Design Team Haul Alert!!! Echo Park "Baby on Board, It's a Boy!"

 I received my Country Craft Creations Design Team Package and you have to see this collection.  Echo Park's "Baby on Board, It's a Boy!" is so dang cute, I can't wait to share with you and get to making a great project!

I have all of the supplies I received and more listed below!  

Thanks so much for supporting me and Country Craft Creations.  I will see you soon!  

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

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

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Country Craft Creations, Bonus Design Team Project, Love Letters Folio and Flower Making Tutorial

I had an idea...I had made a prototype for my Season to Celebrate project folio (that I ended up not using) and decided to use it. In this video I will share how to make that, how I made the flowers, and share a 12 x 12 layout that I did with my Patchwork Paper Technique. ENJOY! At the end I will share what I did with the folio I created in this video using Country Craft Creations "Blossom in Springtime" paper! The folio is 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 with a 1/2" spine.

There's lots of info, so here we go... If you are new to Country Craft Creations and want to start shopping 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 Exclusive paper collections: I used Love Letters and Blossom in Springtime for this tutorial. Seam Binding, white Paper Roses Dies for flowers

Artisan Cardstock (link below) used included Banana Split, Natural, Moss Green, Burgundy, White and Pearl Sheen Natural. 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 Patchwork paper tutorial Season to Celebrate, Monthly Photo Folio and Decor Project Tutorial Cut List: 1 - 11 x 7 1/4 1 - 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 2 - 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 1 - 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 1 - 4 1/4 x 6 3/4 1 - 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well.

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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!

What I did with Graphic 45's "Season to Celebrate" Paper Collection!

Good morning!  I have a new tutorial for you.  I decided to list all of my videos for this paper collection so that you can see all of the fun things I have done with it. 

These are design team projects for Country Craft Creations, and I'm using the gorgeous collection by Graphic 45 called "Season to Celebrate".  I hope you like them!

The first one is my latest project I just shared today.  I used leftover paper and scraps to make these stunning tags that you can use on their own or add to the previous project I just made.

Below is the first project I made and it is a big one, and sooooooo wonderful.  It is a yearly folio project with a box to store the folios.  You can add your memories throughout the year!

The video below is a full walk through of the folio and box project I made.

I also put this link to the design team package haul video I did, just in case you want to see that too.  

I have a list of the supplies I used.  Please check out Country Craft Creations and get all of your supplies for this and more!

Graphic 45 Seasons to Celebrate. I received 2 sheets each of the patterned papers, 4 sheets each of the coordinating solids (16 sheets total), and the 4 x 6 Calendar Ephemera Cards. There are many more items to purchase with this collection as well! Graphic 45 Brass Feet My Colors Cardstock...I received 2 each of the Bonsai, Ecru and Gold Zinnia, Seam Binding, I received 2 yards each of Kelly Green and Light Pink, Ivory Ribbon, 3/4", I received 2 yards, Light Weight Chipboard, I received 2 sheets, Extra supplies: Altenew Ink, I used Espresso The dies are currently available in the store, but other Graphic 45 dies are here... Graphic 45 Tags, I used the large ones Reversible Satin Ribbon, I used Antique Gold/Champagne, Graphic 45 Jewels Burlap Twine

And don't forget your adhesives, cardstock, and chipboard...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue 

Scor Tape 

Artisan Cardstock It's 85 lb, and absolutely amazing! Heavy Weight Chipboard Light Weight Chipboard 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.
Thanks so much for coming by.  Stay crafty, my friends!

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Country Craft Creations, Chilling with my Snowmies, 6x6 Board Book, Design Team Project Tutorial

 OHHHHH, you have to check this out.  This is what I made with leftovers from my first design team project using this gorgeous collection by Echo Park.  Chilling with my Snowmies is SOOO DARN CUTE!  I just can't stand it.  This is a great project, a quick 6 x 6 board book with lots of fun little ways to use up your scraps!  There is a lot of links and info in the the video description, so please check that out!  

Thanks for watching, and stay crafty!

A catch up post you aren't going to want to miss!

It's been so busy I don't know whether I'm coming or going...but here are my latest videos for you!  

This first one is my latest design team project for Country Craft Creations.  I love how this turned out.  It has so many cool elements that you won't believe!

