Check out these stash busters!

 

This was fun to do!  While I am waiting for the mail to deliver my next design team project I decided to dive into the scraps...and I mean scraps...of my past design team projects and create some fun things.  

These paper collections aren't available in the Country Craft Creations store anymore, as they are older collections, but there are many many more collections to be had.  You can use any and all scraps you have to do some really fun things.  

Thanks for watching and I'll see you soon with more tutorials.

Stay crafty, my friends.

Tall Explosion Board Gift Box Tutorial

I have another video tutorial using the Explosion Board...today we make tall gift boxes in two ways. I am using a variety of papers from Country Craft Creations, including the exclusive Country Bunny papers. I hope you enjoy this project!

Have fun and stay crafty!

Masquerade Mini Album Tutorial

Good day to you all!!! 

I have the tutorial available for my latest mini album.  This is a design team project that I did for     Country Craft Creations.  I am using Authentique's "Masquerade" paper collection and I think you are going to love it!  I had some fun coming up with a couple of new ideas, and I have incorporated one of my other waterfall assemblies from a previous project in it.  There are a ton of places for photos!  

The video is a little on the long side, but it is worth the time...you will love this album.  I love, love, LOVE Halloween, and this paper was a JOY to work with.  You can find the video tutorial here.

Along with the "Masquerade" paper collection and Authentique's Spectrum (black, that I used for the large pocket tags) from Country Craft Creations, I also used Artisan cardstock in black and brown, chipboard, Scoretape sheets, Art Glitter Glue, and Seam Binding.  The flowers, bling, and the frame on the cover were from my stash...from Recollections and Tim Holtz.  The cover frame will hold a 4 x 6 photo.

Below are pictures of the cutting guide, and I also have a cutting list as well.  You will need at least 7 sheets of patterned paper (that is what I used, more may be needed depending on how you cut it!), 14 sheets of black and 5 sheets of brown. I try to the absolute best of my abilities to keep a count of all that is used, but I am human, so I apologize if there is an error.  If you notice something or have questions, please let me know!

I hope you enjoy the tutorial and make the album.  It will be a fun one to look through in the years to come.  

Happy Halloween!!!

Please note:  There are cutting guides for BLACK and BROWN cardstock.  Photos 1-10 are Black, then after there are photos 1-3 for Brown.

Masquerade Mini Album Tutorial Cutting Guide

Michelle Allen

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

#3 for August/September, 2020

Chipboard

2 at 8 1/2 x 7

1 at 8 1/2 x 2

Cardstock to cover chipboard (black)

2 at 9 x 10 1/2

1 at 5 1/2 x 10 1/2

1 at 5 1/2  8 3/8 (inner spine cover)

Pages (black cardstock)

4 at 8 x 7

4 at 5 x 8 (pockets)

Inner front cover

Black cardstock

2 at 6 x 12

Brown cardstock

1 at 4 x 6 (photo mat)

1 at 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 (element base)

1 at 3 x 6 (tag)

Front page 1

Black cardstock

1 at 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (large pocket photo mat)

1 at 4 x 12 (accordion)

Back page 1

Black cardstock

1 at 4 x 9 (pocketed belly band)

2 at 4 x 6 (mats)

2 at 3 x 4 (mats)

Brown cardstock

1 at 6 3/8 x 7 7/8 (mat for page)

Front page 2

Black cardstock

1 at 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (tag)

2 at 3 x 4 (mats)

1 at 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 (tag)  

Back page 2

Black cardstock

2 at 3 3/4 x 8 (gatefold pages)

4 at 3 x 8 (mats)

Brown cardstock

2 at 3 1/8 x 7 7/8 (back of gatefold)

1 at 6 3/8 x 7 7/8 (page mat)

Front page 3

Black cardstock

1 at 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (large tag)

1 at 4 x 12 (photo mat)

Brown cardstock

1 at 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 (element base)

Back page 3

Black cardstock

1 at 4 x 9 (pocketed belly band)

2 at 4 x 6 (mats)

2 at 3 x 4 (mats)

Brown cardstock

1 at 6 3/8 x 7 7/8 (mat for page)

Front page 4

Black cardstock

1 at 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (tag)

2 at 3 x 4 (mats)

1 at 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 (tag)

Brown cardstock

1 at 3 1/8 x 6 3/8 (mat for tag)

Back page 4

Black cardstock

2 at 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 (gatefold pages)

2 at 4 x 12 (photo mats)

Brown cardstock

1 at 6 3/8 x 7 7/8 (page mat)

2 at 3 7/8 x 6 3/8 (mats for back of gatefold pages)

Inside back cover

Black cardstock

2 at 6 x 9 1/2

2 at 6 x 8 1/2

Masquerade Mini Album Walk Through Available on YouTube!!

