Your delightful holiday projects once again take center stage at the Crate Paper blog! Round two brings with it a second helping of creative wonders via cards, layouts, mini albums, and more! You only have to peek so far to realize there's ample investment and time in each project, so when you VOTE for your favorite from this bunch, take both into consideration as these girls have done an amazing job! And don't forget, Winners are scheduled to announce tomorrow - all FIVE of them!
Merry + Joy Cards :: Gladys Chia
Classic and Stylish, both these cards make an entrance all their own. And if you look closely, Peppermint's patterned paper is the star!
2010 Christmas Mini Album :: Mary-Ann Maldonado
There were many album images provided to us by Mary-Ann, but we're sharing two of our favorites 'cause the cover caught our attention first! The layering of houses, and the snowflakes just above them are super cute - but, even more so are the Peppermint stacked buttons!! We might have to borrow that idea at some point...
Julaften Layout :: Christin Gronnslett
Christin mentioned in her email to us that she loves the Peppermint chipboard collection! From it, she's used two frames for bringing attention to both her photo, and journaling. Them frames come in extra handy!
Noel Card :: Jennifer Cuthbertson
Wouldn't it be a great surprise to open a card like this and to discover three distinctive, decorative areas to gaze upon? It's almost as if there are three cards instead of just one! Beautiful, Jennifer!
Enjoy Christmas Layout :: Renata Watanabe
This layout is really all about color, isn't it? And the scenic set-up is cute-as-can-be! Most notably, Mr.Santa riding on a sled with a reindeer just ahead! Also, we love the trail of hexagons left behind by Santa - they create a wonderful path to follow!
Snowfall Card :: Izzy Anderson
Izzy doubled up two sheets of different colored, pre-punched cardstock pieces to create the bi-color snowflakes on her card - She then attached them to Peppermint's Candy Cane patterned paper.
Mini Tag Calendar :: Gina Moretti
With the new year just around the corner, Gina put together a twelve month mini tag album from Peppermint's patterned paper collection. And word had it, the collection made creating the album a breeze! We love that! Thanks Gina!
Holiday Cards :: Dana F.
Dana opted to make some last minute holiday cards and thought it'd be fun to submit them for the event. Well, we appreciate you doing so, Dana! The modern cards were an instant hit with us!
Love You & Our Tree Layouts :: Amber Engelhardt
These very last two layouts are from our blog reader, Amber. Her white-on-white snowflakes and background paper put the focus entirely on her photos, and the small embellishment assemblies surrounding them. A perfect combination for Winter!
We'll return tomorrow to disclose the winners from today's and yesterday's post! As such, Crate Paper would like to kindly thank all that submitted a handmade project towards this week's ongoing event, A Very Crate Christmas. We hope that you've been pleased with the presentation and have enjoyed finding your project'(s) here! Good Luck - may the voting proceed!
My favorite today is the mini tag calendart! Awesome!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | December 21, 2011 at 04:38 AM
Oh, wow, th ese are all amazing. So hard to pick just one! I have to go with Christin's adorable page. :)
Posted by: Anabelle | December 21, 2011 at 04:45 AM
Today I vote for Amber's layouts! Love her pages, my favorite "our tree"
Posted by: Alexandra M | December 21, 2011 at 05:26 AM
Gladys's cards are amazing, love the Christmas and snow spirit.
Thanks for all this beautiful inspiration.
Posted by: isabel | December 21, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Wow beautiful work from everyone!! I'll have to say...
Joy Card :: Gladys Chia Nice layers and yet still maintains a clean feel to it!
TFS!
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | December 21, 2011 at 05:34 AM
I am just such a sucker for mini albums that I would have to vote for Maryannes project! The cover is just adorable! I really enjoyed all the projects though! Great work ladies!
Posted by: Char B. | December 21, 2011 at 05:38 AM
Renata's ENJOY CHRISTMAS DAY is fantastic. The little reindeer and santa on the sled is soooooo adorable. Happy Holidays everyone! :)
Posted by: Amy S. (AmyBug) | December 21, 2011 at 06:11 AM
I like seeing Crate used in a simple manner, which is different form the norm. Dana F's cards are perfection. :)
Posted by: emily (justem) | December 21, 2011 at 06:11 AM
My vote goes to Izzy! Cute card!
Posted by: ginny | December 21, 2011 at 06:13 AM
I vote for Christin... Julaften layout!! Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Linda | December 21, 2011 at 06:23 AM
This is so hard :( I love the mini album from Mary-Ann.
Posted by: conniemelancon | December 21, 2011 at 06:25 AM
I just love Mary Ann's mini album - show us the rest!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | December 21, 2011 at 06:41 AM
So many fabulous projects. It's hard to choose but I love the originality of Gins Moretti's tag calendar.
Posted by: marianne-g | December 21, 2011 at 06:46 AM
All so cute but I love Ambers "our tree"!!
Posted by: Bernadette | December 21, 2011 at 06:56 AM
How do you vote...each and every project has something I love about it. But I will cast my vote for the mini tag calendar by Gina Moretti. That would be the card that would keep on giving all year long!
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | December 21, 2011 at 07:03 AM
I adore the tag calendar - so cute and very useful!
Posted by: LauraP | December 21, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Congrats to these talented ladies for being featured here! I vote for Mary Ann'a Christmas mini-album. Would love to see her other pages here too!
Thanks to all who shared their beautiful work- totally inspiring!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | December 21, 2011 at 07:07 AM
I vote for the tag calendar; it's a really good and beautiful idea.
Posted by: Vitoria B | December 21, 2011 at 07:27 AM
All of these projects are so beautiful, my favorite is the Julaften layout.
Posted by: Ashley Bennett | December 21, 2011 at 07:33 AM
I love Gladys's cards. So pretty!
Posted by: Angela Fehr | December 21, 2011 at 07:35 AM