A mini STACKED or HIDDEN?

There is a lot of talk in the mini album making arena about the best way to attach the pages of a mini album. It started with Laura D. "stack the deck" method and Kathy O. "hidden hinge".  Then a YouTuber named Ozegran created the "stacked hinge".  This is the method that I tried in this mini.  I followed the instructions given in a tutorial by Sheryl (gemzisle on YouTube) and I love how this turned out.  It is in my plans to make many more of these.

Mini Books are my Passion

I created this mini after being inspired by a fellow YouTube crafter.  It is a chipboard album that has a wire binding.  The inside pages are made using one sheet of 12x12 craft cardstock.  Check out my YouTube channel(FayRaiDesigns) for more details.

Fall Memories

Who doesn't like a cool fall day?  The vibrant colors and crispness of the air sets my senses in motion.  I created this layout using The Paper Studio stack titled, Memories.  The word "Fall" is a Slihouette cut as well as the journaling envelope and photo corners.  Join me over at StampinDymonzScrapShack for some more layout fun.

FAMILY layout

That's what it is all about. Family isn't?  For this layout, I used some leftover diecut letters from the Tim Holtz Vintage Market alphabet strip as a border around the layout.  Nifty idea, eh?  The doilies are a Spellbinder's die set and the journaling definition cards are a freebie from Prima.  The "Family" cut is Silhouette as well as the flower on the left edge.

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe it got here so quickly.  It was a pleasant surprise waiting for me this morning when I went for a morning walk.  I cannot believe it sat on my front porch all night and I didn't even know it was there.  I am so happy!  So I finished my walk (I don't know how) and I took my Big Bug inside.  As I was looking over the packaging I noticed it was labeled "Expression2- AnniversaryEdition".  I took a step back and said, "I know this must be a mistake".  The Customer Rep. told me I probably would not get another Anniversary Edition.  So I ripped open the box and guess what?

I got another Anniversary Edition!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!! Provocraft.  My confidence in your standing behind your products is restored.  Did you happen to read my post?  No, I know you didn't.  But thank you again!  My new Expression2- Anniversary Edition is resting snugly in it's new place(right next to Gypsy Girl)

And here's the first cut:  It from the Artiste (Close to my Heart) cartridge

Packing up my Cricut E2

My Cricut Expression2 developed a problem recently and I am having to pack it up and send it packing.  I  had it a year and some and I loved creating with it.  However, the usb port broke not allowing me to connect it to my computer for updates or use it with my Gypsy.  So away I had to send it for a replacement.  What bothered me was that it is the Anniversary Edition with 4 cartridges preloaded onto it. But as the customer  service rep ( Tanja-she was awesome with helping me)  explained I still have those carts on my Gypsy and on my Cricut classroom account so that made me feel a little better.  But there was something about having those carts right on the E2 that just made me kinda sad.  I'll have a brand new E2 soon and I can pair my Gypsy again with it.  So as I await it's arrival I'll be cutting with my first Expression which is my go-to machine.  Bye, Bye E2 Anniversary Edition.

Too Cute Layout

It was time for me to update my blog so here is a layout I created using my Silhouette Cameo.  I love this machine.  It is rating up there right along with my Cricut(s) or has it outrated them? Hmmm. I love the ease at which The SC cuts out intricate designs and also the ease of purchasing only the designs you want.  Over the top of the pic, is a print and cut design and the SC does that using your own printer.  I love, love, love it.  So stay-tuned for some more projects using this awesome machine.

Fayrai