[Tutorial] Down by the Sea File Folder Mini Book for Graphic 45 by Donna Kauffman

[@kathyjund7212]

I was so happy when this video came up in my feed..I pray you never take it down now that her channel is gone.. just hearing her voice is heartfelt..thank you g45!

[@grape4760]

I come back and watch your videos often, I just miss hearing your voice. Miss you and think of you always.

[@graphic45papers]

Donna was always fun and loved to share her creativity, we love this project too! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@grape4760]

@@graphic45papers She is truly missed. I love Graphic 45 papers. She always made the prettiest layouts 💜💔🙏

[@kathyjund7212]

I watch this video constantly!! Miss Donna so much!

[@psteelman4448]

I am so thankful that Donna's ideas and wonderful mini books are still there for us to view. Miss her SO! She was such a fabulous person, teacher and oh so treasured friend. Her "The Sound of Autumn:" (series 2--File Folder Folio #2,) I just brought out, very partially completed, --now to be completed with the most loving memories which I will keep forever..

[@graphic45papers]

Thank you for your comment. We miss her as well. She was such an incredible woman and talented creator. Best of luck completing your file folder folio, we are sure it will turn out beautifully!

[@darcyekstrom8597]

I so miss Donna. She was a fabulous teacher and I find myself going back and rewatching all of her videos over and over again. She made her projects so easy to make and had wonderful tips. 😢❤

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Darcy, thanks for your comment! We miss Donna too, she definitely was a fabulous designer and teacher, we were happy to have her on our team! Take care and happy paper crafting!

[@poupard1000]

I have to STOP watching you make and show these things and ACTUALLY MAKE ONE!!! Maybe today!!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Robin, thanks for watching Donna's amazing album making skills! Great to hear this has inspired you to create one, Happy Paper Crafting!

[@marylutyger675]

That is probably the clearest explanation of making a hinge panel that I have ever heard and seen! Thank you! The album is just beautiful!!

[@graphic45papers]

Thank you Marylu for watching and your great feed back, we appreciate it! Happy Crafting!

[@margie7596]

So cute. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@dorisbrennan4559]

This was fabulous you are the best instructor I have ever watched

[@bethgomez4760]

Great tutorial & the tips were very helpful. I look forward to doing this project & for every "notch" I put in my album, I will remember you.RIP

[@antm64]

Came back for another look at how you used this beautiful paper collection. I've just taken a special order for a birthday card for a member of the Coast Guard. This collection is in my stash and, immediately, came to mind. I so enjoy your tutorials!! Even though I am a well seasoned paper crafter, I can always receive inspiration from other talented, and skilled, paper enthusiasts. Thanks for sharing your style with the rest of us!!

[@teribusse8607]

Hi Donna, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE watching your videos! I keep re-watching this one as I enjoy your file folder mini album. Your style is easy to follow with great instructions! Thank you!!!

[@sarahanderson4402]

Really great explanation of the hinges, I usually don’t like making them, because of lack of understanding how too. I’ll have to try yours.

[@pattybigler8979]

I loved this Donna. You and this project are the reason why you are the perfect Grand Ambassador!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@graphic45papers]

Patty, thank you so much for watching and commenting! Donna is amazing and we are thrilled to have her on the G45 Brand Ambassador team to share her wonderful talents!

[@antm64]

I am so happy that G45 has featured this video tutorial for their album challenge!! This is my all time favorite G45 album...LOVE using file folders and LOVE this paper collection! Just read your directions for covering the tabs...many thanks for all the directions, tips and tricks for getting the job done. So happy to see your Ambassador projects featured!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Martie, thanks for watching, so happy to hear that you enjoyed Donna's fun album! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@sandral.2828]

What a wonderful tutorial! Your instructions were clear, I easily understood you (no mumbling or whispering) and your enthusiasm is contagious! I’ve loved G45 papers and embellishments for years, been collecting - now I have a project that I feel I can make. Thank you so much. I’m going to binge watch your other videos now.

[@RF-nq3vi]

this is stunning!!!!!

[@Notactive100]

Great instructions and beautiful result..Thank you.

