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!!!

Photo Box Project using Country Craft Creations "Bountiful Blessings" and "Santa's Little Helper"

 

Hello and welcome to my design team project tutorial. This is a project I created for Country Craft Creations, and it uses the exclusive designer papers "Bountiful Blessings" in one example, and "Santa's Little Helper" in the other. I created this album/photo box with the idea in mind that you can add a few key photos, and then put the rest in a photo box to store. I have added a new "lifter" to aid in getting the photos out of the box. I hope you enjoy the tutorial! I use the Lay Flat Cover Method for the cover. I do not go over this in the video. I did a tutorial on how to do it here.

Below is a cutting guide for the base cardstock. All measurements and instructions will be given in the tutorial. This album didn't take too many papers. I used about 8 sheets of a main color cardstock, and 1-2 sheets of a coordinating cardstock. I used about 10 sheets of 12x12 paper ("Bountiful Blessings") and about 16 sheets of 8x8 paper ("Santa's Little Helper"). Additional supplies from Country Craft Creaiotns include seam binding, lace, score tape sheets, Art Glitter Glue, flowers and tags. I added bling and a mini wooden spoon from my stash. 

Please visit Country Craft Creations for all of your paper crafting needs. Thanks for watching!!! Heavy Weight Chipboard: 2 - 6 x 8 1 - 2 1/2 x 6 Cardstock to Cover Chipboard: 2 - 8 x 10 1 - 5 1/2 x 8 1 - 5 1/2 x 5 7/8 Inside Left Cover Pocket Assembly: 1 - 5 1/2 x 8 1 - 3 x 8 Right Cover Base: 1 - 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 Flaps to Cover the Box: Piece A: 1 - 5 7/8 x 10 3/8 Piece B: 1 - 7 7/8 x 8 1/4 Piece C: 1 7 7/8 x 8 1/8 Inner Box: Base: 1 - 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 Sides: 2 - 4 x 8 1/2 2 - 4 x 5 Lifter: 1 - 9 1/2

Country Craft Creations Calendar Hop, Let’s Make a Perpetual Calendar!

 

I have a great project for you today!

I made a wall hanging perpetual calendar using the exclusive collection “Remember the Time” by Country Craft Creations. This collection is available at http://countrycraftcreations.com 

This hop has 15 designers and is spread out over the next few days. Below are links to all of the designers YouTube channels. There are also prizes available so please read the contest rules and have some fun with the calendar projects!  

Here are the scheduled times + links  to each participating Country Craft Creations Designers’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL  for the Remember the Time YouTube Hop!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2021

8 am  MST: Debbie (Project39 Mini Albums) https://www.youtube.com/c/Project39MiniAlbums/videos

11 am MST: Margaret (Margaret Naab Designs)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwU7ggeHUdmhDw2DhvYpAg

2 pm MST: Michelle (A Creative Operation) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7f48hi09IcydCud9YZsqNQ

5 pm MST Jenn (Jenn DuBell) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJtc78edx6ngtkLs4dLrdA

8 pm MST Tiffany (Let’s Get Scrappy) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXmErKRSd442t8QIU-tb6g

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021

8 am MST: Ann Marie (Ann Marie Cholewinski) https://www.youtube.com/user/annmariecho40

11 am MST:  Tammy (Country Craft Creations) LIVE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDubVXV1jZld332JKWY2bw

2 pm MST: Jacqualine (Jacqs Scraps) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtLDR5IAZLi71L3Jw8CDybQ

5 pm MST: Nicole (MadefromScrap) https://www.youtube.com/user/Nlynn35

8 pm MST: Patty (Pattys Crafty Spot) https://www.youtube.com/pattyscraftyspot

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021

8 am MST: Bobbie (The Paper Jungle) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Zy2VkYnqlF1VyJGIpzAzw

11 am MST: Kim (Kim Kan’t Stop Krafting) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqcvVPKQX8sRJXOGdsfG9A

2 pm MST: Bonnie (All Things Paper by Bonnie) LIVE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4uPgB1GNbV1xyyx2XSVlmQ

5 pm MST: Jen (Scrapping Under the Influence) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrL49i3sc_aV48_DXPZgfA

8 pm MST:  Sandy (Sandy Trefger Creative Designs)  https://www.youtube.com/c/SandyTrefger

Project Share Video with Country Craft Creations Papers Bountiful Blessings and Santa’s Little Helper papers

I have a design team project share video that has two different ideas in it!  This isn't a full tutorial, but I do explain everything that I did to create these projects, and I hope that it inspires you to alter your own items using these gorgeous papers!

