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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul, Echo Park's Winnie the Pooh Baby!!!


 Good evening! Here is a quick Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul you have to see! I received the adorable collection by Echo Park…are you ready, it’s called “Winnie the Pooh Baby”!!! How adorable is this collection? It is too cute, and I’m excited to share this with you!

Below are links to the items I received, so run over to the store and get your supplies, and I’ll be back soon with a great project for you. Thanks so much for watching. Stay crafty, my friends! The link to the entire Echo Park, “Winnie the Pooh Baby”collection is here. I received 2 each of all of the patterned papers including two each of the coordinating solids, and one sheet of the stickers (12 x 12). I also received one pack each of the Titles and Phrases, and the Ephemera Tonic Studio - Craft Perfect Pearlescent Cardstock - 8.5"X11" 5/Pkg - Lemon Luster The burlap jute twine is here, I received 2 yards of light blue Seam Binding, I received 2 yards of natural Ribbon, I received 2 yards of this also, 7/8” Antique Ivory Checkered Ribbon/light green, Pom Pom Trim, Yellow

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


Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Visit the store at https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/?ref=MICHELLEALLEN .  We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ht5LGCknpXpDksFU/ 


🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com


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.  


Saturday, April 5, 2025

Junk Journal with a Template by Bohemian Crafting!

 


Today I have a video share for you. I made this gorgeous junk journal with a template by Bohemian Crafting (on YouTube), it turned out amazing. Papers are printable images are by Daisy Journal Co. that I've had for a while, and finally used! I'm so happy with how this turned out. Let me know what you think. Lots of info and details in the video's description. Have a fabulous Saturday!

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Country Craft Creations, Petals and Letters Junk Journal, Recreating the Journal Base with Cardstock Tutorial


In my first tutorial I made a true junk journal with flat shopping bags as the base. In that video I show how to convert these bags into an album base. This is the link to the original video, 

Country Craft Creations Design Team, Petals and Letters Junk Journal Tutorial & Walk Through

https://youtu.be/WvIWgrI8en8 In this video I will show you how to make a cardstock version of this base for you in the event you don't have these bags. I used the Parchment Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations, for this tutorial. All measurements are in the video.

I hope you enjoy it. There is a ton of info in the video's description.

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Country Craft Creations Tag Album, Using Up Your Leftovers!


Did you think I was finished with this cute collection?

I had a few leftovers and wanted to see what I could do with them. I hate wasting paper, so I raided my stash of Country Craft Creations supplies and came up with this little gem. I used Graphic 45 tags, cut them to fit the leftovers I had, and came up with this. I hope it inspires you to use up your leftovers too! This isn't a true tutorial, but I tell you how I did it and what the measurements are...it will give you ideas to make your own little masterpiece!

Come and see how I made this cute tag album using what I had in my leftovers and in my Country Craft Creations stash of supplies. Raid your supplies...what can you create today?

Stay Crafty, my friends!

Monday, March 31, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Petals and Letters Junk Journal Tutorial and Walk Through!

I have a new tutorial for you.

This is using the new Hybrid Junk Journal Collection
"Petals and Letters" 
exclusively by Country Craft Creations.



I made this amazing junk journal using a "never ending" style, 
and the base is from flat shopping bags!





Come see what I made, and try it for yourself!


Go into your stash of ribbons, lace, buttons, charms, 
coffee dyed papers, envelopes, etc, and come play junk journal with me!
The paper collection is available here. There is also a freebie that you can get with this collection. And the best part is that more will be coming, approximately every 6 weeks!!!

While you are there, don't forget to pickup the basics...

Art Glitter Glue

Scor Tape

Artisan Cardstock

Heavy Weight Chipboard

Light Weight Chipboard


Use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials!  


Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Please visit the store.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.


🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com


DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this blog post and in the 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.  




 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Mini Album Tutorial using Uniquely Creative Dies!



I have a new tutorial up on my YouTube Channel!  I am using the leftovers from my first project using Carta Bella's "On the Farm" to make this cute mini album...

And I'm using the Uniquely Creative Folio Dies to make it!  


These dies can be used without the folio to create a great project.


Come see what I did!  The link is below!


The album is 6 pages and holds 4 x 6 photos.

I have a lot of information in the video description, including links to my first tutorial using this collection and links for the products I used in these fabulous album!


Thanks so much for watching and remember to always stay crafty!




 

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Using Carta Bella's "On the Farm". Let's make a Tag Shaped Album with Tag Shaped Features!!!


This one is so cool and so much fun!  This is my March Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations.  I'm using Carta Bella's "On the Farm".

I started by having an idea for a tag shaped photo album...


Then I decided to see how many ways I could incorporate tag shaped features...


There are tag booklets, tag pages, tag waterfalls, tag belly bands...


Seriously, this album is LOADED WITH TAGS!


Come and see how this is put together, it is soooooo easy!


The walk through is below...


And the tutorial is here...


I hope you like it!

In both videos there is information on ordering the supplies I used in this project.  In the tutorial video I have written a cut guide for the chipboard and for the cardstock.

Have fun, and stay crafty!
Michelle





 

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Carta Bella's "On the Farm"...A Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul You Are Going To Love!

 Good morning! Here is a quick Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul you have to see! I received the adorable collection by Carta Bella called “On the Farm”. It is beautiful and the colors are fantastic. I’m excited to share this with you!


Below are links to the items I received, so run over to the store and get your supplies, and I’ll be back soon with a great project for you. Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful weekend. Stay crafty, my friends!
This is the link to the entire Carta Bella On the Farm collection. There is also ephemera as well! ;) I received 2 each of all of the patterned papers including two each of the coordinating solids, and one sheet of the stickers (12 x 12)
The flowers are by Prima, “Wonderland Wilds
The burlap jute twine is here, I received 2 yards of Ivory
Seam Binding, I received 2 yards each of Light Blue and Moss
Ribbon, I received 2 yards of this also, in the Buffalo Check in Gingerbread

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


Use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials!  


Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Please visit the store.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.

🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com


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.  



Thursday, March 6, 2025

Country Craft Creations, Heritage Product Line Haul, Hybrid Junk Journal Collection!




 Have I got a treat for you! This is the new Heritage line from Country Craft Creations and it is FABULOUS! Our own Jacqualine Hart (Jacqs Scraps, https://www.youtube.com/@JacqsScraps) has designed this exclusive collection for Country Craft Creations and you are going to LOVE IT! This is a Hybrid Collection, meaning it is perfect for Junk Journaling, album making, any project you want to create to preserve your memories for the future generations. I can not wait to share this 
with you and to dive into making a project with it.


Go into your stash of ribbons, lace, buttons, charms, 
coffee dyed papers, envelopes, etc, and come play junk journal with me!
The paper collection is available here. There is also a freebie that you can get with this collection. And the best part is that more will be coming, approximately every 6 weeks!!!

While you are there, don't forget to pickup the basics...

Art Glitter Glue

Scor Tape

Artisan Cardstock

Heavy Weight Chipboard

Light Weight Chipboard


Use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials!  


Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Please visit the store.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.


🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com


DISCLOSURE: Some links in the description of this blog post and in the 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.  




Monday, March 3, 2025

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, MINI ALBUM TUTORIAL, "BABY ON BOARD, IT'S A BOY!"



You are going to love this one!!!


Above is the link to the full walk through of my newest creation for the 
Country Craft Creations Design Team.  

I'm using Echo Park's "Baby on Board, It's a Boy!" paper collection and it is 
TOO DARN CUTE!!!


The link above is for the full tutorial.  I really hope you like it, I really had so much fun putting it together.

I have a lot of information in the video description, including a cute guide for the cardstock and chipboard.

Thanks for your support, and Stay Crafty, My Friends!!!

Here is information to get the supplies I used so you can make one too!The entire selection of Echo Park, “Baby on Board, It’s a Boy!” can be found here

With the package I received 2 each of every paper, including the coordinating cardstock, a page of stickers, The Frames and Tags pack and the enamel dots. Seam Binding, 2 yards each of Golden Rod and Nurust Burlap Jute Twine, 2 yards of Navy Tonic Studios Pearlescent Cardstock, Navy Dazzle I also received two sheets of heavy weight chipboard (see link below)


And 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


Use my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials!  


Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community.  Please visit the store.  

We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.


🌺My social sites:

Instagram, @michellescreativeoperation

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mycreativeoperation

Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/jamallen/

Blog, http://creativeoperation.blogspot.com


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.