My first Gate-fold mini

Recently I got on a mission to do a gate-fold mini.  I worked on this project for two days.  I finished it today and I absolutely love it.  I had stayed clear of these types of minis for a long time because I feared that I would not be able to do it.  So with the help of some gifted ladies on YT, I was able to pull it off.  I'll post pics later after I upload a video giving details of the inside.  

My Newest Mini

Here in my craft space minis are the order of the day.  I love to create these small pieces of art. Although they are small they pack a huge punch when it comes to design possibilities.  Pockets and pull-outs, stamping and inking are just a few design elements that can be used. This mini was inspired by the awesomely talented Laura Dennison.  She calls it "beaded matchbook mini". I used the Imagine cartridge "word of mouth" and the "Love you a Latte" lite cartridge. When these are put together, the end result was an awesome little mini.  I also used kraft cardstock and a very cute "housey" pattern paper. So without further ado, here is the mini.

A Vertical TP Mini

Have you ever recycled used toilet paper rolls?  What you say-- are you kidding?  No I'm not.  They make idea mini album surfaces for a neat little project.  Usually the rolls have a horizontal orientation but recently I watched a video that used a vertical one.  I must say the project is quite a cute little mini.  So here's a peek at it.  Enjoy.

Wedding Bliss

Yesterday was one of my crafty friends wedding.  She got married outside which was very delightful.  Enjoy a few pics. The last photo is a wedding guestbook that I created.  More details for that are on my YouTube channel- FayRaiDesigns

A Few Favorite Things

I've been BUSY lately. I created a few projects that I was inspired by some ladies on YT.  The  first is a mini for your handbag.  It can house pics of your family or your crafty projects.  It is full of pockets and tags.  The next project is a flip album that also packs a punch with its many mats and even a notebook attached.  These were super easy to make and fun too.  The last  project was almost a mishap.  While trying to follow instructions for another project, I found that the details just didn't 

 measure up.  So I improvised and created my own creation.  I call it a stand alone card.  Check out my YouTube for more details(in sidebar)

My File Folder Mini

Recently, after attending a scrap-together with some of my crafty friends,I was inspired not to complete the make and take project but to create a file folder mini.  A YouTube user also  inspired me, The Elegant Criminal. The entire mini is made with legal size file folders.  I also used Seven Gypsies stickers as well as some other stickers. 

Almost Summer Layout

Yes, It's almost SUMMER!  In anticipation for this season, I created a layout using the Art Nouveau Cricut cartridge.  I picked the cart up this weekend at Michael's.  After seeing some really neat projects using this cart, I decided I had to have it.  The sunflowers were cut at 7" and 5" inches and the centers were embossed using the Cuttlebug.  The font was also cut from the cart at 1.5"  The dragonfly was cut at 3" and also embossed with the Cuttlebug.  The background frame was cut using the Elegant Edges cart at 9".  I then added some bling in random spots.  For the mat I used a piece of kraft cardstock