I made a Recipe Junk Journal that I absolutely love. You have to see this! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2024-10-23 | I made a Recipe Junk Journal that I absolutely love. You have to see this!
Unboxing of the Your Creative Studio Subscription Box Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-22 | Hey all! Check out this beautiful art themed box! The colors are so pretty! I think you’ll love it, and if you are a stamper, there are a ton to use! Check out the web site YourCreativeStudio ycvstudio.comI’ll be back soon with a fun project using these goodies!
Fun and Interactive Birthday Cards! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-21 | I’m sharing these amazing birthday cards I made for my granddaughters. All three are turning 9 and I made these fun cards for them. One of them is my “Towering Maze Card” that I have already done a tutorial on as a design team project for Country Craft Creations. http://countrycraftcreations.com You can see that tutorial here. Towering maze card AND MORE tutorial, for Country Craft Creationsyoutu.be/qQAZOQ5TR3c One of them is a wave card in a larger size. I did share a tutorial for that in a smaller size here. My version of a wave card, with a gift card holder!youtu.be/RS4pey94hjUThe other is a “new to me” card I had to figure out and I explain that in this video. There isn’t a tutorial yet but I plan on doing one in the future. Papers are from my stash except for some artisan cardstock available at Country Craft Creations. http://countrycraftcreations.com Thanks for watching, and stay crafty! #countrycraftcreations #designteamproject #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtutorial #birthdaycard
Pumpkin Explosion Box Tutorial Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-14 | Welcome back. Thanks to my friend, Dawn, for requesting this box. I really hope you like it. I'm using papers from Country Craft Creations for this tutorial, "Fall Breeze". countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-fall-breeze-28-12x12-sheets-cotton-bristol?_pos=1&_sid=0e8b95e21&_ss=r I'm also using Artisan Cardstock, in Black, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock. This will take 3 large Basic Grey Magnets as well, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=magnets*.Below is a cut list for the cardstock. I will show you how to make the octagon shapes during the tutorial. It turned out amazing!Box Bottom2 - 9 x 9Box Sides4 - 3 x 3 1/24 - 4 1/4 x 3 1/2Box Lid2 - 9 1/4 x 9 1/4Lid Sides2 - 2 x 11 1/81 - 2 x 4 3/81 - 2 x 4 1/4Tags4 - 3 1/2 x 4 1/24 - 5 1/2 x 4 1/2The patterned papers will be discussed during the tutorialAs always, please let me know if you have any questions. I was a little tongue-tied a few times, and I left in some of the "struggles" I was having...its been a rough few days...please bear with me. This is an amazing project and will work out lovely for your home!!
Bon Voyage! A Country Craft Creations Design Team Package Share! Come see!!! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-13 | Good morning! I thought I’d start this lovely Sunday with my share of the August design team package I just received from Country Craft Creations. http://countrycraftcreations.com I’m using the exclusive collection “Bon Voyage” for this and I’m sure you will love it, I know I do!!! I’ll be back soon with a great tutorial I have already started. The products I received are listed below. Thanks so much for watching!Bon Voyagecountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Bon%20voyage*Artisan Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockGraphic 45 Tags countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Graphic%2045%20tags*Prima Gears countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Prima%20gears*Seam Binding countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding*Twine countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Twine*
Pumpkin Explosion Box Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-12 | Hi all...coming soon!! I made this project at the request of Dawn, one of my crafty friends from the Country Craft Creations family, and it turned out so cool! I made this pumpkin explosion box that turned out adorable. The Doodlebug paper is older, and was purchased at the last retreat I attended. A new one is coming soon, so go check it out! I will share a walk through of that in the tutorial for the fall version, using Country Craft Creations "Fall Breeze" paper collection. I hope you enjoy the project and I'll see you soon with the tutorial.Country Craft Creationcountrycraftcreations.comFall Breezecountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=fall%20breeze*
Midnight Potions Junk Journal, a design team project for Country Craft Creations Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-07 | Hi all! It's that time, Halloween is coming and I'm getting ready. I used a two-divider classification folder I had in my stash to create this fun junk journal. I combined a couple different kinds of papers, some coffee dyed and some inked, and the gorgeous paper collection Midnight Potions, and made this fun "spell book" that I think will be a perfect addition to my Halloween kitchen. I raided my stash and found printables from Pinterest to add to the journal. My youngest son had also given me Halloween themed junk journal ephemera/books that I also got images from. I plan to add to this as I go. I love this book!The "feather" pen was found at my local grocery store. In this tutorial I'll explain how I turned the folder into this journal, show you how to sew in the signatures using the pamphlet stitch, and how to make the little envelopes that I put in the journal. I hope you like it and it inspires you to create your own masterpiece!Midnight Potionscountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=midnight%20%20potions*Please note: If you use any printables or images off of Pinterest, be aware that some of them may not be free for your use if you are intending to sell the object. Please keep aware of this. I don’t want anyone to get in trouble! This project is a personal project, and I do not intend to sell it.
Sharing these fun Document Folders! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-05 | Inspired by this video, youtu.be/Mft4oFO3b7k by Roxy Creations, I made these fun document folders. They are part of #roxysweeklychallenge 2023 that she is doing. I love how they came out, and I thought you would too. These were fun to make, and I thought that they would not only make great additions to journals, but could also be journals in and of themselves. Go check out her tutorial, and I'll see you soon with more projects. Stay Crafty!Note: I did the video a couple months ago and am just sharing it now.
