What’s Cookin? A Craftology Box Album Tutorial

[@kimbrewer8483]

This reminds me so much of my Mother in Law & her Mom cooking. We actually have old pictures of them cooking & it definitely is retro like this gorgeous paper. You did an awesome job!😊

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much!

[@tammykunz5156]

OMGosh! I love the waterfall method!!!!!!!!❤

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@RebelandRomanceOfficial]

“A nice job” is an understatement! This project is absolutely stunning. I can’t even imagine the amount of hard work you put into this & we only saw the edited version 😮. Thank you so much for creating this video and sharing it with us. This is been a major learning experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching you create, I hope you have a beautiful week! 🌷🌻

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much! I just saw your sweet comment and it is a beautiful way to start my day🥰I loved this project, it’s one of my favorite designs. Thank you so much for watching. You have a great week as well!

[@lilateas880]

I love the corner tabs. Thank you for sharing.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thanks! I think they are fun!

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subscriber! I love journaling too!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Awesome, welcome!

[@joannsanders242]

I finally made this tonight! It was so much fun! Those photo corners are genius!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That is wonderful! Thanks for the sweet comment! ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurafesmire309]

So stunning. Looks amazin❤❤❤❤❤

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you! 😊

[@teresafloyd7190]

Love this

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@paulaniemeyer1925]

I love your work.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you! 🥰

[@annieweisbeck5922]

Oh this is so fabulous! Some great ideas. Everything is so well executed. Many thanks!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@domy0740]

Thank you for a tutorial

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

My pleasure!

[@mariarosalozadacerna5063]

Nice 😊

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@mariarosalozadacerna5063]

Also i like scrapbooking and make my ownes

[@bevparker8326]

Michelle this is amazing!!!!!!! I can not wait to get my box. So many different ideas and love them all. This paper is awesome!!!!!!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

It is, isn’t it!!! Thank you!!

[@darrellallen765]

Whoot Whoot Your very own craftology box project!!! So proud of you Michelle! I feel so blessed to be able to see you do this in person!!!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you, I couldn't have done it without your support!

[@sidegigcrafts]

I absolutely love this! Tfs!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@traciliesinger3129]

This is beautiful. I wish I would have bought this kit. Really need to subscribe to craftology boxes.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m so glad you liked it🤗

[@Jacqs_Scraps]

Great project!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much!

[@laurateposte9240]

Received my box today. The instructions are so easy to read! My favorite box so far!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Oh my gosh, Thank you!

[@diannweier2489]

Love love this project can’t wait until my box arrive ❤️😊thank you Michelle

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you for your support, it means a lot!

[@sadeecollins1469]

Luv it!! I have been looking for a tutorial to do a family recipe book for my mom, sister and niece. I finally found one. TFS 💯❤❤

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That makes me so happy, Thank you!

[@amymcmillan3796]

Michelle, I really like your binding and waterfall method also your tip to use the scoreboard.. Perfect solution. I am excited to do this album.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you!

[@jackie-ee2mr]

Just beautiful! Great job!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@Clouise2023]

I have just discovered recipe albums and this is the holy grail to me. I wish I could get the cutting guide 😢I got some of the paper just the 6x8 pad, but I am so 8n love with this.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@Clouise2023]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 how can I get a cut list? I can’t find a way to join to get a craftology box. I did sign up for the Seasons of creativity subscription.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

The cut list was part of the subscription to the Craftology box so it isn’t available and the Craftology Box is no an option to buy. But the measurements are all in the video. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.

[@Clouise2023]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 thank you, I’ve been trying to wrote them down.

[@Clouise2023]

I’ve made 2 of your other books …. Now I can understand the cutting better and writing them down, I think I’m ready to start this. This book is what got me obsessed with them!

[@MsDeb1954]

Aside from this being a GREAT album, as usual...the beginning of this tutorial was amazing! I loved it...and the album! ♥️♥️♥️

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Yay!!! I’m playing with making new intros. I’m glad you liked it!!

[@racket9]

What a fabulous album! Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m so glad you like it!

[@lilateas880]

Awesome

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@mike1968442]

It shocks me how much we scrapbook in the exact same manner. I have finished sentences that you have spoken in this video segment. If we were next door neighbors- we might of been best friends! I know your amazing! Tfs

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you, that made me smile! So glad you like the videos!!

[@sarahanderson4402]

Michelle: I just finished making the base pages, just need to get the paper for it, OMGoodness . I’m in love with all the storage possibilities in this creation. I can’t believe I didn’t make it when it was in my craftology kit !!!!!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That’s awesome! I’m happy you are enjoying it!

[@Lauchan12]

congratulations for this beautiful project. i love your recipe card holder, this is a great idea!! Kisses from Spain xD

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much, I’m so pleased that you liked it! 🤗🤗🤗

[@maryjanesmith4261]

Awesome! Can’t wait to get my kit!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Awesome!!

[@NicksyCreates]

I was wondering the same thing, is this kit still available by any chance? Stunning! Love it!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@NicksyCreates It is not but the papers are at Country Craft Creations

[@terriwilbanks9748]

Love this! Thank you!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

You’re welcome!🥰

[@shirlnases4514]

A very pretty and useful album, love the way you created it to hold that many recipes and even photos. Will have to give this one a try! TFS Michelle!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@joannsanders242]

Love this!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Oh, thank you!

[@teresamedeirosdesigns]

Wow! This is an amazing album! You did a fantastic job and should be super proud of it! And I love the intro to your video! So fun!! 😄

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@conniecornelio147]

love this!!! how can i get this kit?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

The kit is no longer available but the papers are. www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=What%E2%80%99s%20cooking*.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

The papers available are 8x8. I did use 12 x12. Keep checking back for them to be reprinted.

[@conniecornelio147]

​@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Is there anyway that I could get dimensions for an 8 x8 " book? I did figure out the waterfall page. am going to attempt next page.....

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m sorry but I don’t have those measurements available because I didn’t do that size of album.

[@Vickigonz1]

Is this paper still available? I've been wanting to put together family recipes for a long time. You did an amazing job!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you! It is available in 8x8. www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/country-craft-creations/products/country-craft-creations-whats-cooking-27-8x8-sheets-cotton-bristol. Keep checking, she reprints her papers frequently!

[@pamelamontri1498]

Michelle, I just finished my Cookbook! 🥰 Thanks for the tutorial.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Yay! I'm so glad you liked it!!!

[@karenclayton9874]

I just completed this project and it turned out perfectly! Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Excellent! Thanks for letting me know!

[@denisecarpenter5283]

This is beautiful! I can’t wait to make it. I just don’t understand why people put music in the background that’s so distracting. Is it just me?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Rose-uu3hb]

Hi Again Hi have almost finished my album and once again, thank you. Is there a video on how to finish off the album with cardstock please?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@Rose-uu3hb good morning. I’m so happy that you are making this album. Did you mean for finishing the patterned paper? This is the only video for this album, so you will have to go through to the beginning of the tutorial again to see the walk through and see the patterned papers that I used in decorating. I hope that helps! I’m so excited for you to have this album done!

[@Rose-uu3hb]

Thank you

[@kenyavarnes2540]

I’m kind of late to the game but I LOVE this creation of yours… is there a place that I could get the measurements to execute this album (years later)? 🤭 I would love to be able to complete this gift for a friend. I’ve watched all the way through, twice and noted the measurements along the way but not all of the patterned paper measurements were given… I think I saw the pattern of 1/4” less per layer - correct?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@kenyavarnes2540 Hi! I’m so glad you found this project. I really enjoyed making it. The kits with the full cut guides are no longer available but I can tell you that the layering for the patterned papers on the cardstock matting is 1/4”. The papers NOT on mats is 1/8” less. I do more space on mats so that they show a little more but when I put the patterned paper directly onto the album pages and elements I don’t, hence the 1/8”. I hope that helps you. 😊

[@kenyavarnes2540]

Yes! This is very helpful 🥰 thank you SO much for taking the time to respond back, I so appreciate you! 🤗 One more question… did you use the 100lb, 85lb or 65lb artisan paper to cover the chipboard and create the pages? Again, thank you for the time you’ve taken already to respond - I was happy to see that CCC still had this paper pack available… I might have purchased 3-4 of them 🫣🤭

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@ you are so welcome!! I really hope you enjoy this project! Please let me know. It is all done with the 85 lb paper.

[@sarahanderson4402]

PS: I found the binder clips that you need to make the note books 📚!!!!!! Win, Win.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MEAScrap]

Michelle, I am making the album this weekend! It is amazing! I just love it and you did an AMAZING job with it!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much!

[@Rose-uu3hb]

Hi Love love love this album. thank you. Could you please tell me how many sheets of paper you used. Many thanks

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@Rose-uu3hb hi! I used Country Craft Creations papers both patterned and cardstock. Country Craft Creations papers come in 28 sheet packs and the cardstock is in 25 sheet packs. One of each is plenty to make this project. Have fun!

[@Rose-uu3hb]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Thank you for your generosity and beautiful work

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@Rose-uu3hb you’re welcome!💕

[@leslievaughanmorton8374]

I believe I signed up for the Craftology Subscription but was wondering which kit do I receive?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

It’s an outdoor type collection, see my previous comment. Different designers do them each month. Also, unless you are the designer doing it we don’t know until it’s announced in the Facebook page I mentioned in the previous comment.

[@staciprecanico3209]

You did a great job! This is so beautiful! Is there a part 2 to this?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

No, it’s all here. I talked about the decorations but I didn’t do it on camera.

[@donnawylie4254]

Hi Michelle….I’m planning on making your What’s Cookin’ recipe album. I didn’t order the craftology box but I do want to place a wooden spoon on the cover. Can you please share the length of the spoon and do you have any idea where I can get one that will fit the cover? Thanks !

