Assembling the Christmas Step Card
Start by re-creasing all the folds. Fold the two folded pieces as alternating valley, mountain folds. Glue the first section of the large folded piece about a quarter inch from the edge of the inside base card. Only glue the first panel. Glue the last panel to the other end of the base card the same way. Again only the last panel.
The smaller folded piece is glue the same way about a half inch inward and below and above the big folded piece. You can see this in the side view above. It adds support for the stairs.
Next close the card and glue on the fake plaid on the front with the straight edge even with the top. Once the plaid is on you can glue on the letters on the front of the card.
Next assemble the overlays. The gate pieces go on the flats at the top and the bottom. The words go on each of the steps and risers.
I had to cover up a flaw in the paper so I added the plaid washi tape around the design. This step is optional but I really like it, so I left it.
And your Christmas Step Card is done! It fits in an A7 envelope for mailing.