  I used "Bountiful Blessings" and "Santa's Little Helper".  I do have a tutorial using  "Santa's Little Helper" and "Plaid Pumpkin Patch" coming soon!

  I hope you enjoy, and don't forget...Friday is when the "Remember The Time" Calendar Hop Starts!!!

Please visit Country Craft Creations at http://countrycraftcreations.com. You’ll love it!  

Squash Fold Exploding Gift Box Tutorial

 

Good morning!  I was given an extra day off of work today, so surprise, my tutorial for the Squash Fold Exploding Gift Box is live!!  This uses the Country Craft Creations paper collection “Christmas Cheer” and the We R Memory Keepers Explosion Scoreboard. It’s available in the store, here’s the link.  You need this board!!!  I love it and I’m having fun coming up with all of the fun ideas to do with it. 

Have fun with this unique one way to make a gift box!  Seriously, I think this is pretty cool!  

Bountiful Blessings Recipe Box, A Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

I have just published a tutorial using "Bountiful Blessings". This is a recipe box, like the recipe box I used to keep all of the lovely cards I received in the last virtual retreat we had this past summer. I had several requests to share how I made it. These papers are PERFECT for this project. I made some pocket tags to go inside and hold recipes. I also made the flowers using a Graphic 45 Die that I bought from Country Craft Creations. It made the perfect flowers using the scraps of papers leftover. I hope you like it! I really enjoyed making it!

Save the dates!!! All of the designers from Country Craft Creations will be participating in this hop and I'm sure you will find the PERFECT CALENDAR PROJECT for the upcoming new year! The video shows the scheduled times for each of the designers. There will be prizes, (the actual prizes being given will be disclosed soon) so more information about that is below! I can't wait for you to see what I came up with and I can not wait to see what the other designers came up with. It's always so amazing to see what different projects and ideas 15 people can do with the same paper collection.  

Country Craft Creations 

Remember the Time Official Hop + Prize Giveaway Rules

*Hop + Prize Giveaway runs from 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time November 26, 2021 through 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time November 29, 2021
*Prizes for USA residents only
*No purchase required
*Must be 18 years or older
*Like each Hop Video
*Must leave a comment on each Hop Video, only 1 comment per Hop Video
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*Prize winners (USA only) will be drawn on November 30, 2021. Winners will be announced in a separate Prize Winner Video on Participating Hop Channels.
*A random drawing from all qualified Hop Comments will determine winners for the different prizes:
LIST OF PRIZES AND VALUES WILL BE ADDED HERE
*Winners must contact Country Craft Creations by email at: countrycraftcreations@outlook.com by December 7, 2021.
*Prizes will be awarded within 3 business days of receiving the email notification from the winner. Gift Certificates will be emailed to the winner. Paper Collections will be mailed.
Entries for the random prize drawings will come from eligible comments on each Hop Tutorial Video. Comments must be posted to participating YouTube channels from 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time November 26, 2021 through 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time November 29, 2021. Limit one comment per participating video. USA residents only.
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Disclaimer: The prizes for this Hop are sponsored and provided by Country Craft Creations.
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This is another remake of a previous album that I did in 2014. The original posts on YouTube start with this one. I was just starting to do tutorials on YouTube and this series is 8 short videos in all. I updated the book and revamped it in this tutorial.

I used the lay flat album cover method you can see here... I also used my stacked waterfall method you can see here... There is a walk through at the beginning of the video. In that album I use the paper collection "Majestic Dreams". During the tutorial I use the paper collection "Autumn Orchard". Pictures of this album completed are at the end of the video. These papers are exclusively available at Country Craft Creations.  

