Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation
Doodlebug Themed Embellishment Book Box!
updated
Check out the web site YourCreativeStudio ycvstudio.com
I’ll be back soon with a fun project using these goodies!
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 Creations
youtu.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/RS4pey94hjU
The 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
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 Bottom
2 - 9 x 9
Box Sides
4 - 3 x 3 1/2
4 - 4 1/4 x 3 1/2
Box Lid
2 - 9 1/4 x 9 1/4
Lid Sides
2 - 2 x 11 1/8
1 - 2 x 4 3/8
1 - 2 x 4 1/4
Tags
4 - 3 1/2 x 4 1/2
4 - 5 1/2 x 4 1/2
The patterned papers will be discussed during the tutorial
As 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!!
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 Voyage
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Bon%20voyage*
Artisan Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock
Graphic 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*
Country Craft Creation
countrycraftcreations.com
Fall Breeze
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=fall%20breeze*
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 Potions
countrycraftcreations.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.
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.
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/videos
Dawne
youtube.com/@thecraftyvisage
Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny
Letty: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie
Michelle: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 (this is me)
My Instagram account is @michellescreativeoperation
Michelle: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHale
Debbie: youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums
The Seasons of Creativity Subscription box information can be found here:
This is for a one time offer of a trial box for one month
countrycraftcreations.com/products/copy-of-seasons-of-creativity-subscription-box-every-4-months-choose-yearly-and-save-10
This link is for a year subscription (3 boxes) that includes a discount
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes
My video walk through of the first box to be coming out in October
youtu.be/otwkPHilXO8
Daisy 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 here
https://linktr.ee/daisyjournalco
Kim Rannell's tutorial for the School Organizer/Folder Tutorial
youtu.be/rLT1Ha8NFC4
Last, 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 here
craftinghappiness.com/crochet-rib-border-for-any-blanket-step-by-step-tutorial
and the joining method I used is here
pinterest.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
How To Make a FLIP-FLOP JOURNAL - the EASY WAY! NO ENVELOPES! Step by Step Tutorial! By Chasing Paper
youtu.be/eR8j3CwbNTs
Page Tabs for Journals by Buttons for Brains
youtu.be/Ayz1YfeNCpc
New Fun Slim Paper Clip Slips by Tracie Fox Creative
youtu.be/yVrOw-tZClQ
Paper Clip Pockets by Ceri Griffiths
youtu.be/wABkLui4D_E
Origami Corner Bookmarks by me
youtu.be/oGXQ9y9VZTQ
Hidden Paper Clip Pen Holder by me
youtu.be/JMcUCqUoNlA
Triple Pockets by Kentucky Krafter
youtu.be/-2tFi0tm7eE
Pictures of large layered tags I made are on my instagram
@michellescreativeoperation
Circle Tags and Pockets by Wendy's Journal Adventure
youtu.be/Ii4jqCmRj1Y
Coffee dying paper
youtu.be/X2looabDugE
Video made with iMovie for iPhone and music used was provided by the iMovie app. Music: Pink Deville by Paul Rothman.
youtu.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
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
Here's the link for the year subscription, and if you do this...10% off!
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/craftology-boxes
Here'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-10
The 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/UCWDubVXV1jZld332JKWY2bw
Kim Rannells / Kim Kan't Stop Krafting youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting
Sandy Trefger / Sandy Trefger Creative Designs youtube.com/@SandyTrefger
Tiffany Higgins / Let’s Get Scrappy youtube.com/@letsgetscrappy2654
Ann Marie Cholewinski
youtube.com/@annmariecho40
Bonnie Kandulski / All Things Paper By Bonnie youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnie
Michelle Allen / A Creative Operation (You are here!) youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
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 Split
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock
Embellishment Templates, set 1 and 2
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=embellishment%20template*
Spacers
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=spacer*
Magnets
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/magnets
Sizzix Die, Snail Mail
countrycraftcreations.com/products/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-eileen-hull-2-pkg-snail-mail?_pos=11&_sid=abdf3c261&_ss=r
Tape Runner
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=tape%20runner*
This 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 6
11 x 5 1/2
10 x 5
9 x 4 1/2
8 x 4
7 x 3 1/2
Trifold Card
1 - 12 x 5 1/2
Polaroid Frames
Large - Frame 4 x 4 1/4, Mat 3 1/2 x 3
Medium - Frame 3 1/2 x 4 1/4, Mat 3 x 3
Small - 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 Lovely
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Hello%20lovely*
Seam Binding
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding%20*
Twine countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-natural?_pos=11&_sid=c28a486eb&_ss=r
Ribbon countrycraftcreations.com/products/gold-sheer-polka-dot-ribbon?_pos=1&_sid=d75bcd2ad&_ss=r
Summer Ivory Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-color
Banana Split Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/products/artisan-cardstock-felt-banana-split-10-pk?_pos=1&_sid=516fa1806&_ss=r
Chipboard countrycraftcreations.com/collections/chipboard/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheet
Score Tape countrycraftcreations.com/products/scor-tape-8-1-2-x-11-sheets?_pos=8&_sid=6f9f8a5b8&_ss=r
Buttons countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-old-rose?_pos=11&_sid=2d85dd103&_ss=r
Prima Flowers countrycraftcreations.com/products/prima-spring-abstract-collection-flowers-spring-notes-15-pcs-3650?_pos=30&_sid=0b02e59d4&_ss=r
Embellishment Template countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=embellishment%20template*
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/8JqbE3sKU4Q
Mats 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:
Cover
Lightweight Chipboard
2 - 5 7/8 x 5 7/8
1 - 7/8 x 5 7/8
Cardstock
2 - 8 x 8
1 - 4 x 5 7/8
Layers (Cardstock), I used alternating colors, Summer Ivory and Peony Pink
1st: 2 - 6 1/2 x 5 1/2
2nd: 1 - 11 x 5 1/4
3rd: 1 - 10 1/4 x 4 3/4
4th: 1 - 9 x 4 1/2
Inside Front Cover Waterfall:
1 - 8 x 4 1/4
1 - 7 x 4 1/4
1 - 4 1/2 x 2
Choose 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 Lovely
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Hello%20lovely*
Seam Binding
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding%20*
Twine countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-natural?_pos=11&_sid=c28a486eb&_ss=r
Ribbon countrycraftcreations.com/products/gold-sheer-polka-dot-ribbon?_pos=1&_sid=d75bcd2ad&_ss=r
Summer Ivory Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-color
Chipboard countrycraftcreations.com/collections/chipboard/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheet
Score Tape countrycraftcreations.com/products/scor-tape-8-1-2-x-11-sheets?_pos=8&_sid=6f9f8a5b8&_ss=r
Buttons countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-old-rose?_pos=11&_sid=2d85dd103&_ss=r
Prima Flowers countrycraftcreations.com/products/prima-spring-abstract-collection-flowers-spring-notes-15-pcs-3650?_pos=30&_sid=0b02e59d4&_ss=r
Saturday, July 1, 2023
9:00 a.m. MDT Sandy Trefger, youtube.com/@SandyTrefger
11:00 a.m. MDT Debbie Alley, youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums
1:00 p.m. MDT Nicole Lynn, youtube.com/@Nlynn35
3:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Bonnie Kandulski, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnie
Sunday, July 2, 2023
9:00 a.m. MDT Jacqualine Hart, youtube.com/@JacqsScraps
11:00 a.m. MDT Bobbie Weaver, youtube.com/@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe8266
1:00 p.m. MDT Kim Rannells, youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting
3:00 p.m. MDT Michelle Allen, youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
5:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Tamra Merrill, youtube.com/@countrycraftcreations
I 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/qbI55jX7GG8
I also made a tag book with this collection
youtu.be/Adg5A-uVo4A
Thanks 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!
If you missed it, here are the designers and links to their channels.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
9:00 a.m. MDT Sandy Trefger, youtube.com/@SandyTrefger
11:00 a.m. MDT Debbie Alley, youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums
1:00 p.m. MDT Nicole Lynn, youtube.com/@Nlynn35
3:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Bonnie Kandulski, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnie
Sunday, July 2, 2023
9:00 a.m. MDT Jacqualine Hart, youtube.com/@JacqsScraps
11:00 a.m. MDT Bobbie Weaver, youtube.com/@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe8266
1:00 p.m. MDT Kim Rannells, youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting
3:00 p.m. MDT Michelle Allen, youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
5:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Tamra Merrill, youtube.com/@countrycraftcreations
Saturday, July 1, 2023
9:00 a.m. MDT Sandy Trefger, youtube.com/@SandyTrefger
11:00 a.m. MDT Debbie Alley, youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums
1:00 p.m. MDT Nicole Lynn, youtube.com/@Nlynn35
3:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Bonnie Kandulski, youtube.com/@allthingspaperbybonnie
Sunday, July 2, 2023
9:00 a.m. MDT Jacqualine Hart, youtube.com/@JacqsScraps
11:00 a.m. MDT Bobbie Weaver, youtube.com/@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe8266
1:00 p.m. MDT Kim Rannells, youtube.com/@KimKantStopKrafting
3:00 p.m. MDT Michelle Allen, youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
5:00 p.m. MDT LIVE with Tamra Merrill, youtube.com/@countrycraftcreations
I'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/qbI55jX7GG8
I also made a tag book with this collection
youtu.be/Adg5A-uVo4A
Recently I used Stars and Stripes to create this book
youtu.be/iCC51OSvTfc
My rosette tutorial
youtu.be/P74URCX1QXo
Dies I used:
Elizabeth Crafts Designs
Viewmaster Die
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=viewmaster*
Library Pocket Die
countrycraftcreations.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!
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-smith1933
Pink Strawberries inspired the ephemera holder I made, this is the tutorial
youtu.be/FCqTzMknuVk
I 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/@Project39MiniAlbums
Crafting and Creating with Caroline: youtube.com/@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline
Letty Zavela: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie
Michelle Hale: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHale
Michelle Allen: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
Hope Michaud: @hlmichaudphotography (Instagram)
Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny #planner #plannersupplies #craftygoals #CraftPlans #HappyPlanner #HappyPlans #CraftyGoals2023
The original tutorial tutorial was reinterpreted from another creator by Sam Calcott, her tutorial is here...youtu.be/Lj7C2RltYB0
I 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 3/4
Thanks for watching and have a crafty day!!!
Country Craft Creations
http://countrycraftcreations.com
Photoplay Hello Lovely
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Hello%20lovely*
Seam Binding
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Seam%20binding%20*
Twine countrycraftcreations.com/products/jute-burlap-string-cord-ribbon-natural?_pos=11&_sid=c28a486eb&_ss=r
Ribbon countrycraftcreations.com/products/gold-sheer-polka-dot-ribbon?_pos=1&_sid=d75bcd2ad&_ss=r
Summer Ivory Cardstock countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock/products/artisan-linen-cardstock-summer-linen-new-color
Chipboard countrycraftcreations.com/collections/chipboard/products/chipboard-medium-weight-12x12-sheet
Score Tape countrycraftcreations.com/products/scor-tape-8-1-2-x-11-sheets?_pos=8&_sid=6f9f8a5b8&_ss=r
Buttons countrycraftcreations.com/products/buttons-grannys-craft-buttons-old-rose?_pos=11&_sid=2d85dd103&_ss=r
Prima Flowers countrycraftcreations.com/products/prima-spring-abstract-collection-flowers-spring-notes-15-pcs-3650?_pos=30&_sid=0b02e59d4&_ss=r
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/qiQwWg3KGSE
2 sheets of 12 x 12 patterned paper
Leftover stickers and die cuts
Packaging and the cover sheet from the paper collection
From 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 dividers
1 pen holder, my tutorial is here, youtu.be/JMcUCqUoNlA
24 (3 x 4) journaling cards
1 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/5bEumVMzNw0
In 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!
My other projects using this paper collection include:
Simple Vintage Berry Fields Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
youtu.be/zrvDLVcitpc
Simple Vintage Berry Fields Honeycomb Organizer, a Design Team Tutorial for Country Craft Creations
youtu.be/Gd1E_nm7IlQ
Products are here at Country Craft Creations
This 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...
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.com
Those 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/zNYjAyfbUoU
Fall Fever Envelope Flip Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project youtu.be/LuRiNCsUHU0
Fall Fever Altered Half Sized Composition Book, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project youtu.be/4TpmwyPfzmQ
This video is what I came up with. The cardstock pieces needed are:
1 - 12 x 6
1 - 5 1/2 x 6
1 - 7 (-1/16) x 2 1/2
1 - 7 1/8 x 2
1 - 6 x 2
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.com
I 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.
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/dyKZGqIHCGQ
Below 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 1/2
B - 10 1/8 x 8 1/2
C - 4 3/4 x 8 1/2
D - 8 1/4 x 8 1/2
Thanks for watching, and have fun with this crafty idea!
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.com
The journal with the slotted hinge has a tutorial, and you can see that here:
youtu.be/5KoGB7j18YA
Thanks so much for watching!
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 Studio
ycvstudio.com
Thanks so much for watching, and stay crafty!
That 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/VDrBoasyqtc
Chipboard
2 - 8 x 8
1 - 2 1/2 x 8
Cardstock
2 - 10 x 10
1 - 5 1/2 x 10
1 - 6 `1/2 x 7 7/8
Hinge (Hidden Hinge)
1 - 5 1/2 x 7 1/2, score every 1/2" on the 5 1/2 side
Pages: Top loading pocket
4 - 7 1/2 x 7 1/2
4 - 8 x 7 1/2, score on the 8 at 1/2
Tags for Top loading pocket pages
2 - 6 x 7 1/2
2 - 4 x 7 1/2
Folio Inside Front Cover
2 - 8 (-1/16) x 5 (top and bottom), score on the 5 at 1/2
2 - 8 (-1/16) x 3 (sides), score on the 3 at 1/2
Fronts of Pages 1 and 3, Waterfall with pockets. I used my waterfall method, youtu.be/rltR4X5awoM
2 - 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 1/2
Waterfalls
2 - 4 x 9 1/2
2 - 4 x 8 1/2
On each of these score on the longs sides at 4 on each end
2 - 5 x 2 (small pockets), score on 5 at 1/2 and 4 1/2, score on the 2 at 1/2
Booklet, 2 - 6 x 12, score on the 12 at 6
Mats/Tags
2 - 3 1/8 x 4 1/8
2 - 3 1/8 x 6
The Backs of pages 1 and 3 are layout pages, no elements are added
Pages 2 and 4, the fronts, have double gatefold pages with a slider/band closure
8 - 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 (pages), score on 4 1/4 at 1/2
4 - 2 x 5 1/2 (bands), score on the 5 1/2 at 1/2
2 - 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 (slider) score on the 4 3/4 at 1/2 and 2 5/8
Pages 2 and 4 (Backs) have pockets on the left side of the page only
2 - 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 1/2
2 - 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 1/2
Tag 2 - 3 1/4 x 7
Mats 2 - 3 1/8 x 4 1/8
Inside Back Cover Gusset Pocket
1 - 10 x 4 1/2
Score on the 10 at 1/2, 1, 1 1/2 on each end
On the 4 1/2 score at 1/2, 1, 1 1/2
Then 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 7
I 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!
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 11
Tabs 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 element
1 - 4 1/4 x 4 1/4
1 8 x 8
Back of Page 2, Waterfall Element
1 - 8 x 4
1 - 10 1/2 x 4
1 - 9 1/2 x 4
1 - 8 1/2 x 4
Back of Page 3 and Front of Page 4, Flips
1 - 11 x 4 1/2
1 - 6 x 4 1/2
Back of Page 4, Stacked Booklet Element
1 - 4 1/4 x 4 1/4
3 - 4 1/2 x 4
1 - 4 x 4
countrycraftcreations.com
Attic Antiques, I used the 8 x 8 paper pack
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=attic%20antiques*
Artisan Cardstock, Black, Coffee Brown Felt, and Natural
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock
Graphic 45 Large Black Tags
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=graphic%2045%20tag\*
Seam binding, Moss and Coral
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding
Dies...
Elizabeth Craft Curved Library Pocket
countrycraftcreations.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
You can check out this and other goodies here. ycvstudio.com
countrycraftcreations.com
Attic Antiques, I used the 8 x 8 paper pack
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=attic%20antiques*
Artisan Cardstock, Black, Coffee Brown Felt, and Natural
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock
Graphic 45 Large Black Tags
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=graphic%2045%20tag\*
Seam binding, Moss and Coral
countrycraftcreations.com/collections/seam-binding
Dies...
Elizabeth Craft Curved Library Pocket
countrycraftcreations.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
Also, if you’re interested in joining out crafty goal pursuits, contact Debby through her YouTube comments and use the hashtag…
#craftygoals2023
We 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/@Project39MiniAlbums
Crafting and Creating with Caroline: youtube.com/@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline
Letty Zavela: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie
Michelle Hale: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHale
Michelle Allen: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
Hope Michaud: @hlmichaudphotography (Instagram)
Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny #planner #plannersupplies #craftygoals #CraftPlans #HappyPlanner #HappyPlans #CraftyGoals2023
This 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_nm7IlQ
In this video I use the lay flat method for making the cover, and that video is here. youtu.be/VDrBoasyqtc
A 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!
