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DIY Halloween Invitations

 

I know I can't be the only one itching to throw a super cute Halloween party after seeing the new After Dark collection.  The black cat string lights and Minc accessories alone would make decorating a no-brainer.  So today, I want to share a few Halloween party invitations that would be just as super easy to put together as well!

 

There are so many reasons to love the After Dark collection, but one of my favorite things about this line is the unexpected pops of pale blue and green.  For my first invitation, I paired some After Dark elements with a soft patterned paper from the Confetti line.

 

 

When churning out multiple quantities of something, like an invitation, it's best to stick to a formula, even if you want each one to be different.  Here, I just added 1 embellishment + 1 patterned paper and maybe some words.

 

It didn't take too much time to create a really festive mood!

 

Maria

 

Embellishments Week: A Tag Mini Book

We have back-to-back birthdays over here and I knew that I wanted to use the large cork numbers from the Wonder collection for something!! After a bit of brainstorming, I decided to make a tag mini book to use as a gift topper for my youngest's 12th birthday. I started by gathering up a bunch of tags.

I printed out my photos and laid them out, alternating full sized and square shots. To add a little bit of variety, I cut some vellum tags, a clear overlay tag for the cover and a patterned paper tag. The 6x6 paper pads are perfect for a project like this since the pattern is small scaled. I decided to reduce the number of tags, so I did a bit of rearranging and then started embellishing my tags with die-cuts and stickers.

To finish it off, I added a tassel and a small die-cut tag!

I perfect topper for a birthday gift!

Marcy

Warm Colors Week: A Layout by Laetitia

Hello! I'm excited to share my warm colors week project with you! Ready to see my layout? Let's go!

 

 

 

Here are the papers that I selected for the layout.

I chose to add some turquoise to enhance it overall.

 

 

I found my little pot filled with embellishments from the Wonder collection—it never leaves my office!

The colors of these die-cuts are ideal!

 

 

As usual, I chose a white background.

I started by superimposing different papers in the center of my page.

 

 

I stuck my photo on and I added a red, felt heart on the right and I sewed a transparent piece above by using the sewing machine.

 

I added the die-cut flowers on the left and my title under the photo.

 

I added some journaling from the computer, enamel dots and sequins to embellish.

 

 

I then added paper strips on the top of my page.

 

 

 

I hope you like it and gives you ideas;)

See you soon.

 

Laetitia

Warm Colors Week: Fun Fall Decor

Fall is here and there are so many beautiful, warm color combinations to enjoy this season.  I've mixed and matched a few things from different Crate Paper collections and have created a project to share with you today, using one of my favorite fall color combinations.

I began with a wood hoop from the Craft Market collection along with a few die cuts from the Craft Market Ephemera package.  After selecting the patterned paper I wanted to use, I cut out a circle and attached it to the back of my hoop, and then I began layering my die cuts and embellishments.

I love mixing and matching different Crate Paper Thickers and have used an assortment of these across the front of my project.

 

I added a few fun things from the new After Dark collection and can't wait to continue creating with it and other Crate Paper collections as fall settles in.

Thanks for your visit!

Melissa

Warm Colors Week

Hello and welcome to Warm Colors week on the Crate Paper blog! Fall is right around the corner and we are gearing up with some fun projects. Have you seen the new After Dark collection yet? I love all the embellishments packed in this one!

 I decided to create a fall themed (not Halloween!) layout using some of the warm colored hues in the collection. Fall is my favorite time of year and last week here, it was a little cooler so we took advantage and had some soup and pumpkin spice lattes.

I incorporated shades of orange, purple black and cream into my layout. I started with a piece of the orange chevron patterned paper cut to 8.5x11, then layered a piece of plain vellum over it to tone down the pattern. Next I added my photos to a piece of striped patterned paper and adhered my title below.

The ephemera pack in the After Dark collection contains orange paper clips - how fun is that? I just love them. I added one of those to my photo collage as well as some star and wood veneer ephemera.

Here is the completed layout! I finished it off with a few label stickers beneath the title that hold my journaling. Hopefully you can get your hands on this collection soon! I can't wait to create some Halloween projects with it.

Have a great day!

-Jen

Altered Objects: DIY Planner Accessories

 

I love taking my Crate Paper supplies outside of scrapbooking and into other areas of my life, so I was super excited about altering an object with the Wonder collection.  Coming off the heels of Back to School week, I immediately thought of creating some DIY planner accessories.

