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Good morning! Here is the tutorial for my Two Sheet Wonder Album using my design team package from Country Craft Creations! This is using Be Mine by Carta Bella. This is a great scrap buster and so much fun to make. You can customize the pages any way you want, as long as you have two (12 x 12) sheets of patterned paper for the base. The rest is up to you!
I also introduce a new idea in reinforcing small gussets, and I'll demonstrate it on the "magnet style closure" that I did on the original project I shared (link below).
All measurements are in the video. Have fun! Stay Crafty, my friends!
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Here is my second design team project using the Carta Bella Be Mine Collection. This is something I have been wanting to do for a long time and I finally have the perfect collection at the perfect time. This is an easy project and I'm so happy I can get this out to you so you can do this for your special someone! February is just around the corner!
Thanks for watching! Stay crafty, my friends!
CUT GUIDE:
Box
1 - 9 3/4 x 9 1/2
1 - 5 1/4 x 6 1/4
1 - 5 1/2 x 4 1/2
1 - 9 5/8 x 7 3/8
Cards
14 - 7 x 4 1/2 (Ballerina Pink)
14 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (Gold Mirror)
14 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (Stardust 65 lb Artisan Cardstock)
14 - 3 x 4 Journaling Cards/Cutaparts
Envelopes
14 - 7 x 7 (printer paper)
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IHi all! I have this project I made as part of my #paperstashsmash for January, 2026 and I just have to share. If you would like a tutorial please please please leave me a comment and I can do it!
I’m using papers from Echo Park, Little Lumberjack, and this turned out sooooo cute! It only took 2 sheets of patterned parts and the rest of the interactions are from scraps.
Thanks so much for watching! Have a spectacularly crafty day!
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I thought that I would share this prototype album, and I know what you are thinking, I usually don't do that, but this time I am! I made this prototype for my January 2026 design team project, and in that I used Carta Bella's Be Mine.
I received the Little Lumberjack papers in a Country Craft Creations Mystery Box a while ago and thought they would work well for trying out this project. And I was right, this album is so darn cute!
Thanks for watching and stay crafty!!!
Here is the Haul Video in case you missed it. It has links in the video description of everything I received in my design team package.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Stay crafty, my friends!
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Here it is, the tutorial I promised! I love love LOVE this new Acrylic Tag Album, made by Country Craft Creations, and the Carta Bella Be Mine collection is perfect to use with it. I will have a cut list for the cardstock below, and I will go over the other measurements of the mats and patterned papers in the tutorial. I hope you like the tutorial. If you have any questions please let me know, as I am always available to help. Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!
CUT GUIDE: Please note these measurements are for the Ballerina Pink 100 lb cardstock I used. Measurements for the Tonic Mirror, coordinating cardstock, patterned paper, and black cardstock (65lb) mats are given in the video.
Page 1
1 - 7 x 5 1/2
1 - 7 x 5
Page 1 front
2 - 8 1/2 x 4 1/4
1 - 1 x 4 1/4
Page 1 back
1 - 10 x 4 1/4
1 - 9 x 4 1/4
1 - 4 1/2 x 2
Page 2
1 - 7 x 10 1/2
1 - 6 1/4 x 8 1/2
Page 2 front and back are discussed in the video
Page 3
1 - 7 x 5
Page 3 front is discussed in the video
Page 3 back
1 - 6 x 12
Page 4
1 - 7 x 10 1/2
1 - 6 1/4 x 8 1/2
Page 4 front
1 - 9 1/2 x 4
1 - 1 3/8 x 8 5/8
Page 4 back is discussed in the video
Page 5
1 - 7 x 5 1/2
1 - 7 x 5
Page 5 front
1 - 7 x 3 1/2
Page 5 back
1 - 1 1/2 x 6
Here is the Haul Video in case you missed it. It has links in the video description of everything I received in my design team package.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Stay crafty, my friends!
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Hi everyone! I have a walk through for this fun album that is very interactive and is using the NEW acrylic tag albums available at Country Craft Creations!!! This is my January Design Team Package using Carta Bella's Be Mine, and I think you will love this. The album is full of interactions and a ton of places to put photos and journaling.
Here is the Haul Video in case you missed it. It has links in the video description of everything I received in my design team package.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Stay crafty, my friends!
