Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Love Story Photo File...You have to see this!

 I have a tutorial you are going to LOVE!!!!

This is an extra design team project for Country Craft Creations using this amazing paper collection.  I make this photo file that will hold a ton of pictures and journaling.  It is a great album to show your love for someone, and it is different and interactive. 

I hope you love it, I know I do!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial Part 2

 Well, I did it...

I made BOTH OF THEM!  Come see what the boxes look like using Country Craft Creations "Chaps" and "Colors of Autumn" papers...Just GORGEOUS!

The links to all products are in the video description.  I really love his project and I know you will too.

Stay crafty, my friends!

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial, Part One

 

I have the first part of the tutorial done for my new Magnetic Explosion Box.  I'm super excited about it and I can't wait to share it with you.  I am planning on getting part two done tomorrow and publishing that for you.  I really hope you like it.  In the video description is a lot of information on the cardstock cutting and the products I used.  

Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you again very soon.

Stay crafty, my friends!!

Cupid's Heart Magnetic Explosion Box Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

Hello! Before I lose power in this nasty ice storm I wanted to post this walk through. 🥶 I have made a new design with my favorite explosion box, using magnets, and the amazing Valentine's collection "Cupids Heart". I am also using the 12 x 14 Artisan cardstock and the Glamour Cardstock for the first time. This box doesn't use the explosion scoreboard, just the "usual" one. I hope you enjoy the walk through and I'll be back soon with the tutorial.

STAY WARM AND SAFE!!!

Below is a list with links of the papers I'm using. Thanks do much for watching. I Cupid's Heart 8 x 8 https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Artisan Cardstock (I'm using 12 x 14 Pearl Sheen Natural, Red and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seam Binding (I'm using Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Glamour Cardstock (Gala Pink and Ocean Blue) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Scor Tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... The flower shaping mold is unfortunately sold out. I used punches from my stash.

NEW!!! Baby Explosion Box Tutorial, Large 6 x 6" size!

 

I have made a new explosion box, supersized to 6 x 6".  This was a request from one of my subscribers, so I hope that it is what they wanted to see!  

I made a smaller version that was too small for all I wanted to do with it...so the bigger size was just what was needed.  The video has all of the information in it, and a cutting guide in the description.  

I'm using Echo Parks "Our Baby" paper collection. It took about one pack. I also used Artisan Cardstock, seambinding and Art Glitter Glue from Country Craft Creations. https://countrycraftcreations.com

Thanks so much for watching and visiting my blog.  Have a super crafty day!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 This post is a little wrap up and a little NEW YEARS FUN!

I made this journal that turned out amazing...I ended up doing a tutorial for it here....

AND...this video has a NEW paper bag hidden paper clip tutorial in it as well!  You have to check it out!!

This video is super fun...I did a crop with Country Craft Creations.  The theme was a slumber party with game night...I created this fun game board tutorial that will be amazing to make in so many different themes!

And then to usher in the new year...I am once again collaborating with  #craftygoals2024!!!  Come check out this amazing group of creators and designers who are sharing their goals and giving ideas for you to use in your crafty space!

I am going to try to be better and better about keeping the blog up.  For those of you who follow me, THANK YOU!  I appreciate all of your support!  Happy New Year...May it be happy, healthy and crafty!

💖💖💖

Michelle

New Style! Easel Calendar and Sticky Note Holder, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

The design team is endeavoring to create easy and quick, mass production friendly projects for craft fairs and the like. The craft fairs are coming back, THANK GOODNESS! We all need larger projects to share but we also need smaller projects. So, as I am getting ready to go sell at a craft fair later today, I thought I'd share a project I redesigned.

This is an easy, and adaptable calendar and sticky note holder, but it can be adapted easily. What I love about this is that the front of the pocket is BIGGER, so that if you have a bigger calendar or you would rather make it a photo mat area, you can. It will also "bump" up your sticky note pad for easy access AND has a dedicated pen holder. What more could you want??? The cut list is in the video...two pieces of cardstock and some patterned paper is all you need. I hope you enjoy the tutorial, and make some to sell (or keep) for yourself. They make great gifts and can be made super fast. It's a great stash buster as well, so win win win!!! Thanks for watching, and please visit Country Craft Creations for your crafting needs. I used Artisan Cardstock (Summer Ivory and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Patterned Papers exclusively from Country Craft Creations (Bloom Where You're Planted, Soar, Bee House, and Chaps) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Spacers (Must have these in your stash!!!! :) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...

Thanks so much for watching.  Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Let's make some cupcake holders and decorations!

