#SimplyG45 Autumn Time 45 Minute Folio Video Tutorial

Hello, G45’ers! Are you ready to get your craft on? I’m hoping that this #SimplyG45 Autumn Time 45 Minute Folio Video Tutorial will have you chomping at the bit to pull out your paper pretties and have a crafting good time!

#SimplyG45 projects are designed to be created with minimal materials, at minimal expense and in under one hour. This sweet Autumn Time Folio ticks off all those boxes! Made with 4 sheets of gorgeous autumn inspired paper from A Place in Time and ABC Primer and a handful of Graphic 45 Staples Square Black tags, the only other real supplies you need are a few sheets of kraft cardstock, a bit of ribbon and crafting supplies that you probably already have in your stash.

Best of all, you can use this clever design to create a folio in any style or theme. Just change up the papers, and you’re off on another paper adventure.

Today you’re going to learn how to make a super simple binding. You’ll also learn how to make 2 styles of pockets. And, just for fun, you’ll learn how to make a fun hidden fold out page.

This tag and pocket folio design is super quick to make.

But it’s not at all short on sweet surprises!

A Preview of the Details in the Autumn Time 45 Minute Folio

In the tutorial that follows these photos, you’ll see how I create simple paper borders and easy paper layers.

You’ll discover how to make patterned papers do the heavy lifting for you.

You’ll discover how to make hidden journaling spots.

Simple design is not boring.

These stylish tags come together in the wink of an eye!

I think this would be such a great place to preserve all the sweet first day of school photos, or field trip photos or apple picking photos.

So now that you’ve seen what we’re making today, it’s time to get down to business. Follow the steps in this 35 minute video, and you’ll have your own Autumn Time Folio sitting on your work table in no time!

#SimplyG45 Autumn Time 45 Minute Video Tutorial on YouTube

#SimplyG45 Autumn Time 45 Minute Folio Tutorial Supply List

Graphic 45 Papers:
- A Place in Time Deluxe Collector’s Edition: 2 sheets of the September Paper, You’ll also need one of the stickers from the sticker sheet.
- ABC Primer DCE: Building Blocks, School Days
  - Note: If you have the Classic ABC Primer Collection, use that piece of School Days Paper. If not, I recommend that you use Bedtime Stories from the DCE.
- G45 Staples Black Square Tags
Other Supplies
- 6 sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ kraft cardstock. I like to use 100# weight paper.
- 1/4″ Scor-Tape
- Black Bold Check Ribbon, 18″
- Scoring Tool, Cutting Tools
- Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive, or your favorite adhesive
- Circle Punch
- mini clothespin, burlap string, novelty button from my stash

I hope I shared some tips and techniques 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 make this little folio, I’d love to know all about it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Petaloo Goes Back to School: A Trio of Graphic 45 ABC Primer Projects

Hello, Friends! Here we are at the tail end of August! I think we all deserve a pat on the back for making it through this long, hot month. My Facebook feed is filled with photos of cutie patootie kids headed back to school, and that inspired me to create this trio of G45 ABC Primer goodies for the Petaloo Goes Back to School event that’s been going on all month on the Petaloo blog.

Petaloo Goes Back to School YouTube Video

Because a picture’s worth a thousand words, I’ve prepared this short YouTube Video tour of the project. But don’t worry; I have still photos below. Hope you enjoy!

Petaloo Goes Back to School Project #1: Upcycled Message Board

While out junkin’ with my honey one Saturday, I found a plug ugly, electric blue message board. Because it was toward the end of the day, and because no one had purchased this ugly duckling, I was able to snag it for a very good price. My husband is so used to my eccentricities at this point that he didn’t even ask me what I was going to do with the monstrosity. After painting it with black chalkboard paint, I dressed it up in ABC Primer papers, pretty ribbons and some gorgeous Petaloo goodies. Now this is a message board that anyone would be proud to display!

Although this message board had a cork layer on top, it was very thin, and the little tacks didn’t stay in place very well. I solved this problem by adding a second layer of cork. Then I painted the wood squares black and decorated them with fussy cut elements and chipboard from the ABC Primer Collection. Black gingham ribbon and a chipboard clock took this message board from frumpy to fabulous.

Dress your message board in its back to school best by adding Petaloo Blackberry Picks, Vintage Velvet Hydrangeas and butterflies to the corners. Here’s a fun tip: curl the end of the berry stems around a craft pick for a custom look.

Anchor the design with a floral cluster that’s pretty as a school picture! I’ve topped a red plaid bow with this bodacious Chantilly Mixed Bloom and more sweet blackberry picks.

Petaloo Goes Back to School Project #2: ABC Primer Mini Album

Capture all the memories of a great school year in this handy little mini album. Chantilly Mixed Blooms are just the right shade of red, and look great when paired with black gingham ribbon. I’ve used a Black Staples Alphabet Banner Tag as the background for my collage pieces. It’s such a time saver, and goes beautifully with the theme.

Create custom embellishments by gluing wooden buttons onto paper clips. To do this, first punch out a 1/2″ circle. Add a dot of hot glue to the center and place behind the paper clip. Place hot glue on the back of an apple shaped button. Glue to the prepared 1/2″ circle. Quick and easy, and oh, so cute!

Lots of great little tags, a waterfall folio, and plenty of places for photos are tucked inside this darling album.

Petaloo Goes Back to School Project #3: ABC Primer Easel Card

The final member of this Back to School trio is a cute ABC Primer easel card. Chantilly Velvet Hydrangeas and Mixed Blossoms really make the design pop!

I love easel cards because they fold down for mailing, but pop up for display.

I’ve created a darling mini envelope inside the card.

Well, I think I am ready to go back to school with Petaloo. How about you? If you have any questions or comments about any of these projects, please share in the comment section below.