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Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation
Registrace 24. 11. 2012
Welcome to my crafty space where I share the love I have for paper crafting and more. I hope you enjoy your visit and come back often Stay crafty, my friends!
Halloween Themed Mini Junk Journals! These are SOOOOO COOL!!!
I followed a tutorial by Lyric Lover Crafts, czcams.com/video/TrewOwtXu88/video.htmlsi=Au_KlYOYefUlNu4g. @lyriclovercrafts She did this as part of her craft fair series. I was super intrigued by these and had to make one.
Then I made a bigger sized one.
Then I made a do-si-do version.
I really hope you like these! I was able to smash the rest of my Photo Play "Fright Night" paper collection. I had used it for a prototype project, and had some left over that I used up for these.
Thanks so much for watching. Please check out her tutorial, the binding is fantastic. I hadn't seen that before!
If you want to make the bigger size one like I did, here are the measurements and scoring...
For each journal the large pages were 12 x 7 1/2, score on the 12 at 5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2. Make two
For the mini page, it was 12 x 4 1/2, score the same as the large page
For the pocket page, 11 x 9 1/2. Score on the 11 at 5 1/2, score on the 9 1/2 at 2 (on the bottom)
The spine is 2 x 7 1/2
The tag I cut at 4 1/2 x 7 1/4
Then I just went to town decorating!
Stay crafty, my friends
Video Created with and music used are from iMovie on iPhone. Canva was used for the thumbnail.
Then I made a bigger sized one.
Then I made a do-si-do version.
I really hope you like these! I was able to smash the rest of my Photo Play "Fright Night" paper collection. I had used it for a prototype project, and had some left over that I used up for these.
Thanks so much for watching. Please check out her tutorial, the binding is fantastic. I hadn't seen that before!
If you want to make the bigger size one like I did, here are the measurements and scoring...
For each journal the large pages were 12 x 7 1/2, score on the 12 at 5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2. Make two
For the mini page, it was 12 x 4 1/2, score the same as the large page
For the pocket page, 11 x 9 1/2. Score on the 11 at 5 1/2, score on the 9 1/2 at 2 (on the bottom)
The spine is 2 x 7 1/2
The tag I cut at 4 1/2 x 7 1/4
Then I just went to town decorating!
Stay crafty, my friends
Video Created with and music used are from iMovie on iPhone. Canva was used for the thumbnail.
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Birthday Cards and More!!! Using up my Country Craft Creations Design Team "Birthday" Collection
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I just have a bonus design team share for you. There are so many papers in a Country Craft Creations package that I was able to do my folio project, czcams.com/video/1TrFjbavNsQ/video.html, my cake project, czcams.com/video/iamiPclZQEM/video.html, and now this! This isn't a tutorial, it's a share BUT I will talk you through all that I did and explain everything. I used a variety of items purcha...
Let's Make a Birthday Cake! A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
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This is a fun project, and one that I think you will love. This is a decor piece but also could be used for a stunning three tiered gift box!n It all stores in itself and can be used for years to come as a decor piece on your special days. I will also be showing you how I created all of the flowers for this project. It's pretty big once assembled, about 15"! You won't miss this at the party! I ...
Document Folio Tutorial, Country Craft Creations Design Team, Bonus Project Edition!
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Hi all, and welcome to my tutorial. I shared this project in my recent Country Craft Creations shopping haul video, and this is the tutorial for how to make it. I purchased these papers specifically with this folder in mind for this bonus design team tutorial! I hope you like it as much as I do. It's a big project, but easy to make. The cut list and the links for the supplied I used are below. ...
Country Craft Creations Back to School Hop Winners Announced!
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I was just so thrilled to be a part of this hop and am so happy that so many of you joined us. Thank you for all of your support! Winners, please email jacqsscraps@gmail.com by August 19, 2024. Let Jackie know you are one of the winners and provide your email address and we'll get the gift card out to you - congratulations!
October Seasons of Creativity Subscription Box with Country Craft Creations
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Hello Everyone, and welcome to my Seasons of Creativity package reveal for the October, 2024 subscription box. I am really excited to be doing a project for you and I hope you like the kit I get to work with. This is a subscription box with Country Craft Creations. If you are wanting to get started with this subscription, please check out this link to get signed up. www.countrycraftcreations.co...