This is my newest tutorial, Christmas themed cupcake holders and cupcake pokes.  I wanted to make a festive way to show off your Christmas baked goods.  It's quick and easy and doesn't require a lot of paper, so it can be quite a stash buster also!

Thanks so much for watching.  Please visit Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com for these paper collections, and a TON more!

 

Santa's Little Helper Pamphlet Project, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

Hi all!!! This project was purely a whimsical idea that I needed to try. I had a few pages left over from this amazing collection and I decided to make a quick and easy project that smashed the paper pack. This is a quick pamphlet booklet type project that was whipped up in less than an hour and makes a cute gift or a great addition to your recipe book collection. You just need a few pages, I used 8x8 sheets of patterned paper and some scraps to make pockets. I used a couple of items from my stash also. I hope this is something you will try! Please visit Country Craft Creations at https://countrycraftcreations.com for this and many more exclusive to Country Craft Creations paper collections. There is something there you will love, believe me!!! Thanks for watching!

Blog Update...I have some new products to share with you!

This is the video sharing the upcoming February 2024 subscription box from Country Craft Creations.

I am so thankful to be a part of making a project for this subscription.  You can check out the video, then go to the web site and check it out.  There's still time to subscripe so you don't miss this exciting subscription.  https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes

This is a great collection of new papers from Country Craft Creations that you have to see to believe.  I know one is a fall collection, but it is a must have.  All of the information to get some for your own is in the video description.  And I also got an extra goodie in my package!!

This is a fantastic unboxing from Your Creative Studio.  It is a gorgeous box from September 2023.  You are going to love the amazing array of paper goodness in this package!

https://ycvstudio.com/

 

Country Craft Creations, Seasons of Creativity, February 2024 Unveiling!

Here's a video for the upcoming Seasons of Creativity subscription box...if you haven't signed up for this you need to! If you have subscribed, get ready to start stalking your postal worker!

 

Come and see what I get to design with, and all of the other amazing goodies that are in this huge box of fun!!!

Our subscription box is perfect for crafty friends who love to make projects with purpose. Every 4 months, you’ll receive a box full of crafting goodies, including a new die every time, a monthly newsletter, access to our private Facebook group, and the support of our talented team of designers. 🤩

The deadline to get the February box is January 5th, so hurry and check out the information here...https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-montha

And remember, if you get the whole year, you can get a 10% discount!!!

Thanks for your support and for watching, and stay crafty!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TAG BOOK AND BOX TUTORIAL

 OMGEEEEE!!!  I'm so excited about this one!  

I made this fun tag book that will hold small photos and journaling for the 12 days of Christmas.  It's a nice alternative to a December Daily and FUN TO MAKE!

I used a lot of scraps and Simple Stories collection bits and leftovers...as well as some Dollar Store tags.  Please come check this out!

Stay crafty and Christmasy, my friends!!!

Hidden Paperclips!!!

 I found this new way to do these and I LOVE IT!  

There is a great tutorial by Steph Howells of Hilltop View Journals that I just had to try. It is on a very easy method to make these GORGEOUS and interactive hidden paper clips. The tutorial is here... https://youtu.be/z4X64uYwTcE?si=cOCXMc5Zw57D4-tQ

Please go and check out my video and then check out her video to see how to make them.  You will be addicted!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Thanksgiving Grateful Memory Box Tutorial!

 Here is the other idea I woke up with yesterday morning. I made a keepsake box for Thanksgiving with an idea using leaf notecards for my holiday guests to write on. The box is decorated with the gorgeous packaging from the 49 & Market die cut package as well...I told you I would use it! HAHA! Come check it out, this is a quick and easy idea!

Measurements and scoring are in the tutorial 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 and Coffee Brown Felt Artisan Cardstock from my stash https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock 49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=49%20&%20Market%20Spice* Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers* Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers* Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful holiday!

Spice Thanksgiving Planner and Keepsake Journal, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

Hi all, happy Saturday. I woke up with ideas today, and here is the first one. This is my second design team project using 49& Market's ArtOptions Spice Collection. This is a Thanksgiving planner, journal, photo album keepsake notebook. Please come see what I mean by all of that! Have a great day...the second idea I woke up with is coming tomorrow!

All information is in the video, again this is very simple and easy to put together. I hope you enjoy. The list of products in this design team package from Country Craft Creations is below. Please visit the store at https://countrycraftcreations.com 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/collections/artisan-cardstock 49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=49%20&%20Market%20Spice* Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers* Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=prima%20flowers*

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!

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...

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!!