Lucky Dog Envelope Flip Book Mini with Video

Hello there and happy Tuesday! I hope you are all doing well : )  I’ve got a fun project share for you today. I’ve created an envelope flip book  just perfect for a for a favorite furry friend.

If you love plaids and florals and polka dots….the Raining Cats and Dogs collection from Graphic 45 is chock full of them.

I’ve added a pretty little chipboard frame from GSL to anchor the focal image.

There’s also a lovely selection of coordinating flowers, vintage buttons, a fun metal clip, and ribbon trim in a fabby plaid.

The inside pages have more of the paper patterns layered with pockets, pull outs, and tags.  There’s a schneaky chipboard tab top also for accent.

The little booklet and pull outs provide loads of space to add pictures and journaling.

This collection has sweet little die cuts too so I used them to add interest to the pockets and tag.

I mean….you can never go wrong with plaids right? I have used them in abundance….making sure to mat them with a sold color to keep the arrangement from getting too busy.

Tips ins added to the pages create  fun interactive element to minis and they also add valuable real estate.

Please enjoy this short video flip through…..

Polly’s Paper Studio~Lucky Dog Envelope Flip Book

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Black Plaid Ribbon, Black Burlap String

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~ Flourished Frame Marigold

Graphic 45~Shop

Okay that’s all for me. Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Botanical Tea Envelope Mini Album with Video

Hello there friends and happy Friday to you all! I’ve been hiding away in my shop to keep out of the snow and cold.  I’m keeping myself in a springtime frame of mind by creating another mini album scrapbook : ) This time I’m using Botanical Tea from Graphic 45.  A very springy collection in my humble opinion. The book itself is made from handcrafted envelopes…mostly because I ran out of pre-made ones….but also because I think it gives a thicker more sturdy page. This book as a weighty chunky feel to it. I’ve also created the flowers….to entertain myself during our most recent power outage.

Polly’s Paper Studio~ Botanical Tea Envelope Scrapbook Mini Album

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~ Lace Frame

Graphic 45~ Shop G45

Please enjoy this flip through video where I share a pro tip and grumble about the weather….

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Scrap yo Scraps Vintage Beach Card with Graphic 45 Video

Hello friends and happy Saturday! Just popping in to share that I have created a video to share with you all how I created this super fast and easy vintagy beach card using the scraps from my mini mega album using Sun Kissed from Graphic 45.

I hope I’ve inspired you to rethink your scraps because there is a world of possibilities if you just use your imagination!

You can find loads of other videos with crafty inspiration from Polly’s Paper Studio here.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

 

Sun Kissed Mini (mega) Album with Graphic 45

Hello there friends and fellow crafters and happy Tuesday to you : ) I’m sharing a mini album I created with Graphic 45 Sun Kissed collection and by mini I really mean mega because this scrapbook is super chunky.  I deconstructed a Square Tags and Pockets album then reassembled it as a Midori style with inserts.

I did say chunky.  This mini is the thickest scrapbook I have ever created! Of course I added loads of charms to the spine after stringing it up and topped them off with pretty bows and vintage button.

This collection has gorgeous patterns so I layered them up and added altered chipboard, flowers, twine, netting, sequins, and Prills.

Each of the 4 inserts have a fully embellished cover. Spacers between the layers really adds depth.

The insides have large pages for bigger pictures.

Gorgeous beachy themed chippies are the perfect accent.

The pockets inside have tags with coordinating images and plenty of room to add journaling.

This cover has additional die cuts like the little banner and doily which really fill in the arrangement nicely.

Since the entire collection goes together so perfectly I was able to mix and match the patterns to create similar but different combinations for the inside pages.

I left some of the chipboard in it’s natural color since it coordinates so well with the kraft covers!

I really super love the nature inspired images and patterns so perfect for vacation pictures.

Please enjoy this flip through video on how I created this Midori styled scrapbook from the tags and pocket book….

You can find more crafty inspiration at Polly’s Paper Studio on YouTube

Polly’s Paper Studio~Sun Kissed Mini Album

Graphic 45~Sun Kissed Collection

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Blue Satin with Silver Edge, Burlap String Navy, Burlap String Natural.

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~Beach Shape Set Small, Beach Shape Set, Seaside Decor, Seahorses and Seaweed, Flourished Frame Marie.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

 

A Moment in Time Birthday Card with Video Tutorial

Hey there and happy Wednesday! Ginny here to share a Birthday card with gorgeous Really Reasonable Ribbon.

 

Mixing plaids and gingham? Don’t mind if I do.

Adding spiral stamens really bulks up a flower arrangement and loopy string bows fills it in.

More flowers is always the right answer.

I’ve added a die cut banner with metal clip for the front of this card and finished the inside with coordinating paper patterns.

Please enjoy this video tutorial on how I created this card….

You can find Polly’s Paper Studio on YouTube Here.

Polly’s Paper Studio~ A Moment in Time Greeting Card

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Black Plaid Ribbon, Ivory Burlap String, Gold Spiral Stamens, White Cherry Blossom.

Graphic 45~ Raining Cats and Dogs

Gypsy Soul laser Cuts~ Words & Phrases 1

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Vintage Valentine Wall Hanging with Video

Hello there friends! Happy Sunday to all of you. I’m so thrilled to say now that it’s officially February I can throw myself into Valentine projects with reckless abandon.

For today’s project I created a very vintagy inspired wall hanging…..

 

Isn’t it just loverly? So many layers!!!!!!

I’ve layered the chipboard.

I’ve even layered the bows.

And topped it all off with layered flowers.

But not even I am expert enough to layer pearls : (

Won’t you join me for a video tutorial on how I created this project……

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~ Filigree Frames Shapes Set, Bead Strand Heart Dangle.

Really Reasonable Ribbon~Chevron Striped Pink Twill, Pink Burlap String.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Fairy Dust Greeting Card

Hello there and happy Tuesday!  I’m sharing my first card today created with Graphic 45’s Fairy Dust.  I mean what can I say…it’s so purpley!!!!

I can tell already I am gonna use up this entire collection.

The lovely fairy image pairs so  well with natural elements.

I’ve layered the image over an altered chipboard frame colored in chartreuse to coordinate.

Vintagy keys are tucked into this sweet little arrangement with twine, flowers,  and stamps.

Matching sequins add sparkle.

Larger flowers for this collection with beautiful berry sprigs, ribbon, and coordinating lace. The final detail is Prills to break up the hard edges and give a more organic look.

Please enjoy this process video on how I created this card….

 

Polly’s Paper Studio~ Fairy Dust All Occasion Greeting Card

Graphic 45~ Fairy Dust Collection

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~Scribble Frame Hearts and Flowers

Really Reasonable Ribbon~Satin Swiss dots Grape, Violet Burlap String

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

The World is a Canvas Greeting Card with Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Video

Hey there all my Peeps! I’m excited to share that I’m starting my New Years crafty goal for 2018 which is trying different color combinations and design styles.  This card has a blue and green color scheme which is a bit outside my comfort zone…but I love how it turned out! I’m using the Nature Sketchbook Collection from Graphic 45 which is one of my favorites.

It’s sooooo green lol.  Just kidding…I really do like it.

The idea behind this card was nature which was easy to accomplish using this collection.

These Wild Orchid Crafts are dreamy. I did not hold back with the layering lol. There is a sweet little fussy cut butterfly tucked in and pretty chevron striped bow to fill in this arrangement. A bit of netting adds texture.

Prills help to bring the colors in to the center focal image which is a cut apart from the collection. I just love the sentiment.

This corner has a larger butterfly, more of the flowers and netting, and gold twine tied in a simple loopy bow.

This clip was given a face lift with alcohol ink and now it coordinates perfectly! The chipboard frame is finished with antique gold embossing powder for a subtle shine. A bit of messy sewing lines adds texture to the patterned paper.

The edges of the papers are all distressed and scrunched up which is a subtle..but effective accent. Look at all the dimension I was able to get with the layers.

 I’d say this is a good start to my new crafty goal. No pink in sight lol.

Please enjoy this video I’ve prepared for this card…..

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Polly’s Paper Studio~ The World is a Canvas Greeting Card.

Graphic 45~ Nature Sketchbook

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~ Deco Frame 6 inch

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Chevron Striped Twill, Antique Gold Burlap String, Tea Rose Blue, Chrysanthemum,  Sweetheart Blossoms, White Open Roses.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Family Inspired Greeting Card with G45

Hey there my Peeps! I’m taking a little break today from the Valentine projects to share a very vintagy inspired card created with the fabulous Penny’s Paper Doll Family collection from Graphic 45.

This collection is so much fun to work with. Anddddd easy to layer. You all know how much I love my layers.

I also love flowers. Lots and lots of flowers.

Vintagy keys and buttons are the perfect accents along with a warm and richly colored satin ribbon.

This chipboard frame and sentiment is finished to coordinate with the keys. The tiny clip also matches perfectly! These sweet little  stamp images are popped up on spacers and help to make a smallish focal image carry a little more weight.

I always like to include a few extra flowers to balance a larger arrangement.

Finishing the inside of the card is the right thing to do in my humble opinion .

Polly’s Paper Studio~ Family Greeting Card

Graphic 45~Penny’s Paper Doll Family

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~ Flourished Frame Mikayla, Words and Phrases 1.

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Delicate Stitched Satin Sherry, Ivory Burlap String, Cherry Blossoms, White Open Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, Trellis Roses.

 

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Winter Snow Day Greeting Card with G45

Well hello there Peeps! I’m sorry to share that we are still in the icy grasp of winter here in Michigan : (  We haven’t been above freezing in so long I can’t remember.  Keeping busy in my studio helps to combat the effects of the shorter colder days.

Today I’m sharing a card created with the gorgeous Seasons collection from Graphic 45. I just love that this collection is specifically seasons rather than holidays because winter does not end with Christmas ( at least not here in Michigan lol.)

I also really love winter birds. They’re just so sweet and delicate.

The cut aparts make it so easy to add layers.

I’ve drawn inspiration for the color palate for the flower selections. Mixing sizes and textures adds so much detail. There are also tiny berry picks, ribbon, and twine tucked in to build up the arrangement.

These little friends are adhered with spacers to bring in a lot of dimension. Tucking in a crisp white doily helps to break up the busy patterns. Altered chipboard snowflakes are the perfect detail for a winter themed card.

I’ve brought the flowers and chippies up to the top as well to balance the larger arrangement. some are nestled under a curled layer of the cut apart.

A bit of faux snow to soften the edges of the papers and real vintage buttons complete this card.

Polly’s Paper Studio~ Winter Snow Day Greeting Card 

Graphic 45~ Seasons

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Light Blue Burlap String, Satin with Silver Metallic Edge Porcelain Blue.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G