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Showing posts with label folio. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Want to see a 6X6 Version of My Trifold Folio Album???


☀️Good morning! I have a walk through/talk through tutorial on a 6x6 version of my recent Nature’s Haven Trifold Folio Album❤️

📖The only difference in making this album are measurements and the waterfall has fewer pages. It is made/constructed exactly as the original 6x8 version, so please see the original tutorial for construction. The measurements are discussed in the video and in a cut guide in the video’s description

💕All links for the original album are in this version’s video description.

👻I used “Luna” by Prima👻…I had purchased this from Country Craft Creations a couple years ago. Since it was out (as I had used some for Kim’s file box tutorial from the 🤠Rodeo Roundup) I thought I’d smash it, and I did! This would look amazing with any collection!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project 6x6 Version Trifold Folio Album, Walk Through & Tutorial

Have fun and stay crafty!!!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Country Craft Creations July Design Team Project!!! I'm using 49 & Market's Nature's Haven, Come See!

Hello! Here it is, the tutorial for my Country Craft Creations July design team project using 49 & Market's Nature's Haven collection. This is a gorgeous album that has a few fun new surprises. It is 6 x 8 with a 2" and a 1" spine. It also has no pages attached to the spines. All of the interactions are on the covers themselves. I think you will like it. As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, I am always happy to help. Have fun and stay crafty, my friends!


There is a lot of information in the tutorials video description, including a cut guide for the chipboard and cardstock, and also links to all of the items I received in my design team package, so please check it out. Videos for this design team package:


In the walk through video I go though all of the decoration and how I cut the frames to make photo corners, please do check it out if you haven't seen it. I used Natural Artisan Cardstock from my Country Craft Creations stash for this project, about 16 sheets of 12 x 12. I also used two large Basic Grey Magnets. Links for those items are also in the tutorial video's description box. Here is my referral link for Country Craft Creations, 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.
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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.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

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

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Country Craft Creations, Bonus Design Team Project, Love Letters Folio and Flower Making Tutorial


I had an idea...I had made a prototype for my Season to Celebrate project folio (that I ended up not using) and decided to use it. In this video I will share how to make that, how I made the flowers, and share a 12 x 12 layout that I did with my Patchwork Paper Technique. ENJOY! At the end I will share what I did with the folio I created in this video using Country Craft Creations "Blossom in Springtime" paper! The folio is 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 with a 1/2" spine.







There's lots of info, so here we go... If you are new to Country Craft Creations and want to start shopping use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations Exclusive paper collections: I used Love Letters and Blossom in Springtime for this tutorial. Seam Binding, white Paper Roses Dies for flowers
Artisan Cardstock (link below) used included Banana Split, Natural, Moss Green, Burgundy, White and Pearl Sheen Natural. 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 Patchwork paper tutorial Season to Celebrate, Monthly Photo Folio and Decor Project Tutorial Cut List: 1 - 11 x 7 1/4 1 - 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 2 - 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 1 - 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 1 - 4 1/4 x 6 3/4 1 - 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well.
🌺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.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

A couple of videos to share!

 


I recently made a couple of projects you have to see.  This first one is by Nicole of MadeFromScrap one YouTube and she did an amazing folio that I made twice.  You have to see how these turned out, and then check out the link in the video description to see her quick and easy tutorial.  You will love it!

This one is by Karolina of KarolinasKrafts, on Youtube.  She did a tutorial of a 4 x 4 mini album that I adore.  It came out too cute and I am just so happy with it.  I'm keeping this one for myself to use as a 2025 journal of things I want to do in this year.

Thanks for watching and stay crafty, my friends!

Monday, January 6, 2025

What I did with Graphic 45's "Season to Celebrate" Paper Collection!

Good morning!  I have a new tutorial for you.  I decided to list all of my videos for this paper collection so that you can see all of the fun things I have done with it. 

These are design team projects for Country Craft Creations, and I'm using the gorgeous collection by Graphic 45 called "Season to Celebrate".  I hope you like them!

The first one is my latest project I just shared today.  I used leftover paper and scraps to make these stunning tags that you can use on their own or add to the previous project I just made.


Below is the first project I made and it is a big one, and sooooooo wonderful.  It is a yearly folio project with a box to store the folios.  You can add your memories throughout the year!


The video below is a full walk through of the folio and box project I made.


I also put this link to the design team package haul video I did, just in case you want to see that too.  



I have a list of the supplies I used.  Please check out Country Craft Creations and get all of your supplies for this and more!

Graphic 45 Seasons to Celebrate. I received 2 sheets each of the patterned papers, 4 sheets each of the coordinating solids (16 sheets total), and the 4 x 6 Calendar Ephemera Cards. There are many more items to purchase with this collection as well! Graphic 45 Brass Feet My Colors Cardstock...I received 2 each of the Bonsai, Ecru and Gold Zinnia, Seam Binding, I received 2 yards each of Kelly Green and Light Pink, Ivory Ribbon, 3/4", I received 2 yards, Light Weight Chipboard, I received 2 sheets, Extra supplies: Altenew Ink, I used Espresso The dies are currently available in the store, but other Graphic 45 dies are here... Graphic 45 Tags, I used the large ones Reversible Satin Ribbon, I used Antique Gold/Champagne, Graphic 45 Jewels Burlap Twine
And don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue 
Artisan Cardstock It's 85 lb, and absolutely amazing! Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard 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.
Thanks so much for coming by.  Stay crafty, my friends!

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.


 

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Curiosities! Carta Bella Paper Meet a Uniquely Creative Folio!


 You have to see what I did!  This is a fantastic folio I made using a paper collection I have been hoarding in my stash since 2012!  

I purchased the folio and dies from my local scrapbook store, Cobblestone Creek Studios, and I know that you will love this!  Thanks in advance for watching!

Stay crafty and stay scary, my friends!

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Fold Up Folio Tutorial, a project with the #trickortreattreasureteamcollab


Hi all! Welcome back to my laboratory! I hope you enjoy this weeks project. I have a tutorial for a "Fold Up Folio" that I think you will love. It's quick and easy and has so many possibilities.


We are hoping to inspire you to get out your Halloween (or halloween colors if Halloween is not your thing) and craft along with us. We may share projects, we may show you the process, or we might even give you a tutorial, whatever we do it is sure to help get those creative juices flowing. Each week at 1:00pm eastern, we will share our projects. We would love if you liked the videos, and if you haven’t already, subscribe to our channels. And go check out the crafty friends we list below. If you want to share your projects after we have inspired, use the hashtag: #TrickorTreatTreasure #TrickorTreatTreasureTeamCollab


This is our second week, and we are featuring albums or folios. Please check out all who are involved in our collaboration, the list is below. Have fun, and stay scary! Bwahahaha! Super bonus: We have an entire playlist where we will add our videos as they go live. All of this crafty goodness in one playlist! It doesn’t get any better than that!


Here's the line up of our paper crafting wizards in this collaboration. Thanks so much for watching. Your Hostess Debbie Amy Angela Carly Rose Dawne Heather Letty Michelle Michelle This is me! Nicole Linh


This is a simple folio, and I've included the following for you.

CUT LIST: A: 1 - 6 x 8 B: 2 - 7 3/4 x 8 C: 1 - 7 x 7 1/2 D: 6 1/4 x 7 E: 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 F: 1 - 4 3/4 x 6 G: 2 - 4 3/4 x 6


The paper I used in the tutorial is Aged Parchment Artisan Cardstock 


The video can be viewed here.  




I hope you enjoy it.  Happy Halloween!  



 

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Junk Portfolio Tutorial!!!


Here it is, thanks for being patient! I finally have made the tutorial for my Junk Portfolio. This is made from 4 grocery bags and it is loaded with pages and pockets and possibilities.

The bags I used were 12” wide, 10 1/2 tall and the bottoms are 6 3/4. I have used Tim Holtz papers for this version, along with a lot of fun ephemera and goodies that I have made in the past and kept for just the right project to use them with. The full walk through of my first portfolio is here ...

Thanks for watching and I hope you have fun making one for yourself!!!

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Document Folio Tutorial, Country Craft Creations Design Team, Bonus Project Edition!


Hey all! I have a ⭐️BONUS⭐️design team project for you today. 

I purchased the Photo Play "Everyday Junque" papers a little bit ago from Country Craft Creations specifically to do a tutorial on a project I had made for my Bestie at her request.  

She wanted a Document Folder that would be big enough to hold large certificates and items for safekeeping, could be stored in a file cabinet and could also be pretty enough to be out on the coffee table to share with family. 

The shopping haul video where I shared the prototype I made is here in case you missed it.

I came up with this design, and with the papers I purchased from Country Craft Creations I made this tutorial. In the video's description are a list of supplies from Country Craft Creations and a cut list for the cardstock. The patterned papers will be discussed in the video. Thanks for watching! The tutorial is here, https://youtu.be/tT-SzRAmzPE?si=xFA7j33XwojbtMrw

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Birthday Folio Tutorial...A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project


This is a fun one, and I hope you like it. I'm using the "Birthday" paper collection from Country Craft Creations, and it is just beautiful! I made this folio with the Artisan Cardstock (no chipboard needed). It is full of fun places to put pictures, and even pockets big enough to hold cards received. Below is a cut list for the cardstock (the patterned paper measurements are in the tutorial, so have a notepad handy), and a supply list for the items I received in my design team package for this project.  

Have fun, and stay crafty! I did a haul video for this design team package, and it is here. The folio walk through video is here, which shows all of the final decoration I did for this folio. Supplies are available at Country Craft Creations, and the links for the individual supplies are below... Birthday, an exclusive collection by Country Craft Creations Artisan Cardstock, I will be using White (for album construction, 87 lb) and Stardust (photo mats, 65 lb) Satin Double Sided Ribbon, Light Blue/Parrot Green Charlotte's Lace Doodlebug Boutique Buttons, Limeade Cut List for the Cardstock (They are grouped together for the individual pages/sections of the folio): Back and Front Accordion Pieces of Folio: 1 - 12 x 8 2 - 6 x 8 Right Tall Pocket Page: 1 - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 Right Hinge 1 - 2 x 8 Small Pocket 1 - 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 Flaps 1 - 5 x 7 1/2 1 - 4 x 5 1/2 Left Pocket Page with Diagonal Pocket 1 - 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 Right Side Page (which is the innermost page) 1 - 6 1/2 x 8 Stacked Alternating Waterfall Pages 2 - 9 1/2 x 6 Inside Back Cover (Center of Folio) 1 - 12 x 7 1 - 7 (-1/16) x 6 1/2 1 - 4 x 12 1 - 6 x 8 1/2 Belly Band 1 - 10 3/8 x 4 1 - 6 1/8 x 4

 

Monday, August 12, 2024

"Birthday", a Folio Walk Through for the Country Craft Creations Design Team


I made this gorgeous album with an absolutely stunning paper collection by Country Craft Creations.  Please come check it out!

I also did a haul video for this package, and if you missed it, it is here.


Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!!



 

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, November 13, 2023

Spice Folio, Part 2 is AVAILABLE!!!


 Here it is...Part 2 where we will go over the decorations and matting with the patterned papers and the gorgeous Summer Ivory Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations! https://countrycraftcreations.com

In all I used 10 sheets of Artisan in Kraft, and 6 in Summer Ivory. I used 14 sheets of the patterned paper. I'm using the gorgeous collection by 49 & Market, ArtOptions Spice...I just adore it...the colors are AMAZING!!! The construction video is here, Part 1 https://youtu.be/IliZ23r8k28 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... 49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty, my friends!

Monday, November 6, 2023

Spice Folio, Tutorial, Part 1

 My current design team package from Country Craft Creations  is so amazing, I couldn't wait to play with it!  I have Part 1 available.  We will be making a folio, similar to how I did my pages in my Bountiful Blessings project.

Here is the first video.  Part 2 will be available as soon as I can get it done.


In the video I show how to make the pieces for the pages. Each piece comes from a 12 x 12 piece of cardstock. The cover is two pieces of cardstock, and I also used light weight chipboard. So, since I go over how to cut all of this there is not a cut guide for this project. It is all in the video, and I show you how to cut, score and fold every piece. You will need 10 sheets of Artisan (Kraft) cardstock, 2 sheets of light weight chipboard, a magnet and some seam binding for this piece. In the next tutorial I'll show you how to do some of the patterned papers, and share what I did with mine. Thanks so much for watching and I'll be back soon with the rest of the tutorial. Bountiful Blessings, Part 1 https://youtu.be/8hGbHkYBkdo Bountiful Blessings, Part 2 https://youtu.be/fR2yd563hg4 Bountiful Blessings, Part 3 https://youtu.be/oi7lPrCvqp0 Here are the supplies I received in my design team package from Country Craft Creations Artisan Cardstock, (Kraft for the design team package) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... 49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Large Notebook Folio Tutorial


 I created this because of a request from one of my YouTube viewers.  Thanks to gcoop493 this project was born!  Please come and check it out.  I'm using the gorgeous papers "Love You Forever" by Country Craft Creations.  A list below will tell you how to get your supplies to make this!  I hope you like it as much as I do.


Kraft Artisan Cardstock, 

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

Art Glitter Glue, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/adhesives

Spacers, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=spacers*


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Monday, August 14, 2023

A Round Up of Projects...

 

I know...another round up...LOL!  This is a folio I created using products from a local scrapbook store, Cobblestone Creek, in Damascus, Oregon.  If you are reading this and are local, please go check it out.  It's super cute and she has all the things.  
This is a flip flop folio that I made that I am EXTREMELY happy with.  It is beautiful and full of things that I have been making...they fit perfect into this amazing piece.
Planning never stops...So here is what I'm up to this month.
And, last but certainly not least, my August design team package from Country Craft Creations.  I'm using the exclusive collection called "Bon Voyage" and it is GORGEOUS!



Monday, February 13, 2023

Bloom Where You're Planted Folio Project for Country Craft Creations

 


I created a fun folio using this beautiful paper kit, "Bloom Where You're Planted" and the 49 & Market "Envelope Gatefold Flip Folio" kit that I purchased from Country Craft Creations.  Please stop by my YouTube and check it out!

Have a crafty day!

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Altered CD Folio Project

 Hi all, and welcome back to my channel. Today I have a tutorial for a fun project. This started as a kit (that I have had in my stash since around 2005), I added some Graphic 45 papers (Place in Time from 2012 and Time to Flourish from 2014), and this is the result.


I altered the CD folios that came in the kit and altered the size and orientation of the box and made this project, which I will go over in the video. Then I had some interest from quite a few people about a tutorial. I recreated this project with Kraft cardstock and some chipboard. I hope you enjoy the tutorial. I do not know if you can get these specific Graphic 45 papers, they are older collections. I do know that there is a newer calendar paper collection available. Check the Graphic 45 site or your local craft store. I also know that Country Craft Creations has a wonderful collection called 
“Remember the Time” that would be lovely with this project. During the tutorial, from Country Craft Creations I used: Kraft Cardstock Chipboard (Heavy weight and light weight) Art Glitter Glue Seam Binding The basic cut list for ONE folio: Please note you will need to multiply these by the number of folios you want to make. 1 - 11 1/2 x 8 5/8 1 - 6 1/8 (-1/16) x 1 3/4 1 - 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 For the box: Chipboard: 1 - 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 (Heavyweight). Please note that the bottom will depend on if you want to use the box feet or not, I discuss this in the video. 4 - 2 7/8 x 5 7/8 (Lightweight) Cardstock: 1 - 6 x 6 2 - 7 x 6 1/2 2 - 6 x 6 1/2 Thanks for watching and have a great day!

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Hocus Pocus Folio Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 Hi all, and welcome back to my Haunted Craft Room!

Today I have tutorial #3 using Carta Bella's "Hocus Pocus" paper collection.  This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com.  I made this fun folio that features a tuck tab closure and three ways to use your Sizzix Essential Mini Album Die set by Lori Whitlock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/sizzix-thinlits-dies  

I hope you enjoy this tutorial.  From the scraps I have leftover I have another surprise...but you have to wait until my next video!  

Below are the cutting guides and the links for the products I used.  I used some cardstock that coordinates with the paper collection for the album die pages, and the patterned paper as well.  The cardstock listed below is Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock.  I used light weight chipboard for the cover, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-light-weight-12x12-sheet.  

The paper collection, Hocus Pocus by Carta Bella is here, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-light-weight-12x12-sheet#/cd9f1be9-5b7d-494c-9001-d53b43632e20/fullscreen/autofilters=true&filter[brand][]=Carta+Bella&page=1&query=hocus+pocus&query_name=match_and&rpp=20

Art Glitter Glue and score tape can also be found on the website, 

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/art-glue

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape

You will also need seam binding to complete the albums included in this book.  

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding

Thanks so much for your support!  I appreciate it so much!

COVER

light weight chipboard

2 - 5 7/8 x 6 7/8

1 - 1 3/8 x 6 7/8

Cardstock

2 - 8 1/2 x 9

1 3 1/2 x 6 7/8

Inside front and back cover accordion pockets

2 - 8 7/8 x 9

Closure tab

1 - 2 x 8

Middle page

1 - 6 1/4 x 6 1/2