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I received my new design team package from Country Craft Creations and I did a video to share it with you.
I received the gorgeous Carta Bella "Summer" Collection and as a bonus, the Simple Stories card kit, "Hello Lovely".
Along with the kits I also have some fun embellishments and goodies to use with the collection.
Country Craft Creations is an amazing online store and an incredible Facebook community. Not only can you buy amazing crafting supplies, including exclusive patterned papers and Artisan cardstock, but you can also find literally hundreds of tutorials, all free. If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should.
Today I have a new explosion box for you. The video tutorial is available on YouTube. You can click the video below to see it...
This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations using the awesome papers by Echo Park called "Remember the Magic" and Red Artisan Cardstock. I also used the Explosion Board by We Are Memory Keepers.
This album features a waterfall type mini album and fun new diagonal belly bands. I think you will like this album in a box very much! It was fun and easy to make.
You will need approximately 4 pieces of 12 x 12 cardstock to create the base of the book/album. I'm sorry, I didn't do a good job of trying to figure out how much patterned paper I used, but I guesstimate that I used about 10 sheets total. (I used up a lot of scraps up in this project.). I also used a little seam binding and some chipboard stickers. Please visit Country Craft Creations for your supplies.
Thanks for stopping by the blog and thanks for going on to You Tube to see the video.
Welcome to my design team tutorial using the new Country Bunny paper collection and the new 100 lb Artisan cardstock exclusively sold at Country Craft Creations.
Today I am making this quick and cute basket project which also uses the We Are Memory Keepers Explosion board. I love this project, as it is so versatile and can be used with all kinds of different papers. This project is a decor piece, it IS NOT STURDY enough for children to go Easter egg hunting. It is also paper, and flammable, so I did use a battery operated candle in it, NOT A REAL CANDLE!
All you need to make this project are two pieces of 12 x 12 cardstock, 2 pieces of 12 x 12 patterned paper and embellishments of choice. I hope you like it and have fun with it. I will be back soon with more projects to share with you!
Check out the video below and have fun creating!!!
Hello everyone! I finally have the "Ireland Forever" tutorial for you. If you watched my last video share, I showed you the cute album I made for a design team for Country Craft Creations using Photo Play's "Lucky Charm" paper collection, and I said I would remake it in the tutorial using Country Craft Creations exclusive "Ireland Forever" paper collection.
Here is the video.
This collection is so beautiful and sophisticated and just plain gorgeous. Whether you want a paper collection for St. Patrick's day, an album to showcase your heritage, or memories from a trip to Ireland, this paper is for you. It is stunning. This is just one of Tamra's new lines. Go to Country Craft Creations to check it out and get some for yourself.
Below you will find the cutting list for this project and the cutting guide for the cardstock used in this project. In total, I used 2 sheets of heavy weight chipboard, 14 sheets of Black Artisan cardstock, 6 sheets of the new color Olive, and 16 sheets if the patterned paper. There are 24 sheets in the pack, so I still have 8 sheets left to do another project. I also used a little bit of white cardstock from my scraps. You will also need seam binding and 4 large magnets for closures. Thanks for watching and stay crafty!CUTTING LIST: All cardstock is in black except for where mentioned...Chipboard:1 - 2 1/2 x 92 - 7 1/4 x 9Cardstock to cover chipboard:1 - 5 1/2 x 112 - 9 1/4 x 111 - 8 7/8 x 5 1/2In Olive: 2 - 7 1/8 x 8 7/8 and 1 - 2 3/8 x 8 7/8
Waterfalls, inner covers:2 - 6 x 9 1/22 - 6 x 8 1/28 - 4 1/2 x 62 - 2 1/2 x 6 5/8Pages:4 - 8 3/4 x 7 1/2The following are page elements that we make in the video...
Pages 1 and 8:I show two different options, so watch the video and decide which you want to do...either a booklet or a trifold, or one of each...These are in Olive Booklet, 2 - 6 x 8Trifold, - 2 - 6 x 12Pages 2 and 3:2 - 6 x 122 - 1 1/8 x 44 - 4 7/8 x 6Pages 4 and 5:2 - 9 1/8 x 61 - 3 x 31 - 5 x 5Pages 6 and 7:1 - 8 3/4 x 8 3/4
Below are the cutting guides for your cardstock. Some are for the main color (black) and some are the contrasting color (Olive).
Monday, March 15, 2021
I have a walk through of my new mini album.
In the video I show the design team project prototype using Photo Play's "Lucky Charm" (the design team package paper collection), but in the tutorial I will use Tamra's "Ireland Forever", which I talk about in the walk through.
Tamra, owner of Country Craft Creations, has her OWN PAPER COLLECTIONS NOW! There are three available now, and many more on the way, so check the store often. They are seriously the most beautiful collections, you will love them. This one is if the first one I am using. I am currently also working on a project using her "What's Cookin?" paper collection, and there is also another one called "Country Bunny" that is a must have.
Thank you so much for stopping by. See you soon with the tutorial!!!
Stay Crafty,
Michelle
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Today I am sharing a desk organizer that I made using my We Are Memory Keepers Explosion Board!
This is a fun project and it's easy and it's customizable!!! I used papers by Prima that I received in a Mystery Box, and also the Kraft Cardstock, both from Country Craft Creations. The Explosion Boards are ordered and will be in the store soon.
This project would be super cute in your office, your kitchen, your craft room, anywhere you need a little organization. There is also an optional "tray" that you can make to put it it, which expands the organization even more.
I used 6 sheets of cardstock and 8 sheets of patterned paper to make this, so it really doesn't take much. After watching you will be able to make any configuration you want!
Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!
Michelle
Monday, March 1, 2021
I have a new tutorial on YouTube using the We Are Memory Keepers Explosion Board. This is as part of the design team for Country Craft Creations. If you haven't joined the Facebook group "Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations" you should, it is amazing!! Tamra, our leader and owner of Country Craft Creations, and all of the designers are so very talented. All tutorials are free and they are varied. No matter what kind of paper crafting you do, you will definitely find something for you there.
In this tutorial I am making three different kinds of cards and also making card boxes. There are different sizes of boxes to house cards for giving as a gift, and also sizes that could house lots of cards if you are making them for swaps. By request I also made a lid with an acetate window.
The Explosion Board will be in the Country Craft Creations store very soon. It is a second order, the first batch sold out! Please check out the shop and get one for your own, you will love this tool.
My third tutorial using the Blue Fern Studio's "Lucky Star" paper collection is available on YouTube! This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations. Please visit the store, you will love it.
I made this fantastic tag album with a chipboard cover, pocket pages and a ton of tags. I used up every bit of the paper I could to make this, and decorated it with flowers, ribbons, rhinestones and fussy cutting. I hope you like it! The video starts with a walk through and then goes into how to make it.
I do not have a cutting guide for this project but below is a cut list for the project. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the tutorial. I will be back soon with more projects!!!
Chipboard (I used one sheet of 12 x 12):
2 - 4 1/2 x 8 1/2
1 - 2 1/2 x 4 1/2
Cardstock to cover chipboard (main color, 2 sheets of 12 x 12):
2 - 6 1/2 x 10 1/2
1 - 5 1/2 x 6 1/2
1 - 5 1/2 x 4 3/8
Pocket pages (Cardstock in main color, 4 sheets of 12 x 12):
4 - 6 7/8 x 9 (I use the leftovers from these sheets to create tags for the pockets...see below).
Photo mats to go on the pocket pages are 2 each of 4 different contrasting colors, all 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 (I used leftover pieces of my design team package, you can use a single contrasting color of cardstock, you will need 8 photomats in all, 2 sheets of 12 x 12.)
Patterned papers used to make large tags for pockets are 4 at 4 x 8". These were left over from my first project. You can see this tutorial here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtWY2YFheM
Cardstock tags, 4 at 3 1/2 x 7 (these were cut from leftovers from the pocket pages). I covered these with pieces of patterned papers and cardstock left over to create different areas for photos...please see this in the video for examples.
Behind each photomat (except for the first one...you'll see in the video what I mean) I put 3 x 4 pieces of cardstock and cut aparts. I used 16 in all. Eight were 3 x 4 cutaparts and 8 were plain cardstock pieces.
You will need Seambinding, flowers, bling, etc. as desired. I used Art Glitter Glue and Score Tape as well.
Here’s a little sneak peek of my upcoming design team project for Country Craft Creations using Blue Fern Studios paper collection. You’re going to love it!
Visit Country Craft Creations at countrycraftcreations.com and check out this collection, and some NEW PAPERS by Tamra herself! You will love, love, LOVE this online shop!
Stay crafty, my friends!
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Good morning...I have my 2nd design team project for Country Craft Creations using the gorgeous "Lucky Star" collection by Blue Fern Studios. It is gorgeous paper, and the cut-aparts inspired this layout. This video is more of a share/walk through, but I will talk you through my whole process, including some tips on conserving paper if you are running a little low. I love how this layout looks, and I hope you do too!
Please visit Country Craft Creations for your supplies for this and other projects. You will not be disappointed!!!
Hi Everyone! I'm back with another tutorial using the Explosion Box Scoreboard from We are Memory Keepers.
This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, featuring this wonderful scoreboard. The board will be available in the store, Country Craft Creations soon...please keep checking the site, it is on the way again (It sold out the first round!!!)
I have created some different types of gift boxes for you today, ranging from an 8 x 8 x 2" box to a "pizza style" gift box with inside dividers. There are several different ideas in this video, please check it all out. I am currently working on two more videos with even more ideas to create even more things with this scoreboard. I am OBSESSED! The patterned paper was from my stash, and I used up scraps as well! I hope you enjoy the video, have fun and let me know if you have any questions!
Hey everyone!!! The tutorial for my "Wish Album" is available. Click the video above to check it out!
I am using the "Lucky Star" collection from Blue Fern Studios...it is GORGEOUS!!!
This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, and I think you will love it. It is simple and easy and only requires 3 sheets of cardstock and 5 sheets of patterned paper.
Have an amazing day and remember to stay crafty!!!
The video is available for my design team project for Country Craft Creations! (Please check out the store at countrycraftcreations.com you won’t be disappointed!).
It’s using Blue Fern Studios “Lucky Star” papers and they are beautiful! The tutorial is coming soon! I hope you enjoy the video!
I did another tutorial on an idea I had using the explosion board. (There are more to come also!!). I'll show you how to put together this album and box in this tutorial, I hope you enjoy!!
I am using Echo Park's "Remember the Magic" papers along with Artisan cardstock from Country Craft Creations. It uses the We Are Memory Keepers Explosion Box Scoreboard, also available through Country Craft Creations. This is a super fun and easy project and will be such a cute gift for someone!
I just uploaded a tutorial for you. This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, and I think you will love it! It is a start to finish tutorial on making an explosion box using the Explosion Board from We Are Memory Keepers. I am also using the "Camp Happy Bear" papers from Photo Play that I purchased from Country Craft Creations. Please check the store out...they have everything!
Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!!!
Michelle
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
I just did a design team haul...y'all are going to want these papers, just saying!!!
I was given Blue Fern's "Lucky Star" to play with this month...it is STUNNING!!!
Head on over to YouTube by clicking the video above and check it out...then RUN to Country Craft Creations and get your papers today!!!
The video is up and running and you will LOVE THIS SCORE BOARD!!! You can do so many things with it and I have come up with more ideas...so more tutorials to come!!!
Below is a quick Cheat Sheet for you to use to start creating with your board. I have the measurements that came with the board, and my own measurements that I figured out for the board.
These measurements are on the instruction page that comes with the board.They are for making the EXPLOSION BOX PAGES and for making actual BOXES.
Box Size
Paper Size in Inches
Finished Box Size in Inches
XXS
6x6
2
XS
7x7
2.33
S
8x8
2.66
M
9x9
3
L
10x10
3.33
XL
11x11
3.66
XXL
12x12
4
These are the measurements for the LIDS that correspond to the boxes.
Lid Size
Paper Size in Inches
Finished Lid Size in Inches
XXS
4 1/2 x 4 1/2
2.25
XS
4 7/8 x 4 7/8
2.58
S
5 1/4 x 5 1/4
2.91
M
5 1/2 x 5 1/2
3.25
L
5 7/8 X 5 7/8
3.58
XL
6 1/4 X 6 1/4
3.91
XXL
6 1/2 x 6 1/2
4.25
If you want to make an explosion box and use all 7 sizes of boxes and lids, you will need 9 sheets of 12x12 cardstock to cut out all of the pieces needed.
If you want to create a DIAGONAL PAGE inside the XXL outer box, you will be able to create a box with only one other page, and you will use the Small Box size (without the lid) or the XS Box size (with the lid).
Here are the measurements for the papers needed to make the SQUASH CARDS using the scoreboard.
Squash Card Size
Paper Size in Inches
Finished Card Size
XXS
4x4
2
XS
4 5/8 x 4 5/8
2.33
S
5 1/4 x 5 1/4
2.66
M
6x6
3
L
6 5/8 x 6 5/8
3.33
XL
7 1/4 x 7 1/4
3.66
XXL
8x8
4
The measurements to make a GATEFOLD CARD are below. You will need to decide the length of your card. These measurements are for the total width of the card and the scoring of the sides.
Score Line
Length of Cardstock Needed in Inches
Total Width of Card, Gatefolds Folded, in Inches
Lid
4 1/2
2 1/4
XXS
8
4
XS
9 1/4
4 5/8
S
10 1/2
5 1/4
M
12
6
BOX ALBUM:
For my example of the album I made, inspired by Tamra, you will need the following:
Cardstock, 2 at 6 x 12, score on the board at the XXL mark on each end
Cardstock, 2 at 6 1/2 x 6 1/2, to create two XXL lids
Any other patterned paper, embellishments, inserts you want to make. In the video I show you how I put them together.
GIFT CARD INSERT:
In the video I made a medium box with an XS lid. This will have a little bit more of a gap for your gift card. If you want a tighter fit for your gift card, make a medium box with a small lid for the insert.
You will I go over how to cut it in the video.
FOR MY GIFT BOXES OF DIFFERENT SIZES:
Finished Box Dimensions
Cardstock Size Needed in Inches
Score on:
Lid Paper size, score on the LID score line
8 x 8 x 2
12 x 12
XXS
10 3/8 x 10 3/8
6 x 6 x 3
12 x 12
M
8 3/8 x 8 3/8
I have tried to make sure that this is as accurate as possible. If you have any questions please let me know. As I come up with other things to do with this scoreboard, I will let you know and create more additions to these cheat sheets.
