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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Country Craft Creations, Heritage Product Line Haul, Hybrid Junk Journal Collection!




 Have I got a treat for you! This is the new Heritage line from Country Craft Creations and it is FABULOUS! Our own Jacqualine Hart (Jacqs Scraps, https://www.youtube.com/@JacqsScraps) has designed this exclusive collection for Country Craft Creations and you are going to LOVE IT! This is a Hybrid Collection, meaning it is perfect for Junk Journaling, album making, any project you want to create to preserve your memories for the future generations. I can not wait to share this 
with you and to dive into making a project with it.


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.  




Monday, March 3, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, MINI ALBUM TUTORIAL, "BABY ON BOARD, IT'S A BOY!"



You are going to love this one!!!


Above is the link to the full walk through of my newest creation for the 
Country Craft Creations Design Team.  

I'm using Echo Park's "Baby on Board, It's a Boy!" paper collection and it is 
TOO DARN CUTE!!!


The link above is for the full tutorial.  I really hope you like it, I really had so much fun putting it together.

I have a lot of information in the video description, including a cute guide for the cardstock and chipboard.

Thanks for your support, and Stay Crafty, My Friends!!!

Here is information to get the supplies I used so you can make one too!The entire selection of Echo Park, “Baby on Board, It’s a Boy!” can be found here

With the package I received 2 each of every paper, including the coordinating cardstock, a page of stickers, The Frames and Tags pack and the enamel dots. Seam Binding, 2 yards each of Golden Rod and Nurust Burlap Jute Twine, 2 yards of Navy Tonic Studios Pearlescent Cardstock, Navy Dazzle I also received two sheets of heavy weight chipboard (see link below)


And 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


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 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.  


 

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Sharing my February #paperstashsmash makes for February, and what I'm going to SMASH for March

This month we focused on smashing our 6 x 6 paper pads...so much fun, and also very challenging.  What to do when you you have minimal embellishments to go with your paper???

I figured it out!


I just wanted to share a couple things with you today.  This first video is a quick share of a super adorable mini junk journal that I made as part of this project.


This is a full video about what I smashed for February...check out all of the cute Easter projects...everything from decor to candy holders!

I have lots of information in the videos description to all of the other creators involved in this project.  Please do check them out.  It's amazing what you can create!

I hope you enjoy the projects! Stay Crafty, and Smash those paper pads!





 

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Explosion Box Tutorial with an Attached Lid and a Mini Candy Basket!


 Hi all! Here’s a quick tutorial on the boxes I shared a bit ago. This is a project for the #paperstashsmash collab that I am participating in. I hope you like it! My original video where I shared this box is here, https://youtu.be/XCs-7uquXaA. I will do a separate video for the mini explosion box in a different video.

Every month a great group of creators are going to choose papers to get out of our stash, and share what we are making. We will do videos on the 1st of every month, at 0900 Pacific, and show what we made with the previous months paper selections, and what we will be working with for the next month. Please like and subscribe and share in the fun. If you want to join along, use the #paperstashsmash, we would all love to see! The larger box was one I saw and converted to inches from centimeters, and I love how it turned out as an Easter gift, especially with the mini basket inside. The original tutorial I converted is here: https://youtu.be/hRLVKXgB2Ag?si=-dsc35jYgGH31MA2. CUT LIST FOR CARDSTOCK: Box, 1 - 11 1/4 x 12 Lid, 1 - 11 5/8 x 7 3/4 Inner Basket, 1 - 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 Here is a list of collaborators that are involved in this project. The links are to their YouTube Channels, but in our monthly videos you will be given links to their monthly videos. Go share some love and visit to like and subscribe to them. We all really appreciate the support. List of Collaborators: Heather: https://www.youtube.com/@coveredbygracecreations9586 Candy Chelepy https://www.youtube.com/@Apieceofme62 Bitty Penny https://www.youtube.com/@BittyPenny East Bay Stamp Chick Michelle Hale https://www.youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHale A Creative Operation https://www.youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Party Planner Paperie https://www.youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie Project39 Mini Albums https://www.youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums KarolinasKrafts https://www.youtube.com/@KarolinasKrafts Paper Moon Journals https://www.youtube.com/@papermoonjournals Lunna Creates https://www.youtube.com/@lunnacreates4101 madebycarlyrose https://www.youtube.com/@madebycarlyrose Thanks so much for watching, stay crafty, my friends! 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Explosion BLOCKS Tutorial!!!


Here it is!!!  I am so excited about this tutorial and you will be too!  

Thanks so much for all of your support and for watching my tutorial.  

Here's some information for you:


Here's the package haul video in case you want to go back and 
check out the items I received.


Here's the walk through of my project so you can see what 
you are going to be making.

This is the cut guide for my project, for all three boxes.

