Two Fun, Quick and Easy TUTORIALS!

 I did two tutorials recently and I think you will love them.

They are super quick and easy, and best of all, you can use up scraps to make them (which is what I did).

This first one is a card tutorial that I revamped from tutorials I have seen, changed things to inches from centimeters, and added my hints and tips to make them successful for you do do.  And, I made another Christmas card, so YAY, CHRISTMAS IN JULY PROJECT!

In the second tutorial I did a pop up album that I have seen in multiple places, but again added a little spin on the cover, and used my scrap Doodlebug Halloween papers to make it.  I think it turned out amazing, and I think you will love how easy it is.

Thanks so much for checking these out and I hope you have fun trying them out.  I loved them so much, and plan to make more!

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Pop Up Card Tutorial, A Christmas in July Project!

 Hi all, and welcome. I recently saw a video by Shrushti Patil on YouTube with a new variation of a pop up card that has been around for a while. I loved the additional page so I sat and worked out a version in inches and added a pocket on the back for a gift card. I made several birthday cards with this design and came up with some hints and tips for you so that you can make the cards successfully. I know that for those of us who don't use centimeters the inches conversions can be tricky. Here's what I came up with. I've made 5 so far and they work perfectly. If you want to see the original video it is here. Please check it out.

I did use papers from my stash. The patterned papers were leftovers from a retreat I did with Country Craft Creations, and they are older, so I don't know if they are available any more. I also used cardstock from Country Craft Creations. Check it out if you are interested. Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoy it! Cut List: All scoring and how I cut my patterned papers are in the tutorial 1 - 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 2 - 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 2 - 4 5/8 x 3/4 2 - 3 1/16 x 3/4 2 - 7 x 3 1/8 The envelope is cut from patterned paper. It is 7 x 3 1/8

Cowboys Disc Easel Flip Album, A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 Hey all!  I have this fun and quick project to share with you!  Dig out your Cowboys paper by Carta Bella and some Happy Planner Discs and make a great little project with your scraps!

All of the information is in the video.  I hope you like it!!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Cowboys Configuration Page Album, a Country Craft Creations Design team Project

I have a new design team project for Country Craft Creations for you today!

Hello and welcome to the video! This came about from a request from one of my subscribers,  @marilynb8704  who had asked me if I could do a tutorial using 8 1/2 x 11" paper to make a configuration page album. I have done this in the past, but used 12 x 12 papers. So I revamped an older tutorial, added a few things, and taa daa! I'm using "Cowboys" by Carta Bella, and I think it turned out amazing! The original tutorial this one is based off of is here...Summer Configurations Mini Album Tutorial https://youtu.be/ggmdSDufKKA Other Links Mentioned: How to make a Stacked Waterfall https://youtu.be/rltR4X5awoM?si=5SlDVVE89SuyUNR2 Lay Flat Cover Method https://youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtc?si=XPxrWRZTRDgrHBDW PLEASE NOTE: I recommend that you watch this tutorial first, as I had a couple things that came up and I needed to explain about this album. This is discussed in the beginning of the video. Supplies used are from Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com, and are listed with links below. I also have a cut list below. Thanks for watching, I appreciate each and every one of you! Supplies: Carta Bella "Cowboys". I received one each of the 12 x 12 papers, a sticker sheet, and the Frames and Tags package. https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/f[brand][]=Carta+Bella&m=and&p=2&q=cowboys Double sided satin ribbon, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ribbon-3-8-inch-two-color-reversible-satin-with-woven-stitched-edge-brown-antique-gold Checkered Ribbon https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ribbon-7-8-inch-woven-antique-ivory-checkered-ribbon-with-woven-edge-black Tonic Studio Heavy Weight Acetate https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-studio-heavy-weight-acetate-a4-5-pkg Buttons Galore & More Shimmerz, Desert Sky https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/desert-sky Altenew Ink, Espresso https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/altenew-coffee-break-crisp-dye-ink-ink-pad-espresso Craft Perfect Dimensional Foam https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-studio-craft-perfect-25-mm-black-dimensional-foam-pads Coffee Brown Felt Artisan Cardstock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/artisan-cardstock-felt-coffee-brown Paper Rose Flower dies https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/paper-rose-metal-cutting-die-etched-blooms-2#cd9f/mobile/m=and&q=paper+rose+die+metal Scor Tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape EK Tools, Powder Tool https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ek-tools-powder-tool-applicator-18g Magnets https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/basic-grey-large-magnet Heavy Weight Chipboard https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheet CUT LIST Cover: PLEASE SEE THE VIDEO BEFORE CUTTING!!!!!! Chipboard, Heavy Weight 2 - 5 x 7 1 - 2 1/2 x 7 (Used in the tutorial), use 1 - 3 x 7 if you desire for wider spine, AGAIN PLEASE SEE VIDEO FOR EXPLANATION Cardstock 2 - 7 x 9 1 - 5 x 9 (FOR THE 3" spine you would need 1 - 6 x 9) 1 - 5 x 6 7/8 (FOR THE 3" spine you would need 1 - 6 x 6 7/8) ***Please also note that the wings for the spines for the 2 1/2" spine would only be 1 1/4" each, not the usual 1 1/2" Pages 5 x 8 1/2 x 11 Inside Front Cover Water Fall 1 - 3 1/8 x 9 3/4 1 - 3 1/8 x 8 3/4 Inside Back Cover Never Ending Album 3 - 8 x 6 Closures for the inside cover elements 4 - 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 2 - 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 Tags (cardstock) for closure 2 - 2 7/8 x 4 1/8

