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Throwback Thursday Purebred Fun Fold Card Tutorial

Hello, Friends! How do you feel about a Throwback Thursday Purebred Fun Fold Card Tutorial? I hope you feel excited because that’s what this week’s episode is all about.

Our sweet Sophie Grace turns 12 today, and she loves dogs. She loves all God’s creatures, truthfully. But dogs hold a special place in her heart. So I dug into the Closet of Goodness and Delight looking for a good pet themed paper collection. (See, I changed the name from Closet of Shame. I’ve decided Closet of Goodness and Delight is a better name. Authentique’s Purebred seemed like the perfect paper to help Sophie celebrate her big day. How did she turn 12 already? I’m in shock!

The Basics

The image on this 5 1/2″ square card is actually on a front flap. I chose the image because the girl makes me think of Sophie. Because the card is square, and the flaps are square-ish, I wanted to soften some of those edges. So I used an oval die on the 3″ x 4″ card, and it worked like a charm. Here are a few helpful tips for making this card design sing.

First, back the focal image with 2 layers of dimensionals to make it stand out on the page.
Next, die cut the ATC Tag from the June Amazing Paper Grace Club Kit from pink cardstock. It make a very pretty base for the image.
Now, curve the flowery branch on the left hand side of the card to frame the image.

The Details

Turn a sticker into a little banner sentiment. First, mat it on a scrap of your pink cardstock. Then back it with dimensionals. Finish it up with bitty bows and buttons for the win.

Now mat another sticker tag on pink cardstock, punch a hole at the top and tie it into the flower spray. A gingham bow and big ole’ pink button add to the vintage charm of the design.

A Peek Inside

The video tutorial will show you how to place magnets to hold the flap in place. I’ve dressed up the fussy cut dog house with a cute puppy sticker. The images in this collection are so gorgeous!

The side pocket is the perfect spot to tuck in a little gift card wallet.

Now you get to lift the flap and see the surprises hiding inside. I’ll show you how to turn the image on top into a side pocket in the video tutorial below.

I can’t wait to give this darling card to Sophie. She keeps every card I’ve ever made her, so she can add this one to her collection.

Throwback Thursday Purebred Fun Fold Card Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to learn how to make this fun fold card base, you can make it with me in the video tutorial below.

I hope I’ve inspired you to dig into your stash and make something beautiful today!

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Please note: Throwback Thursday projects are made with older collections and materials from my stash. For this reason, I cannot always find an item online. I’ll link whenever possible, but if a material is missing a link, it’s because I could not find it. Thanks for understanding!

Authentique Purebred 12×12 Paper Pad
Purebred Stickers (really hard to find!)
Spectrum Robin’s Egg Blue Cardstock
Prima Flower Spray
Sugar Cookie Flowers
5/8″ Light Pink Gingham
Amazing Paper Grace June 2021 Die of the Month
Burlap String
Bitty Buttons
Pink Button from my stash

Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial

Hello, Friends! if you have a fur baby in your home, you’re really going to love today’s project! This Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial features Authentique Paper’s Nostalgia collection. One of the things I love about this warm and whimsical collection is the fact that it includes images and patterns that work for pet projects as well as for people projects. Creating this pet themed card folio was just so much fun!

Look at these adorable puppies! I could not resist making them the focal point of this 5.5″ x 7.5″ x .05″ card folio.

Loaded with layers, machine stitching, Christmas flowers, ribbons and embellishments, this card may look difficult to create. But when we make it together in the video tutorial below, you’ll see how easy it is to create. What’s that old saying? “Yard by yard life is hard, but inch by inch it’s a cinch!” The same is true of cardmaking. I hope that as we make this project together, you’ll learn techniques that will apply to all your crafty adventures.

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: A Peek Inside

The interior of this card is filled with fun interactive elements.

Learn how to create this magnetic flap element in the video tutorial.

And learn how to trim out an image to create a shaped pocket behind the flap.

Don’t these sentiments crack you up? There’s room on the back of the 4″ x 6″ card to add a large photo. And you can use the list to write down memories or a personal greeting.

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: The Pocket and Folio Insert

Pockets are probably my favorite thing to add to a card. Learn how to create this pretty shaped edge in the video tutorial, too.

This 4 1/4″ x 6″ accordion style folio has a classy magnetic flap closure. There are 10 panels with lots of room for photos, and a few little tuck spots, too.

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial on Youtube

Are you ready to get your craft on? Then press play and let’s build this Santa Paws Christmas Card folio together!

For your convenience, I’ve added a cutting guide below.

The great thing about this card folio “recipe” is that you can adapt it for use with any collection or theme. This allows you to create unique and thoughtful gifts that friends and family will cherish for many years to come.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, techniques 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

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: Cutting Guide

For the folio base:

Cut (2) 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ panels of red cardstock to make the folio base. Score at 7 1/2″ and 8″. Watch the video to learn how to join the papers, etc.

For the card front:

Red Cardstock:

5 1/8″ x 7 1/8″
4 1/4″ 6 1/4
3 3/4″ die cut circle

Green Cardstock:

5 1/4″ x 7 1/4″
4 1/8″ x 6 1/8″
2 7/8″ x 4″ for matting the sentiment

Papers from the Nostalgia 12″ x 12″ Paper Pad

5″ x 7″ Nostalgia Eleven
4″ x 6″ Nostalgia Ten
5″ x 3″ Nostalgia Ten (belly band/bones)
3 1/2″ die cut circle Nostalgia Two
Fussy cut dogs image from Nostalgia Twelve
Santa Paws Sentiment from Nostalgia Twelve trimmed to 2 5/8″ x 3 7/8″. Bevel the corners to create a tag shape

Card Interior

Top half:

5 3/8″ x 7 3/8″ Nostalgia Seven
3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ Nostalgia Two scored 1/2″ on left for flap
Cut apart images
Red Cardstock for matting 6 1/4″ x 4 1/4″

Bottom Half:

5 3/8″ x 7 3/8″ Nostalgia Two
6 3/8″ x 3 1/2″ Nostalgia Two for Pocket (Score 1/2″ on 3 sides)
Spectrum Red Licorice Cardstock (2) 12″ x 6″ panels to make folio
Folio pages: (10) 4 1/8″ x 5 7/8″ liners
Folio Flap Closure: (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 7/8″ panels

Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Card Folio Tutorial Supply List:

Authentique Paper

Ribbons:

Dies:

My Favorite Things Stitched Circle and Stitched Oval Dies

Embellishments from my stash: Petaloo Velvet Leaf Cluster, Little Birdie Crafts Christmas Symphony Mulberry Flowers, Jingle Bells, Buttons Galore Santa Button, White Glitter Snowflake Ornament

Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card

Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card with Authentique Devoted

Hello, Friends! One of the things I love about blogging is the opportunity it provides to make new friends. Soozy has been with me since my very early days. She always has an encouraging word, a nice bit of news about the weather, or an update on what she’s working on in her crafty universe to share with me. Last week, I heard from Soozy that her beloved doggie, Stan, had passed over the Rainbow Bridge. And that is how this Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card came into being.

Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card with Authentique Devoted: Using Up My Scraps

You may recognize this paper from some projects I made with Authentique’s Devoted collection a while ago. I used it to make a really cute cat album. Then, when my niece lost her beloved Irish Setter, I made her this sweet card folio. When National Pet Adoption weekend rolled around, I made these two cute little tags with the bits and bobs that were left on my work table. All I had left from the 12×12 collection kit was one full sheet and a small pile of scraps. But that was enough to create this little card to let Soozy know that I care.

G45 Alpha Stickers spell out Stan’s name over the doghouse door. The cute buttons are from Buttons Galore, as are the little Sparkletz sequins and gems. A Little Birdie Flower, a Capri Blue Gingham Bow and a couple of stickers finish out the cover design.

Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card with Authentique Devoted: A Peek Inside

I wanted Soozy to have a place to store her memories and photos of Stan. So on the inside of the card, I created a flap and pocket and a little pocket folio.

There are four 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ photo mounts inside this side pocket with room to add another on the back side of the flap.

This 4″ x 5″ folio has a little tea bag pocket, room for a small photo and a little journal tag inside. I thought a hot cuppa and honey stick would be comforting.

A card is such a simple, small thing. But it means so much when you receive one in the mail. I’m hoping this one has reached Soozy by the time this article posts. Texts and e-mails and private messages on Facebook are all lovely, but in my world, nothing says I’m thinking about you and I care the way a handmade note or card does. Why not reach out and share a little bit of love on paper with someone today?

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

National Pet Adoption Weekend: Who Saved Who Tags

National Pet Adoption Weekend: Who Saved Who Tags From the Scrap Drawer

Hello Friends! Did you know that February is the month when National Pet Adoption Weekend takes place? Sadly, severe allergies prevent me from enjoying a furry companion, but I thought I would participate by creating this pair of Who Saved Who Tags.

Creative ways to use your scraps

After making my larger Shabby Chic Dog Folio and Cat Mini Albums this month, my work table was loaded with little bits and pieces of paper. As you know, I’ve been using my scraps to make quick little cards. But these scraps were too small even for that. What’s the answer? Tags, of course!

Create a tag base by cutting the corners from a rectangle of leftover cardstock. This one measures about 5.75″ tall by 3.5″ wide. I had fussy cut this sweet little doggie image from Authentique’s Devoted paper collection earlier, and just layered it up with patterned papers from that same collection. A bow tied with brown plaid ribbon provided just the right color contrast for the blue tones in these papers. I topped this with natural burlap string to add just a bit more texture and a rustic feel to the tag.

Another great way to use scraps is to cut them into banner flags and die cut with small doily or flower dies.

This sweet little kitty cat tag measures just 2.5″ x 5″. Once again, the tag base is made from scrap cardstock. The image was fussy cut from one of the patterned papers in the collection.

I love the way this 3.8″ Light Blue Micro Gingham Ribbon frames the focal image. It’s just the right width for this petite tag. Blue hemp twine adds just the right amount of texture.

I’m a firm believer that nothing in this life should be wasted, I hope I’ve shared some ideas with you that you’ll be able to use in your own crafting. Please consider adoption the next time you decide to add a furry friend to your family. You’ll be glad you did!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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All You Need is Love and a Cat Mini Album

Petaloo Pets Week: All You Need is Love and a Cat Mini Album

Hello, Friends! Are you enjoying Petaloo Pets week? Yesterday I celebrated dogs with a sweet little shabby chic folio. Today, it’s all about CATS! This All You Need is Love and a Cat Mini Album is purr-fectly shabby chic, filled with fun interactive elements and loaded with simple techniques you can use in any crafty endeavor. Let’s take a look,. shall we?

While straightening up the Closet of Shame, I ran across this nifty mini album base. Made with heavy book board, the album had plain kraft covers and a handy ring binder mechanism. I dressed it up with papers from Authentique’s Devoted collection, a canvas spine and lots of shabby chic details.

The focal image is this pretty kitty in an altered Prima frame. Paints and seed beads add whimsy and texture to the formerly white frame. The frame is surrounded by gorgeous Petaloo flowers, custom dyed seam binding ribbon, novelty buttons and a second, smaller vintage framed image.

The frame was painted with a cream chalk paint followed by a light coat of Tattered Rose Distress Paint. Finally, I tapped the raised edges with Vintage Photo Distress paint to make them pop.

Every shabby chic project needs flowers! For this album, I’ve added Teal Mini Wild Roses, Blue Mini Wild Roses, Teal Forget me Nots, Antique Beige Wild Roses and Ivory Burlap Textured Blossoms from Petaloo, of course!

I didn’t like the plain kraft spine, so I dressed it up with a strip of canvas that I attached with Scor-Tape. The nubby texture and ivory fabric add to the shabby chic vibe. This little antique bronze lion charm added just the right touch of whimsy to the spine.

Thinking outside the button box

If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you know I have a “thing” for buttons. This love for buttons started when I was a child and my mom let me string buttons from my grandmother’s button box while I was sick in bed. In later years, I inherited that button box along with all the beautiful vintage buttons inside it. Like most collections, it grew…and grew…and grew! Thankfully, I love to use buttons to embellish my projects.

For this fun button feature, I encircled a “framed” image with pretty buttons. But do you want to guess how that frame was made? Yep. It’s a big button! I used a paper punch to cut out the sweet vintage image of the girl and her kitty, glued it into the center of the button and then filled the button with Glossy Accents. That’s how you think outside the button box!

It’s OK to Stagger!

When cutting the pages for this mini album, I decided it would be fun to create pages that were sized and shaped differently.

These staggered edges lend a playful, whimsical feel to the album and invite you to turn pages, open folders and peek inside pockets.

All You Need is Love and a Cat Mini Album YouTube Video

Because I find it hard to really get a feel for the flow of a mini album with still photos, I created this YouTube video tour. In the tour, I share tips for using scraps, creating custom embellishments and making interactive elements. I hope you enjoy!

Thank you so much for joining me here today! If you have any questions about this project, feel free to ask in the comment section below.

Throwback Thursday Purebred Fun Fold Card Tutorial

The Basics

The Details

A Peek Inside

Throwback Thursday Purebred Fun Fold Card Tutorial on YouTube

SUPPLY LIST

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Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: A Peek Inside

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: The Pocket and Folio Insert

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial on Youtube

Cheerio,

kathy

Santa Paws Christmas Card Folio Tutorial: Cutting Guide

For the folio base:

For the card front:

Card Interior

Authentique Nostalgia Santa Paws Card Folio Tutorial Supply List:

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Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card with Authentique Devoted

Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card with Authentique Devoted: Using Up My Scraps

Devoted Friend Dog Bereavement Card with Authentique Devoted: A Peek Inside

Cheerio,

kathy

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National Pet Adoption Weekend: Who Saved Who Tags From the Scrap Drawer

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Petaloo Pets Week: All You Need is Love and a Cat Mini Album

Thinking outside the button box

It’s OK to Stagger!

All You Need is Love and a Cat Mini Album YouTube Video

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kathy

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