August #craftygoals2023 Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-08-01 | Hi all and welcome. This is the August version of my Crafty Goals collaboration. I'm excited you are here!I mention a lot of things in the video. This is a list of links. I tried hard to remember them all. Thanks so much for watching, and have a crafty day!Here is the updated list of collaborators buddies: De: youtube.com/@DeDeaneHorseinAroundWithCrafts/videosDawne youtube.com/@thecraftyvisageBitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPennyLetty: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperieMichelle: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 (this is me)My Instagram account is @michellescreativeoperationMichelle: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHaleDebbie: youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbumsThe Seasons of Creativity Subscription box information can be found here:This is for a one time offer of a trial box for one monthcountrycraftcreations.com/products/copy-of-seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-months-choose-yearly-and-save-10This link is for a year subscription (3 boxes) that includes a discountcountrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxesMy video walk through of the first box to be coming out in Octoberyoutu.be/otwkPHilXO8Daisy Journal Co. is owned by a lady who gives away free 25 page digital kits every month for signing up for her newsletter. Check this out herehttps://linktr.ee/daisyjournalcoKim Rannell's tutorial for the School Organizer/Folder Tutorialyoutu.be/rLT1Ha8NFC4Last, but not least, if you are a crochet addict like me...The pattern for the square I made for the afghans is unfortunately not available online anymore. I'm sad about that, because it's a fun pattern.The border pattern I used is herecraftinghappiness.com/crochet-rib-border-for-any-blanket-step-by-step-tutorialand the joining method I used is herepinterest.com/pin/47569339803647355 This is a video that shows the technique and it's really easy.The Lost Souls Afghan is here. It is a purchased pattern, the instructions are amazing and spot-on!etsy.com/listing/1063184377/lost-souls-skull-triangular-shawl?ref=shop_home_active_1
A Different Take on a Flip Flop Journal, a Walk Through Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-30 | This journal was fun. I ran across a video on a different way to make a flip flop journal and I HAD TO TRY IT! I decided it was perfect to incorporate some of the ephemera, paperclips, tags, etc that I have been making lately. This is the result. I hope you like the video and it inspires you to try it. Below are a ton of links to the tutorials that have inspired my creation. Please visit them and check them out. Thanks for watching. Have a great day!!How To Make a FLIP-FLOP JOURNAL - the EASY WAY! NO ENVELOPES! Step by Step Tutorial! By Chasing Paperyoutu.be/eR8j3CwbNTsPage Tabs for Journals by Buttons for Brainsyoutu.be/Ayz1YfeNCpcNew Fun Slim Paper Clip Slips by Tracie Fox Creativeyoutu.be/yVrOw-tZClQPaper Clip Pockets by Ceri Griffithsyoutu.be/wABkLui4D_EOrigami Corner Bookmarks by meyoutu.be/oGXQ9y9VZTQHidden Paper Clip Pen Holder by meyoutu.be/JMcUCqUoNlATriple Pockets by Kentucky Krafteryoutu.be/-2tFi0tm7eEPictures of large layered tags I made are on my instagram@michellescreativeoperationCircle Tags and Pockets by Wendy's Journal Adventureyoutu.be/Ii4jqCmRj1YCoffee dying paper youtu.be/X2looabDugE
Folio walk through using Simple Stories Wildflower and Photo Play Folio Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-29 | Happy Saturday! I made this folio using Simple Stories Wildflower and a Photo Play Folio. This is a quick walk through of what I did with it. I put the folio together just as the directions described except I didn’t use the closure, I added the ribbon. I hope you enjoy it! Most items I purchased today from a local store, Cobblestone Creek Studios. cobblestonecreekstudios.comVideo made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Music: Pink Deville by Paul Rothman.
Tag Album Walk Through and Talk Through using the March Kit from Your Creative Studio Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-24 | I created this with the lovely bee themed papers in the March box. I did a walk through/unboxing and you can see that here. Your Creative Studio March Subscription Box Revealyoutu.be/jHvMYyzDCJE. I raided my stash of tags and created this fun piece that can be a stand alone project or can be easily put into an existing journal. Enjoy the video. If you have any questions please let me know. Stay crafty!Your Creative Studio is here...ycvstudio.com
Let’s Go to the Beach Paper Bag Journal Tutorial Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-23 | This tutorial features Daisy Journal Co.’s free July 2023 paper collection “Let’s Go to the Beach”. I found some bags in my stash and this was born. I talk you through my journal and then show you how to make the pages. It’s super simple. If you subscribe to her newsletter she sends out a link to a free paper collection at the beginning of every month. This one is only available until the end of July so run over and sign up. Her information is below. It will take you to her Link Tree where you will find the link to sign up. She has done amazing papers. They are so fun. https://linktr.ee/daisyjournalco?fbclid=PAAaZh2NjDxopw58oCsWBp1HmJDJONvTI2b2ETbc3uJtqJQcZauFeKnC6q18w_aem_AZk3sExJtGQ0GxHWCAeuL8uTR8RyEVv41QnOiHrTzI2vXtN3wEQ0bkLycEi6oLKUPHg
Introducing the new SEASONS OF CREATIVITY Subscription Box from COUNTRY CRAFT CREATIONS Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-22 | Hi all! This is SOOOOOO EXCITING! We are introducing a new subscription box at Country Craft Creations called "Seasons of Creativity" and you are going to LOVE IT!!! I am honored to be one of the designers who will be dedicated to creating exciting and fun tutorials for your crafting pleasure. I hope you join us!Here's the link for the year subscription, and if you do this...10% off!countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxesHere's the link for the one time box. At this time this will only be offered as a one box purchase this one time. countrycraftcreations.com/products/copy-of-seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-months-choose-yearly-and-save-10The designers participating in this amazing adventure are below. Please visit their channels, like and subscribe and show them some love! We all appreciate you and your support so much!Tamra Merrill / Country Craft Creations youtube.com/channel/UCWDubVXV1jZld332JKWY2bwKim Rannells / Kim Kan't Stop Krafting youtube.com/@KimKantStopKraftingSandy Trefger / Sandy Trefger Creative Designs youtube.com/@SandyTrefgerTiffany Higgins / Let’s Get Scrappy youtube.com/@letsgetscrappy2654Ann Marie Cholewinski youtube.com/@annmariecho40Bonnie Kandulski / All Things Paper By Bonnie youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnieMichelle Allen / A Creative Operation (You are here!) youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
New Goodies from Country Craft Creations Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-19 | You have to check out my new goodies I bought for myself from Country Craft Creations...new tools and new paper color!!! https://countrycraftcreations.com. Edited to add…And I have to apologize! I filmed this several days ago and forgot to publish it and totally forgot about it. I’ve since used some of these amazing goodies in tutorials! 🤦🏼♀️ woopsie! Artisan Cardstock, Banana Splitcountrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockEmbellishment Templates, set 1 and 2countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=embellishment%20template*Spacerscountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=spacer*Magnetscountrycraftcreations.com/collections/magnetsSizzix Die, Snail Mailcountrycraftcreations.com/products/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-eileen-hull-2-pkg-snail-mail?_pos=11&_sid=abdf3c261&_ss=rTape Runnercountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=tape%20runner*
