In this post, I’ll share with you what inspired me about all these wonderful designs, and how I adapted and developed my project in a vintage style with a strong emphasis on graphic design.
The initial idea for my project came from these old bingo cards that I picked up at a garage sale. So I made a craft paper folder to slip them inside, like little cards.

For this project, I used almost the entire brand-new JoFy collection, which consists of the three large sheets (JOFY145,JOFY146,JOFY147), the eight mini sheets (JM97- JM104) and the three large matching stencils (PS512, PS513, PS514).
I then selected some colours from my PaperArtsy Fresco Finish paints; I wanted a background with vintage and natural tones, so I went for the colours Nougat (FF39), Tango (FF72), Sand (FF164), Blue Bayou (FF206) and Agave (FF211).
To make my portfolio, I used a 200g craft sheet, on which I marked the folds starting from the left-hand edge, first at 7 cm and then at 18.5 cm.

First of all, I needed to prepare my coloured backgrounds. I’m using 80 gsm printer paper – that’s all I need, as it will be glued onto the Craft structure – a paint brayer and, of course, a selection of different paints. I’ll start with the lightest one, Agave (FF211)
I continued with Blue Bayou (FF206) and finished with a touch of Tango (FF72). I made sure to let each coat dry before applying the next so that the colours build up on top of each other rather than blending.
un peu de texture et de contraste, avec la Grunge paste PaperArtsy (GP190) et le pochoir JoFy (PS513)
Plus ... a bit of texture and contrast, using PaperArtsy Grunge Paste (GP190) and the JoFy stencil (PS513)
Les dimensions des papiers colorés sont légèrement plus petites que celles de la structure afin que l'on voit le Craft en fond.
The coloured paper pieces are slightly smaller than the frame so that the kraft card can be seen in the background.
Vient ensuite l'étape tampons de fond avec les différents motifs présents. J'ai principalement utilisé les motifs des minis stamps, notamment ceux sur les planches JM97,JM99 et JM100. j'ai surtout tamponné en bordures des mes pages afin de créer un cadre.
Next comes the background stamping stage, using the various designs available.
I mostly used the designs from the mini stamps, particularly those on sheets JM97, JM99 and JM100. I stamped along the edges of my pages to create a border.
Now comes the long but incredibly satisfying part: stamping the various designs!
I’m a big fan of the foliage patterns found on sheets JOFY145, 146 and 147, and on the mini sheet JM103, as well as those lovely, very graphic flowers.
On découpe et détoure tout ça ! c'est tellement beau ! et voilà une série de die cut prête à être utilisée et à orner les différentes pages, tag et cartes du porte folio.
Let's cut all of this! It looks so lovely! And there you have it: a set of stamped images ready to use and to decorate the various pages, tags and cards in the portfolio.
To enhance my project and add a touch of originality, I’ve created some embellishments using recycled items (an old large badge), scraps of paper to make a decorated paperclip, and my personal favourite: a little pocket where I’ve slipped in a lovely quote.
I’ll walk you through the different steps of this quick and easy project, which adds that little detail that catches the eye and makes a statement.
First of all, I type out my quote using my typewriter. I type it out in duplicate so that I can make double-sided labels. I then cut out each word and cut out labels to fit the size of each word, which I will sew together to create a garland onto which I will stick my double-sided words.
I’m stamping the pot design from the JOFY145 sheet; I’ll use it to hide my quote. I’m sticking the string from my garland to the bottom of the pot. To create a gap between my card and the pot, I’m gluing some cardstock so that my quote can slip inside.
At the other end of the garland, I stick one of the flowers from sheet JOFY147
Here’s a lovely little hiding place that adds a touch of originality to the project... I really like the end result!
It’s nothing too complicated, but it makes all the difference.
Why not take a closer look at how I’ve arranged the elements on my pages? I wanted to keep the designs white, with just a touch of neon pink on the flowers and vases. I love the designs on these JOFY mini stamps; they’re perfect for creating a border frame.
The delicate beauty of this foliage, combined with the stitching and a doily – no need for anything else.
a label from the JOFY 145 sheet, along with this lovely foliage from the same sheet
A few printed images to complete the scene and tell a story as the pages turn
layers of labels, stamps, a short quote, an image... always the same process, page after page
a cotton ribbon and a doily to fasten my portfolio
Some neon pink watercolour to add a splash of vibrancy, whilst letting JOFY’s lovely stamps take centre stage! Words and more words to give meaning to the images, and there you have it: a lovely mini-album about my favourite season, spring!
a badge painted in Agave (FF211) and Blue Bayou (FF206), with a few stamped details using the JM102 mini stamps and the pretty foliage from the JM103 set – perfect for decorating the cover of the portfolio.
That touch of neon really makes all the difference! I love the contrast
Merci beaucoup d'être passé(e) et d'avoir lu cet article. Je vous souhaite de nombreuses aventures créatives et beaucoup de joie dans vos créations !
And here’s another finished project that I absolutely loved creating! I hope you enjoy discovering it as much as I enjoyed designing and making it.
This JoFy collection is just incredible! So many possibilities across different styles. Designs that are easy to work with, use and incorporate into our projects.
I know I keep saying it, but as always, working with PaperArtsy products is pure joy! The designs are, as always, incredible! I’m so grateful! A huge thank you to the PaperArtsy team for placing their trust in me.
Thank you so much for stopping by and reading this post. I wish you many creative adventures and lots of joy in your creations!
See you soon,
Mi Mii xx




























