 

I posted my December Crafty Goals video.  It is loaded, I mean LOADED with projects I have made.  There are links to the inspiration/tutorials in the video's description so you want to check that out!

And, I have this tutorial for two styles of gift cards available.  

SO MUCH CRAFTING TO DO!  I hope you enjoy the videos.  Stay crafty, my friends!

Chilling with my Snowmies! My Country Craft Creations Design Team Package for November!!!

 Welcome to this fun preview of the amazing items I received in my design team package this month!!! I'm so excited to be sharing this with you, and I can't wait to get to crafting. I actually have a project that I did a prototype with a long while ago, just waiting for the perfect papers and I think these are the perfect ones!

Below are links to the items I will be using. I'll be back soon with a great tutorial for you! Until then, stay crafty, my friends! If you are new to Country Craft Creations and want to start shopping use 

my referral link to start an account and I’ll earn points for crafting supplies so that I can share more tutorials! See below for a coupon code to save on your order also! Use coupon code CreativeOperation10 for 10% off of your order at Country Craft Creations! The entire Chilling with my Snowmies collection from Echo Park Tonic Studios Glitter Cardstock, the entire collection, I received Cobalt Blue Seam Binding entire collection, I received Light Blue Jute Burlap Cord (twine), I received Bittersweet Ribbon, 2", sheer polka dot, I received white Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store.  

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

Country Craft Creations Bonus Design Team Project, Roll With It Recipe Album Tutorial

 Hi all and welcome back! I have a project that has taken a while to do but so worth it. I created a recipe album with Carta Bella's "Roll With It" collection and you are going to love it. I made it big and it is full of pockets so that you can add memories, pictures, recipes...it will be a keepsake for your family for many many years to come.

This album is 7 3/4 x 8 1/2, has a 3 1/2" spine, and has 6 pages total. There is plenty of room to add many photos and recipes. In the video's description box I will have a list of videos I mention in the tutorial, a cut guide for chipboard and cardstock (the measurements for the patterned papers will be discussed in the tutorial), and links to products that I used for the project. Thanks so much for watching!!! If you have any questions please let me know because I am always available to help if you needed it.

Stay crafty, my friends!

Gift /Card Box Tutorial, and More! Another Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations!

I have a new tutorial on my YouTube channel that I think you’re going to love. This is a great box that will not only hold.4 1/4” x 5 1/2” Greeting cards, but it is big enough to be a great gift box to hold all sorts of items.

This is a Country Craft Creations design team project using Photo Play’s Holly and Ivy collection. I had scraps left over that I wanted to use, and came up with some fun ways to use them as well as the leftover cutter parts.

 

I hope you enjoy it.  Please read the video description for information and a coupon code for shopping at Country Craft Creations!

Stay crafty, my friends!!!

OH MY GOODNESS! Holly and Ivy Mini Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, is LIVE!!!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!

I have a tutorial for you, in two parts, that you will LOVE!  Christmas is coming, Santa Claus is on his way, and we need to be ready for all of the fun!!!

Part 1 will go over the covers, pages and the pull tab reverse waterfalls. Part 2 will go over the patterned papers and the decorations, along with some hints and tips. Both will have walk throughs for you.

There is a ton of information, including a cut guide, in the video descriptions, so please check them out.

And just in case you missed the haul video, you can see it here.

I'll list the items I received below with links. Run to the store and get your items ! 

The entire Photo Play Holly & Ivy Collection including the coordinating cardstock

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Christmas Word Plaques

Seam Binding, Red

Green Buffalo Check Ribbon

Black 1/8" Ribbon with Mini Center Dots

Prima Flowers, From the North Pole

Heavy Weight Chipboard

nd don't forget your adhesives...these are what I love to use:

AArt Glitter Glue

Scor Tape

ountry Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Please visit the store. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out.

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Country Craft Creations, Holly & Ivy by Photo Play, a Design Team, Package Haul!

Good morning. I want to start by apologizing for my voice. I have been very sick and today seems to be the first day in a week that I can talk without coughing! But even at that, I'm so excited to share with you the goodies I received to play with for the month of October! I'll list the items I received below with links. Run to the store and get your items as I will be back soon with some fun tutorials! The entire Photo Play Holly & Ivy Collection including the coordinating cardstock Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Christmas Word Plaques Seam Binding, Red Green Buffalo Check Ribbon Black 1/8" Ribbon with Mini Center Dots Prima Flowers, From the North Pole Heavy Weight Chipboard And don't forget your adhesives...these are what I love to use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape 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. Video made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Canva used for thumbnail and end screen creation
 

Country Craft Creations, Hearth & Holiday Album Tutorial, Special Bonus Redo of a Previous Tutorial!

Welcome!  Today I have a fun project for you!  I redid a previous tutorial I made back in 2023 with these Christmas papers I received in  Country Craft Creations Mystery Boxes.  I have wanted to do this for a very long time.

The papers I used this time are from Simple Stories, Hearth and Holiday from 2022.  I love them!  I also decided to add a few fun things to the original design I did with Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields Papers.

I added a pocket and a gatefold insert...

a pull tab reverse waterfall...

and an additional pocket on the inside front cover.

Come check out the video...

Have a merry and crafty day!!

 

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Sweater Weather Accordion Box with Goodies!

 I had a few leftovers that I had to use up and so I came up with this fun little project I hope you like. This is an accordion box full of fun goodies using the leftovers from my previous tutorial. It measures 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 and has a 3" base. This doesn't take a whole lot of cardstock, only 2 sheets. I used Coffee Brown Artisan cardstock for the base. I used a little Natural Artisan for photo mats. I used scraps, but probably no more than two sheets. Everything else is from patterned paper scraps. I hope you like it!

The link to my design team haul video The link to the full album walk through for my first project The link to the album tutorial The products I received are below: Echo Park, Sweater Weather Echo Park Wood Grain, 6x6 paper pad Uniquely Creative:I used these during my album tutorial Accordion Album Place Photo Stamp Buttons Galore and More

Dark Green Ribbon

Heavy Weight Chipboard

From my stash I used: Seam Binding, Chocolate Brown Natural Artisan Cardstock, and I also use Coffee Felt Brown Adhesives I always use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store at https://countrycraftcreations.com. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ht5LGCknpXpDksFU/

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project: Sweater Weather Accordion Album Tutorial

Good morning!!!  I have a tutorial for you on my Sweater Weather Accordion Album featuring the paper collection by Echo Park and the Accordion Album by Uniquely Creative.  It is also featuring buttons and shaker bits from Buttons Galore and More.  I hope you love it because I really am happy with how it came out.  

I attached the links to the videos for my full walk through of the project as well as the Country Craft Creations design team haul video.  I also listed links to Country Craft Creations, where you can get all of the supplies, and MORE!  I love this store and the customer service and prices are amazing!

The measurements and scoring for all of the pattern papers are given in the video as they are used to make the page elements/pockets/etc. Have a pad and pen ready to jot down measurements. I used Natural Artisan Cardstock (linked below) to make photo mats and stacked waterfalls. You will need a total of: 6 - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 10 - 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 2 - 8 x 4 1/4 2 - 7 x 4 1/4 I also used 6 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 printer paper to make the journals. I cut them in half to make 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 sheets, and used 4 sheets per journal, three journals in total. We will be doing the pamphlet stitch to bind them. There will be full explanation of how to make the page elements including the measurements, scoring, and trimming. I will share how to add the photo mats, how to sew in the journal pages, how to make some elements for the pockets, and all of the cover creation. I will do a little stamping and I did use a Leaf shaped punch for the project, but this is optional. If you have any questions after viewing the video please let me know. Have fun and remember to stay crafty!

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The products I received are below: Echo Park, Sweater Weather Echo Park Wood Grain, 6x6 paper pad Uniquely Creative: Accordion Album Place Photo Stamp Buttons Galore and More Dark Green Ribbon Heavy Weight Chipboard

From my stash I used: Waffle Flowers Shaker Cover Seam Binding, Chocolate Brown Natural Artisan Cardstock, I used approximately 5 sheets Adhesives I always use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store at https://countrycraftcreations.com. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ht5LGCknpXpDksFU/

Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, "Sweater Weather" Accordion Album Walk Through

Hello everyone! This is the full walk through of my upcoming tutorial using Echo Park's "Sweater Weather" and Uniquely Creative's Accordion Album. This project has so much going on! I love how it turned out and I know you will too.

