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Showing posts with label ephemera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ephemera. Show all posts

Friday, September 6, 2024

Making things for my brad bound junk journal and a tutorial for you!


 Today I have a junk journal video featuring a new-to-me brad binding and some more fun ephemera making. I hope you visit and enjoy! At the end of the video I also have a quick tutorial on tweaking the size of a faux whale tale tab.

Stay crafty, my friends!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Making Ephemera for my Junk Journals!


 I’ve been playing with junk journals again and made these fun things using ideas and tutorials from a lot of amazing creators out there. I have a video to share them and links to their sites for more information. 

And here’s a teaser…I used a lot of them in an upcoming project!  

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Monday, August 26, 2024

Birthday Cards and MORE! Using the last bits of my Country Craft Creations "Birthday" Collection


Good morning!  

After I did my folio and my birthday cake I still had a few leftovers so I decided to see what I could do with them.  

I raided my stash of Country Craft Creations goodies and made some fun birthday cards, and more. I even used the cover sheet to make a simple folio.  

I have a full walk through/talk through share video for you. Please come to check out what I did!

Thank you so much for your support and remember to stay crafty, my friends!

Monday, August 5, 2024

Ephemera Folio Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 


This is a quick tutorial on how I made an ephemera folio to hold bits and pieces you want to save for future projects. I shared this in the Country Craft Creations Welcome Summer Retreat Facebook page, and was asked about a tutorial, so here it is.  ðŸ˜Ž It's very simple, and free-form so you can really do whatever you want with it.  I hope you enjoy this and make some for yourself.  I’m using my last bits of the exclusive collection, Soar, by Country Craft Creations. Soar, and many other different and beautiful papers can be found at Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com

The measurements and scoring are in the video, and you only need 2 patterned papers at 8x8, and then scraps to make the pockets.  That's it!  Easy Peasy!

Kim’s Channel is Kim Kant Stop Krafting,  https://youtube.com/@kimkantstopkrafting?si=uFXavqGUxvv10Qxl

Country Craft Creations Retreat information, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/winterfest-online-virtual-retreat

Stay crafty, my friends!


Monday, January 1, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 This post is a little wrap up and a little NEW YEARS FUN!


I made this journal that turned out amazing...I ended up doing a tutorial for it here....


AND...this video has a NEW paper bag hidden paper clip tutorial in it as well!  You have to check it out!!

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!


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!


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!

💖💖💖

Michelle

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Hidden Paperclips!!!


 I found this new way to do these and I LOVE IT!  

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

Please go and check out my video and then check out her video to see how to make them.  You will be addicted!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Friday, June 16, 2023

A couple of fun and quick projects for you...

 

I posted some fun and quick tutorials that I wanted to share with you. 


The first one is something that has been around for a while but I rediscovered it and thought about how I could use it in junk journals.  The Origami Corner Bookmark is fun and easy and so pretty!


The Rolling Ephemera Holder/Organizer tutorial is practical!  Store and sort and display your bits and pieces for your projects in a creative way!  I  share how to make this and believe me, you will want to.

That's it for now.  Have a crafty day!!

Monday, May 15, 2023

Honeycomb Organizer Tutorial

 Hi all!  I have been a little behind in updating the blog.  I've been busy.  Work has been excessive lately.   I did get to go to the retreat for Country Craft Creations and had a blast!  I have been home and getting back into the swing of things.

I have my new design team package, and it's delicious.  Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields.

This is the haul video I did.

I also made this demo organizer...


And from that I made a version for the design team package!


I also did a guide that goes along with it, a Google Doc.  You can access it through the video above or by clicking here.


Thanks for sticking with me, and I'll see you soon with more goodies!

Monday, July 27, 2020

File Folder Junk Journal


Hi Everyone!  I have a new YouTube video to share with you!  I just finished this awesome File Folder Junk Journal and I was inspired by a ton of awesome artists.  This was a great stash buster and it was a lot of fun to do.

I list the artists that helped to inspire me in the description of the video.  I also did a few things that were my idea...

Check it out...I hope you like it!

Stay crafty and safe,
Michelle

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Junk Journal Fun

I have a video where I am sharing some awesome junk journals I have been making.

This is one of them, and I have more on YouTube in my video.  There are also a ton of links for you to see some of the inspiration for the things I made in my journals.


Please stop by my channel and see the video share and visit the awesome and talented artists that inspired my work.  I do have links to these artists below.

Have a great day, and stay safe.

Michelle

Christina Aubin at the Quiet Cat Co., 
Mrs. Cog Tea Dying and Baking Paper with Mrs. Cog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kDRgZsAmy4&t=2s
Treasure Books Scrap Paper Ruffle Rolls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0zB2eK938g&t=616s
Fold 4 pockets from one sheet of paper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gip7uv436ac&t=195s
DIY Ephemera Part 1 Baggies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY4po35pjQ8
DIY Bookplates for Junk Journals and Books - Easy Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XED1KzJDur4
Scrapcrafttastic Hidden Paper Clip Embellishments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmqa_JERzYE Liz the Paper Project Ideas Journal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLMvJ0kQOA&t=95s Using Canceled Stamps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJGcnUtn-nY Shabbydabbydoodah New fold out for junk journal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSCzLN-m9aA&t=711s String & Scissors Tissue Paper Tags https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUJp7BXjJXw&t=9s Wendy's Journal Adventure Flip Envelopes with Windows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD76a6m8mYM Angela Kerr Foldout "Inspired by Judy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S5VW0SlfDQ&t=2512s The Book Vandal Junk Journal Insert Tutorial (made from a File Folder) Booklet, Insert, Folio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02JbZvhfqGg&t=603s paperpilea on Instagram Easy Folder DIY https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVdrgmCMyX/?hl=en