Romantic Arch Gatefold Cards for Tres Jolie Kit Club

Hi everyone,

In today's step by step tutorial below, we are crafting three stunning arch-top gatefold cards using the 2026 April Card, Tag and More Kit. These designs feature lush botanical layers, delicate ephemera, and a touch of Victorian elegance - perfect for anniversaries or celebrating those "simple moments" in life.

Below I also have video process tutorial that provides more details.

2026 April Card, Tag and More Kit

Card #1

To start I covered all three gatefold cards by tracing the flaps onto the pattern paper. I did the same for coving the inside of the cards as well. 

Once you have all your pieces cut adhere them down. 

Here is the inside of the card covered. 

For card #1 - fussy cut two of tags out and on the one with the floral images I place foam tape on the back, adhered to the other tag. I then adhered this to the middle but only place adhesive to the edges as to leave the middle opened so a large flowers (fussy cut) can fit underneath the tag as a closure.

Below is the large flower I fussy cut and adhered on the right flap leaving a bit overhang so it will fit under the inside gap of the tag.

Card #2

I created a belly band by taking a 1 inch piece of pattern paper wrapping it around the card, adhering the straps together to create a band to slip over the card and then trimming it down.

Next I fussy cut out the elements from the cut-apart page. The filagree and the paper flower on the left and right hand side along with the beautiful man & lady image. Added some stickles to the middle image and stamped "Happy Anniversary" added it below the image. I then added the gold corners from the kit.

Card #3 

I added some flowers and a butterfly I fussy cut after I adhered on the pattern paper.

On the butterfly I did some foam tape to back to raise it up a bit with the flowers. 

I added one of the cut-apart cards a little off to it would tuck under the flowers.

**for more details please view video tutorial***

Here is what the finished card looks like. I did add the pinks button from my stash.

Fun PopUp on Inside of Cards

To create the popup mechanism cut how ever many you would like to have in each card.

I did two inside one card and one in another card.

Cut your cardstock at 1 x4; Score at 1,2,3 inches

On one of the ends place adhesive, lay flat next the score line, (as shown below). Then fold over the left side flap on top of the strip.

Now it will be adhered to the left side of the flap. (as shown below)

Now you can adhere your image to 2 square, middle square. That leaves two squares. 

Fold both squares over behind the image and place adhesive to the last (end) square.

Fold over the flap.

And now you have your pop up mechanism. 

You can do this on all your cards or you can do this technique on a few.

Here are a few photos of the inside of the cards. 

I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. The techniques in this cardmaking tutorial will help you add incredible depth and texture to your cards, scrapbook layouts or other paper crafts.

I invite you to check out the 2026 April Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. 

These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing. 

Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!

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. 

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We Shine Brighter Together: Easy Layout Process

Hi everyone, 

Whether you’re looking to document family memories or just love a good floral aesthetic, this scrapbook process tutorial/video is for you! 🌸✨ We are using the beautiful 2026 April Scrapbook Kit from Tres Jolie Kit Club. In today's step by step tutorial below, I’m putting together a sentimental family-themed layout titled "We Shine Brighter Together." This project features a beautiful mix of rustic wood textures, soft botanical illustrations, and just the right amount of gold splatter to make the memories pop.

Here down below I also have the video tutorial process that provides a bit more details. I hope you enjoy this quick and easy layout process.

2026 April Scrapbook Kit

 

For this layout I used the example that is one back sheet in the lower left hand corner. I then fussy cut out all the elements I needed to create my layout. Some of the ephemera pieces on the layout example I didn't use I replaced with other's, but you can interchange any or all the ephemera pieces to create your own unique layout.

After I cut out all the frames I cut out some of the 12x12 pattern paper to place on the back of the frames and adhered some foam tape on top so I can slide my photos inside easily. 

**Remember to leave on side open to slide in your photos.

Next adhere the back the frame. (shown below)

Here is what the layout is looking like prior to adding any of the ephemera pieces on.

Here is what I added onto the layout. You can see I added some extra florals, foliage, added some other images, a book, plant and acorn. ***View video tutorial for more details***

Here I added some gold paint splatters around the layout, on the frames, flowers and other areas. On this 12x12 sheet there are gold splatter images on the paper but I thought I would add some more.

I also added some gold little dots to the inside of the flowers and surrounding areas where I thought it could use some gold. 

Here is the finished layout and below I have more images showing each area of the wreath layout. 

 I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Adding subtle gold splatters for the touch of  elegance and shimmer provides a warmth and cozy imagery like the lit candle and acorns give the page that homey vibe. The layout features a multiple generations, showing how to balance four different photos on one 12x12 layout page without it feeling cluttered.

I invite you to check out the 2026 April Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. 

These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing. 

Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!

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. 

Don’t forget to follow us on all our social media:

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Your Story: A Vintage Botanical Junk Journal

Good Day Everyone, 

In today's tutorial, we are diving into the world of vintage aesthetics and botanical beauty to create this "My Story" junk journal. We'll be working with the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit, using a mix of distressed papers, delicate lace, and unique ephemera - like this chipboard film strip on the front of the junk journal. As always I have the step by step tutorial for you below sharing how to create the junk journal but I have photos of what the inside pages look like, I also have the process video tutorial for you as well. 

2026 March Scrapbook Kit

To start cut 4 pieces of 12x12 pattern paper at 7 1/2 x 12 and fold them in-half. Pick of them for the front cover.

Start picking items to place inside your junk journal. I have 3 coffee dyed papers, 3 pattern paper inserts including the cover. I also included some book pages and envelopes. Fold them all and slip inside your journal.

Next add tape to the inside end on the right side, as shown below. 

Adhere on a piece of the pattern paper measuring 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches. 

Then move the paper over to the top of the score board score at 6 1/2, 6 5/8, 6 3/4, 6 7/8, 7. 

Next place all your folded items you are going to have inside your journal, so you know where to score the flap we just adhered on to the end. 

I scored mine  5 7/8, 6, 6 1/8, 6 1/4 inches. It was about 1 inch away from the seem where we adhered on the flap. 

Next you can poke 3 holes in the midsection of the journal using paper clips to hold all your inserts in place. Poke a hole in the middle, then poke one hole above and below the middle hole about 2 inches away. Take a needle and twine and sew all the inserts inside.

****View video tutorial for details.

For my decorative edge on the flap I used a die to trace and then cut out.

****View video tutorial for details.

Next I created a paper button adhered on the lace and wrapped the lace around the journal. 

****View video tutorial for details.

Down below I have photos for you that share some great ideas on how to create your journal pages using the paper collection in the kit as well as other items you may have on hand. 

I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Whether your a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this journal is all about embracing the beauty of nature and the stories we carry with us. I really enjoyed creating this "Your Story" vintage style junk journal. I hope you try this project and don't forget to share it with us on our Facebook page.

I invite you to check out the 2026 March Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. 

These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing. 

Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!

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. 

Don’t forget to follow us on all our social media:

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