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Prima Autumn Sunset Deer Autumn Card Folio

Hello, Friends! Oh, how I love fall. This Prima Autumn Sunset Deer Autumn Card Folio is so warm and inviting, I just had to share it with you! It has everything I love: rich color, gorgeous textures, lush layers, machine stitching to add that homespun feel, and scrumptious patterned papers. Yes, I had fun with this one!

Prima Autumn Sunset Deer Autumn Card Folio by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design PHoto 01

Start with a 6″ x 6″ chocolate brown card base with a 1/2″ spine. Them mat layers of Prima Autumn Sunset papers on cardstock and burlap. Scurry over to the sewing machine and add some stitching. Then heat emboss a Laserowe Love doily with Seth Apter Ancient Amber Baked Texture and pile on some fall leaves. (Prima) Place dimensionals on the back of the die cut deer and surround with gorgeous flowers. Yummy!

TIP: Build your card front before you adhere it to the base. Then wrap the sides with twine and gold metallic string to create a wonderful contrast between rustic and elegant. Top the twine with a Prima charm. I always add my card fronts to the base as the very last step. This way, I can finish the inside without crushing all those lovely dimensional elements.

Deer Autumn Card Folio: A Peek Inside

Prima Autumn Sunset Deer Autumn Card Folio by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 02

Create a quick and easy pocket on the inside of your card. Simply cut the liner panel 2 1/2″ longer than the card base. Score and fold the overhang to form a pocket. Add gussets to the sides so you have plenty of room to add treats and treasures.

Prima Autumn Sunset Deer Autumn Card Folio by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 03

Use an Envelope Tool to make a little tea wallet . Top it with a ribbon belly band to hold everything in place. I tucked in one of my precious vintage gold plated enamel demitasse spoons and a bit of chocolate for a sweet afternoon treat.

Deer Autumn Card Folio: The Pull Out Mechanism

Prima Autumn Sunset Deer Autumn Card folio Accordion Mechanism Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 04

This lovely little accordion mechanism is held in place with ribbon. It’s a great way to showcase the patterns from this lovely collection. And it’s the perfect place to add a few fall photos and journaling. I love it when a card is also a gift and a mini album, don’ t you?

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Prima Autumn Sunset
- 12×12, A4 and 6×6 pads
- 4 x 6 journal cards
- ephemera
- flowers
- charms
- Say it in Crystals
Brown Cardstock
Fabric and Ribbon
- burlap from my stash
- Copper/Ivory Gingham Ribbon
- Gold Metallic String
- twine from my stash
Mixed Media Supplies
- Laserowe Love Doily
- Seth Apter Ancient Amber Baked Texture
- Gathered Twigs Distress Ink
From my stash
- leaf charms

Autumn, Pumpkins and You Etcetera Tag

Autumn, Pumpkins, and You Etcetera Tag with Prima Autumn Sunset

Hello, Friends! Let’s cozy up with a cuppa and take a look at this Autumn, Pumpkins, and You Etcetera Tag, shall we? Autumn is all about rich textures, beautiful colors and layers. I’ve incorporated all those elements into this lovely home decor piece.

Autumn, Pumpkins and You Mixed Media Etcetera Tag Prima Autumn Sunset by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

Etcetera tags are huge. This “small” tag measures 5 1/2″ x 10″ and it’s about 1/4″ thick. A perfect size and weight for home decor, and able to stand up to mixed media techniques, these tags are a favorite base. I thought you might enjoy seeing how I prepared the tag base with mixed media supplies. So I put together a little “mini tutorial” for you.

Autumn, Pumpkins, and You Etcetera Tag: Layer by Layer

Begin by painting the edges of your Etcetera Tag with DecoArt Copper Metallics Paint. Dry with your heat gun.

Next, randomly apply Versamark Embossing Ink directly to the edges of the tag. Then sprinkle randomly with Seth Apter Patina Oxide Baked Texture.

Now heat emboss, but don’t bake it all the way, as you will be adding another layer of embossing powder.

Let the first layer of embossing powder cool, the randomly apply Versamark to the edges again. Then sprinkle lightly with Emerald Creek Burnt Copper Leaves Embossing Powder. Heat emboss until you like the finish. This is a matter of personal choice.

I like to emboss my powders until they are like dark toast…not quite burnt, but rich and toasty!

Next, I cut a liner sheet about 1/2″ smaller than the tag. Collage paper scraps and fussy cut images in layers, stitch on the machine and you’ve got a great base to work with. There’s no real wrong way to do this.

Autumn, Pumpkins, and You Etcetera Tag: The Details

Cluster images and elements together to create a focal point. This is important. The eye needs a place to rest.