I used about 16 sheets of Artisan cardstock for the base color and 4 sheets of a contrasting cardstock for photo mats (I used Artisan Pearl Sheen Gold for that). I also used about 1 sheet of Olive Artisan cardstock for some accents. These are available at Country Craft Creations. Also from the store I used chipboard, Art Glitter Glue, Graphic 45 tags and seam binding in Chocolate and Olive. I hope you enjoy the tutorial. Below is a cutting guide for the cardstock and chipboard. COVER Chipboard: 2 - 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 1 - 3 x 8 1/2 Cardstock: 2 - 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 1 - 6 x 10 1/2 1 - 6 x 8 3/8 BINDING PIECES 5 - 1 1/4 x 8 PAGES Page 1: 1 - 12 x 9 1/8 (base) 2 - 3 x 1 (pocket attachments, optional) 2 - 4 x 8 (tags for top pocket) 2 - 5 x 7 (tags in pockets) Page 2: 1 - 6 x 8 (base page) 1 - 6 x 9 (base page) 1 - 6 1/2 x 9 (booklet) 1 - 3 1/4 6 1/2 (tag) 2 - 5 x 7 (tags in side pocket) Page 3: (split pockets) 2 - 6 x 8 1/2 (pockets) 2 - 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 (tags) Page 4: 1 - 8 x 11 1/2 (base page) 1 - 2 1/2 x 8 (pocket) 1 - 8 1/2 x 1 3/4 (belly band) 2 - 3 x 4 1/2 (tags for belly band) 1 - 7 x 4 1/2 (top flap on back of the page) 1 - 7 1/2 x 5 (pocket for back of the page) Page 5: 1 - 12 x 8 (base page) 2 - 3 x 1 (pocket attachments - optional) 1 - 6 1/2 x 9 (booklet) WATERFALL (Front inside cover) 1 - 12 x 5 3/4 1 - 11 x 5 3/4 1 - 10 x 5 3/4 1 - 5 x 5 3/4 FOLD OUT (Back inside cover) I give all measurements and instructions in the tutorial. I have tried to make sure that the above information is accurate. Thank you for watching and have a great time making a book for your own!!

 It is LIVE!!  My video tutorial is ready and available!

This is the second volume of my "Our Year" album series that I created for Country Craft Creations.  I am using their exclusive paper collection, "Remember the Time" and it is available in their shop at https://countrycraftcreations.com

This album covers July through December.  If you haven't seen the first volume, it is here...

This album collection is a great way to save your memories for the year to come.

Please check out my YouTube and please check out Country Craft Creations.

Stay Crafty, my friends!!!

Michelle

October Craftology Box Project (Country Craft Creations) Walk Through Video

Hi all, welcome and happy Sunday!

I have the walk through video posted for my album, volume 2 of "Our Year" using the "Remember the Time" paper collection exclusively available at Country Craft Creations.  

I hope you enjoy the video.  The tutorial will be published October 10th, at 9 am Pacific Time.

Thanks and stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle

 Hello! Here’s a quick, easy and fun project to do that would make a great present with a little wow factor included. It's a blast from the scrapbooking past.

Tammy of Country Craft Creations challenged the designers to find a past project that we have either never done a tutorial on or a project that we did to a tutorial on in the past but wanted to resurrect and/or revamp it. So…I am resurrecting and revamping this explosion album I did in 2011. The link to my original blog post is here, and the other album I made is here. It is a fun project that I did two different ways in the past. I combined them into a new and revamped project. I am using Christmas Dreams and Midnight Ride to show you different looks (and because this is the third attempt to do this tutorial!), both collections are exclusive to Country Craft Creations at http://countrycraftcreations.com. Below is a cut list. It took about 11 sheets of cardstock in your base color, and 2-3 sheets of cardstock for photo mats. I used almost an entire pack of 8x8 paper (Christmas Dreams) and about 14 sheets of 12x12 patterned paper (Midnight Ride). Thanks for watching, and have fun with this tutorial! Outer Layer Base: 5 - 8 x 8 Outer Layer Gatefold: 2 - 5 x 8 Inner Layer Base: 5 - 7 x 7 Inner Layer Gatefold: 2 - 4 1/8 x 7 Page Flip: 1 - 12 x 7 I also used 4 pieces of seam binding at 12" each for closures.