COVER
Chipboard
2 - 10 x 10
1 - 3 x 10
Cardstock
2 - 12 x 12
1 - 6 x 12
1 - 8 x 9 7/8
HINGE
1 - 6 7/8 x 9 1/2
PAGES
4 - 9 1/2 x 9 1/2
4 - 10 x 9 1/2
INSIDE FRONT COVER
2 - 10 (-1/16) x 6
2 - 3 1/2 x 10 (-1/16)
PAGES 1 AND 3 FRONT
Large Pocket
2 - 6 1/2 x 10 1/2
Waterfall
2 - 6 x 10 1/2
2 - 6 x 9 1/2
2 - 6 x 8 1/2
Small Pocket
2 - 7 x 2 3/4
Mats
4 - 4 x 6
Booklets
2 - 8 x 8
2 - 8 1/2 x 8
BACK OF PAGES 1 AND 3 INTENTIONALLY LEFT EMPTY TO CREATE LAYOUTS
PAGES 2 AND 4 FRONT
Stacked Gatefold Pages
8 - 5 1/4 x 9 1/2
Closure Bands
4 - 3 x 6
Slide Closure
2 - 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
PAGES 2 AND 4 BACK
Tall Pocket
2 - 5 3/4 x 6
Small Pocket
2 - 5 3/4 x 3 1/4
Large Tag
2 - 4 1/2 x 9
Mats
2 - 3 x 4
2 - 3 3/4 x 5
INSIDE BACK COVER POCKET
1 - 11 x 5 1/2
LARGE TAGS FOR PAGES 1 AND 3
2 - 6 x 8
SMALL TAGS FOR PAGES 2 AND 4, and for BACK POCKET
4 - 4 x 8
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_nm7IlQ
Design team package: Simple Stories Simple Vintage Berry Fields
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=simple%20vintage%20berry*
Cardstock:
Artisan, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock
I used Kraft and Natural in this project.
My Colors, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstock
I 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.
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.
Country Craft Creations
http://countrycraftcreations.com
Simple Stories, Simple Vintage Berry Fields paper collection
countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=Simple%20vintage%20berry*
Music provided through and by courtesy of iMovie, “Happy Trails” by Michael Lockwood
Cobblestone Creek Studios
cobblestonecreekstudios.com
docs.google.com/document/d/1WxTploRWQtbExud7DtloK9DGj_paRcTfai6CkmHLtMk/edit?usp=sharing
This 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-cardstock
Ribbon, countrycraftcreations.com/products/ribbon-5-8-woven-tartan-plaid-black-grey?_pos=45&_sid=98e5f10f3&_ss=r
Art 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/K3BtI2hNxD8
Simple Vintage Ancestry Album, Tutorial #2, youtu.be/IreFZoJwNos
Simple Vintage Ancestry Album, Tutorial #3, youtu.be/UouxSPCM1vI
Simple Vintage Ancestry Album, Final Walk Through, youtu.be/p3Vu5fPjKtE
Simple Vintage Ancestry Scrap Project Tutorials, youtu.be/1jXxB3B7O6o
Share of my original Honeycomb organizer, youtu.be/-23CR08ULvE
Rosette Tutorial, in case you want to make the rosettes in one of the projects shared, youtu.be/P74URCX1QXo
Simple Vintage Berry Fields Design Team Haul Video, youtu.be/D5lVK63UciM
Design team package: Simple Stories Simple Vintage Berry Fields
countrycraftcreations.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-cardstock
My Colors, countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstock
The 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.com
There is so much more online...please check them out for all of your crafting needs!
countrycraftcreations.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!!
youtu.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/VDrBoasyqtc
My Stacked Waterfall Method is here, youtu.be/rltR4X5awoM
The 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-binding
Chipboard, 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.com
Cut 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:
Chipboard
2 - 6 1/4 x 7
1 - 2 x 7
Cardstock
2 - 8 1/4 x 9
1 - 5 x 9
1 - 6 x 6 7/8
INSIDE COVER ELEMENTS:
2 - 6 1/8 x 11 3/8
2 - 5 x 4 1/2
2 - 2 7/8 x 7 1/8
Don't forget to check out the other creators involved in this collaboration:
Debbie Alley’s Project39 Mini Albums: youtube.com/@Project39MiniAlbums
Crafting and Creating with Caroline: youtube.com/@CraftingCreatingWithCaroline
Letty Zavela: youtube.com/@PartyPlannerPaperie
Michelle Hale: youtube.com/@EastBayStampChickMichelleHale
Michelle Allen: youtube.com/@michelleallenacreativeoper6112
Hope Michaud: @hlmichaudphotography (Instagram)
Bitty Penny : youtube.com/@BittyPenny