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Masculine Twisted Easel Card Tutorial

Masculine Twisted Easel Card Tutorial with Authentique Voyage & Reneabouquets

Hello, Friends! It’s Throwback Thursday, and this week I have a really fun Masculine Twisted Easel Card Tutorial to share with you. If you can keep a secret, I’ll let you in on one: this is Dale’s birthday card! His birthday falls right after the 4th of July, so I thought it would be fun to create a red, white and blue card for him. But, he also loves the beach. So that would be a good option, too. The perfect solution was found in this 2019 Authentique Voyage collection.

Once again, I limited myself to using only scraps to make this card. That is always a fun challenge for me, and y’all seem to enjoy it, too. Even the 6×6 card base is made with a 6×12 piece of kraft cardstock that I found mixed in with the papers.

Spicing Things Up with Mixed Media Techniques

Since my husband comes from the “less is more” school of design, I wanted to keep things more on the simple side. But simple does not have to mean the same thing as boring. I did two things to spice up this very basic card:

First, go for a fancier fold on your easel card. Instead of scoring the front panel in half horizontally, I scored it in half diagonally. I’ll show you how to do this in the tutorial below.
Next, add a little texture and visual interest with embossing powders. I’m of the opinion that embossing powders are one of the cheapest, quickest and easiest ways to add a little spice to a card design. I’ll share tips with you in the video tutorial.
Then, think about repeated shapes. The sailboat images has triangular sails. The twisted easel card design is triangular, too.

Line it Up!

Notice that the stopper or brake for this easel card follows the same line and angle as the easel front. This lends a cohesive feel to the card design. Then, see how I created a reverse triangle with the addition of the blue tag and button feature.

Add a few real shells and natural elements to your heat embossed Reneabouquets Starfish Beautiful Board to make the card come alive. All these simple elements come together to create an interesting card that is not too busy.

A Peek Inside

Here’s a look at the card interior. Hopefully, Dale will approve.

Masculine Twisted Easel Card Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to follow along as I create this card, I hope you’ll enjoy this little Throwback Thursday tutorial.

If you’d like to see more examples of masculine cards, you can find them in the archives HERE.

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

Now I need to get busy in the kitchen and make Dale’s birthday cake. It’s to be a New York Cheesecake this year. Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Authentique Voyage (2019/retired)
Reneabouquets Starfish Beautiful Board
Seth Apter Baked Textures: Ancient Amber/Dirty Sand
Patriotic Baker’s Twine (out of stock)
Buttons and Charms from my Stash

Nautical Beach Vacation Flip Folio

Nautical Beach Vacation Flip Folio for the Really Reasonable Ribbon May 2021 Blog Hop

Hello, Friends! Let’s set sail today with a Nautical Beach Vacation Flip Folio made for the Really Reasonable Ribbon May 2021 Blog Hop! Welcome aboard! You should be coming here from Ginny’s fabulous blog! This Authentique Voyage folio was inspired by the May Nautical Americana Ribbon Club Assortment. Red, White and Blue always works, doesn’t it? Take a look at this great ribbon club selection.

Now let’s dig into this project and see how fabulous this collection really is!

Layer it Up

If you’re looking for a way to make an album or folio cover stand out from the crowd, may I suggest a layered ribbon panel? It’s such a quick and easy way to add loads of texture, pattern and design to a project. Here’s how to do it:

First, cut a panel of designer paper and mat it on a slightly larger panel of complementary cardstock.
Next, find the center of the panel. My panel is 5″ tall, so I made a small pencil mark at the 2 1/2″ point.
Now, lay down a strip of 1/2″ Scor-Tape in the middle of the panel.
Then burnish the Scor-Tape, remove the liner and attach Royal Blue Taffeta Ribbon. Cut the ends of the ribbon about 2″ longer than the width of the panel so you can wrap them around to the back side. This makes a neat and tidy edge on your ribbon panel.
Next, attach a row of the Poppy Red Diamond Satin and Poppy Red Delicate Stitched Satin ribbons above and below the center row.
Then add a row of Royal Blue Checkerboard Satin above and below the red ribbons.
Now attach the 1/4″ printed ribbons from the assortment over the solid ribbons using 1/4″ Scor-Tape to hold them in place.

