Christmas in July: Authentique Jingle Project Shares and Tutorials

Hello, Friends!  I’m sneaking just in under the wire to share a Christmas in July post using fabulous retro Christmas papers from Authentique Jingle!  We have a lot of ground to cover with project ideas, tutorials and even a video.  So grab a cuppa and a snack and we’ll get started!

It’s always a good idea to get a jump start on holiday projects. I’m hoping you’ll be inspired to get to work on your Christmas list as I share a new fancy fold card, a quick and easy flip folio and a trio of Christmas Gift Card Tag Ornaments with you today.

 You Better Not Pout Easel Step Card Tutorial with Authentique Jingle

Cards that can double as gifts are awesome.  But cards that can be a card, a gift, and home decor…well those are fabulous, right?  This fun Easel Step Card design falls into that category.  I’ve seen these all over the internet lately.  This design is slightly modified so that I could make one of my standard 7″ x 5″ cards.  I have wonderful 12″ x 17″ kraft cardstock from Envelopes.com in my stash so there was no need to join papers together.  (Please note: you can find all the product links in the supply list at the end of this post.)   If you don’t happen to have this oversized cardstock in your stash, you can just join two 8.5″ x 11″ sheets of kraft cardstock with 1/2″ Scor-Tape, then cut, score and fold.

Authentique Jingle “You Better Not Pout Easel Step Card Measurements and Tips

Here’s a side view of this fun to make card.  It comes together so quickly that you will want to make loads of them!

TIP:  Keep the embellishments on this card on the simple side.  You want it to be able to fold.

Measurements and Scoring Guide for Authentique Jingle “You Better Not Pout: Easel Step Card

Ink cut edges with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.  I also stitched around the perimeter of the two largest front panels

• Start with a 11″ x 17″ piece of kraft cardstock from Envelopes.com
• Trim to measure 7″ x 17″.
• Now, on the long side, score at 1 1/4″ , 2 1/2″, 4 5/8″ 7″ and 12″
• Starting with the 1 1/4″ score line, accordion fold as seen in the photo. (Mountain, Valley, Mountain, Valley, Mountain)
• Next, burnish all scored/folded lines thoroughly with a bone folder.
• Now cut 3 panels of designer paper that measure 6 7/8″ x 4 7/8″.  If you wish to have a wider border around the card, use  6 3/4″ x 4 3/5″  panels.  One is for the card front, the other two for the card interior. (Jingle 1, Jingle 2, Jingle 5,  Jingle 7)
• Then, cut two 6 7/8″ x 2″ panels of complementary designer paper.
• Finally, cut two 6 7/8″ x 1 1/8 panels of complementary designer paper.

• Now adhere the inner and outer layers to the card base.
• Trim the card focal from Jingle Eight. back with thin foam tabs.  Center and adhere.
• Now punch out the “You Better Not Pout” oval, the “Ho, Ho, Ho” border and the “Santa’s Almost Here” border from the 12″ x 12 Component Sheet.
• Sand the edges to give them a snowy appearance.
• Back with foam tabs and adhere.
• Embellish as desired.

TIP: For easy mailing, leave off the bow, jingle bells and flowers.

Authentique Jingle “You Better Not Pout: Easel Step Card: A Peek Inside

Inside, I created a pocket from the “Dear Santa” component.  Then I die cut one of Eileen Hull’s Credit Card Sleeves and Tag Dies to serve as a gift card holder.  The cute little tag on the bottom is also cut with this die.

TIP:  Mat the credit card sleeve die cut on kraft paper for extra stability.  Be careful to add just a very thin bead of adhesive, or you won’t be able to fit the gift card in the sleeve.

Authentique Jingle Mini Waterfall Folio

Now, you all know how much I love to use up my scraps.  After cutting the base for the Easel Step card, I had a lovely piece of 3 3/4″ x 17″ kraft card left over.  Why not use it to make a mini waterfall folio?  So I did.  Here’s how to create this super simple base:

• First, score a 3 3/4″ x 17″ of kraft cardstock at 2 1/4″ , 2 1/2″, 9″ and 9 1/4″
• Then, fold and burnish to create a vertical wallet with two 1/4″ spines and a tab closure.
• Next, trim the short panel to measure 3 3/4″ x 2 1/4″.
• Now, cut 2 peppermint stripe panels to measure 3 3/4″ x 2 1/4″.  These will line the tab closure.
• Next, cut 4 Jingle panels to measure 3 3/4″ x 6 1/2″.  These will line the front and back covers, and the interior.  I used Jingle One, Jingle Six, Jingle Two and Jingle Six.

Authentique Jingle Mini Waterfall Folio: Cover Details

The focal image on the cover is made with one of the component sheet punch out images.

• First, paint a Tim Holtz Baroque Frame with Iced Spruce and Picket Fence Distress Paints.
• Next,  heat emboss the frame with Wow Neutral Ultra Shimmer Embossing Powder.
• Now, place the cooled frame over the component image and very lightly trace around the inside oval.
• Cut out the image about 1/8″ wider than your traced lines.  Erase the lines.
• Next, mat this image inside the Tim Holtz Foundry Frame.
• Then, die cut a doily with a Spellbinder Oval Majesty Die.   Adhere the frame to the doily.
• Now, sprinkle some Mini Pearls Prills to resemble snowballs.
• Adhere a double layer bow tied with RRR Shell Grey Shimmer Satin Ribbon and Snowflakes on Red Satin Ribbon.
• Finally, add Little Birdie Renae Classic Flowers.  Tap the leaves with Picket Fence Paint to resemble snow.