Birthday Folio Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
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This is a fun one, and I hope you like it. I'm using the "Birthday" paper collection from Country Craft Creations, and it is just beautiful! I made this folio with the Artisan Cardstock (no chipboard needed). It is full of fun places to put pictures, and even pockets big enough to hold cards received. Below is a cut list for the cardstock (the patterned paper measurements are in the tutorial, s...
Birthday Folio Walk Through, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
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This is a walk through video to share what this project will be! I love how it came out and the "Birthday" paper from Country Craft Creations is just GORGEOUS! This folio has a new design and I tried to incorporate a couple new twists on interactive elements. I do hope you like it. I will be posting the tutorial soon. I did a haul video for this design team package, and it is here. czcams.com/v...
Back to School YouTube Hop! Academia Album Tutorial, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
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Welcome to the Country Craft Creations Back to School Hop! This is a fantastic album, using 49 & Market's "Academia" collection. My album is designed to be a "summary" type album, putting a few pictures in for every year of your child's school career, Kindergarten through Graduation. Below are links to the designers participating in this hop, contest rules for PRIZES, my cut list, and a list of...
Back to School YouTube Hop with Country Craft Creations!
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Coming soon, we are going to have a fun couple of days of amazing Back To School Projects for you! I hope to see you there! Country Craft Creations, countrycraftcreations.com
Ephemera Folio Tutorial, A Country Craft Creations Tutorial using the Soar Paper Collection
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This is a quick tutorial on how I made an ephemera folio to hold bits and pieces you want to save for future projects. I shared this in the Country Craft Creations Welcome Summer Retreat Facebook page, and was asked about a tutorial, so here it is. 😎 It's very simple, and free-form so you can really do whatever you want with it. I hope you enjoy this and make some for yourself. I’m using my las...
"Birthday", Country Craft Creations Design Team Haul, August 2024!
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Oh. My. Goodness! You are not going to believe the beautiful goodies I am going to get to work with this month!!! Below are links to the products I will be using, so please check them out! Thanks for watching, and stay crafty! Birthday, an exclusive collection by Country Craft Creations www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/country-craft-creations/products/country-craft-creations-birthday-1...
One Sheet Fun Fold Card, Quick and Easy Scrap Buster Tutorial
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This is an extremely impromptu tutorial. I was smashing my stash (I'm doing this with my #craftygoals2024 project) trying to use up some old Simple Stories and Echo Park craft themed papers and as I was trying to figure out what to do with the 4 x 6 cut aparts I came up with this card. It's really simple but it used up my bits and pieces! You will need one piece of cardstock at 7 x 12, a piece ...
August #craftygoals2024, #smashyourcraftystash2024... So Much To SEE!!!
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I have a lot to share, and a lot of links. I will attempt to share everything I said I would but if I forgot something please let me know...Thanks so much for watching, and have a crafty day! If you want to join along, use the hashtag- #craftygoals2024 We are also using this hashtag #smashyourcraftystash2024 As we plan on smashing our stashes throughout the year! We post each month on the first...
Cute Little Pop Up Book Tutorial
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Hi all and welcome to my channel. I have a quick and easy pop up mini album/book to share. I made it after seeing several other tutorials and thought I’d share my versions with you. I added a little different spin on the cover. I hope you like it! Almost all of the supplies I had received from Country Craft Creations a while ago, I am now using some of the scraps up. The birthday scraps left ov...
Your Creative Studio February Box Reveal
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Your Creative Studio February Box Reveal
Pop Up Card Tutorial, Another Christmas in July Project!
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Pop Up Card Tutorial, Another Christmas in July Project!
Cowboys Disc Easel Flip Album Tutorial for Country Craft Creations
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Cowboys Disc Easel Flip Album Tutorial for Country Craft Creations
Cowboys Configuration Page Album, a Country Craft Creations Design team Project
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Cowboys Configuration Page Album, a Country Craft Creations Design team Project
New Variation of a Neverending Album! One Sheet of 4x4 Cutaparts!
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New Variation of a Neverending Album! One Sheet of 4x4 Cutaparts!
A shopping haul and a sneak peek of an upcoming project!
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A shopping haul and a sneak peek of an upcoming project!
July 1st, #craftygoals2024, #smashyourcraftystash2024
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July 1st, #craftygoals2024, #smashyourcraftystash2024
Self Closing Treat Packages! A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
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Self Closing Treat Packages! A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project
Back To School Hop with Country Craft Creations!!! Come see what I am designing with!!!!
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Back To School Hop with Country Craft Creations!!! Come see what I am designing with!!!!
Country Craft Creations Design Team Package for July!
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Country Craft Creations Design Team Package for July!
