You won't have to go up and down the ladder nearly as many times.
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Get two ladders that are of the same style and height. This is important because you will want the steps to be even so your scaffolding doesn't slant
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Open the ladders. You will need the back side of each ladder to face the other. For the old fashioned step ladder, this is the side with rungs and not steps. Some of the newer ladders are the same on both sides, so it doesn't matter. Space the two about 6 feet apart.
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Secure a platform between the two. The platform can be either a 2-by-12, 8-foot wood board or a metal scaffolding found at most hardware stores.
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Place the scaffolding on the same step of each ladder by sliding it through the ladder frame and allowing it to sit when there is a minimum of 6 inches of board extending out the front of each ladder.