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Photoplay April Gnome of the Month Shaker Folio Tutorial for Make & Take Tuesday

Hello, Friends! It’s time to share our April Gnome of the Month Shaker Folio Tutorial for Make & Take Tuesday. If you’ve been following along, then you know this is the 4th installment in our “Gnome of the Month series. Get ready for bright spring colors, Gnomes with Bunny Ears, pretty florals and fun antics from our favorite Gnomies.

Shaking Up the Basic Design

The basic design for the folio is the same, but we change up the embellishments and trims to keep things fresh and fun. Here’s how to make the shaker frame:

First, paint a Tim Holtz Lace Frame with off white chalk paint.
Next, spatter the frame with Distress Paints that match the color palette. (Dried Marigold, Broken China, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron and Picked Raspberry.)
Wait for the paint to dry, then cover the back side of the frame with clear cardstock (acetate sheets.)
Then place 3 rows of 1/4″ foam tape around the back side of the frame.
Now cut the sentiment from the bottom of the bunny tag and back it with foam tape.
Next, adhere the bunny gnome tag to the folio base. Top with sequins, beads and Reneabouquets candy bits (all listed below) then press the frame in place.

You can watch the video below to see the process.

These folios are great to make for birthdays, too! Or substitute your favorite papers to use with the folio base to customize your design.

A Peek Inside

The flap feature offers a perfect spot for a pocket.

Then you can make cute mini folios to tuck inside.

Use the calendar page to write in birthdays, holidays and special events. Or, simply mount a photo over the calendar if desired. The center pocket affords more room for photos and journaling.