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Midnight Masquerade Tri Fold Folio

Midnight Masquerade Tri Fold Folio for RRR Blog Hop

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Welcome to the July RRR Blog Hop! You should be coming here fully inspired from having visited Karen’s lovely blog. This month we’re showcasing the fabulous ribbons from the Perfectly Purple Ribbon Club Assortment. These ribbons are the perfect playmate for Graphic 45’s Midnight Masquerade Collection and they look amazing in this Midnight Masquerade Tri Fold Folio.

This 4.25″ x 6 folio is made from a 6″ x 12″ strip of heavy white cardstock.

First I covered the folio with designer papers. Then I needed to create a closure mechanism. Ribbon almost always provides the solution here! It adds extra color, texture, and pattern to any project. I applied 3 strips of 1/2″ Scor-tape around the front, spine and back of the folio. Then I created a belly band. I placed a layer of Mixed Purple Bold Chevron Striped Grosgrain Ribbon on top, and a layer of Mixed Purple Bold Diagonal Stripe Grosgrain Ribbon on the bottom. Delphinium Diamond Satin Ribbon fills the center and extends out from the edges to form a bow closure.

Next I layered fussy cut images from Midnight Masquerade up with a garden full of pretty purple posies.

I added a fold out flap on the right hand side of the album,

The border strip on the center panel holds this pretty tag folio to hold photos. I’ve topped it with more of the Delphinium Diamond Satin Ribbon and a snippet of Mixed Purple Triangle Print Grosgrain Ribbon.

The side pocket holds a smaller tri fold photo wallet.

On With the Hop!

Now it’s time for you to hop on over and see what paper pretties Cherry has in store for you. Then when you’ve visited and left comments on all the blogs in the hop, stop by the RRR BLOG and answer Bonnie’s question of the month so you can be entered into the drawing for a FREE Perfectly Purple Ribbon Club Assortment of your very own!

If you’re not already a member of the RRR Monthly Ribbon Club, now is the perfect time to sign up! You can find all the details and sign up HERE.

Thanks so much for hopping by!

Magical Midnight Masquerade Bendi Card Centerpiece

Graphic 45 Magical Midnight Masquerade Bendi Card Centerpiece: Savor Life and All Its Magic

Hello, G’45er’s! Do you ever use your gorgeous G45 papers to create party centerpieces? I made this Magical Midnight Masquerade Bendi Card Centerpiece with parties in mind! If you’re hosting a prom party, a graduation party, birthday party or even a bridal shower, I think this vibrant and whimsical design would be a real conversation starter!

The inspiration for this project was that gorgeous ball gown on the 12×12 signature page of Midnight Masquerade. I wanted to find a way to display that would capture all its wonderful detail. To do this, I needed a base that would be larger than the basic bendi card design. (You can find a link to the basic design HERE.) This took a llttle “mathing” but was not terribly difficult. (Sadly, I forgot to write down what I did…so I’ll have to work another of these fun centerpieces up so I can share the numbers with you!)

The end result was a fantastically dimensional, vibrant centerpiece! I’m happy to share that this card made it all the way to CHA/Creativation back in January where it was displayed in the G45 booth.

Tips and Tricks for Magical Midnight Masquerade Bendi Card Centerpiece

If you loved to play with paper dolls when you were little, then this collection is your dream come true. Midnight Masquerade is loaded with gorgeous ball gowns, fantastical flowers and fabulous masks. You’ll need a really sharp pair of fussy cutting scissors to create this centerpiece. I found that my tiny Tim Holtz snips worked very well. I inked all my edges with Pumice Stone Distress Ink to cover up any raw paper edges.

To create the dimensional skirt on the ballgown, I gently shaped the skirt with the edge of my ruler. When the paper began to curl, I glued just the outside edges to the base, pushing them toward the center. Hold in place for a few seconds until the glue dries.

Use extra heavy cardstock for your card base so that it will hold up under the weight of the designer paper. I also glued the ends of my bendi flaps in place to secure them. Normally, you would leave the bendi flaps unattached so that the card can be folded shut. But since I was making a centerpiece instead of a card, I chose to glue the flaps in place.

Layer fussy cut flowers with dimensional flowers for extra fullness.

Add height to your creation by layering the fussy cut sentiment at the very top of the card base.

Use border pieces and sentiments to add text, color and drama to your centerpiece. I backed these elements with metallic cardstock for even more glitter and shine.