[@hazelgalbraith7078]

You are Amazing greatest teacher on KZbin

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Hazel, thank you for such a sweet compliment for Donna, she is amazing, inspiring and very creative! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@teribusse8607]

LOVE the notches!!! They DO give it a special look. You inspire me, and I'll use the notches too!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Teri, thanks for following along and enjoying Donna's amazing album!

[@aasmith1971]

Just found you. Guess I have been under a rock😕. Love your work. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent.

[@sarahanderson4402]

This was a really great tutorial on how to make the hinges, using file folders is genius too. I’ll have to try this.

[@carolleewashington2920]

I've never made anything with file folders before but this looks like a great first project for me. My boss is having a little girl in August, so I am going to try this out and make it for her before she goes on maternity leave. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing this great tutorial. I will definately notch my pockets! 😀

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Carollee, yes, this would be a great project for a baby gift! Thank you for following, enjoying and letting us know this amazing project inspired you! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@kerrywilliams6821]

I have the paper already and have been waiting to use it on a project. I have watched bits of this and will have to see the whole tutorial when I have time to do the project. I have put this on my watchlist.

[@graphic45papers]

Thanks for watching Kerry, have fun creating this great file folder album!

[@marylaird8062]

Fabulous! I have never made a mini book, but now i have to try. My son bought me that paper pack for my birthday. So I already have some of the supplies. Thanks for all the great detailed info. ❤️

[@meetngreetlauren]

Beautiful...solid...genius! I appreciate how smooth your tutorial is! And I love the file folders! Super resourceful 👌😎😊🙌

[@denisefuerst6027]

The video tutorial is much appreciated. So much easier and fun than written directions. I definitely plan to make this.

[@graphic45papers]

Denise, thanks so much for taking a look, we appreciate your feedback and would love for you to share your finished album with us. Happy Paper Crafting!

[@danaastorga2760]

Thank you!! It was perfect for what I was looking for!!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Donna, we love your Selfie project! As always so well put together with a fantastic how-to tutorial. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[@janefarnam]

I want t o learn how to make the books using file folders. Thanks for this video, Donna.

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Jane, thanks for watching, now you are ready to create your own file folder album! Happy Crafting!

[@caroleann8214]

Oh, my!!! Just loved this video - was glued to my computer watching from start to finish!!! So excited to try to make my own. So now to search thru my husband's office supplies for file folders!!!! LOL Your work is beautiful and your instructions so easy to follow. I can see why you would be an Ambassador for Graphic 45! Good luck with that too!! So glad I found you!!! Big hugs and blessings always!!!!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Carole Ann, thank you for all of the wonderful feedback! Donna does an amazing job and we are thrilled that you enjoyed this project! We hope your husbands office is stocked with file folders! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@ebnolder]

I can't wait to make this. Thank you Donna.

[@graphic45papers]

Ej Nolder, enjoy recreating Donna's fun album! Thanks for watching!

[@pennykafai9601]

What a super cute little folio. Thank you for the ultra clear instructions. Definitely on my to make list.

[@graphic45papers]

Yay! Happy to hear this Penny! Have lots of fun creating this great project!

[@mdkenny8447]

Beautiful album and a wonderful tutorial! Thank-you!

[@craftyShirleyG]

Awesome tutorial

[@amberstarrjund546]

Donna you know I love everything you do!!! I cut and folded while watchng this video!!! so happy you gave us the gift of the WHOLE thing!

[@graphic45papers]

Great to hear! Wonderful project and tutorial! Thanks for watching!

[@lorihart4026]

I have really enjoyed creating this book. I’m a beginner and you’ve made it really easy to follow. I love your colors and design!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Lori, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed creating this book! Donna does an amazing job! Thanks for letting us know, and Happy Paper Crafting!

[@martinlj79]

Just finished my file folder mini using an old paper pad. It's not as pretty as yours, for sure. Your instructions were great and it was fun to make. Thank you!

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Lori, so glad you were able to create Donna's file folder album! Glad you had fun and thank you for your feedback!

[@Floridacrackrs]

I just made the book and now it's on to decorating! It wasn't difficult at all thanks to your instructions! I didn't have manila folders, but I had some navy blue ones and they are forming the foundation for By The Sea G45 paper.

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Audrey, happy to hear that your book base has been made, navy blue file folders will look nice with the By the Sea collection! Thank you for letting us know and Happy Paper Crafting!

[@SoHappy20245]

Great tutorial!

[@Jst1Opinion]

Love Love this small Mini .... so nice to see how you did it. I do have this paper collection and was just waiting to find something to use it for. Really like all of GR45 papers ..... they're so beautiful.

[@graphic45papers]

We are happy to hear that you love Donna's By the Sea album, and that it has inspired you to create your own, it is a wonderful mini, Happy Paper Crafting!

[@ellejacobs548]

This is awesome. I love Graphic 45. I am definitely going to try this.Thanks so much!

[@graphic45papers]

Thank you Elle for watching and your sweet comment! Have a great time recreating this wonderful project!

[@lynnharrell303]

OMG, you are awesome. This little beauty is next on my list. Love all your mini's. Great job on your first Grand Ambassador project.

[@graphic45papers]

Thank you Lynn for watching and your warm welcome for Donna! We love your feedback!

[@teribusse8607]

Thank you Donna! It is gorgeous! Love that you used file folders ... and this paper! TFS!!!

[@graphic45papers]

So glad you like this Teri! Donna's albums are amazing!

[@rheahood6575]

Your instructions were clear! I finally made my first mini album from file folders!! Thanks for sharing! !!

[@graphic45papers]

Fabulous! Happy to hear that you were inspired to create your own amazing album following along with Donna! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@dorismoore3701]

I’m with @debrawatson ... I just ordered the paper collection so I can make it as well💕. My condolences to Donna’s Family and friends. RIP

[@MACat1stSight]

This is an awesome mini album and tutorial! Thank you so much! I will be definitely making this album. And, I love graphic 45 paper makes my albums and cards look amazing.

[@graphic45papers]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Have fun creating your mini album!

[@carolnelson3808]

Great project, Donna! I love the new size for the file folder mini.

[@graphic45papers]

Thank you Carol! This album size is lots of fun! Thanks for watching!

[@SharonJerniganStudio]

This is fabulous! Thank you

[@tamimohrputvin2539]

Thank you so much this was a perfect album to go with the baby shower book as a nana brag book! I had so much fun making it

[@trulocks]

This is a great tutorial

[@stylesformiles79]

I'm off to the races with this one! Love that collection and super cute book!

[@Aussielynne2024]

Love this tutorial your instruction make it so easy will definitely be trying this thanks

[@graphic45papers]

Lynne, thank you for your feedback! This album is lots of fun, hope you do get to create one! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@debrawatson678]

This is gorgeous!!! I just ordered file folders from. Amazon to do one!

[@mysistersscrapper]

Such a darling mini album Donna!! ❤️

[@graphic45papers]

Ginger, thanks for watching! This mini album is so much fun!

[@Elaine-hq8uu]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@graphic45papers]

Elaine, thanks for watching! Donna's tutorial makes it easy to recreate this fun project!

[@cmhorton]

This is great. I love it. I tried following along, but I bought file folders that have a deeper tab. They are 7/8" deep so my measurements are going to be off. I decided to wait and get standard sized folders and try then. Thank you for freely sharing this tutorial.

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Carol, so glad to hear that you love Donna's album and are inspired to create your own! Happy Paper Crafting!

[@lsm31]

Wow! What a stunning album, Donna! I have GOT to give this a try. Thank you so much for this tutorial. :)

[@lynnharrell303]

Love this. Working on it now. Having a heck of time covering the tabs. Is there a magical way you do them?

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Lynn, sorry for the delay in responding to your question, in case you haven't figure it out, here are some helpful tips from Donna! Here are the steps I use. Tab strips for standard letter size folders are 4” x 5/8”. Hope this helps! ~ Donna How to cut folder tab mats: Trimming mats for folder tabs is not an exact science, but this is how I do it. Use this method for all tabs in this project. 1) Use a small dab of adhesive to attach the strip of pattern paper to the folder tab, to hold it in place, laying the strip directly on top of the tab. 2) Flip the tabbed mat over and trace the tab onto the strip. 3) Remove the strip from the tab and trim 1/8" INSIDE the traced line. 4) Then you'll have to trim off one end a bit shorter still. I often carefully curl the best cut end over to lay on the opposite end (do NOT crease in the middle, keep it “looped” and use that as my cutting guide, taking off approx. 1/8 from the other end. 5) If it is still too wide, do NOT cut the traced edge again - take a tiny sliver off the straight, uncut edge to make it smaller.

[@ElizabethLavallin-54]

This is lovely, thank you for sharing. Do you have a written tutorial on this?

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Elizabeth, glad you enjoyed this project. There aren't written instructions as far as we know you can make this along with the tutorial, stopping and going as needed. Happy Paper Crafting!

[@numberfool1]

As always, you are amazing!!! You are my spirit crafter! Can't wait to make this. I just bought the collection.

[@graphic45papers]

Ann, thank you for watching! Have a great time making this fun mini!

[@so2sassy]

Sure wish you would show a peak of your notes to help me out iam so slow going to try this . my very first album ! ! love all your beautiful work !!!!!!!!!

[@graphic45papers]

So happy to hear that you love this wonderful album and are going to recreate it! You can contact Donna at minibooksrme.com/ for more information. Happy Paper Crafting!

[@Jakesmom09]

well done!!! love this.

[@graphic45papers]

Thanks for watching Sharon! Donna did an awesome job creating this album!

[@jaghaglee957]

This is the first time I’ve seen one of these - just beautiful and sooo creative, but would someone explain what (or why) the little tags (and little “ cards”) are used for within this if one is using this as say, a photo album? Many thanks!

[@joycegandy7305]

I love this Donna, so cute. Great idea:-)

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Joyce, this is the cutest, so fun and Donna's tutorial is wonderful!

[@rosejohnson973]

Great tutorial and beautiful album! I've always wanted to ask - when giving these albums as gifts - how do you let the receiver know where to place photos and where to journal? Without having to do a lot of verbal instruction so to speak!

[@loripohlman]

Miss your in-person classes, but this is pretty much the same thing! :) Gorgeous project with perfect instruction, as always!

[@graphic45papers]

Lori, thanks so much for watching! Donna's design and instructions are amazing!

[@briggettadolberry1697]

Love it! Can't wait to try this one. How do you cut the paper to match the file tabs? I'm not that great with fussy cutting.

[@graphic45papers]

Great question Briggetta, thanks for watching and Happy Paper Crafting!

[@donnaphelps572]

When are you all getting another shipment of tag dies. We’re all waiting. Love your tags

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Donna, we do have the tag dies on our list to order, it maybe a couple of months or more with shipping. Happy paper crafting!

[@donnaphelps572]

@@graphic45papers thanks for letting me know keep me on the list please.

[@terramoon2313]

Love, love this, where did you find the mini pearls and magnets?

[@graphic45papers]

We sell Matte Pearl Gems on our website here: g45papers.com/4501809-Matte-Pearl-Gems As for the magnets those can be found at any craft stores, or online in lots of shapes and sizes. Hope this info helps. Happy Papercrafting!

[@debbievignola8275]

Enjoyed the live. =^^=

[@graphic45papers]

Thank you Debbie for watching and enjoying! Happy Crafting!

[@chrisshuk3365]

Hi Donna

[@SixteenThirtyFive]

Have you changed your blog to another address? The link in this video is incorrect.

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Laura, it appears that the links are no longer working for Donna's blog, sadly Donna passed away. Hope you get a chance to create this amazing project that Donna shared with us while she was a G45 Brand Ambassador. Happy Paper Crafting!

[@SixteenThirtyFive]

@@graphic45papers I’m so sorry to hear that she passed. I’m enjoying her videos very much. Thank you for responding to me!

[@micasitadepajaros65]

💖💜❤️💕

[@pattiguest4037]

Check this out!

[@lynnmccauley1734]

Donna I’m looking for the cutting directions for this folder. I love it but you gone so fast my brain can’t keep up for the directions. Thank you so much.

[@graphic45papers]

Hello Lynn, just to let you know that we do not have written instructions for this project. This was only offered as a tutorial from Donna. Sadly Donna passed away in 2020. Hopefully you can make an album by stopping and starting this video to have for future albums.