Graphic 45 Time to Flourish November Banner Tutorial @kathyclementkathybydesign

kwclement Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This weekly series featuring older paper collections, dies, tools, products and techniques is designed to inspire us to dig into our stash and create something fresh and beautiful..

Y'all asked me at the beginning of 2023 to share a monthly banner tutorial featuring Graphic 45's Time to Flourish collection. This week we are making our November banner.

I've added some Reneabouquets Beautiful Board to our project, along with Really Reasonable Ribbon, flowers and buttons from my stash.

You can find a linked supply list at:
wp.me/p34lmI-73p

The previous monthly banners can be found in my Throwback Thursday Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwwRlN7WznAyDNnZJN_CqXvgN9H5_hA_Y

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Graphic 45 Time to Flourish November Banner Tutorial

kwclement 2023-10-19 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This weekly series featuring older paper collections, dies, tools, products and techniques is designed to inspire us to dig into our stash and create something fresh and beautiful..

Y'all asked me at the beginning of 2023 to share a monthly banner tutorial featuring Graphic 45's Time to Flourish collection. This week we are making our November banner.

I've added some Reneabouquets Beautiful Board to our project, along with Really Reasonable Ribbon, flowers and buttons from my stash.

You can find a linked supply list at:
wp.me/p34lmI-73p

The previous monthly banners can be found in my Throwback Thursday Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwwRlN7WznAyDNnZJN_CqXvgN9H5_hA_Y

Stamperia Sea Land Mixed Media Folio Tutorial

kwclement 2024-03-21 | Today we're using a previously created mixed media panel to make a lovely beach folio with Stamperia Sea Land Papers.

You can find the mixed media panel tutorial here:
youtube.com/watch?v=yPqQj-Y3jD4

You can find a linked supply list on my blog here:
wp.me/p34lmI-7jW

Basic Measurements and Scoring Lines:
(2) 11" x 5 1/2" panels kraft cardstock joined with 1/4" Scor-Tape
Score on long side from left to right: 7 1/2" , 8 1/2", FOLD; 7 1/2"; FOLD; 6"

Left Hand Flap; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" kraft cardstock
Score at 1/2" and at 6 1/2"
Create (2) 2 3/8" x 1" gussets for pocket sides.

Right Hand Flap; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" kraft cardstock
Score at 1/2" and 6 1/2".
Gussets are 1 7/8" x 1"

Wrapped Covers
(2) 7 1/4" x 5 1/4" pieces of medium chipboard
(2) 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" panels of patterned paper

Outer spine: 3/4" x 5 3/8" chipboard wrapped with 1 3/4" x 6 3/8" patterned paper
Inner spine: 5/8" x 5 3/8" chipboard covered with 5/8" x 5 3/8" patterned paper

Liners:
Left hand pocket: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" for inside/2 1/4" x 5 1/4" for pocket face
turn page: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" with (2) images scored 3/4" on the left or right hand side

Inside Front Cover: 7 1/4" x 5 1/4" patterned paper/pocket is 8 1/4" x 3" (Score 1/2" flaps); Insert is 7" x 10 1/2"

Inside Back cover: 7 1/4" x 5 1/4" patterned paper. Adhere long bookmark behind the page to act as a magnetic closure for the lateral waterfall.

Lateral Waterfall: (4) 5 3/4" x 5 1/4" panels; score 1/2" flap on the left

Hidden Pocket: 7" x 5 3/4"; Score 1/2" flaps on sides and bottom; Insert is 4 3/4" x 10 1/2"

Turn pages: 5 3/4" x 5 1/4" (2)

Stamperia Romance Forever March 2024 Birthday Card of the Month Tutorial

kwclement 2024-03-19 | It's time for our March 2024 Birthday Card of the Month Tutorial. Today we're creating a feminine, shabby chic card with Stamperia Romance Forever collection.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Basic Card Measurements:

5 1/8" x 7 1/4" top fold card base:
Join (2) 5 1/8" x 8 1/2" panels of soft pink cardstock with 1/4" Scor-Tape.
Score on the long side at 7 1/4" and 7 1/2".
Fold on the 7 1/2" score line and score at 7 1/8" and 7 3/8.

For the box pocket sides: 8 1/2" x 3" panel of soft pink. Score on the right at 1/4" and 1/2". Fold on the 1/2" score line and measure over to 5 1/8". Score at 5 1/8", 5 3/8", and 5 5/8". Trim away the excess. Fold sides to form the side of the box pocket.

Cardstock liners (lilac)
(3) 5" x 7" soft pink front cover, inside
(1) 4 7/8" x 2 7/8" soft pink

Patterned paper:
(1) 4 7/8" x 6 7/8" front cover
(1) 8" x 6 7/8" scored at 4 7/8" for the top
(1) 4 7/8" x 4 3/4" for the bottom
(1) 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" for pocket

Graphic 45 The Beach Is Calling Step Out Fun Fold Card Tutorial

kwclement 2024-03-14 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This week we're taking a fresh look at one of my most popular video tutorials as we make a Step Out Fancy Fold card with Graphic 45 The Beach is Calling.

