Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Essentials, Album Tutorial

 You have to see this...it's so amazing, I just love how this one turned out.  Please come on over and see this HUGE album!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Christmas in July! Notepads and Santa Cams!

 You have to see this!

This is Christmas in July! These are my first projects for my July paper pics for the #paperstashsmash project and I can’t wait to share them with you. In the video description you will find the link to Amy’s notebook tutorial and all of the links to the YouTube channels for all of the designers in this collab. I hope you like what I made. Have fun, and stay crafty! Notepad and Pen Holder tutorial The main channel links to the #paperstashsmash collaborators are below as well: Amy: @papermoonjournals Ang @lunnacreates4101 Bitty Penny: ⁦https://www.youtube.com/@BittyPenny Candy- @Apieceofme62 Carly Rose: @madebycarlyrose Heather: @coveredbygracecreations9586 Karolina: @KarolinasKrafts Letty: @PartyPlannerPaperie Michelle: @EastBayStampChickMichelleHale Michelle: {this is me!😎} @michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Host: Debbie- @Project39MiniAlbums

Altered Little Golden Book: Little Red Riding Hood meets Country Craft Creations Collection Into the Forest!

 🧺This was a fun project and I just had to share. This is not my tutorial, Kim, a fellow Country Craft Creations designer, did this and this is the second time I’ve made one. Please check out her video and please check out the store for this amazing collection. The link is below!

Have fun and stay crafty!❤️ 📖Kim’s tutorial is here. 🛍️Into the Forest can be found here, this is the 8x8 pack, there is a 12x12 pack available. While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links.

I have a NEW design team project for COUNTRY CRAFT CREATIONS!

 For the month of June I worked with Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Woodlands,    and it is FABULOUS!

This is the perfect paper for a vacation, for anything really.  The colors are amazing and the images are adorable.  The FOX is just too cute!

The album is 8 x 10, has a 2 1/2" spine and 4 loaded pages.

Here are the videos I have using this collection.  There is a lot of information in the video descriptions, including links to go get the items I used, and even a cut guide for the chipboard and cardstock I used in making the album.  

Please do watch the walk through video, as I have information not included in the tutorial.  Sometimes I find things "after the fact".

Thanks for watching, and supporting myself and Country Craft Creations!  Stay crafty, my friends!

Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store .  We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out as well.

🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com

DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on  purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links.  

It's been a minute...

 I'm so sorry.  I am trying so hard to keep up on everything and lately it seems like my brain is scattered in 12 different directions and I don't know what I've done, or what I'm doing.  I need to do an update, so here it goes.  Thanks for your patience and sticking with me.  I'm sure you all have already seen these things...I know blogs are kinda the last thing people look at these days...but I do want to keep this going.  I hope you do too.

I'll list several videos that I have done...I do hope if you haven't seen them that you have some time check them out.

For these videos I will share some extra fun projects that I have done with my craft room and for the #paperstashsmash collaboration I am in.  I made a ton of fun things and got involved in a fun project making cards for Veterans.  

Tomorrow I'll do a round up of the projects I have done for the Country Craft Creations design team I'm on.  I do hope you stop by and check them out.  

Thanks for watching, and I will see you soon.  Stay crafty, my friends!

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Let's Make a Wire Bound Notebook with Country Craft Creations NEW Country Bunny Card Fronts

Good morning!  I have another notebook tutorial using my Zudtter Bind-It-All and the 

Country Craft Creations Country Bunny Card Fronts! 

My technique will also work with the Mini Cinch and the Multi Cinch, 

so please come and check it out!

This is the second tutorial I have used the Card Fronts for, and not for cards...

See the other tutorial below, I made a Do-Si-Do notebook with them as well!

 

There is a lot of information in the video description boxes, so please check them out!

Thank you so much for watching and have a crafty day!

Here is my referral link, use it when shopping at Country Craft Creations and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations is an amazing online store you can visit here.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Travel Junque Album...The Tutorial is LIVE!

 I hope you like this album, I love love love it.  

This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations using Photo Play's Travel Junque paper collection.  It is ideal for your vacation memories.

It is 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 with a 2 1/2" spine, has 4 loaded pages and two accordion envelopes!  

There is a ton of information in the video's description box so don't forget to check it out.  It also includes a cut guide for the chipboard and the cardstock used in making the project.

Thanks for watching and have fun making this awesome album!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Walk Through, Travel Junque Album

Today we have a walk through of the travel themed album I just designed for Country Craft Creations. I received the adorable collection by Photo Play called “Travel Junque” and it is an amazing vintage travel/vacation themed paper. I can’t wait for you to see it.

Below are links to the items I received, so run over to the store and get your supplies, I am editing the tutorial and will be back soon with it. Thanks so much for watching. Stay crafty, my friends! This is the link to the entire Photo Play “Travel Junque” collection is here. I received 2 each of the six patterned papers (so 12 sheets in all) including one sheet of the stickers (12 x 12). I also received one pack of the ephemera. Tonic Studio - Craft Perfect Mirror Card - 8.5"X11" 5/Pkg - Copper Mine The burlap jute twine is here, I received 2 yards of Natural Seam Binding, I received 2 yards of natural (I also used Chocolate Brown from my own Country Craft Creations stash) Ribbon, I received 2 yards of each of the following: 1 1/2” Bespoke Crinkle Iridescent Ribbon in Blue 1/8” Luster Satin Ribbon in Nude Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland Timeless Tales I used Coffee Brown Felt Artisan Cardstock (link below) for the base of my album (cover and pages). You will need about 15 sheets, or one pack. 2 sheets of heavy weight chipboard, link below… While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape 

Artisan Cardstock

Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard

Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations is an amazing online store you can visit here.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Country Craft Creations is having a SALE!

 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Sale – May 24–26, 2025

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. 💙❤️

As a thank you to our community, we’re also offering a 20% off sale to help you stock up on the supplies you love.

🛍️ Sale Details:

📅 May 24 at 12:01 AM MST through May 26 at 11:59 PM MST

✨ 20% off most items sitewide

📌 Note: Sale pricing is not retroactive on previous purchases.

📦 Reminder: Shipping may be delayed due to the holiday.

📌 Exclusions:

• In-person & virtual retreats

• Access Passes

• Kits & Classes

• Seasons of Creativity subscription

• Cannot be combined with other coupons or reward codes

Thank you for being part of our crafting family—and for helping us remember what matters most this Memorial Day.

😍Shop here😍

A bit of an update...

 I'm sorry, things have been busy...

I have a new design team package and did a video haul, you can see it here.

I am using an amazing collection, Photo Play's "Travel Junque" and it is fantastic.  It's perfect for any vacation adventures you want to document.

In the package I also received the new Country Craft Creations Card Fronts featuring the Country Bunny collection and it is so very sweet!

I made a Do-Si-Do notebook/journal with it, and have a tutorial that is quick and easy...another way to use the card fronts!

Have you seen the NEW Country Craft Creations Card Fronts??? I received the Country Bunny Card Fronts in my latest design team package and I thought of a different way to use them today. I really hope you like it. It doesn't take a lot of cardstock, I did use 4 card fronts to make two notebooks, and I added some Country Bunny Paper, a Country Craft Creations exclusive paper, to add some pockets. I used the pamphlet stitch in this project and will show you how to do that. All measurements are in the video as there really aren't many. Have fun! My design team haul video is here,    • Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul, ...   Items from Country Craft Creations I used are listed below. Country Craft Creations Country Bunny Paper and Card Fronts https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Artisan Cardstock, I used Antique Grey and Summer Ivory, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seam Binding, I used light blue and Fig Beige, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Pom Pom Trim, I used white, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... The tag punch I used, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Scor Tape, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Artisan Cardstock, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Heavy Weight Chipboard: https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Light Weight Chipboard: https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store at https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... . We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out...   / ht5lgcknpxpdksfu   🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook,   / mycreativeoperation   Pinterest,   / jamallen   Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn a small commission that I will use for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... DISCLOSURE: Some links above contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links.

The Seasons of Creativity June Subscription Box Grab and Go Haul Video!!! Country Craft Creations still has BOXES AVAILABLE!!!

 

OHHHH MYYYYY GOODNESSSSSS!!!

Hey everyone! I have a haul video of the products I will be working with for the upcoming June 2025 Seasons of Creativity Subscription box from  @countrycraftcreations  and you are going to LOVE IT! ❤️And the best news... ***THERE ARE BOXES AVAILABLE***❤️ With every box you get: ⭐️A curated box of supplies, enough for 4-5 large projects, including a "Grab and Go" project that is in a reusable zippered pouch ⭐️A fun new tool (or two) is included in every box ⭐️Entrance into an exclusive Facebook Group where you get all the info ⭐️A monthly newsletter filled with fun articles and bonus projects ⭐️Exclusive video tutorials ⭐️Cut Guides complete with photographs of the projects In the last box, Tamra did the first 6 months of a calendar project. She will finish the calendar with this box. If you didn't get the last box, but do subscribe for this next box/future boxes, you will receive the calendar and access to that previous tutorial so you can do the entire calendar. How cool is that??? 🌸For this June 2025 box, the designers are: Tamera, owner of CCC ​⁠ ‪@countrycraftcreations‬ Michelle Allen A Creative Operation: ‪@michelleallenacreativeoper6112‬ Jenn DuBell Designs: ‪@JennDuBellDesigns‬ Nicole Lynn Made From Scraps: ‪@MadeFromScrap‬ Visit the Country Craft Creations store.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Country Craft Creations Design Team TUTORIAL!!!! Winnie the Pooh Baby, a Baby's First Year Album!

 You are going to love this one!!!  I have a tutorial you have to see!  

This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations and the album is using Echo Park's "Winnie the Pooh Baby" Collection.  It is loaded...all the space you need to document Baby's first year!

Make it and keep it for yourself...

Make it and fill it, then give it to Grandma and Grandpa for an unforgettable gift...

The possibilities are endless!!!

There is a ton of information in the video description box including...

A list of all of the videos I did for this album

A sneak peek video sharing the fantastic printed ribbon I used for the closure, only available at Country Craft Creations

A free cut guide for the chipboard and cardstock used in making the album

Thanks so much for watching and always remember...

Stay crafty, my friends!

Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Visit the store.  We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out as well.

Use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials!  

🌺My social sites:

Instagram

Facebook

Pinterest

Blog

DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on  purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links.  

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Walk Through, Winnie the Pooh Baby Album!!!

Hey all, you have to see this album...I promise you will love it!  There is a lot of information in the video description, so please do check that out.  

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul, Echo Park's Winnie the Pooh Baby!!!

 Good evening! Here is a quick Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul you have to see! I received the adorable collection by Echo Park…are you ready, it’s called “Winnie the Pooh Baby”!!! How adorable is this collection? It is too cute, and I’m excited to share this with you!

Below are links to the items I received, so run over to the store and get your supplies, and I’ll be back soon with a great project for you. Thanks so much for watching. Stay crafty, my friends! The link to the entire Echo Park, “Winnie the Pooh Baby”collection is here. I received 2 each of all of the patterned papers including two each of the coordinating solids, and one sheet of the stickers (12 x 12). I also received one pack each of the Titles and Phrases, and the Ephemera Tonic Studio - Craft Perfect Pearlescent Cardstock - 8.5"X11" 5/Pkg - Lemon Luster The burlap jute twine is here, I received 2 yards of light blue Seam Binding, I received 2 yards of natural Ribbon, I received 2 yards of this also, 7/8” Antique Ivory Checkered Ribbon/light green, Pom Pom Trim, Yellow

While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use:

Art Glitter Glue

Scor Tape

Artisan Cardstock

Heavy Weight Chipboard

Light Weight Chipboard

Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Visit the store at https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/?ref=MICHELLEALLEN .  We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ht5LGCknpXpDksFU/ 

🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com

DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on  purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links.  

Junk Journal with a Template by Bohemian Crafting!

 

Today I have a video share for you. I made this gorgeous junk journal with a template by Bohemian Crafting (on YouTube), it turned out amazing. Papers are printable images are by Daisy Journal Co. that I've had for a while, and finally used! I'm so happy with how this turned out. Let me know what you think. Lots of info and details in the video's description. Have a fabulous Saturday!

Country Craft Creations, Petals and Letters Junk Journal, Recreating the Journal Base with Cardstock Tutorial

In my first tutorial I made a true junk journal with flat shopping bags as the base. In that video I show how to convert these bags into an album base. This is the link to the original video, 

Country Craft Creations Design Team, Petals and Letters Junk Journal Tutorial & Walk Through

https://youtu.be/WvIWgrI8en8 In this video I will show you how to make a cardstock version of this base for you in the event you don't have these bags. I used the Parchment Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations, for this tutorial. All measurements are in the video.

I hope you enjoy it. There is a ton of info in the video's description.

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Country Craft Creations Tag Album, Using Up Your Leftovers!

Did you think I was finished with this cute collection?

I had a few leftovers and wanted to see what I could do with them. I hate wasting paper, so I raided my stash of Country Craft Creations supplies and came up with this little gem. I used Graphic 45 tags, cut them to fit the leftovers I had, and came up with this. I hope it inspires you to use up your leftovers too! This isn't a true tutorial, but I tell you how I did it and what the measurements are...it will give you ideas to make your own little masterpiece!

Come and see how I made this cute tag album using what I had in my leftovers and in my Country Craft Creations stash of supplies. Raid your supplies...what can you create today?

Stay Crafty, my friends!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Petals and Letters Junk Journal Tutorial and Walk Through!

I have a new tutorial for you.

This is using the new Hybrid Junk Journal Collection

"Petals and Letters" 

exclusively by Country Craft Creations.

I made this amazing junk journal using a "never ending" style, 

and the base is from flat shopping bags!

Come see what I made, and try it for yourself!

Go into your stash of ribbons, lace, buttons, charms, 

coffee dyed papers, envelopes, etc, and come play junk journal with me!

The paper collection is available here. There is also a freebie that you can get with this collection. And the best part is that more will be coming, approximately every 6 weeks!!!

While you are there, don't forget to pickup the basics...

Art Glitter Glue

Scor Tape

Artisan Cardstock

Heavy Weight Chipboard

Light Weight Chipboard

Use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials!  

Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Please visit the store.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.

🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com

DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this blog post and in the video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on  purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links.