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I bought the spoon at a local store quite a while ago. I did see some small spoons that could work at Hobby Lobby the other day, they were a darker color and a bit different shapes but I think they would work. The spoon is 7” long

[@TheresaBrown]

Wonderful album and tutorial!! I am planning to order the box but am having a hard time finding a description of it to know what else (cardstock colors/quantity) I will need to purchase in addition to recreate your album. Do you have a link that can help me to figure it out? I want to place my order before it sells out as you have absolutely inspired me to make it!! 😍

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Here is the link to the papers. It looks like the coordinating cardstock packs are sold out right now but should be back in the shop soon. When I get home I can give you the names of the colors and you can order them separately. This is a subscription so unfortunately you won’t be able to order the whole kit. I hope this helps. www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/country-craft-creations-stamps/products/country-craft-creations-whats-cooking-cotton-bristol

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

The number of sheets and colors of the coordinating cardstock that I used are 2 of the Aquatint, and 1 each of Red Cherry, Dusty Miller, and Polished Stone. Here is the link to the store where you can find these colors of My Colors Cardstock. www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/my-colors-cardstock

[@TheresaBrown]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Thank you very much for all of the information! ❤️

[@nancygass8995]

I did not get the craftology kit but purchased 3 packs of the what’s cooking paper. My goal is (or was) to make 3 albums as Christmas gifts. As I started watching, I believe you said the cutting fluid is in the kit. Since I did not get the kit is there another way to get the cut list???

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

No. Since this is a subscription kit the guide is part of that. However, I go through it all in the tutorial so you will be able to get all of the information by watching it.

[@maryjanesmith4261]

Hope to start my cookbook soon. Is the Cricket Joy specifically for die cut embellishments and printing letters. Does it cut chipboard?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

It doesn’t cut chipboard. It’s small and does small designs. And it can print if you get the pens that go with it.

[@maryjanesmith4261]

One question. Just started my book. Guide shows aqua tint for spine mat2 1/4 X 8 3/4. In video you said 2 1/2 X 8 3/4. Since spine is 2 1/2 I’m thinking the guide is correct. Just checking. Doesn’t take much to confuse me.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

The guide says 2 1/4 and that is correct. I misspoke in the video. Sorry about the confusion!

[@sarahanderson4402]

Michelle: I made this. Shopping list clipboard and it keeps popping off. What do you do to keep yours from doing that?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m not sure what you mean. Can you send me pictures ?

[@garybates9284]

HI! I just saw this in 2024. Are these kits still available?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@garybates9284 I’m sorry, but the kits are not available. The paper is still available however. www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-whats-cooking-cotton-bristol

[@CreationsWithHrt]

Is it possible to purchase cut/score guide? I want to use a different paper but don't mind paying for the guide.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m sorry but no, it isn’t for sale. This album is part of a subscription kit and it is included in that. However, every single measurement is in the video so you can still get them when watching.

[@janeray3432]

Is this paper still around? I was looking around and could not find

[@janeray3432]

Is there still a kit?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@janeray3432 there is not still a kit as that was a Craftology kit from 5 years ago. The paper is currently out of stock for 12 x 12 but is available in 8x8. This paper will be reprinted and is in the cue to be done so check back on the website. Country Craft Creations papers will always be reprinted when they become sold out. Thanks so much for watching the tutorial and for your interest in the project 🥰

[@leslievaughanmorton8374]

OK I received an email about my subscription. How do I know what will the project be. Id love to get the supplies for this album. Can you tell me what project I will receive?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Jennifer is doing the next project. It is an adorable s’mores gift box with a mini album. She shared pictures on the Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations Facebook page. You will get everything you need except cardstock in the kit.

[@DanceandArrows]

Where do we get this box from?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

It’s an old subscription box so it’s not available anymore. However, the paper collection still is. www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-whats-cooking-cotton-bristol. They also sell the My Colors cardstock. www.countrycraftcreations.com/products/country-craft-creations-whats-cooking-cotton-bristol

[@leslievaughanmorton8374]

How do I get the materials to create this album?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

www.countrycraftcreations.com/search?type=product&q=What’s%20Cookin%20*. You can’t buy previous boxes but you can get the papers here. Get a paper collection, 4 sheets of recipe cards and 2 packs of the coordination cardstock. There were also buttons and ribbons (check the website). The wooden spoons were in the kit and aren’t available on the site but you can checks k your local craft stores. It’s about 6” long.

[@lyndapichler394]

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED? I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY. THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, "SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS." THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP. I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT. THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE." ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. "MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT." This poem was written by a Marine. The following is his request. I think it is reasonable..... PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let’s try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead! , who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small part to plant this small seed. May God Bless You and Have A Great Day

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’ve never seen that before. Thanks for sharing it with me. ❤️

[@maryjanesmith4261]

QUESTION: I’m finally starting my What’s Cooking craftology project. Your cutting guide mats for the spine are different in the guide vs what is in the tutorial. Guide says aquatint 1- 2/14 X 8 3/4. In the video you said 2 1/2 X 8 3/4. Should it be 2 1/4 or 2 1/2? Red artisan cutting guide says 2X8 1/2.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

The guide is correct. I’m sorry about misspeaking the measurements in the video.

[@adrianneleatrice23]

I !I've your channel! Please slow down a little please.