Goooooood Morning Everyone!
WOWZERS - what an absolutely amazing number of entries we had into last weeks challenge - nearly 350 - AMAZING!!
Thank you so much to all that took part as well as those of you who left your tips.
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OK for the weekly house keeping...
Thank you to all of you that are now leaving your fabulous tips on your blogs and
adding (TIP) next to your name when you link!!! GREAT JOB!
Please could you consider turning off Word Verification, It really does slow our commenting down and does not protect you from spam...
Comment Moderation is the best way, then you can delete silly spammers!
We all really appreciate those not using Word Verification
and would like to say thank you!!
Just as a reminder and for new crafters that may not know we have a 3 entry limit!
Thank you so much
Just as a reminder and for new crafters that may not know we have a 3 entry limit!
Thank you so much
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This weeks tutorial is a very easy Envelope Box
....so this weeks challenge is:
....so this weeks challenge is:
SQUARE CHALLENGE
Square cards / squares on your card - you name it, if it's a square, it can go in the challenge!
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and she is offering our Featured Tipper this fabulous stack of goodies...
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Now onto the tutorial!
This week, it is my turn, Leanne, to do the tutorial.
I have chosen to do a very easy Envelope Box tutorial.
Some of the boxes I have come across are quite tricky to make...
So I made up my own one that is sooooooo easy!!!
I am no good working with teeny tiny measurements, so mine are all in inches and very easy to follow!
Apologies now for the pictures, but hey, my craft room is never tidy!
I have chosen to do a very easy Envelope Box tutorial.
Some of the boxes I have come across are quite tricky to make...
So I made up my own one that is sooooooo easy!!!
I am no good working with teeny tiny measurements, so mine are all in inches and very easy to follow!
Apologies now for the pictures, but hey, my craft room is never tidy!
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** PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURES TO MAKE BIGGER **
Make sure you get a large piece of card to use for the envelope box...this of course depends on the size of your card base.
The card that I am making this Envelope Box for measures 6.5in x 8.75in.
You need to score down 0.5in each side either side of your card measurement like this:
The card that I am making this Envelope Box for measures 6.5in x 8.75in.
You need to score down 0.5in each side either side of your card measurement like this:
(the big space between the first 2 score lines is the size of your card)
Next turn your card around, and score at:
1.5in
2in
(the space between 2in and 8.25in
is the measurement the card)
8.25in
8.75in
(the space between 8.75in and 15in
is the measurement of the card)
15in
1.5in
2in
(the space between 2in and 8.25in
is the measurement the card)
8.25in
8.75in
(the space between 8.75in and 15in
is the measurement of the card)
15in
Now that you have scored your lines, turn the card around and cut / remove the following areas:
It should now look like this, make sure the two tabs in the middle are only cut up the sides so they can fold in.
Next fold over all the score lines and put tape on to seal like this:
Stick it all together and it should look like this:
You can finish it now by choosing your own closing and decorating it to match your card.
I normally punch two holes and fasten it with a ribbon.
If you come up with a better idea I would love to hear it!
Here is my Envelope Box with my finished card:
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Now onto some fabulous SQUARE inspiration from the DT
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THE RULES:
Don't forget to link Mr Linky to your post (not your blog) so we can find your project quickly.
Remember to write (TIP) next to your entry if you are also leaving us a tip on your blog.
(Tips left in the comments section will no longer qualify for the Top Tipper draw - we want everyone to see you have a tip on offer without having to go into the comments section)
No 'back-linking' - any project posted to your blog before this morning and linked into this challenge will not be entered into the draw.
You must add a link back to TTT in your post.
Only 3 entries each.
Thanks
Challenge closes at 8pm UK time Monday 2nd May 2011
Now its over to you!