 Hi Everyone! This is my walk through for the 3rd design team project I did for Country Craft Creations using Authentique's "Masquerade" paper collection. I love this collection! It is GORGEOUS! I came up with a couple little twists that I think you will like. The tutorial will be done soon and with that I will have a link to my blog for the visual cutting guide, and I also will have a cutting list for both the black and brown cardstock both on the blog and in the tutorial's description.

Please visit Country Craft Creations at https://www.countrycraftcreations.com and get this paper collection. I also used black and brown Artisan Cardstock, Scoretape sheets, Art Glitter Glue and black seam binding from the store as well. Thanks for watching!!

 The "Masquerade Candy Box Tutorial" is live on YouTube!  

This is my 2nd design team project using the AMAZING Authentique "Masquerade" paper line! 

The cutting list is in the description of the video, including chipboard, cardstock and patterned paper. I did not do a visual cutting guide since there are so few cardstock pieces.  

Thanks in advance for watching!

Have a lovely Labor Day!

 Hello!  I have a quick video sharing my next design team project!  This is for Country Craft Creations, and I am using Authentique's "Masquerade" paper collection.  It is SOOOOOOO pretty!

Please check out the link here and see this fun project.  I will be back with a tutorial very soon!

Have a great day!

Michelle

Good Morning!

This is just a reminder...if you missed the 

Country Craft Creations 

August Holiday YouTube Hop

you can still see all of the amazing video tutorials!

Please check out my YouTube Channel by clicking this link!

In the description I have a list of all of the designers that were involved

in this incredible hop.

The designers are excellent instructors, the

 designs are amazing and it will give you 

great ideas for Holiday projects and great gift ideas!

Thank you so much for your support!!!

Michelle

The Homemade YouTube Hop is Coming!!

 As you all know I am fortunate to be on the design team for Country Craft Creations.  This August we are  all going to be involved in doing a YouTube hop for the holidays!

We all have worked on some awesome projects.  I will be doing a Holiday Countdown Calendar.  I did a slideshow below to show you the project.  It is a fun project and it has a lot of possibilities.  I am using the awesome paper collection by Authentique called "Masquerade".  I love it so much.  Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday, so this is just making me so happy!!!

Please join us!  I will post a list of the designers involved and a link to the videos.
I can't wait to see you there!!
Stay safe and stay crafty,
Michelle

Hooray Easel Album Tutorial

HELLO!!!

Today I have the tutorial for my Hooray Easel Album! This is my 3rd design team project for Country Craft Creations using Authentique's adorable "Hooray" paper collection! I was also given Carta Bella's "Dots" papers, which matched PERFECTLY with the papers. This album was designed with the thought of documenting the first 10 birthdays in a child's life, but there are so many other things you can do with this album!! I give a list of ideas in the video.

Along with the papers mentioned above, I used 9 sheets of denim Artisan Cardstock, 3 Ivory Artisan Cardstock, and a lot of the patterned paper scraps. I estimate that if you were to use patterned paper for the entire project instead of utilizing scraps you would need about 6-7 sheets. You will also need book rings (at least 1 1/4"), eyelets (optional), seam binding for the closure, and Art Glitter Glue. You can get the papers, glue and seam binding at Country Craft Creations.

Below is a cutting list for the cardstock and the mats with the papers needed, if you do choose to do the pages as I did in the video.

Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions. Stay safe and stay crafty!

Chipboard: 2 at 7 1/2 x 5 1/2

Denim Cardstock:

To cover chipboard, 2 at 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 and 2 at 7 3/8 x 5 3/8

Easel Stand mechanism, 1 at 7 1/2 x 3 1/2, and 1 at 7 1/2 x 3

Pages, 5 at 8 x 11 1/2

Front Cover, 1 at 7 1/2 x 5 1/2

Below are specific cuts for the pages, making the mats and patchwork pieces of patterned papers as I did in the video. This is optional, and you can do the pages however you wish.

Photomats are cut from Ivory cardstock.

Pages 1 and 6

cardstock 2 at 4 1/4 x 6 1/4

patterned paper 2 at 1 x 4 1/4 and 2 at 1 x 7 3/8

Pages 2 and 7

cardstock, 2 at 3 5/8 x 5 5/8

patterned paper, 2 at 3 5/8 5 5/8

Pages 3 and 8

cardstock, 2 at 4 1/4 x 6 1/4

patterned paper, 2 at 5 3/8 x 7 3/8

Pages 4 and 9

cardstock, 4 at 3 1/4 x 4 1/4

patterned paper, 2 at 1 x 3 1/4 and 2 at 5/8 x 5 3/8

Pages 5 and 10

cardstock, 2 at 5 3/8 x 5 3/8

patterned paper, 2 at 1 3/4 x 5 3/8

Hooray Gift Box Album Tutorial

Hello, Everyone!  Today I bring to you my Country Craft Creations design team project tutorial for my Gift Box Album using Authentiques “Hooray” paper collection!  I hope you enjoy this project!  I had a great time making this album (the tutorial gave me fits, but I persevered!) and I think you will too.  It really doesn’t take a ton of paper to make and will make a great gift.  Please visit Country Craft Creations for your supplies.  I used Authentique’s “Hooray” collection, Carta Bella “Dots” papers, seam binding, magnets and Art Glitter Glue from the store.  

Below you will find the cutting list and a cutting guide, which will help you cut the cardstock so that you maximize it’s use.  You will need 6 pieces of red cardstock, 4 of Ivory, about 8 pieces of 12 x 12 patterned paper, 4 large magnets, and seam binding.  

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderfully crafty day!

Red Artisan Cardstock:

Box Lid:

1 - 12 x 12, lid

1 - 6 x 7, card box flap

1 - 4 1/2 x 9, box pocket

Box Bottom:

1 - 2 3/4 x 7 1/2, pocket

1 - 11 7/8 x 11 7 /8

Page 1:  

1 - 6 1/2 x 7, page

2 - 6 1/2 x 5, waterfalls

1 - 5 1/2 x 4 1/2, closure for waterfall pages

Page 2:

1 - 2 3/4 x  7 1/2, pocket

1 - 6 1/2 x 7, page

2 - 6 1/2 x 5, gatefold pages

Page 3:

1 - 1 1/2 x 7 1/2, belly band

2 - 1 1/2 x 4 1/2, belly band closures

1 - 6 1/2 x 7, page

Tags (from left over cardstock pieces)

3 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4

2 - 4 x 6

Ivory Cardstock:

1 - 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, box lid

2 - 5 3/8 x 6 7/8, card box flap

Page 1:

2 - 4 3/8 x 6 3/8, back of waterfall pages

1 - 4 7/8 x 4 3/8, back of closure

1 - 6 3/8, 6 3/8, back of page

Page 2:

2 - 6 3/8 x 4 3/8, back of gatefold pages

Page 3:

1 - 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, back of page

If you follow my cutting guides you will have strips of leftover Ivory cardstock to make tags.  You will have 3 - 5 1/8 x 12, and 1 5 3/4 x 12.   

A New Tutorial...Banner Album with a Box!!

 Good morning!  I hope you all are having a great day!  Today, it's TIME TO PARTY!!

I got my design team package from COUNTRY CRAFT CREATIONS and it is WONDERFUL!

 I received Authentique's "Hooray" paper collection and it is wonderful! It is beautiful, the colors are amazing, it has the vintage vibe, AND it can be used for kids and adults!

I chose to go with the adult themed project for my first one, and I have created this 

BANNER ALBUM WITH A BOX!

It is a decorative banner to hang for a party for folks "over a certain age"...

It is an album, in TWO WAYS!  First, there are photo mats on the back of the banner, AND there are booklets IN THE BANNER!!!

It also folds up into a nice box for storage on your bookshelf when the party is over, but you can take it out the following year and decorate with it again!!!

Please check out my tutorial on YouTube and see how EASY this is to put together!!  Below I have a list of the supplies you will need.  

