Crate Paper

Re-Framed Crate Paper Style w/Tara Anderson

 

 

 

Hi Everyone! It's Tara here to share a little project I started earlier this month. With the holidays here and my entry way table looking a little bare, I wanted to create a set of Holiday inspired framed art work! With the use of a few repurposed picture frames found at second hand stores (glass removed and recycled) and the Peppermint Collection ~ my holiday themed artwork is complete!

 

I love to paint on fabric! Here, I've used a deer silhouette as a template and lightly traced the image onto a piece of stretched linen. Instead of painting on the antlers to my deer, I decided to embroider them with black sewing thread. I made a tiny paper mat for the "jingle" Alpha Label to use as a title for my frame. This is a very modern approach to cutesy holiday artwork!

 

I'm also a very big fan of layering embellishments! This petite frame started with a soft pink paper trimmed down to just the size of a wallet photo. I started with a snowflake from the chipboard accents, layered on a phrase sticker ticket, and then the pretty snowflake from the layered stickers. Top the snowflake with a small bit of thread, red button, and sparkly rhinestone!

 

Snowflakes and Buttons...these are a few of my favorite things! I really enjoy using embellishments as a focal point and it's easy to do when you keep a neutral palette! I used a journal card from the Accent Cuts as a starting point, covered the card with vintage white buttons, and then clustered a snowflake, some string, and a sticker (Alpha Sheet). Because I wanted a noticeable dimension between each layer and because I also needed the embellishments to be secure, I covered foam-pop dots with craft glue. Let your framed artwork "set" overnight to allow the glue to continue to dry and then you can proudly display your handmade artwork!

I've a few other "Merry Makings" projects up my sleeve that'll be posted this week - It's all about the gift of inspiration for us here at Crate Paper! So, keep visiting, and also, if you haven't already, check out our "A Very Crate Christmas" special! Peppermint creations are in top notch demand right now and there's still plenty of time to submit them to us! Happy Monday everyone!

feelin the cp love

Happy Valentines Day!  We hope you have a great weekend.  Don't forget to show some love to your scrapbook room and keep those crate layouts coming our way. (email your designs to info@cratepaper.com)  We are going to start our all new SGND....(scrapbook girl next door) posts.  That's right, the girl next door just might be a scrapbook dream that we never knew about.... and it could be you.  More SGND details to come, but for now we wanted to leave some sweet layouts to brighten your weekend.

                        xoxox

                       CP Girls

 

    pink plum collection   { Lisa Truesdell }

   

    brook collection   { Lisa Truesdell }

 

    paper doll collection   { Lisa Truesdell }

 

 

 

 

    paper doll collection   { Davinie Fiero }

So versatile

When the brook collection was released at CHA two weeks ago, the number one comment we received was "the brook collection is so versatile....I can use it for my husband, my son, my daughter or a card for a friend" and we agree.  These two cute layouts not only demonstrate two different styles that work with Brook, but they show how usable it is for boys and girls.

            CP Girls

 

 

   Davinie Fiero  Blog

   Jen Jockish  Blog

 

    

     CHA Winter 2010

We wanted to share some photos of our booth at CHA. We had a great show and really enjoyed visiting with all of you that stopped by.  We look forward to seeing you all in Chicago this July.

 

        paper doll

        brook

        pink plum

It's all in the details

Lovely is what comes to mind when you see the following layouts.  The layering is unbelievable and the detail in each accent makes both layouts a true piece of art.  Brook and Paper Doll have never looked so good, thanks Christine!

We have received so many emails about the release date for the new Spring collections....they will be in retail stores around the end of February.  Ya, we can't wait too.

                     CP Girls

 

 

 

               brook collection

 

 

 

              Paper Doll Collection

Designer  Christine Middlecamp

Hi from CHA

We are here in California at CHA and having a great time.  Thanks to all of you that stopped by to visit with us about our new blog and the three new collections.  But mostly thanks to our great retailers that continue to support the Crate brand.

Look at how cute these cards are. They each include some simple layering that gives you results that looks stunning.  Remember the goal is to give the impression you designed for hours. (but we won't tell if it only takes you a couple of minutes)

                CP Girls

         Paper Doll Collections

          Brook Collection

      Pink Plum Collection

Designer:  Melissa Phillips

Simply Crate

One of our favorite styles is simple contemporary and we think that Becky Novacek captured it perfectly in these timeless layouts. 

Simply put... we love them.

                   CP Girls

 

       paper doll collection

 

        brook collection

        pink plum collection

See you in California this weekend.

Stop by and see us at CHA booth 2087.