Hearth and Home Kitchen Center Altered Box Project

 

This is a quick walk through-talk through video that I did as a part of the Country Craft Creations design team.  I love this paper collection!!  Hearth and Home is by Simple Stories, and is available at Country Craft Creations.

I had these wooden boxes in my craft room and the inspiration struck me.  I think the colors are fantastic and they match my kitchen PERFECTLY!

I hope you like the video and it gives you inspiration!  Have a great day, and stay crafty!

Michelle

Midnight Kiss 3D Cards, A Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

 

This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations. I procrastinated on my Christmas Cards, so I decided to make some Happy New Year Cards! I'm using the amazing collection "Midnight Kiss", exclusively available at Country Craft Creations. We will make 4 cards: These are not new designs. I did not create these cards, they have been done before and around for a long while. I have been wanting to play with these designs, so I did. :) Pinwheel Tower (or Column) Card W Fold Card Z Fold Card Box Card (aka: Box Pop Up Card, Z Fold Box Card) I will give all of the measurements and the instructions during the tutorial. But, here are the basic cardstock measurements for these cards. Pinwheel Tower (or Column) Card 1 - 5 x 4 1/2 4 - 5 x 3 1/2 W Fold Card 1 - 4 1/4 x 11 1 - 1 3/4 x 11 Z Fold Card 1 - 12 x 9 (This will actually give you two card bases) Box Card (aka: Box Pop Up Card, Z Fold Box Card) 1 - 4 1/4 x 11 2 - 2 1/8 x 11 Supplies used: You can click the links to get directly to the store if you wish. Cardstock for Bases, Artisan Black Mirror Gold Paper Other options for coordinating cardstock that match this paper collection include: Pearl Sheen Natural and White Mirrored Gold and Mirrored Silver (See link above) Artisan Cardstock: Grey, Winter Grey (See link above) My Colors: Pink Delight Shimmer, White, Granite Shimmer, Golden Yellow Shimmer Patterned papers for the fronts of the banners, I used 5 different papers from "Midnight Kiss" Art Glitter Glue Black foam tape I used some ribbon from my stash as well. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and have a fantastic holiday season!

Midnight Kiss Exchangeable Banner Tutorial

 HELLO! It's almost the new year...finally, right?

I had an idea and this is the tutorial! I am using the magnificent paper collection by Country Craft Creations called "Midnight Kiss". It is a beautiful collection for New Year's, and also could be used for any fancy "night on the town". It is available at Country Craft Creations exclusively.

I made a banner, but there are a few different things with this banner.  

First, it is "offset", meaning it has an angle to it, which is a little different. Second, it is exchangeable! I found a beaded garland and had an idea...hang the garland, and make the banner pieces so that you can exchange them out! How many of us make banners for decorations? This way, with this idea, you can leave the garland up, and just exchange banner pieces for different holidays and events. I hope you enjoy the tutorial!!

There is a detailed description of the supplies you need to make this project in the video's description. Just click on the picture and it will take you to YouTube! And don't forget to check out Country Craft Creations for your paper crafting needs.

Happy EVERYTHING!!

Michelle

Midnight Kiss 3D Decor

 I did a walk through-talk through video on YouTube sharing this amazing paper collection "Midnight Kiss" by Country Craft Creations.  

This paper is amazing!!!  You can get yours in the Country Craft Creations store.  

Accordion Pocket Explosion Box December Daily Tutorial

 

This is the tutorial for the very simplified December Daily Explosion Box Idea that I shared a couple of days ago. If you are interested in seeing that version, the video is here...

This is my design team project for Country Craft Creations. You don't need a bunch of supplies for this one. It's quick and easy! I used the exclusive collection "Christmas Cheer" by Country Craft Creations I also used Artisan cardstock in Black, Olive, Red and Pearl Sheen Natural Other supplies from Country Craft Creations: Seam Binding in Black and Red Black foam tape

From my stash I used one eyelet and some tinsel trim. I also inked the patterned papers with Distress ink by Tim Holtz, in Vintage Photo. I also used a small piece of chipboard for the star on the lid. For the box you will need one cardstock at 12 x 12 and for the lid, one piece 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 The pockets are made from 4 pieces of cardstock at 8 3/4 x 2 1/2. These are made from black cardstock. The tags are 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and are made from Green, Red and Pearl Sheen Natural. You will need 8 of each. The center trifold is made from a piece that is 11 1/4 x 3 3/4 (black cardstock) with red cardstock mats that are 3 5/8 x 3 5/8, you will need 4 of these. Thanks so much for watching and stay tuned for more fun tutorials coming soon!!

Winter Tag Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, is Available!

This is a design team project I created for Country Craft Creations where I used the awesome collection by Echo Park called "Winter". This is a really fun design where the pages create pockets and there is a fun tag assembly piece that goes with each page. I hope you enjoy the tutorial.

