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Hello Happy Crafters!
For those celebrating Thanksgiving this week, I hope yesterday was filled with family and friends, be it two-legged or four, and lots of yummy food! (My feast with family is today and that pumpkin pie is calling me already!
Hopefully this weekend will bring a breather, a little time to relax and unwind, maybe do a little crafting…a little shopping.
I can help with that!
Today is Black Friday, followed tomorrow by Small Business Saturday, then right around the corner is Cyber Monday. I know!
How I could I not jump in on that?
Maybe you’ve had your eyes on a tutorial or two… Maybe you’ve stashed a few in your cart, trying to make up your mind which one to get.
No coupon code is needed. The prices have been automatically reduced. Easy peasy!
During this week of thanks, I want to tell you all how grateful I am for each and every one of you. You inspire me, and your support over the past two years has meant so much.
This was such a fun project to make, made even better by Stamperia’s always gorgeous paper collection. Please note, however, that this project isn’t exclusive to a holiday theme!
Your tutorial comes with the full step-by-step Photo/Instruction file, but it also comes with a complete project Cutting Guide file, which includes the measurements for the foundation AND for the pattern papers and cardstock used to decorate. So you can substitute in any papers you wish!
Each of the three 6×9 panels has a completely different interactive unit, all designed to allow maximum space for photos and journaling, while still keeping the overall folio size manageable and easy to flip through.
FULL PRODUCT KITS & CLASS!!Â
There will also be full product kits available for this project. I know!! Katie Alison of Katie’s World scrapbook store in Stockton, California, will be putting together full project kits for this project and has them up for order in her Etsy shop while supplies last! (When they are gone, they are gone!)
These kits come pre-cut (yes, pre-cut!!!) with all the items you need to make the sample as shown as well as printed copies of my Instruction and Cutting Guide files. (You provide the tools and adhesive.)
Even more fun, she is also going to be teaching this project as a class in her store.
To Register for CLASS: (Edited to add the class is now SOLD OUT.)Â to register for the class at Katie’s World in Stockton, CA,: DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 14th, 10am-5pm
CLASS FEE:Â $85.00
TO REGISTER: call: (209) 271-2999
Check out the full walk-through of the finished project to see all the goodies inside!
You may recall that earlier this year I designed this folio using Ciao Bella’s gorgeous Sound of Spring collection.
When they released The Sound of Autumn, it was simply too beautiful to pass up, so I created an autumn version using that same File Folder Folio #2 foundation.
The tutorial has two brand new PDF files: a Cutting Guide showing how all the papers for this project are cut, both the foundation folder mats AND the pattern paper mats. All the sizes for ALL mats are listed, so you can use any paper collection you wish. Then you’ll use the full color photo, step-by-step instruction file to assemble and decorate your project.
Ciao Bella does such a stunning job with their papers and all the detailed cut-aparts. I loved getting to play with these papers. (I hope they release a Sound of Summer next year!)
Check out the full walk-through of the finished project here:
I’m excited to announce that the tutorial for my 5″ x 5″ File Folder Mini, featuring Graphic 45’s new Dreamland collection is now available in my Etsy shop!
I’m super excited to announce that there is a brand new set of Drop Ins available! AND a fun new mini album that is the perfect place to display them!
I had so much fun getting to play with Graphic 45′s recently re-release Magic of Oz collection. The perfect collection to bring these Drop Ins to life!
The tutorial comes with two PDF files (instant downloads!) Use the Cutting Guide to prep your materials, then use the full color photo, step-by-step instruction file to assemble the project.
AND!! The Cutting Guide includes all of the foundation mats and sizes AND the sizes of all of the pattern/cardstock mats used to decorate this complete project. So you can substitute in any paper collection you like!
This digital tutorial comes in three versions:
Mini Album + Drop Ins 4 COMBO: The combo tutorial has it ALL! You will learn how to make this fun, chunky mini AND all five new Drop Ins. You can snag the tutorial here: Â https://etsy.me/32eAyM5
Mini Album ONLY!Just want to make this fun, easy mini to showcase  your photos? No worries! You can get the ALBUM ONLY tutorial here: https://etsy.me/2MQfLIv
Or maybe you just want to make the new Drop Ins. I’ve got you covered!
Not familiar with Drop Ins? Â These are fun, easy to make little units, created and decorated entirely separately from your mini book (or greeting card) project, then simply attached to a plain mini book page to add some easy, interactive fun!
They work great on the front of a greeting card, too! Add a few photos, a gift card, and it’s  like giving a little folio giftie to a friend or loved one.
This series comes with five new Drop Ins. Every drop in is a unique construction. They come in all shapes and sizes. You can mix, match, add them to whatever project you like!
Missed the earlier series? See my YouTube channel for Drop Ins 1, Drop Ins 2, and Drop Ins 3 walk-throughs! Tutorials available for all three in my Etsy shopas well.
The earlier series were featured in a bigger, 6″ x 8″ album. This time around, I designed a slightly smaller mini album to showcase the Drop Ins. (But don’t worry, it’s still super chunky!)
You may notice – this mini is styled after the Chunky Recipe Book mini album I designed earlier this year. This version is smaller, so you get more mileage out of your 12×12 papers when decorating, and the page folders have been slightly altered so the Drop Ins will fit.
Check out the walk-through of the complete project here:
I hope you give this mini and these fun little interactive units a try!
Have questions? I’m always happy to help. You can reach me at donna@minibooksrme.com
Ever since Graphic 45 featured this project on their blogand social media, your comments and enthusiasm have been so gratifying and inspiring!
I had such fun putting this version together and hope you enjoy giving it a try as well.
(NOTE: There is an alternate version also available in my Etsy shop using Kaisercraft’s Anthology collection. You can find that tutorial HERE.)
The digital tutorial comes with two PDF files.
The first is a complete Cutting Guide, which gives you all the info you need to cut all the Joy to the World mats to decorate this project as shown, but also includes a generic list of mat sizes, so you an substitute in any paper collection you wish!
The second file is the Photo/Instruction file teaching you how to decorate and complete the project.
PLEASE NOTE:Â this project uses Graphic 45’s Matchbook Box and their ATC Pocket & Tag Album – so you will need those foundation pieces to make this project.
Check out the walk-through of the project to see the entire finished project and all of the products used to create it.
I hope you give this funbook-in-a-box projecta try! A great gift with the holiday season approaching!
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE it when you send or share photos of my projects, especially when you switch up and use a different paper collection? I love seeing how it changes the whole vibe of the project.
I recently got a bunch of photos for two different projects of mine and thought I’d share them with you for some inspiration!
First up is my latest Brand Ambassador project that comes with a free video tutorial. This is the Drop In Card.
Okay, so here are just a few photos of my version, using Graphic 45’s lovely Fairie Dust collection.
Now, check out how it looks using Graphic 45’s Master Detective (and a few Hallowe’en in  Wonderland) papers, Looks like a whole new project!
Isn’t that great? I love it!! Thank you Vera Collier for sharing your amazing results! I’m so glad you had fun with this.
Then I was thrilled to see Anne Schilling sharing her version of my recent Graphic 45 Traveler’s Notebook project. I used the bright and cheerful Lost in Paradise collection.
Anne went a completely different direction with hers, using Stamperia’s steampunk themed Voyages Fantastiques collection. Check it out!!
Stunning, isn’t it? Thank you so much, Anne, for allowing me to share your fabulous results. I have this collection and now I’m itching to play with it!
Walkthrough:Â And the walk-through of the finished project on my YouTube channel here:
I hope this has given you some inspiration to look at my projects in a whole new way!
And if it has, PLEASE share your photos! You can email them to me at donna@minibooksrme.com or share them on Instagram @minibooksrme or @donnakauffman  (I won’t share here without your permission!)