This vintage curtain tie back is made of tin. I altered it with paint and embossing powders to add rich autumn hues. Then I clustered flowers and autumn leaves around it to blend it into the collage.

Top the tag with gorgeous plaid ribbon, curly ribbon, acorns and more flowers. The green balls are green peppercorns from my kitchen.

Autumn, Pumpkins, and You Etcetera Tag: The Flip Side

Prima Autumn Sunset Mixed Media Etcetera Tag Waterfall by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

There’s a lot of great real estate on the back side of these tags. Finish the back side with a lovely little waterfall cascade. Just add photos!

I have a few of these tags scattered around my home as decor. This one sold in my Etsy shop. I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Prima Autumn Sunset
- 12×12, A4 paper pads
- 4 x 6 journal cards
- ephemera
- flowers
Small Tim Holtz Etcetera Tag
Seth Apter Baked Texture: Patina Oxide
Emerald Creek Burnt Copper Leaves Embossing Powder
Versamark Embossing Ink Pad
Ribbon, embellishments and fibers from my stash

Prima Autumn Sunset Mixed Media Wall Hanging

Prima Autumn Sunset Mixed Media Wall Hanging for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello, Friends! Today, I have a mixed media wall hanging to share with you. It has been a long, hot summer here in North Carolina. I am so ready for the season to turn the corner into fall. So while I’m waiting for these sultry days to wind down, I’ve been playing with my Prima Autumn Sunset paper pretties. (You can see this entire collection in my unboxing video HERE.)

The inspiration for this 9″ x 11″ piece came from my granddaughters. Sophie (10) and Julia (7) are fascinated by what I do. They are always on the lookout for bits and pieces that I can add to my stash. When a storm knocked over the Bradford Pear trees at their house, the trees had to be removed. Sophie saved me that lovely piece of tree bark because she thought perhaps I could use it in my art. And Julia, who knows how much I love acorns, is always picking them up for me. If you look in the floral cluster, you’ll see 2 cute acorns that are Julia’s contribution to this piece.

Autumn Sunset Mixed Media Wall Hanging: Preparing the Base

Here’s how this one came together, layer by layer:

Begin by distressing the edges of a 9″ x 11″ piece of heavy kraft cardstock.
Then cut an 8 1/2″ x 11″ panel of the rusty check from the Autumn Sunset A4 pad. Distress the edges and machine stitch onto the kraft panel.
Now, break out some Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste and a Flourish Stencil. Add a few drops of Antique Linen Distress Re-Inker into the paste, and mix to soften the bright white color. Apply a thick layer in the corners of the canvas. Heat dry (gently) or leave to dry overnight.
Now, apply Prima Copper Crackle Texture Paste through a Tim Holtz Autumn Leaves Layering Stencil. I like to apply this in a thickness that is similar to mayonnaise on a Southern Style tomato sandwich. Heat set (gently) or let air dry. If you heat set, keep the heat gun moving. You may get some cool little heat blisters that pop up, and I actually like that look.

Autumn Sunset Mixed Media Wall Hanging: Layer by Layer

This next part is where the fun really begins. Cut apart the images from the Autumn Sunset 12″ x 12″ collage sheet. Back them with dimensionals. Use one, two or three layers on the back so that when you glue them to the base, you have varying heights. Fussy cut the fox and other elements and do the same. Then just kind of fit everything together in a pleasing arrangement. It’s a bit like putting a puzzle together.

TIP: Ink all the cut edges with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink. This helps the individual pieces stand out in the whole.

Because the tree bark is curved on the back side, I had to create “shims” with layers of chipboard before adhering it to the base of the canvas. Then I tucked fall leaves, little ceramic mushrooms, flowers and other goodies in around the base to integrate it into the piece.

These Autumn Sunset Flowers are just so beautiful!

The final step was attaching the canvas to this sweet little vintage hanger that I found in my stash. I topped the hanger with Turftan Brown Delicate Stitched Satin Bows, and Brown/Cream Plaid Ribbon from the August Ribbon Club Assortment. Then I added some sweet vintage buttons on top of the bows, and here and there in the canvas. You know me and my buttons!

I find that the more I work with mixed media, the more I am enjoying the process. There is still so much to learn, but that is half the fun, isn’t it?