Junk Portfolio Share, Grocery Bags meet K & Co. Papers!
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Junk Portfolio Share, Grocery Bags meet K & Co. Papers!
Kitschy Kitchen Paper Collection Smash!
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Kitschy Kitchen Paper Collection Smash!
Three Fun Projects I Wanted to Share with YOU!
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Three Fun Projects I Wanted to Share with YOU!
June #craftygoals2024 and #smashyourcraftystash2024
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June #craftygoals2024 and #smashyourcraftystash2024
Thanks great ideas!
@@robynlutes1415 Thank you! 😊
love this! Im gonna go see what I come up with! thanks for sharing!
@@sinnamin1115 Awesome, thanks for watching!
LOVE the journals! Paper clip idea is genius!!! ❤️❤️
@@joannsanders242 Isn’t it!!! So much fun to make!
These are so adorable! Isn't that a great binding system? (I wonder why it took so long for someone to figure that out😂) I recently made a file folder project using this technique and something else I will post later in September. I think it is by far my favorite way to bind. Cute idea with the paper clip. tfs gina
@@Scrappinology thank you so much for watching. Isn’t that binding great?!?! For smaller projects this is genius!
These are so cute Michelle!! Love the paper clip idea!!
@@mariebinkin4365 Thank you! 😊
Love them!
@@ericanelson5320 thank you 😊
Amazing creativity constructing these cards!
@@paulafuller1002 Thank you! 😊
These cards are just fabulous! I love every single one of them. going to have to get those Waffleflower shakers too! What fun!
@@paulafuller1002 And they make shakers soooooo easy! Thanks for watching!
Michelle, what can I say?? Every project was cuter than the previous!! How do you do it? I especially loved the confetti/vellum pages! Thanks for sharing
@@mariebinkin4365 Awww, thank you so much. I really had fun with these !
Super cute...Nice ideas!
@@mahajan19neha Thank you so much!!💕
Love them all. How did you make the stand up card?
@@lilateas880 I will have to do a tutorial on that in the future. Thanks so much for watching!
@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 yes please do.
Love the cards. Just got my paper and ribbon ordered for the folio! ❤️
@@sherryrodriguez5099 yay!!! That makes me so happy!!! 😁
Very cute!!
@@debraclark1889 Thank you! 😊
You amaze me! Love your projects.
@@donnanoble6252 You’re so sweet, Thank you! 😊
So cute!!!!
Thank you so very much!!!
Thank you soooooo much! This is a great tutorial and you gave me inspiration for exactly what i was looking for 😊
@@danad2409 That’s great! Thanks for letting me know that! I really appreciate it!
Michelle, what colors did you use to coordinate? I don’t see it on CCC anymore
@@debraclark1889 Hi. This was done a while ago so it is probably sold out. I used the coordinating cardstock that came with the collection. I shared it all in the haul video here. czcams.com/video/rrSW4CYe2uA/video.htmlsi=WNsbbk01x8gbeMWV. I wish I could be more help. Maybe try the Echo Park site?
Awesome project, Michelle! As always, your choice of a paper collection is “spot on”! I think I will use this for some memorabilia… parents & grandparents birth and wedding certificates, along with vintage photos.
@@ruthiew244 thank you so much! That sounds like perfect a perfect use for this! ❤️
Awesome idea! Love the flowers with this collection and fantastic tutorial!❤
@@SandyTrefger Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!🤗
That would be a great table decoration for a bday party.
@@KimKantStopKrafting That’s what I was thinking. 💕
Great simple card idea 🥰
@@patriciabutler8628 Thank you! 😊
My great niece Willow would love this
@@suegagnier1582 If you make it please let me know! ❤️
Can’t love this anymore than a million likes! Okay, 2 million. What a great centerpiece for so many occasions.
@@theresacorbe Awwww, thank you so much! That’s just the sweetest comment ever!💕🥰💕
An absolutely fantastic project. You are full of awesome crafty ideas! Love these papers. Please consider doing a smaller rounder cake too. I have seen a bunch of small round cakes on the inside of Explosion Boxes. Since you have made so many types of Explosion boxes, could you please show us how to make a tiny round cake that can sit inside the box? Many Thanks.
@@mahajan19neha I can put that idea on my list! Thanks so much for watching!
AWESOME!! Wondering though, why the sides on the med and large boxes have two smaller mitered cuts yet the third mitre us so much steeper??
It’s the corner that I mitered steeper, kind of like a pocket. So there’s not a lot of bulk. Probably not necessary but that’s why. Thanks for watching!!!💕
Wow Michelle, this looks amazing! I will watch the tutorial in it's entirety, but in the meantime, thank you so much!+
@@mariebinkin4365 Thanks! It’s easy and fun to make. I hope you like it!
I have to agree with what everyone else has said here! I am watching the video again to get all the scoring measurements, but want to ask just one question. How many sheets of the 12 x 12 cardstock do I need for this project?
Hi, I am so glad that you liked this project! Thanks so much for watching. I did a rough count and I believe you will need 22 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock to make this. It is a big project, and requires a lot, but it is so worth it. I used one whole pack of the Photo Play paper, and two sheets of coordinating cardstock to mat the covers. I hope that helps! Have fun with it!
Thank you for sharing. 💜💜💜
@@TheTruckingScribe Thanks so much for watching ❤️
thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial!!! can you pleae tell me what is the small cut of fabric you use when you "press" the paper with the glue? thankyou!!!
@@Marta-o5z It’s a gauze pad like you would use for a dressing or bandage. It’s lint free and 4x4” is the perfect size.
@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 thank you!! I will try!!
@Marta-o5z 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
hello debut paper 12 x 12 cm ?
@@isabelledufour5019 Good morning. The paper pack I used is 12 x 12 inches. I rarely use centimeters. Thanks so much for watching!
@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 merci 🙏
This would be great for me putting my folks documents I & then him my lockbox to save all the important documents I inherited from them when they passed away .
@@kimbrewer8483 it definitely would be perfect. Thanks so much for watching.
Holy Cow! Love it!😮
@@kimbrewer8483 Yay!!! Thank you! 😊
I absolutely love this project!😮
@@kimbrewer8483 thank you so much!!!
This is a neat project! I love those photo corners. It took me a minute to figure them out, but now I'm gonna be using them in EVERYTHING!
@@jennynewman4038 that’s great! Thank you! 😊
I must say that I really enjoy this tutorial. First time I see any of your videos, but I very much like the pace of it, and that you are not speaking to people like they have no brain. So thank you for that! And beautiful project by the way :-)
@@ibkopi Thank you so very much. I enjoy teaching so it’s good to know it’s going well. Thank you so much for watching. 💕
wow - so easy way - Thanks a lot for this great "how to make" sooooo great big greetings
@@puhstigger thank you so much!🥰
wow - great project thanks so much for your tutorial :o) so many greetings from Germany :o)
@@puhstigger Thank you so much! And thanks for letting me know where you are, I always find it amazing to meet folks from all over the world! Hugs from the USA!
@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Crafting connects and creates friends no matter where we are
@@puhstigger So very true!
Such an awesome project! Can’t wait to try it.🩷
@@trplohetski I think you’ll love it. People in the comments are coming up with so many cool ways to use it! Thank you!
Oh I love this! I’m thinking it would be perfect for my daughter and sons school certificates and reports with a side each. Can’t wait to give it a go xx
@@sarahwalters239 That’s an excellent use of this design and you can customize it so much. Thanks for watching!
Very nice! 🦋
@@morningflowerB Thank you! 🙏🏻
Where is the instructions for July - December??? I Love this album. Could be a 12 year album for school years. ❤❤😊
@@sharonyoung8251 thank you!!!Our Year, a Craftology Box Tutorial for Country Craft Creations using “Remember the Time” Papers czcams.com/video/3eCxj1JYxdc/video.html
Such a wonderfully or/iginal idea. Love it!
@@peggyorr1145 Thank you! 🙏🏻💕
I'm thinking it would be great for health records! I need this for my elderly parents, it would be so helpful. ❤
@@LauraJoyner-rq4pi That’s another great idea!!!
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@@jennhoff Thank you! 🥰
This is the most fabulous creation. Will be starting one in the morning.
@@oheck5570 Yay! Please let me know how you like it!!
I love your folios. They are always so unique. ❤
@@sharonyoung8251 Thank you! I’m always trying to shake things up a bit. 🥰
I love mine, so functional!
@@jackie-ee2mr Thank you, Bestie!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This would be really great for life insurance, will, POA, Medical Directive, etc for your family. Especially important for seniors.
@@sharonyoung8251 Yes!!! Great ideas.
Michelle, this is sooooo cool !! Love it!! Perfect paper collection!! You are amazing!!! Thanks for the tutorial ❤
@@mariebinkin4365 Thank you so much!!!😊