Binder Album Walk Through featuring Country Craft Creations Happy Honk-oween! Come See!

 You are going to love this...Come see this walk through and I'll be back soon with a tutorial.  

In the tutorial I'll be using Gingerbread Village, another new Country Craft Creations paper collection.  

Thanks for stopping by, stay crafty my friends!

Technique Refresher Tutorial, Cutting 4 Large Mats from one 12x12 Paper, a Country Craft Creations Tutorial

 I recently had some inquiries on how to cut 4 large photo mats from one 12 x 12 paper. This technique has been around for a while, and works well to maximize your paper with minimal waste. I will demonstrate three sizes in the video, and will show you how to figure out other sizes for future projects. This works for any photo mat or cut you want to make that is larger than 4 x 6.

This technique works perfectly to cut the photo mats that I needed (6 3/4 x 5) to do this project here, the Photo Box I made and shared is here. The tutorial by Tamra of Country Craft Creations is here, Tamra's Photo Box, the first of three tutorial videos starts here. If you have any questions please let me know! Thanks for watching, and stay crafty, my friends! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store .  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Christmas Journal made with Romance Journal Dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs!

 Hey all, this is a fun project I wanted to share. I explain all of the details of where I purchased the dies and which dies I used in the video.

I love how my used of the GORGEOUS paper collection Joyous Christmas (also from Elizabeth Craft Designs) in combination with my own coffee dyed papers made this lovely little mini journal/album. I hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think! Stay Crafty, My friends! 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook,   / mycreativeoperation   Pinterest,   / jamallen   Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Smashing Authentique's Twilight Paper Collection, for October #paperstashsmash

 This is great bunch of projects!  

I smashed this and since it's October I wanted to share this with you before it was November...I just couldn't wait.

Links to the tutorials and videos mentioned in this video are in the video's description box.

Happy Halloween!!

Stay Crafty, my friends!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul...Gingerbread Village and Happy Honk-oween! What Fun!

 This is a design team haul you have to see! For my October Design Team Package I received TWO new Exclusive Country Craft Creations collections! Halloween and Christmas…what could be better than this??? NOTHING!

I can’t wait to get started…stay tuned, tutorials are on their way! Here are the links to the products… The entire Gingerbread Village Collection (I received the 12 x 12 and 8 x 8 paper pack, along with the 12 x 12 coordinating solids) The Happy Honk-oween Collection (I received the 8 x 8 paper collection)

Spellbinders Fashion Pearls, in Taupe

Tonic Studios, Pearlescent Cardstock in Coffee Cream Fibers/Ribbons: I received 2 yards each of, 

3/8” Reversible Satin in Antique Gold/Champagne 1 1/2” Bespoke Crinkle in Taupe Olive Jute Twine

3/8” Buffalo Plaid Ribon, in Gingerbread Thanks do much for watching, stay crafty! While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog

DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Do-Si-Do Waterfall Album, FREE TUTORIAL! A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project!

 Here it is...the tutorial on this amazing album that can hold over 60 photos!

This is the second project I'm making for Country Craft Creations with the beautiful paper collection "Autumn Junque" by Photo Play. I made this album from 6 sheets of patterned paper and 4 sheets of coordinating cardstock . And this is part of my challenge...I split the patterned paper and coordinating cardstock in half to see if I could make a junk journal and an album...and I DID!!! My haul video My Junk Journal tutorial The full walk through on this Do-Si-Do Waterfall Album The Lay Flat Method for covering an album How to make a Stacked Waterfall Here is the cut guide, and its super simple. I used Kraft Artisan Cardstock (8 sheets) for the covers, the base pages and for mats and tags. I also used the Natural Artisan Cardstock (2 sheets) for photo mats and tags. Chipboard (Heavy Weight) 3 - 6 x 8 2 - 1 x 8 Cardstock to cover chipboard 3 - 8 x 10 2 - 4 x 10 2 - 5 x 7 7/8 Waterfalls (Made from the coordinating cardstock I received in my design team package, 4 sheets of 12 x 12 in 4 colors) 4 - 4 x 10 1/2 4 - 4 x 9 1/2 4 - 4 x 8 1/2 Pages 1 - 12 x 12 4 - 1 x 4 Tags, all are 4 x 6. I made a total of 8, 4 as mats and 4 as tags, with the Natural cardstock cut at 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 The Kraft and Natural Artisan were from my Country Craft Creations stash, as were two colors of additional seam binding I used, and the twine. Below are links for shopping for the items I used...including my favorite go-to's at Country Craft Creations. The entire line of Photo Play's Autumn Junque is in the link below. I received 2 each of the patterned papers, one full pack of the coordinating colors cardstock (8 sheets in all), the 12 x 12 sticker sheet and the ephemera pack. The Tonic Studio Craft Perfect Glitter Cardstock in Gold Dust The following are seam binding and ribbon, I received 2 yards each of these: Seam Binding in Fig Beige and Nu Rust Two color reversible satin ribbon, 3/8", in Champagne/Antique Gold Striped ribbon, 1 1/2", Black and Oatmeal I also received two sheets of 12 x 12 heavy weight cardstock, the link is below in my basic supply favorites list. Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store at. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Do-Si-Do Waterfall Album Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project!

