Wednesday, November 27, 2019

#133 Spin The Wheel with X for Guess Who!

Hi There it's me Little L'Th.

All the Butterflies are safely cocooned away but will be back out to play on 1st January 2020. In the meantime I am helping out as Mrs A. is a tad under the weather with a runny cold. 
I know she was ever so pleased when I offered. Bless her she was so excited
that she couldn't get her words of gratitude out and had a nasty coughing fit.
A good glug of water did the trick but I really don't know why she was crossing herself and muttering Why Me! 

Anyway
 as usual the Fairies, Gnomes, Pixies, Elves and Imps have come along for the next month to play.

There are no rules for this challenge other than your card must contain either a Fairy, Pixie, Elf, Imp or Gnome for you to play along.
There is no limit to entries for this challenge. 
You can choose to make either a card with a christmas theme or if your fed up with 'Christmas' then you can make a general card . 
Challenge will run till 31st December.

There are two prizes on offer
and winners will be chosen by Random Org.


1st Prize.


Nellie Snellen 
Fairy - Tale - 9
+
 I believe in Fairies Ribbon

2nd Prize.


Nellie Snellen 
Fairy - Tale - 7
+
 I believe in Fairies Ribbon


Here are Mrs A's inspiration cards for you.

The first card is a Non Christmas Theme using Fairies. 



Second card is a Christmas Theme using a Gnome. 


You will find full details for the cards on my blog Here
.
Please be sure to read all the rules on the tab above
and enter your creations in Mr Linky below.
Please also state if you are only playing for fun.

Happy crafting and see you soon.


Winners #132

There was a last minute flurry of entries and 7 of the cards  were made using  the Pop Up Element. So pleased you gave the shape a go as they are all terrific.  

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


My Top 3 selection of standard entries. 

In numerical order  they are

(1)    Shylaa

The colours are just so pretty together.


(4)    Birgit

Love the embossed folder with the Silver.


(10)    Tina Z.
Love the big and bold butterfly against the ferns.


Here is my Top 3
 selection of Pop Up cards.
I am showing the inside as well as the outside
as you really can't show one without the other! 
In numerical order they are


(6)    Terrie

 Using Tutorial I.
Beautiful in peach.



(9)    Suzanne H

 Using Tutorial I.
I love the use of the butterflies to create the tree.



(15)    K.T. Fit Kitty

 Using Tutorial II.
Beautiful front card of butterflies.


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:

(20)  Ma Mi


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

(17)  Teresa

Top Prize
For using the Pop Up  card element + butterfly.
The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(18) Dr Sonia.

 The winner of the Special  using all 7 prize is:

I have two Winners.

(11)  Susan Renshaw

(16)  Suze



Ma Mi, Teresa, Dr Sonia, Susan and Suze
Please get in touch using the email address in the side bar
to collect your prizes.
(If you find that you already have the prize on offer please let me know so that I can select another item for you from the Butterfly Box.)


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 #133
a very special edition with a Guest 
who will be 
taking over  / helping out!!!



Tuesday, November 19, 2019

X Fold Card

X
is for 
X FOLD CARD.

Version I

1. This card is made from one sheet of design paper. Trim to be 11.5"x 8.25".
Cut in half and half again . NB. Choose a design that is not directional and has  a small overall pattern. 


2. You should now have four pieces of card  of equal size.

 3. Using a circle die to fit your card (I have used 3.25") cut a circle into each piece in the same place. n.b Try and cut all four in one go by stacking on top of each other and using washi tape to hold altogether  just on one side so that they do not move.
 I only managed to cut through 3 layers but enough of the imprint was left on the last sheet to see where it needed to be cut.
Using one of the sheets with a circle already cut in it , I re aligned it over the uncut sheet and taped together at the side.  

 I could then replace the die cut in the already cut top piece  (so that it would be aligned with the uncut sheet in the correct place and then run through my cutting machine as below.
 4. Fold each of the sheets in half lengthwise.  You could do this before you cut the circles but I find it easier to deal with flat sheets when cutting out the circles than having sheets with folds in them to contend with.
 5. Open one sheet out flat on your board  design side down and using d.s. tape and wet glue attach one of the folded sheets to the right hand side.
 6. Before gluing the left hand side in place. attach a length of string (I have used bakers twine) right in the fold top to bottom so that it goes completely over the circle. Make sure is it taut. Then adhere the left hand side making sure the string is trapped in the centre.
 7.  Attach the last sheet so that the design is uppermost making sure that all the four edges meet.
 8. Your card shape is now complete and you can add embellishments as required. If you stand it up open and look down on it your will see the X shape that the card gets its name from. It folds nice and flat for posting too.
9.To finish my card  I coloured two circle digi images and die cut using a smaller circle die. 
10. I then stuck one down on one side of the string as shown below. Then adhered the second one on top to capture the string in the middle. 


