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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Vintage Christmas Cards for Tres Jolie

 Merry Christmas everyone, 

Today I have some wonderful Christmas cards you can create using the wooden planks from the printers tray in the 2025 December Mixed Media Kit along with the 2025 December Card Kit. I have all the links below with the step by step tutorial and video tutorial for your convenience. 

I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. 



      2025 December Mixed Media Kit                                        2025 December Card Kit

                    

To start we are gonna prep some of our items before decorating the cards. All cards are A2 cards which measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. I cut all my pattern paper down to fit the front of cards leaving a 1/8 inch border. 

Below are a few of the wooden planks we are using. The 2 of small rectangles, the small rectangle, small square and the medium square. 


For the small rectangles use the Distress Oxide Walnut Stain for inking them. 


Next the small longer rectangle cover with the music sheet pattern paper and ink the edges. 
I used vintage photo ink.

Next the smaller square I inked all over using the Vintage Photo ink.

Tear some pattern paper and adhere to the top and bottom of the wooden plank, leaving the middle opened. 

On the larger wooden square paper and file the sides to create a worn look. Then ink edges and adhere a red doily to the left side. 


This card is horizontal and again the card sizes are all A2 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. 
I adhered down my pattern paper then adhered the wood plank on top. I added some Tim Holtz Christmas ephemera on top and popped up the sleigh with foam tape, and that is all. 
(More Details view Video Tutorial)


For this card I cut around the rectangle ephemera pieces and them adhered to the wood planks we sprayed earlier with the Distress Oxide Walnut Stain. I then adhered down the wooden planks, one over the top left side and the other to the bottom right side. I then added the red "Best Wishes" ephemera piece in the middle with foam tape and then added the remaining ephemera around. 

This card I just love the simplicity of it. I adhered down the wooden plank in the center of the card. I added some of the poinsettia ephemera on top and the little vase flowers on the bottom.  That's it. 



The last card I covered the chipboard banner and cut off the excess paper. I then adhered a sentiment to the top and then adhered the wooden plank covered with music pattern paper to the middle of the card. I adhered some ephemera around it. 

I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2025 December Card, Tag and More Kit along with the 2025 December Mixed Media Kit. These cards are so simple to make and they turned out beautifully. You could even add stickels or glitter or other embellishments on them.  
I hope you have fun creating this wonderful with this month Tres Jolie Christmas themed Kits. 
Merry Christmas & Thanks for joining me. 

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 
We would love to see what you create. 
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting. 



Thursday, December 11, 2025

DIY Christmas Candy Holders and Cards for Tres Jolie

 Hi everyone, 

As we approach Christmas and our 2025 December Tres Jolie Club Kits are Christmas themed I decided to create some fun and easy DIY Christmas Candy Holders for you. One is an easy DIY small candy box and the other is a easy Candy Booklet. Bothe are great for gift giving or stocking stuffers for kids and adults. I hope you get some inspiration and check out the step by step tutorial below and the video tutorial which always shows you more details.  As always I have the links below for you to check out the items I used. 

 


2025 December Card, Tags and More Kit

To start off we are going to be using the red 12x12 card stock to create a box or you could use the white cardstock. Cut your cardstock at 8 1/2 x  8 1/2 inches. I have a photo below of where to score and how your small candy box should be cut. 

If you are creating with the red cardstock here is what the finished one should look like . 

Next I am using one of the ephemera frames to create a window in the lid of the box. So I used the frame to trace the oval and then cut out. 

After you cut our the oval adhere the acetate to the inside of the lid. 

Next to cover over the acetate, cut a piece of pattern paper and trace the frame oval again just like the lid. Cut out and adhere over the oval. (as shown below)  Then adhere the side flaps to inside of the box. And now you can decorate. 

Here is the box decorated and ready for gift giving. 

For our second our candy holder we are creating and easy Candy Booklet. Below are the measurements for the Candy Booklet. Super easy. 

Next cut about 12 inches off of the ribbon inside the Card Kit. This will be your closure. Cut in half and adhere one half to the front of the booklet and the other half to the back of the booklet. (as shown below)

Next cover the outside and inside of the booklet. I also used scraps from the pattern papers to cover the front and inside of the spine areas. 

Next I used the red scraps left over from the first project to create these candy holders. 

Cut the papers 2 1/4 x 3 1/2, Score 1 3/4 & 2 1/4 turn longways and Score 1/2 inch on the left and right side. 

After you scored all 8 pieces cut in between the score lines, fold and adhere the flaps to the inside. (as shown on the left side)

After you get all your small boxed put together adhere them down side by side, as shown below. Place your candy inside and decorate the front. 

Here is the finished front of the booklet I decorated using the Tim Holtz Christmas ephemera. 


Down below I have created some small Christmas to go with these little Christmas Candy Holders. These cards are created using the 3 x 8 inch scraps. They are small but these little cards are super cute and you can still decorate them using the Tim Holtz Christmas ephemera inside the December Card Kit. For more details you can watch the video tutorial. 





I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2025 December Card, Tag and More Kit. I think these simple DIY Christmas Candy Holders turned out super cute and so easy and fast to make. These make great gifts for anyone on your Christmas List.  
I hope you have fun creating this wonderful with this month Tres Jolie Christmas themed Kits. 
Merry Christmas & Thanks for joining me. 

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 
We would love to see what you create. 
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting. 



Thursday, December 4, 2025

Christmas Time Printers Tray for Tres Jolie

 Hi everyone,

I created a Christmas printers tray using the 2025 December Mixed Media Kit along with the 2025 December Scrapbooking Kit along with using red and green paints from the 2025 August Mixed Media Kit (available). This makes such a fun and festive home decor for Christmas. I hope you enjoy the step by step tutorial as well as the video tutorial. I have all the links down below for your convenience.



