tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51290457491486229982024-03-19T01:47:26.474-07:00A Creative OperationA Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07110940270458418637noreply@blogger.comBlogger1002125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-52375283179573051362024-03-18T11:15:00.000-07:002024-03-18T11:15:21.443-07:00I DID IT! Part Three is done of my design team project for Country Craft Creations! Grow with Love (Graphic 45) Explosion Box Tutorial<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U1DWhbWVREY" width="320" youtube-src-id="U1DWhbWVREY"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">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. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rWUgj-zX6ok" width="320" youtube-src-id="rWUgj-zX6ok"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Part One of the tutorial goes over the base, box and lid construction.</span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X9PBTOgxB7w" width="320" youtube-src-id="X9PBTOgxB7w"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Part two goes over the inside elements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for watching. A list is below of all of the supplies I used, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">all from Country Craft Creations!</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">***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.
</span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="text-align: start;" /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-65901220053296972142024-03-16T08:06:00.000-07:002024-03-16T08:06:04.792-07:00Grow with Love, Explosion Box Tutorial, Part 2, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X9PBTOgxB7w" width="320" youtube-src-id="X9PBTOgxB7w"></iframe></span></div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">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!</span><p></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-90254119832444424572024-03-14T10:15:00.000-07:002024-03-14T10:15:38.023-07:00Grow with Love Explosion Box Tutorial Part One, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rWUgj-zX6ok" width="320" youtube-src-id="rWUgj-zX6ok"></iframe></div><br /> 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! <p></p><p>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. </p><p>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! </p><p>***The following are the products in my design team package***</p><p>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...</p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-grow-with-love-12x12-collection-kit#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&p=2&q=grow+with+love</p><p>Graphic 45 Brass Feet</p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/g45-staples-antique-brass-decorative-claw-feet</p><p>I'm also using Black and Banana Split Artisan Cardstock </p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock </p><p>and white seam binding. </p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding </p><p>I used light weight chipboard</p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-light-weight-12x12-sheet </p><p>score tape </p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape </p><p>and Art Glitter Glue </p><p>https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/adhesives#cd9f/mobile/m=and&q=art+glitter+glue as well.</p><p>CUT LIST</p><p>Base:</p><p>2 - 7 1/2 x 7 1/2</p><p>1 - 3 3/8 x 5 5/8</p><p>Light weight chipboard</p><p>2 - 4 7/8 x 4 7/8</p><p>4 - 1 1/8 x 4 7/8</p><p>Box:</p><p>1 -10 x 10</p><p>2 - 10 x 5 1/2</p><p>1 - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2</p><p>Lid:</p><p>1 - 10 1/4 x 10 1/4</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-29318790534240762342024-02-26T09:32:00.000-08:002024-02-26T09:32:44.741-08:00Smashing my Stash...Simple Stories "Let's Get Crafty"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EZPHTny6ojA" width="320" youtube-src-id="EZPHTny6ojA"></iframe></div><br />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...<p></p><p>I hope it inspires you to do the same. There are so many fun things you can make with leftover items. </p><p>Stay crafty, my friends!</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-34546013365419851682024-02-22T10:55:00.000-08:002024-02-22T10:55:28.296-08:00Birthday Photo File<p> 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🎈!</p><p>The papers are from my stash.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3lT6os_UruU" width="320" youtube-src-id="3lT6os_UruU"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you like it. The tutorial is here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vAyqFHD35-A" width="320" youtube-src-id="vAyqFHD35-A"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-81306781271423323722024-02-19T11:50:00.000-08:002024-02-19T11:50:23.529-08:00Another We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board Tutorial...An Alternate Lid Design!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LkVR7uLOfKc" width="320" youtube-src-id="LkVR7uLOfKc"></iframe></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">#smashyourcraftystash2024</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">#craftygoals2024</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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. </span></span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">
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.</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">
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Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!!
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NV5RVPaCMHur3t-HkEi5-1VUiFoFJH1ffbwMjWYwQD8/edit?usp=sharing">Here's the link to the cheat sheet for the NEW lid sizing</a>.
<br /></span></span>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-69936806200920416732024-02-15T16:04:00.000-08:002024-02-15T16:04:45.414-08:00Photo Cube Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dt2iX15o90k" width="320" youtube-src-id="Dt2iX15o90k"></iframe></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">I'm back...YAY! I have finally been able to get this tutorial done. Ruth, from Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1585111948390881/?mibextid=uJjRxr">find this amazing Facebook page through this link</a>) 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, "<a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-by-the-seaside-12x12-28-sheets-cotton-bristol-1">By the Seaside</a>" </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">and "<a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-love-you-forever-12x12-28-sheets-cotton-bristol-1">Love You Forever</a>"</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">
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</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">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".
