Authentique Liberty Waterfall Mini Tutorial for the Authentique 4th of July Group Post
Hello, Friends! If you live in the US, let me wish you a very Happy 4th of July! To help everyone celebrate this patriotic holiday, the Authentique Paper Design team is hosting a group post loaded with red, white and blue project inspiration. My contribution is this quick and easy to make Authentique Liberty Waterfall Mini Tutorial. It’s the same style and size as the Authentique Confection Waterfall Mini I shared with you all in June. So if you’ve been wanting to whip one of these cute albums up, today is your lucky day!
The album measures 6 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ with a 1 1/2″ spine. I’ve wrapped it with Authentique Spectrum Old Glory cardstock and decorated it with the Liberty 12×12 collection. Since I share all the details in the video below, I’ll just share photos for you to enjoy here.
Authentique Liberty Waterfall Mini Tutorial: The Spine
To create this festive spine, follow these steps:
- Punch a hole in the center of the spine, about 1/2″ from the top edge.
- Fold an 18″ length of 3/8″ wide ribbon in half. Pull the fold through the hole, then pull the ribbon tails through that loop. Adjust, then tie a bow.
- Attach a vintage safety pin under the center of the bow.
- String charms on jump rings, then slide onto the safety pin. Close.
- Place a Tim Holtz Remnant Rub onto the face of the white plaque before attaching to the pin.
Authentique Liberty Waterfall Mini Tutorial: A Peek Inside
Double waterfalls are secured with 3/8″ ribbon.
Each waterfall measures 43/4″ square. Cut Spectrum Tricycle Red and Old Glory Cardstock to 5 1/4″ x 4 3/4″. Score a 1/2″ flap on each panel. The liner sheets are 4 1/2″ square. This way, you can add a 4″ x 4″ photo and still have a pretty paper border.
Create flaps with the 3″ x 4″ images from the collection.
The bottom layer of each waterfall is a double pocket with little ATC tag inserts.
Cover Graphic 45 ATC Laser Cut Banner Tags with designer paper quickly by die cutting the liners with the G45 ATC Die.
Authentique Liberty Waterfall Mini Tutorial and Project Share on YouTube
If you’d like to see more of what’s inside the album and learn how to create it, please enjoy this YouTube video.
Our Family 4th of July
Independence Day is one of our family’s favorite holidays. We all gather together for a cookout, a swim, potato salad, watermelon, games and lots of laughs. When dusk falls, we go to a nearby park to enjoy a fireworks display. We’ve followed this tradition for decades, and we all agree, it’s one we want to continue to observe.
We are so very thankful for those who served, suffered and sacrificed so that we can celebrate and live in freedom. God Bless You, and God Bless the USA!
Wishing you all my fellow Americans a safe, happy and healthy 4th of July! For all the rest of you who live outside the US…thanks for your friendship! I appreciate you!
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
Authentique Liberty Waterfall Mini Tutorial Supply List
- Authentique Paper
- Liberty 12×12 Collection Kit (includes stickers)
- Spectrum 12×12 Cardstock
- Ribbon
- Flowers:
- I used retired Prima Flowers, but you could easily substitute THESE
- Shaker Frame:
- Tim Holtz Baseboard Frame (retired, but you could use THIS
- Ivory Chalk Paint
- Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel
- Weathered Wood Distress Paint
- Clear Cardstock
- Lilac Lane Stars n Stripes Shaker Mix
- Embellishments
- Uncle Sam Hat Charm
- Liberty Star
- Remnant Rubs (retired)
- Tim Holtz Enameled Tags
- Loop Pins
- Other:
- G45 ATC Laser Cut Banner Tags Red (retired but you could use THESE)
- G45 Large Tag/ATC Tag/Flowers Dies
- Bone Folders
- Medium Weight Chipboard
- Scoring Tool
- Ruler
- Paper Trimmer
- Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive
This mini book is absolutely gorgeous. So sweet for those who really love celebrating the 4th (who doesn’t!). Keep up thee beautiful work if it relaxes you as it does me.
Another wonderful 4th of July project, Kathy! I just love this paper collection and you’ve showcased it beautifully on your album cover, pages and tags. I’ll be back to check out the video. I would so love to give this waterfall album a try! Sending big hugs!
After watching your video, Kathy, I’m looking forward to trying something like this. This paper set is so perfect for the 4th of July…I’ll be on the look out for it–lot’s of time. For now, I have a lot of paper to choose from (lol). tfs
It’s the simple things…….like having my coffee AND watching your tutorial!!!!
Absolutely love your ideas and projects. Your tutorials are done so well and they are
easy to follow ( i.e. cas)
Kathy, what a great tutorial! I always look forward to them. You have such wonderful tips and tricks to offer. This album is stunning! I really love the waterfalls concept. This paper is so beautiful with such pretty Americana motifs. Thank you so much for taking the time to make your tutorials. Hugs!
You are so right!!! This is a little patriotic parade! Luv your design idea with the waterfall feature! And yes it does look easy and fun to make! These Authentique papers are just so awesome…vintage looking …they scream fireworks on the 4th! Thanks for sharing this one! Hugs and a happy weekend! Suzy Q
Hi Kathy, Happy independence Day to you and your family enjoy your family get together. Beautiful waterfall album xx
Beautiful Album! Thank you dear Kathy! Happy July 4
The cutest, as usual!!! Can you buy the spectrum paper by color? Where? I’ve looked and no luck finding it. Thanks, Gail
Have a great 4th of July!
thank you dear Kathy for another beauty you shared with us. happy 4th
this is so colorful I love it…the flowers and ribbons are perfect as usual.
big hugs my friend
have a safe and happy weekend.
lynn
Lovin’ this just too cute!
Love this little album – very bright and fun!! Hope you and your family have a fabulous July 4th!!!
Gorgeous!! Have a fantastic July 4th !!!!
Another work of art! I’m going to attempt this. As per our conversation yesterday you are so right! Tea did play a big roll in our nations history. But then doesn’t it always with us. Again, Happy 4th to you and yours. xoxoxoxo