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Autumn Greetings Loaded Pocket Card

Autumn Greetings Loaded Pocket Card with Really Reasonable Ribbon and Photoplay Paper

Hello, Friends!  This Autumn Greetings Loaded Pocket Card is such a fun way to celebrate my favorite season!  I love the crisp fall air,  crystal blue sky, crunchy leaves, calling geese and fields of bright orange pumpkins that make autumn such a gorgeous season!  So I thought I would start celebrating early with the Autumn Assortment Ribbon Club from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Hedgehogs and Pumpkins!

Did you hear me squeal when I opened my August Ribbon Club and found this adorable Hedgehogs and Pumpkin Printed Satin Ribbon? I’m not surprised if you did…because it is sooo stinkin’ cute!  In fact, I found loads of ways to use the Ribbon Club on this card!

  • Then top a decorative tag with a bit of the Cappuccino Delicate Stitched Satin , Orange Plaid Ribbon and more fall flowers.
  • Create a little tea wallet and chocolate wallet to tuck inside the pocket.
  • Finally, dress up treats with snippets of ribbon, flowers and burlap string.

Loaded pockets make great gifts for any occasion, and they are so much fun to create.  I hope I’ve shared some inspirational ideas for you to use with your RRR August Ribbon Club Assortment!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Shabby Chic Bouquet Loaded Pocket Card Tutorial

Little Birdie Crafts Shabby Chic Bouquet Loaded Pocket Card Tutorial by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

Little Birdie Crafts Shabby Chic Bouquet Loaded Pocket Card Tutorial

Hello Friends!  I’m guest designing over on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog where I’m sharing this Shabby Chic Bouquet Loaded Pocket Card Tutorial.  With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this lovely design would make a lovely gift!

The tutorial will show you how to create a dimensional pocket on the front of a 5″ x 7″ card base.  Then you can fill that pocket with little treasures, gift cards, notes or any small token that would brighten up mom’s special day.

Creating the pocket on the card base means that it can stand for display.

Gift wrap your little treasures with designer papers from the Shabby Chic Bouquet paper collection to make them really special.  And as you can see, once the treats have been consumed, the card is still beautiful enough to set out as a home decor piece.

There is room inside the card to add a favorite photo and write a lovely note.

Shabby Chic Bouquet Loaded Pocket Card Tutorial on YouTube

I’ve created a start to finish video tutorial on YouTube so that you can make this pretty pink project with me.  I hope you enjoy!

Although I created this project with Mother’s Day in mind, it would also make a fabulous birthday present, bridal shower gift, or get well wish.

You’ll find a linked supply list below.

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial with G45 Place in Time

Hello, Friends!  Before we know it, Halloween will be here!  Have you started your Halloween crafting yet?  Well, no worries!  Today’s project is a #SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial that will have you ready for the big day in a jiffy!

#Simply G45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 01

Each card measures 5″ x 5″ and has in inside pocket for treats, cash or gift cards.  Made with my number one all time favorite G45 Place in Time Collection, these sweet cards are super quick and easy to make, use a limited amount of materials, and are quite affordable to make. You can make all four of these fabulous cards for about $15.

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial: Card #1 Haunted House

#Simply G45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 02

To make the cards, cut out the images, tags, borders and post card from one Place in time October Sheet.  Then cut up the patterned side of the other sheet.  I show you how to do this in the video tutorial.  You’ll also need 2 sheets of 12×12 Patterns and Solids to complement the Place in time papers.  I used Master Detective, but you could use whatever you have in your On hand.  The whole idea here is to dig into your unused stash and put it to good use.

#Simply G45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 3

I bought these  Jolee’s Boutique Ravens and Words stickers a couple of years ago at a 50% off sale at JoAnn’s.  The stickers have been retired, but I managed to find some online HERE.  However, the cards are super cute even without the stickers.  I just had them in my stash, and decided to use them up.

#Simply G45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 04

You will love the way we make this pocket!  It’s the easiest pocket design ever!

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial: Card #2 Which Witch

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time Master Detective by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 05

We’ll build these easy layers together in the video tutorial.  These are great basic card “recipes” that you’ll be able to adapt and use with any of the Place in Time papers.

TIP: Die cut doilies from scrap cardstock to save money.  I have several doily dies in various sizes, and I use them all the time.

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time Master Detective by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 06

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial: Card #3 Pumpkin Time

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time Master Detective by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 07

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time Master Detective by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 08

Two of the cards are top fold, and two are side fold, just to keep things interesting.  You use the same base for both types of cards, which makes life easy!

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial: Card #4 Saturday Evening Post Card

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time Master Detective by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 09

I love this darling vintage image.  Pop on a chipboard charm, and the card practically makes itself!

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial Place in Time Master Detective by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 10

In the video tutorial, I’ll  show you how to use even tiny snippets of border prints  and imperfect die cuts to make your cards look fantastic.

#SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards Tutorial on YouTube

I hope you’ll have as much fun making these #SimplyG45 Halloween Pocket Cards as I did!  I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Prima Love Story Altered Paper Bag Tutorial for Frilly and Funkie Saturday Showcase

Prima Love Story Altered Paper Bag for Frilly and Funkie Saturday Showcase

Hello, Friends!  Happy Saturday!  I’m just popping in very quickly to let you know that I’m up on the Frilly and Funkie Blog today with this shabbylicious Prima Love Story Altered Paper Bag Tutorial.

Prima Love Story Altered Paper Bag Tutorial by Kathy Clement for Frilly and Funkie Saturday Showcase Photo 01

This standard sized paper lunch bag has been given the Cinderella treatment!  It now consists of 4 lovely pockets…that’s right FOUR pockets….loaded with little folios, ATC tags, Art Tags, Gift card wallets and all sorts of lovely treats.

I’ve prepared a YouTube project share and tutorial for you, so I hope you’ll pop on over to the Frilly and Funkie Blog where I’m waiting to take you on our next crafty adventure.

Click HERE to join me over at Frilly and Funkie!

Click HERE to find my Prima Love Story Altered Paper Bag Tutorial on You Tube.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio.

kathy

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card

Really Reasonable Ribbon August Ribbon Club Collection: Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Summer is winding down here in North Carolina.  While the afternoons are still quite hot, there’s a lovely coolness in the early morning and evening hours.  The days are getting shorter, too.  These subtle changes inspired me to create this Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card. My RRR Autumn Harvest Ribbon Club Assortment arrived in my mailbox just in time for me to make this pretty card/tag combo!

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 1

Usually, I put my pockets on the insides of my cards.  But change is good for the soul.  So, this time around I created a fun tag pocket on the front of a tall, skinny kraft card base.

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 2

This side fold card measures 4.25″ wide x 7″ tall.  I tore a piece of Kaisercraft Golden Grove designer paper to create this rustic looking pocket. Moss/Cream 5/8″ wide plaid ribbon looks amazing with this paper collection!

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 3The tag fits right inside, which is fun change of pace.  I topped the tag with Moss/Cream Plaid ribbon and Ivory Crochet Lace.  The flower cluster features a WOC Mixed Earth Tones Chrysanthemum and Cosmos.  I sponged on some Wild Honey and Mustard Seed Distress Oxide Inks to increase the golden tones in the flowers.

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card: A Peek Inside

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 4

I have as much fun decorating the insides of my cards as I do the outside.  Often, I will layer up scraps of designer paper to create a sort of collage effect as I did here.

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 5This gift card pocket is tied shut with 3/8″ Moss/Cream Plaid Ribbon.

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 6Use scraps of paper to create little pockets inside the 3″ square folio.  Each pocket holds a little tag or journal spot.  You could also add small treats or a gift card to each pocket.

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 7

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 8

How much fun will it be for the recipient of this card to open each section and find a yummy chocolate treat inside?  I just love interactive elements in cards!

Are you ready for fall?  It’s my favorite season of the year.  While I get a little sad at the fact that the days are getting shorter, the promise of golden leaves, bright blue skies and cool, crisp air fills me with anticipation.

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

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