Towering maze card AND MORE tutorial, for Country Craft Creations Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-18 | Hi all and welcome. Today I am continuing the theme of "maze" projects by sharing a traditional maze card, my new towering maze card and sharing the new embellishment tool available only at Country Craft Creations. countrycraftcreations.comThis is a design team project using Photo Play's "Hello Lovely" paper collection, and I think you will love it. Below will be links and a cutting guide for the projects. The trifold card I share will have pictures at the end of the video to show how I finished decorating it.Thanks so much for your support!Maze Cards: Cut 1 each of:12 x 611 x 5 1/210 x 59 x 4 1/28 x 47 x 3 1/2Trifold Card1 - 12 x 5 1/2Polaroid FramesLarge - Frame 4 x 4 1/4, Mat 3 1/2 x 3Medium - Frame 3 1/2 x 4 1/4, Mat 3 x 3Small - Frame 2 1/8 x 3 3/8, Mat 1 13/16 x 2 7/16, yes this is correct and was the measurements given for an Instax picture dimension on Google research. Sorry! LOL!Country Craft Creations http://countrycraftcreations.com Photoplay Hello Lovelycountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Hello%20lovely*Seam Bindingcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding%20*Twine countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-natural?_pos=11&_sid=c28a486eb&_ss=rRibbon countrycraftcreations.com/products/gold-sheer-polka-dot-ribbon?_pos=1&_sid=d75bcd2ad&_ss=rSummer Ivory Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-colorBanana Split Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/products/artisan-cardstock-felt-banana-split-10-pk?_pos=1&_sid=516fa1806&_ss=rChipboard countrycraftcreations.com/collections/chipboard/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheetScore Tape countrycraftcreations.com/products/scor-tape-8-1-2-x-11-sheets?_pos=8&_sid=6f9f8a5b8&_ss=rButtons countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-old-rose?_pos=11&_sid=2d85dd103&_ss=rPrima Flowers countrycraftcreations.com/products/prima-spring-abstract-collection-flowers-spring-notes-15-pcs-3650?_pos=30&_sid=0b02e59d4&_ss=rEmbellishment Template countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=embellishment%20template*
Folio share, a design by Kim Kan’t Stop Krafting Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-18 | Between all of the inside chores, yard work, and errands I made a project by Kim, a fellow Country Craft Creations designer, and it was so fun! I used leftovers from a previous design team project of mine, using Simple Vintage Lakeside. I love how it came out. I wish I would have had more bits suitable to mimic what Kim did, but I’m really happy with it! Check out her tutorial! youtu.be/u6LAvZ16kI0 #countrycraftcreations #designteamproject #scrapbook #scrapbooking #minialbum #minialbumtutorial #scrapbooktutorial #papercraft #papercrafting #papercraftingtutorial #simplestories #simplestoriespapers
Tag Album Share, Inspired by Daisy Journal Co. Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-16 | Inspired by @daisyjournalco, I made this cute tag and pocket book with her July free printable kit “Let’s go to the beach”. It’s adorable!!! her final tutorial in the series is here and she has links to all of the videos in the series. youtu.be/CYuXc3j2DIQ #daisyjournalco #junkjournal #junkjournaling #junkjournaltutorial #junkjournals #junkjournalideas #coffeedyedpaper #minijunkjournal
Hello Lovely Maze Album Walk Through and Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-12 | Hi all, and welcome. Today I have an album that is a take on the "Maze Card" design and also features a new way to add a closure to a waterfall, a paper clip closure. I hope you enjoy it.I'm using Photo Play's "Hello Lovely" paper collection and everything I used in this album is from Country Craft Creations, countrycraftcreations.com, except for one eyelet and two paperclipsI added from my stash. I'm using Artisan Cardstock in Summer Ivory and Peony Pink Felt for the album, and it does use one sheet of light weight chipboard. I hope you like my take on this card style. Here is the link to the haul video: youtu.be/8JqbE3sKU4QMats and patterned papers are cut at 1/4" less than the piece it covers. I used mats on the outside covers and the inside front cover. This is optional, you could just used patterned paper. Cut List:CoverLightweight Chipboard2 - 5 7/8 x 5 7/81 - 7/8 x 5 7/8Cardstock2 - 8 x 81 - 4 x 5 7/8Layers (Cardstock), I used alternating colors, Summer Ivory and Peony Pink1st: 2 - 6 1/2 x 5 1/22nd: 1 - 11 x 5 1/43rd: 1 - 10 1/4 x 4 3/44th: 1 - 9 x 4 1/2Inside Front Cover Waterfall:1 - 8 x 4 1/41 - 7 x 4 1/41 - 4 1/2 x 2Choose an ephemera piece, sticker, or patterned paper piece and back on cardstock with paperclips. Please watch the video for instructions.Below is a list of products:Photoplay Hello Lovelycountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Hello%20lovely*Seam Bindingcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding%20*Twine countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-natural?_pos=11&_sid=c28a486eb&_ss=rRibbon countrycraftcreations.com/products/gold-sheer-polka-dot-ribbon?_pos=1&_sid=d75bcd2ad&_ss=rSummer Ivory Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-colorChipboard countrycraftcreations.com/collections/chipboard/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheetScore Tape countrycraftcreations.com/products/scor-tape-8-1-2-x-11-sheets?_pos=8&_sid=6f9f8a5b8&_ss=rButtons countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-old-rose?_pos=11&_sid=2d85dd103&_ss=rPrima Flowers countrycraftcreations.com/products/prima-spring-abstract-collection-flowers-spring-notes-15-pcs-3650?_pos=30&_sid=0b02e59d4&_ss=r
Your Creative Studio March Subscription Box Reveal Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-11 | You’re going to like this one, a beautiful bee themed collection! I can’t wait to play with this bunch of goodies! Check it out (and more) here, ycvstudio.com
Smashing my leftovers, come and see what I made! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-08 | This is a smashing all of the leftovers I had from an Echo Park line that I had last year, purchased from Country Craft Creations. I used them to make the prototype for my July 4th Hop I participated in with Country Craft Creations. If you missed it, here are the designers and like to their channels. Saturday, July 1, 20239:00 a.m. MDT Sandy Trefger, youtube.com/@SandyTrefger11:00 a.m. MDT Debbie Alley, youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums1:00 p.m. MDT Nicole Lynn, youtube.com/@Nlynn353:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Bonnie Kandulski, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnieSunday, July 2, 20239:00 a.m. MDT Jacqualine Hart, youtube.com/@JacqsScraps11:00 a.m. MDT Bobbie Weaver, youtube.com/@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe82661:00 p.m. MDT Kim Rannells, youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting3:00 p.m. MDT Michelle Allen, youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper61125:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Tamra Merrill, youtube.com/@countrycraftcreationsI mention that I did a collaboration with Bobbie Weaver, another designer for Country Craft Creations. I used this paper collection for it and the items in this video and the hop project are from the leftovers. Here is the project I made for her.youtu.be/qbI55jX7GG8I also made a tag book with this collectionyoutu.be/Adg5A-uVo4AThanks for watching. I’ll be back in a couple days with a great video on wha I made during our weekend hop and what I did with the leftovers from making the hop projects!