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Hello, and welcome to my channel. Today's tutorial was inspired by some mini's I have done with the inspiration of Tiffany of Let's Get Scrappy. Today I have a new size and an idea for a folio inside the mini. I used scraps from my #paperstashsmash papers, and also scraps from Echo Parks Little Lumber Jack for the other. These are too cute and feature MINI POLAROIDS!!! I can't stand all of the cuteness in one place! :)
Her original tutorial is here, https://youtu.be/ddJWnyaaAaY?si=UGvWkvlATrBRD9sw
I made some using her tutorial for my Christmas Craft Fair, and that share video is here, https://youtu.be/uvU8pmO_5tg
All of the measurements are in the video, so get a pen and paper. It's really easy and fun and makes adorable gifts.
Stay crafty and I will see you soon!
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This is such a cute package and I am excited to get started crafting with it. It's a fun Valentine themed collection with some amazing graphics and colors I know you will love! My package also features a couple new items, the Acrylic Tag Album and the Ballerina Pink Artisan Cardstock! I'm so excited!
I have a list of the items I received below. Go check them out at the Country Craft Creations store, and I'll be back soon with some great ideas on how to use them!
Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!
Carta Bella, Be Mine Collection:
I received 2 sheets each of the 12 x 12 papers, 1 pack of the coordinating cardstock, 1 pack of the Ephemera, and 1 pack of the frames and tags
Acrylic Tag AlbumArtisan Cardstock, Ballerina Pink
Tonic Studios Craft Perfect Mirror Cardstock in Harvest Gold
Ribbons: I received 2 yards each of:
1/8" Luster in Black
1 1/2" Luster in Sage Green
5//8" Fuzzy Grosgrain in Mauve
3/4" Soft Sheer in Red
I also received 2 sheets of Scor Tape sheets, 8 1/2 x 11
and 2 sheets of heavy weight cardstock
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Good morning! I have been awake since 4 am and I'm getting stuff done!
I recently had a very successful shopping spree at Cobblestone Creek Studios in Damascus, Oregon, and I just had to share. Look at all of the amazing goodies! In the video I share what I got and some ideas on what I may do with them...I love them all!
The shop is so cute and full of wonderful items. Leslie also has an online store in case you aren't local, so you can shop from afar. It's a win win situation!
Can you believe that it is already 2026? I can't, but I'm ready for it. Last year was quite challenging and I am so hoping that 2026 brings a better time for my family, my work and just life in general.
I have been neglectful of my blog...and I am sorry. I know that a lot of you follow me on YouTube and Instagram, even on Pinterest...but I know some do rely on the blog as well.
My goals (I refuse to say resolutions, HAHA) for myself include a lot of things, but one of them is to revamp and upgrade this blog. I want it to be amazing for you all, and a place you can come for lots of information and fun crafty things. So, that being said, I will endeavor to redo my blog, update it and keep it current. Please wish me luck with this!
I have a couple of videos out so far in January. Please come and check them out.
First up, I have been a part of Country Craft Creations New Year's Eve Crop event. This is so much fun and it is FREE! Click on the video and see the Groovy layout that I created for this retro themed crop. In the video's description you will find links to all of the free tutorials that the designers did. I loved it so much and had a blast ringing in the new year with the retro designs and paper selections.
Next, I did the #paperstashsmash video, recapping December, sharing my plans for January, and also sharing news and updates the 2026 #paperstashsmash! I love being a part of this group. The creators are amazing and the ideas are endless! In this video's description I have links to all of the creators channels, and also have links for our playlists (2025 and 2026) so you won't miss a thing.
Finally, today I posted this new version of my Book of Boxes series I have been doing with Dollar Tree Jewelry Gift Boxes. They are fun to work with and you can make so many different gift boxes with them. I have four versions in this series, and the information and links are in the video's description,
Thank you so much for hanging in with me and supporting my creative effort!
You are all amazing and I couldn't do it without you!
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!
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While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use:
Art Glitter GlueScor TapeArtisan CardstockHeavy Weight ChipboardLight Weight Chipboard
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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!
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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)
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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 videoMy Junk Journal tutorialThe full walk through on this Do-Si-Do Waterfall AlbumThe 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.
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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 GlueScor TapeArtisan CardstockHeavy Weight ChipboardLight Weight Chipboard
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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.
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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
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