My Travel Album is complete and the FREE tutorials are available!!!

Oh my goodness, this paper collection is so much fun and it goes perfectly in this project.

Part one of the tutorial series will go over how to cover the Graphic 45 Travel Album Cover and some options I came up with for it.  I think the paper collection "Fresh Picked" by Country Craft Creations is just perfect with this!

Part 2 is live now and will go over what I did with the inserts...they are NOT your average inserts.  I tried to come up with several different ways to enhance and expand the inserts, making them even more functional in your Travel Album.

I do hope that you go check these out!

I have all of the links to the products I received in my design team package are in the video description boxes.

Have fun and stay crafty!

Michelle💕

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This video was made with iMovie for iPhone and music used is original music, "Strolling" by DJ Allen, 2026

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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!  

That playlist can be found here.

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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 

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

Seam Binding by the yard

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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

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

Seam Binding by the yard

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Part 1 of my Whispering Way Album is available now!!

 I love, love, love the way this is turning out!  I think you will love it too!  Come see this fun album cover design and the fun elements I put on the inside covers.

In the video description are a ton of links and information and a cut guide for the video.  I hope you like it!!

Stay Crafty, My Friends!!!

Want to see a 6X6 Version of My Trifold Folio Album???

☀️Good morning! I have a walk through/talk through tutorial on a 6x6 version of my recent Nature’s Haven Trifold Folio Album❤️

📖The only difference in making this album are measurements and the waterfall has fewer pages. It is made/constructed exactly as the original 6x8 version, so please see the original tutorial for construction. The measurements are discussed in the video and in a cut guide in the video’s description

💕All links for the original album are in this version’s video description.

👻I used “Luna” by Prima👻…I had purchased this from Country Craft Creations a couple years ago. Since it was out (as I had used some for Kim’s file box tutorial from the 🤠Rodeo Roundup) I thought I’d smash it, and I did! This would look amazing with any collection!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project 6x6 Version Trifold Folio Album, Walk Through & Tutorial

Have fun and stay crafty!!!

Do you want to see what I did with my design team package leftovers???

I had the gorgeous collection by 49 & Market, Nature's Haven, and made a great tutorial for a Trifold Folio Album.  Well, I also had some leftovers.  I made this gorgeous little mini waterfall album to start.  The folio was a blank made also by 49 & Market, and it was perfect. 

Then I made this beautiful 12 x 12 layout for two 4 x 6 photos.  I not only used the leftovers but also my new Anna Griffin Embossing Folders!

Here's a peek inside the album.  I had so many ephemera and laser cuts left over, I had to use them up!

Isn't it pretty!  I just love the paper collection and had so much fun using up all of the bits and pieces I could. 

 Below is the video explaining it all.  Won't you come  and see what I did?  Thanks!!!

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Country Craft Creations July Design Team Project!!! I'm using 49 & Market's Nature's Haven, Come See!

Hello! Here it is, the tutorial for my Country Craft Creations July design team project using 49 & Market's Nature's Haven collection. This is a gorgeous album that has a few fun new surprises. It is 6 x 8 with a 2" and a 1" spine. It also has no pages attached to the spines. All of the interactions are on the covers themselves. I think you will like it. As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, I am always happy to help. Have fun and stay crafty, my friends!

There is a lot of information in the tutorials video description, including a cut guide for the chipboard and cardstock, and also links to all of the items I received in my design team package, so please check it out. Videos for this design team package:

In the walk through video I go though all of the decoration and how I cut the frames to make photo corners, please do check it out if you haven't seen it. I used Natural Artisan Cardstock from my Country Craft Creations stash for this project, about 16 sheets of 12 x 12. I also used two large Basic Grey Magnets. Links for those items are also in the tutorial video's description box. Here is my referral link for Country Craft Creations, 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.

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Some Country Craft Creations Goodness for You Today!

I did a little extra shopping today and wanted to share with you what I bought.  Country Craft Creations is now selling Anna Griffin items, and more are coming.  When I saw these embossing folders I had to have them.  In the video I share what I received and I did play with them a little so I have some thoughts on using them.  Please come and check them out. 

For my July design team package I received the 49 & Market Nature's Haven collection.  It is sooooo beautiful!  It is summer all over it! I can't wait to use this and I will be back soon to share that project with you.

Click on the videos and it will take you to YouTube.  I have links to the products in the video description so that if you are so inclined you can get some for yourself.  

