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Throwback Thursday Stamperia Atelier Cards

Stamperia Atelier Cards from Scraps for Throwback Thursday by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

Throwback Thursday: Stamperia Atelier Cards from Scraps

Hello, Friends!  Welcome to another edition of Throwback Thursday!  Today we are going to make a stack Stamperia Atelier cards using just the scraps from that lovely paper collection.  One of the ways I’ve been passing the time during quarantine is by digging through the Closet of Shame looking for collections that are mostly used up.  I’ve been polishing them off by making happy mail to send out to help brighten the days of others.  You may have been the recipient of some of these little treats.  If so, I hope they brought you joy.  I’ll continue to do this as time allows, until I run out of postage (or paper…which let’s face it….not very likely.  Have you seen my Closet of Shame???)

I don’t  have a tutorial today, but I do have lots of tips for working with scraps.  My hope is that you will find inspiration for using up bits and pieces of favorite old collections.  We need to make room for the new, right?

The cards made in this post were all devised from pre-cut pieces, fussy cuts, and scraps of the Stamperia Atelier collection.  I did not have a single full sized piece of paper.  I think the largest scrap I had was about 6″ x 8″.  But I still  managed to make 5 lovely little cards.

Stamperia Atelier Butterfly Postcard

Stamperia Atelier had a few post card sized images. This butterfly was one of them.  To add a few simple layers to the card I did the following:

  • First, mat the image on light blue, steel grey and cream cardstock.  This instantly lends depth and dimension.
  • Don’t worry about creating a “standard” sized card.  Instead, create the card base to fit the paper panel.  This card ended up being about 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.  (I forgot to measure.)
  • Add a torn paper edge to the back side of the postcard to give it a more organic feel.
  • Use art pieces from the collection cover.  The fussy cut scissors and thimble were cover art.  The little square behind them is also from the cover.
  • Keep the inside very simple, like a note card.  Add a small strip of paper to the side or bottom to make it look as though it came from a boutique, but that is all that is really necessary.
Stamperia Atelier Dress Form Card

Once again, I sized the card base to match the largest panel of paper I had to work with.  Here are a few tips for this card:

  • First, ink edges with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.  This helps to define and unify each element in a card.
  • Die cut doilies, frames or other layers from cream cardstock to help fill in the space and add visual interest.
  • Again, use the cover!  The little measuring tape on the bottom of this card was from the back cover of the collection.
  • Create tags from small scraps.  Simply trim little triangles from the corners.  These can be tucked behind a larger panel , so even if the end is ragged or uneven, no one will know!
Stamperia Atelier Tall & Skinny Card

  • Stitch together a patchwork of smaller patterned pieces to create a unique card background.  The stitching helps to cover up the “pieced” panels and looks deliberate.
  • Die cut a dress form from patterned paper and from chipboard.  Layer the paper over the chipboard.  Place dimensionals on the back to make it pop off the page.
Stamperia Atelier Shaker Card

For this shaker card, I joined together two panels of paper that were the same width.  The machine stitching and lace accent makes this look like one solid piece of paper.  But it’s not.

The image in the shaker frame is actually cut from the cover art of the collection.  It was small, and would not have had much of a presence on the card all by itself.  By framing it inside the shaker, it becomes the main focus of the card.  It’s like a magic trick!

Stamperia Atelier Tag and Pocket Card

By the time I got to this card, I was really on the very last bits and bobs of this gorgeous collection.  So I placed the short panel on the card base, and used another short panel as a pocket!    The tags are cobbled together from fussy cut elements in the collection and pieces from the collection cover.

I have to admit…even I was impressed at how many cards I was able to make from these lovely scraps.  It made my heart happy to use up one of my all time favorite Stamperia collections.  And my joy was doubled by sending these cards out as little surprises for my friends.

You can see other projects created with this gorgeous collection HERE and HERE.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas that you can use to help you polish off some of your favorite collections.  What was your favorite tip that I shared today?  I’d love to hear about it in the comment section below.

Keep calm and craft on, my friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

NOTE: There is no linked supply list today as most of what I used came from retired goodies in my stash.  But I bet if you dig around in your craft room, you can find some lovely stuff to add to your cards, too.

