For the Doctor Who Fans, The Tardis

Hi, and a huge thanks to Julie who has asked me to contribute to this wonderful Blog. I was asked to feature my Tardis card i recently made for my sons birthday. Now don't look at this and think it is too hard because its not. so here we go.....

I used almost a whole 12x12 sheet of card for this. So select a blue that looks closest to the tardis and first fold a 4 1/2 by 6 3/4 " card. This is your base card. From the left over cut 2 side sections at 6 3/4 " x 1/2 "and a middle strip at 6 3/4 x 1/4" add foam tape to the back edge in black ink and mount these down either side and the middle of the card.
The roof has 3 sections the biggest at 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 " edge in black ink and foam tape this level with the top of the card.
the middle roof section is 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 " add foam tape to the back edge in black ink and mount this a little higher.
the top roof section is 3 3/4 x 1 1/4" add foam tape to the back edge in black ink and mount this a little higher than the middle.
The light on top is a 3/4 ' circle punch cut in half and using a small peice of white card for the light and blue for the light base edge all in black ink....mount this on with foam tape.
The base is 5 x 1 1/2 "add foam tape to the back edge in black ink and mount along the base of the card.
Now cut 8 squares 1 x 1.1" edge them all in black ink but more on 2 side to give depth to each section. Mount these on with double sided tape adding the six smaller white windows in each of the top squares and the message in the next one down also edged in black ink.
Top finish add 2 door handles which were off cuts from a punch and a brad for the lock. For the sign i used small letter punches and hand writing.....i hope ive explained this ok ....heres the measurements have fun with it.....Valita

A note from Julie

Thank you so much Valita I love love love the Tardis and I know all Dr Who fans will

I'm so happy that you agreed to contribute to this blog :)

Everybody go and check out Valita's brilliant blog HERE

Note Card Gift Box Tutorial

This box is very simple to make, and can be made either square or rectangular. The lid and base are constructed in exactly the same way. The first part of the instructions covering how to calculate the size of card to cut, takes far longer to explain than to do! Click on any of the photos for a closer look.

First of all, you need to measure the envelopes for the cards you will be putting into the box. Add on 0.5 or 1 cm to both the length and width of the measurement, depending on how thick the card is, and how much space you want around the envelopes. This box was made from Stampin' Up Whisper White, which is a thinner card, and I added on 0.5cm. For thicker card I would use an extra 1cm. Then you need to decide how deep you want the box to be. To do this, I stacked up the cards and envelopes and measured the height of the pile, rounding up to the nearest half cm. So now you have the measurements you need to calculate the size of the piece of card to work with.


My envelopes measure 8cm x 8cm, and the stack measured a little under 3cm. This is the calculation I did:

In the diagram below A = width of the envelope + 0.5cm i.e. 8 + 0.5 = 8.5cm
B = length of the envelope + 0.5cm i.e. 8 + 0.5 = 8.5cm
C = height of the stack of cards and envelopes rounded up to next half cm i.e. 3cm

So to calculate the size of the piece of card needed for the base of the box I did

Width C +C + A + C + C or 3 + 3 + 8.5 + 3 + 3 = 20.5cm
Length C + C + B + C + C or 3 + 3 + 8.5 + 3 + 3 = 20.5cm

Then the size of card for the lid just needs to be an extra half cm overall ie

Width 20.5 + 0.5 = 21cm
Length 20.5 + 0.5 = 21cm

So once you have done your calculations, cut out the two pieces of card to those measurements. In my case one piece 20.5cm x 20.5cm and the other 21cm x 21cm. Do the following with both pieces of card.

Measure in from each corner the height of the box (3cm for my box) and then the same amount again. Do this on all sides. Score at these measurements as shown in the photo. The extra half cm for the lid will end up allocated to the centre, which is where you need it to be.
Cut along the score lines to remove each corner as shown.

Fold and crease along each scoreline. Flatten the card back out, then score diagonally across all of the small corner squares as in the picture below.
Put double sided tape on the four edges - here I have used Stampin' Up's tape as it is a nice strong one.
Remove the covering strip from the tape, and fold in the flaps on two opposite sides, sticking them down. Doesn't matter which sides, as long as they are opposite each other.
Take one of the corners and fold in as shown.
Now fold back along the diagonal score line and press along the fold to crease well. Make sure as you do this that the fold is falling so that the corner will be nice and square. Now is the time to make any adjustments to the folds to ensure squareness. Worth taking some time here to get a good finished result.
Do the same on the other side of that edge. You need to end up with two triangles pointing towards each other on the side like this.
Remove the cover strip from the tape, and fold the flap over to cover the triangles. Press down firmly to stick in place. Do the same on the other side of the base.
Will look like this when it's finished - nice and neat.Nice and neat on the outside too - with no 'raw' edges.
Repeat with the piece for the lid. The double thickness on the sides gives a nice sturdy finish to the box, even when thinner card is used.

Decorate the outside of the box to match the cards within.
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A note from Julie

Thank you so much Joanne for another wonderful tutorial this is fantastic!!

Everybody go and visit Joanne's Mainly Flowers blog HERE she is so talented!

Oriental Poppy- Tutorial

Lets Start...

When cutting out more than one of the same coloured shape I always fold the paper and cut them out all together, below shows you the petals, use the same method for the 2 leaves.




Cut out the strip of black and fringe 2 thirds of the width of the paper.



The picture below shows all of the pieces needed to complete the flower

Cut a 8cm x 8cm square of crepe paper I used gold but green or yellow would do, scrunch up a piece of tissue paper into a ball (kitchen towel) and add this to the centre of the crepe paper and gather the paper around the ball.


Once gathered give the piece 1 twise to secure it then press the bulbus end onto a flat surface. Lay this to one side ready to add the stamen.


To add depth to the petals colour. I painted them from the pointed end up to around a third of the size on both sides using black soot distress ink and a damp brush, you could use black chalk or watercolour paint or even a black pencil.
Once both sides of the petals have been coloured leave them to one side to dry



While you are waiting for the petals to dry add score lines to leaves using a pointed tool by drawing the tool down towards you, the markings for this is on the leaf template.




The strip of fringed black paper will become the stamen, add wet glue(PVA) along the long unfringed edge, take the gold center piece and begin wrapping the stament around this sticking it just underneath the bulbus end of glod center continue wrapping untill there is none left, pinching it as you go to make sure that it sticks.


Set this to one side to let the glue set.


To shape the petals I used the Flat end of a Deet tool but you can get the same effect by using the tip of the handle side of a teaspoon, lay your petal onto a foam pad or mat using the deet or teaspoon add pressure by pressing down on the very tip of the petal and drawing the tool towards the bottom of the petal, it will crease the petal and shape it so that it is curved.


Continue this method all of the way around the top of the petal. Do this for all 4 petals.




Once you have completed shaping the first petal go on to shaping the other 3



Add wet glue (PVA) to the base of each petal and start to add them one at a time holding them in place with your fingers, slightly overlap each petal.



Continue adding the petals in this way until all 4 petals have been added


As you can see the Stem of the flower is far too long to add to your card, now here is the scary bit "cut it off"




Once this is cut off you can start to add the leaves, add a small blob of wet glue to the base of the leaf and stick it in place.



Add the last leaf and the flower is complete

Optional;- I added black diamond stickles to the stamens

A note from Julie

WOW!! Fantastic card and a fantastic tutorial !!

To visit Jak's amazing blog Click HERE

If you follow Jak's tutorial to make your own creation please leave a comment here so that we can come and look :)