Hi! I'm back with the second project I'm making for Country Craft Creations with the beautiful paper collection "Autumn Junque" by Photo Play. I made an album from 6 sheets of patterned paper and 4 sheets of coordinating cardstock that can hold over 60 photos! And this is part of my challenge...I split the paper in half to see if I could make a junk journal and an album...and I DID!!! The tutorial is coming soon. Stay tuned! My haul video

My Junk Journal tutorial The entire list of the items I received with links to the products are in my videos description so please check it out. Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store at. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.

Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/?ref=MICHELLEALLEN 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

What I smashed in September and what I will smash in October, #paperstashsmash

 

I'm baaaaack! Welcome to the September project wrap up and share and what I am planning on using in October. Below is a list of the tutorials I mention in this video. Please check them out and give the creators some love. Also below, a list of the phenomenal creators in this collaboration, so please check them out and have FUN! Stay Crafty, my friends! ❤️COLLABORATOR’S VIDEOS: ✦ Angela (AngelaPaperCrafts50) ✦ Candy (Apieceofme62) ✦ Carly Rose (madebycarlyrose) ✦ Co-Host: Karolina (KarolinasKrafts) ✦ Heather (coveredbygracecreations9586) ✦ Michelle (EastBayStampChickMichelleHale) ✦ Michelle (michelleallenacreativeoper6112) ✦ Co-Host: Debbie (Project39MiniAlbums) ✦ Letty (PartyPlannerPaperie)

❤️TUTORIALS MENTIONED: Shabbydabbydoodah's video, Let's Make a Folio Let's Get Scrappy, Doodlebug Fun Cardstock Folio Wallet Tutorial Pink Strawberryz, Christmas French Door Flip Book My Loaded Tag Tutorial My original video the Loaded Tag was introduced in If I missed one, please let me know. Thanks so much for watching!!! 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Country Craft Creations Design Team FREE TUTORIAL, Autumn Junque Pamphlet Style Junk Journal

 I decided to challenge myself with this design team project. I divided the papers in half, and with one half I will make a mini album, and with this half, a junk journal! I really hope you like it and think that it is as fun as I do. I have links to the items I used below. There isn't a cut guide to type up, but I will give all measurements and scoring in the video. It's so very easy! Thanks so much for watching!

Here's my haul video in case you missed that. The entire line of Photo Play's Autumn Junque is in the link below. I received 2 each of the patterned papers, one full pack of the coordinating colors cardstock (8 sheets in all), the 12 x 12 sticker sheet and the ephemera pack. The Tonic Studio Craft Perfect Glitter Cardstock in Gold Dust. The following are seam binding and ribbon, I received 2 yards each of these: Seam Binding in Fig Beige and Nu Rust, Two color reversible satin ribbon, 3/8", in Champagne/Antique Gold Striped ribbon, 1 1/2", Black and Oatmeal I also received two sheets of 12 x 12 heavy weight cardstock, the link is below in my basic supply favorites list. From my Country Craft Creations Stash I added natural color twine Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store . We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Halloween Planner and a Decor Project Share

 Good morning and welcome back to my castle...I mean craft room. HAHA!

Today I wanted to share the Halloween Planner I made using the remarkable printables from Magic Witch Souvenirs on Etsy. She has the most amazing printables and I am loving them. She has a couple of different Halloween planners and printables and I mix and matched to make my perfect Halloween planner for the season, decor, and party! Here is her link, MagicWitchSouvenirs you will love her images and designs! Then, while I had the paper pad out that I used to help make the covers for my planner, I made this little goodie to add to my decor. I thought I would share that too. I'm using the new Recollections pad "Dead Regency" and made a great wall art piece to add to the Halloween fun in my haunted home. Thanks so much for watching. Stay crafty, my friends💕 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

It's Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul Time!

  It's almost Fall and I have a beautiful collection to share with you!  Come and see what I get to play with for the month of September!  There are links in the video description to all of the products I received so you can get some for your own!  Woo Hoo...

I LOVE FALL!!!

Stay crafty, my friends!

🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

I have been MIA...But here's a catch up post!

 I am so very sorry.  I don't know why I haven't been here in so long.  Are you all still with me???  I hope you are...I have been busy, both in the crafty room and out of the crafty room...I just don't know about me sometimes... 😜

Today I thought I would just add the links to the videos I have done.  I hope that you follow me on YouTube and Instagram (links are below) so that you have already seen them. But just in case you haven't, here's what I have been up to lately.

First up, are my projects I made in August with papers I received from Country Craft Creations.  These are my design team projects, and I made a bunch of them!  I started with a desk organizer, made cards with a folio to hold them, and finally a mini album.

I also made this cute folio with the Lil Cowgirl paper collection, exclusively at Country Craft Creations.

This Loaded Tag Tutorial is part of my #paperstashsmash project and it is fun and easy and uses up all of those scraps!

Then I did this video...I thought I was done with trying new crafts, NOPE!  This is fun and easy and relaxing, and I have decided I really like to do it!  Have you tried Diamond Dot Painting?

Finally, just today, I have made this video sharing the unboxing of my newest Ieebee goodies, and I share the amazing things I made with them.  It's amazing what you can do with a bit of washi tape and wax!  

All of the videos have links in the descriptions, guides, etc.  Please check them out and have some fun with your crafting!

Stay crafty, my friends!

🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Want to see a 6X6 Version of My Trifold Folio Album???

☀️Good morning! I have a walk through/talk through tutorial on a 6x6 version of my recent Nature’s Haven Trifold Folio Album❤️

📖The only difference in making this album are measurements and the waterfall has fewer pages. It is made/constructed exactly as the original 6x8 version, so please see the original tutorial for construction. The measurements are discussed in the video and in a cut guide in the video’s description

💕All links for the original album are in this version’s video description.

👻I used “Luna” by Prima👻…I had purchased this from Country Craft Creations a couple years ago. Since it was out (as I had used some for Kim’s file box tutorial from the 🤠Rodeo Roundup) I thought I’d smash it, and I did! This would look amazing with any collection!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project 6x6 Version Trifold Folio Album, Walk Through & Tutorial

Have fun and stay crafty!!!

Do you want to see some really cool cards and ideas with envelopes?

 Hey Y'all! I was playing with the new Card Fronts available exclusively at Country Craft Creations and I came up with some beautiful Mermaid cards and a fun album. The album started as cards, but I quickly reversed course and made an album instead using 5 envelopes and 4 card blanks. I mashed the Country Vow card blanks with the Cowgirl Way paper collection to make a fun and quick album.

We have introduced the Cowgirl Way collection and the Country Vow Card Fronts during our Rodeo Roundup Crop event. I have a playlist that includes all of the videos for that event (all with free tutorials!), and you can access that here. I give all of the information and measurements in this tutorial for the Country Vow Envelope Album. I didn't write them up here. It is easy, and if you have to make your own cards and envelopes, I give those sizes in the video. Thanks so much for watching, and I will be back soon with more fun things! If you would like to purchase these and other card fronts, check out this link. The Cowgirl Way Collection is here, Cowgirl Way Junk journal line is here. While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store here. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.

🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/ Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

Do you want to see what I did with my design team package leftovers???

I had the gorgeous collection by 49 & Market, Nature's Haven, and made a great tutorial for a Trifold Folio Album.  Well, I also had some leftovers.  I made this gorgeous little mini waterfall album to start.  The folio was a blank made also by 49 & Market, and it was perfect. 

Then I made this beautiful 12 x 12 layout for two 4 x 6 photos.  I not only used the leftovers but also my new Anna Griffin Embossing Folders!

Here's a peek inside the album.  I had so many ephemera and laser cuts left over, I had to use them up!

Isn't it pretty!  I just love the paper collection and had so much fun using up all of the bits and pieces I could. 

 Below is the video explaining it all.  Won't you come  and see what I did?  Thanks!!!

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Country Craft Creations July Design Team Project!!! I'm using 49 & Market's Nature's Haven, Come See!

