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Saturday, March 14, 2026
These are the most adorable little recipe books ever!
Friday, March 13, 2026
It's coming!!! Don't wait, there's still time!!
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Today I have a fun box of goodies to share!!
Hello again! Journalsay has reached out to me and asked if I'd like to try some of their items and share with you all. Today I want to share the box of goodies I received. I was able to pick the items out, and since I'm a Halloween junkie I went for the Halloween/Gothic/Magic collections that they carry. I also got some great "tools" including scissors, binding rings and cutting mats. The images on the papers and stickers are FANTASTIC!
I hope you enjoy all of the items I'm sharing, and if you are interested in seeing these and other items they have available go to their site. Journalsay I plan on making some projects and coming back to share them with you in the near future.
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Have you seen it??? Here's a quick video walk through...Check out the interactions!!!
Have you seen my latest tutorial? Check out the playlist for all of the videos for this amazing book I created for Country Craft Creations using Whispering Way by 49 & Market!
That playlist can be found here.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
It is FINISHED!
Come and see my Country Craft Creations Design Team Project using
49 & Market's Whispering Way!
I have the full playlist below, so you can see everything from the Haul Video to the Final Walk Through after decoration. I really hope you like it, I love love love how it came out!
Whispering Way Playlist, Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations
Sunday, March 1, 2026
My February Makes and March Picks for #paperstashsmash!
Come and see all of the lovely goodies I have made and what I am thinking about for March! I think you will love these.
There are a ton of links in the video description box to check out so that you can see all of the tutorials by myself and the other creative people I was inspired by.
I hope you are inspired too!
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Come see Part 3 of my tutorial using Whispering Way by 49 & Market, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project!
You are going to love this!!! Come and see how we make the back of Page 3 and Page 4! I am so excited about how this is coming along...I hope you are too!
We are doing it in parts because I think that it will be better and make more sense than one long tutorial. Some of the pages will be more interactive than others, and we will be doing some fun interactions.
Below is the cut list for the pages we’re focusing on today. I have started a Playlist for this album so that we can have all of the tutorials for this series in one place (as I am anticipating quite a few of them). Please see this playlist for all of the videos for this tutorial. This playlist will also contain the haul video I did for this paper collection. That playlist can be found here, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXuAIShaVSVnC32oiY-LiFkmUBcC7acI
Thanks for watching, and have a crafty day!!
CUT GUIDE: The measurements below are for the cardstock. The measurements for the patterned papers will be given in the tutorial.
Back Page 3, Corner Fold Pop Out
1 - 9 x 11 1/2
Front Page 4, Explosion Page
1 - 5 1/4 x 7 1/2
1 - 7 x 7
Back Page 4, Photo Mat Page
Mat, 1 - 4 1/2 x 3 1/2
Photo mat, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4
The entire Whispering Ways collection is here, I received 2 each of the patterned and solid papers, as well as the rub on's. Granny's Buttons in Powder Blue. Ribbon/Seam Binding/Jute: I received 2 yards each of the following... Seam binding, in Yellow and Light Blue Jute, in ivory Ribbon, 1 1/2" Luster in Sage Green Flowers, I received Uniquely Creative Chantilly Flowers I also received 2 sheets of Scor Tape sheets, 8 1/2 x 11 and 2 sheets of heavy weight cardstock I will be using the white Artisan cardstock that came in my design team package as well. While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Artisan Cardstock Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Basic Chipboard, Heavy and light weight, in many sizes Seam Binding by the roll
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Friday, February 27, 2026
You have to see this!
Come see what happens with a paper collection and an idea...
This is a variation of my Two Sheet Wonder that will blow you away. All measurements are in the video, so come check it out. Let me know what you think!
Stay crafty, my friends!!!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Whispering Way Free Tutorial Part 2, pages 1-3
Here we are, back for Part 2 of my design team tutorial for Country Craft Creations using the amazing collection “Whispering Way” by 49 & Market. I hope that you like this tutorial. We are doing it in parts because I think that it will be better and make more sense than one long tutorial. Some of the pages will be more interactive than others, and we will be doing some fun interactions. Below is the cut list for the pages we’re focusing on today. I have started a Playlist for this album so that we can have all of the tutorials for this series in one place (as I am anticipating quite a few of them). Please see this playlist for all of the videos for this tutorial. This playlist will also contain the haul video I did for this paper collection. I mention the tutorial I did on how to make a stacked waterfall. Thanks for watching, and have a crafty day!! CUT GUIDE: The measurements below are for the cardstock. The measurements for the patterned papers will be given in the tutorial. Page 1, front, magnet closure 2 - 4 x 5 1/2 Page 1, back, pocket 1 - 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 Page 2, front, photo mat page 1 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 Page 2, back, flaps with slider closure 2 - 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 4 - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 Page 3, front, stacked waterfall with a seam binding closure 1 - 4 x 10 1/2 1 - 4 x 9 1/2 1 - 4 x 8 1/2
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Part 1 of my Whispering Way Album is available now!!