Country Craft Creations 4Th of July YouTube Hop Projects and MORE!!! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-06 | This is a show and tell, and also a smashing, all of the leftovers I had from all of the projects I made with the 4Th of July Hop I participated in with Country Craft Creations. http://countrycraftcreations.com If you missed it, here are the designers and links to their channels. Saturday, July 1, 20239:00 a.m. MDT Sandy Trefger, youtube.com/@SandyTrefger11:00 a.m. MDT Debbie Alley, youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums1:00 p.m. MDT Nicole Lynn, youtube.com/@Nlynn353:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Bonnie Kandulski, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnieSunday, July 2, 20239:00 a.m. MDT Jacqualine Hart, youtube.com/@JacqsScraps11:00 a.m. MDT Bobbie Weaver, youtube.com/@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe82661:00 p.m. MDT Kim Rannells, youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting3:00 p.m. MDT Michelle Allen, youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper61125:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Tamra Merrill, youtube.com/@countrycraftcreations
Loaded Goodie Box Tutorial for Country Craft Creations. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-02 | Happy 4th of July! Welcome to my tutorial, for Country Craft Creations, as part of this magnificent hop. We have so many things to share with you! If you haven't seen the rest of the designers videos, here is a list of their channels and the times the videos went live.Saturday, July 1, 20239:00 a.m. MDT Sandy Trefger, youtube.com/@SandyTrefger11:00 a.m. MDT Debbie Alley, youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums1:00 p.m. MDT Nicole Lynn, youtube.com/@Nlynn353:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Bonnie Kandulski, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnieSunday, July 2, 20239:00 a.m. MDT Jacqualine Hart, youtube.com/@JacqsScraps11:00 a.m. MDT Bobbie Weaver, youtube.com/@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe82661:00 p.m. MDT Kim Rannells, youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting3:00 p.m. MDT Michelle Allen, youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper61125:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Tamra Merrill, youtube.com/@countrycraftcreationsI'm making this loaded box with an older Echo Park paper collection, and with Stars and Stripes by Country Craft Creations. The papers from Echo Park are not available, but there are papers available (from Echo Park and Carta Bella) that are similar and would work. Stars and Stripes is available as is All American countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=4th%20of%20july*I mention that I did a collaboration with Bobbie Weaver and here is the project I made for her.youtu.be/qbI55jX7GG8I also made a tag book with this collectionyoutu.be/Adg5A-uVo4ARecently I used Stars and Stripes to create this bookyoutu.be/iCC51OSvTfcMy rosette tutorialyoutu.be/P74URCX1QXoDies I used:Elizabeth Crafts Designs Viewmaster Diecountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=viewmaster*Library Pocket Diecountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=library%20pocket*Unfortunately the tag die I used is not available. Have fun with this tutorial. All of the information is in the tutorial. This is really a project where you can do so many things!
July #craftygoals2023, I was so productive!!! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-07-01 | Hi all and welcome back. Here is how I did in July and some of what I made. I have lots of inspiration that came from others with the projects I'm sharing with you. Charisse Larson, from the Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations Facebook group, inspired one of my card designs.Party Planner Paperie inspired me to create a tally, which was incredible to look at and see my project count.@PartyPlannerPaperie Denise AbateSmith, inspired the guest check cards.youtube.com/@deniseabate-smith1933Pink Strawberries inspired the ephemera holder I made, this is the tutorialyoutu.be/FCqTzMknuVkI hope you enjoy this video and I'll see you soon!Don't forget to check out the other creators involved in this collaboration:Debbie Alley’s Project39 Mini Albums: youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbumsCrafting and Creating with Caroline: youtube.com/@CraftingCreatingWithCarolineLetty Zavela: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperieMichelle Hale: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHaleMichelle Allen: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112Hope Michaud: @hlmichaudphotography (Instagram)Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny #planner #plannersupplies #craftygoals #CraftPlans #HappyPlanner #HappyPlans #CraftyGoals2023
My version of a wave card, with a gift card holder! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-30 | Hi! I have jumped on the wave card bandwagon and I LOVE IT! I did it different and added something fun to it. I made it with leftovers from Boho Baby, by Echo Park. The original tutorial tutorial was reinterpreted from another creator by Sam Calcott, her tutorial is here...youtu.be/Lj7C2RltYB0I added a gift card holder and did the wave going in a different direction, and I explain that in the video. For the gift card holder you will need:Cardstock, 1 - 4 x 5, score on the 4 at 1/2, score on the 5 at 1/2 and 2 3/4Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!!
My new Country Craft Creations Design Team package Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-28 | Here it is, Photo Play’s “Hello Lovely”. This is available at Country Craft Creations, http://countrycraftcreations.com. I’ll be back soon with tutorials! Country Craft Creations http://countrycraftcreations.com Photoplay Hello Lovelycountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Hello%20lovely*Seam Bindingcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding%20*Twine countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-natural?_pos=11&_sid=c28a486eb&_ss=rRibbon countrycraftcreations.com/products/gold-sheer-polka-dot-ribbon?_pos=1&_sid=d75bcd2ad&_ss=rSummer Ivory Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-colorChipboard countrycraftcreations.com/collections/chipboard/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheetScore Tape countrycraftcreations.com/products/scor-tape-8-1-2-x-11-sheets?_pos=8&_sid=6f9f8a5b8&_ss=rButtons countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-old-rose?_pos=11&_sid=2d85dd103&_ss=rPrima Flowers countrycraftcreations.com/products/prima-spring-abstract-collection-flowers-spring-notes-15-pcs-3650?_pos=30&_sid=0b02e59d4&_ss=r
What I did with scraps!!!! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-25 | Y'all, I guess I'm on a roll with trying to smash my scraps. I can not throw anything away and it seems I have taken to challenging myself on what I can make. This is no lie...I had a package (Photoplay's Tulla and Norbert Sweet as Honey)with only this left...1 "Patchwork" paper, 12 x 12, my tutorial is here, youtu.be/qiQwWg3KGSE2 sheets of 12 x 12 patterned paperLeftover stickers and die cutsPackaging and the cover sheet from the paper collectionFrom my stash I added Black, Yellow and White cardstock, Flowers, Disks, Project life cards, flat backed pearls, velcro tabs and little wooden bees. I used a lot of Art Glitter Glue too. LOL!This is what I made with it...1 notebook (9 x 6), with two dividers1 pen holder, my tutorial is here, youtu.be/JMcUCqUoNlA24 (3 x 4) journaling cards1 Maze Book (3 x 3)2 cards (5 1/2 x 4 1/4)1 Picnic Style Gift Bag, the tutorial by Sam Calcott is here, youtu.be/5bEumVMzNw0In the video I have the measurements for how I made the notebook. I hope you enjoy this little video of what I made. I am super happy with the results. Thanks for watching!
