Thursday, August 19, 2021

Altered File Folder Folio & Free Vintage Butterfly Image

 

Hi everyone!  Today I have a fun tutorial to share with you for a file folder folio.  This makes a great gift or happy mail because it opens to store goodies, giftcards or cash.  The construction is simple, so you can spend time on the collage.  

First, take a middle tabbed file folder and fold the non-tabbed side in to meet the center fold.  Fold up and cut off the tabbed portion where it meets the new fold.  This will leave you with three panels.  Cut the right side off so that the folded folio measures 8.5" long.  Take the cut off sections and make a gusset for the sides so the pocket can enlarge without your items falling out.  Cut it a little shorter than the sides and 1.5" wide.  Score at at .5, .75 and 1.0.

Fold these pieces up accordion style, then use wet glue on the first and last sections to attach between your folded panel.


Now enjoy creating a collage on the front and back, or use scrapbook paper to decorate!  I used a simple eyelet and bakers twine as a wrap closure, but you could get as fancy as you'd like.

I made this one for my Mother's birthday and stuffed it with collage ephemera that I cut fussy for her and some birthday cash.  I did lightly sand all of my edges with a nail file so the finished folio would be smooth to the touch.

I'll share some closeups on my Instagram page @letterpaperpen.  And I'm happy to share the butterfly image I used.  I found it at the Biodiversity Heritage Library and altered it to fit my needs.  Right click to open in a new window and save.  I hope this project has inspired you today!   Please leave me a link if you've made this folio so I can see your beautiful work.

Monday, August 2, 2021

Maremi Small Art Free Printables Journal Page


Hi friends!  I have a new journal layout to share with you using butterflies from the free printable by Maremi Small Art, which you can find HERE.  I combined it with some gorgeous paper and other free printables and a washi tape floral sticker. 


I love the mix of geometric and organic elements in this spread.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Emerson Quotes Vintage Owls and Bullet Journaling


My latest share, a bujo spread with lots of free printable images and a Tim Holtz glassine kraft envelope.  In it I've tucked little notes from my mom, which are always fun to find years later. 


Simon and Garfunkle were on my mind as I wrote these pages...

Today's free vintage image:


Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Vintage Collage Strawberries Fish & Flowers


A rather odd combination today, but thus is summer at times.  I've pinned oodles of these free printables on my Pinterest account.  The strawberries were perfect when I was just given a basket of fresh picked ones and the fish was a Meremi Small Art prompt. 

Saving every postage stamp I can to collage with...

I love to take an image and overlay a quote.  I use Publisher to do this.

Isn't this a beautiful quote?  I printed it onto sticker backed kraft paper.  Thanks for looking!


Thursday, July 1, 2021

Americana Free Printables & Bujo Spread


A tribute to freedom today and two free collage sheets for you!  I did a daily spread using the prints for inspiration.  There are tickets, matchbox art, milk caps and labels. 

I simply added a washi sticker, a cutout butterfly and some brush lettering to complete the pages.  

I'm thrilled to share these images with you.  See the links below to download.

Download sheet one HERE.

Download sheet two HERE.


Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Watercolor Food Sketch Journal Page


I've tried my hand at doodling in my bullet journal and was pleased with the results.  I went over my pencil sketches with a permanent pen then watercolored with Distress Inks.  These are my breakfast goals, aren't they yummy?

My new Writech vintage gel pens in the background.  Aren't they pretty? 


 

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Upcycled Envelope Vintage Style Journal Spread

Having some fun with old envelopes and postage stamp washi tape. 


I always love making flaps with envelopes.  Trying out my new fountain pen in diagonal format to switch things up a bit.