All Tucked Away

Such a welcomed time of the year! I am so excited to post pictures of my newest project I completed:  All Tucked Away

This project I noticed online and honestly fell in love with....so, I of course purchased the tutorial and recreated it in my style. I will post info below on where to obtain the tutorial. I also saw the Stamperia ALICE collection and fell madly in love with it and have to have it. I knew this was the collection I wanted to use for this project. Just a heads up, Joanns.com has it on sale folks, I've already ordered more as I want to do something else with it.....just so dang cool!!                 How cool would this be to also make this a 'Family Recipe Box'? I mean recipes from all family members could be categorized in the individual pouches by person, type of recipe or whatever you desire. Hmmmmm I may just have to do another one for that, but will have to decide just what collection would be best for it because you know that does make all the difference in the world. ;-)

This is the top of the photo box. I did a lot of fussy cutting so I could make sure to have lots of dimension. Next to waterfalls, dimension is my favorite thing to do in a project. Hey, I could've put a waterfall in the inside of the lid......hmmmmm got me thinking now. At any rate, I used some sweet little black lace I had in my stash and thought it went well with the theme and colors. I liked black as a background cardstock for this collection, it just seemed to be the logical choice for me. Alice is fussy cut and popped up on to 'herself' with some added Glossy Accents on her dress and shoes. I fussy cut the one sign and glossy accented it as well then pop dotted it on to itself. The green clock with the very cool glass face I had in my stash and was just waiting for the right project to use it on.....and I do believe this was exactly the right one! I also had the chipboard 'memories' and popped it up as well. Everything is inked in Primas Philosophy Ink 'Chat Noir'. I love this ink, as it does not smear and is just perfect to work with.

The box front. I used a Tim Holtz pull for the handle and added a jump ring with a key that reads 'memories'. On the bottom front I have a cut a part from the collection and sliced the areas so I could put the tiny cards (also cut a parts from the collection) in to it. I stamped 'Memories' on the front using a stamp I had in my stash. This could also hold a booklet with an index to the photo boxes inside. The feet are of course Tim Holtz and worked out perfectly. I had actually wanted to use some large beads perhaps 'red' for the feet, but was out of them (need to add to my replace list). 

Oh my goodness! This is one side of the box....and I just love the white rabbit. I fussy cut him also and added Glossy Accents to his watch face, umbrella, flower and all the polka dots. All the polka dots are Glossy Accented all over the box. He is pop dotted on to himself and even though his ears stand taller it does not interfere with the lid opening and closing and heck, I had to make sure his ears were in place!

The other side shows the 'Tea Party' in progress. I didn't fussy cut anyone for this scene, rather I did fussy cut the sign in the upper left and popped it up and added the other cool clock I had in the lower right bottom. Had to have a cool clock in this scene. The clock has a glass face as well and worked in perfectly.

Opening the awesome storage box shows the very cool photo boxes/pouches inside. Also note on the inside of the top lid, it's the Chesire Cat scene. OMG, I had to incorporate that for sure. I didn't add anything on top of that scene as I didn't want to chance interfering with the photo boxes when the lid is closed. There is a total of 12 photo boxes/pouches and each one can hold 50 photos!! Wowza! That's a total of 600 pictures!! Now that's a lot of pics folks all nicely stored away in a cool box. Each photo box/pouch has a book plate on top so a title can be added to categorize the photos. Each box will hold either 3 1/2 X 5 pics or 4 x 6 pics easily.

The book plate is easily attached using brads which I cut the bendy legs back considerably. Then I added Glossy Accents glue to the backs where the brads are attached and stuck them down. Glossy Accents is a dream to use to hold metal pieces on because it is so sturdy.

The photo box/pouch is kept closed by using one of the many cut a parts from the collection that is slid down into the bottom pocket. You could of course also use magnets to keep the flap closed if you like.

Removing the cut a part allows for a smooth opening so many many photos can be added easily. I added an inside pocket to this pouch on the bottom inside flap. My thought was this could house a small booklet or tag with an index as to the pics in this pouch. 

I love how all the papers are themed and flow so easily in this collection. It was a true pleasure to work with!

The cut a parts in this collection are amazing and plentiful. I haven't even used them all, but not to worry, I have plans for them!

I am just amazed at the space in this pouches. Truly, 50 photos is not a stretch, they are so roomy!!!!

Of course we can't forget the bottom. I decorate everything in my projects. It just completes it to me. Again, the pattern papers are easily working together and flow nicely. My stamp can normally be found on the bottom of my projects.

I hope you all enjoyed this project. Check out the walk-through on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnF_fNaFtvM&t=237s   Please take a moment to subscribe as I will be adding many more projects very soon. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. You can find the tutorial for this project at Paper Phenomenon by Janice Freeman. Let's see your rendition of this awesome project!!

Check back soon, and thanks again for checking my blog and youtube, much appreciated.

 April 6, 2021

The flowers are blooming and the trees are leafing out of course the grass has greened up and already needed to be mowed. The birds are all back and hitting the feeders daily. My goodness the weather is crazy....but it always is in Missouri. 

I am going to be posting the give a way very very soon, so I hope you stop by and don't miss out. I have several new projects I've got in the works and think you will enjoy them and I am anxious to share them. So so many things to share. 

I won't bore you folks with idle chatter, but will be on again very soon with a cool creation!

SPRING TIME IS HERE!

The First Day of Spring

Today starts the new year with the first spring day. Such a delightful time here in Missouri, with the beautiful greening up of all the grass and trees with their buds ready to pop. The flowers are up and others peeking up from their long winters nap.

