File It Under FRESH!

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AUTHENTIQUE PAPER BLOG

Who doesn't love taking something old, used or unexpected

and turning it into something with a new life and purpose?

For this Friday's project I used an old file folder.

   By trimming away the top tab, I had a brand new slate to begin with.

I cut three strips of {Fresh} patterned paper, inked around the edges and then machine-stitched

to the folder (leaving the top portion open).  I then embellished with a bit of roping at the top, scalloped borders and cotton trim, adhesive pearls and a pieced plaque hung by a wooden clothespin.

If you love distressing with ink like I do, then you will love how beautiful the effect looks over the texture of Authentique paper.   

 A row of the adhesive tags from the {Fresh} Details 12x12 Sticker Sheet completes the bottom.

For the inside of my fully-functional-file-folder-holder?  Why, handmade {Fresh} tags of course!

I went online to svgcuts.com and found these really great layered tags.  Tag making has never been easier...or more fun.

 Here are samples of the tags that I created for the inside of the folder: 

 I think that canvas and burlap and jute look great paired up with beachy sorts of projects...

so if you have those items in your stash, grab 'em up for this project :)

 I machine stitch just.about.everything.  Even sticker letters. 

Wanting to take the sticky off of those stickers?  Just apply a little baby powder to the back...voila!

 Oh and I forgot to mention corrugated clouds...why not?  

Wooden buttons?  yes, please!
And isn't the subway-art look of this (above) sticker just the coolest?

 I could literally make a card using each and every Details Stickers on the sheet...

the graphics are that beautiful...even down to the tiniest of seashells.  

Grab those nautical stamps and scalloped punches...perfect for tag-topping!

And for this final tag: I cut the wonderful sentiment from the bottom sheet 

of a {Fresh} patterned paper! I love that you can use every square inch of Authentique product.

This was such a tremendously FUN project for me...I hope that you've 

enjoyed it too! 

If you love Color Challenges, stop by the Authentique Blog and check 

out the Challenge for June...all you need to do is link up!

Link as many projects as you'd like and you'll be in the running for some

beautiful Authentique papers :)

Have a blessed weekend

Shellye