Magical Midnight Masquerade Bendi Card Centerpiece Supply List

Midnight Masquerade 12×12 papers
- Midnight Masquerade
- Savor the Magic
- Music Makers
- Romantic Rendezvous
- Venetian Carnival
- Music Makers
Petaloo Flowers
Bronze Metallic Cardstock (3 sheets 8.5×11)
Purple Glitz Ribbon
Gold Metallic String
Foam Dimensionals
Glue, Glue Gun, Scoring Tool, Fussy Cutting Scissors

I hope I’ve shared some tips and tricks 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

Magical Masquerade Ball Invitation with Graphic 45

Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade Magical Masquerade Ball Invitation

Hello, Friends! Today I get to share one of the projects I made for CHA/Creativation back in January. For this Magical Masquerade Ball Invitation I combined Graphic 45’s mesmerizing new Midnight Masquerade collection with fabulous purple organza ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Ooh-la-la! Take a look at these fabulous colors and images! That purple ribbon just pops against the vibrant patterns in this collection. I topped the bow with gold metallic string and a fancy button from my stash. Let’s look at the details.

This paper collection has a wonderful dream-like quality to it. Because of that, I wanted to make my images appear as though they were floating on clouds of flowers.

After fussy cutting the focal image, I rounded the skirt by gently burnishing it against the side of my bone folder. Once the paper curved, I glued just the very edge of the sides to my paper. Then I backed the center of the image with gorgeous Petaloo Purple hydrangeas. I also tucked these around the hem of the skirt, creating the illusion that this dancing lady is floating .

If you love to fussy cut, this collection will make you very, very happy! I fussy cut some of the Ventian masks to use as embellishments. Once again, I curved the edges to achieve dimension, then glued just the edges to the paper.

The sentiment is framed with a Staples Ornate Label.

Welcome to the Ballroom at the Midnight Masquerade Ball

A pair of pockets decorate the inside of the card.

I cut journaling tags from the paper collection, and added some fussy cut images to the pockets.

Now where are my dancing shoes?

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at this fabulous new collection!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Midnight Masquerade Birthday Shaker Card

Graphic 45 Sneak Peeks Day 9: Midnight Masquerade Birthday Shaker Card

Hello again, G 45’ers! It’s Day 9 of Sneak Peeks over at the fabulous Graphic 45 Blog. Today they are featuring the fanciful, mysterious and oh so fun Midnight Masquerade collection. This collection is filled with whimsy, vibrant colors and a real playful vibe. I took one look and thought, “Why not make a shaker card?” And that’s how this Midnight Masquerade Birthday Shaker card came into being.

See what I mean? It’s perfect for Mardi Gras parties, prom parties, and shaker cards, of course!

The making of a shaker card

I’ve only made a few shaker cards, but I found a wonderful new product that makes quick work of the process. It’s call Kool Tac Double Sided Clear Foam. In the past, I’ve sewn my shaker cards together, which is not so easy. But using this foam with clear acetate sheets makes quick work of the job.

First I cut my 4×6 focal image from the designer paper. Next I ran the clear foam tape all around the perimeter. Then I filled the cavity with beads, sequins and glitter. Peel off the top layer of the tape and place your cut acetate sheet over top, being careful to line up all the edges. Burnish with a bone folder and voila! You’re done!

Each image is featured twice in the paper collection, which allows you to frame the shaker portion of the card. I used my ruler and craft knife to carefully cut the frame away from the inside image. Then I used glossy accents to secure it to the top of the shaker. (Glossy accents works well on non-porous surfaces like acetate.) Since the feet were printed into the frame, I fussy cut some flowers to cover them up. I also added more fussy cut flowers to the sides. It really only took a few minutes and it looks so great, don’t you think?

What could possibly be more fun than a shaker card? Well, how about a shaker/easel card? Yeah, I think so, too! This time I used a flower/bow cluster as the stopper. I also mounted a fussy cut postage stamp that is propped up on dimensionals just for fun.

Take a Look Inside

What a glorious riot of color! It makes me feel like I’m at Mardi Gras in New Orleans!

Remember the frame we cut from the second image? I went back and fussy cut the dancing lady from the inner portion and placed her above my flower cluster. It’s hard to tell here, but she’s propped up with foam dimensionals. I also added another fussy cut stamp on either side.

Once again, when decorating the top of an easel card, make sure you don’t let your paper cover the break. I hand wrote this simple sentiment on one of the journal cards from the collection.

So, what do you think of Midnight Masquerade? To be honest with you, I was not at all sure about this collection when I opened my box. I rarely work with such bright colors. But almost as soon as I started working with it, I fell in love with it. It has such a fun, playful vibe and it’s so warm and cheery. I ended up making more samples with this collection than any other. Funny, isn’t it?

To see more of this collection, pop on over to the Graphic 45 blog today. And be sure to leave a comment as they are giving away a lovely prize package. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this Midnight Masquerade Easel Card in the comment section below.

Sneak peeks are the BEST!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy by Design

Handcrafted Paper Art for All Occasions

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