Here’s a peek at the top tab.

Authentique Jingle Mini Waterfall Folio: A Peek Inside

The inside of this mini waterfall folio is very, very simple.  You can’t add a ton of embellishments or layers because the cover won’t close.  To stretch my designer paper, I used Authentique Spectrum Cardstock (Robin’s Egg Two, Red Licorice One) to create flaps, pockets and the waterfall.

Create a little flap/pocket on the top.

Use your scraps to create a little gift card wallet.

• Cut the Spectrum Cardstock to measure 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″.   I used a Corner Chomper Stub Punch to shape the corners.
• Then score a 1/2″ flap on the top of each panel and adhere them to the base.
• Cut an 8 1/2″ x 1″ strip of Jingle Six to serve as a belly band.  To do this, I wrapped the belly band around the waterfall and folded.
• Then I adhered the belly band to the base of the folio.
• Add magnets as a closure.

Here you can see how I attached the belly band.  I also used scraps to create a little pocket filled with teeny tiny tags and an itty bitty folio.

Authentique Jingle Gift Card Ornament Tags Video Tutorial

Authentique Jingle is such an inspiring collection to work with.  I just kept getting one idea right after another.  Since so many of us give gift cards at Christmas, I knew I wanted to create some sort of super cute gift card holder.  Then I thought about handmade ornaments for the tree.  And what about gift tags?  So I kind of threw all these ideas into the hat and came up with these festive Gift Card Ornament Tags.  So, so fun (and easy) to make!

Since I created a video tutorial for these tags, I won’t go into a lot of detail here. I’ll just show you the cute pictures with a quick comment.  Each tag has a ribbon/button hanger on the top.  I could see these hung on a tree, or strung on a banner or stocking hangers.  That way , they are also home decor.

The reverse side of each tag has a cute little gift card holder.  These are made with Eileen Hull’s Credit Card Sleeves and Tags Dies from Sizzix.

I die cut numbers from a retired My Favorite Things die set.

This tag has a cute magnetic folio attached to the back.

There’s the gift card holder and room to write a note and/or add a photo.

This is the tag we will make together in the video tutorial.  I’ve used the G45 Square Tag and Clock Dies on all these tags.

The back side has another cute magnetic folio.

With the gift card holder tucked inside.

Authentique Jingle Gift Card Ornament Tags Video Tutorial

So are you ready to get your craft on?  This video has a short overview of each project with tips and tricks to help you re-create them.  Then there’s a full tutorial for the final tag.  Enjoy!

Thanks so much for hanging with me!  I know this was a long post!  But I really wanted to share measurements, tips and instructions with you.  You’ll find the linked supply list below.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Authentique Jingle Supply List

All projects use the Authentique Jingle 12×12 Collection Kit and 12×12 Components (comes with collection kit)  If you make all 3 projects, you may need more than one collection kit.  I’ve organized the supply list by project for your convenience.

Please Note: I link to products whenever possible.  However, some items have been in my stash a long time and I no longer know where they came from.  Other items may be retired.  Find substitutes in your stash.

Easel Step Card:

• 11″ x 17″ kraft cardstock
• 5/8″ Cream/Moss Gingham Ribbon
• Gold Metallic String
• Buttons Galore Noel Shaker Mix
• Eileen Hull Credit Card Sleeve and Tags Die
• Banners and Pennants Dies/Eileen Hull
• Jingle Bells and Flowers from my stash

Jingle Mini Christmas Waterfall Folio

• • 6×6 Authentique Jingle Paper Pad (in addition to the 12×12 Collection Kit)
  • Authentique Spectrum Cardstock Red Licorice and Robin’s Egg Blue 
  • Shell Gray Shimmer Satin Ribbon
  • Snowflakes on Red Satin Ribbon
  • Silver Metallic String
  • Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Baroque Frame
  • Little Birdie Crafts Renae Classic Flowers
  • Iced Spruce Distress Paint
  • Picket Fence Distress Paint
  • Mini Pearls Prills
  • Wow Neutral Ultra Shimmer Embossing Glitter
  • Spellbinders Oval Majesty Dies (retired)
  • Basic Grey Small Magnets (JoAnn, or Country Crafts Creations)
  • Crop a Dile Corner Chomper/Stub
  • Versamark Embossing Ink

Jingle Gift Card Ornament Tags

• Graphic 45 Kraft Square Tags
• Graphic 45 Square Tag and Clock Dies
• Eileen Hull Credit Card Sleeve and Tags Die
• Banners and Pennants Dies/Eileen Hull
• Versamark Embossing ink
• Wow Neutral Ultra Shimmer Embossing Glitter
• Basic Grey Small Magnets
• Buttons Galore Noel Shaker Mix
• Red Houndstooth Plaid Ribbon
• Emerald Tartan Ribbon
• Burlap Center Stitch Red Ribbon
• Adelina Sangria Little Birdie Flowers (not listed on website yet)
• Jingle Bells and Flowers from my Stash