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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Midnight Manor Disk Bound October Daily Junk Journal Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project


 Hi all, and welcome back! Today I have a fun project for my fellow Halloween Junkies. I wanted to make a sort of October Daily/Junk Journal and I'm using the magnificent collection by Country Craft Creations called "Midnight Manor". This collection is so beautiful, and made a great project. The best part is that this is so adaptable that you can make this project for any type of journal or notebook. Country Craft Creations has many different collections that would also work. So if you aren't a Halloween Junkie, and would like to make one for Fall, or Christmas, or whatever...check it out Country Craft Creations.

I used the "Lay Flat Method" for making the cover of the book. If you haven't seen this method, check out this tutorial I did here. I use 5 Happy Planner Disks, in black, that are approximately 1 1/4" in diameter. Any disk for this type of notebook will work. I also used the We R Memory Keepers Disk Punch. Below is a cut guide for the cardstock and chipboard needed for the project. I cut the patterned paper for inside the journal/on the pockets at 1/8" smaller. For specialty cuts, I include directions in the video. Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you soon with another tutorial. COVER Chipboard 2 - 7 x 9 1 - 2 x 9 Cardstock 2 - 9 x 11 1 - 5 x 11 1 - 6 x 8 7/8 MATTING FOR THE COVERS The covers are 7 x 9. I triple matted the patterned paper for the front and back covers, but only single matted for the spine. Silver Mirror 2 - 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 1 - 1 3/4 x 8 3/4 Antique Winter Gray, 2 - 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 Burgundy, 2 - 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 (Note, this paper is available but won't be for long, so if you need it you should order.) Patterned Paper 2 - 6 x 8 1 - 1 1/2 x 8 1/2 INSIDE COVER POCKETS (Note: these are the same size but are scored and trimmed differently) 2 - 7 7/8 x 12 BINDING MECHANISM FOR DISKS 1 - 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 1 - 1 x 8 1/2 POCKETS #1 1 - 11 x 12 #2 1 - 8 1/2 x 12 #3 1 - 10 x 12 That's it! The remaining inserts for this junk journal are up to your individual style! I did size this project to hold 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 papers, so one sheet of copy paper will make two pages for your journal.

The patterned papers, artisan cardstock, seambinding are all available at Country Craft Creations... Please check them out! Have fun, and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!!

Monday, August 29, 2022

Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial, #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022

 Here is another fun card that I made that is quick and easy and has a lot of wow!  

I hope you like it, I know I did.  Please also check out the other amazing creators who are involved with this fun project.  I have them listed in the video description, but also there is a list below.

Have fun and stay scary, my friends!

#sandysthirteenfrightsbeforehallowen2022 #halloween #papercrafting Join us every Monday starting August 1, 2022 on our YouTube channels for our weekly and frightfully fun Halloween Craft project tutorials! Search the hashtag on YouTube for all the weekly project shares! #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022 This Collab is hosted by: Sandy Trefger, Sandy Trefger Creative Designs Kim Rannells, Kim Kan't Stop Krafting Nicole Sass Lynn, MadefromScrap Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation Debbie Alley, Project39 Mini Albums Caroline Hamm, Crafting and Creating with Caroline Krystal Rose, Vividly On Paper Susan Tootsie Tucker, Craft Adventures with Susan Tootsie Tucker Jacqualine Hart, Jacqs Scraps Jen Palmer, Scrapping Under the Influence Patricia Mae - Patty, Pattys Crafty Spot Please check out these other channels and don't forget to like and subscribe!! In my tutorials I will give you all of the cutting and scoring information as well as the names of the products used. (Some are so super old!) These are fun cards and will help bust those scraps in your stash. Please check out Country Craft Creations for your shopping needs

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Hocus Pocus Mini Folio Album, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

Hello and welcome back to my channel!


Today I have a cute and quick project using my design team package from Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com.  I'm using Carta Bella's "Hocus Pocus" and it is a fun paper collection!  I was messing around with papers and stumbled upon this idea.  It s full of room for pictures...great for a quick gift/brag book...and it only uses 2 sheets of cardstock to construct!


In the tutorial I have a visual aid on how to cut the cardstock to make the pieces needed.  There is minimal waste of the cardstock.  However, I will also list the measurements below.  I also used 5 sheets of the patterned paper and one sheet of the coordinating cardstock.  On the front I have one of the shaker bubbles and I used black pom pom trim to cover the edges.  I will have links to all of the supplies used for this.  


I hope you enjoy the tutorial...Stay spooky, my friends!


Cutting List for Cardstock:  I list this in numbered pieces, because of the way I construct this project.  Cut one of each piece, except for the pockets where you will cut two of two different sizes.  Two of the pieces (#2 and #3) are the same size, but are scored differently.


#1 - 6 1/4 x 6, left flap

#2 - 10 x 6, right flap

#3 - 10 x 6, right flap

#4 - 5 1/2 x 7, top flap

#5 - 5 1/2 x 6 1/4, bottom flap

#6 - Pockets, 1 - 2 x 6, and 1 - 2 x 5 1/4

#7 - 5 x 5 1/2, flap to go onto piece #1 


Artisan Cardstock, Black 

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock


Hocus Pocus, by Carta Bella, which also included coordinating cardstock

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock#/cd9f1be9-5b7d-494c-9001-d53b43632e20/fullscreen/autofilters=true&filter[brand][]=Carta+Bella&page=1&query=carta+bella+hocus+pocus&query_name=match_and&rpp=20


Tim Holtz Mummy Cloth

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tim-holtz-idea-ology-mummy-cloth-6yds


Pom Pom Trim

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/copy-of-ribbon-mini-pom-pom-3-8-inch-black


Dome for Shaker

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/sizzix-essential-shaker-domes-circle


Buttons

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/copy-of-buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-brown-bear


Twine

https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-orange

Monday, August 22, 2022

A Pillar Fold Column Card Tutorial, #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022

 



This is a super fun card!  You are going to love this!!

The effect is really different, unique, and sure to please!

Check out this project, and look in the video's description for the rest of the links for the other collaborators in this epic Halloween Design Adventure!

Thanks so much for your support.  Stay crafty and spooky, my friends!

Monday, August 15, 2022

Four Fold Card, #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022

 

Good morning!  It’s week 3 of our fun Halloween collaboration…

#sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022

Today I’m making a Four Fold Card. It’s fun and easy and makes a great gift card holder as well!   
Check out my tutorial here. And don’t forget, in the video description is a list of all of the amazing and creative artists who are participating. Come check them out!  


Stay crafty and creepy, my friends!  ðŸŽƒ

Monday, August 8, 2022

Pleated Gatefold Easel Card Tutorial

 Welcome back to my haunted house for #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022, Week #2!!!

I have a video here for you, where I mashed up 3 techniques to make this card.


I really hope you like the tutorial.  Don't forget to check out the other designers tutorials.  The links for all of the people that are involved in this collaboration are all listed in the video's description.  Don't forget to use the hashtag #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022 to see all of the additional projects that are part of this frightful event!

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Homer's Diner Record Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

OMGEEEEE!!! I'm late! I totally forgot to post the link to this tutorial! I can't believe I did that!


This is a fun album that you are going to love...and it includes A REAL 45 ALBUM!

I am using the fantastic collection available only at Country Craft Creations called Homer's Diner...It is AMAZING! This 1950's themed paper is going to make you so happy when you use it!

My inspiration was a memory I had of books made to hold 45's, and then the players to play them. I was fortunate to find one in a local antique mall, and used the album as the cover of this book. If you can't find a 45, I will share with you a couple of methods to make one out of cardstock. Below is the cut list for this project. I hope you like it. If you have questions please let me know. Thanks so much for watching and I'll see you soon with more fun tutorials. CUT LIST Cover Chipboard: heavy weight 2 - 8 x 8 1 - 2 1/2 x 8 Cardstock: 2 - 10 x 10 1 - 5 1/2 x 10 1 - 5 1/5 x 7 7/8 I use the lay flat method in this tutorial: https://youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtc Pink cardstock: 2 - 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 1 - 2 1/4 x 7 3/4 Pages: These are stacked, almost like my waterfalls that I make in this tutorial, but are constructed in sets, an outer set and an inner set. I explain this in the video Outer set: 2 - 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 Inner set: 2 - 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 Pockets: 4 - 8 1/2 x 8 The cover decoration is a real 45 record. Its diameter is ~6 3/4" The inner circles are: Cardstock 3 3/4 diameter, patterned paper 3 1/2 in diameter The needle arm is a piece of chipboard cut at 3/4" wide and approximately 5" long, and I'll explain how to make the angle in the tutorial Inside front cover, vertical to horizontal waterfall...a version of this is also used in this tutorial I did in the past...https://youtu.be/cW5SUt9h-GE Cardstock bases: 4 - 4 1/2 x 7 Coordinating cardstock and patterned paper to mat: cut 4 each- 4 1/4 x 6 3/4 I will show how to score the corners in the tutorial Inside Back Cover: Pocket: 1 - 9 (-1/16") x 4 1/2 Scrap of cardstock for behind pocket, is used to cover the chipboard, and is explained in the tutorial Album inserts: I used my Silhouette to cut the circles needed for this A Side: Black Cardstock: 4 - 7 1/4" diameter Coordinating Cardstock: 4 - 3 1/2 diameter patterned paper: 3 1/4 diameter B Side: White Cardstock: 4 - 7" diameter Patterned paper half circles have a 3 1/2" radius Border Strip Pockets: These use the 1" border strips in the paper collection. Cardstock: 4 - 5 x 1 1/8, cut ends at a 45 degree angle as shown in the video Patterned paper: using the border strips you will need 4 - 4 5/8 x 1, again cutting the 45 degree angles as shown in the video. Supplies: Homer's Diner, 12 x 12 paper pack Artisan Cardstock in Black and White: Coordinating Cardstock that will match this collection are in My Colors...choose Mauve, Crisp Green, Mint Julep, and Carribbean Sea Chipboard Black Polka Dot Ribbon Coral Seam Binding Doodlebug Brads Heartfelt Creations Small Wild Rose Flower Dies
Heartfelt Creations 3D Shaping Mold Prills Shaker elements The eyelets and chain for my record dangle embellishment are from my stash. I have tried to ensure that this was as accurate and complete as possible. If you have questions you can always ask, I'm happy to help. Thanks so much for your support. Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Monday, August 1, 2022

13 Frights Before Halloween 2022, Week #1

 

I’m doing an amazing collaboration with 10 other creative people for a fun 13 week project. We are all going to share with you, every Monday, a new Halloween related project. 

I have decided to do 13 weeks of fun cards. Some are cards I’ve designed, some are cards I have been wanting to learn how to make. By the end I’ll have made 26 cards!  Some will be fun  and kid friendly, some will be spooky. All will  help bust my paper stash! 

Use #sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022 To help find videos and tutorials as well  

Come on in to my haunted craft room and have some fun. I have a list of the other participating designers with their YouTube channel links in the description of my video. 

Stay crafty, and spooky, my friends!