Measurements:

Cut one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper into an 11" x 5 1/4" panel and n 11" x 2 3/4" panel.

Score the 11" x 5 1/4" panel at 3", 6" and 9".
Turn the paper to the 5 1/4" side. Find the 3" score line and measure down 2 1/2". Make a mark.

Find the 9" score line and measure down 2 1/2" and make a mark.

Use a precision trimmer to cut a straight line from the mark on the 3" score line all the way down to the 9" score line.

Fold the card as seen in the video.

Cut the 11" x 2 3/4" panel to a height of 5 1/4". Join to the right hand edge of the card base with 1/4" score tape.

Liners: Plain Cardstock
2 7/8" x 5 1/8"
2 7/8" x 2 5/8" (2)
2 7/8" x 2 1/4" (2)
2 7/8" x 5 1/8" (2)

Liners" Patterned paper:
2 5/8" x 4 7/8"
2 5/8" x 2 3/8" (2)
2 5/8" x 2" (2)
3 7/8" x 4 7/8" (1)

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Prima Life in Bloom Deluxe Tea Party in a Box for The Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

kwclement 2024-03-13 | Hello, Friends! Today I'm sharing a peek at my inspiration project for the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop. You can join the blog hop here:
reasonableribbon.blogspot.com

For a linked supply list, visit my blog at:
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Peter Rabbit Nursery Banner Tutorial

kwclement 2024-03-12 | It's Banner of the Month Day, and I'm sharing a tutorial for this darling Peter Rabbit Nursery Banner made with Memory Place Peter's World Collection.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Mintay Spring is Here Creative Kit for Button Farm Club Reveal

kwclement 2024-03-11 | Open the windows and bring the sweet breezes of Springtime into your crafting studio with the Mintay Spring is Here Creative Kit from The Button Farm Club. Created by Kathy Clement, exclusively for The Button Farm Club, this kit is a lovely mix of home decor projects, a fun flip folio, cards, an explosion box and bonus projects.

Kathy’s video tutorials will guide you step by step through the process of creating a box filled with spring tags, a 6” x 6” flip folio, 2 slimline cards, an explosion box photo cube, and 2 easel cards. Then, using scraps from kit materials, you’ll see how to create a lovely spring note card and tag as bonus projects.

Each kit comes with everything you need, minus basic papercrafting supplies and tools, to create all 9 projects in this kit.

Mintay Spring is Here Collection
6x6 Paper Pad (24 double-sided sheets with 3 of each pattern)
6x8 Patterns (24 double-sided sheets with 3 of each pattern)
Cardstock Elements (27 pieces with envelopes, images and tags)
Die Cut Ephemera (60 pieces)
1 yard each of aqua and pink ribbon
2 yards of hemp twine
6 spring buttons/mix and match
2 spring charms
1 package of Little Birdie Flowers
1 sheet of printed spring sentiments
3 sheets of 12” x 6” Natural Cardstock
10 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” colored cardstock
Full Color Basic Written Guide
Access to Kathy’s video tutorials

Order your kit at the Button Farm Club:
buttonfarmclub.com/products/mintay-spring-is-here-creative-kit

**NOTE: This is not a subscription kit.

Prima In Full Bloom Slimline Card Folio for Really Reasonable Ribbon Project Share

kwclement 2024-03-08 | Join me as I share my Really Reasonable Ribbon Design Team project. This darling slimline card folio made with Prima Life in Bloom papers is like getting an Easter basket inside a card.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
wp.me/p34lmI-7ih

Find the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop Here:
reasonableribbon.blogspot.com

Simple Stories Vintage Spring Garden ATC Box Tutorial

kwclement 2024-03-07 | This is Part 2 of our Simple Stories Vintage Spring Garden ATC Box of Tags Tutorial.

You can find Part 1 Here:
youtu.be/aYcp87N4tJk

In Part 2, we will embellish the ATC Box and add the Box feet.

Here are the measurements for the ATC Box liners:

Inside Lid: 4 5/8" x 3 3/8
Short Sides: 3" x 2 1/8" (2)
Long Sides: 3 78" x 2 1/8" (2)
Bottom: 3 7/8" x 3"

Outside of Box:
Back Panel to hold the lid upright: 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" panel of heavy chipboard covered with a 5 1/2" x 6 3/4" panel of designer paper.

Front: 4" x 2 1/4" patterned paper
Sides: 3" x 2 1/4" (2)

Panel for Box Bottom
(2) 4 3/4" x 3 5/8" panels of heavy chipboard
5 3/4" x 4 5/8" panel of patterned paper

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Simple Stories Vintage Spring Garden ATC Box of Tags

kwclement 2024-03-05 | It's time to make our March 2024 Tag of the Month. But why make one tag when you can make a whole box of tags?