Stamperia Atelier Card Folio

Stamperia Atelier Card Folio by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

Stamperia Atelier Card Folio

Hello, Friends!  How is everyone holding up?  This Stamperia Atelier Card folio is one of my favorite projects during this time of quarantine.  It’s dreamy and soft, and oh, so feminine.  I got completely lost in the design process as I blissfully blended paper, ribbon,chipboard, die cuts,  flowers and embellishments to make this card.

I’ve used this collection quite a bit, so this card was composed with all the leftover cut panels from those previous projects.  You can find one of those projects HERE and a video walk through HERE.

My favorite element on this card is the little vignette I created inside this Reneabouquets Small Hearts Deco Frame.  It was such fun to dig through my stash of sewing embellishments!  The beautiful butterflies and lace trims on this folio are also from Reneabouquets shop.

Stamperia Atelier Card Folio: A Peek Inside

This is one of my box pocket cards.  I have such fun filling these roomy pockets with surprises.  The tea bag wallet on the top half of the card is the large (almost 8″ tall) dress form from the collection.  To make it, fold the form in half.  Then adhere small gussets up near the shoulders where they won’t show.  Now you have the perfect spot to tuck in a tea bag and a little spoon.

The bottom pocket holds a tall, skinny bookmark.  Can you see the little sewing machine charm peeping out?  Wrap a pretty scrap with lace blue seam binding and tie a bow for a pretty finish.  Stitch sweet pearl buttons on another scrap to make a lovely button card.  Wouldn’t this make a sweet Mother’s Day present?

I went on to make 5 more cards from the remainder of this collection.  I’ll share those with you on Throwback Thursday this week.  It’s amazing what you can make with the leftovers from a previous project!

I’m keeping all of you in my prayers.  Stay positive.  Stay creative.  Look for the beauty.  Listen to good music.  Turn off the news.  I’ve been sending out little stacks of happy mail here and there as morale boosters. It makes me feel less isolated and takes my mind off myself…which is always a good thing.

How are you passing the time?  I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial: Frilly and Funkie Haberdashery Challenge

Hello, Friends! Grab a needle and thread and join me today as I share this Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio made for the Haberdashery Challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog.  There’s a little tutorial for building the base and the box pocket along with a video tour. But before we dive into the project, let’s see what our clever and amazing host, Zoe, has to say about the challenge guidelines.

Challenge Theme: Haberdashery 
A haberdasher is a person who sells small articles for sewing, such as buttons, ribbons and zippers.  For this challenge create a vintage or shabby chic project including items found at a Haberdashery.
Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: The Inspiration

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 01

I have been excited about this challenge from the moment it was posted.  As I’ve shared here before, my mother was a wonderful seamstress.  She had an old fashioned White sewing machine with a knee pedal.  As a young bride, she saved her pennies until she could afford to buy it, and the handsome wood cabinet it rested in.  Winters in New England were long, dreary and cold.  But Mom’s sewing area was a paradise of color, pattern and design.  I spent countless hours curled up beside her watching her sew.  Throw pillows, curtains, furniture covers, clothing for the family, gifts…there was nothing she could not do with that trusty sewing machine.  I think that my love for color and design were planted during the lovely hours I spent watching mom create with fabric.  So when it came to the challenge, I wanted to create a really vintage looking vignette to honor those memories.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: The Details

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 02

This 6″ x 8″ trifold folio has double 1/2″ spines.  I’ve added machine stitching, distressed edges, stenciling, snippets of fabric and lace to amp up the shabby chic vibe.  The Tim  Holtz Vignette Frame has been antiqued with black gesso, tinted crackle texture paste, White Linen Dylusions Spray and Prima Crackle Texture Pastes.  Then I filled the cavity with sewing notions (Haberdashery) that I’ve collected from estate sales and yard sales along with items purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 03

To complement the Stamperia Atelier papers, I’ve added Antique Gold Check Ribbon and Little Birdie Crafts Blue Natalie Handmade Flowers.  The dress form on the frame is one that I’ve had in my stash for ages.  I traced the body onto a scrap of designer paper, cut it out and glued it on.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: The Frame

