The current Butterfly Challenge is 'P for Plaited Fold'. I've never seen this fold before, but thought I'd give it a go. Mrs A has put the instructions HERE. I decided to go with all the elements of the challenge..... Plaited Fold/ Periwinkle/ Peach/Plum/Pairs + a Butterfly.
I originally planned to do the plaited fold in a white card blank, but it was a bit thick, so I found a snippet of pale blue card, folded it in half and did the plaited fold in that. I used the white card blank, which I'd already ruined by trying unsuccessfully do the plaited fold, chopped it into two rectangles to add a front and back to my card. So nothing was wasted. 😉 The embossing was done with a Lisa Horton 'Pretty Leaves' embossing folder. I made a flower with a Cheery Lynn 'Sunflower' die and positioned it at the end of one of the embossed stems. I added a pair of punched butterflies using tiny foam pads and added the flight path of one of them with a fineliner pen. The sentiment is from the Happy Little Stampers 'Doodled Flowers' set of stamps and also raised up on foam pads.
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Great make Liz,the peachy/orange layer adds a gorgeous touch of colour
ReplyDeletePleased to read that nothing was wasted when making this pretty card. I do remember similar folds from way back when you could get metal templates to cut the lines before folding, think it was called 'lace' - pronounced lasse with an accent on the 'e'.
ReplyDeleteI’ve still got all my Lacé metal templates. Perhaps I’ll sell them as antiques one day. 🤣 Watching a Lacé demo many years ago was what first got me into cardmaking. xx
DeleteA gorgeous card Liz, the plaited fold in the blue looks wonderful and goes well with the rest of the card.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is so pretty and so neat and tidy. When I tried that lattice years ago mine just look tatty lol!
ReplyDeleteA special fold for sure! But one that gives a special effect; beautiful result! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteoh my, this is beautiful! I had such good intentions to try that braided fold but still haven't gotten around to it! Love those patriotic milk cartons in the post below too! You did a great job on everything!
ReplyDeleteOh, your plaited folded card is just AMAZING!! Love so very much the sweet colours and the clean design!! A very delicate and elegant creation, LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
This looks fabulous Liz with the pretty EF and the sunflower placed over it and finished with the punched butterflies. I love the idea of making this the fold for the card and it looks great...beautifully done by you as it takes a bit of working out. Construction is not my forte. I remember the lacé from way back and it is due a revival and this version is an interesting twist on the original. x
ReplyDeleteI hope it makes a revival, Pat. I still have all my metal Lacé templates, as well as several similar dies which do all the cutting for you. 😉 xx
DeleteBeautiful card Liz, love that you did the plaited fold. It's so fun and unique looking. The embossing, flower and butterflies are perfect with the plait as it reminds me of garden lattice. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job plaiting this and it came out so pretty. That is a lovely color combination too.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully designed and very lovely. I love the plaiting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Liz, your card is a stunner..Remember trying to do this with my metal lace templates! was hard going ..
ReplyDeletePam x
Wow Liz...so effective and I like the blue against the white. Clever how you utilised the card...a very happy accident...result...a super card! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Liz
ReplyDeleteA really lovely finished look .. .. and I love the plaited spine. All done super neatly!
Hope all is well with you.
Love Jules xx
Nothing wasted on your lovely card. I rather like the two tone effect. Thankyou for coming and spinning the butterfly wheel with me. hugs mrs a.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Liz, great card for Mrs A's challenge. xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous combination of colours and details. Well done! I love it!
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Such a beautiful card Liz. The plat is so neat and reminded me of when I first started card making. I used to sit ages cutting through the metal templates to get a similar effect but they never looked as good as yours, well done! x
ReplyDeleteI used to do that too... and often managed to snag a bit when I'd nearly finished - so frustrating! Doing it down the fold of the card like this is done with scissors. So much easier. I've got a few dies that create this effect too. xx
DeleteJust beautiful! Love the colours and the plaiting!!
ReplyDeleteAnother fab card Liz love that plaiting hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fab technique with great results! A very lovely card with wonderful color and design!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Liz...great technique
ReplyDeleteAnne
Such a unique look! Not seen this type of card before Liz, the plaiting looks fabulous with the embossing and other elements, thankyou for playing along at Watercooler Wednesday, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWow--amazing! Such a beautiful card, Liz! I can't imagine making something like this!
ReplyDeleteAll this is new to me and what amazing and beautiful card Liz x.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Liz, the plaiting looks so good.
ReplyDeleteJanice x