Using my Leftovers! I smashed my Country Craft Creations design team package!! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-22 | I smashed what was left of the gorgeous Simply Vintage Berry Fields package by Simple Stories. I’ll show you what I did and some of my process. I literally started with a vague idea of what I was going to do and this is what happened. Thanks so much for watching!My other projects using this paper collection include:Simple Vintage Berry Fields Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Projectyoutu.be/zrvDLVcitpcSimple Vintage Berry Fields Honeycomb Organizer, a Design Team Tutorial for Country Craft Creationsyoutu.be/Gd1E_nm7IlQProducts are here at Country Craft CreationsThis is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com. I'm using Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields for this tutorial. I love it!! https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...Other supplies from Country Craft Creations:Artisan Cardstock, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...Ribbon, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...Art Glitter Glue, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...The flowers used came from my stash. All papers, except for the Simple Stories and the Echo Park Flea Market papers were from my stash. Flea Market is available, https://www.countrycraftcreations.com...
Triangle Fold Card Tutorial Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-21 | Welcome!Today I have a fun card that was inspired by the Fold Factory. They have a cool site and sometimes what they share has inspired me to recreate/reinvent and that's what I did today. Here is the video that inspired me, youtu.be/RVcjsgBFrAg. For my model piece, I used leftover papers from a design team package and projects made that I received from Country Craft Creations. countrycraftcreations.comThose projects that I previously made with this paper collection are here:Fall Fever Gift Box Using the Explosion Scoreboard, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project youtu.be/zNYjAyfbUoUFall Fever Envelope Flip Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project youtu.be/LuRiNCsUHU0Fall Fever Altered Half Sized Composition Book, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project youtu.be/4TpmwyPfzmQThis video is what I came up with. The cardstock pieces needed are:1 - 12 x 61 - 5 1/2 x 61 - 7 (-1/16) x 2 1/21 - 7 1/8 x 21 - 6 x 2
Check out these fun paperclips! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-18 | These are so cool! I saw this video by Ceri Griffiths, youtu.be/wABkLui4D_E and I had to make them!I finally used some Artist Paper from the Somerset Studio Magazine (and yes, I said that wrong in the video and didn't realize until now after it's all saved...sigh) and a timecard for the mini tags. I also used products from Your Creative Studio (clear stickers) ycvstudio.com, Tim Holtz, K. Marie (a local craft store), and Country Craft Creations (Seam binding) countrycraftcreations.comI hope you like it, check out his tutorial and make some of your own. You can make 7 of these with one sheet of 12 x 12 paper. I got 4 out of my artist paper.
Rolling Ephemera Holder/Organizer Tutorial, for Country Craft Creations Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-16 | Hi all, welcome to my tutorial.This is a rolling ephemera holder that I made and I was asked to do a tutorial. It's simple to do, and very useful. It can be made to store ephemera "permanently" so that it is handy to grab when making projects, or you can use it as a holder during specific projects, and reuse as needed. I made it as part of a Country Craft Creations design team project. You can check out the online store at countrycraftcreations.com I had made is as part of a scraps smash project I did with Echo Parks “Let’s Create” paper collection, which was leftovers from a previous design team package. With it I originally made a craft project organizer, youtu.be/dyKZGqIHCGQBelow is a cutting guide, scoring is in the video.Thanks for watching. Have fun with this, I think that the possibilities are endless😎Cutting Guide:A - 10 3/8 x 8 1/2B - 10 1/8 x 8 1/2C - 4 3/4 x 8 1/2D - 8 1/4 x 8 1/2
Corner bookmark tutorial Origami Corner Bookmark Tutorialhttps://youtu.be/oGXQ9y9VZTQ Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-14 | ...
Origami Corner Bookmark Tutorial Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-14 | These have been around forever but I decided to do this tutorial and share with you the fun bookmarks I have made and decorated. I used a variety of things in my stash, including Tim Holtz, Paper Studio and 7 Gypsies products. I will show you how to make them. All you need is some ephemera, some bling, and a 6x6 piece of paper, the thinner the better. I was using some old papers I had from scrapbook paper pads. Thanks for watching, and have fun with this crafty idea!
Let’s make a pen holder for your journals! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-12 | Hi all, and welcome! Today I have a great pen holder that will work in so many journals and books. I was inspired by this video by Medieval Mirage. youtu.be/c6jGCzp_k1g. She did one with fabric, but I thought about how I could make one with paper. I came up with this and it works so wonderfully! I thought I'd share it with you today. I have another variation in my little brain that I will come back with at another time. (Ohhhh, the suspense!)Some of the papers used are from Simple Stories and Tim Holtz. I used ephemera I have made and hoarded. I also made some from papers I had left over from projects made for Country Craft Creations, specifically "By the Sea" and "Soar". countrycraftcreations.comThe journal with the slotted hinge has a tutorial, and you can see that here:youtu.be/5KoGB7j18YAThanks so much for watching!
Tags created with Your Creative Studio’s February Subscription Box Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-11 | Here are some tags I created using the amazing products in Your Creative Studio's February box. I used cardstock, ribbons and flowers from my stash, everything else was in the box. I thought that these would be amazing as additions to journals, and could also be used as a tag for presents too. There are plenty of spaces to journal/write on, and they are SO BEAUTIFUL!This tutorial is a pictorial. In the video there are shots of my notes...a diagram of the cutting and scoring, and instructions to the side on how to cut, score and glue to make the pockets. Pause your screen and write notes or take screen shots. They are soooooo easy to make, I'm sure you will want to make dozens of them! Check out Your Creative Studioycvstudio.comThanks so much for watching, and stay crafty!
Stars and Stripes 8x8 Mini Album, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-09 | Hello! This album is an identical version of my Simple Vintage Berry Fields Album that I did a little bit ago. youtu.be/zrvDLVcitpcThat album was 10 x 10 and had 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 pages. This one is downsized to 8 x 8, with 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 pages. It is made exactly the same, it just is in a smaller version.For this smaller version I am using the "Stars and Stripes" collection by Country Craft Creations, in the 8 x 8 paper size. countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=stars%20and%20stripes* I am also using Artisan Cardstock in Navy, Red and Natural. countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock The seam binding is also available here, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding. The flowers were purchased from Country Craft Creations a while ago. They are by 49 and Market and Graphic 45. countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=flowers* I used 2 (12 x 12) heavy weight chipboard pieces, Navy cardstock (approximately 18 sheets), Natural in approximately 6 sheets, and one Red Cardstock. Below is a cut and scoring guide. I will not do a tutorial on this smaller size, as the pieces are done in the exact same manner as the Berry Fields album tutorial mentioned above. I hope you like it and have fun with the tutorials. Cover: Done with the Lay Flat Method youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtcChipboard2 - 8 x 81 - 2 1/2 x 8Cardstock2 - 10 x 101 - 5 1/2 x 101 - 6 `1/2 x 7 7/8Hinge (Hidden Hinge)1 - 5 1/2 x 7 1/2, score every 1/2" on the 5 1/2 sidePages: Top loading pocket4 - 7 1/2 x 7 1/24 - 8 x 7 1/2, score on the 8 at 1/2Tags for Top loading pocket pages2 - 6 x 7 1/22 - 4 x 7 1/2Folio Inside Front Cover2 - 8 (-1/16) x 5 (top and bottom), score on the 5 at 1/22 - 8 (-1/16) x 3 (sides), score on the 3 at 1/2Fronts of Pages 1 and 3, Waterfall with pockets. I used my waterfall method, youtu.be/rltR4X5awoM2 - 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 (large pockets), score on the 4 1/2 at 1/2, score on the 8 at 1/2 and 7 1/2Waterfalls2 - 4 x 9 1/22 - 4 x 8 1/2On each of these score on the longs sides at 4 on each end2 - 5 x 2 (small pockets), score on 5 at 1/2 and 4 1/2, score on the 2 at 1/2Booklet, 2 - 6 x 12, score on the 12 at 6Mats/Tags2 - 3 1/8 x 4 1/82 - 3 1/8 x 6The Backs of pages 1 and 3 are layout pages, no elements are addedPages 2 and 4, the fronts, have double gatefold pages with a slider/band closure8 - 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 (pages), score on 4 1/4 at 1/24 - 2 x 5 1/2 (bands), score on the 5 1/2 at 1/22 - 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 (slider) score on the 4 3/4 at 1/2 and 2 5/8Pages 2 and 4 (Backs) have pockets on the left side of the page only2 - 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 (large pocket), score on the 4 3/4 at 1/2 and 4 1/4, score on the 5 1/2 at 1/22 - 4 3/4 x 3 (small pocket), score on the 4 3/4 at 1/2 and 4 1/4, score on the 3 at 1/2Tag 2 - 3 1/4 x 7Mats 2 - 3 1/8 x 4 1/8Inside Back Cover Gusset Pocket1 - 10 x 4 1/2Score on the 10 at 1/2, 1, 1 1/2 on each endOn the 4 1/2 score at 1/2, 1, 1 1/2Then so an extra 1/2" score on the 10 to create a 4th 1/2" score but only through the bottom scores of the pockets. You will cut these bottom "rectangles" out. This is demonstrated in the tutorial.Tags, 2 - 4 x 7I have endeavored to get all of this accurate. Since I'm human, if you spot a problem please let me know. I'm always happy to help and to correct my boo boo's. Stay crafty, my friends!
Attic Antiques Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-08 | Hi all, and welcome to the tutorial. This is a fun tutorial and will be easy to make. This is a tutorial for a fun little configuration page album using Country Craft Creations "Attic Antiques" paper. In this album I am incorporating two dies that I purchased at the brick and mortar store while in Utah last May. This album also used Graphic 45 tags that I purchased there as well. Below is a list of the supplies I used, and a cut guide. THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!!!Base Pages:5 - 8 1/2 x 11Tabs are made with the Scrap Diva Dies and scraps of black artisan cardstock. The library card pockets are also cut using the die and are made with black artisan cardstock. The tags are Graphic 45. These are discussed in the tutorial.Back of Page 1, Fold out element1 - 4 1/4 x 4 1/41 8 x 8Back of Page 2, Waterfall Element1 - 8 x 41 - 10 1/2 x 41 - 9 1/2 x 41 - 8 1/2 x 4Back of Page 3 and Front of Page 4, Flips1 - 11 x 4 1/21 - 6 x 4 1/2Back of Page 4, Stacked Booklet Element1 - 4 1/4 x 4 1/43 - 4 1/2 x 41 - 4 x 4 countrycraftcreations.comAttic Antiques, I used the 8 x 8 paper packcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=attic%20antiques*Artisan Cardstock, Black, Coffee Brown Felt, and Naturalcountrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockGraphic 45 Large Black Tagscountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=graphic%2045%20tag\*Seam binding, Moss and Coralcountrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-bindingDies...Elizabeth Craft Curved Library Pocketcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=elizabeth%20craft%20dies*Scrap Diva Tab Dies are for sale in the brick and mortar store and not online. You can get them online at scrapdivadesigns.com
Unboxing Your Creative Studios February Subscription Box! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-07 | Come check this out, this is a gorgeous box full of florals. I’ll come back soon to share projects I’ll make with it. Thanks so much for watching. You can check out this and other goodies here. ycvstudio.com
