Bountiful Blessings Recipe and Photo Album Tutorial, Part 3, Finishing this Amazing Album!

 It's finished!!! Come see the 3rd part of my turorial on my Bountiful Blessings Recipe and Photo Album! We finish it all up today, and the full walk through is at the end of the video! WOO HOO!!

The full supply list is in the video's description, but the main website for this amazing team I get to design for his here at Country Craft Creations.

Bountiful Blessings Recipe and Photo Album, Part 2

Part 2 of my Bountiful Blessings Video is up and running. I have a link in the description for a document with the diagrams I used in the video. This is a great aid to help with the video so please check it out. Part 3 is coming soon, where we will work on the patterned paper and string closure. Thanks for watching...Happy Friday!

I have some updating to do...

 Once again, I have fallen a little behind on the blog...but here is an update to what I have been up to.

This is my latest video.    It will be in parts, and it is using the magnificent collection, "Bountiful Blessings" from Country Craft Creations.  It's actually a remake of an old album I made before I was a designer for them.  I have updated it and revised it and I think it will be better than ever!  There is a lot of information in this video's description, so check it out and stay tuned because I have more on this one on the way.

This is a quick video on a project I made on a whim.  I raided my supplies and used a Dollar Tree heart shaped wand with a wooden spool and created this beauty!  Spooky, isn't it??

Here's an idea for a Halloween Treat Box that is quick and easy to make...check out how you can use up some scraps and make a fun little goodie container.

Then I have this video with a tutorial as well.  I used two separate kits from Your Creative Studio.  I altered an old 7 Gypsies notebook and then did a tutorial on my never ending album with some amazing tropical papers.  

I hope you enjoy these videos!!

Stay crafty, my friends!!

October's #craftygoals Video is Live!

 I have been reflecting and decided to try a new way of thinking about my goals.  Come and check out how I am going to try to go from brain storming to a more structured way of thinking about my lists of things to do in my craft room.  

I appreciate your watching.  Please check out the other ladies involved in this crafty adventure.  

De: https://www.youtube.com/@DeDeaneHorseinAroundWithCrafts/videos Dawne https://youtube.com/@thecraftyvisage Bitty Penny : https://www.youtube.com/@BittyPenny Letty: https://www.youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie Michelle: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 (this is me) My Instagram account is @michellescreativeoperation Michelle: https://youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHale Debbie: https://www.youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums

Alter a Dollar Tree Perpetual Calendar

 This is soooooo cute!  You have to see what I did with Dollar Tree perpetual calendars...They are so adorable!

I used Echo Park paper I had in my stash, and some other odds and ends. I think you'll like them...Inexpensive to buy and uses up stash items!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Little Monster Banner Album SVG Files are Available!

Hi all, and welcome back.  I have a surprise for you!!!

If you haven't seen my Banner Album, I have a tutorial for it here.  This is a design team project I did for Country Craft Creations.  I used the amazing paper collection "Little Monsters" for this project and it turned out lovely!

The quick video walk through is in the video below.  I was able to use up scraps and raid my stash of goodies.  This album came out just adorable!  

In the tutorial I did all of the cutting and template making by hand.  I was asked by a viewer if by chance I had a cut file.  I didn't, and it's something I hadn't done before.  I love my Silhouette, but haven't created files to share with anyone before.  Then, one of the other amazing designers from Country Craft Creations reached out to me (right after my viewer asked)...and we have embarked on another collaboration!

So now, I have made my first SVG files EVER for this album with a tremendous amount of help from this amazingly talented woman.  Jacqualine Hart,  of Jacqs Scraps on YouTube, has been the most important part of this file making adventure.  She is also a designer with Country Craft Creations, and if you haven't seen her work, you must.  Her YouTube is here.  She is absolutely brilliant with creating incredible projects with her Cricut and creating SVG files to use with her designs.  I have definitely learned a lot from her and with using the programs to make this happen.  I am so pleased with what I have been able to learn and make so far...I hope that it will continue to be an option to provide cut files for you in the future.  

I'm excited, and more than a little nervous...but here it goes.  Please let me know what you think, and if you have any questions.  

Jacqualine created the Banner Album page file for me.  I can not take credit for that at all!  I did (and remember, these are my first ones!) create the mats for the pages.  She and I both cut everything and it worked perfectly on her Cricut and my Silhouette.  So, without further ado...here are my very first files.  Please also remember the files are for the Banner Album Page and the mats for the pages.  All other interactions in this album do not have files, and will be shown in the tutorial.