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</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock">The cardstock is artisan</a>. I used Kraft in two of photo cubes, and White 100 lb for two of the photo cubes. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">I also used <a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&q=art+glitter+glue ">Art Glitter Glue</a>.</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;">
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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</span></span><p></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-43801479249177888172024-02-09T18:43:00.000-08:002024-02-09T18:43:41.812-08:00Horizontal Never Ending Mini Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="7tpeq-1-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="7tpeq-1-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/92-Vq3ilFo8" width="320" youtube-src-id="92-Vq3ilFo8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />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!! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="7tpeq-1-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bon Voyage can be found here, </span></span><a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&q=voyage"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&q=voyage</span></a></p><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="94fml" data-offset-key="7d7ur-0-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stay crafty, my friends!!</span></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-30064715357774593022024-02-06T09:46:00.000-08:002024-02-06T09:46:11.758-08:00Smashing my Stash!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/twO4eocGcmA" width="320" youtube-src-id="twO4eocGcmA"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> 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</p><p>Smashing the last of my Simple Stories Boho Baby design team package from Country Craft Creations! https://youtu.be/twO4eocGcmA </p><p> #countrycraftcreations #designteamproject #scrapbook #scrapbooking #minialbum #minialbumtutorial #scrapbooktutorial #papercraft #papercrafting #papercraftingtutorial </p><p>#countrycraftcreationspapers #simplestories #simplestoriespapers #smashyourstash #smashyourcraftystash #smashyourcraftystash2024</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-32720440067668374302024-02-03T09:51:00.000-08:002024-02-03T09:51:05.522-08:00Smashing the rest of Country Craft Creations "Cupid's Heart" Collection...Come see what I made!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mziso1XsdIk" width="320" youtube-src-id="Mziso1XsdIk"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>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<p></p><p>Thanks for watching, stay crafty my friends!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b1q6NTaYdiI" width="320" youtube-src-id="b1q6NTaYdiI"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zr4t6C4M-7c" width="320" youtube-src-id="zr4t6C4M-7c"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-42679634791201648312024-01-31T11:36:00.000-08:002024-01-31T11:36:41.101-08:00Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Love Story Photo File...You have to see this!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vAyqFHD35-A" width="320" youtube-src-id="vAyqFHD35-A"></iframe></div><br /> I have a tutorial you are going to LOVE!!!!<p></p><p>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. </p><p>I hope you love it, I know I do!</p><p>Stay crafty, my friends!</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-24900678053896201492024-01-25T15:32:00.000-08:002024-01-25T15:32:06.606-08:00Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial Part 2<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zr4t6C4M-7c" width="320" youtube-src-id="zr4t6C4M-7c"></iframe></div><br /> Well, I did it...<p></p><p>I made BOTH OF THEM! Come see what the boxes look like using Country Craft Creations "Chaps" and "Colors of Autumn" papers...Just GORGEOUS!</p><p>The links to all products are in the video description. I really love his project and I know you will too.</p><p>Stay crafty, my friends!</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-61505848278403720222024-01-24T20:34:00.000-08:002024-01-24T20:34:53.541-08:00Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial, Part One<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b1q6NTaYdiI" width="320" youtube-src-id="b1q6NTaYdiI"></iframe></div>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. <p></p><p>Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you again very soon.</p><p>Stay crafty, my friends!!</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-26995687832656008722024-01-13T15:57:00.000-08:002024-01-13T15:57:55.828-08:00Cupid's Heart Magnetic Explosion Box Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDmaVmCdzDQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="dDmaVmCdzDQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="mp46" data-offset-key="5boo8-0-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5boo8-0-0" style="direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="5boo8-0-0"><span style="font-family: arial;">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.</span></span></div></div><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="mp46" data-offset-key="b9cfj-0-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b9cfj-0-0" style="direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="b9cfj-0-0"><span style="font-family: arial;">STAY WARM AND SAFE!!!</span></span></div></div><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="mp46" data-offset-key="hs8p-0-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="hs8p-0-0" style="direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);">Below is a list with links of the papers I'm using. Thanks do much for watching. I