Today's tutorial is Part One of Two for this adorable Simple Stories Vintage Spring Garden ATC Box of Tags.

We will make the tags today, and the box on Thursday.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Spellbinders Vista View Window & Botanical Solarium Shaker Card Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-29 | Let's create a bright and cheery springtime card with Spellbinders Vista View Window and Botanical Solarium Dies. I've pulled some Carta Bella Here, There and Everywhere papers from my stash, and I'll show you how to pull all the elements together in this video tutorial.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Spellbinders Queen Annes Lace Flower of the Month Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-27 | Today we're going to make our February Flower of the Month together with Spellbinder's Queen Anne's Lace Dies from the Susan Tierney-Cockburn Through the Arbor Garden Collection.

I'll use my finished flower to dress up a sympathy card made with Simple Stories Remember Collection.

You can find a complete supply list on my blog at:
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Mixed Media Fun with Spellbinders Coastal View Escape Dies and 3D Embossing Folder

kwclement 2024-02-22 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! Today we're going to have some Mixed Media Fun with Spellbinders Coastal Escape View Dies , Cast Away 3D Embossing Folder and P13 Sea la Vie Paper Collection.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Party Hat Slimline Birthday Card Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-20 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! I meet with my crafty friends here on each Tuesday of the month to share a new papercrafting tutorial. In 2024 we are following this schedule:

1st Tuesday: Tag of the Month
2nd Tuesday: Banner of the Month
3rd Tuesday: Birthday Card of the Month
4th Tuesday: Flower of the Month

If there happens to be a 5th Tuesday, it's a wild card week!

This week we're making our February 2024 Birthday Card of the Month with Photoplay Hello, Lovely, Reneabouquets goodies and Really Reasonable Ribbon.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Reneabouquets Mirabelle & Photoplay Midnight Garden Shaker Easel Card with a Box Pocket Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-15 | Today's Throwback Thursday is a mix of new and old. I'm sharing a brand new collection from Reneabouquets called Mirabelle. We'll put these new goodies to work making a special card with Photoplay Midnight Garden.

In this tutorial I'll show you how to build an easel card with a built in box pocket. I'll share tips for how I made the lovely shaker element on this card and the sweet treat inserts inside the box pocket.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Mintay Spring is Here Banner Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-13 | It's time to create our February 2024 Banner of the Month on Make & Take Tuesday! We'll be creating a charming spring banner with Mintay Spring is Here, Spellbinders Vista View Window Dies, Reneabouquets Beautiful Board, as well as flowers and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

It's also the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog hop, so pop on over to the RRR blog and leave a comment to be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card and the Digital Stamp Set of your choice.

reasonableribbon.blogspot.com

I'll provide a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Lets Make a Stack of Cards with Photoplay Hello, Lovely

kwclement 2024-02-08 | It's Throwback Thursday, my friends, and we are going to make a dozen cards with remnants of Photoplay Hello, Lovely paper collection.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Stamperia Voyages Fantastique Tag Folio Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-06 | It's time to make our February 2024 Tag of the Month with Stamperia Voyages Fantastique.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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How to Embellish a Card Tutorial

kwclement 2024-02-01 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! Today's card is made entirely with scraps from Prima's 2017 Lavender collection. I'll show you how I use scraps to create my little tea and chocolate wallets inside the card. Then we will create and embellish the card front together.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Stamperia Roseland Shaker Card with Flower of the Month Tutorial

kwclement 2024-01-30 | For this week's Make and Take Tuesday, I'm sharing our first Flower of the Month Tutorial. We'll be working with Heartfelt Creations Sweet Peony stamps and dies to make our flowers. The papers we are using are Stamperia Roseland. I've invited some paper pretties from Reneabouquets to the party, too.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
kathybydesign.com/january-2024-flower-of-the-month-tutorial

Ciao Bella Winter Journey Folio Kit for the Button Farm Club Reveal

kwclement 2024-01-29 | Winter cloaks the earth in royal robes of white. This beautiful season of cold and snow is the perfect time to stay inside and craft! Button Farm Club is excited to welcome winter with a cozy new folio kit made with the Ciao Bella Winter Journey paper collection.

Kathy Clement captures all the beauty of this dazzling collection in a “made from scratch” interactive folio designed exclusively for the Button Farm Club.

