We're here, at the very end of announcing our last set of design team gals! Once the introductions are over, you'll want to prepare for next Monday's much anticipated reveal of Crate's latest collection designs! We're devoting the entire week to showcasing them and of those that stop by to check them out, you'll be given the opportunity to participate in our "first-to-have" kit collection giveaways!! Mark your calendars as Monday is only a few short days away - we can't for you to see what we've been up to! 

Before we get too excited about Monday though, we really want to take this moment and congratulate our new Crate Paper Design Team Members! We're honored to have them a part of the Crate Paper family and know that they will provide you with an abundance of stylish, innovative ideas in the up and coming months.

 

Hey y’all! I’m Sarah, sometimes known as Sarah Martina, and I’m a happy crafter from the Cajun south– Louisiana! I guess you could say that paper-crafting is my first passion, but only if you don’t count my incredible family first. I joined the online craft community in December 2008, diving in “head first,” and I haven’t been able to stop since! Making cards is my favorite way to design, but I also enjoy creating mini albums, altered items, gifts and more. I am married to my hero and best friend, Sie. Together we have abeautiful daughter, Sydney, and a fun-loving son, Sie, II. When I’m not lounging with them, I love getting my hands dirty in my hideaway craft room.

 

 

 

My name is Suzanne Sergi. I live in Orange County, but I'm a Texas Gal at heart! I'm married to Steven, and we have three wonderful children. I have been scrapbooking for about twelve years, and have been in the industry for two years. I also work part time at our local scrapbook store. There you might find me working an evening crop, or teaching a class, or two. Scrapbooking is my creative outlet, and I enjoy combining my love of paper with photography. I enjoy creating scrapbook pages, home decor projects and mini albums. You may even see a card from me! I have a passion for embellishments and lots of texture on my projects. Adding details to my papercrafts is my favorite part of the design process. Scrapbooking has turned into one of my biggest passions, and I'm fortunate to be designing for several manufacturers. I have also been blessed to have some of my work published in Scrapbook Trends! When I'm not scrapbooking, you'll find me with a Starbucks drink and a really great book! I'm thrill and honored to be a part of the Crate Paper Design Team.

 

 

 

My name is Kaori Watanabe (also known as Chelsea). I'm living in Northern Japan, Hokkaido with my hubby and four-year-old-son. I started scrapbooking in October of 2008, when having made my son's first album.

Today, I still create pages about my son and include numerous photos of him when compiling a layout. Outside this preferred, popular subject, I also like to chronicle every day moments through scrapbooking, so everyday photos are a regular feature of my work. 

Outside of photos, I love to incorporate numbers, alphabets and vintage ephemera into my layouts. I'm absolutely crazy about layout design too! 

 

 

 

Hi!! I'm Tara, an island girl at heart, now living in the sunny desert, in a tiny touristy town called Cave Creek in Arizona. I'm a wife to my best friend Peter, and a mommy to 2 incredibly cute little kids, Alaina and Chase. They are always willing to have their photos taken...every scrapbookers dream come true! Most days, you can find me with a vintage camera in hand, looking for that next photo to take and scrapbook with! 

I love creating pretty and messy layouts! I really enjoy searching for vintage items to incorporate into my work. I think there is something incredibly charming about mixing the old with the new. (Not to mention, I love trying to find a way to recycle and reuse everything!) Vintage ledger paper, postage stamps, sewing notions and fabric are some of my favorite vintage finds to use in my projects. Scrapbooking is truly the best of both worlds for me...I get to create art, while documenting the everyday little things that make life wonderful!!

 

 

 

And then there is me, Christine Middlecamp, continuing on the Crate Paper tradition of Design Team Coordination! I've been a close affiliate with Crate Paper the last three years while working alongside the company owners, Lisa & Steve. My beginnings with Crate formed upon a simple introduction and from there, the rest is history! I consider it an invaluable honor to be here and look forward to progressing forward with the new team! 

 

Comments

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

Wowwww!! Loving all the new (and returning) DT members! CONGRATS everyone and yayyyyyyyy Tara! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[A Forest Frolic]

Yummy stuff ladies...yay!

Jamie :)

[Rebecca]

Ah, yes, more favorite designers!! LOVE your work ladies!!! Congrats on the team!

[Heather V]

Welcome ladies! Can't wait to see more of your wonderful work!

[Jill Sprott]

Congratulations, all!

[NancyD]

Congratulations to ALL the Crate Paper DT members... so excited to see what you do in the coming year!

[jaszmurka]

Congrats girls! awesome DT! :)

[Anabelle O'Malley]

What a wonderful team!!! Looking forward to to see their fabulous creations!

[Jill Norwood]

Ooohhh I love Crate Paper! Welcome aboard ladies! I can't wait to see what you have in store at summer CHA! Monday's sneak peaks are so anticipated! :)

[katey]

Great works ladies!