1 1/4 Sheet Wonder Mini Album Tutorial

 

I have another tutorial, a design team project for Country Craft Creations, using Carta Bella’s Farmhouse Summer paper collection. This is a fun collection and I know you will love it!  

This album is a meander style album but I added a little bit more paper to make it a little bigger. It’s perfect for using up scraps or the 6x6 paper pad that I received with this collection. I also used Artisan Cardstock and seam binding from Country Craft Creations.  

Have fun and stay crafty!

I have a new tutorial for Country Craft Creations...A Farmhouse Summer Folio!

 Hi all! I have my first tutorial using Carta Bella's "Farmhouse Summer". This is a beautiful collection that I am using from Country Craft Creations. You can find all of the supplies which include the ephemera and enamel dots here.

I have made a fun folio with some great interaction, but also a lot of places to put photos. Below are the cutting lists for the pieces. I also used Artisan cardstock in White and seam binding in Deep Navy and Dark Olive Drab. That's it! I kept this one simple and didn't even use flowers. I let the collection speak for itself. Cover Pieces: 2 - 6 3/4 x 8 2 - 8 3/4 x 8 Front and Back Cover Flaps for Popup 2 - 6 x 8 2 - 3 x 8 Mid Section Flaps 4 - 6 x 4 7/8 2 - 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 Accordion Pages and Pockets 2 - 12 x 8 2 - 6 3/4 x 4 2 - 6 7/8 x 4 That's it! Have fun with the tutorial and I'll see you soon with another tutorial! Stay Crafty!

Easiest Ever Shaker Tutorial

I have a tutorial for a “new to me” technique. I’m calling it the “Easiest Ever Shaker”. It’s a fun technique that may change shaker cards for me forever!

I’m using leftovers from previous  Country Craft Creations  design team packages.  Check out the paper collections in her store! 

I hope you enjoy it!

Variable Sized Page Journal Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 Welcome to my Country Craft Creations design team project using the exclusive paper collection, "Dream of Home". This is a beautiful paper with vibes of country and vintage themes and you will love it.

I came up with a traveler's notebook style journal...I hesitate to call it a junk journal, but I guess in theory it is...the paper is just too pretty to call it junk. The idea came to me from using up scraps of 8x8 paper in a very old collection I recently found in my craft room. I will share that prototype and show you how it morphed into the project I am sharing today. I will also show you how sew the signatures and how to create the binding. As an added bonus I also made some ephemera to put in the journal and I share how I did that. In my design team package I received both the 12 x 12 and the 8 x 8 paper packs, and I did use both in this project. You will need one sheet of heavy weight chipboard, about 6 sheets of the 12 x 12 (which includes two of the cutapart sheets), and 17 sheets of the 8 x 8 paper. I used several embellishments, and the ones that are from Country Craft Creations I have listed below with links. You will also need journaling paper of some sort. I used a variety of paper in this project, but plain old copy paper will also work great. I used waxed bookbinding thread also for sewing the signatures. Thank you so much for watching. I do appreciate your support. Lay Flat Cover Tutorial, in case you haven't seen this. Dream of Home paper collection Chipboard Prima Rusty Metal Clips 49 and Market Flowers Graphic 45 Flowers Prima Say It In Crystals Lace Seam Binding, I used Dark Olive Drab From my stash I used some lace , a miniature photo frame and homemade paperclips.

Thanks for watching and stay crafty, my friends!

Simple Stories Boho Baby Mini Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

I have my baby tutorial up and available.  

I'm using the Simple Stories "Boho Baby" collection for the tutorial as it is my design team paper collection. I did the prototype in the exclusive Country Craft Creations collection "Baby Dreams Boy".  Please check out the store here.

I will share a walk through of the "Baby Dreams Boy" at the end of the tutorial. There is a walk through of the "Boho Baby" album at the beginning of the tutorial. I hope you enjoy the tutorial.  

There is an extensive list for cutting the main pages and the mats/interactions added to the album in the video description. Also, there is a list of the supplies used and where you can get them. 

Stay Crafty! Enjoy!

Fur Ever Friends Mini Album Tutorial

My Fur Ever Friends tutorial is live, I hope you enjoy it 😊

All of the information with supplies and cutting guide are in the video description. 

Thanks for watching. Stay crafty!

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!

 Hi and welcome back. I have a mini album walk through today. I'm using "Fur Ever Friends", an exclusive collection from Country Craft Creations.

It is a beautiful collection. I did a design team haul, if you missed it, you can see it here. This album features a couple fun new ideas. I have come up with a new stacked page that creates a horizontal and a vertical photo mat opportunity. I think I will call it the "Corner Bound Stacked Page". In this walk through and the tutorial I didn't know what to name it! HAHA!! Below is a list of the supplies I used with links to the website for you to check out. I'll be back soon with the tutorial. Fur Ever Friends Cardstock in Brown and Olive Seam Binding, Dark Olive Drab 28 Lilac Lane Embellishment pack, Paws and Pets HeartFelt Creations Dies

March 2022 Design Team Haul (plus extras) from Country Craft Creations

 I have a bunch of wonderful items to share this haul!

I have 3 exclusive collections from Country Craft Creations, which include "Dream of Home", "Fur Ever Friends" and "The Heart of Courage". I also have the Simple Stories "Boho Baby" collection with quite a few of the embellishment packs that go with it. Last, but not least, I have a new Heartfelt Creations die! I have a list below for the supplies I have and the links to get them. Before we get to that, here is the link for the information for the charity that Tamra of Country Craft Creations is donating ALL PROCEEDS for the sale of "The Heart of Courage" papers. The proceeds will help assist the people of Ukraine. I am so happy to be a part of such a wonderful way to help. The paper packs are only $7.99 each, and you get 12 gorgeous 8 x 8 papers. This link will take you to the order page but also explain the charity that the proceeds go to. Thanks for watching, I'll be back soon. Country Craft Creations exclusive papers: The Heart of Courage Dream of Home Fur Ever Friends Simple Stories, Boho Baby Lace 28 Lilac Lane Embellishment pack, Paws and Pets Graphic 45 Flowers 49 and Market Flowers

HeartFelt Creations Dies

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Blossoms in Springtime, Graduated Page Accordion Album Tutorial

 

Hello and welcome back. I have a tutorial for a fun accordion style album that uses this beautiful exclusive collection, Blossoms in Springtime, from Country Craft Creations. 

