’ll see every fold, every “oh that’s so easy!” moment, and all the little tricks that make these designs pop. No squinting at written instructions or guessing measurements—I’m right there with you, showing exactly how these dimensional wonders come together. This is the kind of tutorial where you’ll find yourself saying “Ohhhhh, THAT’S how it works!” about thirty seconds in. Your crafty confidence is about to skyrocket, my friends! Press play and let’s make some card magic happen!
🌼 Which occasion would you create a center step bridge card for? I’d love to hear your ideas for other celebrations or events where this special fold would make an impression. What stamp sets from your collection would you pair with this technique? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Ready to Create these Cards?
What did you think of these cards? If you felt a little overwhelmed by the cutting and scoring, simply grab a piece of copy paper and start with that. Once you create the base with copy paper, you will have the confidence to make it with cardstock. You can do it!!!!
- Fresh Freesia:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” (card base)
- 5 ½” x ¾” (bridge)
- DSP: 3” x 6”, cut to:
- (2) ¾” x 2 ¼” (front panels)
- (2) ¾” x 3” (inside panels)
- (4) ¾” x ¾” (front/inside side panels)
- (2) 5 ¼” x ¾” (front/inside bottom panel)
- Basic White:
- 3 ¾” x 5” (front image)
- 5 ¼” x ½” (bridge)
- 3” x 5 ¼” (inside message)
- Misty Moonlight:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” (card base)
- 5 ½” x ¾” (bridge)
- DSP: 3” x 6”, cut to:
- (2) ¾” x 2 ¼” (front panels)
- (2) ¾” x 3” (inside panels)
- (4) ¾” x ¾” (front/inside side panels)
- (2) 5 ¼” x ¾” (front/inside bottom panel)
- Boho Blue: 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” (front center)
- Basic White:
- 4″ x 3″ (front image)
- 5 ¼” x ½” (bridge)
- 3” x 5 ¼” (inside message)
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What a super fun card! I hope that you were inspired to try it out. I know it sounds like a lot of cutting & scoring but let’s face it, that’s the fun of paper crafting – trying new things!
Thanks for joining me today!
