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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Hello Beautiful Tiered Card and More for Tres Jolie

 Hi My Crafty Friends, 

Have you seen the new Tiered Cards from Tres Jolie? Well if you haven't we are going to use one and decorate it using the May 2025 Scrapbook Kit. We have 3 fun and easy cards we're going to create today. An easel card and a Happy Birthday card using the one of the new Word chipboard pieces. I have a step by step tutorial below but I also have the video tutorial here for you as well. Links to all the products will be within the blog so just click on the words and you'll be directed to the Tres Jolie Shop. 

May 2025 Scrapbook Kit                                                             Tiered Card

   

Card #1 Tiered Card

When you receive your tiered card score 1/2 inch on one end and 

score the middle of each long piece. 

Next trace the black chipboard pieces, cut out 6 for each size to cover the front and back. 

After you are done adhering all the pattern paper or cardstock to your pieces adhere the chipboard pieces to the 1/2 inch tab with the fold side down as shown below. 

Next adhere the larger tiered piece to the center of the large base chipboard piece.

The for the middle piece and small piece of the tiered cards adhere them to meet the edge of the large piece you just adhered down to middle of the base. 

Here is a side view of the card, so the 1/2 inch tabs should be facing down so the tiers fall on top of one another. Next you can decorate your card. 

For my Tiered card I used the leaf vine chipboard piece  and roses chipboard piece. I used clear gesso on them first then used my inks to color them. For the vine part I used a brown marker. I cut the rose chipboard and used it around the card. I also used the stamp set from the May 2024 Card Kit for my sentiment. To finish the bottom I used the flowers from the May 2025 Scrapbook Kit.

 

Card #2 Easel Card

Cut 2 pieces at 6x6 and 1 piece at 6 1/2 x 6. Score a 1/2 inch on the 6 1/2 inch side. The card should measure 6x6. 

Once your card is put together score a diagonal line on the front flap of the card from edge to edge.

 Place adhesive on bottom right hand portion and place the extra 6x6 cardstock on top of the adhesive. **As shown below**

The easel card should stand like the picture below. 

Next I took the both pattern papers with the roses in the middle and placed one on the front with adhered to gold foil cardstock from my stash.  

The second sheet I fussy cut out the middle rose image and placed it inside and over one of the large frames from the Scrapbook kit. Adhere this on top of the rose image that is already on the front of the card. It will give it a 3D look. 

Next I took an oval from and placed it on the right hand bottom corner, fussy cut out a rose and added my own sentiment in the middle of the frame. This will help hold you easel in place when standing up.

Here is the finished card. I did matte the inside and backside of the card.

Card #3 Happy Birthday Card

To get started I used one of the chipboard words and colored it with a black marker. 

Next I used my xacto knife to cut around half of the flower so my frame will fit under the flower.l

I used the circle frame and adhered only the portion that fits under the flower, the other part of the frame I placed foam tape underneath. 

Next I adhered my chipboard word "happy" and my sentiment on top of the frame and used stickles to give a little sparkle to the card.

Here is the finished card. Super easy to create. Just a few things and it looks perfect to give to a friend or family member for their birthday.

I hope you enjoyed today's step by step tutorial. I enjoyed creating these fun interactive card for you. I hop you found the tiered card exciting and something you can try out for your next project. 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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Simple For You Vintage Cards

 Hello Crafty Peeps, 

I hope you all had a wonder weekend. Today I used the new December Card, Tag, and More Kit to create these super cute cards. I love this kit as it has a ton of chipboard pieces to create some really nice cards, tags and other things, you definitely don't have to worry about running out of them. I have the links throughout the step by step tutorial and I have a video tutorial for you as well. I hope you are inspired by these simple vintage cards.

December 2024 Card, Tag and More Kit

To start with card #1. I tore a piece of the blue colored pattern paper off and adhered it to the another piece of this gorgeous pattern paper. I really like this paper as it has a wonderful vintage vibe.  Then I inked the edges with vintage photo ink. Adhere the panel to the card bas. 

Next I placed gesso on the metal feather, set aside to let dry. 

Once it's dried I used tarnished brass to paint over the feather. 

I used one of the stickers and painted it with the tarnished brass paint. Let dry for a bit. 

For the beautiful chipboard clock I sprayed with my vintage photo spray and set aside to dry or you can use a heat gun to dry it but do not get close. 

Next I adhered everything together. For more details you can visit the video tutorial linked above. 

Card #2.

For this card i used a gold card stock and adhered one of the alterego pattern papers to the top and then adhered the panel to the card base. 

Next I added foam tape tot he oval frame 

Next I placed the little mouse inside the frame, added some of the flat back pearls around the frame and adhered the lace on the side. This turned out so adorable. 

Here is a photo of bother cards, so simple and easy using some wonderful techniques as well. I did add the For You chipboard ephemera to the bottom of each card. These would make perfect cards to go with any gift or send to any family or friends. 

I hope you received some inspiration from these simple vintage cards. I love creating cards for people to brighten up their day.  Head over to shop to grab your Card, Tag and More Kit , this kit can be used for so many other crafting projects. 

Thank you all for joining me today. For more details you can view the video tutorial. 

 Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below.

 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. 

Wishing you all a great day and Happy Crafting. 

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