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Monday, March 18, 2024

I DID IT! Part Three is done of my design team project for Country Craft Creations! Grow with Love (Graphic 45) Explosion Box Tutorial



This is the third and final tutorial for this explosion box.  In this one we do the lid handle and go over all of the decorations.  If you missed it, the other two tutorials are below.  


Part One of the tutorial goes over the base, box and lid construction.
 

Part two goes over the inside elements.

Thanks so much for watching.  A list is below of all of the supplies I used, 

***The following are the products in my design team package*** Graphic 45 Grow with Love, I received the patterned paper, the coordinating solid patterns and stripes, Chipboard sticker Set, and the chipboard tags and frames, but there are more items available in this collection... https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-grow-with-love-12x12-collection-kit#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&p=2&q=grow+with+love Buttons: https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-violet Graphic 45 Brass Feet https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-staples-antique-brass-decorative-claw-feet I'm also using Black and Banana Split Artisan Cardstock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock and white seam binding. https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding I used light weight chipboard https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-light-weight-12x12-sheet score tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape and Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/adhesives#cd9f/mobile/m=and&q=art+glitter+glue as well. I mention a few things in this tutorial. The powder tool I used to remove sticky off of the stickers, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ek-tools-powder-tool-applicator-18g The dies and mold by Heartfelt Creations are no longer available but other options are in the shop if you would like to check them out, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/heartfelt-creations/products/heartfelt-creations-cling-stamp-small-wild-rose#cd9f/fullscreen/f[brand][]=Heartfelt+Creations+Dies&m=and&q=heartfelt+creations+dies My NEXT tutorial will use a Snap Flipbook by Simple Stories with this paper collection, and I'll use the 6 x 8 size. It doesn't matter what color because I'm going to cover it with the Graphic 45 paper, and they are here, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/f[brand][]=Simple+Stories&m=and&q=sn%40p%21+6x8+flipbook if you'd like to get one before the tutorial.


Saturday, March 16, 2024

Grow with Love, Explosion Box Tutorial, Part 2, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

This is the second part of the tutorial for my March design team package for Country Craft Creations. graphic 45’s “Grow with Love” is so beautiful and so spring-feeling! I love the colors and the florals! In this tutorial we go over how to make all of the inside elements/mini albums and such, that go on the inside and in the middle of this explosion box. Since this is a larger project and it takes a little while to create, I decided to divide it up into a couple of tutorials. The first tutorial is how to make the base, box, and lid. It is here if you missed it. https://youtu.be/rWUgj-zX6ok In the next tutorial we will go over all of the decorations and how to add a fun handle to the lid. I can’t wait for you to see it!!! It will be available in the next couple of days. Below is a list of the products I will be using in this project and a cut list for the base, box and lid in this tutorial. Have fun and I’ll see you soon to finish it! ***The following are the products in my design team package*** Graphic 45 Grow with Love, I received the patterned paper, the coordinating solid patterns and stripes, Chipboard sticker Set, and the chipboard tags and frames, but there are more items available in this collection... https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-grow-with-love-12x12-collection-kit#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&p=2&q=grow+with+love Graphic 45 Brass Feet https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-staples-antique-brass-decorative-claw-feet I'm also using Black and Banana Split Artisan Cardstock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock and white seam binding. https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding I used light weight chipboard https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-light-weight-12x12-sheet score tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape and Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/adhesives#cd9f/mobile/m=and&q=art+glitter+glue as well. CUT LIST FOR THIS TUTORIAL: Please note, all are cut from black artisan cardstock unless otherwise noted. Never Ending Mini Albums: 6 - 9 x 4 1/2 Seam Binding, 2 - 14" Sliding Mini Albums: 6 - 8 1/2 x 4 4 - 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 4 - 6 x 1/2 Seam Binding, 2 - 14" 2 tabs to pull the mechanism (see tutorial) Box for Inside Bottom 1 - 12 x 10 Stacked Pages Album (Cut from Patterned Paper) 1 - 6 x 7 5/8 1 - 4 1/4 x 7 3/8 1 - 6 x 7 1/8 1 - 4 1/4 x 6 7/8 Seed Packets (Cut from Banana Split Cardstock) 3 - 7 x 5 3/4 Thanks for watching, have a great day and stay crafty!