Hello! Here it is, the tutorial for my Country Craft Creations July design team project using 49 & Market's Nature's Haven collection. This is a gorgeous album that has a few fun new surprises. It is 6 x 8 with a 2" and a 1" spine. It also has no pages attached to the spines. All of the interactions are on the covers themselves. I think you will like it. As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, I am always happy to help. Have fun and stay crafty, my friends!

There is a lot of information in the tutorials video description, including a cut guide for the chipboard and cardstock, and also links to all of the items I received in my design team package, so please check it out. Videos for this design team package:

In the walk through video I go though all of the decoration and how I cut the frames to make photo corners, please do check it out if you haven't seen it. I used Natural Artisan Cardstock from my Country Craft Creations stash for this project, about 16 sheets of 12 x 12. I also used two large Basic Grey Magnets. Links for those items are also in the tutorial video's description box. Here is my referral link for Country Craft Creations, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.

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DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

INTRODUCING THE NEW HYBRID JUNK JOURNAL LINE FROM COUNTRY CRAFT CREATION, THE COWGIRL WAY!

 

Welcome to our Country Craft Creations Rodeo Roundup Crop! We have a new line in our hybrid junk journal line, and we are all making fun items to share what these papers look like and all of the ideas you can use with them.  

I'm featuring the new collection "The Cowgirl Way", exclusive to Country Craft Creations, and I'm making an interactive banner that can also be an album. Just you wait...I think it is pretty darn cool!

Cowgirl Way Junk journal line is here. I used Artisan Cardstock in Navy (around 8-10 sheets), Natural (around 4-5 sheets), and Coffee Brown Felt (around 2-3 sheets). Links for the cardstock are below. I also used scraps of Tonic Mirror Card in Copper Mine. You can find that here.

I also used, from the Country Craft Creations Store the following: Seam Binding, light pink Natural Jute Twine Granny's Buttons, Powder Blue Catherine Pooler ink Ribbon Border Cut and Emboss Folders I do have a haul video and some hints/tips/ideas for the embossing folders here if you would like to check that out. The entire Rodeo Round Up Free Tutorials are in this playlist, Rodeo Roundup Crop While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Artisan Cardstock Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard Cut Guide: Banners, 5 - 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 Hangers/Binding pieces, 10 - 1 x 3 Large Photo Mats, Navy, 10 - 4 1/2 x 6 1/2, and Natural, 10 - 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 Small Photo Mats, Navy, 5 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4, and Natural, 5 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Here is my referral link, use it and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! Country Craft Creations has an amazing store, so please visit the store . We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out. 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

NEW NEW NEW!!! IEE BEE WASHI TAPE!!!

 You have to check this out!!

I have a fun treat for you. Ieebee reached out to me and asked if I would like to do an unboxing and I absolutely did! I have these amazing items today to share. First is a box of 37 rolls of the most gorgeous washi tape, and a fabulous leather journal to share with you. I think you will love these! I used the washi and the notebook pages to create a fun collection of notebook pages using the washi in several ways. I also made some planner note pages for my disc planner that turned out just amazing. I hope you enjoy! Ieebee has many items in their store so please check them out.

Use my referral link here.

And don't forget your coupon! Use this coupon code and you will get 30% off of your order! That's a fantastic deal! Thanks for watching. Let me know what you think! Stay crafty, my friends! Ieebee Ieebee Instagram Ieebee YouTube 🌺My social sites: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this video contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission on purchases made through the use of my referral code and/or affiliate links. This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail, dividers and end screen creation.

A Guide to Album Covers, Gussets, Page Size and the L Hinge Binding

 

I just posted a tutorial sharing my thought processes when I design an album.  I go over cover size, page size, gusset size choices (and a handy guide for spine sizing) along with the "L" hinge binding that I love.  

Come and see this informative video!  

It is meant to be a companion to the video I did on the Lay Flat Cover Method video that I did where I go through how to create an album cover.  That video is here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDrBoasyqtc

Thanks so much for watching, have an amazingly crafty day!

Your Creative Studio, Vintage Stamps Collection! Come see!

 Good morning!  I just wanted to share some goodness with you today.  I received the Vintage Stamps Collection from Your Creative Studio, and I think you will love it.  Above is a video with a quick walk through of the items in the box...and there are a ton of them!  

Then I made a fun folio using some of the items that I just love!  I combined the items with a Tim Holtz folio and it is just too cute.  Come and see!

Click on the videos and you will go to the Youtube videos.  In the video's description is more information and links to Your Creative Studio so you can check it out for yourself!  The boxes are amazing!

Thanks for stopping by...stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle