It took a while - but I've got it done! This is the tutorial for the "A4" swing card shown above.
1. I started with an A4 piece of card and cut 1cm off the short side to make it 20cm high and ,measured in from the sides to the points indicated. The dashed lines are score lines.
2. I used the Tonic Studios Boudoir Square die set for the centre part.
3. Tape the inner die in the centre of the card using the guides marked on the top photo.
4. Die cut the entire inner die.
5. Now remove the inner die and tape the outer die directly on top.
6. Transfer the centre score line guides to the back of the card.
7. Lay the card with the die facing upwards on your cutting machine and then lay the cutting plate just up to the guideline on the back of the card.
Turn the card round and cut the opposite side - leaving the centre part intact.
8. This will give you the shape above.
9. Now fold the other marked lines into a valley fold to get the shape above.
You are now ready to decorate in whatever way you like.
I used 260gsm smooth white card from Papermill, First Editions Floral Pavillion 8x8 paper pad, Frond Finesse swirls, Someone Special and Heart Base die, Rose Punch and Stamp set and Floral border punch.
Here's a photo of the card when it's closed, measuring 18cm x 20cm so it fits neatly inside an 8x8 envelope.
Ooooh, Ruth, I love this one - thanks for the pics and explanation, I think I'd have struggled to get it cut out in the middle. Very Pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnother brilliant card & clear steps, thanks Ruth!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Ruth and the tutorial is fantastic. Love Alison xxx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, thanks for taking the time to show us this......Linda
ReplyDeleteBrilliant tutorial and gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Ruth its beautiful and the tutorial is excellent. thanks for the updated photo. (im so blonde)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ruth, I have added this to my bookmarks can't wait to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and super tutorial Ruth, thank you. I'm going to have a play with this today. The papermill card seems a real bargain too. Thanks for sharing everything - Jennifer C
ReplyDeleteWhat machine did you use to make this card. Because Tonic usually say you can use any machine with there dies. I have a Big Shot and I have tried to work it out and I don't think it can be used. Is there a way a Big Shot can be used?
ReplyDeleteHi Clare, I used the Xcut Xpress. You can certainly cut any Tonic die (to date) with the Cuttlebug or Big Shot etc but you need an A4 machine to make this type of card with a 14cm squarish die. You can use this technique on a 15cm square card with some of the other dies eg Delicate Lattice because the die doesn't come right out to the edges so has some support when it's folded. Hope that helps.
DeleteGreat step by step I managed to do it thankyou it is a lovely card
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth, this is a truly beautiful card and your instructions are very clear and so easy to follow, thanks for taking the time to show us how the professionals do it lol xxxx
ReplyDeleteI do not have any of the tonic dies but I really want to try this style out. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Ruth! Love the papers.
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Linda xxx
love the card and tut ,thanks..x
ReplyDeleteLove your card design...the center is so beautiful . Have pinned it with link back to your tutorial
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Dr Sonia
Another superb card Ruth. Thank you for the clear, precise tutorial. It has given me some ideas for Christmas cards that I was struggling with. Many thanks again...Peter (DC amanalone) XX
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