4 in 1 Mini Album Tutorial

 Here it is...the cute, quick, easy and versatile mini album that I think you will love!

This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations...and I was able to showcase 5 different collections with this design.  

*Autumn Orchard

*Midnight Ride

*Bountiful Blessings

*Christmas Cheer

*Sweet Southern Mess

These paper collections are exclusive to Country Craft Creations.  In the albums, from the store, I also used Artisan Cardstock, seambinding and Art Glitter Glue.  Check out the store for lots of excellent paper crafting supplies.

The possibilities are endless with this album, and it would make a great Christmas gift!

Thanks for visiting and thanks for checking out the tutorial and stay crafty!!!

Michelle

Bewitching Hour Configuration Album Tutorial

I have my tutorial uploaded to YouTube. This is my second project using “Bewitching Hour”, an exclusive to Country Craft Creations paper collection. 

This album was designed by request, and although I used Artisan 12x12 cardstock, you could use 8 1/2” x 11. This is another configuration album, each page is scored  the same, but one different cut can give many looks. Have fun!  

Country Craft Creations 

Http://countrycraftcreations.com 

A Halloween Box Decor Piece using Graphic 45's Rare Oddities

I finally finished it!!!  I'm so happy!!!

I made this amazing box full of goodies with a Graphic 45 collection from 2015!!!  

This is the Rare Oddities collection!

I started this project in 2015 when this collection came out.  I worked on it for a while, then for some reason I can't remember, I put it away unfinished.  I dug it out and finally finished it.

This piece is amazing and fun and full of great things.  I love how it turned out.

This is going to be a great addition to my Halloween decor.  

I made this little album, that was made with envelopes.  Please don't ask where I got it...I really don't remember...remember I put this away for a long time.

It is decorated with the patterned papers and the embellishments that came with the collection.  

Each envelope has a tag.

I made file folders and filled them with journaling cards.

I created a box to go in the box and filled it with all sorts of goodies.

I took some paper bags and decorated them.  I added a witches broom, made bookmarks, and added a skeleton key.  I also covered some tags with the patterned papers.  In the box you will see a bat, I backed him with some of the papers as well.

In the paper bags I added more cards.

I have test tubes full of fun, and made my fairy skeleton.

I have a bottle of Raven feathers and a box...

In the box a secret letter, skull, flower and another bottle.  

The feathers were made with a die that I have.

I found this cute notebook that I added to the mix, and used some stickers in it.  I also found this cute cutting board that I turned into a clipboard and added more journaling cards.

I am very pleased with this project.  Even though it took so long to complete, it will be a treasured Halloween decor piece for years to come.

Stay crafty and scary, my friends!

Michelle

A reversible decor piece for fall and Halloween!!!

 I created this cute decor piece that is reversible.  One side is Fall, one side is Halloween.

I used a wooden pumpkin stack from Hobby Lobby, and the exclusive papers from Country Craft Creations called "Autumn Orchard" and "Midnight Ride".  Please check out this video!

It was fun and easy to do and it will make a great addition to your decor!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle

Bewitching Hour October Daily Album Tutorial

Today I am sharing a walk through and tutorial on my album I made using the exclusive paper collection "Bewitching Hour" by Country Craft Creations. This is my first project for this design team package that I have made, and I think you will like it.

I am calling it an October Daily because I purposefully put enough places to add AT LEAST 31 pictures. I have done this before for myself, making a daily October/Halloween Daily album. We have thrown great parties and have decorated our house throughout, and I have loved documenting the experience of the month. There are pockets also included in the album to put any extras...invitations, recipes, party planning notes, etc.

Below is a cutting list. I give the list for the chipboard and cardstock, but don't for the patterned papers. I do cut them 1/8" smaller than the piece of cardstock they are covering. Also, I used the "Lay Flat" method for the cover which I do not cover in the video...but I did do a tutorial that you can see here. I give all measurements in the video and below. The method is exactly the same. This album took 12 sheets of Artisan cardstock for the base, I used black. I also used two sheets each of orange and purple from my stash (which are used for mats). I used 13 sheets of patterned paper, which included using cutaparts, so approximately 11 sheets of patterned paper total not including the cards and embellishments. I also used seam binding. The products (and also Score Tape sheets used for the covers, and Art Glitter Glue) are from Country Craft Creations. Please check them out! Also, if you haven't done this yet, check out the Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations Facebook group page. There you will be kept up on all of the exclusive new papers that have been coming, and will be coming, and you will be notified of all of the awesome free tutorials that the designers are creating for you. Thanks for watching...stay tuned for other fun tutorials! Cutting List: Chipboard for cover: 2 - 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 1 - 2 1/4 x 8 1/2 Cardstock to cover chipboard for cover: 2 - 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 1 - 5 1/4 x 10 1/2 1 - 6 x 8 3/8 Cardstock to cover inside front and back cover: 2 - 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 Base Pages: 2 - 9 x 8 1/4 2 - 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 "Gatefold" mini page: 2 - 6 5/8 x 12 Waterfalls: 8 - 6 x 8 1/2

 It’s time!!!  The Country Craft Creations Handmade for Christmas YouTube Hop is happening!  Please head on over to my YouTube channel and check out my tutorial on this cute mini version of an explosion box reimagined into an ORNAMENT!!!

Be sure to read all of the information in my video description for a list of the other designers involved in the hop and for the CONTEST INFORMATION!  Please also remember to check out Country Craft Creations at http://countrycraftcreations.com for the exclusive papers, “Christmas Cheer” that  I used in this project!  

Have fun and stay crafty!!

Michelle

Fall crafting!

 I made a cute fall project using Dollar Store items.  I found two plain wood truck signs ready to paint, and painted them.  I put a crate in-between the trucks to hold the cute scarecrows and the sunflowers.  It was so easy to make and fun to do.  I don't have a lot of fall decorations, but for less than $10 (the sunflowers were actually on sale from Michael's) I have this cute decoration!  I love the whole truck decor idea, and if you can see in the background of the first picture, on my mantle I made one from a Silhouette file I bought.  I usually decorate it for the seasons, but haven't broke out what fall things I have.  

What are you going to do to decorate for fall?

Stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle

Tall Explosion Gift Box Album Tutorial

 

Here it is...the tutorial for my newest explosion album that's also a gift box!  I am using the exclusive collection "Gentlemen Fleur" for this tutorial and it is only available at Country Craft Creations.  Please go check out the store for this and so many other paper crafting supplies, including a huge assortment of design paper that you will not find anywhere else...(Wait til you see what I got for Halloween and Christmas!)

I am using the We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board for this tutorial, HOWEVER, I know it is very very hard to find and so I am giving all measurements so that you can also use a conventional scoreboard if you don't have the explosion board.  I love the explosion board, because it really takes a lot of work out of making these boxes, but it can be done super easily with my measurements I give in the tutorial.  

I hope you have fun with it, and stay crafty!  Have a great weekend!

Michelle

Tall Explosion Gift Box and Album Walk Through

 I made this awesome project because one of my amazing followers asked me to create it.  A while ago I did a tutorial for a Tall Explosion Gift Box...

She asked me if I could make it into an album.  I did it and the tutorial will be coming very soon...this weekend in fact!

I created a gift box/album that is 6" tall, and 4" square.  It is a fun project to do and I think you will like it. I am using the exclusive collection only available from Country Craft Creations called "Gentlemen Fleur".  It is a gorgeous collection and it made a great gift item!  

I did use my We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board to make the project, BUT...I will also give you the directions to make one using a conventional score board.  I know these boards are hard to find so I will help you so that you can make one whether you have one or not!

Please go check out the walk through and check out the store.  I'll be back soon to let you know when the tutorial is posted.

Stay crafty, my friends,

Michelle