A Creative Operation

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

I used up all of the scraps in the Craft Warehouse GRAB BAG!

THIS WAS SUCH A FUN PROJECT! I had scraps in the grab bag that I was wanting to make an album with, but how? I sat and came up with this fun idea.

I used what I had and made a sort of pyramid album with the pieces of papers that I had, and incorporated the die cuts as photo opportunities and pages.

I made 4 pages and used scraps to add pockets to hold the variety of cutaparts that I had. The Heart die cuts will make great photo and journaling spots.

All of the pages have pockets that hold the gatefold sides closed.

Here is the album "opened" so you can see, it's loaded with space and it is so pretty! Please come and see all of the fun in this one.

There is a lot of information in the videos description box,

so please do check that out.

Thanks so much for watching. Have a crafty day!

Michelle

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Let's use a CARD KIT to make a Baby File Box Album!

Hi all! I was asked for a tutorial on how I made my recipe box, so I'm here to share it. The TWIST is that I made the box the same BUT used a partial card kit I got in a grab bag, and transformed it into a cute BABY ALBUM!! I wanted to show how versatile this little box can be.

All measurements are in the video, since there aren't many. I will go over everything in how to make this, including altering the paper in a Simple Stories Card Kit to cover this. It is so fun and a great way to repurpose your stash. This is a great stash buster, and fun to make. Videos I mention in this video: Craft Warehouse Grab Bag Share This is where I got the partial card kit, and several other items.

Grab Bag Projects This features a new way to make the cards into a bigger size and I made two Never Ending Albums, all using card kits.

Recipe Box Walk Through/Talk Through This is the recipe box that I shared first and what inspired this tutorial. Thank you so much for watching, and remember to always stay crafty, my friends! #craftfair #scrapbooking #stashbuster

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Making Recipe Journals for my Craft Fair!

As part of my #paperstashsmash project for April I am smashing this collection from Authentique called "Ingredients". I made 6 recipe journals that I hope will sell well at my upcoming craft fair at the end of April. I just love how they came out.

In the video I mention a lot of other videos including the inspiration for this project, and a previous projects of mine (with free tutorials!). So please don't forget to check out the video's description, where I have a ton of links for you.

I have done another project using this paper and will share that soon. I just love it so much!!

Thanks for watching and have a very crafty day!

Michelle

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Easter Village Explosion Box Tutorial!!!

Hello!!! We are back with my second March Design Team project for Country Craft Creations featuring the NEW Easter Village collection exclusive to Country Craft Creations. You will love this so much, and I will love working with it. My first tutorial was the basket, this one is the Explosion Box that goes in it. I also have a bonus little mini project, an Egg Pocket you can use for a sweet treat or a gift card!

Oh yeah, and we are going to work with a new idea I had, a “Hybrid Pocket”. This will be so much fun and I’m so excited to share it with you. Below is a cut guide for the cardstock. I will go over mats and patterned paper in the video. I also have links to the items I received, so run on over to the store and get yours today! Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!!! The haul video is here, and my first video, Easter Village Basket, is here. Also, I mentioned the Explosion Score Board, it is in the shop and available. CUT GUIDE: Large explosion box: 1 - 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 1 - 4 1/2 x 11 1/2 1 - 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 (lid) Accordion Books for large box: 2 - 11 x 3 1/2 2 - 7 x 3 1/2 Small explosion box: 1 - 9 x 9 1/2 1 - 4 x 9 1/2 1 - 6 3/4 x 9 3/4 (lid) Waterfall for small box: 1 - 8 x 5 1 - 7 x 5 1 - 3 1/2 x 5 Hybrid Pocket for small box: 2 - 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 The Easter Village Collection: 8x8 Collection 12x12 Collection Ephemera Pack 49 & Market Ink, I received Daffodil in the ink pad and the refill 49 & Market Gemstones Tonic Pearlescent Card, Princess Pink Artisan Cardstock, NEW COLORS!!! I received 2 each of #12 Whisper Blue, #20 Barbie Pink and #39 Honey Gold, as well as a package of Natural Cardstock Prima Flowers, I received Love Notes Twine, Seam Binding and Ribbon: I received 2 yards each of… Ivory Jute 2” Shear Polka Dot in Light Pink Yellow Seam Binding 3/4” Soft Sheer in Light Blue I also received 2 sheets of Scor Tape sheets, 8 1/2 x 11 and 2 sheets of heavy weight cardstock, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/basic-chipboard I will be using the Natural 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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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

My March Makes and April Picks...come see my #paperstashsmash video for this month!!

Here it is! I love what I did make this month and I love that I was able to combine different items to make cards that worked!

Please click on the video and check it out, and please check out the other creators projects!

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!

Letty's Free Tracker Printables for 2026: This is to her video on what they are and how to use them, and her links are in her video's description #paperstashsmash #craftfair #weddingalbum #echopark ❤️2025 #paperstashsmash playlist

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Easter Explosion Box, FREE TUTORIAL!

This adorable project was shown to my by one of my crafty friends, Lori. She found this video by Tata Dginette and it was so adorable I had to try my take on it. The video is in French and is on Facebook. I tried to find it on YouTube with no luck, although I saw a few others that were very similar. So, I watched and tried to figure out the dimensions and here is what I came up with.

It is easy, very easy, and all measurements are in the video. I hope you like it. Please let me know if you have any questions about it. And please do check out her video. Her project is so cute! Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty! #explosionbox #papercraft #scrapbook #eastercrafts 🌺My social sites: Youtube 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.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

What can you do with a grab bag? Let me show you and give you a FREE TUTORIAL!

I went to my local Craft Warehouse the other day and found a grab bag that they literally just put out. It looked loaded so I purchased it. It was full of all sorts of items left over from displays they had made.

I brought it home and decided to see what I could do with it. I came up with an altered larger version of cards from one kit and then....

I made two versions of the Never Ending Album, one of the versions is a NEW DESIGN!

Want to see the tutorial???

The video above is the unpacking of the grab bag...

And this one is what I did with two of the card kits I bought. I made altered sized cards and two mini albums. I hope you come and see what I did! I would love it if you would!

Thanks for stopping by. Have fun and remember to stay crafty!

Michelle

Saturday, March 14, 2026

These are the most adorable little recipe books ever!

Come and see how fun these are to make. I have the information in the video's description box on the inspiration I received from Covered by Grace Creations and Messy Bess Creations. You do have to see these little versions and see the larger version that inspired me!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Stay Crafty, My Friends!

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Friday, March 13, 2026

It's coming!!! Don't wait, there's still time!!

Save the Date!!! The Country Craft Creations National Scrapbook Day Celebration and Virtual Retreat is April 29th through May 2nd. You don't want to miss this...there are still boxes available...reserve yours today! Today I'm sharing what I received in my kit, and that's just my kit...there will be 6 designers doing 6 amazing projects to celebrate our paper crafting passion. Won't you come and join us? I know you will not regret it. Thanks for watching and checking out Country Craft Creations and the National Scrapbook Day Virtual Retreat. Stay crafty! #scrapbooksupplies #scrapbooking #minialbum

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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.

Thanks for watching, and have a crafty day!!!

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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!

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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!

The pages are graduated in size, mimicking my recent fascination with different size pages in an album and my Two Page Wonder idea.

Some pages have simple interactions...

Some have some older ideas, such as a slider closure and my Stacked Waterfall.

But I also have some other ideas, such as explosion pages...

and pop up elements.

The pages on the left has a new slider page idea and the one on the right has a quad pocket.

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