Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial

Hello, Friends! if you have a fur baby in your home, you’re really going to love today’s project! This Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial features Authentique Paper’s Nostalgia collection. One of the things I love about this warm and whimsical collection is the fact that it includes images and patterns that work for pet projects as well as for people projects. Creating this pet themed card folio was just so much fun!

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Look at these adorable puppies! I could not resist making them the focal point of this 5.5″ x 7.5″ x .05″ card folio.

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial Nostalgia by Kathy Clement for Authentique Paper Photo 01

Loaded with layers, machine stitching, Christmas flowers, ribbons and embellishments, this card may look difficult to create. But when we make it together in the video tutorial below, you’ll see how easy it is to create. What’s that old saying? “Yard by yard life is hard, but inch by inch it’s a cinch!” The same is true of cardmaking. I hope that as we make this project together, you’ll learn techniques that will apply to all your crafty adventures.

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Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: A Peek Inside

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The interior of this card is filled with fun interactive elements.

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Learn how to create this magnetic flap element in the video tutorial.

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And learn how to trim out an image to create a shaped pocket behind the flap.

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Don’t these sentiments crack you up? There’s room on the back of the 4″ x 6″ card to add a large photo. And you can use the list to write down memories or a personal greeting.

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: The Pocket and Folio Insert

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Pockets are probably my favorite thing to add to a card. Learn how to create this pretty shaped edge in the video tutorial, too.

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This 4 1/4″ x 6″ accordion style folio has a classy magnetic flap closure. There are 10 panels with lots of room for photos, and a few little tuck spots, too.

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Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial on Youtube

Are you ready to get your craft on? Then press play and let’s build this Santa Paws Christmas Card folio together!

For your convenience, I’ve added a cutting guide below.

The great thing about this card folio “recipe” is that you can adapt it for use with any collection or theme. This allows you to create unique and thoughtful gifts that friends and family will cherish for many years to come.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, techniques and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: Cutting Guide

For the folio base:

Cut (2) 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ panels of red cardstock to make the folio base. Score at 7 1/2″ and 8″. Watch the video to learn how to join the papers, etc.

For the card front:

Red Cardstock:

5 1/8″ x 7 1/8″
4 1/4″ 6 1/4
3 3/4″ die cut circle

Green Cardstock:

5 1/4″ x 7 1/4″
4 1/8″ x 6 1/8″
2 7/8″ x 4″ for matting the sentiment

Papers from the Nostalgia 12″ x 12″ Paper Pad

5″ x 7″ Nostalgia Eleven
4″ x 6″ Nostalgia Ten
5″ x 3″ Nostalgia Ten (belly band/bones)
3 1/2″ die cut circle Nostalgia Two
Fussy cut dogs image from Nostalgia Twelve
Santa Paws Sentiment from Nostalgia Twelve trimmed to 2 5/8″ x 3 7/8″. Bevel the corners to create a tag shape

Card Interior

Top half:

5 3/8″ x 7 3/8″ Nostalgia Seven
3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ Nostalgia Two scored 1/2″ on left for flap
Cut apart images
Red Cardstock for matting 6 1/4″ x 4 1/4″

Bottom Half:

5 3/8″ x 7 3/8″ Nostalgia Two
6 3/8″ x 3 1/2″ Nostalgia Two for Pocket (Score 1/2″ on 3 sides)
Spectrum Red Licorice Cardstock (2) 12″ x 6″ panels to make folio
Folio pages: (10) 4 1/8″ x 5 7/8″ liners
Folio Flap Closure: (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 7/8″ panels

Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Card Folio Tutorial Supply List:

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Ribbons:

Dies:

My Favorite Things Stitched Circle and Stitched Oval Dies

Embellishments from my stash: Petaloo Velvet Leaf Cluster, Little Birdie Crafts Christmas Symphony Mulberry Flowers, Jingle Bells, Buttons Galore Santa Button, White Glitter Snowflake Ornament

Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit

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Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit for The Button Farm Club

Hello, Friends! Well, Thanksgiving is this week…which means Christmas is just a little over a month away. How did that happen so fast? I’ve been busy all week creating a brand new kit for The Button Farm Club and I’m happy to report that this lovely Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit is now available for purchase.