Your kit comes with access to step-by-step video tutorials that you can watch over and over again, and a full-color Basic Written Guide with detailed photos and measurements. You’ll also receive:

Winter Journey 12x12 Paper Pad with 1 each of 12 double-sided papers
Winter Journey A4 Creative Pad with 1 each of 9 double-sided papers
6x6 Fussy Cut pad with 3 each of 8 double sided papers
Simple Stories Wood Color Vibe Chipboard (120 pieces)
4 Miniature Pine Cones
3 silver tone snowflake charms
6 buttons
1-yard mesh ribbon
10 yards of hemp twine
3 white wooden snowflakes
10 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” colored cardstock
(2) 12x12 and (2) 12x6 sheets of heavy kraft cardstock

Kit cost is $59.99
Order at Button Farm Club:
buttonfarmclub.com/products/winter-journey-8x8-folio

Mixed Media Valentines with Simon Hurley Beautiful Blooms

kwclement 2024-01-18 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! Today we're mixing up new and old as I share a tutorial for making pretty Mixed Media Valentines with Simon Hurley Beautiful Blooms and the Two Hearts as One 3D Embossing Folder from Spellbinders.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Mintay Chocolate Kiss Birthday Card of the Month Tutorial

kwclement 2024-01-16 | It's time to make our January 2024 Birthday Card of the Month with Mintay Chocolate Kiss. This easel card has a fun bookmark pocket on the cover, and goodies tucked into the interior pocket.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Wax Seal Demo and 3D Embossing Folder Technique with Spellbinders Club Kits

kwclement 2024-01-11 | For today's Throwback Thursday, I'm using Prima Georgia Blue papers from my stash and dressing them up with Spellbinders January 2024 Wax Seal of the Month and 3D Embossing folder of the month. I'll do a demo of how I create my wax seals.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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January 2024 Banner of the Month Tutorial with Reneabouquets

kwclement 2024-01-09 | It's time to make our first Banner of the Month for 2024! We're making a tea and friendship themed banner with Reneabouquets goodies and Simple Stories Vintage Love Story paper collection. This banner can hang all the way until March!

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Spellbinders Just Bee Cause Clear Stamp and Die of the Month Club Tutorial

kwclement 2024-01-04 | It's Throwback Thursday, and we're going to make a bright and cheery Bee Themed Card with the Spellbinders January 2024 Clear Stamp/Die of the Month Club.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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January 2024 Tag of the Month Tutorial

kwclement 2024-01-02 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! Today I'm launching a brand new series for 2024. On the first Tuesday of each month, we'll make a new tag!

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Simple Stories Love Story Card December Kit Reveal for Button Farm Club

kwclement 2023-12-22 | Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts, and it deserves to be celebrated all year long. This soft and feminine Love Story Card Kit designed exclusively for The Button Farm Club by Kathy Clement is filled with beautifully designed cards for every occasion for birthdays and weddings, get well, thinking of you, sympathy and every occasion in between.

Kathy’s video tutorials will show you how to create cards that are easy to mail, move, shake, and pop-up with simple, step by step demonstrations that you can watch over and over again. The printed Basic Written Guide comes with measurements and full-color photos to help you achieve card making success.

You’ll also receive two printed sheets of card sentiments Kathy designed especially for this kit. While watching the video tutorials, you’ll learn lots of paper saving tricks, card-making ideas and designer tips to help you take your card making to the next level.

Each kit contains:
Simple Stories Love Story 96 piece 12x12 Collection Kit with cardstock stickers
12x12 Love Story Basics cardstock/6 sheets
47 piece Ephemera Pack
57 Piece Floral Bits
27 Piece Adhesive Brads
12 Red Wooden Buttons
(2) 5x7 Window Envelopes: one black, one kraft
2 yards pink and white Baker’s Twine
2 yards gold ribbon
4 gold doilies
2 printed sentiment sheets
2 vintage metal keys
1 butterfly and 1 heart metal charm
12 sheets of 12” x 6” natural cardstock
Basic Written Guide
Video Tutorial Links

The cost for the kit is $53.99
Here is the link to order:
button-farm-club.myshopify.com/cart/44625096769791:1?channel=buy_button

This is my quarterly card kit subscription club. If you are a member, your kit will automatically ship to you.

Graphic 45 Let it Snow Tea Party in a Box Folio Tutorial

kwclement 2023-12-14 | For this week's Throwback Thursday project we'll be making this lovely Graphic 45 Let it Snow Deluxe Tea Party in a Box Folio featuring Reneabouquets Beautiful Board and Christmas flowers.

You can find a complete supply list on my blog at:
wp.me/p34lmI-77U

BASIC MEASUREMENTS:
18x12 panel of 110# cardstock trimmed to 18" x 6"
Score at 6" 7 3/4", FOLD on 7 3/4" line; Score again at 6" and 7 3/4".

NOTE: You can cut a 12x12 piece of heavy cardstock in half at 6" and join if you don't have the larger cardstock paper.

Cut 7" x 7" front and back covers from patterned paper; wrap around 6x6 panels of light chipboard.

Liners; (2) 5 7/8" squares of patterned paper for left and center panel. (4) 1 5/8" x 5 7/8" panels for inner and outer spines. (2) 2 1/4" x 5 7/8" panels for the flaps.

Pull Out Page: Cut a 12x12 panel of patterned paper into (2) 12" x 5 1/2" panels. Score the 1st panel at 5 1/2" and 11". Then adhere the second panel over the 1" flap and score at 5 1/2" and 11". Adhere the 1" flap to the base of the left hand panel as a pull out page. You can add 5" x 5" panels of Patterns and Solids to every other page to break up the pattern and add interest if desired.