Attic Antiques Mini Album Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-04 | Good Sunday Morning! This is a walk through for a fun little configuration page album using Country Craft Creations "Attic Antiques" paper. In this album I am incorporating two dies that I purchased at the brick and mortar store while in Utah last May. This album also used Graphic 45 tags that I purchased there as well. Below is a list of the supplies I used. I will have a tutorial available soon. THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!!!countrycraftcreations.comAttic Antiques, I used the 8 x 8 paper packcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=attic%20antiques*Artisan Cardstock, Black, Coffee Brown Felt, and Naturalcountrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockGraphic 45 Large Black Tagscountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=graphic%2045%20tag\*Seam binding, Moss and Coralcountrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-bindingDies...Elizabeth Craft Curved Library Pocketcountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=elizabeth%20craft%20dies*Scrap Diva Tab Dies are for sale in the brick and mortar store and not online. You can get them online at scrapdivadesigns.com
June #craftygoals2023, Moving Forward Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-06-01 | Hi all and welcome. This past month wasn’t as great as I thought it would be but let’s talk about what’s coming up. We will talk holiday plans and I’m including a peek at my Halloween junk journal I made years ago. Also, if you’re interested in joining out crafty goal pursuits, contact Debby through her YouTube comments and use the hashtag…#craftygoals2023We are looking for other contributors to our crafty collaboration. Don't forget to check out the other creators involved in this collaboration:Debbie Alley’s Project39 Mini Albums: youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbumsCrafting and Creating with Caroline: youtube.com/@CraftingCreatingWithCarolineLetty Zavela: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperieMichelle Hale: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHaleMichelle Allen: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112Hope Michaud: @hlmichaudphotography (Instagram)Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny #planner #plannersupplies #craftygoals #CraftPlans #HappyPlanner #HappyPlans #CraftyGoals2023
Simple Vintage Berry Fields Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-31 | Hi, and welcome! This tutorial is for the album that I did a walk through here, youtu.be/V_q60hSyBj0. I'm using Simple Stories, "Simple Vintage Berry Fields", and it is available at Country Craft Creations... countrycraftcreations.comThis does take quite a bit of product. I do go over that in the video. The colors of the My Colors Cardstock that I used to mat are Velvet Night, Carnival Red Mint Julep and Gold Rush.I did use ephemera that I had made during my previous design team project using this paper collection. You can see that video here in case you missed it. It is my Honeycomb Ephemera Organizer, youtu.be/Gd1E_nm7IlQIn this video I use the lay flat method for making the cover, and that video is here. youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtcA special thanks to Bonnie Kandulski, of All Things Paper by Bonnie, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnie. She is another Country Craft Creations designer and she helped with the cover/hinge/pages design and dimensions.Below is a cutting guide and links to the collection/products I used. Thanks so much for watching. Let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate you all so much!COVERChipboard2 - 10 x 101 - 3 x 10Cardstock2 - 12 x 121 - 6 x 121 - 8 x 9 7/8HINGE1 - 6 7/8 x 9 1/2PAGES4 - 9 1/2 x 9 1/24 - 10 x 9 1/2INSIDE FRONT COVER2 - 10 (-1/16) x 62 - 3 1/2 x 10 (-1/16)PAGES 1 AND 3 FRONTLarge Pocket 2 - 6 1/2 x 10 1/2Waterfall2 - 6 x 10 1/22 - 6 x 9 1/22 - 6 x 8 1/2Small Pocket2 - 7 x 2 3/4Mats4 - 4 x 6Booklets2 - 8 x 82 - 8 1/2 x 8BACK OF PAGES 1 AND 3 INTENTIONALLY LEFT EMPTY TO CREATE LAYOUTSPAGES 2 AND 4 FRONTStacked Gatefold Pages 8 - 5 1/4 x 9 1/2Closure Bands4 - 3 x 6Slide Closure2 - 4 1/8 x 6 3/4PAGES 2 AND 4 BACKTall Pocket2 - 5 3/4 x 6Small Pocket2 - 5 3/4 x 3 1/4Large Tag2 - 4 1/2 x 9Mats2 - 3 x 42 - 3 3/4 x 5INSIDE BACK COVER POCKET1 - 11 x 5 1/2LARGE TAGS FOR PAGES 1 AND 32 - 6 x 8SMALL TAGS FOR PAGES 2 AND 4, and for BACK POCKET4 - 4 x 8
Simple Berry Fields Album, Complete Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-30 | Here is the complete walk through. I thank you for your patience as I have been sick. Finally sort of have my voice back!This did use quite a bit of products, but it is sooooooo worth it! I am editing the tutorial and it should be out, fingers crossed, tomorrow. My shopping haul was here, youtu.be/D5lVK63UciM, which includes the names of the My Colors Cardstock used. I do use ephemera I made for this tutorial, my ephemera organizer. If you missed that tutorial it is here. youtu.be/Gd1E_nm7IlQDesign team package: Simple Stories Simple Vintage Berry Fieldscountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=simple%20vintage%20berry*Cardstock:Artisan, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockI used Kraft and Natural in this project. My Colors, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstock
Smashing Simple Stories “Life in Bloom” Paper Collection Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-30 | I just wanted to share a quick video of the things I made with the leftovers I had from my Simple Stories "Life in Bloom" collection. I had used this collection in this purse organizer project, youtu.be/42_JyeCNvDEI made a bunch of cards, tags, hidden paper clips, ephemera, an envelope (tutorial is here by Pinkstrawberryz, youtu.be/Nj6_iy4O8xw), a notebook, layouts, divider tabs and even made rosettes and ephemera using the packaging and cover sheet for the collection. I just thought I'd share all of the loveliness. Thanks for watching. More ideas and shares and tutorials coming very soon!Movie made with iMovie, Magic Movie, and the music used is by and through iMovie.
Poison Apple Notebook Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-27 | I had to share my “Poison Apple” notebook I made. I used a file from the Silhouette Design Store by Sophie Gallo, called "Poison Apple" (388750). I created a pocket page with mini apple notes and a divider page as well and bound it using my We R Memory Keepers disk punch with Happy Planner small disks. Cardstock by @countrycraftcreations, countrycraftcreations.com It looks good next to My Evil Queen! #countrycraftcreations #papercraft #papercrafting #papercraftingtutorial #wearememorykeepers #wearememorykeeperstools #planner #plannersupplies #notebook #notepad #deskorganizer #notepadorganizer #notebookorganizer #happyplanner #silhouette #silhouettecameo4 Made using iMovie with music provided for and used in the iMovie program, "Monster Lab" by Patrick Warren.
