Farmhouse Harvest Week :: Saying "Thank-You"

 

Crate Paper Artist: Tara Anderson

Are you ready for an entire week devoted to Crate Paper's perfectly Autumn "Farmhouse" Collection? We hope so because the CP Design Gals have put together projects galore in honor of Crate's first ever, Farmhouse Harvest! This is a very exciting time, too, because alongside all the great projects, are a large assortment of giveaways - FIVE in ALL! And we know how much you love those! Enlisted below, or shall we say near the very end of today's post, are the must-know details for scoring a chance at free Crate Paper goodies. Though, don't jump ahead just yet, instead, let us welcome you to our first set of handmade creations from the CP Design Team....  

 

 
Crate Paper Artist: Lexi Bridges

I saw a simple version of a thankful wreath in a magazine and decided I could make my own, and also, make it more "me". My idea behind this one is that it can "work" double duty -- not only is it a fun decor item, but it's also a place to record thoughts of thankfulness in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving season.

To start off, rip multiple strips of cheap linen colored material. Forget measuring - just rip and wrap them around a wreath form like this. Be sure to leave a little "tail" at the top for hanging. 

Then cut small strips (again, no measuring!) from the varied sheets of Farmhouse patterned papers. Wrap them around the wreath randomly and space them out some. Then add orange yarn for for more color and texture!

Allow a few pieces of old lace, doily and table cloth pieces to make an appearance, as well as a few old buttons.

To finalize the wreath, sew on a "thankful" series of alpha stickers to the "tail". As previously mentioned, the tail is the "hanging point" of the wreath.

Old dictionary sheets, along with an assortment of Farmhouse chipboard, buttons and brads create a fun fall-ish feel. You can see that I've just begun to position my thoughts of "thankfulness" by cutting out leaf shapes and writing on them what I'm most thankful for - then, using CP's brads, I pushed them into position. Come Thanksgiving, I've plans to fill the wreath with more "thankful" leaves!

Here, once again, you can see how I've displayed my wreath. I placed it inside an old frame and added extra leaves and brads nearby for new "thoughts" as we think of them. I also added a mini pic of my youngest playing in the leaves {Clever!} with a mini clothespin as it fit the theme perfectly. And of course, a few little white pumpkins help finish off the newly created "Thankful" spot in our home. ~ Happy Fall Everyone!

 

- Farmhouse Harvest Card Set & Layout -

Crate Paper Artist: Amy Heller

 Sometimes, all that's required in finding the ideal way to say "thank-you" to someone is to take out a few sheets of pretty patterned papers, an embellishment or two, and a simple composition. Or, there's always the option to take the creation process up a notch just as with Amy's first card!

Don't forget to tell those you love "thank-you" this year and reward the party host with something handmade, like a card!

 

Crate Paper Artist: Amy Parker

The new Harvest brings about plenty of pumpkins each & every year. Maybe you've a pumpkin expedition scheduled at some point ahead, or own quite a few already, whatever the case, it's time to document them!! There's always an interesting story stemming from the pumpkin assortment parading the front door of a house - mark it down before they're gone!

 

And now for the details of today's "Farmhouse Collection Kit" giveaway! To get started with this first one, tell us of any Thanksgiving projects you've plans to create in the weeks ahead and if you've one finished, share a link to it's location! We'd love to see your projects, and of course, hear about them as well! On Monday, November 7th, we'll randomly select a winner and post the winning response on our blog. Good Luck to everyone!!!

 

Comments

[Theresa Grdina]

I am planning on making a THANKFUL banner to hang over the dinner table! I will link it once it is finished!!!!

[Cheryl Leong]

Oh my.. The projects are wonderful! I think I'll be making a layout or two... TFS

[J. Jones]

I will be giving the fabulous wreath a try!!

[Miss Cooper]

Place cards and more place cards! It's my job every year to come up with something unique and fun...

[Kelly Massman]

I don't do a lot of thanksgiving crafts but may make some cards or table name cards to help out my sister who is hosting this year! Thanks so much for a chance to win! kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

[Keesha]

I have plans for a banner with everyone's "thankful for" lists to be used on the individual pendants. Would be great to have a little CP to use!!

[judean]

I love that wreah! I'm going to make a "thankful" banner this Thanksgiving--and Crate's Farmhouse would be for it!

[Sherry]

I really need to get a jump on my Christmas cards, but now I'm totally going to give that fabulous Crate Paper wreath a try!

[Char B.]

Well, I'm from Canada, so our Thanksgiving is past already, but I'm sure getting some great ideas for next Thanksgiving! Really cute line!

[Lara Carson]

I plan on making some fall decorations for our holiday season. I love that wreath!

[Brittney A]

I'm currently working on a few layouts from this years Canadian Thanksgiving =)

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

Ohhhhhh WOW WOW WOW!! Everyone's creations are JUST AMAZING!! I loveeeeeeeee the wreath! In fact...that IS my project for Thanksgiving time... to make a wreath!! I bought too...and I all ready made one and now I am going to work on the next one! :):):):):):):):):):):)

[April W]

Fabulous work ladies!!! I've never made any Thanksgiving projects before but these are certainly inspiring enough to make me want to! ;)
- April W

[HeatherH]

We celebrated Thanksgiving a few weeks ago here in Canada. I didn't really do any projects to decorate but Farmhouse would be the perfect collection to do some layouts of the visit to the apple orchard we made that weekend. I also love the wreath.

[Margie Visnick]

Beautiful fall projects-so inspiring (especially that gorgeous wreath!)

[Natalie (QSOgirl)]

My Thanksgiving projects will be Thanksgiving layouts from 2009!

[Marcia D]

I am going to make some more of these turkey treat bags to set out as place settings at the table. My nieces and nephews are going to love them! http://onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/2011/10/give-thanks-turkey.html

[Laurel S]

I have actually made a couple of Thanksgiving/Fall projects using good ol Crate Paper! We have had Thanksgiving here already. Here are my projects:

My thankful banner:
http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2011/09/thankful-banner.html

and some Fall blocks using Farmhouse:
http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-blocks.html

Thanks for the chance to win!

[Gabriela]

well Thanksgiving for us in in October but I did make the place settings. I cut leaves with my Cricut and placed them onto white cardstock. I also added their names with Rub-ons. They were really cute, but sadly I did not take a photo. Still would love to win this fabulous collection. Thank you!

[Regan]

well I'm in Canada so Thanksgiving has already passed but- I did use some of this Farmhouse in some layouts I've made recently