Magnetic closure: 7" x 3" panel of white cardstock scored at 3". Adhere the 3" x 3" part on the base page. The 4" x 3" part will be on top of the pull out pages. Add magnets to hold closed, then cover with designer paper.

Box Pocket: Cut a just under 9" x 5" panel of white cardstock and score (2) 3/4" lines on each side and on the bottom. Cover with a 5 7/8" x 3 3/8" panel of designer paper.

Flap/hidden pocket element. Fold a 7" x 5" panel of Patterns in solids in half at 3 1/2". Place gussets on the back and adhere to the flap as seen in the video.

Ciao Bella Sparkling Christmas Explosion Box Tutorial

kwclement 2023-12-12 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! This week we're creating an elegant Explosion Box with Ciao Bella Sparkling Christmas papers.

This box is larger than usual, and I use a unique approach to creating the sides and bottom.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
wp.me/p34lmI-77K

BASIC MEASUREMENTS

Cut (2) 4 1/8" x 8" panels of Gold Mirror Cardstock. Score at 5 7/8"
Cut (2) 4 1/8" x 7" panels of Gold Mirror Cardstock. Score at 5 7/8".

Cut (4) 4" x 5 5/8" panels of Fresh Asparagus.
Cut the 4 images from the A4 pad and mat on the green, then the gold.

Lid: 8 1/8" square of Fresh Asparagus. Score all 4 sides at 1" and 2".
8" x 7/8" strips of gold mirror cardstock for edge.
12" x 5/8" strips of green music paper over the gold.
Top: 3 3/4" square of gold foil with 3 1/2" square of music paper over.

Inside liners: 4" x 5 3/4" panels of Fresh Asparagus to line the 4 panels.
4x4 square of gold mirror cardstock for the center.
3 3/4" square of green music pattern.
2 1/2" square of green for bottom of acrylic box.

Acrylic Box: 11" x 4" panel of acetate. Score at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2" and 10". Turn and score a 3/4" flap on the bottom.

Line the acrylic box with images from the paper collection trimmed to 3 1/4" high.

Waterfalls: (4) 3 3/4" x 6" of patterned paper with 1/2" flap on top.
Flaps: (2) 6" x 5 1/2" panels scored at 2 1/4"
Base page: (4) 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" panels of dark green pattern.

Echo Park Gnome for Christmas Gift Tag Tutorial

kwclement 2023-12-07 | It's Throwback Thursday, and I'm running late...but I wanted to share the tutorial for these adorable Echo Park Gnome for Christmas Gift Tags with you. They are quick and easy, classy and fun to give, so grab a cuppa and join me for another crafty adventure.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Stamperia Winter Valley Deluxe Tea Party in a Box

kwclement 2023-12-06 | Today I'm back with another sweet project made with Stamperia Winter Valley.

This Deluxe Tea Party in a Box is filled with charming winter night sky papers, woodland creatures and fun interactive pages.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
wp.me/p34lmI-77k

Basic Measurements for the folio base:
(2) 6" x 11" panels of blue cardstock joined together with 1/4" scor-Tape
Score at 6" and 7". Fold on the 7" line and score again at 6" and 7". Then score at 5 1/2".

Box pocket:
8 1/2" x 4"; score (2) 3/4" lines on the sides and bottom. You can watch my videos to learn how to assemble the box pocket.

Pull Out Mechanism:
Join a 12" x 5 1/2" panel of cardstock to a 6" x 5 1/2" panel of cardstock and score every 5 1/4". You'll have a small flap that becomes the closure for the pull-out page.

Stamperia Winter Valley Mini File Folder Album Tutorial

kwclement 2023-12-05 | This mini file folder album is the perfect stocking stuffer and it makes a great item for swaps, too. Quick and easy to make, but cute as a bug!

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Quick and Easy Simple Stories Baking Spirits Bright Cookbook Cover

kwclement 2023-12-03 | Got cookies? Christmas cookies that is! Today I'm decorating the cover of my Simple Stories Snap Binder with the Baking Spirits Bright paper collection and a few embellishments from my stash. This is a quick and easy way to dress up an album cover. The albums make great Christmas gifts, too.

You can find a linked supply list and my favorite cookie recipe on my blog at:
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Quick & Easy Christmas Treat Tag /Gift Card Wallet Tutorial

kwclement 2023-12-01 | I think you're going to love this quick and easy Christmas Treat Tag/Gift Card Wallet Tutorial! When the idea popped into my head, I just knew I had to share it with you here.

This is the perfect Christmas crafting adventure to share with friends and family. Set up an assembly line and make a basket full of these beauties in no time flat.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:

Lets Make a Christmas Tea Party in a Box with Graphic 45 Time to Flourish & Reneabouquets

kwclement 2023-11-30 | In this week's Throwback Thursday, I'm going to show you how to use small scraps to create a lovely 5" x 7" Tea Party in a Box. We're working with scraps from Graphic 45 Time to Flourish December papers. Our flowers and chipboard embellishments are from Reneabouquets.

