In today's tutorial, we are creating a beautiful, vintage-inspired mixed media canvas featuring shimmering hummingbirds, 3D floral elements, and distressed paper techniques using the March 2026 Mixed Media Kit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mixed media artist, this project is perfect for practicing layering and building dimension. In this step by step tutorial and video tutorial you'll learn:
How to create a burnt edge distressed paper effect
Techniques for layering 3D paper flowers and metallic accents.
Tips for working with glitter and shimmer on a textured background.
How to balance heavy embellishments on a small canvas.
Below I have the video tutorial for you. In addition to using the 2026 March Mixed Media Kit I also brought in some items from the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit and Card Kit I have the links below for your convenience.
2026 March Mixed Media Kit2026 March Scrapbook Kit
2026 March Card, Tag and More Kit
To start off we are going to take one of the images from the
March Mixed Media Kit and tear around it.
Next take what ever ink you would like to use and ink the edges all around.
I used Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
Next take the brown powder from the 2026 March Mixed Media Kit and
mix with some water.
I used a large sponge painting applicator to paint all over the canvas and the sides as well.
Once your done painting the canvas adhere the image on the canvas and
then add a coat of clear gesso.
After the gesso dries I used the green, yellow paints from the March Mixed Media Kit
along with a pink powder paint from Paint Couture (pink sapphire), it's from the 2026 February Mixed Media Kit (still available).
Next I started adding embellishments. I used flowers and the paper sentiment that is listed down below by the hummingbirds from the March Scrapbook Kit, then added the metal sentiment that is on top of the little black chipboard piece from the March Card Kit.
I took the large chipboard piece and painted it with black gesso but your can use black paint, too. I then used art stones that are from a previous Mixed Media Kit, which is no longer available. But you can use gold flakes or prills, you can always use your stash and be creative with what you have on hand.
Here is the finished canvas I painted the art stones using the same brown powdered paint we use to paint the canvas and the large chipboard piece names "Split Mandala 2" I used the bottom half of this beautiful chipboard piece.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. This canvas so fun to create and definitely gives you a chance to use your creativity and put your own style and twist on it. I really enjoyed painting the images, which is something I don't usually get to do, but I liked getting out of my comfort zone. 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!
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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.
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Are you looking for a quick project? Well look no farther I share a quick way to create these beautiful notepads by using up your paper scraps. In today's step by step tutorial, I'm showing you how to create these adorable DIY Pocket Notepads! Whether you want to tuck them into a junk journal, use them as travel notes or give them as handmade gifts, these 'Simplicity' themed notepads are as functional as they are pretty. In the step-by-step tutorial below I will walk you through the process of constructing the fold-over notepad base with built-in flap and simple assembly techniques for the inner lined paper.
2026 March Scrapbook Kit
Notepad #1
Cut 1 piece of cardstock @ 5 1/2 x 11; Score 1 inch, 4 3/4 inch on the 5 1/2 inch across the top of the scoreboard; turn to the 11 inch across the scoreboard, score @ 1, 1 1/8, 1 1/4 inches, score @ 7 3/4, 7 7/8, 8 inches
Chipboard piece cut at 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches
Cut 2 pieces of cardstock at 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches
Lined notebook paper - 3 1/4 x 6 inches
After you score, cut the two end corner on the right and left side near the one inch flap. Then at the bottom cut the left and right side corners and you will have a long flap.
Next cut a chipboard piece at 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches. Adhere the chipboard piece in the middle and adhere the two long side flaps.
Cover the chipboard using one of the 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inch pieces.
Use the second 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 inch piece, adhere to the bottom long flap.
For the notepad, use the lined notebook paper, place the sheet all together and clip them, as shown below. Then use adhesive glue to the top of the sheets. Let dry for a bit, then add another coat on top let dry. While the lined paper is drying, cover the outside and inside of the notepad base.
Then you can add the papers to the inside of the paper pad base along the top of the score-line. (see video tutorial for more details) Clip these together to let dry.
Here is the finished notepad showing the cover of the notepad and the inside.
(for more details view Video Tutorial)
Notepad #2
To start the 2nd notepad, cut the lined notebook paper at 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Before you clip the papers together place some glue along the top, clip and let dry. Then place a second coat, and let dry again.
Then cut or use a scrap pattern paper that measures 4 1/2 x 12 inches;
Score at 3 , 3 1/4 inches and Score at 6 5/8, 6 7/8 inches. This notepad is going to close inward. You will need some magnets or you can use velcro for your closure.
Add double back tape to the center of the score lines on the left side of the base cover. Then once the papers are dry, unclip and remove the backing from the double back tape. Place the papers inside against the taped area and burnish. (for more details view Video Tutorial)
Now the flap on the left side may be a little long so fold in the over hand inside to create a little pocket. Placing glue on the top and bottom of the fold, fold inward.
Here is the little pocket.
Here is the finished notepad. This one is my favorite as it's super easy to create just by using the long scraps from your stash. (for more details view Video Tutorial)
Notepad #3
For the last notepad I used a notepad that had adhesive on the top of it but needed a sturdy back. So I cut piece of chipboard and used double back tape that I placed along the top edge with a bit of over hang to adhere the chipboard to it.
Once the chipboard is adhered I cut a piece of pattern paper from the March Scrapbook Kit and folded it over the top, and it is adhered to the top edge. (for more details view Video Tutorial)
Next you can now cover the back.
This one is now done. I did decorate the front with some of the metal hearts from the 2026 February Mixed Media Kit. This photo shows the front cover and inside of the finished notepad.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. These notepads were so easy to create using the scraps from the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit along with the February Mixed Media Kit metal hearts.
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 ourFacebookpage 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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Get ready to travel through time using the 2026 March Card, Tag and More Kit! In today's video, I'm sharing my process for creating these heavily layered, industrial-style Steampunk cards and gift tags. We're leaning into the grit with 'rusted' gears, vintage portrait ephemera, and plenty of twine. In this step by step tutorial and video tutorial I share layering vintage ephemera for maximum depth, working with "rusted' textures and metallic accents, and then using twine and ribbon to finish off the Steampunk & Time Traveler look.
2026 March Card, Tag and More Kit 2026 March Mixed Media Kit
To begin our tags we are going to cover the first one with one of pattern papers from the Card Kit.
This first has a few parts to it. The main base tag, chipboard piece will be covered with pattern paper. Then make a second tag cut out at 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches and punch a circle place in the middle to trace the middle of the tag as shown below.
Then cut a smaller tag measuring 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, this piece will be inserted into the tag with the circle. Once I cut everything out I distressed and inked all of them.
Next place your glue to left side and top and bottom, leaving the right side open to
insert the smaller tag.
Afterward I fussy cut out the tag that is placed on the side and added an eyelet on the side as well.
****For More Details View Video Tutorial****
Here is the finished tag. For the sentiments I used 2026 January Card Kit. Added twine to the top of each tag.
Second tag is inked with Walnut Stain on top of chipboard piece. I distressed and inked all pieces for every tag and card.
Next I added an image of a door and then fussy cut out the little stamps from the cut a-part page.
The little pieces in this paper collection are just perfect for these small tags.
Next for two of the chipboard tags I used the powdered rust colored paint from the
2026 Mixed Media Kit to paint both tags. To make the paint just add a small portion to a cup and add a bit of water to get the right color you would like.
To get the tags very rustic and vintage looking. After painting the chipboard tags with the rustic paint I added Crackle Medium on both tags. Let dry for a bit, then I added some black paint using a paper towel dabbing it around to show the crackle areas. For the chipboard cogs I painted a few black and then on the tags and cogs I used Jewel Effect Paste Tiger's Eye Stones from a previous kit (kit not available).
Here on the 3rd tag I cut out the "HI" from one of the papers and framed with the metal frame from the kit. I also adhered down one of the chipboard painted cog.
I then added a couple of other pieces of ephemera from the cut a-part page.
The 4th tag I added an alpha border from the paper collection. I fussy cut out the pocket and used on the left side and adhered down one of the metal corners on the left side. I then added some of the other pieces of ephemera.
Here are Tags 3 & 4 finished
For the last Tag #5, I tore one of the paper pieces and inked adhered down, then added the door on top that was fussy cut from one of the pages.
I cut out the word "illuminate" from from the scraps, adhered it down on the metal piece from the Card Kit and adhered this down, along with other ephemera pieces.
Down below I have photos of all the tags and how I used some of the tags to create cards with them,
The card base for this card measures 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and the mats are about 1/4 inches to leave a nice boarder around the card. I then added some chipboard cogs that were painted, a tag and a small pocket from the cut a-part pages.
This card measures 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches I used an old newspaper piece I had in my stash that I adhered onto a black cardstock and cut into a banner. I added one of the tags and one of the chipboard stamp pieces you can find at the stop.
This Card is an A2 size card 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches with the front of the card folded in half. I cut mats down to leave 1/8th boarder around the card and adhered the tag down on the front folded flap.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. In this tutorial you learned how to add depth and dimension to your handmade cards. We used out metal accents along with our chipboard tags and cogs turning them into Vintage Steampunk style using our 2026 March Card, Tag and More Kit, the Mixed Media Kit and items from our stash to create a fun rustic texture to these Tags and Cards.
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 ourFacebookpage 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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