2025 December Mixed Media Kit 2025 December Scrapbooking Kit
                  


2025 August Mixed Media Kit (available)


First I painted the holly & bells chipboard pieces using the 2025 August Mixed Media Kit paint. Set aside to dry, then cam back in to paint the little markings in gold using a toothpick.
The chipboard clock I used the Distress Oxide Spray Walnut Stain and painted the numerals with gold paint using a toothpick. 
 
I did add stickels on top of the painted red berries for a bit of sparkle. I just love how the chipboard pieces turned out. 


Here I added a trimmed ephemera piece to the center of the clock once dried. And I added a holly & berry along side the clock. 


In the center of the frame you see the frame I painted gold, this frame is from the 2025 November Scrapbook Kit. Also painted the bells gold and holly and berries. 



To get started adhere the a pattern paper from the Scrapbook Kit to the base platform from the printers tray. 

Next spray frame with the Distress Oxide Stain Walnut Stain.


Then add water to the Mica bottle halfway, shake. Then get a paper towel and place some mica on it and rub along the top of the frame.


Adhere the frame to the top of the platform. 


Once you have your frame on there you can start decorating. I added the 3 of the little Santa cards together and a tree I added thick cardboard on the back of the tree. I also added faux snow to a few of the framed areas. 


On the right hand side I added the some velvet ribbon I had in my stash, and I adhered the silver medal snowflake pieces to the framed area. I flatted out the back of the tree and adhered down with hot glue and added thick cardboard to the back of the snowman and adhere down on the faux snow.


Here is the finished frame.

I just love how this Printers Tray turned out, it makes a wonderful festive and beautiful Christmas Home Decor. You can definitely hang this up or place on a shelf or mantel. I hope you enjoyed today's step by step tutorial and Please check out the video tutorial for more details. I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2025 December Mixed Media Kit along with the 2025 December Scrapbooking Kit and the paints from the 2025 August Mixed Media Kit. 
I hope you have fun creating this wonderful printers tray.
Merry Christmas & Thanks for joining me. 

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 
We would love to see what you create. 
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting. 




Friday, November 21, 2025

Hey Santa Mini Album for Tres Jolie

 Hi everyone,

I have a fun project for you today using the 2025 November Card, Tag and More Kit along with the 2025 September Card, Tag and More Kit which has the Graphic 45 Mini Album. I hope you enjoy this tutorial that has tons of inspiration for your Christmas Mini Albums and Folios. ***I did use two 2025 Nov. Card Kits *** I have the step by step tutorial below and the video tutorial as well. All links are down below for your convenience. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends. I will see you all next week.



2025 November Card, Tag and More Kit 2025 September Card, Tag and More Kit

             

  

To start our Christmas Mini Album Cut 2 pieces of pattern paper 5 1/2 inches x 6 inches. One will be to cover the front and one for covering the back of the mini album. 

For the front lay one of the pattern papers underneath the window opening of the box. Take a pencil and draw around the square opening. **That is what I am doing in the photo below***


Next take the xacto knife and cut an "X" from one corner to the other inside the box you just drew on top of your pattern paper. **as shown below**


Next fit the little flaps inside the window area and you can adhere down the top and bottom of the papers. Be sure to glue down the flaps to inside of the window area.


Here is what your box should look like when it's all done.


Cover your mini album front, back and spine. I used the pretty red music note papers. I inked all my paper edges using Memento Rhubarb ink.


Next cut all the pattern papers for your mini album pages and adhere down. You can decorate these how every you'd like or leave blank for your photos. **to view mine you can view the Video Tutorial***


For the inside front and back cover use the pattern paper with the pattern collage. Cut these at 3 7/8 x 4 7/8 inches. Next place double back tape around the edges on the backside of the pattern paper. 


Next use your xacto knife, make sure to start cutting about 1/4 inch below the top edge of the paper and to cut a slit following along the left side of the green line for both pattern papers. 


Now you should have an opening like the photo below. 


For the inside front cover place the glue on the side of your slit. And for the back cover place the glue to right side of the slit. 


Place down and adhere. 


Once you have adhered and burnished down you can place your cut apart tags inside. 
****For more details please View Video Tutorial***********


Cover inside of box. 


Below are a few photos of the finished Mini Album and Tags and other items I did within the video.
****For more details please View Video Tutorial***********

The page below is the inside cover of the mini album. I used the pretty button on top of the Santa tag and used some trim from my stash. 


Below I have one of the pocket pages I covered with the tag I decorated used the a tag backed up with some red pattern paper and some of the some ephemera pieces with silver button and bow from one of the glitter wreaths. 


Here is one of the pages I used the word ephemera pieces on as tuck spots and placed a small little journal card inside.



Here are a few of the tags I decorated using the ephemera pieces, glitter wreath and buttons from the Card Kit along with various trims from my stash.


A close up of one of the pocket pages and tags . 




Here is an opened area of the mini album sharing the pages and pocket page. The tag I decorated using large poinsettias I fussy cut from one of the pattern papers from the Card Kit and I used one of the cut aparts to cover the left page. 


Here are the little booklets I did using the cut aparts folded in half for small photos to fit inside the side pockets within the mini album. I also hot glued the buttons on to use as a pull tab. 
*****Please View Video Tutorial for more details*********



I hope you enjoyed today's step by step tutorial and Please check out the video tutorial for more details. I hope you found some inspiration to use the 2025 November Card, Tag and More Kit along with using the 2025 September Card Kit (still available). I just love how this "Hey Santa" mini album turned out, super cute and so fun to place some photos inside. 
Thanks for joining me. 

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.
You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 
We would love to see what you create. 
 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 
Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting.