Easter Explosion Box, FREE TUTORIAL!

This adorable project was shown to my by one of my crafty friends, Lori. She found this video by Tata Dginette and it was so adorable I had to try my take on it. The video is in French and is on Facebook. I tried to find it on YouTube with no luck, although I saw a few others that were very similar. So, I watched and tried to figure out the dimensions and here is what I came up with.

It is easy, very easy, and all measurements are in the video. I hope you like it. Please let me know if you have any questions about it. And please do check out her video. Her project is so cute! Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty! #explosionbox #papercraft #scrapbook #eastercrafts 🌺My social sites: Youtube 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.

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

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.  

 

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.  

OOPS, I did it again...Let's Play Catch Up!

Hi all and welcome!

I have been pretty busy and realized I forgot to post these on my blog, so I'm doing a catch up.  If you haven't seen these on my YouTube Channel, I have done some great projects and I can't wait to share them with you.  

This one is using my leftovers from my design team package from Country Craft Creations.  I made goodies for my flip book!

This video shares some notebooks I have been making in preparation of a craft fair I am doing in May.  Notebooks!  

Here's an idea I had, making a removable cover for a mini composition notebook.  It is AWESOME!!!  

April 1st I did my #craftygoals2024 video...you have to see what I did.  I shared several things that I made, and not all of them are made of paper!

Today I shared the prototype project I made when working out the design for my Explosion Box with a Base tutorial...this was for the design team (Country Craft Creations).  

I am sorry I didn't publish these here before, but better late than never, right?  

Thanks so much, and stay crafty, my friends!!!

 

 

Grow with Love, Explosion Box Tutorial, Part 2, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

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!

Another We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board Tutorial...An Alternate Lid Design!!!

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 #smashyourcraftystash2024 and #craftygoals2024. 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.

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. Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!! Here's the link to the cheat sheet for the NEW lid sizing.

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial Part 2

 Well, I did it...

I made BOTH OF THEM!  Come see what the boxes look like using Country Craft Creations "Chaps" and "Colors of Autumn" papers...Just GORGEOUS!

The links to all products are in the video description.  I really love his project and I know you will too.

Stay crafty, my friends!

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial, Part One

 

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.  

Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you again very soon.

Stay crafty, my friends!!

Cupid's Heart Magnetic Explosion Box Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

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.

STAY WARM AND SAFE!!!

Below is a list with links of the papers I'm using. Thanks do much for watching. I Cupid's Heart 8 x 8 https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Artisan Cardstock (I'm using 12 x 14 Pearl Sheen Natural, Red and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seam Binding (I'm using Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Glamour Cardstock (Gala Pink and Ocean Blue) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Scor Tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... The flower shaping mold is unfortunately sold out. I used punches from my stash.

NEW!!! Baby Explosion Box Tutorial, Large 6 x 6" size!

 

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!  

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.  

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. https://countrycraftcreations.com

Thanks so much for watching and visiting my blog.  Have a super crafty day!

Pumpkin Explosion Box Tutorial

The above video is a walk through of the project and the video below is the tutorial.  It is so fun!

It was requested by one of my scrappy friends, Dawn.  She wanted a pumpkin shaped explosion box and this is what I came up with.  I hope you like it.

Stay crafty, my friends!

 

Just a Little Catchup! A Country Craft Creations Design Team Package and a Tutorial...

 

First, I want to share the amazing goodies I got from Country Craft Creations in my March design team package.  I get to play with Simple Stories, "Simple Vintage Lakeside" and I love it!  Truth be told, I bought extra stuff also!  I can't wait to share with you what I'm starting off with, I came up with a page that I think you are going to love, and a different take on something I designed years ago...Stay tuned!  

I have also shared this tutorial.  I made a Victorian Sewing Box, in a different style, using items I got in the Your Creative Studio's December "Sewing" Box.  It is a great project, and very versatile. 

I did make another version of this, using papers from Country Craft Creations, "A Mother's Love". That video is below if you missed it.  

Heart Explosion Box Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations design team project

 Hi all, and welcome to this fun tutorial.  Today we are going to be making this heart shaped explosion box that contains a mini album and two accordion album elements.  It also has a fun pop out feature.  I used "Love Letters" by Country Craft Creations for the initial project, and during this tutorial I'm making an "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" heart shaped box using Country Craft Creations "Homer's Diner".  The Shamrock is using Country Craft Creations "Ireland Forever".  

There is a lot of information in the tutorial.  We will be making patterns for the hearts, and the mats for those hearts.  I will show you how to make the "corners" to attach the pages together as well.  At the end of the video I have a share/talk through of a Shamrock Decor piece that I made using this tutorial...I think you will like it, so please watch through!  

I have a walk through of this project here:https://youtu.be/lilkNGbAKPg

There is a cutting guide here on Google Docs:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sA6sZPpM_Q0w0KaeERBb7133RyzuAjdU-Y7VKFOTM9w/edit?usp=sharing

It also contains pictures of my "maps" to show how to make the patterns for the cardstock hearts and the patterned papers to mat them.  I will also share these during the tutorial.  I hope you like it.  I don't usually do a document like this, but I think this project needed it.

The project takes approximately 6 sheets of cardstock and 8 sheets of patterned paper to make, each 12 x 12.

The embellishments I used are from my stash and leftovers from past design team packages. I do mention them in the tutorial.  The rest of the products used are:

Country Craft Creations Papers:Love Letters, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-love-letters-28-12x12-sheets-cotton-bristol

Homer's Diner, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-love-letters-28-12x12-sheets-cotton-bristol

Ireland Forever, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-homers-diner-12x12-28-sheets-cotton-bristol#/cd9f1be9-5b7d-494c-9001-d53b43632e20/fullscreen/autofilters=true&page=1&query=Ireland+Forever&query_name=match_and&rpp=20

Artisan Cardstock, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock

Seam Binding, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding

Art Glitter Glue, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding#/cd9f1be9-5b7d-494c-9001-d53b43632e20/fullscreen/autofilters=true&filter[brand][]=Art+Glitter&page=1&query=art+glitter+glue&query_name=match_and&rpp=20

Oops, I did it again...

 I have to do another catch up post because I just flat didn't do a blog post.  I'm so sorry!  It's been busy, but here we are and it's 

HALLOWEEN!  

So Trick or Treat and here's what I've been up to.  

First up, I did a design team project for Country Craft Creations. This is a great explosion gift box using the We R Memory Keepers Explosion Scoreboard.  The papers are from Echo Park and are called "Fall Fever". The papers and the scoreboard are both  available at Country Craft Creations.  

I also used the papers to make this fun flip album using envelopes.  This turned out so cool!  

I received another amazing box from Amanda at Your Creative Studio. This one is vintage camera and it is AMAZING!  This is the unboxing, and the new junk journal tutorial is coming soon!

I had this project waiting in the wings for a while.  It's a great way to use scraps...I made this cute Meander book and scraps from previous design team packages.  

These projects are shares of some amazing little tutorials from other great creators out there.  There are two new little projects, and links to the other creators are in the video descriptions.

I also did a recap of the projects I made for #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022. These cards look so amazing on my haunted desk.

Thanks for watching, and I'll see you soon with other projects.

Stay Crafty my friends!

Victorian Sewing Box Tutorial is Live!!

 

Hi, and welcome back to A Creative Operation! Today I have the tutorial I did as a design team project for Country Craft Creations or my Victorian Sewing Box. I did a walk through of this project in a video you can see here. This project can be adapted to create an "album" or use as a gift box, the design is very versatile! Below is a cut list and a list of the supplies used. I do share how to make the hexagon patterns you will need to make this project using a compass! This project brought out the "math nerd" in me! If you use a cutting machine you can cut them out with that. If you are a member of Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations Facebook page, then you will have access to files for the Cricut and Silhouette to cut these shapes. Any of these methods will work to make the shapes. For the hexagons you will need to make patterns for shapes with the following side sizes: 3 3/4, for the box top 3 5/8, for the patterned paper for the box top, and/or the mat for the box top 3 1/2, for the box bottom (you will cut two of these) and one in the patterned paper for the box top 3 3/8, for the patterned paper for the box bottom For the box sides, 6 - 3 1/2 x 6 in the main color and 12 at 3 3/8 x 4 7/8 for the mats in the contrasting color. Pockets, 6 - 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in the main color Inner box, 1 - 10 x 10 Lid Sides, 6 - 4 1/2 x 2 You will make one large hexagon in the main color, and two of the I used a variety of products from Country Craft Creations, including the paper collection "A Mother's Love" available here. I did use the 12 x 12 paper collection for both the walk through project and the tutorial project. I used Artisan cardstock for both projects. The first used Brown and Kraft, this tutorial project used Denim and Baby Blue. I also used the following: Seam binding lace

Pom pom trim Flowers You will also need Art Glitter Glue, Scor Tape, and Foam Tape. The items that I put in the boxes mostly came from Hobby Lobby (the sewing kit and the embroidery supplies). I used buttons and some flowers from my stash. If you have any questions please let me know, I'm always happy to help. I want all of my tutorials to be easy to understand and follow. Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!

Victorian Sewing Box Design Team Project Walk Through using "A Mother's Love" by Country Craft Creations

 

Good morning, welcome to Monday. I want to share this walk through for an upcoming design team project I'm making for Country Craft Creations. I'm using "A Mother's Love", which is an exclusive paper collection from Country Craft Creations, and it is just gorgeous. It's not only full of imagery for a mother's love for her children, but it also has a fantastic sewing theme! When I first saw it, I knew what I wanted to do. I made a Victorian Sewing Box! This project is simple, and I'll show you how to make the patterns for the hexagons. It's really easy, and once you know, you will be able to adapt that shape for future projects! So grab your compass and let's have some fun! I used Artisan Cardstock in Brown and Kraft. "A Mother's Love" paper collection (12 x 12). The pom pom trim can be found here. Flowers are from my past design team projects and from my stash, but there are amazing flowers here. 

Art Glitter Glue, this is a must have! I also used small wooden spools and buttons from my stash. Enjoy and I'll see you soon with a tutorial! Stay crafty!

Shaker Window Explosion Gift Box Tutorial

Welcome back! I have a fun new idea combining a shaker element with an explosion gift box for you today.  

This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, and I'm using their exclusive collections "Love You Forever" and "Our Graduate". These, and more exclusive collections are available at Country Craft Creations.

For this project you will need the following...links to purchase them from Country Craft Creations are also provided. Explosion Score Board by We R Memory Keepers Country Craft Creations Exclusive Patterned Papers Artisan Cardstock, 3 (12x12) sheets Art Glitter Glue and Scor Tape Sequins Acetate, one 12 x 12 sheet Flowers During the tutorial I used a brad and a tassel from my stash.

Thanks for watching, and I'll see you soon with another tutorial!

Explosion Board Gift Boxes! One Size Paper, 7 Different Boxes!

 Hi all...This is a quick tutorial on how I used my Explosion Scoreboard to make 7 different sized boxes, using the same size piece of cardstock.  

Actually, when you click the link in the video description, I also figured out more...21 sizes of gift boxes in all, square based and rectangular based. I had done this around Christmas but just now finished writing up the chart. (My new Fur Ever Friends Mini Album Tutorial will be finished uploading soon...so while we wait for that...)  

There is a companion chart to go with the video.

Happy Crafting!

A new take on an Infinity Explosion Box

 

I came up with another idea using my We R Memory Keepers Explosion Scoreboard!  This is a fun new idea, and would be great in any papers you wanted, it would make a great small gift box!  

The boards are on order (again!) and will be available soon at Country Craft Creations 

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoy the tutorial. 

Stay crafty!