Crate DIY Holiday :: Challenge, Giveaway and Gift Bags

We are changing tradition this year with the premier of a new Crate Paper holiday gathering variety and introducing a multi-week presentation of DIY holiday projects galore from the one and only, CP Gal Team!

These gals have put together an amazing array of great DIY holiday ideas using this year's favorite Crate Paper collections. From now until Christmas, we'll shine a spotlight on each of their creations while offering a random mix of gift-worthy CP giveaways–just in time for Christmas!

To help you get in on the fun and excitement, Crate Paper has arranged a special December DIY Challenge. Take note of the details:

- Create a never-before-seen holiday DIY project from your much coveted Crate Paper Stash.

- Project must be at least 75% Crate Paper; items such as cardstock, ribbon, sequins, paint and other general materials are allowed.

- You may submit one altered item of your choice. Groupings are considered "one item"; wrapped gift assortment, Christmas trees, tags, stationary, etc.

- Winner will be announced Wednesday, December 31st.

- 1st Prize: Large assembly of Open Book and Notes & Things, and full disclosure of project at the Crate Paper blog and Facebook page.

- Runner-Ups: If we love your creation, we will share it here and elsewhere. Full credit included.

- Please submit your challenge entry to [email protected]–include your full name, any personal social media links and at least TWO project photos.

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We present our first December DIY Creation; cozy snowman cookie bags from CP Gal artisan, Marie Lottermoser.

I always like to make something homemade for the neighbors during the holidays. But with how busy things are this season, this year I went with a semi-homemade gift. I bought pre-decorated snowmen cookies from the coffee shop, and then made my own packaging using the Open Book collection to make them more personal.

I started out by placing the cookies in a vellum envelope, and then cut out a band of patterned paper to wrap around the outside. I held the band together with some string and then slipped a candy cane through the center knot for a festive touch.

The tags came together in no time since the pink ruffles were already pre-sewn. All it took was adding a few embellishments and I was done.

All that's left is to deliver them to the neighbors along with their favorite latte and it makes a fun holiday treat!

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Might your stocking benefit from a Crate Paper surprise or two? What about a nice mix of brand new Maggie Holmes Open Book products?

Tell us what you want most from the holiday season. Whether it's time with family or a sparkling new sewing machine, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your comment by Thursday, December 11th (8:00PM Central Time). We'll announce the winner on Friday, December 12th!

Good Luck!

 

Comments

[Ruth Tacoma]

The little cookie bags are so cute!!

The thing I would like most this Christmas is for time to slow down a bit as we have our little family Christmas. That we would take the time to enjoy each and every moment of our time together, no matter the actual amount of time.

[nadine]

sounds crazy but would love to have a mint smeg fridge for a new home (:

[PrinzessinN]

What I would like most for Christmas is that our wish to have/be a family will come true.

[Laura Turcotte]

I like that idea with the neighbor gift!! What I want most for Christmas is for peace in the family.

[sophie]

I love Christmas and all the project that reminds me of this holiday!
The only thing I want is hapiness and health for my family .

[Amanda L.]

What I want most for Christmas this year is cold weather and the opportunity to cuddle up and spend time chilling out and crafting with my family!

[~amy~]

Such SWEET packaging!

I'm hoping for a ton of peace, love & joy.

[Debbiesiddle]

My brother and his wife were moving this year into a cottage and selling their big house, but it's been postponed. This means we get one more family Xmas together on Boxing Day where everyone will be at the old house. That's my partner and myself, my brother, his wife, their sons and their partners, my niece and her husband and their sons and my mum. We're spread out all over the place, so don't see much of each other. Some I only see at Xmas in fact. The cottage is too small, so there won't be any more family get togethers at Xmas from now on. Just hoping everyone will turn up and it will be the best ever.

[theCook]

Love the cute deer tag!What I want most from the holiday season : time with the family but also time for myself! It is always such a rush!

[Stokely]

I want some peaceful time with my family (and we are a loud bunch), fresh snow and warm cookies!

[jamie slay]

I wish all of my family and friends who have lost children or spouses would have a great Christmas this year.

[Jennifer Martin]

Some relaxation and since we are traveling; good weather.

[Nicole Kardos]

My children to forget about the trials and tribulations of this past year, remember how blessed we are, to laugh and smile and be overwhelmed by the seasons magic is my Christmas wish!

[Leigh Penner]

What a fun series and I love that you've given us a challenge, too! I've missed these!
What do I want most this Christmas? For love and peace to reign in our home. :)

[Jessica Dougherty]

i would truly love some relaxing time with my family to just enjoy each other!

[Kelly O]

I would like some time to relax and enjoy the season with my husband.

[Danielle Flanders]

Love and laughter! This will be the first Christmas with my side of the family in 14 years, so very special to me!
Danielle

[Amy C.]

On my wish list this year...a Keurig and riding boots. Merry Christmas to you and thanks for the opportunity to win some crafting goodies!

[Gina M]

I love Marie's work with the lovely CP products. I am most looking forward to time off from work. I add in some vacation time, so I can thoroughly enjoy time with the whole extended family!

[Bernice J]

This Christmas, I'm hoping for the time and motivation to work on my scrapbooking albums.