Stay crafty, my friends!

Michelle

Use up your scraps! I have a Patterned Paper Page Album Tutorial you are not going to want to miss

 Hi all!  

This is a new idea using the patterned papers leftover from my previous tutorial to make a new page idea.  

This works perfectly with 49 & Market papers because it is so thick, and I think you'll like it!  

There is a lot of info in the video's description box, including a cut guide, so have fun and let me know what you think!

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. 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.

Country Craft Creations Design Team Tutorial, 49 & Market's Cottage Core Mini Album!

 Here it is!  I really hope you enjoy it!  

There is a ton of information in the video description including supplies I used and a cut guide for the chipboard and cardstock.  

I love this album!  You will too, it's fun and easy and GORGEOUS in this paper!

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Mini Album Walk Through using 49 & Market's "Cottage Core!!!

 Hi all!  You are going to love love love this album!  The tutorial is coming soon, hopefully tomorrow.  

I have a lot of information on the supplies I used for this in the video description.  I do hope you check it out!

Stay Crafty, my friends!

Did you see our Back to School YouTube Hop??!!

This was a fantastic weekend with a lot of fun and great FREE tutorials.  This one is mine, and below is the list with links of the other Country Craft Creations designers who also participated in this project.  

Head on over to their channels and check out all of the free tutorials we did!  

Happy Back to School!

Welcome to the Country Craft Creations Back to School Hop! This is a fantastic album, using 49 & Market's "Academia" collection. My album is designed to be a "summary" type album, putting a few pictures in for every year of your child's school career, Kindergarten through Graduation. Below are links to the designers participating in this hop, contest rules for PRIZES, my cut list, and a list of products I used from Country Craft Creations with links. I hope you enjoy the amazing projects we are making...I've seen them and they are FANTASTIC! Country Craft Creations Back to School YouTube Hop! Each Designers’ Tutorial will be available on the date and time listed below on their channel. Kick Off Video - Friday, 8/9/24 3:00 pm EDT, 2:00 pm CDT, 1:00 pm MDT, Noon PDT Jacqualine Hart https://www.youtube.com/@JacqsScraps Sandy Trefger - Friday, 8/9/24 3:30 pm EDT 2:30 pm CDT, 1:30 pm MDT, 12:30 pm PDT https://youtu.be/YiqojclHE2w Kim Rannells - Friday, 8/9/224 5:30 pm EDT, 4:30 pm CDT, 3:30 pm, MDT, 2:30 pm PDT https://youtu.be/Phb1JpxUlq4 Jenn DuBell - Saturday, 8/10/24 11:00 am EDT, 10:00 am. CDT, 9:00 am MDT, 8:00 am PDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2Qo9n4if4 Michelle Allen - Saturday, 8/10/24 1:00 pm EDT, Noon CDT, 11:00 a.m. MDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWZ61a2Do8c Jacqualine Hart - Saturday, 8/10/24 3:00 pm EDT, 2:00 pm CDT, 1:00 pm MDT, Noon PDT https://www.youtube.com/@JacqsScraps

 

Spice Folio, Part 2 is AVAILABLE!!!

 Here it is...Part 2 where we will go over the decorations and matting with the patterned papers and the gorgeous Summer Ivory Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations! https://countrycraftcreations.com

In all I used 10 sheets of Artisan in Kraft, and 6 in Summer Ivory. I used 14 sheets of the patterned paper. I'm using the gorgeous collection by 49 & Market, ArtOptions Spice...I just adore it...the colors are AMAZING!!! The construction video is here, Part 1 https://youtu.be/IliZ23r8k28 Here are the supplies I received in my design team package from Country Craft Creations Artisan Cardstock, (Kraft for the design team package) PLEASE NOTE, I added Summer Ivory Artisan Cardstock from my stash https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... 49 & Market, ARToptions Spice collection https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Prima Flowers, Lost in Wonderland https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seambinding (Beige and Dark Brown for the design team package) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Thanks for watching, and remember to stay crafty, my friends!

Bloom Where You're Planted Folio Project for Country Craft Creations

 

I created a fun folio using this beautiful paper kit, "Bloom Where You're Planted" and the 49 & Market "Envelope Gatefold Flip Folio" kit that I purchased from Country Craft Creations.  Please stop by my YouTube and check it out!

Have a crafty day!