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Grow with Love Explosion Box Tutorial Part One, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project


 This is the first part of the tutorial for my March design team package for Country Craft Creations. graphic 45’s “Grow with Love” is so beautiful and so spring-feeling!  I love the colors and the florals!  

Since this is a larger project and it takes a while to create,  I decided to divide it up into a couple of tutorials. In the next tutorial we will do the goodies that will go on the inside.  I can’t wait for you to see it!!!  It will be available in the next couple of days. 

Below is a list of the products I will be  using in this project and a cut list for the base, box and lid in this tutorial. Have fun and I’ll see you soon to finish it!  

***The following are the products in my design team package***

Graphic 45 Grow with Love, I received the patterned paper, the coordinating solid patterns and stripes, Chipboard sticker Set, and the chipboard tags and frames, but there are more items available in this collection...

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-grow-with-love-12x12-collection-kit#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&p=2&q=grow+with+love

Graphic 45 Brass Feet

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-staples-antique-brass-decorative-claw-feet

I'm also using Black and Banana Split Artisan Cardstock 

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock 

and white seam binding.  

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding 

I used light weight chipboard

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-light-weight-12x12-sheet 

score tape 

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape 

and Art Glitter Glue 

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/adhesives#cd9f/mobile/m=and&q=art+glitter+glue as well.

CUT LIST

Base:

2 - 7 1/2 x 7 1/2

1 - 3 3/8 x 5 5/8

Light weight chipboard

2 - 4 7/8 x 4 7/8

4 - 1 1/8 x 4 7/8

Box:

1 -10 x 10

2 - 10 x 5 1/2

1 - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

Lid:

1 - 10 1/4 x 10 1/4

Monday, February 26, 2024

Smashing my Stash...Simple Stories "Let's Get Crafty"


This is a video share that I thought I'd share.  I'm trying to smash my crafty stash, and I made some fun things...

I hope it inspires you to do the same.  There are so many fun things you can make with leftover items.  

Stay crafty, my friends!

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Birthday Photo File

 I have a quick video available of the prototype I made for my Photo File project I thought I’d share. I don’t usually do videos with my prototypes but I just love this project and it’s made with 🎈birthday papers🎈!

The papers are from my stash.


I hope you like it. The tutorial is here. 



Monday, February 19, 2024

Another We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board Tutorial...An Alternate Lid Design!!!


So, y'all know I love me my explosion boxes. In this video I decided to try a new lid technique using the explosion score board. I am also using up some left over papers that my BFF gave me as part of the #smashyourcraftystash2024 and #craftygoals2024. I am making this cute gift box/explosion box album with patterned paper only, and a cool new lid idea. I hope you like it.

I did make a cheat sheet for you to download/print for the cardstock sizes needed for this lid technique and will explain it in the video. I hope you like this idea. It was another one of my ah-ha moments. Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!! Here's the link to the cheat sheet for the NEW lid sizing.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Photo Cube Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

I'm back...YAY! I have finally been able to get this tutorial done. Ruth, from Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations (find this amazing Facebook page through this link) had asked me if I could figure this out, and I think I did. This is a fun project and it looks great in many different papers, and would be amazing with photos one it intermingled with the fantastic patterned papers I used. For the tutorial I used, from Country Craft Creations, "By the Seaside" and "Love You Forever" I also used scraps from a previous design team package, Echo Park's "Boho Baby" and a collection I purchased from Country Craft Creations, Prima's "Luna". The cardstock is artisan. I used Kraft in two of photo cubes, and White 100 lb for two of the photo cubes. I also used Art Glitter Glue. I hope you enjoy the tutorial...it is really fun to make and easy to do. The cut guide for the cardstock is simple, and I go through all of the patterned papers and their cutting in the tutorial. Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!! Triangles: 2 - 6 x 6 8 - 10 3/4 x 2 1/2 Box: 1 - 10 3/8 x 10 3/8 Belly Band 2 - 3 x 10

Friday, February 9, 2024

Horizontal Never Ending Mini Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

I thought I'd post this for a fun Friday night project. This is perfect for a quick project, quick gift, and also for a craft fair quickie project that will use up your scraps.  


This is a variation of my never ending album, and I quite like how it turned out. I used scraps of past design team packages, Simple Stories Boho Baby and our very own Country Craft Creations Bon Voyage! I hope you enjoy this fun project!!

Bon Voyage can be found here, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&q=voyage

Stay crafty, my friends!!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Smashing my Stash!




 I have a quick video sharing some final goodies I made with leftovers from a previous design package I had  It was back in March of 2022 and I was using Simple Stories Boho Baby  I also adapted Sandy Trefger’s free hinge tutorial to make a micro mini album that is just too cute for words!  All links to my previous projects and to Sandy’s tutorial is in my video, but here is the link to hers as well! https://youtu.be/6fGchnNG5ls?si=kecu5m7VdHnhQfRi

Smashing the last of my Simple Stories Boho Baby design team package from Country Craft Creations!  https://youtu.be/twO4eocGcmA 

 #countrycraftcreations #designteamproject #scrapbook #scrapbooking #minialbum #minialbumtutorial #scrapbooktutorial #papercraft #papercrafting #papercraftingtutorial 

#countrycraftcreationspapers #simplestories #simplestoriespapers #smashyourstash #smashyourcraftystash #smashyourcraftystash2024

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Smashing the rest of Country Craft Creations "Cupid's Heart" Collection...Come see what I made!!!



I had used this collection making the amazing Magnetic Explosion Box project I did, see the link below...and had to use the rest of the collection as a challenge to see what I could do.  This video will show you what I ended up making, and I'm so happy with how it all came out.  I hope you like it as well

Thanks for watching, stay crafty my friends!






Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Love Story Photo File...You have to see this!


 I have a tutorial you are going to LOVE!!!!

This is an extra design team project for Country Craft Creations using this amazing paper collection.  I make this photo file that will hold a ton of pictures and journaling.  It is a great album to show your love for someone, and it is different and interactive. 

I hope you love it, I know I do!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial Part 2


 Well, I did it...

I made BOTH OF THEM!  Come see what the boxes look like using Country Craft Creations "Chaps" and "Colors of Autumn" papers...Just GORGEOUS!

The links to all products are in the video description.  I really love his project and I know you will too.

Stay crafty, my friends!

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial, Part One

 

I have the first part of the tutorial done for my new Magnetic Explosion Box.  I'm super excited about it and I can't wait to share it with you.  I am planning on getting part two done tomorrow and publishing that for you.  I really hope you like it.  In the video description is a lot of information on the cardstock cutting and the products I used.  

Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you again very soon.

Stay crafty, my friends!!

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Cupid's Heart Magnetic Explosion Box Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 


Hello! Before I lose power in this nasty ice storm I wanted to post this walk through. 🥶 I have made a new design with my favorite explosion box, using magnets, and the amazing Valentine's collection "Cupids Heart". I am also using the 12 x 14 Artisan cardstock and the Glamour Cardstock for the first time. This box doesn't use the explosion scoreboard, just the "usual" one. I hope you enjoy the walk through and I'll be back soon with the tutorial.
STAY WARM AND SAFE!!!
Below is a list with links of the papers I'm using. Thanks do much for watching. I Cupid's Heart 8 x 8 https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Artisan Cardstock (I'm using 12 x 14 Pearl Sheen Natural, Red and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seam Binding (I'm using Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Glamour Cardstock (Gala Pink and Ocean Blue) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Scor Tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... The flower shaping mold is unfortunately sold out. I used punches from my stash.

Friday, January 5, 2024

NEW!!! Baby Explosion Box Tutorial, Large 6 x 6" size!

 


I have made a new explosion box, supersized to 6 x 6".  This was a request from one of my subscribers, so I hope that it is what they wanted to see!  

I made a smaller version that was too small for all I wanted to do with it...so the bigger size was just what was needed.  The video has all of the information in it, and a cutting guide in the description.  

I'm using Echo Parks "Our Baby" paper collection. It took about one pack. I also used Artisan Cardstock, seambinding and Art Glitter Glue from Country Craft Creations. https://countrycraftcreations.com

Thanks so much for watching and visiting my blog.  Have a super crafty day!

Monday, January 1, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 This post is a little wrap up and a little NEW YEARS FUN!


I made this journal that turned out amazing...I ended up doing a tutorial for it here....


AND...this video has a NEW paper bag hidden paper clip tutorial in it as well!  You have to check it out!!

This video is super fun...I did a crop with Country Craft Creations.  The theme was a slumber party with game night...I created this fun game board tutorial that will be amazing to make in so many different themes!


And then to usher in the new year...I am once again collaborating with  #craftygoals2024!!!  Come check out this amazing group of creators and designers who are sharing their goals and giving ideas for you to use in your crafty space!


I am going to try to be better and better about keeping the blog up.  For those of you who follow me, THANK YOU!  I appreciate all of your support!  Happy New Year...May it be happy, healthy and crafty!

💖💖💖

Michelle

Monday, December 18, 2023

New Style! Easel Calendar and Sticky Note Holder, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

The design team is endeavoring to create easy and quick, mass production friendly projects for craft fairs and the like. The craft fairs are coming back, THANK GOODNESS! We all need larger projects to share but we also need smaller projects. So, as I am getting ready to go sell at a craft fair later today, I thought I'd share a project I redesigned.

This is an easy, and adaptable calendar and sticky note holder, but it can be adapted easily. What I love about this is that the front of the pocket is BIGGER, so that if you have a bigger calendar or you would rather make it a photo mat area, you can. It will also "bump" up your sticky note pad for easy access AND has a dedicated pen holder. What more could you want??? The cut list is in the video...two pieces of cardstock and some patterned paper is all you need. I hope you enjoy the tutorial, and make some to sell (or keep) for yourself. They make great gifts and can be made super fast. It's a great stash buster as well, so win win win!!! Thanks for watching, and please visit Country Craft Creations for your crafting needs. I used Artisan Cardstock (Summer Ivory and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Patterned Papers exclusively from Country Craft Creations (Bloom Where You're Planted, Soar, Bee House, and Chaps) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Spacers (Must have these in your stash!!!! :) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...


Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Let's make some cupcake holders and decorations!




This is my newest tutorial, Christmas themed cupcake holders and cupcake pokes.  I wanted to make a festive way to show off your Christmas baked goods.  It's quick and easy and doesn't require a lot of paper, so it can be quite a stash buster also!

Thanks so much for watching.  Please visit Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com for these paper collections, and a TON more!

 

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Santa's Little Helper Pamphlet Project, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project


Hi all!!! This project was purely a whimsical idea that I needed to try. I had a few pages left over from this amazing collection and I decided to make a quick and easy project that smashed the paper pack. This is a quick pamphlet booklet type project that was whipped up in less than an hour and makes a cute gift or a great addition to your recipe book collection. You just need a few pages, I used 8x8 sheets of patterned paper and some scraps to make pockets. I used a couple of items from my stash also. I hope this is something you will try! Please visit Country Craft Creations at https://countrycraftcreations.com for this and many more exclusive to Country Craft Creations paper collections. There is something there you will love, believe me!!! Thanks for watching!

Blog Update...I have some new products to share with you!


This is the video sharing the upcoming February 2024 subscription box from Country Craft Creations.

I am so thankful to be a part of making a project for this subscription.  You can check out the video, then go to the web site and check it out.  There's still time to subscripe so you don't miss this exciting subscription.  https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes


This is a great collection of new papers from Country Craft Creations that you have to see to believe.  I know one is a fall collection, but it is a must have.  All of the information to get some for your own is in the video description.  And I also got an extra goodie in my package!!


This is a fantastic unboxing from Your Creative Studio.  It is a gorgeous box from September 2023.  You are going to love the amazing array of paper goodness in this package!