This is such a quick process, but it looks fabulous! I hope you’ll give it a try!

Shake it Up!

The next step in the process is to create a focal image for the folio. This was such fun! Create this “porthole” shaker element with the chipboard center of a 1/4″ wide Scor-Tape roll!

First paint the inside with white chalk paint.
Then wrap the outer edge with 1/4″ Scor-Tape and attach 1/4″ ribbon all the way around.
Now die cut a circle from clear cardstock (acetate) to fit the top of the spool. Adhere with Dries Clear.
Next, while the adhesive is drying, lay out shells, beads and a starfish over the ribbon panel.
Then adhere the shaker cover (spool) over the ribbon. Let the adhesive set up.
Finally decorate the front with a wooden anchor from the craft store, some bits of Spanish Moss and more shells.

Wrap it Up!

Wrap Royal Blue Checkerboard Satin around the belly of the folio to serve as a ribbon closure. Then wrap the spine with the Patriotic Stripe Satin Ribbon. Tie a knot at the top, then attach some bronze metal charms to finish up the job.

A Peek Inside

The inside of this album is filled with spaces for photos and journaling.

Create a flap page by cutting cardstock wider than the base of the folio. Then score to fit. Fold the flap and dress up with patterned papers. Score a 1/4″ flap on the side of a 3×4 card and adhere behind the page to create a hidden journaling spot.

Ribbon makes a great border on this pull out page.

I’ve added another strip to the inside bottom, and I love how classy it looks.

Add a pull out mechanism and side car pocket to the flap for even more room for photos!

Nautical Beach Flip Folio Tour on YouTube

If you’d like to see all these different elements in action, I’ve prepared a short (5 minute) tour on my YouTube Channel.

On With the Hop!

Now hop over and see what paper pretties the amazing Cheryl has prepared to inspire you. She’ll guide you to the next step in the hop. Be sure to finish up over on the RRR BLOG where you can answer Bonnie’s question of the month and be entered into the drawing to receive your very own Nautical American Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you’re not a member of the Monthly Ribbon Club yet, now is a great time to join. You can find all the information and sign up HERE.

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

If you’d like to leave a comment, click on the “REPLIES” button found at the top of this post right beneath the title.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Really Reasonable Ribbon Nautical Americana Ribbon Club
Authentique Voyage Collection
- 12×12 Paper Collection Kit (includes stickers)
- 6×6 Paper Bundle
- 3×4 Authentic Life Cards (out of stock)
1/2″ Scor-Tape
1/4″ Scor-Tape
Spectrum Cardstock
- Old Glory (4 sheets)
- Ladybug Red (out of stock)
Wooden Anchor, shells, charms and beads from my stash

Really Reasonable Ribbon July 2020 Blog Hop

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon July 2020 Blog Hop! You should be coming here from Karen’s lovely blog. If so, you are right on track. You can find a complete blog hop list on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog in case you are lost.

This month the Seashore Ribbon Club Assortment features aqua and coral beach themed ribbons. Just my style!

Sparkling Seahorse Beach Folio

These lovely ribbons are a great playmate for Authentique Paper’s Voyage Paper Collection. Since I love the beach, and I love making little folios, I decided to create an interactive trifold folio featuring these beautiful ribbons.

The 5″ x 5″ x 1 1/2″ folio base is created by joining together 12″ x 5″ strips of cardstock. Then I simply scored at 5″, 6 1/2″, 11 1/2″, 12″ and 16 3/4″.

TIP: Create a ribbon frame for the album’s focal image. Attach 3/8″ Coral and Starfish Grosgrain from the Ribbon Assortment with 1/4″ Scor-Tape. Adhere buttons in the corners.