This is a BIG album measuring 7″ x 9″ x 2″. I love that the cover is made with off white canvas and the 10 double sided chipboard pages a generous 6″ x 8″. Designing the album was so much fun because I was working with these festive Authentique Nostalgia papers!

Here comes Santa Claus, popping right on down the chimney with his bag full of toys! Don’t you just love the vintage feel of this album? It takes me right back to my childhood!

I created a wrapped spine and then dressed it up with some sweet sticker elements. There’s even a handy spot on the back of the album to record the year.

Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit: A Sneak Peek Inside

I love the fact that the album has a ring binding, as it makes it easy to turn the pages and rearrange things. Loaded with pockets, flaps, inserts, mini folios and hidden tuck spots, this is one fun album to create! This first page is a 4 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ pull out page with room for TEN 4″ x 6″ photos.

I even managed to design a couple of pages where you can feature the furry members of the family!

And Santa really shines on the pages of this nostalgic album.

Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit: What you get:

This is an “all inclusive” Mini Album Kit. Here’s what you get:

(1) 12″ x 12″ pad of Authentique Paper’s “Nostalgia” . That’s 24 double sided sheets of patterned paper!!!
Nostalgia 12″ x 12″ cardstock sticker elements.
(1) High Quality FarmHouse Dry Goods Canvas Album with 10 chipboard pages
(8) 12″ x 12″ sheets of Authentique Artisan Cardstock in red and green
2 yards of Red Seam Binding Ribbon
2 yards of gold metallic string
Full color easy to follow tutorial with photos.

You can order your kit HERE.

Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit Sneak Peek Video Tour

Of course, if you’d rather just purchase the album ready made, you can the finished version listed in my ETSY shop HERE.

If you’re interested in either the Halloween Treat Box Kit, or the Companions Cat and Dog Mini Album Kit, you’ll be happy to know that they are still available!

I’m so excited to be able provide tutorials and mini album kits through The Button Farm Club!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess

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Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Project Share and Mini Tutorial

Hello, Friends! Happy Saturday! I’m here to introduce you to the Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Collection. What a treat it was to work with these gorgeous patterns, images and sentiments! I got so carried away with my creative time that I ended up making a card folio and two styles of mixed media tags…and a little secret surprise that I’ll share later on this month. These projects are being featured as the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog Saturday Showcase today.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess: Shine Card Folio

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Shine Card Folio by Kathy Clement for The Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 01

I began my crafty adventure by designing and creating this 7″ x 5″ waterfall card folio. Festooned with blossoming roses, custom dyed seam binding ribbon, textiles, distressed/painted edges and metal charms, it is loaded with shabby chic charm.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Shine Card Folio by Kathy Clement for The Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 02

The interior is a simple folio with a waterfall feature on the left and a pocket/insert on the right. The waterfall is held shut with a little magnetic belly band closure.

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Beneath the waterfall, I’ve created a little flap/pocket page with a lovely photo insert. You all know how much I like to maximize the use of space in anything I create.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Shine Card Folio by Kathy Clement for The Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 04

The pocket/folio page also uses a magnetic closure. I reached way back into my high school days, and created a decorative tassel for the chipboard element on the flap.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Shine Card Folio by Kathy Clement for The Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 05

The folio features a journaling page with an insert. I’ve used the back side of a 4″ x 6″ ephemera card here. You’ll be able to see all the details in the video tour below.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess: Mixed Media Tags

I had quite a tidy pile of scraps on my work table after making the folio, so I decided to make a couple of mixed media art tags.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Mixed Media Tag #1 by Kathy Clement for The Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 01

The first tag measures 4″ x 9″ and uses a G45 Large Kraft Tag as its base. First I embossed the tag with Tim’s 3-D Botanical Texture Fade. Then I took it to the mixed media day spa for a beauty treatment with gesso, crazing medium, Distress Oxide Inks, Distress Stain and Seth Apter Ancient Amber Baked Texture. We’ll take a closer look in the video, and I’ll also share process photos for creating the mixed media background.

