Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to the very first episode of my weekly craft room series! 🎉
Each week I’ll be sharing a closer look at the creative projects I’ve made across my other platforms—plus extra details, tips, and inspiration that I don’t get to include in short-form videos.
This week, I’m sharing four fun Christmas projects:
✨ DIY Christmas Tags
✨ Christmas Gift Tag Packaging Ideas
✨ Envelope made with a punch board
✨ Folio Album
If you enjoy seeing a collection of my weekly makes, let me know in the comments so I can keep this series going!
📐 Folio Dimensions
• Overall: 4”x 6 1/2” with a 1” spine
• Cover: 12”x6 1/2“ (Score that sheet at 4”, 5”, 9”, and 10”)
• Spine width: Take a piece of cardstock that is 6 1/2”x4” and score on the 4” side at the following: 0.25”, 0.75”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 2.75”, 3.25”, and 3.75”. Accordion fold and adhere the pieces to make the 3 hinges. Adhere the hinge to the spine of the folio.
. Add 3 inserts as you wish
Envelope Punch Board: (Affiliate Link)
amzn.to/44nCdRu (may be sold out, but keep looking for it!) or try here: rstyle.me/+oDDV-QImQTyT-rvwhX95_w
Christmas Papers & Embellishments:
Vintage Christmas by Carta Bella
📹 Want to See the Short Clips for These Projects?
You can see the quick versions I shared earlier this week:
tiktok.com/@craftee_with_amandajane?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
📬 Stay Connected
If you enjoy weekly craft inspiration, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s wrap-up!
Welcome to the very first episode of my weekly craft room series! 🎉
Each week I’ll be sharing a closer look at the creative projects I’ve made across my other platforms—plus extra details, tips, and inspiration that I don’t get to include in short-form videos.
This week, I’m sharing four fun Christmas projects:
✨ DIY Christmas Tags
✨ Christmas Gift Tag Packaging Ideas
✨ Envelope made with a punch board
✨ Folio Album
If you enjoy seeing a collection of my weekly makes, let me know in the comments so I can keep this series going!
📐 Folio Dimensions
• Overall: 4”x 6 1/2” with a 1” spine
• Cover: 12”x6 1/2“ (Score that sheet at 4”, 5”, 9”, and 10”)
• Spine width: Take a piece of cardstock that is 6 1/2”x4” and score on the 4” side at the following: 0.25”, 0.75”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 2.75”, 3.25”, and 3.75”. Accordion fold and adhere the pieces to make the 3 hinges. Adhere the hinge to the spine of the folio.
. Add 3 inserts as you wish
Envelope Punch Board: (Affiliate Link)
amzn.to/44nCdRu (may be sold out, but keep looking for it!) or try here: rstyle.me/+oDDV-QImQTyT-rvwhX95_w
Christmas Papers & Embellishments:
Vintage Christmas by Carta Bella
📹 Want to See the Short Clips for These Projects?
You can see the quick versions I shared earlier this week:
tiktok.com/@craftee_with_amandajane?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
📬 Stay Connected
If you enjoy weekly craft inspiration, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s wrap-up!







![How to Prepare Signatures for a Country Cottage Junk Journal | Hidden Spine Binding Tutorial
In this video, I’m preparing the printables, dyed papers, and other page elements for the 4 signatures that will go inside my Country Cottage Junk Journal. I’ll be using the hidden spine method to bind the signatures to the cover, and I’ll show you how I organize and prep everything before stitching it all together.
Most of the beautiful printables I’m using are from My Porch Prints on Etsy – be sure to check them out for gorgeous junk journal kits and ephemera!
✨ Country Cottage Junk Journal Series:
[Ep. 1: How to Cover Chipboard for Junk Journals] https://youtu.be/mbaSjwM3bbU
[Ep. 2: Preparing Signatures with Printables & Dyed Papers] (this video)
[Ep. 3: Adding Pockets & Ephemera Elements] https://youtu.be/4R5inEXabIU
🛒 Supplies I used (Amazon Affiliate Links):
My Porch Prints (Etsy) French Country Cottage printable papers, fussy cuts, and ephemera
guillotine cutter - https://amzn.to/4g9A9kY
Distress Oxide - Vintage Photo ink - https://amzn.to/4m1TXIa
Ink Dauber - https://amzn.to/3HXDHKw
foam
poke tool
needle
thread/bakers twine
Tear Tape - 1/4 - https://amzn.to/4mG2WzZ
Glue (Fabri-Tac) - https://amzn.to/467hCky
bone folder - https://amzn.to/44dv6Mb
See all my favorite crafting supplies here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/craftee_with_amandajane
(I receive a small commission if you purchase from this link or those above.)
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🌸 Thank you for crafting along with me! If you love creating journals, albums, and handmade paper crafts, don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with fellow crafters.
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