Smashing my Stash...Simple Stories "Let's Get Crafty"

This is a video share that I thought I'd share.  I'm trying to smash my crafty stash, and I made some fun things...

I hope it inspires you to do the same.  There are so many fun things you can make with leftover items.  

Stay crafty, my friends!

Birthday Photo File

 I have a quick video available of the prototype I made for my Photo File project I thought I’d share. I don’t usually do videos with my prototypes but I just love this project and it’s made with 🎈birthday papers🎈!

The papers are from my stash.

I hope you like it. The tutorial is here. 

Another We R Memory Keepers Explosion Board Tutorial...An Alternate Lid Design!!!

So, y'all know I love me my explosion boxes. In this video I decided to try a new lid technique using the explosion score board. I am also using up some left over papers that my BFF gave me as part of the #smashyourcraftystash2024 and #craftygoals2024. I am making this cute gift box/explosion box album with patterned paper only, and a cool new lid idea. I hope you like it.

I did make a cheat sheet for you to download/print for the cardstock sizes needed for this lid technique and will explain it in the video. I hope you like this idea. It was another one of my ah-ha moments. Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!! Here's the link to the cheat sheet for the NEW lid sizing.

Photo Cube Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

I'm back...YAY! I have finally been able to get this tutorial done. Ruth, from Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations (find this amazing Facebook page through this link) had asked me if I could figure this out, and I think I did. This is a fun project and it looks great in many different papers, and would be amazing with photos one it intermingled with the fantastic patterned papers I used. For the tutorial I used, from Country Craft Creations, "By the Seaside" and "Love You Forever" I also used scraps from a previous design team package, Echo Park's "Boho Baby" and a collection I purchased from Country Craft Creations, Prima's "Luna". The cardstock is artisan. I used Kraft in two of photo cubes, and White 100 lb for two of the photo cubes. I also used Art Glitter Glue. I hope you enjoy the tutorial...it is really fun to make and easy to do. The cut guide for the cardstock is simple, and I go through all of the patterned papers and their cutting in the tutorial. Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!! Triangles: 2 - 6 x 6 8 - 10 3/4 x 2 1/2 Box: 1 - 10 3/8 x 10 3/8 Belly Band 2 - 3 x 10

Horizontal Never Ending Mini Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

I thought I'd post this for a fun Friday night project. This is perfect for a quick project, quick gift, and also for a craft fair quickie project that will use up your scraps.  

This is a variation of my never ending album, and I quite like how it turned out. I used scraps of past design team packages, Simple Stories Boho Baby and our very own Country Craft Creations Bon Voyage! I hope you enjoy this fun project!!

Bon Voyage can be found here, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/#cd9f/fullscreen/m=and&q=voyage

Stay crafty, my friends!!

Smashing my Stash!

 I have a quick video sharing some final goodies I made with leftovers from a previous design package I had  It was back in March of 2022 and I was using Simple Stories Boho Baby  I also adapted Sandy Trefger’s free hinge tutorial to make a micro mini album that is just too cute for words!  All links to my previous projects and to Sandy’s tutorial is in my video, but here is the link to hers as well! https://youtu.be/6fGchnNG5ls?si=kecu5m7VdHnhQfRi

Smashing the last of my Simple Stories Boho Baby design team package from Country Craft Creations!  https://youtu.be/twO4eocGcmA 

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#countrycraftcreationspapers #simplestories #simplestoriespapers #smashyourstash #smashyourcraftystash #smashyourcraftystash2024

Smashing the rest of Country Craft Creations "Cupid's Heart" Collection...Come see what I made!!!

I had used this collection making the amazing Magnetic Explosion Box project I did, see the link below...and had to use the rest of the collection as a challenge to see what I could do.  This video will show you what I ended up making, and I'm so happy with how it all came out.  I hope you like it as well

Thanks for watching, stay crafty my friends!

Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Love Story Photo File...You have to see this!

 I have a tutorial you are going to LOVE!!!!

