Curtain Fold

C
is for 

CURTAIN FOLD  CARD.

Version I

1. This version will give you a Full Curtain Fold with uneven folded pleats. ie wide, thin,wide,thin,wide. 
 Start by using design paper cut to 11.5" x 4". If you want a pattern showing through on the folds then use a double sided design paper.  n.b for the tutorial I have used plain paper in order for the instructions to show up.  on the left short side measure up 1" from the bottom and make a  mark with a pencil. Do the same on the right hand edge but this time measure down from the top 1". and mark.

2. Now draw a pencil line from the two marks diagonally across the paper. It is a lot easier to see the line to be cut in your trimmer or if you are confident enough by using scissors or even a craft knife. Do not cut this line yet.

3. Now put your score lines in for the curtain fold. Starting at the left hand side score the following across the page. 1",2.5",3.25", 4.75", 5.75", 7.25", 8" 9.5",10.25"   n.b. I have drawn a pencil line down each of them so that they show up on this tutorial. 

4. Now do the diagonal cut. This will give you two pieces enough to make 2 cards. Fold th score lines as follows. Starting with the 1" on the left hand side fold mountain,valley, mountain, valley, mountain, valley, mountain, valley, mountain, making sure that the folds stay in a line across the top as you make the creases.  

5. Now turn your folded card over and hold securely  in place using double sided tape as shown below. 

6. You can now complete your card as required. Here I have used the following pieces of card to complete my design below. 
Cardstock 4.25" x 5.25" 
Cardstock 4.25" x 2" 
A thin strip of cardstock 4.25" long.
Curtain fold.

Mounted onto a tent fold card measuring. 5" x 5.75".

Version II

1. This version will give you a Half Curtain Fold with small even pleats.  
Start with a piece of design paper (double sided if required) 6" x 3".
On the 6"length score at the following  2",2.25",3",3.25",4",4.25",5" and 5.25".
I have marked the score lines below in pencil so they show up on the plain paper. 

2 At the 2.25" score line mark with a pencil. On the right hand side edge mark 1.5" down from the top.

3. Now draw a diagonal line between these two  marks. 

Then cut away  or use a trimmer to remove the lower edge and discard.

4. Fold the score lines as follows. Starting with the 2" on the left hand side fold valley, mountain, valley, mountain, valley, mountain, valley, mountain, making sure that the folds stay in a line across the top as you make the creases.  

5. Now turn your folded card over and hold securely in place using double sided tape as shown below. 

6. You can now complete your card as required. Here I have used the following pieces of card to complete my design below. 

Cardstock 4" x 5" 

Curtain fold.

Mounted onto a folded card base  measuring. 4.5" x 5.5".

Version III

1. This version is for a Reversed Double Curtain Fold with even pleating on either side of centre.
 Start by using design paper cut to 11" x 3". If you want a pattern showing through on the folds then use a double sided design paper.  n.b for the tutorial I have used plain paper in order for the instructions to show up. Starting from the left hand side score lines at 1.5",2",3",3.5",4.5",5",6",6.5",7.5",8",9",9.5"
Also on the 5" score line and the 6" score line measure up from the bottom 1.5" and mark a pencil line between the two points as shown below.

 2. Make two slits on these lines up to the mark as shown below. Also draw two diagonal lines out to the bottom left  and right edges from these slits.

 3. Then cut to remove the lower edge and discard. you should now have a scored strip as shown below.

 4. You are now ready to fold the pleats. Starting on the left hand side fold as follows to the 5" score line. Valley,mountain,valley, mountain,valley, mountain. Stop at this point. 

 5. Then from the 6" score line, fold mountain, valley, mountain,valley  mountain, valley. 

  6. Make sure that the two centre points meet in the middle. Then fold each crease down firmly. The finished width of your curtain fold should be approx 5"

 7. Now turn your folded card over and hold securely in place using double sided tape as shown below. 

8. You can now complete your card as required. Here I have evenly  wrapped my curtain fold around card stock that is 4" wide.

#135 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with R for Rocker Card.

We are now onto the 18th letter of the alphabet which is R. Winners results for #134  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.

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

R

and 

Rocker  Card.

  Your 6 elements are:

Riffle Green/Raspberry /Rajah/Ribbon/Raised Up +your Butterfly.

