Vintage Floral Mini Album Flip Through Waterfall Craft Tutorial for Tres Jolie Kit Club

 Welcome back to the channel Crafty Friends!

Today's tutorial we are crafting a gorgeous vintage shabby chic mini album packed with interactive elements, pocket flops, waterfall inserts, and beautiful floral embellishments. We are using the 2026 July Card Kit, I have the link down below for you.

2026 July Card Kit

After packing the envelop album adhere all you pieces on, as shown below. 

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Next I adhered some magnets down to create a nice closure.

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I decided to create a waterfall out of the tags from the kit, so I cut 1 inch strips and scored at 1/2 inch. Adhere the folded edge of the strip to the edge of the tag on the left side. Cut off the excess strip. Do this for all 4 tags. 

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Next I thought this piece with the beautiful frame and lines would be perfect to create a nice Belly Band for photo mats. 

First place double adhesive around the outer-edge of the paper. (See Below)

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Next grab a plastic mat and xacto knife and cut down the printed lines leaving 1/4 inch from the top and bottom where your tape is. 

Once your done remove backing and add glue/adhesive to the larger side of the back and around the taped areas. ****For More Details View Video Tutorial****

Adhere down this piece to the middle of the album.

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Once you paper the inside bottom flap create a 1 1/2 inch strip from pattern paper, score 1/2 inch on one end and tuck under the pattern paper mat as shown below. This is the arm closure for the tag waterfall. 

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Please view Video Tutorial for placing down the tags to form your waterfall. I then added a magnet to the top of the tag and the back of the arm closure.

Next grab one of your large corner tucks, and we are going to cut half.

Cover the top of the tuck spot and place the glue 1/2 inch flaps and glue down in the right hand corner.

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Here is the cover of the finished album.

Here is the inside. I placed the "Precious Memories" chipboard on inner top flap.

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial, as we used the mini album and paper from the July Card Kit creating this beautiful mini album with interactive flaps, pockets and creating a fun tag waterfall with a band closure. We finished off with using the ephemera and fussy cutting the elements from the kit to design beautiful layers inside and outside of the mini alum.

 For more details on this and all project 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. 

Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

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Vintage Scrapbook Process Double Page Layout

 Hi Crafty Friends, 

In today's video, I' sharing a step-by-step process for creating these vintage-inspired scrapbook layouts packed with texture, distressed elements, and warm ephemera using the 2026 July Scrapbook Kit. Whether you're documenting travel memories, old family photographs, or everyday moments, the vintage collage style adds so much character to your memory-keeping.

2026 July Scrapbook Kit

Layout #1

To start out I cut out all of the elements from the cut apart sheet to have the available if needed. I then cut the inside of the large envelope using an xacto knife to create an opening for my photo. I also cut an opening in the paper to slide the envelope underneath the post card that is part of the 12x12 paper images.

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Next I added some of the ephemera pieces and adhered a piece of the burlap trim under the envelop photo mat in the upper left hand corner. I also used the diamond chipboard piece and papered it using the papers from the Scrapbook Kit. 

Here is the finished Layout. I did use a large piece of the burlap trim along with a piece of ephemera on the bottom. I added other ephemera pieces throughout the layout. Photo mats measure 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches and 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches.

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Layout #2

For this second layout I cut photo mats 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches. I placed a few pieces of ephemera cut out from the cut apart sheets and tucked a ticket and clock under the photo mat.

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I papered the remaining diamond chipboard pieces and adhered at the bottom of the photo mat. ****View Video Tutorial for more details****

Here is the 2nd layout finished. 

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial, using this vintage style paper is just perfect as the paper contains so many layers of vintage style elements already you just have to add photo mats and a few ephemera pieces to create a wonderful layout that can hold new and old memories from your photo collections. Thanks for joining me.

 For more details on this and all project 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. 

Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

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Mixed Media Magic: Creating Vintage Bookmarks & Card for Tres Jolie Kit Club

 Welcome Back Crafty Friends!

In today's tutorial, we are diving into a pinks & lavenders! I'll be showing you step-by-step how to create a stunning vintage card and matching layered bookmarks. We are playing with the fabulously fun 2026 July Mixed Media Kit from Tres Jolie. This tutorial is packed with fun tips on using the metallic watercolors, building layers, adding texture, and perfectly placing your embellishments. I have all the links down below for you. (I also added some ephemera from last months Scrapbook Kit). So join in the fun and grab your crafty supplies to make something fun today! Let's keep Curating Memories together. ~Deb

2026 July Mixed Media Kit

To begin fill the water brush with water and then spray a bit of water into the pan of water colors. As you dip your brush in the paint you can press water out into the watercolor you are using. Once you pick up the color onto the brush apply it down to the watercolor paper from the Mixed Media Kit. I cut this sheet into a A2 card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches). I applied the paint down in a wave like pattern and continued down the front of the card with each color laying one color down and applying the next color a little bit on the very edge of that color so they would slightly mix.

