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Authentique Dublin Shaker Frame Folio

Throwback Thursday: Authentique Dublin Shaker Frame Folio Tour with Tips, Tricks & Measurements

Hello, Friends! It’s Throwback Thursday and I’m excited to share this Authentique Dublin Shaker Frame Folio with you. While this is not a full tutorial, I do have lots of tips, techniques and measurements for you. This is a Button Farm Club work week for me, as well as our 46th wedding anniversary. I told my sweet husband I would take the day off, so I didn’t have the time to do a step by step video for you this time.

This sweet little folio measures 5 3/4″ x 7″ x 1/2″. Here’s how to make the folio base:

Cut (2) 11″ x 7″ panels of heavy white cardstock. Line up the 7″ sides and overlap about 1/4″. Secure with adhesive of your choice.
Now, score the long side at 5 3/4″, 6 1/4″, and fold. Score again at 5 3/4″ and 8 3/4″. Measure 1 3/4″ from the final score line and trim.
Next, fold the scored lines to form a folio with the spine on the left and a pocket/flap page.
Cut (4) 5 5/8″ x 6 7/8″ green cardstock liners for the cover, inside cover, and center panel.
Then cut (4) 5 1/2″ x 6 3/4″ patterned paper pieces to go over the green.
Now cut a 2 7/8″ x 6 7/8″ panel of green cardstock for the flap page.
Next, cut a 2 5/8″ x 6 3/4″ panel of patterned paper to go over the green mat.
Then cut a 2″ x 6 7/8″ panel of green cardstock and a 1 1/2″ x 6 7/8″ panel to line the pocket flap.
Finally, line the pocket and pocket flap with 1 3/4″ x 6 5/8″ and 1 3/8″ x 6 5/8″ panels of patterned cardstock.

Reneabouquets Shaker Box and Doily Details

Cut the Medium April in Paris beautiful board in half horizontally. Heat emboss with shabby white embossing powder. Layer one half at the top and one half at the bottom of the 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ panel in the center of the cover. Then back the Reneabouquets Tree of Life ATC Tag with clear cardstock and 3 rows of 1/8″ foam strips. Cut a 2 5/8″ x 3 1/2″ panel of tartan plaid paper to cover the back of the tag. Place Buttons Galore and More Leprechaun’s Luck sequins, gold beads and buttons over the paper, then press the frame in place.

Decorate the Spine

Look through your stash for some pretty charms and dangle from jump rings. This angle shot really shows off all the wonderful layers and dimension of the cover.

A Peek Inside

The inside of the folio has 3 sections: a pull out folio with a pocket page beneath it, a center pocket page, and a flap/pocket page with a small pull out folio.

Here are the measurements for the pull out folio:

First, cut (2) 12″ x 6 3/4″ panels of the shamrock print paper. Join the ends together with adhesive, then score a 1″ flap.
Now continue scoring all the way down the length of the panel every 5 1/2″. Trim away any excess length.
Then accordion fold and adhere to the base page.
Cut 4 5/8″ x 5 3/4″ mats from cream paper, 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ mats of green paper and 4 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ panels of patterned paper to dress up the pull out pages. Decorate every other page or so with a 3″ x 4″ image that’s matted on slightly larger cream cardstock.

Cut a full strip of the 3″ x 4″ and score between them to make a little pull out folio for the flap page.

Cut a 6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ panel of patterned paper. Score 1/2″ on all 4 sides. Trim out the bottom corners to form a pocket. The fold the 1/2″ flap on the top down to make a cuffed pocket.

Fill the pocket with photo mats and a mini folio. After I took this photo, I also hand wrote my Irish Soda Bread recipe on a cute recipe card and tucked it in as a perfect finishing touch.

Authentique Dublin Shaker Frame Folio Tour on YouTube

If you’d like to see this folio in action, please enjoy this video tour with tips, techniques and measurements.