N.B. Rajah = Light orange colour
and
Raised Up = raised on 3D pads to give dimension.

Here is my inspiration for you using:

First card.

 Rocker Card/ Raspberry/Riffle green/Rajah/Raised Up/Butterfly.

Second card.

 Rocker Card/ Raspberry/Riffle green/Rajah/Raised Up/Ribbon/Butterfly.

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

Also tutorials are on the Card shape Page at the top under the banner header. 

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.

1 Background sheet.

 Lace Stickers 

   Butterfly  peel off panel

 Diamante  ribbon holder..

3 Doilies. 

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.

Leonie Pujol

'Dotty Heart '

Embossing folder

+

Crafter's Companion

Butterfly Meadow Stamp set. .

  Top Prize.

For using the Quarto 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. )

'Marianne Design' 

Butterfly die

+

'Stampendous'

Scallop Frames

Clear stamp set. .

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 #134

Thankyou to everyone who came and played in the first challenge for the New Decade. There were 23 entries in all and a lovely choice for me to choose from. 
I have selected the following non shape cards for my top 3 and in numerical order they are as follows:

#1 Donna

#2 Astrid

#20 Liz Cavill

My top 3  Quarto fold  cards in numerical order are as follows:

#9 Terrie

#11  Robyn

#22 Kathy A.

Congratulations everyone.

please take a bow and help yourselves to

The Top 3

Badge from the side bar.

The Prize winners are as follows.

1st Prize

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

(8)  Kathy A.

2nd Prize  

For using both a theme and a colour + your butterfly.

The Winner picked by Random Org is :

(6)  Becca Yahrling

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

The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(15) Jane Willis

 The winner of the Special  prize using all 7 elements  is:

(12)  Aussie Annie.

Kathy, Becca, Jane and Aussie Annie

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. 

Hope to see you all back for #135

See you soon.

Bow Front Card

B
is for 

BOW FRONT CARD.

Version I

1. Start by using card stock  11" x 4.25".

2. On long side score at five and a half, seven and seven eighths , nine and one eighth , ten and five eighths. Fold in half at the five and a half mark and open back out, then valley fold,mountain fold,mountain fold, and valley fold the rest of the score lines.

3. Your base card should now be folded as shown below. 

 4. Fold base card in half as below.

 5. Open and on the thin panel add double sided tape top to bottom. Adhere this fold down. 

 6.  Using design paper of cut a piece that measures 6" x 4 and 1 eighth.

 7.  On 6" long side mark at one and three eighths, three and then four and three eighths. 

 Cut into four panels.

 8.  Adhere the first three panels to the front of the base card to form the bow shape. 

 9.  Adhere the last panel to the inside edge of the card. 

  10.  Cut 2 thin strips of contrasting design paper to fit the small panels either side of the bow front. 

 11.  Card is now completed. Add 3 buttons on the edge of the card to hold the bow in place. Card can be laid out flat for posting.

 Here is my finished card. 

Version II

 1.  Cut plain  cardstock 11" x 5" and on the long side score at 3".

 2.  Cut design paper  7" x 5". On long side score at 0.5", 1", 6" and 6.5".

 3.  Fold on score lines starting at the 0.5" with a valley fold, mountain fold, mountain fold and valley fold.

 4.  Flatten out and die cut an aperture into the centre panel.

 5.   I have used an oval but any shape will do.  Keep the oval insert for later use. 

   6.   On reverse side apply d.s. tape to the end panel as shown below. 

 7.   Acetate can be added at this stage to cover the aperture if required. 

  8.   Cut 2 strips of cardstock 0.5" x 5" and using d.s. tape adhere together. 

 9.   Draw a pencil line at 6" on the longside of the plain card stock and adhere the strip to this line. 

 10.   Fold card at the 3" score line so that the edge meets the strip you have just adhered. 

11.   Now adhere the edge of the design paper (that has the d.s. tape on it) to the edge on the right handside of the plain cardstock. 

12.   Add buttons to the strip using 3d pads to give extra room.  

 13.   Tuck the thin strip on the bow front under the buttons on the right hand side.
n.b. The buttons should only  just be holding the folded card on the left handside down. This can be opened to add your greeting inside. 

14.   Your card can now be decorated as required. I used the insert left over from cutting the oval out and placed on the  back of the card to show under the dome.