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Below is what the front of the card looks like when finished. I love these metallic watercolors, they are so shimmery.

To decorate this card I brought in some ephemera from the June 2026 Scrapbook Kit. I thought the beautiful lavender colors went perfectly with these metallic colors.

Next for our first book. I cut the remaining watercolor cardstock into pieces measuring around 2 1/2 x 5 inches.

I used a small stencil placed on top of the watercolor paper. for this fun technique.

Get a paint brush and dip it in the watercolor paint of your choice and apply it on top of the stencil. I did the gradient colors using dark purple first and then ended with the light pink on the bottom of this bookmark.

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After you finish applying the watercolor leave the stencil on the paper and wait for a while for it to dry. Pull off the stencil and you have a fun patterned watercolor background.

Here is the finished bookmark decorated. I used the ephemera from the 2026 June Scrapbook kit.

For the 2nd bookmark I'm creating I used the same stencil but this time for this technique we are using the ink brushed to brush on the watercolor paint. Add very small dab of water to the watercolor paint place your bristled ink blending brush in the paint and then apply in a circular motion. I started with dark pink and then went to the lightest pink and added the lightest purples at the end. 

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With this technique you don't have to wait for drying time. Simply pull off the stencil and you have your finished background. The one thing I like about this background is it's clean and no watercolor seeped through. 

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For this bookmark I used the ephemera from the July 2026 Scrapbook Kit. I love the vintage feel of the ephemera pieces for this bookmark and adding the books are a fantastic touch.

For the 3rd bookmark I just added the watercolor paints all over not really following any type of guide, just added the paint where ever I wanted. You can either let it dry for a while or dry with a heat tool.

Next I laid down one of the stencil from my stash on top of the dried piece we just painted and applied the Chocolate Stencil Butter on top.

Here is the finished look of the bookmark after pulling off the stencil. I really like the brown on top of the metallic watercolors it really makes them pop.

The ephemera on this bookmark comes from July 2026 Scrapbook Kit. I couldn't resist using another of the vintage books, the pen and clock.

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial, I had fun with using the metallic watercolors and sharing the new techniques you can use to create wonderful and fun backgrounds using the stencils you have in your stash or just applying the watercolor down to create your own background on cards, tags, bookmarks or canvases. Whether you want to make these as a gift set or add them to your junk journals, this tutorial is packed with tips for you to use again and again.

 For more details on this and all project 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. 

Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

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Through the Window: Elegant Altered Cigar Box for Tres Jolie Kit Club

Welcome back to Curating Memories!

In today's tutorial we are transforming a plain cigar box into a gorgeous, dimensional keepsake box overflowing with vintage charm using the 2026 June Scrapbook Kit from Tres Jolie Kit Club. We will use a rich color palette of deep purples, teals, and soft lavenders, this project is perfect for storing your favorite lace, handmade tags, junk journal ephemera, or treasured mementos. So grab your favorite crafting papers and embellishments and adhesives and let's get crafting!

2026 June Scrapbook Kit

To start out I used the purple card stock from the Card, Tag and More Kit and inked edges with distress ink Black Soot. 

After inking all the card stock mats I adhered them onto the outside of the box and the bottom.

Next I cut pattern papers and inked around the edges with the Simon Hurley break-up blue ink from the June Mixed Media Kit and adhered to the sides of the box leaving a nice border around the purple card stock. I just loved this pattern paper with the beautiful lavender and taupe colored swags they are so elegant. I used this paper for the outside of the box and the inside covering.

Next I used the solar paste from the 2026 June Mixed Media Kit and applied to the feather chipboard pieces. These turned out so good. 

Here is a photo of the top of the box decorated. I added foam tape to the back of the window and cut down the window to fit the top of the box nicely, in the video tutorial I share how to do that. I adhered the beautiful purple dress to the pattern paper that has the lovely chandelier. I then added the metal piece from a previous kit to the bottom and the chipboard feathers and flowers to the outside of the window. I added a little lace at the edge of the box for the opener.

Here is the inside lid of the box. I added some of the beautiful shabby chic ephemera along with the metal corner pieces from a previous kit.

Here is the inside of the keepsake box all finished. 

This keepsake box is elegantly created with the architectural window piece that looks into a vintage boutique scene complete with a chandelier and gown. We embellished this beautifully using the shades of violet and slate blue along with the layered feather chipboard pieces and antique-style metal filigree accents. This altered cigar box is perfect for storing treasured mementos, jewelry, or handmade items and ephemera pieces. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and crafting with me today.

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Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

I invite you to check out the 2026 June Tres Jolie Kits.

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. 

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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