This is an extra design team project for Country Craft Creations using this amazing paper collection.  I make this photo file that will hold a ton of pictures and journaling.  It is a great album to show your love for someone, and it is different and interactive. 

I hope you love it, I know I do!

Stay crafty, my friends!

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial Part 2

 Well, I did it...

I made BOTH OF THEM!  Come see what the boxes look like using Country Craft Creations "Chaps" and "Colors of Autumn" papers...Just GORGEOUS!

The links to all products are in the video description.  I really love his project and I know you will too.

Stay crafty, my friends!

Magnetic Explosion Box Tutorial, Part One

 

I have the first part of the tutorial done for my new Magnetic Explosion Box.  I'm super excited about it and I can't wait to share it with you.  I am planning on getting part two done tomorrow and publishing that for you.  I really hope you like it.  In the video description is a lot of information on the cardstock cutting and the products I used.  

Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you again very soon.

Stay crafty, my friends!!

Cupid's Heart Magnetic Explosion Box Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

Hello! Before I lose power in this nasty ice storm I wanted to post this walk through. 🥶 I have made a new design with my favorite explosion box, using magnets, and the amazing Valentine's collection "Cupids Heart". I am also using the 12 x 14 Artisan cardstock and the Glamour Cardstock for the first time. This box doesn't use the explosion scoreboard, just the "usual" one. I hope you enjoy the walk through and I'll be back soon with the tutorial.

STAY WARM AND SAFE!!!

Below is a list with links of the papers I'm using. Thanks do much for watching. I Cupid's Heart 8 x 8 https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Artisan Cardstock (I'm using 12 x 14 Pearl Sheen Natural, Red and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Seam Binding (I'm using Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Glamour Cardstock (Gala Pink and Ocean Blue) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Scor Tape https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... The flower shaping mold is unfortunately sold out. I used punches from my stash.

NEW!!! Baby Explosion Box Tutorial, Large 6 x 6" size!

 

I have made a new explosion box, supersized to 6 x 6".  This was a request from one of my subscribers, so I hope that it is what they wanted to see!  

I made a smaller version that was too small for all I wanted to do with it...so the bigger size was just what was needed.  The video has all of the information in it, and a cutting guide in the description.  

I'm using Echo Parks "Our Baby" paper collection. It took about one pack. I also used Artisan Cardstock, seambinding and Art Glitter Glue from Country Craft Creations. https://countrycraftcreations.com

Thanks so much for watching and visiting my blog.  Have a super crafty day!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 This post is a little wrap up and a little NEW YEARS FUN!

I made this journal that turned out amazing...I ended up doing a tutorial for it here....

AND...this video has a NEW paper bag hidden paper clip tutorial in it as well!  You have to check it out!!

This video is super fun...I did a crop with Country Craft Creations.  The theme was a slumber party with game night...I created this fun game board tutorial that will be amazing to make in so many different themes!

And then to usher in the new year...I am once again collaborating with  #craftygoals2024!!!  Come check out this amazing group of creators and designers who are sharing their goals and giving ideas for you to use in your crafty space!

I am going to try to be better and better about keeping the blog up.  For those of you who follow me, THANK YOU!  I appreciate all of your support!  Happy New Year...May it be happy, healthy and crafty!

💖💖💖

Michelle

New Style! Easel Calendar and Sticky Note Holder, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

The design team is endeavoring to create easy and quick, mass production friendly projects for craft fairs and the like. The craft fairs are coming back, THANK GOODNESS! We all need larger projects to share but we also need smaller projects. So, as I am getting ready to go sell at a craft fair later today, I thought I'd share a project I redesigned.