Basic Measurements:

For the 5x7 Tea Party in a Box Card Base
(2) 5" x 8 1/2" panels of white 110# cardstock. Score the first panel at 7" and 7 3/4". Adhere the 2nd panel to the flap of this section so that the top edge rests just below the 7 3/4" score line. Trim to a height of 7 inches.

Liners; Red: (2) 4 7/8" x 6 7/8" (one can be just 6 1/2" tall)
(1) 6 1/2" x 6 1/2". Score a 1 3/4" flap on the LEFT
Green: (3) 4 5/8" x 6 5/8"
Box Pocket:

8" x 4 1/2" panel of white 110# cardstock. Score (2) 3/4" lines on the left, right and bottom of the panel as seen in the folio.

Liner: 6" x 4" journal card trimmed to a height of 3 3/4". Score 1/2" on the sides and 3/4" on the bottom.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Mintay White Christmas Shaker Folio Tutorial

kwclement 2023-11-28 | Today we're going to learn how to make a great little Christmas folio using Mintay White Christmas papers and ephemera. The basic folio design is so simple and functional that you'll want to make a stack of them to have on hand.

Here are the basic measurements for the folio base:

18" x 6 1/2" panel of 110# cardstock scored at 6 1/2", and 7 1/2". Fold on the 7 1/2" score line and score again at 6 1/2". ** NOTE: if you don't have 18" long cardstock, join two pieces of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock together with 1/4" Scor-Tape. Then trim to the proper size.

Liners for the folio base:

Front and back covers:
(2) 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" panels of red
(2) 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" panels of soft aqua
(2) 6x6 panels of printed designer paper

Inside:
(2) 6 3/8" x 6 1/2" panels of red
(2) 6 1/8" x 6 1/4" panels of soft aqua

Front of Flap: (1) 4" x 6 1/2" panel of red
(1) 3 3/4" x 6 1/4" soft aqua
Back of Flap:
(1) 3 7/8" x 6 1/2" panel of red
(1) 3 5/8" x 6 1/4" panel of soft aqua

Pull Out Mechanism
18" x 5" panel of 110" natural cardstock scored at 3" and 8". Fold on the 8" score line and score at 5" and 10".

Liners:
Front of 3x5 flap
(1) 3" x 5" panel of red
(1) 2 3/4" x 4 3/4 panel of aqua
(1) 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" panel of patterned paper
Back of 3x5 flap
(1) 2 7/8" x 5 panel of red
(1) 2 5/8" x 4 7/8" panel of patterned paper

Cut (3) 4 7/8" x 5" panels of red and (2) 4 7/8" x 5" panels of aqua
Cut (3) 4 1/2" x 4 3/4" panels of patterned paper

Cut (1) 1 1/4" x 5" panel of red to line the back of the pull out as seen in the video.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Graphic 45 Time to Flourish December Banner

kwclement 2023-11-16 | Hello, Friends! Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This weekly series is designed to inspire us to reach into our stash of older paper collections, dies, tools, techniques or products to make something fresh and new.

We've been making a monthly banner with Graphic 45's Time to Flourish Collection each month in 2023, and it's time to create our December banner. This is the final banner in this series.

Due to some scheduling conflicts, I was unable to do my usual step by step video tutorial for this banner, but I do share a lot of tips and ideas during this project share. For a very complete tutorial where I discuss process and build the banner with you, please review this video:

youtu.be/hpMK5hgjGCw?si=p2HxzF3ADPVPypde

You will find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for crafting with me!

Graphic 45 December Flower Market Folio Tutorial

kwclement 2023-11-14 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! Today we are creating the final folio for our Graphic 45 Flower Market monthly folio series. The December Folio uses the 8x8 and 12x12 December Flower Market pages as well as many elements from the Graphic 45 Warm Wishes collection.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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You can find previous tutorials for this series on my channel at:
youtube.com/results?search_query=kathy+by+design+graphic+45+flower+market+folios

