Hinged Card.

H
is for 
HINGED CARDS.

Version I

This style of card is based on using a fancy filigree shape die such as the ones made by Spellbinders. 

 I have used Spellbinders 'Marvelous Squares' for this Tutorial. 

Using your choice of die, cut one piece from plain cardstock. 

Tip.  When using intricate dies I use wax paper between the die and the design paper for easy removal.

Take a larger piece of cardstock and score a line 1" from the edge and fold under. 

 Now place this (fold side down) on your cutting plate, then the wax paper (if using) and finally your die cut. Position the die cut so that it is only just overhanging the folded edge and tape in place.
Tip  Washi tape makes a good temporary  fastener and does not leave a mark or tear the card stock when removing. Place second cutting plate on top and put through your die cutting machine.

 You should now have two pieces of card stock as below. One which has a hinge on it.

 Apply double sided tape or wet glue to the hinge area only.

 Adhere to the wrong side of the front so that when the card is closed the smooth side of the cardstock is to the outside. At this point if you do not mind seeing the join then you can just go ahead and finish your card.

 I prefer to have the inside as neat as the front so I die cut one further piece of cardstock using a lighter/thinner design paper.

 Here you can see I have added the design paper to cover the join and also used the same paper to decorate the inside of the card where the sentiment or plain card (for signing the card) will go.

Version II

How to make a hexagon shape card using a hexagon die cut and cardstock when 

the cardstock is too small to simply fold in half and place the die cut to the fold to create your card. Follow these simple instructions instead  to create your own card base. 

Die cut one hexagon from cardstock. From a larger piece of card score 1" in from one end and fold under.

  Now place this (fold side down) on your cutting plate, then  your die cut. Position the die cut so that it is only just overhanging the folded edge and tape in place. Place second cutting plate on top and put through your die cutting machine.

 Adhere double sided tape to the hinge and attach to the other hexagon shape to create your card base as shown below.

 You can decorate the inside of the card to cover the hinge that is showing.

 

#120 Spin The Butterfly Wheel With D for Dutch Fold.

We are  now onto the 4th  letter of the alphabet which is D. Winners results for #119 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

D

and 

Dutch Fold Card. 

Your 6 elements are  Dartmouth Green/Dark Orange/Denim Blue /Digi Image/Diamonds + your Butterfly.

Here is my inspiration for you. 

My first card uses Dutch fold/Digi image/Dark Orange/Dartmouth green/Butterfly

My second card uses Diamonds/Denim blue/Dartmouth green /Butterfly

My Third card uses Dartmouth green/Butterfly

 

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

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 prints.

  Doily.

Chalk Board Peg Butterfly.

Glitter sponge Butterflies.

Butterfly Brads.

2 x Butterfly small pegs.

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.

Xcut Embossing folder

'Folk Florals'

Woodware Silhoutte  Butterfly stamp

  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. )

First Edition

' Butterfly Dies'

7 piece 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.