So what exactly do we have up our sleeves today? Well, there's been a lot of great reception from you in response to the first collection to debut here at Crate Paper this week - Restoration. Because of this, we thought that maybe one of you would enjoy playing with the collection while everyone else is eyeing it at CHA! How about a chance at winning the collection? Are you up for it? We're giving away the Restoration Collection this weekend (more collection giveaways scheduled for Monday & Tuesday as well) to one very lucky Crate Paper fan!! Simply tell us what your PLANS would be for using the collection in the comment section below and we'll select a winner early Monday Mornen'! We look forward to seeing what you guys come up with as we know you'll surprise us to no end with your inspiring ideas! We'll read them ALL, so don't hesitate to jot down an idea or two...good luck everyone!
We have a couple of gorgeous Restoration projects to share with you today from a few our exceptionally talented CP Girls. The first is from our pattern paper expert, Heidi Sonboul!
We've included a lot of florals in the collection and Heidi has done a fabulous job of demonstrating various uses for them. We love how she's combined both the pattern paper flowers and chipboard flowers along with a little bit of twine. We can't imagine how long this must of taken her to create..it's simply beautiful!
Playing cards are classic, aren't they?! They play a lead role in this collection as a part of our "Lace" pattern paper design - they're the ideal backdrop on Larissa Albernaz's layout! She's used them to house an assortment of lil' embellishments and misc. vintage items. She then layered each one with another game playing paper from the collection titled "Flea Market"! This is simply stunning Larissa! We love, love this layout!
Before leaving you today, we want to quickly thank the many of you that followed along with this week's large debut of our three new collections! We were super excited to share them with you and couldn't wait to read your responses to the new collections after having posted them! And let it be said, the response was huge!! We were so happy to find out that you love the collections! Yah! Now we can hardly wait to show them off in person! Our next stop is CHA! Only two more weeks to go until show! It's getting busy around here...
Remember to leave a comment this weekend to win a chance at owning our newest, most favored collection, Restoration. Again, we'll announce the winner this upcoming Monday - Best of Luck and have a wonderful weekend!
Oh this collection is so gorgeous! I'd love to get my hands on it and make some layouts - I've got tons of pictures here and lately scanned in some baby pictures of myself - the paper would be perfect for them...
Posted by: Queen of Bristol | July 19, 2010 at 02:47 AM
OMG!! This is insanely BEAUTIFUL collection and the samples are out of the WORLD!!
Posted by: jc.chris | July 19, 2010 at 02:54 AM
First time I have seen this line...so great! I am thinking lots of layers and fun projects. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Danell Anderson | July 19, 2010 at 05:03 AM
I would use it for my november gratitude journal that I make every year...it's gorgeous!
Posted by: Leah | July 19, 2010 at 05:11 AM
I simply love this colection. The colors are fabulous and there are way to many things you could do with this one :)
Posted by: Stacy Rodriguez | July 19, 2010 at 05:40 AM
Lovin' this so much. I definitely see some fantastic summer layouts with this.
Posted by: Brittney A | July 19, 2010 at 05:57 AM
love the rich colors of the reds and golds and the fact that its got ephemera touches without being too themey...
Posted by: kate blue | July 19, 2010 at 06:04 AM
Beautiful collection. I would use it on a heritage album that I am planning to start.
Posted by: Lesley F | July 19, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Its sooo pretty! I have in mind, mini albums for teachers'day gifts and christmas pressies, and of course a couple of LOs! Off to shortlist the photos now...
Posted by: Adeline | July 19, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Love this collection so much! I can see myself using it for so many things. Love to mix old and new so maybe some pics from my brothers wedding!!
Posted by: Liz M | July 19, 2010 at 07:24 AM
This is definitely one of my top favorite lines that Crate Paper has! I would scrapbook my 2 cute nieces as well as myself if there is extras. :)
Posted by: Lindsey | July 19, 2010 at 07:59 AM
If I were lucky enough to win this collection I would use it for scrapping my family's visit this summer!
Posted by: Krystle | July 19, 2010 at 08:01 AM
What couldn't you use this collection for? it's awesome and versatile!
Posted by: emeraldvalkyrie | July 19, 2010 at 08:04 AM
This is one of my all time favorite collections!! I love the colors and the vintage feel. I would make a family heritage album for myself!!
Posted by: Lisa | July 19, 2010 at 08:12 AM
love the vintage-y goodness :D
Posted by: laterg8r | July 19, 2010 at 09:36 AM
You are right-this collection is quite the buzz among the scrapping community! Love every little piece of it! I could definitely use.it.for.a.heritage type mini album...but would also love to make some altered art, framed, for our bare walls! Thanks for the chance cp!
Posted by: lexi | July 19, 2010 at 10:01 AM
I have a family album i am working on and this collection would be a perfect fit.
Posted by: Rosario | July 19, 2010 at 10:17 AM
I've been wanting to do a mini-album about my mother (grandmother to my son) all about her and including things like where she grew up and stuff....(for my son)...My mother is older (75) and my son is young (6), so I don't know how many years they will have together and I think this paper would be perfect to help document those things for him.
Posted by: joparker | July 19, 2010 at 10:47 AM
I might be too late... but I would love to win this and use it for my art journal!
Posted by: Cristina | July 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM
First I would oooh and ahhhh over everything and soak up the goodness of it, then I would make a billion cards and pages cuz it is just my style!
Posted by: sandra m. | July 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM