It's been a minute...

 I have been busy creating and for some reason I have neglected my blog.  I have a wrap up post for you today.  I have done a bunch of videos and I wanted to make sure that you see them if you want.

So, here it goes.  Here is a list of the videos  I have done lately.  I hope you enjoy them.

First, I did a bunch more junk journaling items and even an album.

I was also fortunate to receive two more items that are amazing, 3D printed organizers for your craft room.  They come from One Stop Apothecary Shop and they are amazing!

I also shared what I made for #christmasinjulypss  These projects turned out amazing!

My video on my July Makes and August Picks for #paperstashsmash is below.

And then we are doing a #halloweeninaugustpss project...I love this paper!

And to wrap it all up, for Country Craft Creations, I created, or should I say recreated, a project I made last year, and it is so cool how the paper can really change the project.  Come see what I did!

I know this is a lot and I am very sorry for the delay.  I do hope you check out these fun items and tutorials.  Lots of information is in the video descriptions so please check them out.

Have fun and stay crafty!

Michelle💕

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This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used is original music, "Bright New Day" by DJ Allen, 2026

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Junk Journal Share Time!

 This is fun and easy and just so beautiful!  Come and see what I made with leftovers from the Petals and Letters collection from Country Craft Creations!

Check out the information in the video description also, I have used this collection and other junk journal collections before, and you can see those as well.

Have fun and stay crafty!

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I made a fun 7 Gypsies Junk Journal!!!

I have had this journal kit from 7 Gypsies in my stash for 20 years!!!

I finally put it together.

Then I filled it with the most amazing bits and pieces from 7 Gypsies that I have been hoarding and loving for so long.  I am so happy that I finally made it and used my items.

This made the most beautiful journal with lots of room still for photos and journaling.  I do hope you like it as much as I do, and I hope it inspires you to make something from your stash that you have been saving for just that right project.  

I've learned a big lesson...USE YOUR STUFF!!!

Click the link below to see my share video...and in it is a link to a tutorial for a card flip that i made for this album.  

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Yes, I have another batch of #paperstashsmash goodies using 7 Gypsies papers!!!

There are so many fun goodies in here and it is so fun to stuff them full of ephemera.  My stash of prepared items is growing!

This will make junk journal making so much fun and so fast.  Come see the video.  There are free tutorials in it as well!

Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty!

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This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used is original music, "Bright New Day" by DJ Allen, 2026

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Another #paperstashsmash video with FREE TUTORIAL! Come See!!!

I smashed my 6x6 paper pad "Venice" and made so many goodies for upcoming junk journals.  I can't wait to share them with you!

For the tutorial portion I used Tim Holtz papers and will share how to make these items.  There are some items that I used tutorials from others and the links to those are in my video's description box.

I hope you come and see my video and make some for yourself!

Just click the video link below!

Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty!

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This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used is original music, "Bright New Day" by DJ Allen, 2026

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How to make some JUNK JOURNAL goodies...FREE Tutorial!

Grab some 6x6 papers and lets make some fun items for your junk journals.

I have a tutorial video to share how I made the amazing add in's for your mini albums, scrapbooks, whatever you like.

Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty!

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This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used is original music, "Strolling" by DJ Allen, 2026

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Junk Journal Embellishments, Ephemera and Add In's, #paperstashsmash for June!

Hello Everyone!  I'm back with a video share of the FIRST part of my #paperstashsmash projects for the month of June.  I am so happy with how everything is turning out and can't wait to share. 

I'm working on smashing my 7 Gypsies stash of paper pads, 6x6 and 8x8.  I have the video below so you can see what I have been using.  

I'm making junk journaling embellishments, ephemera and add in's with all of this...and some mini albums and such as well.  

I hope you like what I'm making so far!  

Stay Crafty, My Friends!!!

💖Michelle

 

Scuffy the Tugboat, Little Golden Book Junk Journal!

This video is a share of what I made with the Junk Journal Findings Kit from Country Craft Creations. https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/project-kits/products/mystery-junk-journal-kits-one-day-limited-addition-sale (Don't worry, there are still some in stock!)

I also added pieces from some of the other Country Craft Creations journal kits, Petals and Letters, and The Cowgirl Way. They are currently sold out but keep checking, and if you do have them, let's use them!!!

I added miscellaneous ephemera and items I made for junk journals from my stash and will talk you through how I did this project.

I hope you enjoy the project!!

Please check out the video...I have it linked below. 

There are links in the video description box for the Junk Journal Findings Kit, there are still some available!

Have a crafty day, my friends!

💕Michelle

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Today I have a fun box of goodies to share!!

Hello again! Journalsay has reached out to me and asked if I'd like to try some of their items and share with you all. Today I want to share the box of goodies I received. I was able to pick the items out, and since I'm a Halloween junkie I went for the Halloween/Gothic/Magic collections that they carry. I also got some great "tools" including scissors, binding rings and cutting mats. The images on the papers and stickers are FANTASTIC!  

I hope you enjoy all of the items I'm sharing, and if you are interested in seeing these and other items they have available go to their site. Journalsay I plan on making some projects and coming back to share them with you in the near future.

Thanks for watching, and have a crafty day!!!

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2 Sheet Wonder into a RECIPE JOURNAL! This includes a Free Tutorial!

 

Today I have a new idea!  I made this 2 Sheet Wonder into a recipe journal complete with recipe cards and journaling pages.  I think it turned out super adorable and I know you will like it too!  

There are links to my previous 2 Sheet Wonder projects in the video's description, including the tutorial.  I hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by, and remember to always stay crafty!

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Come see my #paperstashsmash makes in October, and what I plan on using for November!

 Here it is, my smashes for October and my hopes for November (that will make sense when you see this video, LOL!)  

I hope you enjoy it and have fun with the crafts we are sharing.  I can't wait to show you the fun things I made!

Below is a list of the tutorials I mention in this video. Please check them out and give the creators some love. Also below, a list of the phenomenal creators in this collaboration, so please check them out and have FUN! Stay Crafty, my friends! ❤️COLLABORATOR’S VIDEOS: ✦ Angela (AngelaPaperCrafts50) ✦ Candy (Apieceofme62) ✦ Carly Rose (madebycarlyrose) ✦ Co-Host: Karolina (KarolinasKrafts) ✦ Michelle (EastBayStampChickMichelleHale) ✦ Michelle (michelleallenacreativeoper6112) ✦ Co-Host: Debbie (Project39MiniAlbums) ✦ Heather (coveredbygracecreations9586) ✦ Letty (PartyPlannerPaperie) ❤️TUTORIALS MENTIONED: Project39 Mini Albums, Free Folio Mini Album Tutorial with Cutting Guide!

Pink Strawberryz, Hot Cocoa Caddy Tutorial Made with my Recipe Box 📦 Christmas 🎄Swap Idea May May Made It, Stash Buster Stationery Tote | Easy DIY Gift Featuring Legal Pad Folio Rejoice & Create, Jelly Jar Ghirardelli Holder My video tutorial, Country Craft Creations Design Team Tutorial, Do-Si-Do Waterfall Album, Free Tutorial! My tutorial, Country Craft Creations Design Team Tutorial, Photo Play Autumn Junque, Pamphlet Style Junk Journal Karolina's Krafts, one sheet wonder stationery set, shared in this video Karolina's inspiration from Treasure Books, Last Minute Gift using ONE 12 x 12 sheet of paper - Make Six Elements Made by Marie-Claire, Storage Box for the Envelope Box dies by Elizabeth Craft Designs Tamra's Photo Box, the first of three tutorial videos starts here If I missed one, please let me know. Thanks so much for watching!!! #paperstashsmash #halloweenpapercrafting #craftfairideas 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Christmas Journal made with Romance Journal Dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs!

 Hey all, this is a fun project I wanted to share. I explain all of the details of where I purchased the dies and which dies I used in the video.

I love how my used of the GORGEOUS paper collection Joyous Christmas (also from Elizabeth Craft Designs) in combination with my own coffee dyed papers made this lovely little mini journal/album. I hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think! Stay Crafty, My friends! 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook,   / mycreativeoperation   Pinterest,   / jamallen   Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Smashing Authentique's Twilight Paper Collection, for October #paperstashsmash

 This is great bunch of projects!  

I smashed this and since it's October I wanted to share this with you before it was November...I just couldn't wait.

Links to the tutorials and videos mentioned in this video are in the video's description box.

Happy Halloween!!

Stay Crafty, my friends!

Country Craft Creations Design Team FREE TUTORIAL, Autumn Junque Pamphlet Style Junk Journal

 I decided to challenge myself with this design team project. I divided the papers in half, and with one half I will make a mini album, and with this half, a junk journal! I really hope you like it and think that it is as fun as I do. I have links to the items I used below. There isn't a cut guide to type up, but I will give all measurements and scoring in the video. It's so very easy! Thanks so much for watching!

Here's my haul video in case you missed that. The entire line of Photo Play's Autumn Junque is in the link below. I received 2 each of the patterned papers, one full pack of the coordinating colors cardstock (8 sheets in all), the 12 x 12 sticker sheet and the ephemera pack. The Tonic Studio Craft Perfect Glitter Cardstock in Gold Dust. The following are seam binding and ribbon, I received 2 yards each of these: Seam Binding in Fig Beige and Nu Rust, Two color reversible satin ribbon, 3/8", in Champagne/Antique Gold Striped ribbon, 1 1/2", Black and Oatmeal I also received two sheets of 12 x 12 heavy weight cardstock, the link is below in my basic supply favorites list. From my Country Craft Creations Stash I added natural color twine Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store . We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! While you are at the store, 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 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog 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. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Your Creative Studio, Vintage Stamps Collection! Come see!

 Good morning!  I just wanted to share some goodness with you today.  I received the Vintage Stamps Collection from Your Creative Studio, and I think you will love it.  Above is a video with a quick walk through of the items in the box...and there are a ton of them!  

Then I made a fun folio using some of the items that I just love!  I combined the items with a Tim Holtz folio and it is just too cute.  Come and see!

Click on the videos and you will go to the Youtube videos.  In the video's description is more information and links to Your Creative Studio so you can check it out for yourself!  The boxes are amazing!

Thanks for stopping by...stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle

Altered Little Golden Book: Little Red Riding Hood meets Country Craft Creations Collection Into the Forest!

 🧺This was a fun project and I just had to share. This is not my tutorial, Kim, a fellow Country Craft Creations designer, did this and this is the second time I’ve made one. Please check out her video and please check out the store for this amazing collection. The link is below!

Have fun and stay crafty!❤️ 📖Kim’s tutorial is here. 🛍️Into the Forest can be found here, this is the 8x8 pack, there is a 12x12 pack available. While you are at the store, 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 Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so 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.

Junk Journal with a Template by Bohemian Crafting!

 

Today I have a video share for you. I made this gorgeous junk journal with a template by Bohemian Crafting (on YouTube), it turned out amazing. Papers are printable images are by Daisy Journal Co. that I've had for a while, and finally used! I'm so happy with how this turned out. Let me know what you think. Lots of info and details in the video's description. Have a fabulous Saturday!

Country Craft Creations, Petals and Letters Junk Journal, Recreating the Journal Base with Cardstock Tutorial

In my first tutorial I made a true junk journal with flat shopping bags as the base. In that video I show how to convert these bags into an album base. This is the link to the original video, 

Country Craft Creations Design Team, Petals and Letters Junk Journal Tutorial & Walk Through

https://youtu.be/WvIWgrI8en8 In this video I will show you how to make a cardstock version of this base for you in the event you don't have these bags. I used the Parchment Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations, for this tutorial. All measurements are in the video.

I hope you enjoy it. There is a ton of info in the video's description.

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Petals and Letters Junk Journal Tutorial and Walk Through!

I have a new tutorial for you.

This is using the new Hybrid Junk Journal Collection

"Petals and Letters" 

exclusively by Country Craft Creations.

I made this amazing junk journal using a "never ending" style, 

and the base is from flat shopping bags!

Come see what I made, and try it for yourself!

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

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