Looking for some shabby chic, vintage-inspired card inspiration? In today's tutorial, we are crafting beautiful, multi-layered floral cards that are perfect for gift-giving using the 2026 May Scrapbook Kit, a few things Mixed Media Kit and Card Kit. We'll walk through how to build rich, textured layers using gorgeous botanical prints, 3D paper elements, delicate trims, and perfectly place sentiments.
2026 May Scrapbook Kit
To start our first card cut cardstock at 7x6 inches and score at 3 1/2 inches.
For this card we will be using a few chipboard items.
First I'm using this chipboard window, I applied some grit paste on top, using a heat gun to dry it.
Then applied some white gesso again using a heat gun to dry or you can let air dry.
Next I grabbed some of the Stamperia Mixed Media Aquamarine(2026 May Mixed Media Kit) spray and spritzed all over the window.
I then took some of the white Stamperia Mixed Media spray (2026 May Mixed Media Kit) and flicked on the window to give a weather worn look. Set aside to let dry.
Next I used the long leaf swirl chipboard (May Scrapbook Kit), inking the stems with Distress Vintage Photo.
I took some Distress paint Evergreen Bough and blended into the leaves.
This is the end result. It's just beautiful
I just love how both of these coordinate really well with the paper. I layered the window on top of the leaf swirls.
Here is a close up of how I decorated the window using the flowers & berries from the Scrapbook Kit and I fussy cut out the bird from the border packet from the Season's Kit.
Here is the finished card
Gift Card Holder Card
For the next two cards I cut 1 piece of 8 x 11 inch cardstock into two pieces measuring 4x11 inches.
Score both pieces at 2 1/2 and 6 3/4 inches.
Once scored place glue on the left side in the middle part of the card and along the top below the score line.
Here is what the finished card should look like. punch a little half circle on the right side for the insert to pull out. The insert measures 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. This is for any sentiments or attach a gift card.
Here is the finished cards down below. I used the 2026 Card Kit sentiment and other little elements. I used the flowers from the Scrapbook Kit.
Here is the finished card opened.
Using the some of the elements from the 2026 Card Kit for decorating the card.
These Shabby Chic DIY Gift Card Holders and Slimline card brought you some inspiration for some spring crafting! Whether you're making a card for someone special or curating memories for yourself these techniques will help you elevate your paper crafting game. So grab your favorite floral papers, lace, glue and let's get creative! For more details please watch the full step-by-step video tutorial. Thank you so much for stopping by and crafting with me today.
Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb
I invite you to check out the 2026 May Tres Jolie Kits.
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.
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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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Welcome back! Today, we are celebrating the arrival of spring with this adorable, bee themed folio using the 2026 May Card, Tag and More Kit from Tres Jolie. This sweet folio features a beautiful pattered papers, and dimensional embellishments, this folio is sure to bring smiles and sunshine just opening it up or gifting it to someone special. Down below I have the step-by-step tutorial and the video tutorial that gives further details for each area inside the folio.
2026 May Card, Tag and More Kit
To start out take the 12x12 black card stock and cut one piece at 12x8 inches and cut one at 4x8 inches.
Next Score the large piece with the 12 inch across the top of the scoreboard.
Score at 4 1/4, 4 1/2, 10 1/4 and 10 1/2 inches.
Next place 1/4 inch adhesive on the right side edge of the larger paper just scored and adhere the smaller piece 4x8 piece to the edge. Your Folio Base should look like the photo below.
(View Video Tutorial for more details)
Next cut out 2 pieces of cardstock at 5x5 ; Score 1/2 inch & 3/4 inches
Cut out 2 pieces 4 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches; Score 1/2 inch & 5/8 inches
After you score the 5x5 pieces cut the left and right ends off at a slant. Using a ruler make it slanted and use an xacto knife or draw a line and cut both pieces.(View Video Tutorial for more details)
Next adhere on the smaller flaps 5x5 inch to the top and bottom and then adhere on the larger pieces to the left and right side as shown below.
(View Video Tutorial for more details)
After you place on the flaps you can paper the outside and inside.
Here I have the front of the Folio papered and decorated. I used the chipboard "Spring Fling" from the May Scrapbook Kit. I used a black marker around the border and then used crystal glaze on top and let dry. I added the lace as a closure and the added the flower with the chipboard honeycomb at the bottom along with one of the 49 and Market elements from the kit on the side of the Bee cut apart card.
