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Stamperia Family Card Folio Tutorial

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Stamperia Family Card Folio Tutorial:  A Use Your Scraps Project

Hello, Friends!  Today I have a sweet little Stamperia Family Card Folio Tutorial that is loaded with ways to use up your paper scraps.  Is it just me, or has the price of designer papers gone up a LOT lately?  Because of this phenomenon, I find I want to use every last bit of paper that I possibly can.  How about you?

You can use this card folio design with any paper scraps that you happen to have in your stash.  It’s loaded with interactive features that make it extra fun to open.  And, there’s lots of room for photos and journaling in the design.

Sound good?  Then I hope you’ll read on to find out all about it!

Interactive Card Front

Surprises make me happy.  So I designed this gatefold card front to sit on a side fold card base.  That’s a fun surprise, isn’t it?  The gates are made from scraps of designer paper.  Simply score flaps that adhere behind the base panel, and you’ve got the first surprise in place.

Next surprise?  How about a Graphic 45 Regular Tag Die and ribbon closure that opens to reveal cute fussy cut images from the paper collection.

Third surprise?  How about a flip page inside the front cover of the card?  Just score a 1/2″ flap on the left hand side of a journal card, and you’ve got the makings of a simple flip page.

Ok, so this adorable mouse family marching on the piano keys makes me smile every time.  And do you spy the final surprise?  Yup.  That’s a hidden pocket feature with a journal card and bookmark tucked inside.

And we haven’t even opened the card base yet!

What’s Inside the card?

Oh, nothing much to see here.  Just a pair of pockets and a stack of journal cards.

Mat photos or write little note on the back side and you’ve got another fun feature to add to the tally.  And you can always tuck in a treat, tea bag or gift card, too.

Stamperia Family Card Folio Tutorial on YouTube

Would you like to see how I used my scraps of patterned paper and cardstock to make this interactive card folio?  Then I invite you to grab a cuppa and a snack to enjoy as you watch this video tutorial on my YouTube channel.

What paper collection will you pull out to make to make your own card folio from scraps?  I’d love to hear your plans in the comment section below.

Oh, and I’ve linked to supplies and provided basic measurements in the description box below the video.  You can also shop for supplies by clicking on the links embedded within the video, or use the linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Timeless Moments Shaker Card Folio Tutorial

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Timeless Moments Shaker Card Folio Tutorial & How to Create Your Own Shaker Frame

Hello, Friends!  It’s Wind Back Wednesday and this Timeless Moments Shaker Frame Tutorial presents a new and improved pull-out mechanism as well as a DIY shaker frame made with cardstock and dies.  Shabby chic papers from Ciao Bella and Reneabouquets paper pretties set the table for a project that is definitely my cup of tea!

Are you ready to get your craft on?  Then let’s get this party started!

My Cup of Tea

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Y’all, this is one fun folio!  Not only does it contain a sweet little pull out mechanism, there’s also a nifty hidden pocket!  It’s a fun new twist on a tried and true design.  Best of all, it’s ridiculously easy to make.  I don’t know why I never thought of doing this before!

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Dress up a G45 Square Ivory tag with fussy cut images, tie on a bit of lace, and tuck into the pocket that’s hidden behind the pull-out mechanism.  I’ll show you how to make that happen!  There’s even room to mat a pretty image onto grey cardstock!

Two Pockets are Better than One

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Y’all know how much I love pockets, so if I can add two pockets to a card folio, I’m extra happy!  This pocket holds a darling little bookmark, chocolate treat and journal card.  Create a small envelope with your punch board, dress it up with lace and a fussy cut image, and you’ve created a lovely little tea sachet!

Ciao Bella Timeless Moments Shaker Card Folio Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to learn how to build this card base, add the pull-out mechanism and create your own shaker frame from dies, then I hope you’ll grab a cuppa and a snack and enjoy this video tutorial.

NOTE:  The basic measurements for this project are written down in the description box below the video on my YouTube Channel.

Next week, we’ll start a new month featuring Stamperia Hidden Grove collection.  It’s going to be loads of fun.

You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2022 Blog Hop

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Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2022 Blog Hop: Graphic 45 Let it Bee Card Folio

Hello, Friends!  Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2022 Blog Hop!  You should be coming here from Gloria’s lovely blog.  This month’s Jungle Fun Ribbon Club Assortment is filled with lots of lovely ribbon that works on all kinds of projects!

It’s also a great match for Graphic 45’s Let it Bee Paper collection. Check it out!

Let it Bee Card Folio

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First, create a ribbon border by layering Yellow Gold Plaid over Turftan Brown Taffeta Ribbon.  This pulls out all the wonderful earthy tones of the paper collection and Reneabouquets Beautiful Board embellishments.

Next, tie some loopy bows with the Moss Green Plaid Ribbon.  Top these bows with Ivory Burlap String and a white blossom for a perfect finish!

Now dress up a vintage pewter hinge clip with a jaunty plaid bow and tiny blossom.  Perfect harmony!

A Peek Inside

If you’d like to take a short tour of this project, I’ve created a little video to show you all the fun interactive elements tucked inside.  Enjoy this 6 minute video!

On With the Hop!

Now hop on over and see what paper pretties my teammate Cheryl has prepared for you.

Don’t forget to finish up the hop on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Answer Bonnie’s question of the month and you might win your very own June Ribbon Club Assortment.

Not a member of the Ribbon Club yet?  Well, now is a great time to join!  Bonnie will be rolling out some fabulous holiday ribbon club assortment soon!  Learn how to sign up HERE.

Have fun hopping!

Cheerio, 

kathy

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Land That I Love Shaker Card for RRR

Photoplay America the Beautiful Shaker Card Folio by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Land That I Love Shaker Card Folio for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello, Friends!  When the calendar flipped to May, I felt inspired to create this Land That I Love Shaker Card Folio.  After all, I had the glorious Patriotic Ribbon Club Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon in house.  A quick check in at the Closet of Inspiration and Delight uncovered Photoplay’s America the Beautiful Collection waiting in the wings.  How could I possibly ask for a better duo? I even found a leftover rosette tucked in with the papers, so it was clear to me that a Patriotic creation should be on the menu!

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This vibrant card is slightly larger than my normal 5″ x 7″ creation.  I wanted to make something large enough that it could double as a home décor piece, and function as a mini photo album. This 5 3/4″ x 8 1/4″ top fold card with a 1/2″ spine seemed about right to me.  If you are like me, you enjoy having lots of “real estate” because it gives you lots of room to add layers of paper and embellishments to a card.

The Shaker Window

I am unapologetically patriotic.  America is a glorious country.  Her people are kind, generous, brave and hard-working.  I may not always love the folks in D.C. or the way they try to run things, but the people of this nation inspire me.  And the physical beauty of my country thrills me.  Our oceans, mountains, rivers, forests, deserts, plains, waterfalls…all of that beautiful land fills my heart with joy.  So when I found a 4×6 card in the paper collection that read “land that I love” I  knew exactly what I was going to do!

  • First, adhere clear cardstock (acetate) on the back side of the frame in the ephemera pack.
  • Then, add 3 layers of 1/4″ foam tape to the back.
  • Next, cut a panel of the navy blue check paper so that is slightly larger than the frame.  Stitch this panel onto red and navy cardstock mats to make it stand out.
  • Now, fill the center of that panel with red and blue buttons, Patriotic Stars Sparkletz, and sequins (linked below).  Carefully line up the frame over the sequins and press in place.
  • Finally, fussy cut the floral US map from the 4×6 card, back with adhesive and adhere to the front of the frame.  Trim out the sentiment, back with 1/8″ foam tape and adhere to the top of the frame.
  • Now add the red circus dot grosgrain ribbon from the assortment to the corners along with a little ivory burlap string bow and button combo.
A Peek Inside

There’s a patriotic party going on inside this vibrant card!  The top half of the card houses a 3×4″ pull out folio.

There’s lots of room here to add photos and journaling, and you can also add a large photo beneath the pull out element.

Use the quad sheet to create a 5 1/2 x 6″ mini folio for all those great family photos.

You can even tuck in some flap pages!

A hidden side pocket makes a great place to tuck in some Polaroid style photo mats.  Leave one side and the top edge open so that you can slide your photo in easily.

Surprise!  A little tip in page provides room for even more photos!

I hope I’ve shared some ideas and inspiration that will help you create some spectacular Red, White and Blue cards just in time for summer!

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Amazing Paper Grace May 2022 Die of the Month

Amazing Paper Grace May 2022 Die of the Month: Lovin’ from the Oven Recipe Card Folio

Hello, Friends!  It’s time for me to share the Amazing Paper Grace May 2022 Die of the Month with you, and boy is it ever cute!  I’m calling this one “Lovin’ from the Oven” because the adorable factor is right up there with the Pillsbury Doughboy.  Remember him?

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My mom was an amazing baker.  There was nothing fancy or magazine worthy about our country kitchen.  The linoleum was worn in spots.  My dad built the countertops, then covered them with the same linoleum that adorned the kitchen floor.  The pots and pans were ancient, battered and very Plain Jane. And the oven?  Let’s just say you would not find it in any respectable modern kitchen and leave it at that.

But when my mom cranked up the oven, it was transformed into a sneak preview of Heaven.  The woman could cook!  Hardly a day passed when our home was not filled with the yeasty, mouth-watering aroma of freshly baked bread.  When molasses cookies were on the menu, sweet spices filled the air.  Chocolate cake?  Be still my heart!  I think I learned how to cook by hanging out in the kitchen with my mom.  So this little project is dedicated to her memory.

3D Pop-Up Vignette Oven Shaker Element

I’m not gonna lie to you: when i took this die set out of the package, I felt a moment of anxiety.  There are a LOT of small pieces inside!  But, the packaging has a helpful step by step guide on the back that made it very simple to put this cutie pie oven together.  I opted to adapt the die into this sweet little shaker element.  (You can see Becca’s version HERE.) Here’s how this sweet little oven came together:

  • First, die cut the outline of the oven from plain cardstock and cut off the side tabs.
  • Next, die cut the oven with the door insert from plain cardstock, and cut off the tabs.
  • Now die cut the oven with the door insert from patterned cardstock and cut off the tabs.
  • Then adhere the patterned paper over the plain cardstock with the door.  Back this piece with clear cardstock (acetate) and add 3 rows of 1/8″ foam tape to the back.
  • Next, die cut the accent pieces from rose gold cardstock as seen in the photo.
  • Now die cut the oven drawer, knobs and clock from a graphite shimmer cardstock.
  • Finally, die cut the oven mitts and utensils from a scrap of contrasting patterned paper.
  • Place your shaker elements inside the prepared oven cavity.
  • Adhere the oven racks (cut from rose gold) to the plain cardstock backer piece.
  • Line up the backer piece over the shaker window and press in place.
  • Now you can build your folio base and decorate.   
A Peek Inside

This simple folio base measures 7″ x 5″ with a 1/2″ spine.  I’ve added a side pocket on the left and a standard pocket on the right.

This is a great way to share a recipe with someone you love.  Just tuck a couple of your tried and true recipes into the pocket on the left.  Then add a little tea wallet, honey stick and photo folio to the pocket on the right.

All my best memories have been made in the kitchen!  My sweet granddaughters join me every Friday for cooking lessons and we have the best time!  Photos of these moments are important!  So I made this little 4×4 folio to hold a few of them in place. This would also make a great gift!

Loving from the Oven Recipe Card Folio on YouTube

I prepared a short video tour of this folio with tips and ideas on YouTube. I hope you enjoy!

This weekend is Mother’s Day and I hope every single one of you knows how much you are loved and appreciated.

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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