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below. You’ll also find a linked supply list below the post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Really Reasonable Ribbon August Ribbon Club
- Turftan Brown Delicate Stitched Satin
- 3/8″ Brown/Cream Plaid
Paper
- Heavy Kraft Cardstock (at least 100# weight…your favorite brand.)
Prima Autumn Sunset
- A4 Pad
- 12×12 Pad
- Flowers
- Ephemera Cuts
- Leaves
Little Birdie Allium Foliage
Petaloo Bead Cluster (retired)
Mixed Media Supplies
Other
- Vintage Buttons from my stash
- Stamperia Ceramic Mushrooms

Autumn Dreams Mixed Media Card

Autumn Dreams Mixed Media Card with Prima Autumn Sunset

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Today I have an Autumn Dreams Mixed Media card to share with you. It’s made with Prima’s Autumn Sunset Paper Pretties and adorned with Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I pulled my Mixed Media Boots out of the Closet of Shame to make this card, and oh, I had such fun! Here’s how the card front came together.

First, create a 5 1/2″ square card base from kraft cardstock.
Next, distress a 5 3/8″ panel of the check pattern from Prima Autumn Sunset.
Then stitch a 5 1/8″ square of a neutral linen fabric to the check panel.
Now the real fun starts! I wanted to tone down the printed black images on this fabric that I found in my stash, so I painted it randomly with a coat of white gesso.
Then add a layer of Prima Copper Crackle Texture through a Tim Holtz autumn leaves stencil. You have to wait for this to dry, so set it aside and work on something else.

Autumn Dreams Mixed Media Card: Working While I’m Waiting

While waiting for that linen panel to dry, complete these steps:

First, cut a 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ panel of Sour Apple Cardstock. Distress the edges lightly and ink with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.
Next, cut a 4″ x 4″ panel of Autumn Sunset from the 6″ x 6″ pad. Stitch this to the Sour Apple Cardstock.
Now, heat emboss a laser cut chipboard doily . The doily I used is from Laserowe Love. The embossing is two-step process. First emboss with Seth Apter Dusk Baked Velvet. Then emboss with Emerald Creek Fractured Ice Embossing powder.
Now, back the chipboard element from Autumn Dreams with dimensionals and adhere in the center of the doily.
Then adhere a large yellow flower in the center of the doily. The one is used is from the Troika Plum pack of flowers. (retired)
Place dimensionals on the back of the chipboard fawn and adhere in the center of the flower.
Back the sentiment strip with dimensionals and adhere.
Finish things off with a bit of Spanish Moss.

Autumn Dreams Mixed Media Card: The Bow Cluster

To make the bow cluster follow these easy steps:

Select the Brown/Cream 3/8″ plaid ribbon from the RRR August Ribbon Club Assortment.
Tie a 2 1/2″ double loop bow and adhere to the left of the doily.
Finally, adhere 2 Wild Orchard Crafts Mixed Earth Tone Roses on top of the bow.

By now, the texture paste should be dry enough for you to assemble the card layers. I added extra dimension by backing the Sour Apple panel with dimensionals before adhering to the card base.

Autumn Dreams Mixed Media Card: A Peek Inside

Inside the card I added some pretty paper layers and a pocket.

Create a little folio from scraps of the apple green cardstock.

Then fill it with a matching tea bag and honey stick.

I think this would make such a pretty new baby card…or birthday…or get well…or anniversary…you get the idea!

I hope I shared some tips, tricks 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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Prima Autumn Sunset Gatefold Card

Prima Autumn Sunset Gatefold Card for Really Reasonable Ribbon August Hop

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon August Blog Hop. You should be coming here from Karen’s lovely blog. Today I have a shabby chic Prima Autumn Sunset Gatefold Card made with the gorgeous August Ribbon Club Assortment. to share with you.

This 4 1/4″ x 9″ gatefold style card is the perfect way to celebrate fall! I’ve paired up Kiwi Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon with 3/8″ Copper/Cream Plaid Ribbon. These hues are so pretty with the Prima Autumn Sunset Papers!

I don’t think I could manage without my trusty natural burlap string! I buy it by the roll at RRR. It adds such a lovely rustic touch to this fancy belly band.

To make the ribbon cluster on the belly band, I simply attached a length of Kiwi Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon to the back side of my card. Then I brought the ends together on the left and tied a simple square knot. Top with burlap string bow, acorn charms, a fancy button and you’re all set!

Prima Autumn Sunset Gatefold: A Peek Inside

I love the way a gatefold card opens! It’s just like the curtains coming up on a stage!

This stamped and stitched bookmark is topped with ribbons from the Club as well as some WOC Mixed Earth Tone Roses. Gold metallic string adds a touch of shimmer. The best thing about this type of card is that is does triple duty: a card, a gift and a home decor all in one!

On with the Hop!

Now hop on over to the RRR Blog and leave a lovely comment so that you will be entered into the drawing to win your very own August Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you haven’t joined the Monthly Ribbon Club yet, now is a great time to join! The holiday ribbon assortments Bonnie puts together are always extra gorgeous. It’s like getting a birthday present in the mail every single month of the year! You can find out how to sign up HERE.

Thanks for hopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy