It’s time for a monthly scraphappy post; as usual, I’ve made something out of paper. Last month I made a few scraphappy cards for my friend, Mary. Today, I’m sharing the portfolio I made to hold those cards.
Late last year in Florence (Firenze), I enjoyed a fun prowl through a paper store called Il Papiro. The items they sell are created with paper using the same methods and techniques used in traditional 17th-century artistry. I bought one sheet of adorned green paper, thinking I would use it to make Christmas cards.
I used the paper to die-cut Christmas trees for cards and a few bookmarks for the Little Free Library, with enough of a remnant to create a scraphappy portfolio.
After measuring the size of the cards, I folded the paper accordingly, scored the center to create dimension, then glued the center and both sides of the new folder. I folded the top half inward, then covered it with Washi tape for a clean edge. I used my last rub-on decal on the cover.
Click the links below to see what other crafters have shared this month. If you want to join us, please get in touch with Kate. She does a fantastic job keeping this fun and organized.
Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy,
Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,
Claire, Jean, Dawn, Gwen,
Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,
Ann, Dawn 2, Carol, Preeti,
Nóilin, Viv, Karrin, Amo, Alissa,
Lynn, Tierney and Hannah
Gardening Nirvana 
It’s very elegant, both in itself and as a storage solution for your lovely cards. Rather like something from a bygone age, because *of course* an Edwardian lady would have had somewhere beautiful to keep her writing materials…
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Thank you, Kate. I like the idea of a proper desk, a fountain pen, and a special place for notecards. It makes me nostalgic for novels set in that era.
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One of my sisters has a writing slope, that closes up into a box. Under the desk slope is space for everything stationery, and she can use it on her lap. So posh!
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Posh indeed.
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Not only do you make beautiful cards, you also make a lovely portfolio to go with!
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Thank you so much!
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More of you meticulously measured and constructed creation, Alys. So very evident in all you do
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That is so nice of you, Derrick. Thank you!
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Another beautiful creation Alys – and very useful too.
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Thank you, Lynn!
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Beautifully done, Alys! What a lucky friend to receive this gift. :)
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Thank you, Eliza. I know she appreciated the gift.
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Thank you, Laurie!
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That was a great idea to make a portfolio, for keeping your gift cards safely. It’s very pretty and I am constantly amazed at the novel ideas you have Alys!
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That is nice of you to say, Cathy. Thank you. xo
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This portfolio is lovely. You did a great job.
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Thank you!
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Such lovely work, Alys. I love your creativity, and how very special to have brought back paper from Italy! I am sure you’re always noticing unusual papers and thinking of your next creation. 😉
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Thank you, Debra. You are a day-maker. We traveled for two weeks with one carry-on each, so I had to limit my purchases. Trust me, there were temptations aplenty. I’ve always loved paper. Isn’t that funny?
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Oh so pretty. This paper post brought a little cheer to a cloudy day. I need to find some fun paper soon.
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I’m happy to hear it brought some cheer. Pretty paper is affordable and fun.
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Alys, your beautiful portfolio is a paper treasure! I’m certain that Mary will save the portfolio long after your lovely cards have been sent. What a thrill it must have been to wander through that paper shop in Florence, choosing just the right paper to bring home! Such happy memories!!
🩷Dawn
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Thank you, Dawn. You are my champion, always, and such a treasure to all who know you.
I loved that paper shop in Florence. In addition to this sheet of paper, we chose two Christmas ornaments, also made from marbled paper as a memento.
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Such treasures to enjoy forever, Alys!💕
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