 

Never Ending Mini Album, A NEW VARIATION, and my first Christmas in July project for 2024

 

I have this great tutorial for you today.  Its quick, easy and uses up your last sheet of 4x4 cut aparts that you don't know what to do with!

I shared this in my last #craftygoals2024 #smashyourcraftystash video and asked if you wanted a tutorial, and you did!  Thank you!  Here it is.  I hope you like it.

Happy 4th of July.  Stay crafty, and stay safe!

Let's Chat!

 It's been a busy couple of weeks.  I have been receiving all sorts of products from Country Craft Creations.    We are doing a Back to School YouTube Hop, and with FREE tutorials you would really check this one out.  I'm going to be doing an online virtual retreat with a theme park/Disney theme, and I received my design team package for July...Carta Bella's "COWBOYS"!!!  I have also posted a tutorial for a SELF CLOSING TREAT BAG that has 4 different sizes, and I have a shopping haul with a sneak peek of a project I bought the Photo Play papers specifically for.  Last, but not least, I have my current #craftygoals2024 and #smashyourcraftystash video posted.  

I was also on VACATION!!!  WOO HOO!!!  I haven't had a vacation away in YEARS, and it was sooooooo good.  I loved being able to be with my family!  It was so much fun.  

I have projects coming for you, so please stay tuned.

Here are the list of videos...I hope you enjoy them.  Links to all the things are in each individual video.  

Thanks so much for stopping by, and stay crafty!

 

Junk Portfolio Share...How I used Grocery Bags and K & Co. Paper to make an AWESOME Project!

 Please come and see how I used the Library Pockets from Envelopes...and a bunch of other things I have made to go into this amazing Junk Portfolio I made from grocery bags!!!  I love love love how it turned out and I can't wait for you to see it!

Thanks for watching, and stay crafty, my friends!

Library Pockets from Envelopes, Make Some Fun Stuff for your Junk Journal!

 I have a quick tutorial today, and stay tuned because I’ll share how I used these in the next couple of days!  Library Pockets from Envelopes!

Thanks for watching!  Remember to stay crafty!

Kitschy Kitchen Paper Smash!

 Hi all, and welcome to my channel. I have a smash video share you will love. I had this paper Kitschy Kitchen by Melissa Francis in my stash for years. I finally decided to get it out, and all of the items that I bought with it, and see what I can make. I have lots of links below to creators who influenced me with some of these items...please check them out and see how easy and fun these are to make!

Oh, and in the video I was talking about that journal I made that isn't a "do si do" but couldn't remember the name...well it is a flip flop journal! There, I did it! Thanks for your support, and please stay crafty! Septoria 18 videos DIY Library Pockets Mini Pocket Flip Up Booklet, Tag Holder Sevenplaza Videos Cheap 6x6 Paper Pad Project (Small Envelopes) Top 5 Favorite Paper Crafting Projects (7 pocket insert)

Pink Strawberryz videos 6x6 Paper Pad Projects, No cut envelope Let’s Use Up More 6x6 Papers Single Sided Triple Pocket or 6 Pocket Album Crafty by Toni Video Cluster Charms Cathy's Garden Video 4 Pocket Tag Book Country Morning Creations video Faux Whale Tale Tab My video on button dangles

Three Fun Projects I Wanted to Share with YOU!

 Hi all! I made some fun creations from some great tutorials out there and I thought you'd like to see them. They tie into our #craftygoals2024 and #smashyourcraftystash2024 because two of them our by Michelle of East Bay Stamp Chick, and she is one of our dedicated participants in this crafty/smashy adventure. I also recently saw a tutorial by Treasure Books, and I just had to try them. I smashed three partial kits and I am so very excited about it! Below are the links to the tutorials, and the tutorial mentioned about the Barn Shaped Album that you must see!

Thanks for watching, and stay crafty, my friends!

These are by Michelle of East Bay Stamp Chick Slimline Flipbook Mini Album Tea Sampler Mini Album This one is by Treasure Books Envelope TRANSFORMATION! Easy DIY Idea and Tutorial

And this one is by Debbie of Project39 Mini Albums. I mention her tutorial in the video, you HAVE TO SEE THIS!

Barn Shaped Mini Album Tutorial - Willow Creek Collection- Country Craft Creations Design Team

June #craftygoals2024

 Come see my latest video with #craftygoals2024!  June #craftygoals2024 and #smashyourcraftystash2024

We post each month on the first of the month at noon Eastern time, so come and see what we are up to each month!

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

MadeFromScrap

https://www.youtube.com/@madefromscrap

Party Planner Paperie

https://www.youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie

Project39 Mini Albums

https://www.youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums

#CraftyGoals2024

#smashyourcraftystash #smashyourcraftystash2024

June Seasons of Creativity Subscription Box...and a Sneak Peek of my Project!

 Come check out this amazing subscription box from Country Craft Creations and see a sneak peek of the project I created for it!  You will love this subscription.  It comes 3 times a year and is packed full of great papers, tools, and more!  

The June box is sold out but the October box will be available for signup in June, so go check it out!

Thanks for watching and remember to stay crafty!

Homer's Diner Envelope Flip Album

 I have a quick little tutorial I did this morning. I had Homer's Diner out since I just used it, so it was perfect for this project. It's made from envelopes and a little cardstock to create tags.

This is a really quick tutorial on a fun way to make a mini with A10 envelopes. You will need 5 of these envelopes, at 9 1/2 x 4 1/8". I made tags for the pockets in the Homer's Diner album. I used Artisan cardstock in black and Pink Lemonade. https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock They measure all at 3 7/8" wide by 4 1/4, 5, 5 3/4, 6 1/2, 6 and 8 (these are in order of appearance in the album). The rest of the directions are all in the tutorial. Thanks for watching! Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com Homer's Diner, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&q=homers+diner

Origami Tag Wallet and More!

I have a tutorial for a fun origami tag wallet and more items using what’s left of my Country Craft Creations design team package using Coco Paradise by Photo Play. This is a fun and easy project. All of the measurements will be in the tutorial. I promise it’s really easy! The origami wallet has several different different things that you can do with it to vary it if you choose. I had scraps so I tried to see how much of it. I could use up and create some fun additions to the album that I had created. The album I created has a tutorial here, https://youtu.be/hDjHy7-m66M The design team haul video is here, https://youtu.be/9-8tvcVYwjk Items Used: Coco Paradise, by Photo Play https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?q=coco+paradise&_pos=1&_psq=coco&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Artisan Cardstock, Summer Ivory https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-color Vellum Cardstock in Whip Cream and Pink Lemonade https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/f[brand][]=Country+Craft+Creations&m=and&q=vellum My Colors Cardstock, I received Irish Cream, Aquatint, Kiwi, and Coral Rose https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstock Tonic Magnets, I received the 3/8" size, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-studio-craft-magnets-small-10mm-10-pkg Tonic Bone Folder I mentioned in the video, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-precision-glide-folder Seam Binding, Ivory, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seam-binding-by-the-yard

Coco Paradise Mini Album Walk Through and Tutorial is Available!