For this video I made a companion guide that will be useful to go along with the tutorial. Because of the nature of this album, it may be easier to have this and take notes during the tutorial. You can find this PDF file here. (Edited to add that I fixed the link, so it should be working now!!! Sorry for the inconvenience!) Below is a list of products used and a cutting list for the project. I hope you enjoy it and have fun making the project. As a reminder, at Country Craft Creations website you can check out the "About Us" section that will give you information about the Facebook community, as well as the other designers in the group. Please check us out! Cutting List: The white cardstock, which makes up the base of the album, is the 100 lb Artisan Cardstock. All measurements are for that white cardstock. Other pieces in different cardstock (Gold Mirror or Summer Ivory) will be noted. Base of Album: 1 - 8 x 8 1 - 8 x 8 3/4 2 - 7 1/2 x 8 1/4 2 - 7 x 7 3/4 1 6 1/2 x 7 1/4 Gold Mat on front and back cover: 1 - 6 3/8 x 6 3/8 1 - 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 The following measurements for the page additions are in order as I did the tutorial, which follows the companion guide. Inside Front Cover Glued Pocket: 1 - 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 Scored Pocket: 1 - 8 x 3 1/4 Waterfall Page: 1 - 9 1/2 x 4 1 - 8 1/2 x 4 3 - 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 Flap Page: 2 - 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 2 - 5 5/8 x 3 5/8 (Summer Ivory) Split Pocket Page: 2 - 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 1 - 5 1/2 x 12 2 - 5 3/8 x 5 7/8 (Summer Ivory) Photo Mat Page: Gold: 2 - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 White: 2 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Flap: 1 - 7 x 4 1 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (photo mat) Diagonal Pocket Page: 1 - 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 1 - 12 x 4 2 - 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 (Summer Ivory) Photo Mat Page: This is the second photo mat page Gold: 2 - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 White: 2 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Trifold Page: 1 - 11 3/4 x 5 2 - 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 (Summer Ivory) Stacked Pocket Page: 1 - 9 x 4 1/2 1 - 9 x 2 1/2 Photo Mat/Glued Pocket 1 - 3 3/4 x 7 1/2 SUPPLIES USED: Blossoms in Springtime Patterned Paper Artisan Cardstock (White 100 lb and Summer Ivory) Mirrored Gold Cardstock Lace,:The one I used isn't in stock right now, but keep checking Light Pink Polka Dot Ribbon Seam Binding in Ivory and Yellow 49 & Market Flowers Echo Park Enamel Dots, My Favorite Easter Mini Set Spacers Heartfelt Creations Tag Die I have tried to ensure that this is accurate. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I am always available to help. Thanks, and stay crafty!!

Word Block Decor Project, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 Good morning!  I have a quick project to share while I’m finishing up another one. It’s another “dollar store” project, and it’s quick, easy and fun!  (And it’s a scrap buster!)

Please visit Country Craft Creations for your supplies and I’ll see you soon with another project!

Hi and welcome back to the blog. Today I have a fun project that includes repurposing some Dollar Store boxes and a mini album. I have a video tutorial showing the whole process.

I'm using the exclusive paper collection "The Music Box" from Country Craft Creations. Its a very beautiful paper collection and I loved making this project with it. I will have a full list of supplies and links to them so you can check them out and/or purchase them from Country Craft Creations.

During the video I will go step by step to tell you how I made the project. Because I am using a premade box, and because your box may differ in size, I am not going to give a cutting list for the cardstock or patterned paper for it. I will, however, list the papers used for the mini album that I put inside the album. Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you enjoy the project! SUPPLIES USED: Dollar Store Boxes. Mine had outer dimensions of 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 with sides 1 3/4" tall Chipboard, 1 - 12 x 12 Measurements to cut will depend on the size of your box Brown Artisan Cardstock, approximately 8 sheets of 12 x 12 total Silver Mirror Cardstock Patterned Paper: The Music Box, I used an 8x8 pack, and used approximately 18 sheets. I did use scraps to create my own flowers. I large magnet Art Glitter Glue Score Tape, 1 sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 and 1/4" Black foam tape Seambinding, approximately 1 1/2 - 2 yards of Chocolate Dies/Molds used: Heartfelt Creations 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold Leafy Accents Small Wild Rose Decorative Pocket Accents From my stash: I keyhole 2 brads string beads paint and distress ink CUTTING LIST FOR THE ALBUM: Cover: 2 - 7 5/8 x 4 1/8 Waterfalls: 2 - 9 3/4 x 4 1/8 2 - 8 3/4 x 4 1/8 Inner Assembly page: 1 - 12 x 10

Love Letters Junk Journal, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 I have a simple tutorial for a fun journal that doesn't require a lot of cardstock and uses the last bits of a collection you may have. It also is a great stash buster for saved bits and pieces you may have. I use some homemade flowers as well!  

Happy Friday! Stay crafty this weekend!

Farmhouse Living Album Tutorial, a Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

 Hello, and here is the tutorial for this album. I created it as a recipe album, and it will hold a ton of recipes and pictures. This is a collection by Echo Park, called Farmhouse Living, and it is a fun collection that has a very country vibe to it. It is available at Country Craft Creations.

I did do a walk through videos and you can see it here:

I reference the following tutorials: Lay Flat Album Cover Method Waterfall Tutorial Tamra's Channel, where she did her latest December Daily Tutorials for 2022 Below is a list of supplies I used. This is a big album, and does require a lot of supplies, but it is worth it! Also I have a cutting list for the pieces needed. Thanks so much for watching, I hope you enjoy the tutorial. Chipboard (12 x 12) - 2 Cardstock Artisan Red, one whole package Artisan Green, 8-10 (I used this for double matting on the front cover, and for accent pieces in the book) Artisan Summer Ivory, 4 Artisan Brown, 1-2 Magnets, 6 large Seambinding, 3 yards Patterned Paper Carta Bella Farmhouse Living, entire package which included stickers Carta Bella Farmhouse Living, Coordinating Solids Kit, one of these I purchased extra papers...two of the single sheet "Barn Wood", and one each of the 3 journaling card papers Flowers: Farmstead Easter Daisies The Cutting Board I used was a Silhouette File, called "Kitchen Set 7" by Studio Ilustrado. His main page in the Silhouette Design Store is here. The fence on the cover was from my stash, purchased at Hobby Lobby. The ladybug was from my stash (unknown), and the charms were from a local shop in my town. I attached the charm with a Tim Holtz brad with eyelet and a chain. I also added one package of 25 recipe cards to this album, which were from Hobby Lobby. Cutting List: COVER: Chipboard: 2 - 8 1/2 x 8 1/4 1 - 3 x 8 1/4 Cardstock to cover Chipboard: 2 - 10 1/2 x 10 1/4 1 - 6 x 10 1/4 1 - 6 x 8 1/8 PAGES:: 5 - 8 3/4 x 8 INSIDE FRONT COVER: Pocket Flaps: 2 - 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 Squash Books: 2 - 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 PAGE 1: Front: Pockets:2 - 7 1/4 x 4 Back: Foldout: 1 - 7 x 11 3/4 Pocket: 1 - 7 x 3 PAGE 2: Front: Waterfall: 1 - 6 x 10 1/2 1 - 6 x 9 1/2 1 - 6 x 8 1/2 Flaps: 2 - 6 x 12 Back: Accordion Belly Band: 1 - 9 x 9 PAGE 3: Front: Pocket Flap: 1 - 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 Pocket: 1 - 9 x 4 Back: Pocket 1 - 9 x 4 Waterfall Closure: 1 - 6 3/4 x 1 3/4 Waterfall: 1 - 3 1/4 x 7 1 - 3 1/4 x 8 1 - 3 1/4 x 9 PAGE 4: Front: "T" Belly Band: 1 - 2 x 9 1 - 2 x 6 Back: Round About Waterfall 4 - 6 x 8 1/2 PAGE 5: Front: Flaps: 2 - 7 x 8 Back: Alternating Accordion Stacked Pockets: 1 - 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 1 - 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 1 - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 INSIDE BACK COVER: Flap: 1 - 5 x 8 Large Pocket: 1 - 9 1/2 x 4 1/4 Small Pockets: 2 - 5 x 3 1/2 Please note that I have tried my best to make sure that all of the information is accurate, but I'm human. If you notice something or have questions please let me know.

Let's Make Some Flowers!! A Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

 I had a viewer request to share my rolled flowers and how I did them. This is a blast from the past and is not my idea, but they are fun to make and you can do them with scraps! I am going old school also, pulling out my Fiskars decorative scissors!

I will show you a couple versions of rolled flowers and some punched flowers...also a new MUST HAVE flower making tool that you NEED! I'm using leftover scraps from my Configuration Card Project, which is a design team project for Country Craft Creations.

I'm using the exclusive paper collection "Blossoms in Springtime". You can find it here! The must have tool...The Heartfelt Creations 3D Shaping Mold, Floral Basics. I also want to link Bonnie's channel here...I mention her fantastic flower tutorials in my video. She has done several tutorials on the shaping of the flowers. Stop by and give her some love!

Blossoms in Springtime Configuration Card Tutorial for Country Craft Creations

 I have a new tutorial for you today. Would you like a fun new idea in card making?  I’m using “Blossoms in Springtime” and have created two configuration cards for you. This is exclusively available at Country Craft Creations 

I hope you enjoy the tutorial, have a crafty day! 

Love Letters Gift Box/Album, a project for Country Craft Creations

 

Hi, and Happy Valentine's Day! As promised to my fellow Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations Facebook group, here is the walk through-talk through of my "Love Letters" Gift Box/Album. The papers are exclusive to Country Craft Creations. They are GORGEOUS! I used them to create this fun project. I hope you love it as much as I do. For this project I used: 2 wood boxes with drawers from the Dollar Store Chipboard: 2 - 3 3/4 x 6 3/4 1 - 4 x 6 3/4 (the spine) Cardstock to cover chipboard: I used the lay flat method to cover the chipboard just like an album. Here is a tutorial if you wish to view it...https://youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtc 2 - 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 1 - 7 x 8 3/4 1 - 7 x 6 5/8 The inside accordion is 6 x 11, score on the 11 at 1/2, 4 and 7 1/2 The pocket on the inside of the spine is 5 x 3 1/2, score on the 5 at 1/2 each end and on the 3 1/2 at 1/2 I used about about 4 sheets of patterned paper and some scraps. I also used seam binding, about 1 1/2 yards. I used two Tim Holtz knobs that I had in my stash, along with the flowers, which were in my stash. I inked my edges and painted the boxes. When I painted the boxes, I painted the entire inside of the shells of the drawers. Everything else I just painted the edges since I covered them with patterned paper. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the project.

February Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul

I have my February Haul Video available, and it is LOADED with GOODNESS!!! I purchased some extras too... Come check it out!

Please visit Country Craft Creations and get your supplies, then stay tuned for some fun tutorials!!

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Love Letters Countdown to Valentine's Day, a Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

 Good morning!  This is my idea on making a countdown type of calendar for Valentine's Day, a 14 day countdown.   This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, and I'm so excited to be using the amazing paper collection "Love Letters", sold exclusively by Country Craft Creations.  You can get some for yourself by clicking the link!

This project features little pull out drawers that you can put candy or notes in.  I realize it's the 5th and I'm a little late in posting but it's not too late.  You can make this fairly quickly and still have fun with it!

In the video description I have all of the supply lists and links to get specific things mentioned in the video.  I hope you enjoy and it gives you many more ideas on how to adapt this idea to different projects.  

Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!

Michelle

Love Letters Stacked Waterfall Folio, A Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

 

Welcome back! I have another design team project for Country Craft Creations, using the beautiful and exclusive collection "Love Letters". In this project I will "change" the focus of the color palate to the gray and pinks in the collection. I think you will like it! For this project I used the 100 lb Artisan cardstock in white, although the 87lb version will also work very nicely. Below is a cutting guide, and a list of links where you can get the products I used that are sold at Country Craft Creations. Stacked Waterfalls: 2 - 6 x 10 1/2 2 - 6 x 9 1/2 2 - 6 x 8 1/2 Spine: 1 - 2 x 6 1/2 Flaps: 2 - 6 3/4 x 6 1/2 Pockets: 2 - 7 x 3 1/2 2 - 5 1/2 x 6 Supplies I used from Country Craft Creations include: Artisan Cardstock: White My Colors Cardstock: Frosted Rose and Polished Stone Art Glitter Glue (be aware this isn't shipped in winter months, as cold affects the glue) Heartfelt Creations Die Seam binding in Pink and Lt Grey Graphic 45 Flowers Thank you so much for stopping by! I'll see you with more tutorials soon, until then, stay crafty, my friends!