11 Finished card. 

Version II

1. This card is made from one sheet of design paper. Trim to be 11.5"x 8.25".
Cut in half and half again . NB. Choose a design that is not directional and has  a small overall pattern. (Here I have used a paper which is directional  but have been extra careful to make sure that the butterflies in the pattern are all flying upright!
Fold each of the four resulting pieces in half lengthwise. N.B. I went round the edge of each piece with a toning die so that no white edges would be showing when adhered together.
 2.  Place one flat out with the design side facing down and using ds. tape adhere one of the other folded sheets on the right hand side.  Repeat for the left hand side.
 3. Finally adhere the last piece with the design facing up.
 4. With the card stood up you  will now  have the basic X fold as shown below.
 5. Here I am using large butterflies to decorate the middle of each side. You can use any solid shape just make sure it is symmetrical i.e both side of these butterflies are the same when folded in half. 
 6. Fold each butterfly in half and then on each side make another slim fold  just catching the wings as shown below. These folds are the only parts that you will attach to the card
7. Lay the butterfly flat matching the fold on the butterfly to the fold of the card and using ds tape attach the butterfly to the card base by the outside folded edges only. Fold the butterfly out so that it folds in the opposite direction to the fold of the card as shown below.
 8. The card will now look like this when stood up .The card will naturally fold down flat for posting.







Wednesday, November 13, 2019

#132 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with P for Pop Up Card.

We are now onto the 16th letter of the alphabet which is P  and now over half way through the letters.  Winners results for #131  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 back to it's normal 2wks.

      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
P
and 
Pop Up  Card.


Your 6 elements are:
Peach/Pear /Periwinkle/Patterned paper/Pearls +your Butterfly.

N.B.   Pear  =Lemon lime colour.
Periwinkle = Lavender Blue.

Here is my inspiration for you using:

 Pop up card/Peach/Pear/Periwinkle/Pattern paper/Pearls/Butterfly.



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


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.




2 Background sheets.
 Washi tape 
   Butterfly Brads.
 2 Butterfly Pegs.
3 Felt  Butterflies .
Butterfly ribbon.


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.



Nellie Snellen
'Spring butterflies'
Embossing folder
+
Stamposaurus 
Sentiment stamps.


  Top Prize.
For using the One Layer 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. )




Spellbinders
'Butterflies One '
Die set
Reversible A5 
Cutting Mat.

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.

Winners #131

There were 19 entries again and 10 of the cards  were made using  the One Layer  Card. I am so pleased so many of you decided to give the style a go as I know some of you find the prospect of making a one layer card quite daunting 

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


My Top 3 selection of standard entries. 

In numerical order  they are

(5)    K.T. Fit kitty

I just loved the vibrancy of this card. 
The colours look gorgeous together.

(15)    K.T. Fit Kitty

Another one from Kitty but this time pastel hues.

(17)    Kathy A. 

This card features hand pressed flowers from kathy's own garden.
Delightful.

Here is my Top 4 (just couldn't get it any lower)
 selection of One layer  cards. 
In numerical order they are


(4)    Jane Willis

I love the way Jane has created the background 
for this gorgeous butterfly.

(7)    Susanne H.
So beautifully CAS and so delicate looking. 


(9)    Terrie

Terrie never says much about her cards just lets
 them do the talking and boy does this one talk. 

(19)    Tina Z.
I like the impact this card gives. 

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:

(18)  Paper Papier



2nd Prize  
For using both a theme and a colour + your butterfly.
The Winner picked by Random Org is :
Ooops I forgot to show the image !!

(8) Sherry G. 

Top Prize
For using the One layer  card element + butterfly.
The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(12) Steffi H. 



The winner of the Special  using all 7 prize is

(6)  Klarka




Paper Papier, Sherry, Steffi and Klarka
Please get in touch using the email address in the side bar
to collect your prizes.
(If you find that you already have the prize on offer please let me know so that I can select another item for you from the Butterfly Box.)


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 # 132