Below is the cutting list and the supply. It does take quite a bit of supply. However, this album can hold a ton of pictures. This album is perfect for all winter long! I used the following items from Country Craft Creations: Artisan Cardstock in Navy, Denin and Antique Winter Grey Art Glitter Glue Black Foam Tape 28 Lilac Lane Embellishment kit (on reorder and will be in the store soon) Echo Park "Winter" papers, coordinating solid paper, chipboard pieces, stickers, die cuts and frames/tags Seam Binding in white Chipboard Items from my stash included 8 eyelets, acetate for the shaker, the chain and jump rings used for the charm assembly. In all I used 1 sheet of chipboard, 4 sheets of Artisan Antique Grey, 14 sheets of Navy, 6 sheets of Denim. I used 12 patterned papers from the collection and all 6 of the coordinating solid papers. Cutting List: COVER: Chipboard 2 - 6 x 8 1 - 3 x 6 Cardstock to cover chipboard 2 - 8 x 10 1 - 6 x 8 1 - 6 x 5 7/8 PAGES: 5 - 7 3/4 x 12 TAG ASSEMBLY: (SAVE PIECES CUT DURING TUTORIAL TO USE ON PAGES 2 AND 4) 5 - 10 x 12 POCKETS: Pages 1 and 5 2 - 8 x 3 POCKET and BELLY BAND: Page 3 1 - 4 x 6 3/4 1 - 4 1/2 x 2 FLAPS: Pages 2 and 4 all 5 pieces leftover from making tags plus... 1 - 5 1/2 x 5 WATERFALLS: Inside front and back covers 2 - 5 x 12 2 - 5 x 11 2 - 5 x 5 1/2 SHAKER ELEMENT FOR COVER: Base: 1 - 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 1 - 4 x 6 cut apart card Acetate: 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 Frame: 1 - 4 5/8 x 6 5/8, cut middle out so there is a 1/2" border. Please note: I admit I am not a shaker maker, this is maybe the third I have ever done. I don't make it during the tutorial but I talk you through what I did to make it. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks so much for watching, and have great fun making this album!

Do You Want to Build a Snowman???

 

I have a new tutorial I designed for Country Craft Creations.  This tutorial uses the We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board and the Echo Park "Winter" paper collection.  I hope you like it!  It's a fun cross between an explosion box mini album, gift box and decor piece.  

I am using a great variety of products from Country Craft Creations, including lace, and embellishments as well. The links for the products are below. I hope you check them out, they are AMAZING! Country Craft Creations is amazing...check out all of their products here: https://countrycraftcreations.com This project uses 4 sheets of 12 x 12 Artisan cardstock in White, two in Pearl Sheen White, and three sheets of Black. I only used 5 sheets of patterned paper for this project, however you can decorate it with however many patterns you want. Below is a cutting list for the project. Please don't cut your patterned papers yet, as I will explain what part of the boxes and lids to cover in the video...SOME OF THE SURFACES ARE NOT COVERED WITH PATTERNED PAPER. XXL BOX: (Box is white cardstock) Box: 1 - 12 x 12 Patterned paper for Box: Squares are 3 7/8 x 3 7/8, the triangles are cut from squares that are 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 Lid: 1 - 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 (lid is Pearl Sheen White cardstock) Patterned paper for Lid: Square is 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 and the sides are 4 - 4 1/8 x 1 XL BOX: (Box is white cardstock) Box: 1 - 11 x 11 Patterned paper for Box: Squares are 3 5/8 x 3 5/8, and the triangles are cut from squares that are 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 Lid: 1 - 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 (Lid is Pearl Sheen White cardstock) Patterned paper for lid: square is 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 and the sides are 4 - 3 7/8 x 1 L BOX: (Box is white Cardstock) Box: 1 - 10 x 10 Patterned paper for Box: Squares are 3 1/4 x 3 1/4, and the triangles are cut from squares that are 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 Lid: 1 - 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 (this is cut from black cardstock) Patterned paper for lid: 1 - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2, and the sides 4 - 3 1/2 x 1 "TOP HAT" gift box (cut from black cardstock) 1 - 7 x 7 1 - 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 Patterned paper for squares 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 And now for the measurements of the cardstock you would need for the "new" form of gift box that you can make. These will made a completely enclosed gift box, just like I created with the top hat! XXL: 1 - 12 x 12 and 1 - 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 XL: 1 - 11 x 11 and 1 - 10 7/8 x 10 7/8 L: 1 - 10 x 10 and 1 - 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 M: 1 - 9 x 9 and 1 - 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 S: 1 - 8 x 8 and 1 - 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 XS: 1 - 7 x 7 and 1 - 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 XXS: 1 - 6 x 6 and 1 - 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 Artisan Cardstock, White https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-cardstock-white Artisan Cardstock, Pearl Sheen White https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-cardstock-white Lace https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-cardstock-white 28 Lilac Lane Embellishments (currently on reorder, and will be back soon) Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/art-glue We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/we-r-memory-keepers/products/we-r-memory-keepers-explosion-board Echo Park "Winter" collection https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=echo%20park%20winter* PHEW! I think that's it...thank you for watching! Have fun!!!