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Mixed Media Tag #2 by Kathy Clement for The Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 01

For the 2nd tag, I scored the shaped edge to form a pocket. To decorate the top edge, I die cut one of Tim’s Pediments (Sizzix Bigz Die) and covered it with paper scraps. I love the way this tag turned out!

Glorious Graphic 45 Garden Goddess YouTube Video

In this short, 10 minute video, we’ll take a walk through of the card folio where I’ll share some tips and creative ideas. Then I’ll show you the details of the mixed media tags and talk about creating them. The video will conclude with still shots and text showing you how I went about creating the mixed media background. I hope you enjoy!

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post, too.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, techniques and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint – White Gesso, 1oz Bottle	Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades Embossing Folder – Botanical	Seth Apter Baked Texture – Vintage Beeswax	Seth Apter Baked Texture – Ancient Amber	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Crazing TDA47957
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte TDA47933	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad – Old Paper	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Pad – Bundled Sage	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Peeled Paint TDF53156	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Peeled Paint TSS42389
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Tattered Rose TDF53316	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Worn Lipstick TDF53392	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Mustard Seed TDF53125	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Antique Linen TDF52906	Steampunk Gadgets – Set of 6 Antiqued Bronze Pendants for Jewelry Making, Scrapbooking and Mixed Media
Message Charm Pendant – Antique Bronze “love and be loved” set of 4	4 Piece Antiqued Round Antiqued Bronze Filigree Pieces – 36mm	5 Piece Butterfly Set Filigree Metals for Scrapbooking and Mixed Media	4 Piece Butterfly Set Filigree Metals for Scrapbooking and Mixed Media	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Paper Distresser 370E
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Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio

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Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Welcome to the RRR November Blog Hop. You should be coming here from Karen’s lovely blog. I have such a treat for you today! This Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio sparkles and shines with shabby chic charm. I’ve dressed it up in its holiday best using dreamy ribbons from the November Ribbon Club Assortment.

This card feels like a magical portal back in time to a peaceful, simple, cozy Christmas! It measures 5 3/4″ x 7 3/4″ x 1/2″ and is richly layered with papers, images, ribbons, flowers and all the shabby chic elements I love the most. Don’t you want to spend the holidays in this serene and scenic spot?

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: The Layers

To create this rich, layered look follow these simple steps:

First cut a 5 5/8″ mat from soft teal cardstock. Distress the edges and ink with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink.
Next, cut a 5 1/2″ mat from soft pink cardstock and repeat the distressing steps.
Now cut a 5 1/4″ layer of the pink and aqua mixed media background page from Pink Christmas. (The one with the squirrels on the back side).
Then stitch or adhere all 3 layers together .
Add a layer of white crochet lace from the ribbon club assortment along the border edge of the patterned paper.

Now fussy cut the image from the paper collection and back with dimensionals like foam tape or waste chipboard.
Use postage stamp shaped scissors to cut out the stamp images and layer behind the focal along with the “Christmas” banner.
Adhere a white glitter snowflake in the upper left hand corner of the card.
Then adhere all the other layers in place.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: The Bow Cluster

Here’s how I created this deliciously shabby chic bow cluster.

First tie a 3.5″ double loop bow with 5/8″ White Shimmer Satin. Adhere to the card base.
Now tie a 3.5″ double loop bow with 3/8″ Light Pink Organza/Satin Center Ribbon. Adhere in the center of the White Shimmer Satin Bow.
Twist the stems of 3 Pretty Flori Mulberry Flowers (currently out of stock) together and adhere to the top of the bow cluster.
Tuck in some White Bead/Berry Spray Clusters.
Tie white jingle bells together with Gold Metallic Baker’s Twine. Tuck into the bow cluster, securing with hot glue.
To add snowy effects to the flowers, dry brush with ivory acrylic paint.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: Detail Shots