                     I am excited to share with you all that I will be doing a give a way soon. So please be sure to check back often. I will also be posting a new project I've been working on, I think you will like it, it's a bit different. I like to continually create things that are different...rather doing the same thing over and over.....that's how I like to create my mini albums also. I like for each page to be 'different' so that you never know what to expect on the next turn of the page. There are so many amazing collections out that it's just so easy to create something different. To me, each one tells me what it would be best suited to.... make sense? At any rate, I hope you will continue to follow me here and on my youtube channels (I have 2 somehow and will be putting the videos on them in a playlist so they can be easily found) they are:   Brenda Crouch       &   brencrou    I hope you check them out and subscribe. 

                 

 

Brrrrrrrrrrrr 

Since we are in single digits today, it gives me time to get busy and create!! I am working on a project I think you will enjoy, I will posting it shortly, so keep checking back folks so you don't miss it. I will make sure to add the cutting guide, as it always helps.

 Flower Pocket Tag Set

This is an easy and fun set of pocket tags, I called them the Flower Pocket Tags because they are about the size of a package of flower seeds. I also wanted to include the 'plant stakes' just for a little something extra. I will have the cutting guide below with directions (they are quite easy, so no worries, and if you need any help, just let me know I will be happy to offer aid).

The set of 3 Flower Pocket Tags with their 'plant stakes'.

I have used Blue Fern papers along with yellow seam binding that I wet, inked and crumpled then dried. I thought the bright yellow was a bit too much for this particular paper, but the inking made it perfect. I have inked everything, the cardstock, papers, seam binding and embellishments.

I rounded the bottoms of the 'plant stakes' and they slide in and out with ease. The embellishments I had in my stash and wanted to use items that would also compliment the theme as well as the papers. I LOVE dimension, so I will normally add embellishments that stand out or up, I just love how it really makes a project POP!

I inked the piece of white paper doily to again give it that 'aged' look.

The large butterfly has some sparkle on it...although it doesn't show very well in the picture.

I think I really love this one. The white paper doily is inked and under the pattern paper, the seam binding that I used on all 3 pocket tags was again inked and made into a simple loop with a jeweled big butterfly on top. I kept the embellishments on the 'plant stakes' a bit layed back, as I wanted that beautiful jeweled butterfly to take the most attention.

You could also use these pocket tags to hold other things..notes, cards or more tags. 

I had to do a close up of that pretty butterfly. Just gorgeous!

Here is the cutting guide: 

Flower Pocket Tags Cutting Guide

Cardstock:

 (3) 9 1/2 X 4 1/4  with 4 1/4 across the top score @ 1/2 & 3 3/4

Burnish score lines

With the 9 1/2 across the top score @ 4 1/4 burnish score line.

 On the top half measuring 5 1/4, cut both sides along the score lines to remove both of the side 1/2" sections. Round the top corners. I used a 1/2" corner rounder. 

 On the bottom half miter all corners. I used a 1" round punch to punch the thumb hole on the bottom portion (when folded would be the top front)

Pattern Papers

(3) 5 x 3 (Inside pocket papers)

(3) 4 x 3 (Pocket fronts papers)

NOTE:

Before assembling, ink all cardstock and pattern papers.

Stick down the inside pattern papers 'before' gluing down the pocket front.

Apply glue to the front side sections that have been scored and burnished, stick it down.

Add pattern papers to the fronts.

Add embellishments as you like.

*I made (3) 'plant stakes' using chipboard scraps cut @ 5 1/2 x 1 and (3) cut @ 1 x 1 1/2 for each pocket tag. I cut matching cardstock to cover the bare chipboard stakes (3) cut @ 1 x 1 1/2. Papers for the stakes were scraps cut @ 5 1/8 x 7/8. The top pieces of the stakes can be embellished as you wish.

I hope you enjoy this quick and easy project. Check back for more I will be posting soon. Working on some new creations I am excited to share. I will be posting a video soon on my youtube channel:    

 brencrou

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Out with the old.....in with the new!

This year 2021 brings many changes, one of which is I am no longer with Country Craft Creations. I will absolutely still be crafting and will be looking to venture out and join a new team. Keep checking in, as I will continue to post new creations and will be doing more tutorials, both written and video. Exciting to say then least!! I trust my friends will stay in touch and we can continue to inspire each other. I will be posting some new pics this week along with the cutting guide and tutorial on how to make them. Stay tuned folks..... I'm not going anywhere.

 

Goodbye January 2021

What a year 2020 was, and I'm sure like most are glad to say goodbye to it. I hope 2021 will be better for everyone. 

I have so many projects I want to do along with tutorials for them. I have decided to jump in to the tutorial arena so those that like the creations will be able to create them. I think practice makes 'perfect', so bear with me in the tutorial department my friends....I promise I will eventually make a perfect one. ;-)  

I will be showing Design Team Projects as well as personal creations that I have been wanting to do. This will be the year to stay busy and keep the projects coming! If there is anything in particular you would like to see, please leave a comment for me and I will do my best to do it. 

SURPRISE: I will be creating a project and will be having a give a way for it very very soon. Be sure to subscribe to my youtube channel:   brencrou      and also watch here on my blog as well as on my posts in Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations on Facebook. I will be posting on my Facebook page too. I think you will like what I'm working on.....so don't forget so you don't get left out. 

I have some exciting things to share soon.....be sure to save this blog addy as well as the other sources I mentioned above. Going to be a fun and busy year for 2021 everyone!!!!! Woohoo!!!