Songs About Rainbows - Gina's Magical Forest Folio

Hi everyone hope you are all having a lovely winter with lots of warm cuppas and soups and staying safe and well. This week I am making a Folio using the Photoplay Folio 1 kit and the beautiful Crate Paper Magical Forest papers.

This is how the Photoplay Folio kit comes and there are instructions on how to put it together so I will not go though the instructions.

To start, I inked all the edges of the Folio with my Kaisercraft Vintage ink from my stash. I then chose some papers from the Crate Paper Magical Forest 6x8 paper pad which I used on the base pages.

Next, I added the pockets on the left pages as per the instructions and inked the edges and covered them with some more paper from the 6x8 paper pad.

I then cut some of the 3x4 cards from the Crate Paper Magical Forest Willow paper which I backed onto some cream cardstock from my stash to make photomats. These will go into the pockets.

This is the other side of the Folio with the envelope pocket. I used one of the stickers from the Crate Paper Magical Forest 6x12 stickers as a closure for the flap.

Now let's make an envelope to go into the pocket at the back. I cut my cream cardstock at 4 1/2" x 10 1/2" and scored it horizontally at 4" and 9" and vertically at 1/2" and 4".

I cut off the top and bottom 1/2" and 4" flaps and folded and scored the rest.

I then chose some more papers from the Crate Paper Magical Forest 6x8 paper pad to cover the envelope.

I cut two 1 inch circles with my circle punch and added them to the top flap and the centre with a brad from my stash. I tied them closed with some twine.

 

I added some of the 3x4 photo mats in the envelope and stuck some paper on the inside flap.

I am also making a folder to go in one of the pockets on the left. To make this folder, I started with my cream cardstock which I cut a 4" x 10" and scored and folded at 5 inches.

I cut another piece at 3 1/2" x 4" to make the pocket and cut off a bit from the top diagonally.

Cover them with the designer paper and stick the pocket on.

I used some of the stickers from the Crate Paper Magical Forest Sticker Sheet to decorate the front of the folder.

Here are some more photo mats I made using the Crate Paper Magical Forest Always paper.

I added some of them into the folder and decorated the inside with some more stickers from the Crate Paper Magical Forest 6x12 sticker sheet.

Here is the folder with all the extras added in.

This is the front of the folder which I decorated with some words I cut out from the Crate Paper Magical Forest Wishes paper , a 3x4 card and the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Butterfly adornments. I have inked the edges of  the words and the 3x4 card with my Kaisercraft Vintage ink.

Thank you for following along with me and see you again soon. Till then stay warm and cozy :)

Gina xx

Like a Cat - Sue's Pet Information Folder

Hello Everyone,

I hope this blog finds you all happy, healthy and ready to craft.  This is a practical project that could be adapted for a variety of uses. Today’s project is a Pet Information Folder or Folio.  A place to store those important documents for your pet.  I did mine for my cat Smokey.

I used the colourful “I Love my Cat” papers from The Echo Park paper Co.

You will need;

Tags

Blue /Orange

Meow

Kittens

Red/ Grey

the 4 x 6 Journaling cards

and the 3 x 4 journaling cards.

I also added an A4 manilla folder and some calico.

Firstly I refolded the manilla folder so the sides were even. 

Then I covered the front with the Kittens paper.  Make sure you overlap the folded bits and this now forms a spine.  I used double sided tape to adhere it to the manilla folder.  Next I used the Meow paper to cover the front, again overlapping the spine are as shown in the picture.  Trim any bits that over hang the manilla folder.

Next cover both the inside sides with the solid colours. I used Red and Orange, again make sure you

overlap the spine.

Next I used the TAGS paper to make two diagonal pockets for the inside covers.   I used glue to stick these down.

To make some extra pages inside for photos, information or to stick in receipts etc I used A3 photocopy paper folded in half. You could also use other papers and glue them together to make the correct size. 

I then poked five holes in the folded area and five matching holes in the centre of the spine.  I then used crochet thread to sew them into the spine.  I started at the top on the inside and proceeded down the holes weaving in and out. Once at the bottom I then wove my way to the top taking care not to split the thread. Once at the top I tied both ends together.

I also added some journaling cards inside to use as tuck spots.

I hope you find this project a useful, cute way of keeping your pets important documents safe.

You can watch my process video HERE.

Happy Crafting. 

Sue