Walk Thru, Country Craft Creations Design Team Project, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Berry Fields Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-22 | Album tutorial coming soon. This is a design team project for Country Craft Creations using Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields paper collection. I’m also incorporating ephemera I made from my ephemera organizer tutorial I just did, you can see that video here. youtu.be/Gd1E_nm7IlQCountry Craft Creationshttp://countrycraftcreations.com Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields paper collectioncountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Simple%20vintage%20berry*Music provided through and by courtesy of iMovie, “Happy Trails” by Michael Lockwood
Mintay “Garage” Paper + Photoplay Folio = Amazing Project! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-20 | I have recently discovered a great scrapbooking store here in my area that is just wonderful. Cobblestone Creek Studios is a great brick and mortar and online store. This past weekend they had a "pizza box" sale, where whatever you could fit into a 16 x 16 pizza box was 40% off. I had to go check it out. Among some of the goodies I snagged were the Mintay "Garage" paper pad (6 x 8) and the Folio 2 by Photoplay. I made this album and just had to share it. I hope you like it as much as I do. Cobblestone Creek Studioscobblestonecreekstudios.com
Simple Vintage Berry Fields Honeycomb Organizer, a Design Team Tutorial for Country Craft Creations Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-15 | HI! Welcome to this fun tutorial. I am excited to share this with you. At the beginning of the video I share different versions, including the version that started this whole idea. I will do a tutorial on one of the versions, the one that I ended up liking the best. That said, below is a link to a Google Doc that has a cut and score list for all of the versions. Even though I only teach the one version, they are all made the same way and with the guides and pictures provided, along with this tutorial, you should have no trouble making other sizes I share. docs.google.com/document/d/1WxTploRWQtbExud7DtloK9DGj_paRcTfai6CkmHLtMk/edit?usp=sharingThis is a design team project for Country Craft Creations, https://countrycraftcreations.com. I'm using Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields for this tutorial. I love it!! countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=simple%20berry%20fields*Other supplies from Country Craft Creations:Artisan Cardstock, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockRibbon, countrycraftcreations.com/products/ribbon-5-8-woven-tartan-plaid-black-grey?_pos=45&_sid=98e5f10f3&_ss=rArt Glitter Glue, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=art%20glitter%20glue*The flowers used came from my stash. All papers, except for the Simple Stories and the Echo Park Flea Market papers were from my stash. Flea Market is available, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=flea%20market*The tutorials mentioned during the video are:Simple Vintage Ancestry Album, Tutorial #1, youtu.be/K3BtI2hNxD8Simple Vintage Ancestry Album, Tutorial #2, youtu.be/IreFZoJwNosSimple Vintage Ancestry Album, Tutorial #3, youtu.be/UouxSPCM1vISimple Vintage Ancestry Album, Final Walk Through, youtu.be/p3Vu5fPjKtESimple Vintage Ancestry Scrap Project Tutorials, youtu.be/1jXxB3B7O6oShare of my original Honeycomb organizer, youtu.be/-23CR08ULvERosette Tutorial, in case you want to make the rosettes in one of the projects shared, youtu.be/P74URCX1QXoSimple Vintage Berry Fields Design Team Haul Video, youtu.be/D5lVK63UciM
Country Craft Creations Design Team Package and Shopping Haul! Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-13 | I have some amazing stuff to share with you!!!! I have my design team package and a shopping haul you aren't going to believe. Some products are only available in the brick and mortar store, but most are online. countrycraftcreations.comDesign team package: Simple Stories Simple Vintage Berry Fieldscountrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=simple%20vintage%20berry*Country Craft Creations exclusive papers:Bee House, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=bee%20house*Victorian Teacups, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=victorian%20teacups*Cupids Heart, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=cupids%20heart*Three Little Pigs, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=three%20little%20pigs*Cardstock:Artisan, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstockMy Colors, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstockThe dies:Elizabeth Crafts, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Elizabeth%20Crafts*Scrap Diva Dies...these are only available in the Country Craft Creations brick and mortar store. You can visit their website at scrapdivadesigns.comThere is so much more online...please check them out for all of your crafting needs! countrycraftcreations.com
Honeycomb Ephemera Organizer Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-08 | Hi all! I’ve been away at a fantastic Country Craft Creations retreat this past weekend and let me tell you, it was a blast. Here’s a link to check out if you are interested in coming to one. Believe me, you will love it!!! countrycraftretreats.com This is a share video of a project I made. It was inspired by a fabric version that I have seen, and I decided to create a paper version. I am working on a tutorial for this project and will be coming out with it soon. I am playing with different sizes and ideas...so stay tuned! I filled this with cluster ephemera that I made for junk journaling, and used a variety of items from my stash to mix and match. Thanks for watching, stay crafty, and I'll be back soon with a tutorial. And just a hint, it will be a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project! http://countrycraftcreations.com. I’m going to use Simple Stories Vintage Berry Fields!!
Soar Stacked Waterfall Album Walk Thru/Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-02 | This project is an amazing redo of a previous design team project I made, the Love Letters Stacked Waterfall Folio. The tutorial for that folio is here, Love Letters Stacked Waterfall Folio, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Projectyoutu.be/h8RFKg19jq0. (Please see this video for the construction and cut list for the folio which is used for the pages of this album's tutorial) In that folio video I made the base and have decided to repurpose it into this project. I think you’ll like this different interpretation!I use the lay flat method for the cover, that tutorial is here, youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtcMy Stacked Waterfall Method is here, youtu.be/rltR4X5awoMThe papers are available at Country Craft Creations:Soar, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=soar*Love Letters, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=love%20letters*Seam Binding, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-bindingChipboard, countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=chipboard*I also mention retreats...please check out this link and keep checking for updates on upcoming opportunities. countrycraftretreats.comCut list for the cover and the inside cover elements are listed below. I hope you enjoy this new way to use the original folio design. As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much for watching!COVER:Chipboard2 - 6 1/4 x 71 - 2 x 7Cardstock2 - 8 1/4 x 91 - 5 x 91 - 6 x 6 7/8INSIDE COVER ELEMENTS:2 - 6 1/8 x 11 3/82 - 5 x 4 1/22 - 2 7/8 x 7 1/8
#craftygoals2023, Last month was productive!! May, 1, 2023 Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation 2023-05-01 | Hi all and welcome back. Here is my latest review, and I'm so happy! I got my meal planning back on track and I have one of the two afghans done...along with all of the other things I am doing! WOO HOO! I hope you like the video, I'll see you soon with others!Don't forget to check out the other creators involved in this collaboration:Debbie Alley’s Project39 Mini Albums: youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbumsCrafting and Creating with Caroline: youtube.com/@CraftingCreatingWithCarolineLetty Zavela: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperieMichelle Hale: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHaleMichelle Allen: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112Hope Michaud: @hlmichaudphotography (Instagram)Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny