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 04

After I painted the Vignette Frame with Black Gesso, I tinted Opaque Crackle Texture Paste with a couple of drops of Old Paper Re-inker.  Brush this onto the frame and let it dry.  Then spritz the frame randomly with Dylusions White Linen Spray.  Heat set.  Then dip your finger into Prima Antique Silver Crackle Texture and rub randomly into the crevices of the frame.  Repeat the process with Gold Crackle. Let this dry.  Then brush the raised areas very lightly with a sanding block.  I love how old the frame looks.  Tap the Venise Lace with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink to age it before you adhere it.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: Mixed Media Effects Built in

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 05

Stamperia paper collections have stolen my heart.  The collaged papers have all the mixed media effects built into them.  So you can put a folio like this together very quickly without all the mess and time involved in mixed media pursuits.  By the way, in case you were wondering, an atelier is a workshop or a studio used by an artist.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 06

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: A Peek Inside

The interior of this folio is made up of 3 panels. The base is built with 11″ x 17″ kraft cardstock that I found at Envelopes.com.  You could, of course, piece together 2 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11 cardstock with Scor-Tape to create the base.  Both the right and center panels measure 6″ x 8″.  The right hand panel is a cutaway that measures 4″ x 8″.    I added a pocket and some small shaped folios here.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 07

To make these little folios do the following:

  • Fussy cut the images from the paper collection.
  • Fold kraft cardstock and trace the shapes.  For the spool, keep the fold on the left.  For the dress form, keep the fold on the top.
  • Cut the traced shapes out, leaving a portion of the fold intact.
  • Glue the images onto the base.
Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: The Flap Page

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 08

To create the flap page:

  • Cut a 5 5/8″ x 7 7/8″ panel of designer paper.  This will line the left hand panel of the folio.  Do not adhere yet.
  • Cut a 5 3/4″ x 4″ panel of the brown burlap.  Score a 1/2″ flap on the left hand side.
  • Adhere the flap behind the larger piece of paper.  Then adhere the entire assembly onto the folio base.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 09

Inside, I’ve stamped Tim’s Inventor 3 onto panels of Mixed Media Heavy Stock that have been colored with  Old Paper, Antique Linen, Stormy Sky and Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Inks.  Then I added a few stenciled stitches with Prima Gold Crackle.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio: The Box Pocket and Accordion Folio

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 10

I added a waterfall cascade on the reverse side of the right hand panel using Tammy Tutterow’s Waterfall One Dies. (retired)  But the center panel is the very heart of this folio.  I’ve added a box style pocket and accordion fold folio here.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 11

The collage on the cover is created with Tim’s Sewing Room Die and a fussy cut element from the Atelier collection.  Here’s how I made the folio.

  • Cut 2 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ kraft cardstock to measure 4 1/4″ x 6 1/4″.
  • Join the two 6 1/4″ ends together.  To do this, adhere a strip of 1/2″ Scor-Tape on the very end of one panel.  Then overlap the the other panel so that it lines up perfectly with the Scor-Tape margins.
  • Score the panel every 4 1/4″.
  • Accordion fold, and trim away any excess.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 12

Line each panel with a 4″ x 6″ cut of designer paper.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio with Tutorial by Kathy Clement for the Funkie Junkie Boutique Photo 13

Fussy cut elements from the paper collection.  Adhere just one side to create tuck spots.  Tim’s Remnant Design Tape adds extra layers of interest.

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio Video Tour and tutorial on YouTube

To help you get a better feel for the flow of the folio, I’ve created a short YouTube video tour.  I added in step out photos with descriptions that will help you build the folio base and box pocket.  This is not a complete tutorial, but between the information in this post, the photos and the tour, you should have all the information you might need to create your own version of this project.

Haberdashery Challenge: Now It’s Your Turn

Play along in this Haberdashery Challenge, by creating your own vintage or shabby chic project following Sara’s guidelines.   Then link your project up at the Frilly and Funkie Blog before 11:55PM EDT on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. 

The Frilly and Funkie team will pick our favorite project to be a Guest Designer on the blog.  Our top 3 picks will also receive badges to display proudly on their blog.  And, everyone who plays along and follows the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 shopping spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

I can’t wait to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Stamperia Atelier Sewing Themed Folio Product Links to The Funkie Junkie Boutique