Two Fun, Quick and Easy TUTORIALS!

 I did two tutorials recently and I think you will love them.

They are super quick and easy, and best of all, you can use up scraps to make them (which is what I did).

This first one is a card tutorial that I revamped from tutorials I have seen, changed things to inches from centimeters, and added my hints and tips to make them successful for you do do.  And, I made another Christmas card, so YAY, CHRISTMAS IN JULY PROJECT!

In the second tutorial I did a pop up album that I have seen in multiple places, but again added a little spin on the cover, and used my scrap Doodlebug Halloween papers to make it.  I think it turned out amazing, and I think you will love how easy it is.

Thanks so much for checking these out and I hope you have fun trying them out.  I loved them so much, and plan to make more!

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Pop Up Card Tutorial, A Christmas in July Project!

 Hi all, and welcome. I recently saw a video by Shrushti Patil on YouTube with a new variation of a pop up card that has been around for a while. I loved the additional page so I sat and worked out a version in inches and added a pocket on the back for a gift card. I made several birthday cards with this design and came up with some hints and tips for you so that you can make the cards successfully. I know that for those of us who don't use centimeters the inches conversions can be tricky. Here's what I came up with. I've made 5 so far and they work perfectly. If you want to see the original video it is here. Please check it out.

I did use papers from my stash. The patterned papers were leftovers from a retreat I did with Country Craft Creations, and they are older, so I don't know if they are available any more. I also used cardstock from Country Craft Creations. Check it out if you are interested. Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoy it! Cut List: All scoring and how I cut my patterned papers are in the tutorial 1 - 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 2 - 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 2 - 4 5/8 x 3/4 2 - 3 1/16 x 3/4 2 - 7 x 3 1/8 The envelope is cut from patterned paper. It is 7 x 3 1/8

Cowboys Disc Easel Flip Album, A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 Hey all!  I have this fun and quick project to share with you!  Dig out your Cowboys paper by Carta Bella and some Happy Planner Discs and make a great little project with your scraps!

All of the information is in the video.  I hope you like it!!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Cowboys Configuration Page Album, a Country Craft Creations Design team Project

I have a new design team project for Country Craft Creations for you today!

Hello and welcome to the video! This came about from a request from one of my subscribers,  @marilynb8704  who had asked me if I could do a tutorial using 8 1/2 x 11" paper to make a configuration page album. I have done this in the past, but used 12 x 12 papers. So I revamped an older tutorial, added a few things, and taa daa! I'm using "Cowboys" by Carta Bella, and I think it turned out amazing! The original tutorial this one is based off of is here...Summer Configurations Mini Album Tutorial https://youtu.be/ggmdSDufKKA Other Links Mentioned: How to make a Stacked Waterfall https://youtu.be/rltR4X5awoM?si=5SlDVVE89SuyUNR2 Lay Flat Cover Method https://youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtc?si=XPxrWRZTRDgrHBDW PLEASE NOTE: I recommend that you watch this tutorial first, as I had a couple things that came up and I needed to explain about this album. This is discussed in the beginning of the video. Supplies used are from Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com, and are listed with links below. I also have a cut list below. Thanks for watching, I appreciate each and every one of you! Supplies: Carta Bella "Cowboys". I received one each of the 12 x 12 papers, a sticker sheet, and the Frames and Tags package. https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/f[brand][]=Carta+Bella&m=and&p=2&q=cowboys Double sided satin ribbon, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ribbon-3-8-inch-two-color-reversible-satin-with-woven-stitched-edge-brown-antique-gold Checkered Ribbon https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ribbon-7-8-inch-woven-antique-ivory-checkered-ribbon-with-woven-edge-black Tonic Studio Heavy Weight Acetate https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-studio-heavy-weight-acetate-a4-5-pkg Buttons Galore & More Shimmerz, Desert Sky https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/desert-sky Altenew Ink, Espresso https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/altenew-coffee-break-crisp-dye-ink-ink-pad-espresso Craft Perfect Dimensional Foam https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/tonic-studio-craft-perfect-25-mm-black-dimensional-foam-pads Coffee Brown Felt Artisan Cardstock https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/artisan-cardstock-felt-coffee-brown Paper Rose Flower dies https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/paper-rose-metal-cutting-die-etched-blooms-2#cd9f/mobile/m=and&q=paper+rose+die+metal Scor Tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/scor-tape EK Tools, Powder Tool https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/ek-tools-powder-tool-applicator-18g Magnets https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/basic-grey-large-magnet Heavy Weight Chipboard https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheet CUT LIST Cover: PLEASE SEE THE VIDEO BEFORE CUTTING!!!!!! Chipboard, Heavy Weight 2 - 5 x 7 1 - 2 1/2 x 7 (Used in the tutorial), use 1 - 3 x 7 if you desire for wider spine, AGAIN PLEASE SEE VIDEO FOR EXPLANATION Cardstock 2 - 7 x 9 1 - 5 x 9 (FOR THE 3" spine you would need 1 - 6 x 9) 1 - 5 x 6 7/8 (FOR THE 3" spine you would need 1 - 6 x 6 7/8) ***Please also note that the wings for the spines for the 2 1/2" spine would only be 1 1/4" each, not the usual 1 1/2" Pages 5 x 8 1/2 x 11 Inside Front Cover Water Fall 1 - 3 1/8 x 9 3/4 1 - 3 1/8 x 8 3/4 Inside Back Cover Never Ending Album 3 - 8 x 6 Closures for the inside cover elements 4 - 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 2 - 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 Tags (cardstock) for closure 2 - 2 7/8 x 4 1/8

 

Never Ending Mini Album, A NEW VARIATION, and my first Christmas in July project for 2024

 

I have this great tutorial for you today.  Its quick, easy and uses up your last sheet of 4x4 cut aparts that you don't know what to do with!

I shared this in my last #craftygoals2024 #smashyourcraftystash video and asked if you wanted a tutorial, and you did!  Thank you!  Here it is.  I hope you like it.

Happy 4th of July.  Stay crafty, and stay safe!

Let's Chat!

 It's been a busy couple of weeks.  I have been receiving all sorts of products from Country Craft Creations.    We are doing a Back to School YouTube Hop, and with FREE tutorials you would really check this one out.  I'm going to be doing an online virtual retreat with a theme park/Disney theme, and I received my design team package for July...Carta Bella's "COWBOYS"!!!  I have also posted a tutorial for a SELF CLOSING TREAT BAG that has 4 different sizes, and I have a shopping haul with a sneak peek of a project I bought the Photo Play papers specifically for.  Last, but not least, I have my current #craftygoals2024 and #smashyourcraftystash video posted.  

I was also on VACATION!!!  WOO HOO!!!  I haven't had a vacation away in YEARS, and it was sooooooo good.  I loved being able to be with my family!  It was so much fun.  

I have projects coming for you, so please stay tuned.

Here are the list of videos...I hope you enjoy them.  Links to all the things are in each individual video.  

Thanks so much for stopping by, and stay crafty!