Also please go to COUNTRY CRAFT CREATIONS to get your supplies!  You can find the Artisan Cardstock that I used, the patterned paper by Authentique ("Hooray") , the seam binding and the Art Glitter Glue!  

Gather up your supplies and let's have some fun!  

Thanks for stopping by.  BE SAFE AND STAY CRAFTY!!

Michelle

Cardstock: Color #1: Black, 3 sheets, Cut 6 at 6 x 12 Black, 1 sheet, cut 1 at 6 x 12 and 2 at 4 x 5 Color #2: Red, photo booklets, cut 6 at 4 1/2 x 9 Out of the 3" wide scraps you will cut photo mats, 6 that are 3 x 4 Color #3: White, 3 sheets, cut 12 at 4 1/4 x 4 1/4. Out of the 3" wide scraps you will cut photo mats, 6 that are 3 x 4 Patterned papers: 3 sheets for banners, each cut into 4 pieces that measure 5 3/4 tall by 5 1/2 wide, you will need 12 pieces all together. 1/2 sheet of 3 x 4 cut aparts. Each cut apart will need to be trimmed to 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 2 sheets for the box, one for the inside, one for the outside: 2 of each patterned paper at 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 (4 total, front and back) 2 of each patterned paper at 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 (4 total, sides) 1 of each patterned paper at 2 7/8 x 5 7/8 (2 total, bottom)

What to do with your leftover paper packaging

Good afternoon!  I have come by today to share with you my ideas for using up leftover paper packaging.

 I used this kit by Authentique some time ago to create an album.  The first in that tutorial series can be found here.    I had the leftover packaging, and I loved the images, so I kept it, knowing that I would use it in an additional project.

I also had these stickers leftover.

 I grabbed my box of leftovers from Artisan Cardstock (from Country Craft Creations) and started creating.  

These are just a few of the things I did with this paper.  On YouTube I have a short video ( > 6 minutes) in which I talk about how I did these, and other things that I made.  

Here is the link to that video.  

I hope you like it and I hope you have a crafty day!!!

Michelle

Purebred Folio Tutorial

Hello, and good morning.  I have the tutorial available for my Purebred Folio available on YouTube today!  This is my 3rd design team project for Country Craft Creations.

 I am using Authentique's "Purebred" paper collection and you will LOVE IT!  It is sooooooo pretty!

 This is a fun folio with a lot of space to put your pictures of your beloved pets.  

 It includes waterfall pocket features and an expandable envelope among other fun interactions.  

It also features a few new rethinkings  (is that a word?) of closures that you won't want to miss.

Head on over to YouTube for the tutorial here.

Head on over to Country Craft Creations for your supplies here.  

Below is the Cutting Guide in pictures, and following is a list of the pieces/supplies needed.

Folio Base Pieces:

A  1 at 9 x 8 1/2

B  1 at 8 1/4 x 8 1/2

C  1 at 6 1/2 x 8 1/2

Folio Flaps (Added on):

2 at 7 x 8 1/4

Horizontal Pockets:  

2 at 3 x 7 1/4

Vertical Pockets:

2 at 3 x 9 1/2

Midsection:

  Belly Band  1 at 2 x 7 1/2

Top and Bottom Flaps 2 at 5 x 6 1/4

Water Fall Pockets:

Pages 6 at 9 x 7 1/2

Tags 6 at 4 1/4 x 6 1/4

Accordion Pages:

2 at 6 x 12

Envelope:

A  1 at 11 1/4 x 8

B  1 at 3 1/2 x 8

Envelope Sides 2 at 3 x 5 3/8

Notes:

On the blog there will be a cutting guide to aid in the cutting of the card stock.  I used a total of 13 pieces of card stock, 7 in Grey and 6 in Kraft.  I used approximately 13 full sheets of 12 x 12 patterned paper (which included 3 of the Authentique Spectrum papers).  The cut parts are not included in the paper count.  I added more Kraft and Grey card stock for mats on the outer covers, spines, and for various cut aparts (not included in the total card stock count.)  II also used 3 large magnets and 14 lengths of seam binding (12” in length each).  If you only use two strands to do the folio closure (I used 6, 3 on each side), then the count would be 10 lengths.  I give this information to the best of my ability, and tried to keep track of the amount of supplies used.  If you have questions please let me know.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Michelle