 

 

First, I created a set of notebooks to slip into the back pocket of my planner.  I usually have 1 or 2 Field Notes on hand to jot down ideas or quick notes and I wanted to make similar style notebooks.  After cutting down some pretty paper to approximately the same size, I folded my sheets in half and stapled along the fold to create little booklets.

 

 

Then, I adhered felt hearts from the die cuts in the Wonder collection to  the front cover of each notebook.  I love their bright colors and the added texture they bring to the patterned papers.

 

 

Next, I made a folder for my planner.  After a few quick alterations to an average file folder, it was done.  First, I cut the file folder down to size, taking into account what I would need to create pockets.  Then, after folding and adhering the pockets, I clamped them in place with binder clips.  I wanted to make sure I let the glue dry before punching holes for binder rings.

 

 

Once the holes for the binder rings were punched, I used a pair of scissors to cut slits through them, as shown in the photo above.

 

 

Here is my finished folder.  I decorated the front using a this pretty die cut from the Wonder collection. 

 

 

Then I tucked more die cuts into the front pockets of the planner for easy access.

 

 

The slits I cut through the holes allow me to open and close my folder without opening up the binder rings.

 

 

And inside my folder, I tucked some additional pieces from the  Wonder collection that I would love to incorporate in my planner!

 

Creating these planner accessories was so much fun and I'm really looking forward to seeing these pretty papers in my normal day to day routine.

 

- Maria

 

 

Altered Objects: Custom Pencil Holder

Hello again! Marcy here. We're a homeschooling family, so that means we're knee deep in school prep around here. I like to slowly ease my kids back into the idea of school by setting up some activity books and drawing paper on our school table, and this year I thought I should make it a little more fun. I started with a jar full of pencils. My plan was to decorate the jar with tags and other little bits so I gathered those up. I pulled some things from the Wonder collection that I thought would work well like the clock face and the flash card. I tried to choose a variety of sizes to help with my layering. From here on there's really no magic formula for what I ended up with. I just played around with layers always keeping size in mind. Playing with the layers. Once I was happy with my layers I added a piece of twine through the holes of my tag... ... and added a tassel. And there we have it. Simple and fun.

Thanks for reading!

Marcy

Altered Objects: Custom Clipboard

 

I've wanted to decorate my studio with clipboards for a long time now. I have seen many beautiful ideas on Pinterest, magazine pictures, or other people's homes.

 

 

 

 I began by selecting all of my materials. Selecting the collection was the easiest decision! I picked my favorite, sunny collection of the moment: Poolside. I complemented it using the Craft Market collection. 

On the first card, I added a Craft Market tag and added 2 embellishments, which I set with my sewing machine. On the second area, I made a frame using the machine and I showcased a pineapple with a little summer title.

 

 

I continued to customize the pieces in the same colors, adding wood and sequins.

 

 

 

 

Here is the complete clipboard! I'm excited and ready to decorate my office. I like the idea very much and I think I'm going to create others and mount them on my wall!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and for reading my post!

 

Laetitia

 

 

 

Altered Objects: Custom Popcorn Boxes

I love altering gift packages and such to create, over-the-top, extra special containers and that's just what I've done for you today.  My projects started with popcorn boxes and all they needed was just a few items from the Craft Market collection...one of my all time favorite lines :).

I started out by cutting two tags from the Craft Market Double-Sided Glittered paper sheet.  I love that they come ready to cut out and beautifully glittered.   I then added a few embellishments to the bottoms of both tags.  Here I've used Craft Market chipboard, a cardstock sticker, and a wood veneer shape.

Next, I selected a few sheets of different Craft Market paper to make my jumbo, die cut, paper flowers.  You can use any favorite flower die, mix and match your patterns and colors, and stack those layers to create sweet blossoms.  I even mixed in some of the Craft Market Polka Dot Burlap...love the texture it adds.  

Here I've created another altered popcorn box using the same products.  I added a bit of fluff around the top of my popcorn boxes by adhering crepe paper tissue trim.

I love stacking chipboard over cardstock stickers, and then of course over the darling glittery tags.

I used Craft Market Puffy Gold Stickers for my flower centers, stacking those as well...such fun touches.  Lastly, I clipped the tags to their containers using a Craft Market Glittered Clothespin.

Happy crafting and thanks for visiting today!

Melissa