Today we are going to be using the Tres Jolie 2026 May Mixed Media Kit and May Card Kit. Whether you're an experienced crafter or looking for a weekend DIY project, this step-by-step tutorial will help you create a unique and charming bee-themed display you'll love to hang in your home. I have the video tutorial for you as well as the links to the both Kits down below.
2026 May Mixed Media Kit 2026 May Card, Tag and More Kit
To start our printer's tray from the May Mixed Media Kit place some glue on the base of the printer's tray. Only adhere the paper halfway, attach pattern paper from the May Card Kit or from your stash. Lay the paper down and burnish, then add remaining glue down to the lower half of the base and burnish down the remaining pattern paper. ******View Video Tutorial for more details********
Once you have adhered your pattern paper down use a stencil to create a pattern honeycomb look if you'd like.
******View Video Tutorial for more details********
Next take the chipboard honeycombs from the 2026May Card Kit and spray lightly with the Stamperia Mixed Media Color Leather.
While the chipboard honeycomb dries, take the lid off of the Aquamarine Spray and tap the stick with a pencil to create splatters on the paper. Tap very lightly.
Next I inked the printer's tray frame with Walnut Stain Distressed Ink.
For one of the decorations I took the metal spoons and poured some glue inside of the spoon and then added some small dried flowers inside. I then took of the film from the clear lid from the front and back and placed the clear seal on top. ******View Video Tutorial for more details********
Here is what the spoon looks like after I finished added the clear seal on top.
Here is the finished Printer's Tray. Here I decorated each of the window panes using some of the items from the 2026 May Card Kit from Tres Jolie.
Here is a close up of the chipboard honeycomb we sprayed using the Stamperia Mixed Media Aqua Color. Below is the brass spoon I placed some dried flowers inside with glue. The little bee, is a clay bee I created from my stash. The above window I fussy cut a little honey bottle from the paper.
Here is another little honey bottle I fussy cut out from the paper collection and using the 49 and Market laser cuts. The window below I adhered down a large flower and then I adhered down the metal clock and adhered a small flower on top of the clock. I used the pretty yellow leaves around the flower.
Here are a few window panes that are decorated.
Below I have a butterfly with a little tea cup and flower. I also had adhered down a little caterpillar to the edge of the windows.
Here is the spoon below I also placed the glue inside with dried flowers and sealed. I also added a little butterfly in the next pane sitting on a leaf.
The next few window panes I used some foam tape to lift up flowers and butterflies to create a 3D effect.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. With this 2026 May Mixed Media Kit for we transformed a simple Printer's Tray with multi-compartments into a stunning dimensional piece of wall art perfect for any cottage-core or rustic themed room.
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.
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Whether you’re a seasoned mixed media artist or just starting your creative journey, this step-by-step guide will show you how to layer with confidence and find beauty in the "perfectly imperfect." Bring your outdoors in! Join me as I walk you through the process of creating a lush, botanical-inspired mixed media canvas. We are playing with organic shapes, floral elements, ad a rich palette of earthy tones to celebrate the beauty of nature.
Grab your favorite stencils and some faux flowers and textures - let's get messy and amke something beautiful together.
In this video, you'll learn:
• How to prep your canvas for heavy textures.
• Techniques for blending acrylics with vintage ephemera.
• Tips for adding that final "shabby" touch with wax and splatters.
Down below I have the video tutorial for your convenience as well. Happy Crafting!
To start grab your canvas and then spritz the canvas with several of the sprays you received in your mixed media kit. (See Video Tutorial for more details)
Then use your heat gun to dry the sprays and spread the colors around the canvas.
Place the stencil on top of the canvas and spray which ever color you would like. I then wiped of the stencil, laid it down in another area and spritz another color on and wiped clean the stencil. I kept doing this until I had my canvas the way I wanted it to look.
(See Video Tutorial for more details)
Here is what the finished canvas looks like.
To add a little more color and textures I used the doily stencil with some distress inks and inked the doily in a few places around the canvas.
(See Video Tutorial for more details)
Here's a photo of the finished look with using distress ink on the doily stencil.
Next I used the distress spritz sprays to color the chipboard dragonflies and the doilies from the kits.
I think these turned out so fantastic and what a great way you can use your Distress Spritz Sprays in another way. (See Video Tutorial for more details)
Here is the finished canvas. The sentiments on the left hand side are words left over from the
2026 March Scrapbook Kit. The dragons look great as I added some diamond glaze on top of them with a little spritz of the Antique Linen Distress Spritz (hard to see). I then added a button to the bottom of the flowers from my stash. I tucked the sprayed doily to the back of the peacock image. The large chipboard piece is from the Tres Jolie Chipboard Store and I inked with gold pigment ink.
(See Video Tutorial for more details)
Close ups down below of the right and left side of the canvas.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Creating this layered canvas was a fun way to try out the techniques, decorate the chipboard dragonflies, and use the Distress Spritz sprays from the April Mixed Media Kit. I hope you try out the layered techniques on your next project. Thank you so much for stopping by and crafting along with me today.
Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb
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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Join me as I document a beautiful family Easter filled with sunshine and smiles! In today's layout, I'm working with the 2026 Scrapbook Kit from Tres Jolie. I'm using a soft, vintage garden palette to frame our favorite egg hunt moments. I've focused on creating a whimsical "shabby chic " atmosphere by layering large floral ephemera, delicate, butterflies, and rustic wooden-style frames. I used a circular butterfly wreath to anchor the family portraits on the first page, and a playful garden fence detail to ground the action shots of the kids on the second. I hope you get some great inspiration from today's project.
I have the video tutorial below for your convenience and the step-by-step tutorial below.
2026 Scrapbook Kit
To get started I pulled out one of chipboard fences from the kit and inked with Walnut stain.
Next I did the same with the butterfly wreath. I left the back chipboard piece plain.
Next adhere the back and front piece together.
I then used my liquid pearls from my stash and started applying the liquid pearls inside each area of the butterflies. Let dry for a bit. It may have some cracking but just fill again and do the process over until the the cracking stops. Let the liquid pearls stand just a little bit in between applications.
***view video tutorial for more details***
Here is what the butterfly looks like once finished. I did the same for the other butterfly above.
I adhered the wreath down onto one of the pattern papers from the April Scrapbook Kit. I also adhered some of the paper flowers down as well. I am loving the look of the butterfly wreath.
Next I used the two wooden paper frames left over from the kit (as the others were used in a previous layout). Added my photos from this years family Easter gathering. I did apply foam tape (double it) behind the photos. ***view video tutorial for more details***
For the second layout. I added the chipboard fence below and then added some paper eggs around the fence from my stash.
I then arranged my photos how I wanted them to look. I like my photos a little wonky, (lol).
Here is a photo of the first layout we did using the chipboard wreath decorated with the liquid pearls. I finished it off with fussy cutting some of the leaves, flowers inside the wreath and the bird house. On the bottom I used the flower planter as a holder for my sentiment. The little easter eggs are from my stash.
Here is the second layout. I used some of the remaining paper flowers and leaves. Arranged the photos and adhered my sentiment in the middle along with some ephemera from my stash. I love the wooden chipboard fence I think it adds a nice touch to the backyard vibe of the kids hunting for eggs.
I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Try out the new technique I shared using liquid pearls inside the chipboard area of the butterfly wreath I know you'll love it.
Wishing you all a great Crafty Day.
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 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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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 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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