CUT GUIDE: Navy Blue (three sheets total) Box, 3 - 12 x 12 Baby Blue (approximately 9 sheets total) Lid, 3 - 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 Accordion fold outs for pockets, 6 - 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 Accordion booklets in the center of the box: 3 - 8 x 3 3/4 27 - 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 White Artisan 65 lb for photo mats, one sheet

The entire selection of Echo Park, “Baby on Board, It’s a Boy!” can be found here With the package I received 2 each of every paper, including the coordinating cardstock, a page of stickers, The Frames and Tags pack and the enamel dots. Seam Binding, 2 yards each of Golden Rod and Nurust Burlap Jute Twine, 2 yards of Navy Tonic Studios Pearlescent Cardstock, Navy Dazzle I also received two sheets of heavy weight chipboard (see link below)


And 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


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 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.  






 

Monday, February 24, 2025

Country Craft Creations, Design Team Project Walk Through, Explosion Blocks!!


I came up with a cute project you will love.  It's an album, a decor piece, and a memorabilia holder all in one!  The paper told me to make "wooden blocks" and this is what I came up with!  The paper is gorgeous and bright and so fun.  I hope you enjoy the video.  The tutorial will be up soon!

 I have all of the supplies I received and more listed below!  


Thanks so much for supporting me and Country Craft Creations.  I will see you soon!  

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

The entire selection of Echo Park, “Baby on Board, It’s a Boy!” can be found here With the package I received 2 each of every paper, including the coordinating cardstock, a page of stickers, The Frames and Tags pack and the enamel dots. Seam Binding, 2 yards each of Golden Rod and Nurust Burlap Jute Twine, 2 yards of Navy Tonic Studios Pearlescent Cardstock, Navy Dazzle I also received two sheets of heavy weight chipboard (see link below)


And 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


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 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.  

Monday, February 17, 2025

Travelers Notebook Tutorial Available, part of my #paperstashsmash collaboration


Above is the tutorial I did as a request from a couple of my viewers. Thank you!  
I had originally not planned on doing one but I am so glad I did.  
I recreated it, added some NEW ideas, and made a companion to my planner.

I LOVE IT!


This is the share video that I did that prompted the asks.  

And here is my planner set up video in case you want to check that out.


Thanks for watching.  Thanks for not minding my Halloween/spooky obsession and always remember to 

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Michelle




Sunday, February 16, 2025

Easter Mini Album, A Share Video is Available for the #paperstashsmash Collaboration


I have a quick video share of this adorable mini album I made from my
 6 x 6 paper pad I'm trying to smash this month.  I made this adorable 
mini album and used several dies and punches to do it.  
I also feature this cute crocheted butterfly on the cover!

I do hope you like i!  Thanks for watching, and Stay Crafty, My Friends!





 

Friday, February 14, 2025

Design Team Haul Alert!!! Echo Park "Baby on Board, It's a Boy!"



 I received my Country Craft Creations Design Team Package and you have to see this collection.  Echo Park's "Baby on Board, It's a Boy!" is so dang cute, I can't wait to share with you and get to making a great project!



I have all of the supplies I received and more listed below!  

Thanks so much for supporting me and Country Craft Creations.  I will see you soon!  

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

The entire selection of Echo Park, “Baby on Board, It’s a Boy!” can be found here With the package I received 2 each of every paper, including the coordinating cardstock, a page of stickers, The Frames and Tags pack and the enamel dots. Seam Binding, 2 yards each of Golden Rod and Nurust Burlap Jute Twine, 2 yards of Navy Tonic Studios Pearlescent Cardstock, Navy Dazzle I also received two sheets of heavy weight chipboard (see link below)


And 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


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 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.  

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Country Craft Creations, Bonus Design Team Project, Ireland Forever, Configuration Tag Album Redo!

 


I had an idea today! LOL! I am remaking and reimagining the Love Letters Configuration Tag, Card Album Tutorial that I did for Country Craft Creations in January of 2022. That tutorial will be referred to a lot in this video so please see it again (or for the first time if you missed it). This is really easy and a fun way to expand on that idea. I did the tutorial "on the fly" so if you have questions please let me know. There is a lot of information in this video so please check it out :) If you are new to Country Craft Creations and want to start shopping 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 Papers: I used Ireland Forever in this tutorial, and used Love Letters and Love is in the Air in the previous tutorial. All Country Craft Creations exclusive papers can be found here. I used Green Artisan Cardstock (link below) Alternates for the Gold include: Tonic Studios has gold mirror paper Seam Binding, I used Ivory Graphic 45 tags, I used 2 of the Large ones Prima Flowers 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 CUT GUIDE Covers 2 - 12 x 12 Connector/Spine 1 - 2 1/2 x 9 Inside Cover Flaps 2 - 5 x 6 1/2 2 - 4 1/2 x 4 Inner Page 1 - 9 1/2 x 8 Diagonal Pocket 1 - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 Waterfalls 2 - 3 1/8 x 10 3/4 2 - 3 1/8 x 9 3/4 2 - 3 1/8 x 8 3/4 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 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.