Welcome back. Who's ready for a vacation? This album is so fun and has so much room for all of your memories. I had so much fun making this and I know you will have fun too! It features Coco Paradise, by Photo Play, and the new Tonic Magnets! I hope you enjoy it. Below are the items I used, and links to specific tutorials I have done that were mentioned in the tutorial. I also have a cut list for the chipboard and cardstock. Thanks so much for watching, and have a crafty day! Videos: My Design Team Haul, https://youtu.be/9-8tvcVYwjk The Lay Flat Cover Method https://youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtc?si=_yrK3wS9rLgxQl3N How to Make a Stacked Waterfall https://youtu.be/rltR4X5awoM?si=CaeTOwuyk95fWORN Items Used: Coco Paradise, by Photo Play https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?q=coco+paradise&_pos=1&_psq=coco&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Artisan Cardstock, Summer Ivory https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-color Vellum Cardstock in Whip Cream https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/f[brand][]=Country+Craft+Creations&m=and&q=vellum My Colors Cardstock, I received Irish Cream, Aquatint, Kiwi, and Coral Rose https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstock Tonic Magnets, I received the 3/8" size, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-studio-craft-magnets-small-10mm-10-pkg Tonic Bone Folder I mentioned in the video, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-precision-glide-folder Seam Binding, Ivory, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seam-binding-by-the-yard CUT LIST: Cover Chipboard 2 - 8 1/2 x 6 1 - 2 x 6 Cardstock 2 - 10 1/2 x 8 1 - 5 x 8 1 - 5 x 5 7/8 Base Pages 3 - 9 1/4 x 11 Fronts of all pages 6 - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 Backs of pages 1 and 3, pockets 2 - 9 x 2 1/2 Items in pages 1 and 3 pockets Booklets 4 - 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 Photo mats 2 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Back of Page 2 Pocket 1 - 6 5/8 x 4 5/8 Waterfall 1 - 4 1/8 x 8 3/4 1 - 4 1/8 x 7 3/4 1 - 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Tags are 4 x 6. I made 5 of them in all. I used a die I purchased a long time ago from Country Craft Creations. I will discuss the page closures during the tutorial, as the sizes depend on the cutaparts you choose to use.

 

I'VE BEEN BUSY!!

I'm so sorry, I have another catch up video.  I don't know where the time goes!  I have been so busy with design team projects and with craft fairs, and with work...I just don't have enough time in the day!

Here's the latest videos I have done.  I have a #craftygoals2024 video for May, two recipe projects, a video on what I did with the button dangles I have recently been obsessed with, and two shares of a design team package and a Virtual Retreat Package!

I hope you enjoy the videos and forgive me for being "late" for posting them.  

Stay crafty, my friends!

 

Kitchen Memories Recipe Album Tutorial, A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

Finally!!! I purchased this paper collection a while ago and I was finally able to make my dreams and ideas into this gorgeous album. The paper is "Kitchen Memories" by Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com. This album is full of easy interactions that you can fill with lots of memories, photos and recipes. I will have a full list below of the items I used as well as a cut list for the chipboard and cardstock. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and as always, if you have any questions please let me know. I'm always happy to help. Thank you all for your support and stay crafty! CUT LIST...Note...unless otherwise noted, all cardstock is Artisan White Cardstock Cover: I use the lay flat method to make the cover.  

I don't demonstrate it in the tutorial, 

so if you are not familiar with it, you can see

my full tutorial on this technique here. 

Heavy Weight Chipboard 2 - 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 1 - 3 x 8 1/2 Cardstock to cover 2 - 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 1 - 6 x 10 1/2 1 - 6 x 7 7/8 Pages 5 - 6 3/4 x 8 5 - 6 x 9 Inside Front and Back Cover 2 - 10 x 9 1/2 2 - 1 x 6 1/2 2 - 1 x 4 1/2 Page 1 1 - 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 Page 2 1 - 6 x 8 1 - 6 1/2 x 2 1 - 3 x 9 1 - 6 x 6 (see tutorial, half of this will be used later on page 9) Page 3 1 - 3 x 9 1 - 5 x 6 1/2 Page 4 1 - 7 x 3 1/2 Page 5 1 - 4 1/2 x 7 1/2 1 - 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 Page 6 1 - 10 x 9 1/2 Photo Mat (I used Pearl Sheen Gold) 1 - 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 1 - 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 Page 7 1 - 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 Page 8 1 - 3 x 9 1 - 5 x 6 1/2 Page 9 1 - 6 x 8 1 - 6 1/2 x 2 1 - 3 x 9 1 - 6 x 6 (see tutorial, half of this is used, and came from page 2) Page 10 1 - 3 1/2 x 7 I try very hard to ensure that all measurements are accurate.  

If you have questions please let me know. Items used: Kitchen Memories, I used the 8 x 8 pad and 4 of the recipe card sheets. I

did use almost all of the paper, with only scraps and 2 of the 8 x 8 sheets leftover. Artisan Cardsrtock, I used White and Pearl Sheen Gold, Heavy Weight Chipboard Scor Tape and Art Glitter Glue Seam Binding, I used Moss Antique Gold/Champagne Satin Ribbon I apologize but the lace and flowers I used aren't available anymore, I did buy them a while ago.

 

Smashing my Pink Paislee Paper!

Good morning!  I have been working on one of my #smashyourcraftystash2024 goal for April which was to smash this paper collection by Pink Paislee. I have this video and one more to share…I DID IT!!!!

#CraftyGoals2024 #smashyourcraftystash #smashyourcraftystash2024 

I’m making a bunch of things in this video, some of which I can use later in junk journal projects, cards and more. I hope it inspires you!  Smashing my Pink Paislee Paper Collection!

Stay crafty, my friends!

 

Willow Creek Highlands Pop Up Card Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

I'm baaaaack! I thought I would take the premise of my pop up album that I made with this collection (which you can see here if you missed it, https://youtu.be/JLdccqAX3dA?si=NbRFG8pLD1Xij3_w ) and make this fun card! I turned the mechanism sideways and then added a pocket to each side, filling it with tags and photo mats/journal cards). We will also discuss making an envelope for this to make a cute presentation if giving it as a gift.

It doesn't take much to make... Card Base 1 - 12 x 8 Mechanism 2 - 5 x 4 2 - 7 1/2 x 4 Belly Band 1 - 6 1/8 x 2 1 - 7 5/8 x 2 Envelope 1 - 11 7x8 x 11 7x8, I used my score board that does the box envelopes. They have a 3/8" gusset. If you don't have one, start your scoring/punching at 5 1/4, then make scores on the other side at 3/8 to create the gusset. I used what scraps I had and I'll show you what I did to stretch them. I hope you like it, it is fun and easy to make. Here are the products used, all from Country Craft Creations Photoplay Willow Creek Highlands https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... My Colors Cardstock (Aquatint and Wildflower Honey) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Jute (red) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Ribbon https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... White Artisan Cardstock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Magnet, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/basic-grey-large-magnet For the prototype I share I used Country Craft Creations exclusive papers "Bloom Where You're Planted" https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-bloom-where-your-planted-8x8-28-sheets-cotton-bristol and Gold Glamour Cardstock, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Glamour* I also added a little seam binding, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seam-binding-by-the-yard The Tag dies are not available anymore at Country Craft Creations but they were. Heartfelt Creations "Album Tags and Accents". The other die used was from my stash and measures 3 3/4 x 2 3/4.

Composition Book Cover Tutorial, FULL SIZE and HALF SIZE!

 I did a tutorial a bit ago about how to make a removable cover for your mini composition book, and was asked to make one for the regular full sized and half sized notebooks. Here are a few pictures.

In honor of it's almost "Half Way to Halloween" I chose some Halloween papers for the tutorial.

I did make some book marks that aren't in the tutorial, but did use up all of the 1" scraps leftover from cutting the papers.  I made simple rosettes with 1/4" scores.  I love how they turned out!  It's so pretty and so useful!  The ribbons were from my stash, I just added them to the back under a 2" scalloped black Artisan Cardstock punch out.  I added buttons with gold thread through them in bows.  On two of the rosettes I added flowers to the front.  The cardstock bookmarks are 2 x 6".

I used Country Craft Creations Papers for all of these.  The paper is magnificent for this...it feels smooth, it scores and folds and curves around the spine like a dream.  

The paper collections I used are:

By the Seaside

Bon Voyage

Midnight Ride

Bewitching Hour

What's Cooking

Here is the latest tutorial with the Full and Half sized composition books...

And, in case you missed it, here is the tutorial for the mini composition book covers...

Thanks so much for watching, and remember to stay crafty!