TIP: Hidden pockets are fun! Stitch 3 sides of the 3″ x 4″ seahorse life card to the folio front. Leave the right hand edge open to form a cute tag pocket. Top the tag with burlap string and a charm.

TIP: Ribbon makes a great closure for a folio! Attach the 5/8″ Seashell Print Satin from the Club Assortment with 1/2″ Scor-Tape before you add your paper layers. Be sure to leave the ends long enough to tie a nice, poufy bow.

TIP: Add a quick and easy mixed media finish to Reneabouquets Seahorse and Starfish Beautiful board. Tap with Versamark Embossing Ink, then heat emboss with WOW Vintage Champagne Embossing Powder.

The Album Spine

Create a triple loop bow with the Blue Variegated Shell Print Ribbon from the Club Assortment. Top this with a Natural Burlap String Bow and a Little Birdie Flower.

Decorate the spine with a sticker from the paper collection. Then create a charm dangle with Natural Burlap String.

A Peek Inside

I love to use ribbon inside a folio, too! It makes a great topper for little tags!

And it really comes in handy when used as a closure for interactive mechanisms!

Isn’t this 3/8″ wide coral reef grosgrain pretty?

Keep a waterfall feature from flapping open with another piece of the Seashell Satin Print Ribbon.

Sparkling Seahorse Video Tour on YouTube

To help you see how all the mechanisms and folds work together I’ve created a little video tour on YouTube.

On With the Hop

Now hop on over and see what crafty inspiration Cherry has for you today. Be sure to finish up the hop over on the RRR Blog. Answer Bonnie’s question of the month to be entered into a drawing for a free July 2020 Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you’re not subscribed to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Club yet, now is a great time to join. Bonnie has a great deal for new subscribers. I look forward each month to receiving my ribbon club. Its always fun to look for papers that match the club assortment each month. It’s like getting a birthday present in the mail every month of the year.

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.

To see other projects made with the Voyage collection, click HERE.

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

Enjoy the hop!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Really Reasonable Ribbon
Authentique Paper
Reneabouquets
Little Birdie Jessica Flowers (out of stock)
Charms and Buttons from my stash

Nautical Themed Accordion Folio for the RRR Hop

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop: Nautical Themed Accordion Folio

Hello, Friends! For this month’s RRR Blog Hop, I have a Nautical Themed Accordion Folio adorned with the May Ribbon Club Assortment. If you are coming here from Karen’s lovely blog, then you are right on track. I look forward to the red, white and blue assortment every year. And these Vintage Patriotic Ribbons do not disappoint!

Nautical Themed Accordion Folio: A Ribbon Frame

Use the Chevron Striped Ribbon to create a ribbon frame for this 6 1/2″ square accordion folio cover. Simply attach the ribbon to a paper frame with 1/4″ Scor-Tape. I did miter the corners, but you don’t really need to. Placing buttons in the corners makes everything look neat and tidy. Scarlet Delicate Stitched Satin topped with Natural Burlap String makes a lovely bow. Th e ribbon closure for the folio is made with Light Navy Delicate Stitched Satin.

Add a snippet of the Vintage Patriotic Swiss Dots Ribbon to the spine. The add more beach themed charms.

Nautical Themed Accordion Folio: A Peek Inside

Here’s a look at the interactive elements tucked inside this accordion style folio. I’ve added pockets, mini folios and flap pages, banners, tags, and tip in pages.

This ribbon collection could not be a more perfect match for the Authentique Voyage papers!

On With the Hop

Your next stop on the hop is Cherry’s sweet blog. After you take a look at her paper pretties, hop on over to the RRR BLOG to answer Bonnie’s Question of the Month. Then you’ll be entered into the drawing for a free May Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you’re not a subscriber to the Monthly Ribbon Club, now is a great time to join. You can find out all about it and sign up HERE.

Enjoy the hop!

Cheerio,

kathy

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