Woodland Fairy Trifold Folio Tutorial with 49 & Market The Looking Glass
Hello, Friends! Today we’re going deep into the forest to share this Woodland Fairy Trifold Folio Tutorial with you. Once again we are working with the delightful The Looking Glass Collection from 49 & Market. I think you’ll find lots of great inspiration, tips, techniques and ideas tucked into this charming 4 1/2″ x 8″ folio.
Are you ready to get started? Let’s go!
Using Ephemera to Create a Dimensional Collage Cover
Many of you have expressed to me how much you love ephemera, but you never quite know how to put it to good use. So once we build the quick and easy folio base for this project, I’m going to show you how to use those lovely bits to create a dimensional scene on the cover of your folio. It’s easier than you might think to create a storyteller scene, and I hope you’ll enjoy the process.
Stacks of Fun
Technically, a folio is not supposed to have pages, but I could not resist adding a stack of interactive pages inside this sweet creation. It’s a great way to add more room to a small folio like this one.
My original intent was to create a slimline card. But the project kind of took on a life of its own and grew into a folio. Now we have room for pockets, photos, and journaling inside. I truly love the way the insides of this project unfolded.
Creative Embellishments
Embellishments can either enhance or diminish a project. Properly placed, they help tell the story and draw the onlooker into your tale. I’ll show you how to make some clever new embellishments in the course of this video tutorial. You can carry these ideas over to your cardmaking adventures, too.
Woodland Fairy Trifold Folio Tutorial on YouTube
If you’d like to learn how to create this quick and easy folio base, then take it to the next level with beautiful papers and embellishments, then I hope you’ll grab a cuppa and a snack, put your feet up and enjoy this tutorial.
You can find the basic measurements and linked supplies in the description box below the video. I’ll also link supplies below this post for your convenience.
Personal Update” An Unexpected Event
Today, I was supposed to have knee replacement surgery. However, my surgeon is unexpectedly going to be out until sometime in August. So, my surgery has been cancelled. Bummer!
Because the situation with my right knee has become quite uncomfortable when walking or standing, I’ve made an appointment with another highly recommended orthopedic surgeon at the end of this month. I’m hoping to be able to have the surgery done mid-July, but I won’t really have a date until I see him.
Life sometimes takes unexpected turns, but I’ve learned over the years that God really does have my best interests at heart. I’m at peace with the situation, and will keep you posted on updates and progress.
Wishing you a joyful and creative day, my friends!
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- 49 & Market The Looking Glass Collection
- 1/8″ foam strips
- Clear Acetate
- My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press
- Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive
Love the size of this folio, the in between dimensions that can use odd bits and pieces too. The ephemera is delightful especially your placement of the fairies is bang on. All in all a delightful package! Press on Kathy, the exercises will certainly be very helpful for recovery post surgery, whenever it happens. We are mmmmm about three quarters through the tradies work, 2 weeks in and my goodness they really work hard, are all so polite and professional. There has even been some arty time in between the comings and goings. Thank goodness overnight temperatures have been mild but they will drop a lot this week. Maybe breakfast will need to be made somewhere inside! Tea and toast at the creative desk?
Kathy, I’m so sorry to hear your surgery was postponed. I’ll keep you in my prayers that the new surgeon will be able to get you in for surgery lickety-split. God is faithful, he will get you through this!
I love how you started out to make a slimline card and ended up with this folio that is so jam packed with pockets and flaps! As always Thank you for your tips and techniques. Hopefully you won’t have to wait long for your surgery.
Hi Kathy,
I hope you saw my first email on the Daisy Art paper collection pads, etc. that I am sending you.
I mailed it all on Tuesday and it is estimated to arrive to you on Saturday.
Please let me know when you receive it. Thanks.
Lots of Hugs,
Dottie
Sorry about your Lee and postponed surgery.
I agree God has a plan.
Good luck I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Gorgeous folio! Always love your projects!
I’m so sorry your surgery got cancelled!!!! That’s terrible!
I hope you aren’t in too much pain! You will feel so much better after surgery! Hopefully, it will get scheduled soon! ( I’ve had both knees replaced!)