I love, love, love the way this is turning out! I think you will love it too! Come see this fun album cover design and the fun elements I put on the inside covers.
In the video description are a ton of links and information and a cut guide for the video. I hope you like it!!
Stay Crafty, My Friends!!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
This design team package from Country Craft Creations is full of Country Charm!!!
This collection is just gorgeous, you are NOT going to let this one slip away. I share all I received in the February Design Team Package I received from Country Craft Creations in this video. There are links below for you to check out these items for yourself! I love this so much. I can't wait to get started working on a project for you. Have fun and stay crafty, my friends!!! The entire Whispering Ways collection is here, I received 2 each of the patterned and solid papers, as well as the rub on's. Granny's Buttons in Powder Blue. Ribbon/Seam Binding/Jute: I received 2 yards each of the following... Seam binding, in Yellow and Light Blue Jute, in ivory Ribbon, 1 1/2" Luster in Sage Green Flowers, I received Uniquely Creative Chantilly Flowers I also received 2 sheets of Scor Tape sheets, 8 1/2 x 11 and 2 sheets of heavy weight cardstock I will be using the white Artisan cardstock that came in my design team package as well. While you are at the store, don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Artisan Cardstock Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Basic Chipboard, Heavy and light weight, in many sizes Seam Binding by the roll
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
2 Sheet Wonder into a RECIPE JOURNAL! This includes a Free Tutorial!
There are links to my previous 2 Sheet Wonder projects in the video's description, including the tutorial. I hope you like it.
Thanks for stopping by, and remember to always stay crafty!
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Come and see how I smashed this paper collection, Back to School from Carta Bella!!!
This is another video for #paperstashsmash and I can't wait to share this with you. I have been wanting to make this Rotating Mini Album by Oxana Grigorieva since I first saw it and I finally did it. I have to say it is AMAZING!!! Then I took the leftovers and made another variation of my 2 Sheet Wonder Pamphlet Album with another type of closure. You have to check these out! The Rotating Album tutorial by Oxana is here. Her tutorial is in Metric, I converted the measurements and I will have them below. My tutorial on the 2 Sheet Wonder is here, and the other share video I did with a different version is here. Thanks for watching and remember to stay crafty, my friends! CUT GUIDE FOR ROTATING ALBUM: Sides and bottom, 3 - 5 3/4 x 6 3/4 Cylinder, 1 - 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 Bottom Attachments, 2 - 8 x 2 1/2 and 2 - 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 Pages, 8 - 4 x 6, score at 3/4 #minialbum #paperstashsmash #papercrafttutorial ❤️2025 #paperstashsmash playlist ❤️2026 #paperstashsmash playlist
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A New Tutorial and Smashing my Stash!!!!
I also smashed the paper collection by Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Meadow Flowers. I made so many goodies including three albums!
In both of the videos I have information, cut guides, and links. Please come and see it all, it is a lot of fun and I think it will give you some great ideas!
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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Come see what I smashed in January! #paperstashsmadh
I'm excited to share what I made and what I plan on using next month. I didn't make my goals, and some things were added, but that's OK! Things and plans change, but I will endeavor to persevere and work on it next month! I have a bunch of links that I mention in the video. Also, remember that this year we are using the playlist for this group so that you have "one stop shopping" for all of our #paperstashsmash videos. This makes it super convenient to see all of the videos and have them all in one place! Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty my friends!!! My tutorials: Book of Boxes, Version #4 Book of Boxes, Version #5
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Two Sheet Wonder Pamphlet Stitch album, FREE TUTORIAL, and introducing a NEW WAY to reinforce small gussets!
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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Friday, January 23, 2026
14 Days of Valentines, A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
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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Two Sheet Wonder, Pamphlet Stitch Album, Project Share
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! #craftfair #minialbumtutorial #echopark ❤️2025 #paperstashsmash playlist ❤️2026 #paperstashsmash playlist 🌺My social sites: Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/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.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Acrylic Tag Album Prototype Album Project Share, Come see!
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.
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Monday, January 19, 2026
Acrylic Tag Album Free Tutorial using Carta Bella BE MINE, a design team project for Country Craft Creations
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.
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