This is an easy, and adaptable calendar and sticky note holder, but it can be adapted easily. What I love about this is that the front of the pocket is BIGGER, so that if you have a bigger calendar or you would rather make it a photo mat area, you can. It will also "bump" up your sticky note pad for easy access AND has a dedicated pen holder. What more could you want??? The cut list is in the video...two pieces of cardstock and some patterned paper is all you need. I hope you enjoy the tutorial, and make some to sell (or keep) for yourself. They make great gifts and can be made super fast. It's a great stash buster as well, so win win win!!! Thanks for watching, and please visit Country Craft Creations for your crafting needs. I used Artisan Cardstock (Summer Ivory and Black) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Patterned Papers exclusively from Country Craft Creations (Bloom Where You're Planted, Soar, Bee House, and Chaps) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Art Glitter Glue https://www.countrycraftcreations.com... Spacers (Must have these in your stash!!!! :) https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...

Thanks so much for watching.  Stay crafty, my friends!!!

Let's make some cupcake holders and decorations!

This is my newest tutorial, Christmas themed cupcake holders and cupcake pokes.  I wanted to make a festive way to show off your Christmas baked goods.  It's quick and easy and doesn't require a lot of paper, so it can be quite a stash buster also!

Thanks so much for watching.  Please visit Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com for these paper collections, and a TON more!

 

Santa's Little Helper Pamphlet Project, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

Hi all!!! This project was purely a whimsical idea that I needed to try. I had a few pages left over from this amazing collection and I decided to make a quick and easy project that smashed the paper pack. This is a quick pamphlet booklet type project that was whipped up in less than an hour and makes a cute gift or a great addition to your recipe book collection. You just need a few pages, I used 8x8 sheets of patterned paper and some scraps to make pockets. I used a couple of items from my stash also. I hope this is something you will try! Please visit Country Craft Creations at https://countrycraftcreations.com for this and many more exclusive to Country Craft Creations paper collections. There is something there you will love, believe me!!! Thanks for watching!

Blog Update...I have some new products to share with you!

This is the video sharing the upcoming February 2024 subscription box from Country Craft Creations.

I am so thankful to be a part of making a project for this subscription.  You can check out the video, then go to the web site and check it out.  There's still time to subscripe so you don't miss this exciting subscription.  https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes

This is a great collection of new papers from Country Craft Creations that you have to see to believe.  I know one is a fall collection, but it is a must have.  All of the information to get some for your own is in the video description.  And I also got an extra goodie in my package!!

This is a fantastic unboxing from Your Creative Studio.  It is a gorgeous box from September 2023.  You are going to love the amazing array of paper goodness in this package!

https://ycvstudio.com/

 

Country Craft Creations, Seasons of Creativity, February 2024 Unveiling!

Here's a video for the upcoming Seasons of Creativity subscription box...if you haven't signed up for this you need to! If you have subscribed, get ready to start stalking your postal worker!

 

Come and see what I get to design with, and all of the other amazing goodies that are in this huge box of fun!!!

Our subscription box is perfect for crafty friends who love to make projects with purpose. Every 4 months, you’ll receive a box full of crafting goodies, including a new die every time, a monthly newsletter, access to our private Facebook group, and the support of our talented team of designers. 🤩

The deadline to get the February box is January 5th, so hurry and check out the information here...https://www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-montha

And remember, if you get the whole year, you can get a 10% discount!!!

Thanks for your support and for watching, and stay crafty!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TAG BOOK AND BOX TUTORIAL

 OMGEEEEE!!!  I'm so excited about this one!  

I made this fun tag book that will hold small photos and journaling for the 12 days of Christmas.  It's a nice alternative to a December Daily and FUN TO MAKE!

I used a lot of scraps and Simple Stories collection bits and leftovers...as well as some Dollar Store tags.  Please come check this out!

Stay crafty and Christmasy, my friends!!!

Hidden Paperclips!!!

 I found this new way to do these and I LOVE IT!  

There is a great tutorial by Steph Howells of Hilltop View Journals that I just had to try. It is on a very easy method to make these GORGEOUS and interactive hidden paper clips. The tutorial is here... https://youtu.be/z4X64uYwTcE?si=cOCXMc5Zw57D4-tQ

Please go and check out my video and then check out her video to see how to make them.  You will be addicted!

Stay crafty, my friends!