Cupid's Heart 8 x 8 </span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHNkUHNoSmp1aUlyVVY0Wlc5cHdzN2ZVM2hNd3xBQ3Jtc0traXRCYS1TSnNSZWdXdHhCbGpMMlZ5ZF9zd1NVWDR4ZVhnSTcyOFJkMVBramdnR0NXSTlYZUQ3RGZLS0NNRVkzeWx5dWN5VXpVQmNWRGU0enFtbkdxZDg2anJ2U2RnbXU3Mm5UR1p6V0dWWDhYNVA2QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.countrycraftcreations.com%2Fsearch%3Ftype%3Dproduct%26q%3Dcupids%2520heart%2A&v=dDmaVmCdzDQ" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);">
Artisan Cardstock (I'm using 12 x 14 Pearl Sheen Natural, Red and Black)
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Seam Binding (I'm using Black)
</span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDd6MHNudWZZX2Yzd1BKc0tnQkxfU0pBN3JZUXxBQ3Jtc0trQmZ3alhoMVJXOFlReFEwd3RjcEtibHhTQUhqVE5Cc2ctWFh4eHJZbmNSUXo2OUtFTHpTeXBuSUZzLVNjMi12WFAtU0VyVGE4eDlqMHlZSUQxb3U5RkxjNi04Rk5mdWFPZm1xNWY2QWFCWW9CT1ZDZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.countrycraftcreations.com%2Fsearch%3Ftype%3Dproduct%26q%3Dseam%2520binding%2A&v=dDmaVmCdzDQ" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);">
Glamour Cardstock (Gala Pink and Ocean Blue) </span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHpRQU5rWTJTdmphdjNncXpxTHBvaC11Q2hnQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSU9tUEFOVWZZR2NvSTdCOExnbmNid2Q1VlF1ZXd5cGpjYVM5Nm1ZMk5obF9vOWJ5SERYWGJXQjlDT1p2UEJjZm9vMkw1bHhydlhpZE56aXBsX2haVzNvSHpySWZ6b2JSeW9KUkJwN2M5cHJXbUFPdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.countrycraftcreations.com%2Fsearch%3Ftype%3Dproduct%26q%3Dglamour%2A&v=dDmaVmCdzDQ" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);">
Art Glitter Glue </span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZyMHhEUy1DR0Jia2tEU0NVVk83UjNGNkQ1QXxBQ3Jtc0ttNk5VQ1dMRXpNSG11ejB5Unp3eUhhbmtWa0hNb3VSc0FIUUNtRzFIZ3BMR1pTYjdMVTZRcXQ3bFRoakNoRFNqeS14RThQZVlhVHRYbXJmZmZpb3kxcVlUV2l6Y0pyT3pZY0tKYUw2OHVSd2FSVWhicw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.countrycraftcreations.com%2Fsearch%3Ftype%3Dproduct%26q%3Dart%2520glitter%2520glue%2A&v=dDmaVmCdzDQ" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);">
Scor Tape </span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGcyVEhOdHN0UENGRW5uZ1JycmdGb2dUNnctUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRndoTkR2c0V2WHRpc0g2U2tuc3FoazQ2ZXBLYUR6c1ZTa2NfeldtUThxc2ZJR2pycVF2eWtLeFlGbzdFbXRsUzM4UDQzR2ZpRGFtQXdHTFRmT3NocHMzeW1IaFVFMmd4RzltUm9iMDFzUmQ5elBtMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.countrycraftcreations.com%2Fsearch%3Ftype%3Dproduct%26q%3Dscor%2520tagpe%2A&v=dDmaVmCdzDQ" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);">
The flower shaping mold is unfortunately sold out. I used punches from my stash.</span></span></div></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-47541600066434978352024-01-05T13:34:00.000-08:002024-01-05T13:34:30.180-08:00NEW!!! Baby Explosion Box Tutorial, Large 6 x 6" size!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WaPIOtBWUiA" width="320" youtube-src-id="WaPIOtBWUiA"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">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! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">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. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241); white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVg1U2x4ZURpNDBRSEhTTElHV0YzSTluUG5uUXxBQ3Jtc0trbFJONkxVZkdPa3VQYnBjQjFhUngtX0pmdUxLelBERDhjMldGdm82bXl6VW84S3lWdXJIbi1RNk0xY1ZNOTZOZXVxby03MkpqY3NWNzNoZFUwYS0zYkJXSmxBY1pnRmVSZmtlTUZ1Wi1BU0Ztb0Z2Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcountrycraftcreations.com%2F&v=WaPIOtBWUiA" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://countrycraftcreations.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for watching and visiting my blog. Have a super crafty day!</span></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-84513791064785877642024-01-01T10:01:00.000-08:002024-01-01T10:01:08.008-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!<p> This post is a little wrap up and a little NEW YEARS FUN!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1JhlAd88sMU" width="320" youtube-src-id="1JhlAd88sMU"></iframe></div><br /><p>I made this journal that turned out amazing...I ended up doing a tutorial for it here....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gDjKM7PVhIQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="gDjKM7PVhIQ"></iframe></div><br /><p>AND...this video has a NEW paper bag hidden paper clip tutorial in it as well! You have to check it out!!</p><p>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!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MK27GDUnDsU" width="320" youtube-src-id="MK27GDUnDsU"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">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!</div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NM4ljww-n4k" width="320" youtube-src-id="NM4ljww-n4k"></iframe></div><br /><p>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!</p><p>💖💖💖</p><p>Michelle</p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-14741452445293172292023-12-18T13:31:00.000-08:002023-12-18T13:31:48.595-08:00New Style! Easel Calendar and Sticky Note Holder, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vbEK-FT8F0w" width="320" youtube-src-id="vbEK-FT8F0w"></iframe></div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><p></p><p><yt-attributed-string class="style-scope ytd-text-inline-expander"><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" style="background: none; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">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) <a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazBEQ0NsQ29qdEFlM284U09OSzl6NmR0cjJRQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdWRUZUdJMFc0aTNpVmR0Rk4teDAtS3owODgydF9kLTBIcGpHQ2JWTERMUW1pV2E5R2RKcVVwT2h0Y0x0ckNWR3VyY2hDVUxXM1lzTWJSNlVEQVV3ZlRfclRyTll4aEtjcG56Z3Z2NDVFRjlVMWs3TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.countrycraftcreations.com%2Fcollections%2Fartisan-cardstock&v=vbEK-FT8F0w" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3ea6ff; display: inline; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...</a>
Patterned Papers exclusively from Country Craft Creations (Bloom Where You're Planted, Soar, Bee House, and Chaps)
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Art Glitter Glue
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Spacers (Must have these in your stash!!!! :)
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Stay crafty, my friends!!!</div><p><br /></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-76688216836783787502023-12-12T16:07:00.000-08:002023-12-12T16:07:05.723-08:00Let's make some cupcake holders and decorations!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dqN_e2USJ5k" width="320" youtube-src-id="dqN_e2USJ5k"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">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!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for watching. Please visit Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com for these paper collections, and a TON more!</span></div><br /> <p></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-19531559348207663452023-12-10T12:38:00.000-08:002023-12-10T12:38:15.413-08:00Santa's Little Helper Pamphlet Project, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mEJFVdnCqcU" width="320" youtube-src-id="mEJFVdnCqcU"></iframe></span></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241); white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" force-new-state="true" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJ0U24xc1VnaDQtaFlzVkwyUWZORWlTMzlmUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWlmTC1BU2d0MEF3Q3p6dkM4TmdYRDFOMU92S3hlSllpcFpNY0FaSlo2Z2R3UmVFZjkybnRWY3poc1hZX2FXcm9pZHA5dWhwT2xiT0dZRG1vZTRGRFJBSE5NVk5ac1ZyYTVfZmtfZFA3WmFPQnNyRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcountrycraftcreations.com%2F&v=mEJFVdnCqcU" rel="nofollow" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://countrycraftcreations.com</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(241, 241, 241); white-space: pre-wrap;"> for this and many more exclusive to Country Craft Creations paper collections. There is something there you will love, believe me!!!
Thanks for watching!</span></span></span><p></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-4448546873038026602023-12-10T12:32:00.000-08:002023-12-10T12:32:33.879-08:00Blog Update...I have some new products to share with you!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bUfgCVzIvuc" width="320" youtube-src-id="bUfgCVzIvuc"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the video sharing the upcoming February 2024 subscription box from Country Craft Creations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">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. <a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes" style="text-align: left;">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x_jwTbLOKBo" width="320" youtube-src-id="x_jwTbLOKBo"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">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!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G8xjsGFrVF4" width="320" youtube-src-id="G8xjsGFrVF4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">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!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ycvstudio.com/">https://ycvstudio.com/</a></div><br /> <p></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-28669503975872942882023-12-04T12:13:00.000-08:002023-12-04T12:13:15.033-08:00Country Craft Creations, Seasons of Creativity, February 2024 Unveiling!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bUfgCVzIvuc" width="320" youtube-src-id="bUfgCVzIvuc"></iframe></div><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here's a video for the upcoming Seasons of Creativity subscription box...if you haven't signed up for this you need to! If you have subscribed, get ready to start stalking your postal worker! </span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); display: inline-flex; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 16px;"><img alt="😂" class="xz74otr" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6f/2/16/1f602.png" style="border: 0px; object-fit: fill;" width="16" /></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); display: inline-flex; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 16px;"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="display: inline-flex; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="😂" class="xz74otr" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6f/2/16/1f602.png" style="border: 0px; object-fit: fill;" width="16" /></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><img alt="😂" class="xz74otr" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6f/2/16/1f602.png" style="border: 0px; object-fit: fill;" width="16" /></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Come and see what I get to design with, and all of the other amazing goodies that are in this huge box of fun!!! </span></span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(69, 79, 91);"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Our subscription box is perfect for crafty friends who love to make projects with purpose. Every 4 months, you’ll receive a box full of crafting goodies, including a new die every time, a monthly newsletter, access to our private Facebook group, and the support of our talented team of designers. 🤩</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(69, 79, 91);"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 79, 91);">The deadline to get the February box is January 5th, so hurry and check out the information here...</span></span></span><a href="https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-montha"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-montha</span></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(69, 79, 91); color: #454f5b; font-family: "Humanist 521", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #454f5b; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">And remember, if you get the whole year, you can get a 10% discount!!!</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #454f5b; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #454f5b; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Thanks for your support and for watching, and stay crafty!</span></span></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-23323727460790295692023-11-29T10:06:00.000-08:002023-11-29T10:06:36.182-08:0012 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TAG BOOK AND BOX TUTORIAL<p> OMGEEEEE!!! I'm so excited about this one! </p><p>I made this fun tag book that will hold small photos and journaling for the 12 days of Christmas. It's a nice alternative to a December Daily and FUN TO MAKE!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/59dXkpWf5QE" width="320" youtube-src-id="59dXkpWf5QE"></iframe></div>I used a lot of scraps and Simple Stories collection bits and leftovers...as well as some Dollar Store tags. Please come check this out!<div><br /></div><div>Stay crafty and Christmasy, my friends!!!<br /><p><br /></p></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-61912023548312737412023-11-29T10:03:00.000-08:002023-11-29T10:03:23.178-08:00Hidden Paperclips!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AIK59NJanqU" width="320" youtube-src-id="AIK59NJanqU"></iframe></span></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /> I found this new way to do these and I LOVE IT! </span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There is a great tutorial by Steph Howells of Hilltop View Journals that I just had to try. It is on a very easy method to make these GORGEOUS and interactive hidden paper clips. The tutorial is here... https://youtu.be/z4X64uYwTcE?si=cOCXMc5Zw57D4-tQ</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please go and check out my video and then check out her video to see how to make them. You will be addicted!</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Stay crafty, my friends!</span></span></p>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-16857789608302772882023-11-19T07:48:00.000-08:002023-11-19T07:48:01.089-08:00Thanksgiving Grateful Memory Box Tutorial!<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is the other idea I woke up with yesterday morning. I made a keepsake box for Thanksgiving with an idea using leaf notecards for my holiday guests to write on. The box is decorated with the gorgeous packaging from the 49 & Market die cut package as well...I told you I would use it! HAHA! Come check it out, this is a quick and easy idea!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r2hT1vSXBp8" width="320" youtube-src-id="r2hT1vSXBp8"></iframe></div><br /><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="428k9" data-offset-key="avpk6-0-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Measurements and scoring are in the tutorial </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Here are the supplies I received in my design team package from Country Craft Creations</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Artisan Cardstock, (Kraft for the design team package) PLEASE NOTE, I added Summer Ivory and Coffee Brown Felt Artisan Cardstock from my stash</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=49%20&%20Market%20Spice*</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers*</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package)</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers*
Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful holiday!</span></span></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129045749148622998.post-27667700634980260562023-11-18T15:54:00.000-08:002023-11-18T15:54:16.760-08:00Spice Thanksgiving Planner and Keepsake Journal, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hi all, happy Saturday. I woke up with ideas today, and here is the first one. This is my second design team project using 49& Market's ArtOptions Spice Collection. This is a Thanksgiving planner, journal, photo album keepsake notebook. Please come see what I mean by all of that! Have a great day...the second idea I woke up with is coming tomorrow!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U-OkWW4zLE0" width="320" youtube-src-id="U-OkWW4zLE0"></iframe></div><br /><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="b4t5d" data-offset-key="9i1em-0-0" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">All information is in the video, again this is very simple and easy to put together. I hope you enjoy. The list of products in this design team package from Country Craft Creations is below. Please visit the store at https://countrycraftcreations.com
Here are the supplies I received in my design team package from Country Craft Creations
Artisan Cardstock, (Kraft for the design team package) PLEASE NOTE, I added Summer Ivory Artisan Cardstock from my stash
https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock
49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection
https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=49%20&%20Market%20Spice*
Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland
https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers*
Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package)
https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers*</span></span></div>A Creative Operationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509034413563771990noreply@blogger.com0