Winners #129

There were 30 entries this time and 8 of the cards  made the Magic card design. Well done on all giving it a try. It really is magical.

There were lots of lovely cards to choose from and here is my Top 3 selection.

Here is my Top 3 selection of standard entries. 

In numerical order  they are

(9)    Jane Willis

I was bowled over with the bright colours and oh so big butterfly.

(10)    Scraffky

Love the idea of the 3 circles of pretty butterflies.

(16)    Nanna Connie

Wow! Love this Brilliant halloween card using the butterfly.

Here is my Top 3 selection of  Magic  cards. 

In numerical order  they are

(2)    Suzanne H.

I love the pink and mandarin together.

(24)    Amanda

I love the bold peacock butterfly on this card.

(29)    Suze.

Suze has used all 7 elements on this pretty mint card.

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:

(12)  K.T. Fit Kitty

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

(1) Dona

Top Prize
For using the Magic  card element + butterfly.

The Winner picked from the tea cup is:

(5) Robyn Oliver

The winner of the Special all 7 prize is

(2)  Valerija

Kitty, Donna, Robyn and Valerija

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. 

If you experience any problem in emailing me 

I have now added a contact form at the top of the page in the right hand column for you to use instead. 

Hope to see you all back for # 130

U Fold Card.

U
is for 
U FOLD CARDS.

Version I

1. Cut   cardstock to 9" x 5" for your base.

 Along the 9" side score at 1.5", 3", 6" and 7.5".

2. Fold as follows. Mountain/valley/valley/mountain to look like below.

3. This is where the card derives it's name ,as looking down from the top you can see a U shape. 

4. This is the front of the card. 

5. Now cut a piece of card stock that is 6" x 1.5"

6. This strip will be attached across the front of the card but do not glue in place until all the back panels have been decorated. 

7. Here I am showing a cardbase with the panels and strip decorated. 

You can now attach as below. Glue the strip to the first panel only

 and then lay card down flat as shown below and glue strip to last fold. 

8. You are now ready to complete card with any further embellishments as required.

Version II

This version uses Acetate across the entire front of the card shape. On my card I have used a design card for the base which is only 8.25" wide so I will give you the measurements for making a slightly smaller card. 

1. Cut   cardstock to 8.25" x 5" for your base.

 Along the 8.25"" side score at 1. 3/8", 2.6/8", 5. 4/8" and 6.7/8".
Fold  Mountain/valley/valley/mountain. Add your sentiment at this point before adhering the acetate. Make holes in each corner to attach the acetate with brads.

2.  Cut a piece of acetate 5.4/8" x 5". Make holes in each corner to match the ones on the cardstock above.  Attach with brads.

 3. You can now decorate the front as required. Here I have used a floral stamp that I have fussy cut out and attached to the acetate with  3D pads.