BASIC MEASUREMENTS
Folio base: (2) 8 1/2" x 11 panels of Pomegranate Cardstock overlapped 1/4" and secured with Scor-Tape. Score at: 4", and 4 3/8", Fold on the 4 3/8" score line and score at 8 1/2" and 8 7/8". Fold so that the 4" score line is on the bottom as a pocket panel.
For the wings: (2) 9 3/8” x 8 1/4" panels of Pomegranate Cardstock. Score at 1/2" and 7/8".
Cover art: 8 3/8" Mustard Seed cardstock; 8 1/8" Asparagus Cardstock. For the gold border: (4) ½” x 8 1/8” strips of gold foil cardstock. Miter the corners and adhere 1/8” from the edge of the Asparagus Cardstock. Cut the 8x8 panel of Flower Market into (2) 4x8 panels. Set one aside. Cut the other into (4) 1" x 8" panels. Miter the corners as seen in the video. Poinsettia mats slightly larger panels of Asparagus, Gold and Pomegranate Cardstock.
Top flap: 8 3/8" square Asparagus; 8 1/8” square poinsettia pattern from Warm Wishes; 1 sheet of 8x8 Warm Wishes card stock cut into (2) 4” x 8” panels; Score ½” flaps on the sides and secure behind the poinsettia pattern to make a gate fold;
Right hand top flap: 4" x 8 " panel of Flower Garden on the LEFT; Pocket : 5 ¼” x 9” Warm Wishes scored ½” on right hand side, top and bottom; Folio is 6x6 lined with 5 ¾” panels.
Left hand flap: 12" x 8" Warm Wishes scored at 3 ¾”; Flap liners are 3 1/2" x 7 3/4".
Inside Right Hand Flap: same measurements
Inside Left Hand Flap: 8 ¼” x 12” panel of Warm Wishes Scored at 8 ¼”. Flap goes on the top. Lateral Waterfall pieces are 5 1/4” x 6 ¾” with ½” flap scored on LEFT. Magnetic belt: 8 “ x 2” strip of Warm Wishes with ½” flap scored on RIGHT.
Center Pocket: 8 3/8” x 5” panel of Asparagus; 8 1/8” x 4 ¼” panel of Flower Market to line the top; 8 ¼” x 3 ¾” panel of Warm Wishes to line the pocket face.

Stamperia Winter Tales Mixed Media Folio Project Share with Spellbinders Geo Quilt Embossing Folder

kwclement 2023-11-11 | Hello, Friends! I'm popping in to share a peek at this dreamy winter folio made with Stamperia Winter Tales and some goodies from Spellbinders. Lots of tips and ideas in this video, so grab a cuppa and enjoy.

You will find a linked supply list over on my blog at:
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Spellbinders Santas Circle Crew Snowman Card Tutorial with G45 Night Before Christmas

kwclement 2023-11-09 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This week, we're making an adorable Christmas card with Spellbinders dies and Graphic 45 papers. I hope you'll join the fun and get your craft on.

You can find a linked supply list over on my blog at:
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How to Create a Shabby Chic Christmas Shaker Frame & Reneabouquets Unboxing Video

kwclement 2023-11-07 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! Today I'm going to show you how to create a shabby chic Christmas shaker frame using embossing powder, Mica Spray and a gorgeous Christmas Beautiful Board frame from Reneabouquets.

I'll also invite you to join me for an unboxing video of my Reneabouquets Brand Ambassador Christmas box. It's filled to the brim with beautiful flowers, chips and printed Beautiful Board pieces.

You can find a linked supply list for the products used to create this project on my blog at:
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Small Craft Room Storage and Organization Tips for Embellishments

kwclement 2023-11-02 | Welcome to my studio! This is the 4th installment of my Craft Room Organization Series. You can find my tips for organizing ribbon, paper, and dies here:

Today I'm sharing how I store and organize the embellishments in my small craft room. We're talking buttons, sequins, beads, charms, chipboard, flowers and frames. So grab a cuppa and get comfy and let's get organizied!.

Autumn Serenade Sunflower Slimline Card Folio Tutorial with Photoplay Meadows Glow Paper Collection

kwclement 2023-10-31 | Hello, Friends! Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! This week we are going to create a lovely fall slimline card folio using Spellbinders Autumn Serenade Sunflower Dies, Chipboard and Stamps. The paper collection we are using is Photoplay Meadow's Glow.

It's our last fall project for 2023, so let's make it a good one! Grab a cuppa and let's get our craft on!

You can find a linked supply list and basic measurements on my blog at:
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Button Farm Club 49 & Market Christmas Spectacular Mini Album Kit Video

kwclement 2023-10-29 | Get ready to celebrate the most spectacular Christmas ever with Button Farm Club Christmas Spectacular Mini Album Kit! Designed by Kathy Clement exclusively for The Button Farm Club, this “made from scratch” album features gorgeous papers, ephemera and chipboard from 49 & Market.

If you’ve never built your own album before, you will love the easy stacked spine page inserts. But even if you’re a pro, you’ll love all the interactive pages and elements that are built into the design of this festive mini album.

The album measures 5” x 7” so it can hold lots of large holiday photos. Flap pages add extra room for pictures without adding bulk to the spine.

And it’s so pretty, you’ll want to set it out to enjoy all season long!

