Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Gate Fold Card



G
is for 
GATE FOLD CARDS.

Version I


A Gatefold card is really easy to make as it requires just 2  score and fold lines. 
 Tip.  If you have a Scor Pal the markers are already in place and are shown as two dots on the top line of measurements. 
Cut card stock to 8.5" x 5.5" and on the long length score at 2 and one eighth and then at 6 and 3 eights. Fold card on these 2 score lines.   It really is a simple as that. You can now  go ahead and decorate your card. 

 Version II
If you want you can use a ready made blank card.  This card is 5.5" x 5.5"
 Open card out flat and score at 2.75" and 8.25. Fold each side piece to the middle of the card.

You will now have the original fold line showing in the middle but this can be covered with your design paper.
You can now finish your card as required. 


 Version III
Off Centre Gate Fold Card.



To create an Off Centre Gate Fold cut card stock to 11" x 5".
On the long length score at 2" and then at 7.5. Fold card on these score lines.




You can now decorate as required. 



Thursday, March 14, 2019

#119 Spin The Butterfly Wheel with C for Centre Step.

We are  now onto the 3rd letter of the alphabet which is C. I am so pleased to see how many of you are coming to play with the new format. Thankyou. Winners results for #118 are published 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.  Challenge is for 2 weeks. 
So we have a brand new wheel to spin and this yr we are going to go straight through the letters of the Alphabet starting with A. 
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 diserning 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
C
and 
Centre Step Card. 


Your 6 elements are  Cerise/Cadet Blue/Champagne/Circles/Candi + your Butterfly.
Here is my inspiration for you.

My first card uses Centre Step/Cerise/Cadet Blue/ Champagne /Butterfly



My second card uses Centre Step/Cerise/Circles/ Candi /Butterfly


My Third card uses Centre Step/Cerise/Champagne/Circles/ Candi /Butterfly


 
Check out the  Card shapes Tab above to see how to make.

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  6x4 hunkydory print
  Butterfly  cut outs.
Wooden Butterfly
Lace filigree Butterfly.
Butterfly pen.
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.
Couture Creations Embossing folder
Xcut Butterfly die.


  Top Prize.
For using the Bi 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. )

Stampendous 
' Cling Pen Pattern flutter' Stamp
Mini Stencils
'Butterfly Splash'
+
Marianne Design
'Die cut  Butterfly'
+
Crafts U love 
Die cleaning tool.



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.