Winners #120

Wow, 35  entries this time and seven of the entries used the dutch fold. I am so pleased that you tried the shape. 
There were lots of lovely cards to choose from so again i have split my selection into Standard card entries and Dutch fold. 

Here is my Top 3 selection of standard entries. 

In numerical order  they are

(12)    Nisha

Love the Cas style and monochrome. 

(16)    Esther

You really need to read how Esther coloured her flowers! 

(18)   Vinita Jain

The diamond pattern background just blew me away.

Here is my Top 3 selection of Dutch fold cards. 

In numerical order  they are

(13)    Sandy J.

I love this pretty pastel scene.

(19)    Terrie

Love the flowers using all 3 colours. 

(26)    Jane

Love the aztec look and was the only entry to use all 

seven elements so a Special Prize is on its way to you Jane.

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:

(6)  Chandini.

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

(3)  Valerija.

Top Prize
For using the Dutch Fold  card element + butterfly.

The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(29) Becca Yarling.

Chandini, Valerija and Becca
Please get in touch using the email address in the side bar
to collect your prizes.
Please also take the Winner's Badge from the side bar.
Can I also please add 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 # 121

Happy Crafting.

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.