TLC222 Hinged Card {5/25/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hi and happy Monday to you all, and for those of us who live in the USA, Happy Memorial Day.

The TLC for today is such a fun and easy one that I'm willing to bet that you end up making more than one of these cuties.

I guess I'm a little behind the times and don't peruse the gallery as much as I should, because these hinge cards have been showing up all over, but hadn't seen them until I was cruising blogland and ran across Wendy Weixler's blog and video tutorial for these simple and fun cards. So, if you're like me and haven't seen these Hinged Cards, I hope you will be thrilled to give them a try. You can view Wendy's tutorial by CLICKING HERE.

If you have already seen these cards, but haven't tried one yet, now is your chance. Just so that you have a reference before you go to view the tutorial, the following is a list of the different card stock pieces that you will need for this project:

1 Base - 4-1/4 X 5-1/2"
1 Bottom portion: 4-1/4" X 3-3/4" (before punching a border) If you don't plan to use a border punch this size would be 4-1/4" X 3"
1-Accent piece, if desired: 1-1/4" X 4-1/4"
Top half (the part that hinges) is 4-1/4" X 3
1 brad for the hinge

If you would like to see my Hinge Card sample, CLICK HERE.

To view the entire gallery of Hinge Cards, CLICK HERE.

And as always, when you upload your project, please add the keyword TLC222 (no spaces)

HINT FOR NEXT WEEK: Is it a bag? Is it a butterfly?

[Wendybell]

OOoooo! Most excellent!! You KNOW I'm gonna play on this one!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Be sure to watch your video....LOLOLOL

Originally Posted by Wendybell

OOoooo! Most excellent!! You KNOW I'm gonna play on this one!

[kittie747]

I never get to play in the weekday challenges early in the morning. wooHoo! I love holidays. Great challenge, Lynn. Wendy's tut was really easy to follow.

[Clownmom]

I've seen some of these in the gallery and thought they were cute. Even though I'm trying to get over the flu (or whatever it is that I have), I'm going to give it a try. Thanks, Lynn and Wendy!

[muzbysmom]

Just watched the video! Cute idea! Can't wait to make one! I don't own a border punch but I do have some cute decorative scissors I an use to try this for now!

[Wendybell]

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

Be sure to watch your video....LOLOLOL

I may even LEARN something!! Teeheeeheee!!

[gregzgurl]

My computer has gone wonky (a technical term) on me recently and I can't seem to view slideshows, videos, etc. I've done every driver/software update out there with no luck whatsoever - even gone through a couple of sessions with HP's online technician chats. Is there an alternate tutorial you could direct me to? (Or if anyone's really tech-savvy, maybe they know what's up with my PC?) I could probably figure it out on my own (the card, not the computer) but it'd save time if I could just see what someone else figured out! Thanks in advance!

[AnniePanda]

What an amazing idea for a card!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hey Sue, perhaps Wendy will chime in on your question. She may have a resource for written instructions. Sorry to hear about your PC woes...nothing is more frustrating than computer problems.

Originally Posted by gregzgurl

My computer has gone wonky (a technical term) on me recently and I can't seem to view slideshows, videos, etc. I've done every driver/software update out there with no luck whatsoever - even gone through a couple of sessions with HP's online technician chats. Is there an alternate tutorial you could direct me to? (Or if anyone's really tech-savvy, maybe they know what's up with my PC?) I could probably figure it out on my own (the card, not the computer) but it'd save time if I could just see what someone else figured out! Thanks in advance!

[bambi64]

I wasn't planning on playing today, have food to make for a picnic later on. BUT i need swap cards for demo tomorrow night and I think this will be perfect to WOW them. (Plus I've never done one and have always wanted to) Thanks Lynn and Wendy.

[bensarmom]

I can't wait to play.........I'm finishing coffee and I'll be ready to play! Thanks Lynn! Happy Memorial Day everyone....remember those brave souls who have and still do keep us safe and free.

[DawnL]

thanks Lynn....yes, have seen them....nope, haven't tried them!...gotta make time to play today!

[n5stamper]

OMGosh Lynn this was such a fun TLC. Thanks for all you do.
Here is my MATEY'S PIRATE BIRTHDAY CARRRD.

[DawnL]

and thanks Wendy....fab tut!

[Wendybell]

Since I cheated and already linked a card I did last week, here's a new one!! Great idea, Lynn (wink-wink!)!!

Hero Tribute

and opened:

Hero Tribute Opened

[Wendybell]

Originally Posted by gregzgurl

My computer has gone wonky (a technical term) on me recently and I can't seem to view slideshows, videos, etc. I've done every driver/software update out there with no luck whatsoever - even gone through a couple of sessions with HP's online technician chats. Is there an alternate tutorial you could direct me to? (Or if anyone's really tech-savvy, maybe they know what's up with my PC?) I could probably figure it out on my own (the card, not the computer) but it'd save time if I could just see what someone else figured out! Thanks in advance!

Here ya go!! This is where I found it . . .

http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_webl...-tutorial.html

[princessdi69]

I finally made a card.. lol... here is mine:

On the Fly Wishes

[lacyquilter]

Oh, these are awesome. Another technique I've been meaning to do. We had our family get together yesterday, so maybe I can play today, but I have to work around everyone being home for the holiday and in my way - lol. Thanks, Lynn.

[dawnmercedes]

Lynn...You challenge us with the best projects! Thanks so much. Not sure if I can fit one in today..but I will this week!

[Emma F]

What a great way to start Memorial Day ... stamping! Thanks Lynn and Wendy for a great tutorial. I switched mine up a bit and made it round!

Round Hinged Card

[AmylovesNormaJean]

I would love to play this challenge, but I still have dial-up internet and can't watch video's. In future challenge could we also include photo tutorials or written instructions? Thanks.

[bejoyce]

Originally Posted by AmylovesNormaJean

I would love to play this challenge, but I still have dial-up internet and can't watch video's. In future challenge could we also include photo tutorials or written instructions? Thanks.

There is a link in post #17 above that will take you to non-video instructions to this challenge.

This looks like a fun challenge and I've been wanting to make on of these cards, so I'll be back later with mine.

Barbara

[Cook22]

Ah - I have one of these by Jan TInk in my favourites because I wanted to give it a go...
Just got to finish up the housework first, though .
Thanks, Lynn, I will be looking forward to this.

[Clownmom]

Well, you were right. I just finished my card, and I will definitely do this again.

Here is my card:

Nasturtium Hinge Card -- closed

Nasturtium Hinge Card -- open

Wendy, your video was so very helpful!

[jdmommy]

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=136194

[AmylovesNormaJean]

Originally Posted by bejoyce

There is a link in post #17 above that will take you to non-video instructions to this challenge.

This looks like a fun challenge and I've been wanting to make on of these cards, so I'll be back later with mine.

Barbara

Thanks Babara. I'll be sure to check it out.

[Toy]

Thanks Lynn and Wendy

Here is mine:

~ Face the Music ~

TFL!~

[NCSUnikki]

This was so quick and fun! I'll definitely be making these again...

This is my first try at a picture-in-picture upload. I hope you can see everything okay!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=50817

[Vicky Gould]

What a fun card, Thanks Wendy and Lynne! Here's mine:

I am blessed

Happy Memorial Day!!!!

[kittie747]

Here's mine. Fashion Fades-Style Remains

[imastampin]

Lynn, thanks for this challenge.

I really do enjoy these hinge cards. They are pretty easy to do and are just a little different.

Here is mine

Thanks for looking!

Have a safe holiday!

[DawnL]

whew...made some time before starting my baked beans! will be doing more of these for sure, but for now a quickie!

ty judge

[muzbysmom]

Here's my first try at a hinged card! Thanks for a great challenge. The first one I've done in a long time! My attempt at the tri fold card from last week is still unfinished downstairs!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...7813?cat=12324

[bambi64]

Well in between making Lemon Bar Cookies, ironing clothes, getting everyone ready for a picnic, I managed to whip out this card. Friends hinged Enjoy!

Happy Memorial Day!

[gregzgurl]

Thanks to Wendy pm-ing me to give me a link for a picture tutorial, I was able to finish my card! I'd already started it when I got her message, so a couple of the measurements are slightly different, but all in all I think it's okay:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=78493
Fun challenge! Thanks for looking...

[bensarmom]

You were so right when you said you can't make just one............sounds like a Lay's potato chip commercial............LOL
Here are mine for today. Thanks Lynn and Wendy for a great challenge!
Simpathy Hinged Card Inside
Sympathy Hinge Card
Thinking of You Hinged Card
Thinking of You Hinged Card Inside

[eured99]

Just got online....what a great challenge, Lynne....can't wait to play! Thanks!

[jafields76]

Originally Posted by Wendybell

Here ya go!! This is where I found it . . .

http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_webl...-tutorial.html

Thanks Wendy! Great tutorial! I'll play later!

[scrappigramma2]

Fantastic Technique Lynn and Wendy! Thanks so much! Here's mine:
Ask, Seek, Knock