49 & Market Country Heart Cafe Party Folio Tutorial for Wonderful Wednesday
Hello, Friends! Our Wonderful Wednesday project this week is a 49 & Market Country Heart Cafe Party Folio Tutorial. We’re kicking off the month of September with an invitation for fall to come peeking in our windows!
This large party in a box folio measures 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ with a 2″ spine, so there’s lots of room for interactive elements on the inside. )Just wait til you see it fold out! This one just goes and goes!)
Because I’m spending a lot of time on rehab after my knee surgery right now, we’ll take a couple weeks to build this folio out. Today, we’ll focus on building the base, the box pocket, and the cover.
Sunflowers Outside My Window
This cozy kitchen window looks out onto a field of sunflowers. You can learn how to make the shaker element in today’s video. I added a brown gingham bow, fall flowers, and a burlap trim border to amp up the country vibe.
When I asked you what you wanted to make with this beautiful collection, y’all had a LOT of ideas: folios, mini album, cards, a banner, and a party in a box. I’m going to combine several of those requests in this one project. We will make a banner…but not until later this month. Sound good?
Country Heart Cafe Party Box Tutorial on YouTube
If you’d like join the fun, please grab a cuppa and a snack and enjoy today’s Wonderful Wednesday video on my YouTube channel;
Knee Surgery Update
The latest news is that I am doing great 8 weeks out from my total knee replacement. I’m still dealing with stiffness, fatigue and some discomfort, of course. This is a long healing process that takes up to a year! In addition to my bending and extension exercises, I’m walking over a mile a day in 10-15 minute increments. My physical therapy has moved from more passive treatments to building strength back into my calves, quads and hamstrings. We’re also working on balance, which is harder than it sounds.
I had PT today, and it was downright rigorous, and that’s a good thing because it means I’ve turned a corner in my recovery. Yay! But it also means that I was exhausted when I got home. As soon as I finish writing this blog post, I’m gonna go ice, elevate, and maybe take a little nap!
You can find the basic measurements and linked supply list in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.
I’ll see you next week with Part 2 of our Country Heart Cafe Party Box Folio Tutorial. Until then,
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- From the Button Farm Club:
12×12 Paper Collection
6×8 Paper Pad
Laser Cut Elements
Die Cuts
Laser Cut Flowers - Other:
Harvest Gold Cardstock (6-8 sheets)
Charcoal Brown Heavyweight Cardstock (3-5 sheets)
Rust Cardstock (6-8 sheets)
Canvas Fabric (check Michaels)
Foam Tape
Acetate
Bits and Bobs from my stash
This project is so cute! Love all the fall colors! Continue with healing and be sure to rest as needed.
So glad you have turned the corner in your PT progress. Be easy on yourself, and push yourself, all at the same time. I agree that it will likely take about a year to get the full benefit of the TKR. But you will get there!
This folio is so gorgeous. I am saving this one to build, too!
Do you have classes at you store? If so where and when?
Thank you for replying.
Shirley
Hi, Shirley! Thanks for your question. I do not have a store. But I share a weekly tutorial here and on my kathybydesign YouTube channel. You can find over 500 free tutorials there. I also create kits for The Button Farm Club. You can subscribe to my quarterly card kit. And I will also be launching a new Quarterly Folio Kit starting in October 2026. Visit buttonfarmclub.com for more details. Thanks, and happy crafting!
I sure hope you got your nap! Thank you for the tutorial on this lovely party box-the shaker window and the sunflowers on the front are beautiful. Can’t wait to see next weeks video. I’m sure it will be jam packed with goodness!