Next for the left inside panel I created 3 small envelopes. Cut 3 pieces of paper 5x5 inches, I used the envelope maker for these but I did do a video tutorial showing how to create them using your scoreboard. I decorated them using the 49 and Market elements from the Card Kit.
The right side flap I used the larger cut-apart image and turned this into a pocket using 1 inch strips. I then placed a few photo/journal pieces inside the pocket with tabs.
(View Video Tutorial for more details)
Here is a close up of the envelopes. Each envelope has a little something inside.
Close up of the large pocket with the tabs on top of the photo/journal cards.
Next I created a larger envelope and made this into a pocket as well. I created some of these beautiful framed see through window ephemera pieces using acetate, along with some of the elements from the 49 and Market packet using the frames, flowers, butterflies and sentiments. The envelope flap opens and holds some other photo mats and journal items. All the envelopes close with a magnet.
Here is the last flap. This is so fun to make and placed on these cute little buttons we created, please view Video Tutorial. This is like a policy envelope and opens from the top and bottom and then has the side flaps that open up from right to left. (View Video Tutorial for more details)
Here is a look at the inside. The flaps are opened up.
I hope this sweet Bee Happy folio has inspired you to dust off your paper trimmer and dive into some spring crafting! I enjoyed creating this bee-themed folio and I hope it brought some sunshine to your craft-room. For more details please watch the full step-by-step video tutorial. Thank you so much for stopping by and crafting with me today.
Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb
I invite you to check out the 2026 May Tres Jolie Kits.
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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Let's capture the seasons with these three beautiful and delicate shabby chic and cottage-core vibe cards and tag using the 2026 May Scrapbook Kit. We welcome in the delicate bird's nest with the shimmering blue butterflies, along with the lush pumpkin resting on a stack of ages books with shimmering autumn leaves and let's get nostalgic with the winter wonderland featuring the stunning pair of skates surrounded by frosted poinsettias and glittery snowflakes. Come along with me as I share some wonderful techniques how to blend vintage charm and layered textures into these seasonal creations.
To start out I used two of the arc cards that were left over from the 2026 April Card Kit. So I used one of the pattern papers from the 2026 May Scrapbook Kit. I then traced the flaps and arc on the pattern paper, then cut out all of the pieces.
After cutting out all the pieces glue then to inside and outside flaps.
Next I cut out a long 1 inch strip piece of paper. I wrapped it around the card and glued the where the pieces met in the middle, then cut off the excess piece. This creates a belly band, which is a closure for the card.
Here is the inside of the card. I fussy cut the lantern as an accent for the inside.
Here is the front of the card. I added flowers and added some stickels to the snowflakes but the photo doesn't show it.
Card #2
For card #2 we did the same steps by tracing the card and flaps onto the pattern paper, then cutting out the pieces. Adhere them to the front and inside of the card.
Here is what the inside of the card looks like. For this card I used a fall pattern paper from the Scrapbook Kit.
Next I used a few of the Perfect Pearls and Pearl Ex powders from previous kit on the leaf chipboard piece. ***for details view Video Tutorial***
After I was done with the blending the colors I used crystal glaze over the leaf. Once it was dry I adhered on top of the card.
Here is the finished card. I did use gold stickels over the images so they would stand out more. I love these beautiful vintage boarders that go with the Blue Fern paper collection.
Large Tag
Last I did a large chipboard tag. I traced the tag on the pattern paper, cut out the paper and then adhered it on top of the chipboard tag.
Next I painted the beautiful chipboard border that came in the May Scrapbook Kit.
After the paint dried I sprayed on a little bit of the Aquamarine spray from the May Mixed Media Kit.
Once it dried I adhered the border onto the tag.
I then cut off the excess chipboard piece. I adhered on a few butterflies I fussy cut, I added some flowers and a silver corner metal piece from the Mixed Media Kit.
Here is the finished tag. I just love how this tag turned out. The beautiful aquamarine colors with the pinks are just stunning. I love the pink mixed with the cream background from the pattern paper. I did add some gold stickels around the butterflies.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. With this 2026 May Scrapbook Kit we created a couple of seasonal cards you can save for future use and the beautiful shabby chic tag is perfect for birthdays or any upcoming occasion you can give on a gift.
Thank you so much for stopping by and crafting along with me today.
Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb
I invite you to check out the 2026 May Tres Jolie Kits.
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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