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

If you’d like to purchase this folio, you can find it in my ETSY shop.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

***Please note: Throwback Thursdays are designed to inspire you to use older collections and supplies from your stash. For this reason, some items that I’ve used in my project are no longer available to purchase. I’ll link whenever they are, of course. If an item is not linked, it is because I could not find it in any of my usual sources. Thanks for your understanding!

Authentique Dublin 12×12 Collection Kit (discontinued)
Reneabouquets
- Tree of Life ATC Tag
- April in Paris 2 Doily
Emerald Delicate Stitched Satin
Gold Metallic String
Shamrock Buttons
Leprechaun’s Luck Shaker Mix
Gold Seed Beads
1/8″ foam strips
Clear Cardstock (acetate sheets)
Shabby White Embossing Enamel
Versamark Ink
Live, Laugh, Love Charm
Hildie & Jo Ladybug charm

Throwback Thursday Saint Patrick’s Day Banner

Hello, Friends! I’m a bit late sharing this Throwback Thursday Saint Patrick’s Day Banner with you all. But maybe you’ll still find time to get one made before the day comes and goes! This Throwback Thursday banner features Authentique Paper’s lovely Clover collection. If you don’t have this discontinued collection, you could substitute the March Calendar Collection and be just fine. It comes together very quickly thanks to a handy dandy die and G45 Ivory Tags from my stash.

TIP: Create an interesting banner by alternating the shape of the pennants. This banner uses G45 Ivory Regular Tags and Eileen Hull’s Sizzix House/Banner Stitchlet Dies.

Let’s take a look at each individual pennant in this cheery banner.

The Wearin’ of the Green

Begin by die cutting patterned paper to fit the Graphic 45 tags. Add machine stitching around the edges, if desired.

Next, die cut the the pointed pennant with the Sizzix die. You will need to do this once using the frame only with plain cardstock (I used Authentique Spectrum). Then die cut it a second time with the perforated insert centered inside. Use your patterned paper this time. Now put the patterned paper in your cutter and trim away the edges. Use the center of the perforated holes in the die as a guideline.

Tips and Tricks

Machine stitch a lace border to the top of the banner. I actually stitch twice: once across the top edge, and a second time along the bottom. This makes the banner lie nice and flat when it is hanging.
Add a lace doily layer to separate the background paper from the main image.
Adhere buttons and small bows between each pennant.

Stitch the center of shamrock buttons and adhere over the printed image for extra dimension.
Back an image with foam tape, bits of chipboard, or other dimensionals to help it stand out.

Fussy cut images from 3×4 cards to create lovely layers. Back each layer with dimensionals to help it stand out from the others.
Add bows and floral clusters to each end of the banner to finish.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas to help you create your own Saint Patrick’s Day banner. If you are not big on St. Pat’s day, why not use a pretty spring paper collection instead? Banners are such a cheery addition to our home décor. And, if you are like me, they are a satisfying way to play with pretty papers!

Since all the flowers, papers and embellishments I’ve used in today’s post are retired items, there is no supply list. Thanks for understanding.

To see other St. Patrick’s Day creations, Please click here:

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Authentique March Desk Calendar Tutorial

Hello, Friends! This Celtic beauty adorns the cover of our Authentique March Desk Calendar. That’s right! With Valentine’s Day behind us, it’s time to get ready for the wearing of the green. So break out your March Calendar collection pages and let’s get our craft on!

Did you make the January and February Desk Calendars yet? The March calendar is the same size and basic design, although I streamlined a couple of features to make it even easier to create.

Just like the January and February models, the base is a 6″ x 6″ easel card. I dressed this one up with some fancy gold buttons, shimmer satin ribbon and beautiful Little Birdie Amor Mio flowers.

You’ll still find a cute pocket with folio inserts and a March calendar on the interior of the card. But the pocket construction is even simpler.

And we still have the nifty hidden pocket and folio feature. But I changed the shape of the pull tab. I can’t have you getting bored on me!

So if you’re ready to learn how to make this sweet Authentique March Desk Calendar, just click play on the video below. You’ll also find a linked supply list at the bottom of this post.