Each kit comes with the following supplies:
49 & Market Christmas Spectacular
6x8 Paper Pack
4 sheets 12x12 Homespun
1 sheet 12x12 Vignettes
1 sheet 12x12 Spruce
Ephemera Bits
Chipboard Set
1 Sheet Black Medium Weight Chipboard
5 sheets 80# black cardstock/12x12
1 ½” wide black gingham ribbon/1 yard
Little Birdie Sangria Embossed Daisies
2 rusty jingle bells
Mini Christmas ornaments: red, gold, green, silver
1 yard red/green twist Christmas ribbon
Full-color basic written guide
All time access to Kathy’s easy to follow video tutorials

You can order your kit here:
buttonfarmclub.com/products/copy-of-a-magical-christmas-card-kit-by-kathy-clement-1

OPTIONAL ADD-ON; We R Book Making Tool

Lets Use Our Scraps with Graphic 45 November Time to Flourish & Reneabouquets

kwclement 2023-10-26 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! This week, we are using the scraps left from making our November Time to Flourish Banner to make a gorgeous fall card! I'll be sharing some great tips for conserving patterned papers as we create this lovely card together.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Spellbinders Serenade of Autumn Mixed Media Card Tutorial

kwclement 2023-10-24 | Hello, Friends! Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! This week I'm introducing you to Spellbinders Serenade of Autumn collection of stamps, dies, papers, embellishments and 3D Embossing Folder.

We're going to create a soft and dreamy mixed media fall card together. I will focus in on how to create an embossed watercolor background with the 3D folder and Distress Oxide Inks. It's going to be loads of fun!

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Graphic 45 November Flower Market Folio of the Month Tutorial

kwclement 2023-10-17 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! This week we are continuing our year long series as we make our Graphic 45 October Flwoer market Folio together.

If this is your first visit, you can find the January-September folios in my Make & Take Tuesday Play List.

Here are the basic measurements for this project:

Folio base:
(2) 8 1/2" x 11 panels of Tomato Soup Cardstock overlapped 1/4" and secured with Scor-Tape.

Score at: 3 3/4", 4", and 4 1/4". Fold on the 4 1/4" score line and score at 8 1/2" and 9". Fold so that the 3 3/4" score line is on the bottom as a pocket panel.

For the wings: (2) 8 1/2" x 8 1/4" panels of Tomato Soup Cardstock. Score at 1/2" and 7/8" e.

For the cover art: 8 3/8" Mustard Seed cardstock; 8 1/8" Fern Cardstock. Cut the 8x8 panel of Flower Market into (2) 4x8 panels. Set one aside. Cut the other into (4) 1" x 8" panels. Miter the corners as seen in the video.

Top flap: 8 3/8" square Fern; 12" x 8 1/8" panel of Mustard Seed Scored at 8 1/8". Flap goes on the LEFT. Flap Liner: 3 3/4" x 7 7/8" Country Harvest. 7 3/4" square of Country Harvest to line inside page.

Right hand top flap: 8 3/8" square Fern; 4" x 7 3/4" " panel of Flower Garden on the Right; Pocket is 4 1/4" x 7 3/4". Score 1/2" flap on the LEFT add gussets to the sides. Folio is 6x6.

Inside right hand flap: 12" x 8" Mustard Seed; Score at 7 3/8". Flap liners are 4 1/2" x 7 7/8". Inner page liner is 7 1/8" x 7 7/8".

Left flap: 3/8" square Fern; 7 1/8" x 7 7/8" panel of Country Harvest; Cut large Chrysanthemum image from 12x12 with 1/4" extra on the left; Score 1/4" flap and adhere behind the patterned paper.

Inside left flap: Same as inside right flap

Center pocket: 8 3/8" square of Fern cut into an 8 3/3" x 3 7/8" panel to line the pocket face. Use the off cut to line the inside pocket. Cut 8 1/8" x 3 5/8" panel of Mustard Seed for Pocket Face and an 8" x 3 1/2" panel of Country Harvest. Line the top with 8 1/8" x 4 1/4" Flower Market.

Linked Supply List:
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October Folio Link:
youtu.be/QiYXe8ZZwsU?si=BRHXUUKmV8MEXfft

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:

Lets Make a 3 D Scene Card with Mintay Nanas Kitchen

kwclement 2023-10-12 | Welcome to Throwback Thursday! Today we're making a delightful 3-D scene card with Mintay Paper Nana's Kitchen and paper pretties from Reneabouquets.

You can find a linked supply list on my blog at:
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Basic Measurements:
5 7/8" x 12" kraft cardstock scored at 5 3/4" and 6"
Jade cardstock: 5 5/8" squares; (1) 4 1/2" square
Dune Cardstock: (3)5 3/8" square and 4 3/8"
Plaid pattern: 5 1/4" square
Kitchen Shelf Pattern: 4 1/4" square
Interior: (2) 5 5/8" patterned paper liners
Flap page is 6 1/4" x 5 3/8"; Score 1/2" flap on right hand side
Pocket is 6 5/8" x 2 5/8"; Score 1/2" flaps on sides and bottom.

How to Make and Line a Pocket Envelope Card

kwclement 2023-10-10 | Welcome to Make & Take Tuesday! Today we are creating an Envelope Pocket Card using our Envelope Punch Board, Spellbinders Autumn Wonder Dies, and Carta Bella Fall Fun Paper Collection.

You can find a linked supply list for this project on my blog at:
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