Banner Album Page and Mat SVG Files

A few notes:

For the Banner Album Page,  there are lines in the middle of the image that are present for scoring.  These lines are in green.  I have changed them, for my Silhouette, into score lines.  They will cut a very shallow line for scoring purposes. But please remember, I'm using Artisan Cardstock that is 87lb for the album page.  If you are using anything less than 80lb, you may want to remove these score lines anyway, as they may cut a score deeper than you want.   If you do not wish to have scoring lines in the page and to do them yourself,  you will need to remove them and score by hand after you cut the banner page piece.  I discuss how to do the scoring in the tutorial above.  To remove these lines, once your image has uploaded into your software, ungroup and remove the inner lines.  Then you can cut the outline of the Banner Album Page and score the page by hand using the directions in the tutorial.

You will also notice that the Banner Album Page is 12 x 6, and you will need a 12 x 24 mat to cut this page on your machine.  (In the above image, the banner page was turned 90° clockwise, so the top of the banner page is on the right side.)

In the above folder,  I have saved the mats files in two ways.  Some mat files are single mats so that you can place them as you desire.  I did also make mat files where the two front page mats are in a single file and the two back page mats are in a single file.  You can choose how you want to use them. 

The pieces to this album measure as follows, just in case they import at a different size (which sometimes happens).  You can then, if needed, resize them appropriately.

Banner Page:  12 x 6

Front Page Mats: 5.476 x 5.75

Back Page Mats: 5.466 x 5.75

My mats for this album in the tutorial are cut with patterned paper.

I'm a novice with making files and I'm still trying to figure this out so thanks for your understanding and patience.  Jacqualine is working with me on figuring this all out.  (Bless her!!!  She deserves a medal!!!)

Please remember that this is the first time I have created files like this so it's very new to me.  I appreciate your support and hope that this works for you.  

Stay crafty, and always keep learning, my friends!!!

Smashing my "Midnight Potions" paper collection by Country Craft Creations!

 Come see what I made!  I love altering items and using up my stash to create fun decor and gifts!

I used up all of my "Midnight Potions" collection and made some fantastic stuff...You'll love them!

The paper collection can be found at Country Craft Creations.  

Little Monsters Banner Album, a Tutorial for Country Craft Creations

 Welcome! I have this fun little album for you today. I'm making this fun banner shaped album, based on an idea I had back in 2021 with my Midnight Kiss Exchangeable Banner Tutorial. That tutorial can be found here: https://youtu.be/wTjEJlYuPqE

This is fun and easy. I will show you how to make the template for the pages and for the mats. There are also fun interactions that I came up with. I hope you like the walk through at the beginning and the tutorial that directly follows. Cut List:

Welcome! I have this fun little album for you today. I'm making this fun banner shaped album, based on an idea I had back in 2021 with my Midnight Kiss Exchangeable Banner Tutorial. That tutorial can be found here: https://youtu.be/wTjEJlYuPqE This is fun and easy. I will show you how to make the template for the pages and for the mats. There are also fun interactions that I came up with. I hope you like the walk through at the beginning and the tutorial that directly follows. Cut List:

Pages: 4 - 6 x 12 Waterfall with cover: 1 - 7 1/2 x 3 1 - 6 1/2 x 3 1 - 3 5/8 x 4 1/2 Up/Down Waterfall: 2 - 8 x 3 1 - 7 x 3 Accordion: 1 - 4 x 12 Extra booklets: (As desired to put into pockets) Tag Booklet, 1 - 3 x 10 Booklet, 4 x 6 Supplies from Country Craft Creations: (I'm sorry, but the charms I used are no longer available) Little Monsters https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=little%20monsters* Artisan Cardstock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock Seam Binding https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding buttons https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=buttons* Stash supplies include: chain and jump rings for charm, book rings, cupcake wrappers, gem dots, shaped brads, twine, flowers

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.

Love You Forever, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=love%20you%20forever*

Kraft Artisan Cardstock, 

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=kraft%20artisan*

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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Bon Voyage Mini Travel Journal Tutorial!

 This is so fun and so quick and just full of possibilities!  Come check out my latest tutorial for Country Craft Creations!  This is a great companion piece to go with my Suitcase Tutorial I just posted recently.

Then, in case you missed it, I also posted a video for #craftygoals2023.  I went over some amazing projects that I did over the past month...and there's a mini tutorial in the video on how I transformed a Happy Planner!  

Thanks so much for watching and I hope y'all have a crafty day!

Bon Voyage Suitcase Album Tutorial

 I have another tutorial for you that you are going to love!!!!

This is an amazing album and a fun project.  The papers, exclusive to Country Craft Creations, are just amazing.  They really make me want to take a trip so I can fill this up with memories.

Please come and check it out.  I think you will love it as much as I do.

Stay crafty, my friends,

Michelle

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!

 

Midnight Potions, A Spooky Junk Journal/Spell Book using a Classification File Folder

 You all have to see this...I made this junk journal as a project using Country Craft Creations "Midnight Potions" papers and it is amazing.  This is a tutorial and I'll show you how I used a classification file folder and how I sewed in the pages.  It turned out so amazing!  I absolutely love this one and I think you will too.  Thanks so much for watching.  Stay Crafty!

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!

A Paper Bag Junk Journal AND a Tag Album!

I have been busy!!

 

This tutorial features Daisy Journal Co.’s free July 2023 paper collection “Let’s Go to the Beach”. I found some bags in my stash and this was born. I talk you through my journal and then show you how to make the pages. It’s super simple.

If you subscribe to her newsletter she sends out a link to a free paper collection at the beginning of every month. This one is only available until the end of July so run over and sign up. Her information is here. It will take you to her Link Tree where you will find the link to sign up. She has done amazing papers. They are so fun.

I created this with the lovely bee themed papers in the March box. I did a walk through/unboxing and you can see that here.  

Your Creative Studio March Subscription Box Reveal

. I raided my stash of tags and created this fun piece that can be a stand alone project or can be easily put into an existing journal.

Your Creative Studio is here...https://ycvstudio.com

Enjoy the videos. If you have any questions please let me know. Stay crafty!

Seasons of Creativity Subscription Box, a NEW IDEA IN SUBSCIPTIONS BY COUNTRY CRAFT CREATIONS!

 

You just have to check this out!

This is an amazing and new idea in subscription boxes and it's all detailed in this preview of the first box!  I will have all of the information you need and links to visit to check it out and join.  I hope you do and I hope to see you there!

I'm so excited to be a part of this dedicated team ready to deliver you amazing tutorials and projects and PRODUCT, some of which is not available any where else and you will also get exclusive first dibs on!  

Please check out the video and come and join the fun!

Stay crafty, my friends!

How about a "Towering Maze Card" tutorial...and more!

 

This is going to be fun!  Check out this tutorial I did for Country Craft Creations!  Out of an Oopsie I created a new card design.  Plus...yes, but wait there's more, I demonstrate how to use the new Embellishment Templates available at Country Craft Creations!  

Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!

LOTS OF THINGS TO CATCH UP ON :)

 Oh my, have I been a bad blogger.  I have been trying to keep up with things, and I have, once again, a catch up post for today.  I'm sorry.  My hubby had surgery, and I have been taking care of him and working, and trying to keep up on my crafty stuff.  But, today I have a list of things you may have missed.  I hope that you all are also following my on my YouTube, or on Instagram, or even on Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations on Facebook.  If so, then YAY!  If not, please go to the links and check it all out.

I just posted this today, it is an amazing album that I was inspired to make from seeing a maze card.  It is so cool, and features a new paper clip closure for a waterfall.

This is a subscription box reveal from Your Creative Studio, this box is BEE THEMED!!!

I did a lot of patriotic crafting. It all started with designing a prototype for Country Craft Creations for our 4th of July YouTube Hop.  This was so much fun and I made a ton of things.  

Here is a video of the projects I made using the tutorials by the amazing Country Craft Creations Designers.

This is my submission for the Country Craft Creations YouTube Hope.  I made a loaded goodie box full of fun things.

I also did my July #craftygoals2023 video...I was  very busy!

I shared a take on the wave card that has been going around.  I added a gift card holder to it...come check out how I did it.

And this is my latest design team haul from Country Craft Creations.  Photo Play "Hello Lovely"!  IT IS SO PRETTY!!!

Thanks for hanging in there with me and checking out my videos.  I appreciate all of you support!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle

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!!

Two fun and quick tutorials for you!

Hi!!! I have two tutorials for you that I have posted in the last two days and I think you'll like them!

The first is the pen holder idea I came up with, inspired by another creator on YouTube "Medieval Mirage".  The link to the video she did that inspired me is in the video description box.  This is a fun tutorial, is extremely useful, and uses scraps.  What can be better than that??

And this tutorial is a pictorial on how I made 6 different tags for journals.  In the video I have pictures of the drawings with instructions on how to make them.  Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Thanks for watching and have a very crafty day!