The link to my design team haul video is here. The products I received are below: Echo Park, Sweater Weather Echo Park Wood Grain, 6x6 paper pad Uniquely Creative: Accordion Album Place Photo Stamp Buttons Galore and More Dark Green Ribbon Heavy Weight Chipboard

From my stash I used: Waffle Flowers Shaker Cover Seam Binding, Chocolate Brown Natural Artisan Cardstock, I used approximately 5 sheets Adhesives I always use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store at https://countrycraftcreations.com. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ht5LGCknpXpDksFU/

Calendar Box Tutorial and Hanging Calendar Version, A Bonus Country Craft Creations Design Team Project

 

Hi all! There is a story to this tutorial... This all started with making the Quilt Calendar Square designed originally by Angela Beavers. This was taught by Tamra, owner of Country Craft Creations in a live on the Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations Facebook Group back in 2018 with Angela's blessing and permission. I have always wanted to make one, so when I saw this project come up again as a member had made one recently, I discovered the tutorial and I made one. I wanted to make myself a hanging calendar, so that was the direction I was going in.

Then I was asked by a fellow CCC member, Jenny, to come up with a box to put calendars in, with an easel of some sort, specifically for a 6 x 6 calendar. The calendar size taught is 8 x 8. So my creativity kicked in, and I made a box for an 8 x 8 AND a 6 x 6 version. This tutorial will show you ALL of these options...two box sizes and how I made it into a hanging calendar.

I can not teach the actual Quilt Calendar tutorial. For that, you must be a member of the Country Craft Creations Facebook group to access that video. So please check it out, the information and link is below. Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store here. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... I also have a printable for the 2025 calendar that I designed for myself. You can access this in the link below. PLEASE BE AWARE...This printable worked for my computer and my printers (I tried it on two of the printers I have) and how I describe to cut them in the tutorial worked for me. Please test and check your printable to make sure the measurements and cutting is accurate. I had to ensure I printed at 100%. Please Check your settings. Make a practice page by only printing one page to start. I also recommend that you download the PDF file and then try to print, as it did not work correctly just printing from Google Drive. I used a total of 14 different Country Craft Creations exclusive papers to make these calendars and will name them all in the video. I was able to make them all with scraps leftover from previous projects. The link for all of the papers is here, and you can find them here. If they are sold out they will be reprinted, so please check back. Artisan cardstock, 100 lb, is what I used for the boxes, it and all of the other colors of Artisan can be found here.

Here is the cardstock cutting list. The scoring and measurements for patterned paper is in the video. Box for 8 x 8 Calendars: Easel/Tray 1 - 11 x 8 1 - 3 x 6 Box 2 - 12 x 9 Box for 6 x 6 Calendars: Easel/Tray 1 - 11 x 8 Box 2 - 10 7/8 x 7 Hanging Version of an 8 x 8 Calendar Tab Dies from Scrap Diva measured approximately 2 3/8 x 2 before folded, I made 13 total Backing cardstock measured 7 7/8 x 7 7/8, I used a total of 13 of these Photo Corners, 24 pieces of cardstock at 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 Calendar printouts cut at 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 I know this is a lot of information. I hope that you join our group and create a calendar for your own. They are so much fun and so beautiful! Stay crafty, my friends!

Country Craft Creations September Design Team Package Haul Video

 This is a beautiful package full of amazing items I get to play with this month. I have the links below for your shopping pleasure. I'll be back soon with some fun tutorials for you! Thanks for watching, and stay crafty, my friends!!!

Echo Park, Sweater Weather Echo Park Wood Grain, 6x6 paper pad Uniquely Creative: Accordion Album Place Photo Stamp Buttons Galore and More Shaker Bits and Buttons Dark Green Ribbon Heavy Weight Chipboard Adhesives I always use: Art Glitter Glue Scor Tape Country Craft Creations is an amazing online community. Visit the store at https://countrycraftcreations.com. We have an amazing Facebook Community as well, so please check it out... https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ht5LGCknpXpDksFU/

Birthday Cards and MORE! Using the last bits of my Country Craft Creations "Birthday" Collection

Good morning!  

After I did my folio and my birthday cake I still had a few leftovers so I decided to see what I could do with them.  

I raided my stash of Country Craft Creations goodies and made some fun birthday cards, and more. I even used the cover sheet to make a simple folio.  

I have a full walk through/talk through share video for you. Please come to check out what I did!

Thank you so much for your support and remember to stay crafty, my friends!