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 did a tutorial on this Magic Box that you have to see.  It's not my tutorial but I did convert it from metric and I smashed some papers left over from my January #paperstashsmash papers.  Come see this easy and FUN magical gift box!

 

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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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

Micro Mini Tutorial (Inspired by @letsgetscrappy2654) Acrylic Tag Album I designed for Country Craft Creations, walk through My Acrylic Album Prototype Two Sheet Wonder Pamphlet Stitch Album share

The tutorials from other creators that I used: Easy Card Layout #194 by Create on the Fly with Frenchie Hexagonal Roll Up Gift Box Tutorial, by Iced Images 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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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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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.

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.

The Walk Through video is here.

The tutorial for my Tag Album is here.

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Stay crafty, my friends!

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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.

The Walk Through video is here.

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Stay crafty, my friends!

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Walk through is available for this amazing ACRYLIC TAG ALBUM!!

 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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Micro Mini Album FREE TUTORIAL, using Echo Park's Wedding Bliss and Little Lumber Jack! #paperstashsmash

 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! #craftfair #minialbumtutorial #weddingalbum ❤️2025 #paperstashsmash playlist ❤️2026 #paperstashsmash playlist 🌺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.

My first Country Craft Creations design team package of 2026!

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 Album Artisan 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 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. #scrapbooksupplies #scrapbooking #valentinecrafts 🌺My social sites, won't you come and like and subscribe?

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Cobblestone Creek Studios Shopping Haul!

 

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!

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Disco Crop at the Rink, a Country Craft Creations Event for New Years Eve

 

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Want to see what we made at the free crop with Country Craft Creations over New Year's Eve?

I made them all, and I have links to the FREE TUTORIALS in the videos description box.

Come and see these amazing and unique projects that are super fun and very easy to do. 

Thanks, and stay crafty, my friends!

Hi Everyone!

 Happy New Year!

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!

Come see my #paperstashsmash makes in October, and what I plan on using for November!

 Here it is, my smashes for October and my hopes for November (that will make sense when you see this video, LOL!)  

I hope you enjoy it and have fun with the crafts we are sharing.  I can't wait to show you the fun things I made!

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) ✦ Michelle (EastBayStampChickMichelleHale) ✦ Michelle (michelleallenacreativeoper6112) ✦ Co-Host: Debbie (Project39MiniAlbums) ✦ Heather (coveredbygracecreations9586) ✦ Letty (PartyPlannerPaperie) ❤️TUTORIALS MENTIONED: Project39 Mini Albums, Free Folio Mini Album Tutorial with Cutting Guide!

Pink Strawberryz, Hot Cocoa Caddy Tutorial Made with my Recipe Box 📦 Christmas 🎄Swap Idea May May Made It, Stash Buster Stationery Tote | Easy DIY Gift Featuring Legal Pad Folio Rejoice & Create, Jelly Jar Ghirardelli Holder My video tutorial, Country Craft Creations Design Team Tutorial, Do-Si-Do Waterfall Album, Free Tutorial! My tutorial, Country Craft Creations Design Team Tutorial, Photo Play Autumn Junque, Pamphlet Style Junk Journal Karolina's Krafts, one sheet wonder stationery set, shared in this video Karolina's inspiration from Treasure Books, Last Minute Gift using ONE 12 x 12 sheet of paper - Make Six Elements Made by Marie-Claire, Storage Box for the Envelope Box dies by Elizabeth Craft Designs Tamra's Photo Box, the first of three tutorial videos starts here If I missed one, please let me know. Thanks so much for watching!!! #paperstashsmash #halloweenpapercrafting #craftfairideas 🌺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.

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

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