Butterfly Challenge: July 2019

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Butterfly Update.

Only 2 winners have claimed their prizes this week. As there were only 13 entries in the last challenge the chances are you could be a winner so do check down below. If you don't email me I can't send the prizes out. If you don't get an acknowledgement back from me I haven't received anything from you. I have added a contact form on the blog now to make it even easier.

As you can see the Butterfly Box is full of goodies just waiting to be claimed.

In fact so full I have even had to start a second box!

All the prizes are sourced just for the butterfly challenge and I am constantly scouring the shops for
interesting items to add to the pile.

Pop Up Cards

P
is for
POP UP CARDS.

Version I

I will start off with this simple design which requires no cutting. Just a couple of folds

1. Cut a patterned base card 8.25" x 6". Score on long side down the centre. This creates your base card and can be placed to one side.

2. Cut a piece of plain card stock ( at least 180/200gsm weight) 8" x 5.75". Score long side at 4" down the centre. This will be your pop up section for the inside of the card.

3. For the purposes of this tutorial I have used a piece of copy paper so that I can write the instructions and marks where needed.

On the centre line measure down 3" and mark a dot with a pencil. On the long side measure across the top 2" in on both sides and mark a dot with a pencil. These 3 dots form a triangle and you now need to use a ruler and score from the 3" dot out to the 2" dot on either side.

4. Now make a crease up from the bottom of the card to the 3" dot in the centre of the card

and then a fold from that point along the score line to the 2" dot.

5. Repeat for the other side. Your card should now look as shown below.

and like this when looking down from the top with the card standing up.

6. Use a bone folder to firmly crease all of the folds you have created.

7. Use either wet glue or d.s. tape on one side only of the folded card as shown below.

8. Place the folded card into the base card making sure that you butt the short fold right up to the centre line as shown above and close front of card down on top.

9. Repeat for the other side and close base card shut.

10. When you open up the card you will now have a pop up section which you can go ahead and decorate as required.

Example shown below.

Version II

This is an even simpler fold.

1. Take your base card (this can be any size you like) and make an insert for it in a patterned paper that is slightly smaller. Adhere together.

2. Take another matching/toning piece of paper and measure as below on the wrong side. To make it easy I suggest that the width of this card should be able to be divided equally by four. Mine is 5" x 5.75". The 5.75" is the same as the depth of the insert to keep it nice and neat. I have scored the 5" side at 1.25",2.50" and 3.75" giving an equal measurement of 1.25" across the paper.

3. Turn paper over and attach d.s tape to the two outside scored panels.

4. Place one of the tapped sides to the middle of the card and press down firmly.

5. Fold on the second score line and fold the card shut.

6. When you re-open the card a pop up box will appear and you can now decorate as required. See mine below.

N.b. You can of course make the box smaller in height. It does not have to be the length of the card.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

#126 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with J for Joy Fold Card.

We are now onto the 10th letter of the alphabet which is J. Winners results for #125 are in the post below. Make sure you check back as it could be you. Can I please ask that Winners do acknowledge their prize in the comments on the Winners post as well as emailing their details to me. This way I will know to expect an email. Please state if you are only playing for fun so that it gives someone else the chance to win.

Please note that owing to continuing health problems this Challenge will be running for 4wks.

(My frozen shoulder is prohibiting me from spending too much time not only in making cards but also being sat at my computer. I am finding typing long posts tiring so need to reduce the amount of time needed to do these as much as possible and hope you will understand.)

Come on in.

Lets Spin the Butterfly Wheel.

Each challenge will be a letter of the Alphabet with a choice of 3 Colours and 2 Themes all beginning with the chosen letter.

New for this Yr. The 7th element of the wheel is a card shape.

(The discerning amongst you will notice that there is now an added page along the top under the Butterfly Banner called Card shapes.)

There will be a card shape for the letter being used for each challenge and I will be showing a tutorial on this page with hints and tips for making the cards.

The card shape is not mandatory but if you do use it you will qualify for the top prize without having to combine all of the other 6 elements onto your card. You must of course use your butterfly. The shapes will all be easy ones, just a different way to either fold or cut your basic cardbase.

If you don't want to use the card shape then

You can either choose a Theme or a Colour from the wheel + Butterfly to be entered for the 1st Prize.

If you use a Butterfly + a Theme + a Colour from the wheel then

you will be entered into the 2nd Prize.

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

So lets get started.

The wheel is

and

Joy Fold Card.

Your 6 elements are Jasmine /Juicy Orange/Jade/Jute/Jewels+ your Butterfly.

n.b Jute = Twine or string.

Here is my inspiration for you.

1st card version I using a Belly band as the closure.

Card uses Joy fold card/Jute/Juicy Orange/Butterfly.

2nd card version II using a 3D embellishment as the closure.

Card uses Joy fold card/Jade/Jasmine/Jewels/Butterfly.

You can see more details of the cards here on my blog.

Also check out the Card shapes Tab at top of page to see how to make a Joy Fold
Card.

1st Prize

(for using either One Theme or One Colour with your butterfly/ies)

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

Butterfly background sheet.

2 die cut doily shapes..

Peg Butterfly.

Wooden Flower ornament.

2 Cork Butterflies.

Washi Tape.

2nd Prize.

(for using both a Theme and a Colour + your butterfly/ies )

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

Corture Creations

Embossing folder

Tonic

'Branwen Briar Die cut.

Top Prize.

For using the Joyfold fold card element + Butterfly

(It is not mandatory to use any or all of the other elements

but I'd love to see if you do. )

Stamps by Chloe

Large Butterfly border.

Stamps by Chloe

Best wishes stamp.

There will also be a Special 7 Elements Prize Draw

for those using all of the 7 Elements.

(This is in no way compulsory just an added fun extra.

Please be sure to read all the rules on the tab above and the new prize requirements.

Enter your creations in Mr Linky below.

Please also state if you are only playing for fun.

Happy crafting and see you soon.

N.B. Challenge is running for 4 weeks.

Winners #125

There were just 13 entries this time but 6 of the entries used the Impossible Fold card. I am so glad you gave it a try.

There were lots of lovely cards to choose from and here is my Top 3 selection.

In numerical order they are

(7) Liz Cavill

I liked the rounded edges to the Impossible twist.

(9) Nana Connie

Check out the gorgeous hair on this image.!

(10) Terrie

I love those wellie boots.

Congratulations everyone.
please take a bow and help yourselves to
The Top 3
Badge from the side bar.

1st Prize

For using either one theme or one colour + your butterflies.
The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(13) Kathy A.

2nd Prize
For using both a theme and a colour + your butterfly.
The Winner picked by Random Org is :

(5) Sherry Gibson

Top Prize
For using the Impossible fold card element + butterfly.

The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(12) Amanda

The winner of the Special all 7 prize is

(8) Jane Willis.

Kathy, Sherry, Amanda and Jane

Please get in touch using the email address in the side bar
to collect your prizes.
Please also take the Winner's Badge from the side bar.
Can I also please ask that you acknowledge your win
In the comments box below so that
I know to expect an email from you.

If you experience any problem in emailing me

I have now added a contact form at the top of the page in the right hand column for you to use instead.

Hope to see you all back for # 126

Happy Crafting.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

#125 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with I for Impossible card.

We are now onto the 9th letter of the alphabet which is I. Winners results for #124 are in the post below. Make sure you check back as it could be you. Can I please ask that Winners do acknowledge their prize in the comments on the Winners post as well as emailing their details to me. This way I will know to expect an email. Please state if you are only playing for fun so that it gives someone else the chance to win.

Please note that this Challenge is now back to the normal 2 wks.

Come on in.

Lets Spin the Butterfly Wheel.

Each challenge will be a letter of the Alphabet with a choice of 3 Colours and 2 Themes all beginning with the chosen letter.

New for this Yr. The 7th element of the wheel is a card shape.

(The discerning amongst you will notice that there is now an added page along the top under the Butterfly Banner called Card shapes.)

There will be a card shape for the letter being used for each challenge and I will be showing a tutorial on this page with hints and tips for making the cards.

If you don't want to use the card shape then

You can either choose a Theme or a Colour from the wheel + Butterfly to be entered for the 1st Prize.

If you use a Butterfly + a Theme + a Colour from the wheel then

you will be entered into the 2nd Prize.

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

So lets get started.

The wheel is

and

Impossible Card.

Your 6 elements are Imperial Red /Iceberg/Inchworm/Inks/Images+ your Butterfly.

n.b Inworm = the colour of grass.

Iceberg = pale blue/grey.

Images can be either digi or stamp

Inks. Use Distress inks or Marker pens.

Here is my inspiration for you.

1st card using version I

Card uses Impossible card/Image/Inks/Iceberg/Inchworm/Butterfly.

2nd card using version II

Card uses Impossible card/Image/Inks/Imperial red/Iceberg/Inchworm/Butterfly.

You can see more details of the cards here on my blog.

Also check out the Card shapes Tab at top of page to see how to make an Impossible Card.

1st Prize

(for using either One Theme or One Colour with your butterfly/ies)

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

Butterfly background sheet.

2 diecut doily shapes..

Peg Butterfly.

Butterfly ribbon trim.

Dragonfly brads.

Washi Tape.

2nd Prize.

(for using both a Theme and a Colour + your butterfly/ies )

Please state in your post which part of the wheel you are using to play with.

Craftconsortium stamp set

'Fresh Cut'

Stix 2 Butterfly diecut shapes

Top Prize.

For using the Impossible fold card element + Butterfly

(It is not mandatory to use any or all of the other elements

but I'd love to see if you do. )

Precious Marieke

Fantastic Flowers stamp set.

Xcut

Die cut.

There will also be a Special 7 Elements Prize Draw

for those using all of the 7 Elements.

(This is in no way compulsory just an added fun extra.

Please be sure to read all the rules on the tab above and the new prize requirements.

Enter your creations in Mr Linky below.

Please also state if you are only playing for fun.

Happy crafting and see you soon.

Challenge is back to 2 weeks.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

#125 Buterfly.

Sorry there I'll be a slight delay in getting the new challenge posted as I'm sorting a major problem out . Will be with you later today.

Hugs

Winners #124

There were 29 gorgeous entries this time and 12 of the entries used the Hinged Fold shape. I am so glad you gave it a try .

There were lots of lovely cards to choose from so again I have split my selection into Standard card entries and Hinged fold Card.

Here is my Top 3 selection of standard entries.

In numerical order they are

(8) Valerija