Joy Fold 2

J 

is for 

JOY FOLD 2 .

This is a continuation of the already published Joy Fold Card and shows to interesting variations for you to try.

Variation I

Buckle Joy Fold Closure.

  1. Using coloured card stock cut one piece 8.5" x 4.5" and score and fold at 5.5"

Cut a further piece 4.5" x 2.75" and score  and fold at 0.5".

n.b. At this point you need to decorate the inside and outside of the fold that measures 3" x 4.5" before you cut the slit for the buckle. 

 2. Using a strip of ds tape attach the 0.5 score line on the other piece of card as shown below. Centre so that you have an even space either side. Here I have just under 1" on both sides.

 3. Make pencil point marks  at 2.5" along top edge from the adhered edge and just under 1" on either side of the other edge giving a 1"gap in the centre as shown below.

4.Join up the dots and trim away the triangles as shown below.

5.Draw a very light pencil mark at 2.25" from the folded edge down the flap.

Remember you will previously have decorated this panel on both sides prior to cutting the slit. 

6.Fold the buckle closure over and mark a pencil point just above and below where the buckle dissects the pencil line as shown below. 

7.Cut a slit between these two pencil points using a craft knife or a trimmer.

8.Fold buckle edge into this slit to close your  card. 

9.Finish decorating your card as required.

Variation II

Double Joy Fold .

  1. Using coloured card stock cut one piece 10" x 6" and score and fold at 2.5" and 5".

  2.Cut two pieces 7" x 2.25" and  score /fold in half at 3.5"

  3.These two smaller pieces are attached to the back panel leaving 0.25" gap between them and positioned with an even space top bottom and sides. 

N.B. Before you do that though these pieces all need to be decorated as required as shown below.

 4.Choose complimentary patterns.  This is the base Joy fold card. The front concertinas flat so use a contrasting paper for the front panel. 

Decorate the two small folds and attach to the base as at instructions at 3.

Decorate inside these two folds leaving space for messages and sentiment.

 5.n.b you could choose to leave these two folds to open up individually but I have joined mine together as below.

6. Cut a piece of card stock  2.25" x 1.5" and decorate before attaching to the closed panels so that they open up as one. 

Decorate as required. Here I have attached a large butterfly that matches the base design paper. You could put a sentiment here if wished. 

#149 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with F for Flag Fold.

Winners results for #148  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 , 1 Theme and a specified  Card shape  all beginning with the chosen letter.

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

 I will be showing a link to a tutorial on this page with hints and tips for making the cards so just look under the letter being used for each challenge. 

The card shape is not mandatory but if you do use it you will qualify for the top prize. You must of course use your butterfly and the other elements.  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

F

and 

Flag  Fold Card.

  Your 6  elements are:

FlagFold Card/ Fabric/French Pink/ Forest Green/Flaxen

+your Butterfly.

n.b.   Flaxen = Colour of straw.

French Pink = Deep pink

Fabric can be any of the following

material/lace/netting/canvas/hessian/seambindiing

but Not Ribbon

        

Please state the elements of Your Choice.

                  

Here is my inspiration for you .

First card using:

Version I

 Flag Fold /Fabric/French Pink/Forest Green/Butterfly.

Inside of card showing the Fag folds. 

Second  card using:

Version II

 Flag Fold/French Pink/Forest Green/Butterfly.

Inside of card showing the flag folds.

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. 

Please Note.

Due to the continuing situation with Covid 19

I am still still opting for sending out Gift Certificates instead of the usual prizes.

I have found another online Craft Company (thank you Hazel) that has a full range of Digital Products for you to choose from 

Snap Click Supply Co.

Has a full range of digital Products for you to choose from.

They have 2,466  paper packs to choose from alone. You will be spoilt for choice. 

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.

Snap, Click, Supply Co 

Gift Certificate.

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.

Snap, Click, Supply Co 

Gift Certificate.

  Top Prize.

For using the Bow Front Card + all the other elements

+ your Butterfly

Snap, Click, Supply Co 

Gift Certificate.

From to time I will also have a special draw prize when an entry particularly catches my eye.  

Please be sure to read all the rules on the tab above.

Enter your creations in Mr Linky below.

Please also state if you are only playing for fun.

Happy crafting and see you soon.

Please Note.

This challenge is running for 3 weeks.

Challenge will therefore end on Tuesday 24th of Nov.