This little vignette is created on top of a slice of wood my son cut from a branch. First, I painted the surface with Picket Fence Distress Paint. Then I added some Ranger Crackle Texture Paste and Clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter to the edges. Then I adhered the mini Woodland Tree, some more bead/berry clusters and a vintage button from my stash. Next, I adhered the entire assemblage to a cut apart from the paper collection, backed it with foam adhesive and adhered in place. A few more shell buttons from my stash, some icy branches and a touch of Diamond Stickles and dry brushing with acrylic paint complete the card.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: A Peek Inside

I’ve “tied things up” inside with more of that lovely light pink organza/satin center ribbon. Ooh la la!

Here’s a sweet spot to tuck Christmas photos and memories.

And a pocket filled with darling goodies.

This mini envelope is so sweet tied with Light Pink Organza/Satin Center Ribbon!

More little goodies tucked inside!

Some sweet vintage buttons are the final treat.

On With the Hop

The entire RRR team has prepared a banquet of ribbony inspiration for you today, all created with the gorgeous November Ribbon Club Assortment.

Hop by each blog and leave a lovely comment. Then finish the hop at the RRR Blog, answer Bonnie’s question of the month and your name will be entered into a drawing to win your very own Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you haven’t signed up for the Ribbon Club yet, now is a great time to ask Santa to add it to your stocking! It will be like Christmas every single time your Ribbon Club assortment arrives! You can find all the details HERE.

Now it’s time for you to pop on over and see what delightful treats the inventive Linsey has in store for you today!

I hope I’ve shared some tips and tricks that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

And if you’re interested in purchasing this Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio, you can find it in my ETSY shop.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups

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Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups

Hello, Friends! Well, it’s November, and time to start rolling out loads of Christmas inspiration for you. Today I have some darling Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups that will make wonderful little gifts or table decor during the holidays.

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How fun would these be all displayed on a holiday mantel or buffet table? I used Eileen Hull’s fabulous Teacups Bigz Die to build the 3-D teacups from matboard. Then each cup was covered with beautiful papers from Authentique Paper’s Nostalgia Collection.

Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups: The Jolly Snowman

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I used papers from the 12×12 Paper Pad and images from the sticker sheet and 6×6 bundle to decorate each teacup.

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Then I filled each teacup with a Christmas Cookie, mini chocolate, tea bag, candy cane, tiny plastic silver spoon and a little gift card holder. Novelty Christmas buttons, jingle bells, ribbon and holiday flowers make each teacup extra festive.

Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups: The Scottie Dog

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Look at this perky little Scotty Dog peeping around the corner of this cute cup. I do think he deserves to be on Santa’s Nice List, don’t you?

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The sticker tickets add so much fun to the little Biscoff Cookie treats!

Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups: The Puppy Present

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How adorable is this wee Christmas puppy?

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He’s so cute he gets a “Naughty Pass.”

Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups: The Christmas Deer

Decorating these cups was a blast! I got to dig through all my little Christmas embellies! I found these tiny Christmas Ornaments that were the perfect size to fit on the little tag.

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You could fill your teacups with any small goodies. I think wrapped peppermint candies would be super cute, too.

Authentique Nostalgia Christmas Teacups: The Christmas Couple

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This little cup is so sweet and romantic! You could tuck a diamond engagement ring in here for a fun surprise!

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No diamond ring in this cup…but I think the recipient will still enjoy the goodie assortment! The gift card holder doubles as a mini card with room to write a personal note inside.

Handmade gifts are always my favorite. They are one of a kind, and can be tailored to the interests and preferences of the recipient, too. If you’re interested in purchasing these sweet teacups, you can find them in my ETSY shop.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: A Peek Inside

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: The Pocket and Folio Insert

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial on Youtube

Cheerio,

kathy

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: Cutting Guide

For the folio base:

For the card front:

Card Interior

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Christmas Memories Mini Album Kit for The Button Farm Club

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kathy

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Cheerio,

kathy

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Cheerio,

kathy

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Cheerio,

kathy

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