WATCH HERE

The great thing about this fun design is that it makes a great gift! Just change out the papers, and you can make birthday cards, anniversary cards, graduation cards…the options are endless!

Are you making this series along with me? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Authentique Paper
- March Calendar Collection Pack
Ribbon
1/2″ Scor-Tape
Spellbinder’s Nestabilities Label 5 (retired)
Little Birdie Amor Mio Wendy Flowers
Fancy Gold Buttons
Shamrock key

Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Treat Box Tutorial

Authentique Clover Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Treat Box Tutorial

Hello, Friends! Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? No worries! I’m here to help with a last minute St. Patrick’s Day Treat Box Tutorial using Authentique Paper’s gloriously green Clover Collection Kit.

Perfect for party favors, hostess gifts, home decor or just a sweet treat, this 3″ x 5″ x 2″ treat box is actually an altered Graphic 45 Small Matchbook Box.

I’ve covered the window opening with an easy to make shaker pouch. This is probably the easiest way I know to create a shaker element. Learn how to make one in the video tutorial below.

I dug through my embellishments to create a little charm cluster made with broken jewelry, a metal key and padlock, vintage style safety pin and a darling miniature spoon. This is topped with a double loop green gingham bow, gold string and fancy button.

Learn how to add the vintage style drawer pull in the tutorial, too.

We will also create a miniature card insert for the box.

Add your favorite treats to create a memorable St. Patrick’s Day treat!

Authentique Clover Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Treat Box Tutorial Video

Are you ready to get your craft on? Just press play.

You’ll find a linked supply list at the bottom of this post. And you can find more projects made with the lovely Clover collection HERE and HERE.

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

Authentique Clover Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Treat Box Tutorial Supply List

Authentique Paper 12×12 Clover Collection Kit (Includes Cardstock components and Kelly Green Spectrum Cardstock)
Graphic 45 small Matchbook Box (retired) but I found a few HERE.
Decorative Metal Handle
Sequins, ribbons and buttons from my stash

Authentique Clover St Patrick’s Day Banner

Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner with Eileen Hull House Die

Hello, Friends! It’s time to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day! I’m here to help get the party started with a gloriously green Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner.

This banner is so happy, it makes me want to dance a jig! And, it’s easy to make, too, thanks to Eileen Hull’s House/Pocket Thinlits Die! (This is a tip I learned from my scrappy buddy, Maggi Harding.)

Measuring over 3 feet in length, the banner is made with 2 different sized pennants. The 3 large pennants are made with Eileen’s House Die. Turning it upside down gives it a great banner shape! Each of these pennants measures about 4″ x 6″.

The 4 smaller pennants each measure about 2 1/2″ x 3″. These are die cut from the Kelly Green cardstock that comes with the Clover collection. I simply selected a shaped label die that I like to create these.

A second layer of designer paper is cut with the hemstitch pocket die that come in the House/Pocket die set. Top this with a doily, add an image fussy cut from the 3″ x 4″ cards, toss in some flowers, vintage buttons and stick pins, and you’ve got yourself a mighty fine banner.

Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner Tips and Tricks

TIP: Pop the fussy cut focal image up on pop dots, foam tape or waste chipboard to add dimension to your banner.

Each pennant is stitched onto 1 1/2″ wide Emerald Plaid Ribbon.

TIP: Use binder clips to hold the pennants in place on your ribbon. Then stitch along both the top and bottom edge of the ribbon. This will ensure that the banner hangs flat.

TIP: If you’d rather not stitch, you can always attach the pennants with clothespins or colorful bulldog clips.

TIP: Tie bows between each pennant. For this banner, I’ve used Forest Green Taffeta Ribbon. First tie a long piece in a square knot. Then tie a double loop bow and adhere it on top.

Nothing says time to party like a banner! I hope I’ve shared some tips and tricks that will inspire you to make your own Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Kathy by Design

Handcrafted Paper Art for All Occasions

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