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File Folder Mini #2: Welcome Home!

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Hello Happy Crafters!

I’m so excited to share with you the next in my monthly File Folder Mini Series! 

Introducing the File Folder Mini #2: Welcome Home project, using Carta Bellas pretty Welcome Home collection! I mentioned last time that each FFM will be unique and this month we are going in a completely different direction. (I love it and hope you do, too!) This File Folder Mini has the exact same cover dimensions as before – that part will remain the same every month – but wait till you see what’s inside!

FILE FOLDER MINI #2: WELCOME HOME

This month we’re using black file folders and the lush Carta Bella paper (so thick, and I love the textured finish!) There weren’t any real solid patterns in this collection and the project needed a punch of solid color, so we’re also using Graphic 45’s Seasons Patterns & Solids. They were the perfect match!

Each side is a separate unit, with secret goodies behind their closed doors. (My favorite kind!) I designed this to be a “memory keeper” for holding all sorts of photos, journaling, and memorabilia.

Open the “policy envelope flaps” (with the cute beaded string-tie!) on the left side of this File Folder Mini and reveal a set of accordion pockets that expand out like a pretty little set of file folders. Each pocket can hold any number of tags and folders. As you can see, I took full advantage of that! (And they will hold even more!)

     

But wait, there’s more!

The compartment on the right has a cute photo folder on top…but it’s what’s underneath that makes it really fun!

Twin Mini Drawers!

You will learn how to make the entire drawer unit and the fun photo-fold-outs tucked inside each one. Each drawer has a little charm drawer pull, too! If you want to tuck other goodies in the drawers, the photo-fold-outs will fit into the accordion pockets on the left side.

Versatile and fun, this File Folder Mini has great ideas you can “scrap-lift” to use in other projects!

File Folder Mini #2: Welcome Home Digital Tutorial: Yes! This File Folder Mini project will also be available as a digital tutorial in my MiniBooksRMe Etsy shop.

  • The digital download will be available starting on March 15th.
  • If you’re following my blog at minibooksrme.com or if you’ve favorited my shop at www.etsy.com/shop/MiniBooksRMe you’ll get an email letting you know it’s been listed.

FULL PROJECT KITS: 

I do offer a limited quantity of full project kits. These will not be in my Etsy shop due to the limited availability.  My Etsy shop only carries the digital tutorials. Project kits are available exclusively via my newsletter.

What comes with a Full Project Kit? Below is a sample.  The contents listed show what comes with the File Folder Mini #2 kit.

 

FILE FOLDER MINI #2 KIT CONTENTS:

  • All the file folders needed to create this project, pre-cut and layered in order of use.
  • All the Carta Bella Welcome Home & G45 Seasons Patterns & Solids papers, all pre-cut and layered in order of use.
  • All ribbons, hardware, (including magnets) and charms used on the sample (key charms may vary in style.)
  • Detailed step-by-step assembly instructions in a PDF file.
  • Detailed step-by-step photos in a PDF file.
  • Walk-through video of the entire project on my YouTube channel (link to the walk-through included in your instruction files.)
  • Full Cutting Guide so you can make this project again, including sizes of all décor matting.

 

Interested in getting future Full Project Kit announcements? It’s easy! Drop me an email to donna@minibooksrome.com with “Subscribe Me” in the subject line and I’ll send you a copy of the most recent issue so you can catch up on all the latest. 

MORE NEWS!

In case you missed it, the digital tutorial for my Fun with Graphic 45 Project #2: “1 Folio/2 Ways” Tutorial is now available in my Etsy shop! www.etsy.com/MiniBooksRMe.com

You can check out the YouTube Walk-Through for the “1 Folio/2 Ways” project here: https://youtu.be/vLO7HI0kocQ

As always, please let me know if you have any questions about any of the above.  I am always happy to help. No question is too small or too silly. (Psst! There are no silly questions! 🙂  )

Happy crafting!

~ Donna

Fun with Graphic 45 Series: Project #2: “1 Folio/2 Ways” Tutorial Available!

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So happy to announce that the tutorial for the second project in my monthly Fun with Graphic 45 series is now available in my Etsy Shop. Yay!  (Walk-through video below!)

This is the “1 Folio/2 Ways” Project, using Graphic 45’s lovely Cafe Parisian Collection.

The tutorial includes the complete instructions to make BOTH projects!

You’ll learn how to make this nifty Notekeeper!

AND you’ll also learn how to take the same foundation and make it into a Photo Folio. I know!

You get a Cutting Guide with instructions on how to cut the mats needed to make both foundations as well as how to cut all the pattern papers for both.

You’ll also receive Step-by-Step, full color photo Instruction & Photo Guides that will guide you through making both projects as well.

Check out the walk-through of the project here: 

I hope you’ll give this fun, easy project tutorial a try!

Happy crafting!

File Folder Mini #1: Fairie Dust Digital Tutorial is Available!

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The digital tutorial for my File Folder Mini #1 using Graphic 45’s beautiful new Fairie Dust collection is now available in my Etsy shop.

Check out the walk-through below:

 

NEW MONTHLY SERIES! 

This is the first project in a new monthly series featuring 6″ x 8″ minis made entirely from regular office file folders. The overall size will stay the same each month, with all new interior designs, featuring the latest paper collections from our most favorite paper companies.

FULL PROJECT KITS! 

There will be a limited numbers of full project kits available each month (no series commitment.) Kits for this first File Folder Mini are sold out, but if you’d like to get a notice for the upcoming kits, see below.

Kits are one available via my newsletter. Click tab above to subscribe, or email me at donna@minibooksrme.com with “Subscribe Me” in the subject line, and I’ll be happy to add you to the list and send you the most recent newsletter with info on this project.

DIGITAL TUTORIALS! 

Digital tutorials will also be available for the full series in my MiniBooksRMe Etsy Shop . A new tutorial will be loaded each month! Follow this blog to get a notice when each one is loaded. See the Follow button above.

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy crafting!

File Folder Minis #1: Graphic 45 Fairie Dust

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I’m thrilled to finally be sharing the first in my new File Folder Minis Series featuring Graphic 45’s stunning Fairie Dust collection.

The patterns, the rich jewel tones, and the pretty fairies quickly made this one of my all-time favorites from Graphic 45.

NEW MONTHLY SERIES! 

This new monthly series features 6″ x 8″ minis made entirely from regular office file folders. The overall size will stay the same each month, with all new interior designs, featuring the latest paper collections from our most favorite paper companies. Of course I had to launch with one of my favorite paper designers!

There are limited numbers of full project kits available each month (no series commitment.)

FULL PROJECT KITS! 

Yes, I do offer full project kits for these File Folder Minis!

Kits are one available via my newsletter. Click tab above to subscribe, or email me at donna@minibooksrme.com with “Subscribe Me” in the subject line, and I’ll be happy to add you to the list and send you the most recent newsletter with info on this project.

DIGITAL TUTORIALS! 

The digital tutorial for this project is now available in my MiniBooksRMe Etsy Shop 

Follow this blog (or favorite my Etsy shop) and you’ll get a notification when it is listed for purchase.

YOUTUBE WALK-THROUGH

There will be a full YouTube walk-through of the project posted on February 8, 2018 as well – both on my YouTube channel and here.

QUESTIONS? 

If you have any questions about any of my projects, please don’t hesitate to contact me at donna@minibooksrme.com 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting!

New 2018 Monthly Series Announced! Fun With Graphic 45!

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I’m so excited to share the first of TWO brand-new monthly project series I’ll be doing for 2018.

FUN WITH GRAPHIC 45! 

The Fun with Graphic 45 Series will feature a new, completely unique, project each month ranging from rminibooks, to cards, to home decor, and so much more, all designed exclusively by me.

Today I’m officially announcing the launch project featuring G45’s fab Olde Curiosity Shoppe Deluxe Collector’s Edition collection.

FUN WITH GRAPHIC 45 PROJECT #1: “1 PAGE STYLE: 5 WAYS MINIBOOK”

This is a 7×5 mini with 5 pages. The foundation for each page is made from the same two cardstock mat, all scored exactly the same way. (An easy, 3 score lines each!) You’ll learn how to take that basic page style and design in five different ways. Easy, versatile, and fun!

 

A limited number of full project kits are available!!! YES, it’s true! I do offer a very limited number of full project kits, with all the foundation and decor mats pre-cut and packaged in order of use. These kits are only available via my newsletter and will NOT be in my Etsy shop.

Have you subscribed yet? The newsletter announcing this project went out today!

To subscribe, click the tab above, or drop me an email to donna@minibooksrme.com with Subscribe Me in the subject line, and the email you want to use in the body of the email. I’ll send you the newsletter right away. These kits go fast, so HURRY! 

I’m also happy to announce that a full digital tutorial will be available for this project in my MiniBooksRMe Etsy Shop and there will be a full video walk-through on my YouTube channel later this month.  Follow this blog (the button is up there to the right!) so you’ll get an email letting you know the moment the tutorial and walk-through video go live.

As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! You can leave a comment below, or reach me directly at donna@minibooksrme.com  

Happy crafting!

 

File Folder Folio #12: Winter Lodge ~ Digital Tutorial Now Available!

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DIGITAL TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE!

I’m excited to share with you that the digital tutorial for the final File Folder Folio in my year-long series is now available!

You can purchase the File Folder Folio #12: Winter Lodge tutorial  in my Etsy shop HERE.

VIDEO WALK-THROUGH:

You can also view the walk-through on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/DonnaKauffman )

THANK YOU COUPON! 

AND I’m also excited to let you know that when you purchase any item from my Etsy shop, you will automatically receive a coupon for 10% off your next order. I know! Who doesn’t like to get a reward for shopping? It’s my thank you gift to you! I truly appreciate your business.

NEWSLETTER EXCLUSIVE PROJECT KITS 

Yes, it’s true! I do offer a limited number of full project kits for the projects you see announced here. Due to limited quantities, these are only made available to my newsletter subscribers. (They are not available in my Etsy Shop.)

Want to get dibs on these limited quantity kits? It’s easy! Subscribe to my newsletter by emailing me at donna@minibooksrme.com with Subscribe Me in the subject line. Let me know what email address you want the newsletter sent to, and you’re in!

FOLLOW ME! 

For all the latest on upcoming projects, don’t forget to click the Follow button above. You’ll get a little email notice whenever a new post goes up.

NEED HELP?

I’m always happy to answer any questions you have. I want you to have as much fun making my projects as I do! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you have. Use the contact button above.

Have fun and happy crafting!

 

 

File Folder Folio #11: Graphic 45 Seasons Tutorial Now Available!

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I hope you all had a fabulous holiday!  I’m happy to announce that the digital tutorial for File Folder  Folio #11: Graphic 45 Seasons is now available in my MiniBooksRMe Etsy Shop. Yay!

You can view a detailed walkthrough of the project on YouTube (or view it right here!)

 

THANK YOU COUPON! 

AND I’m also excited to let you know that when you purchase any item from my Etsy shop, you will automatically receive a coupon for 10% off your next order. I know! Who doesn’t like to get a reward for shopping? It’s my thank you gift to you! I truly appreciate your business.

NEWSLETTER EXCLUSIVE PROJECT KITS 

Yes, the rumor is true! I do offer a limited number of full project kits for the projects you see announced here. Due to limited quantities, these are only made available to my newsletter subscribers. (They are not available in my Etsy Shop.)

Want to get dibs on these limited quantity kits? It’s easy! Subscribe to my newsletter by emailing me at donna@minibooksrme.com with Subscribe Me in the subject line. Let me know what email address you want the newsletter sent to, and you’re in!

FOLLOW ME! 

For all the latest on upcoming projects, don’t forget to click the Follow button above. You’ll get a little email notice whenever a new post goes up.

I hope Santa was good to you this year and the you’re getting a little Me Time to play with paper, scissors, and pretty papers!

Happy Crafting!