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Give Thanks Card Folder w/Anabelle O'Malley & Love Notes Winner!!

This time of year, thank you cards are in high demand. Creating just one or two is rarely enough to thank all of those on the gratitude list; so why not consider this 'thank you card folder set' from our CP Gal, Anabelle O'Malley? It's a clever, convenient method for storing cards so that saying "thank you" doesn't require a run to the store to find that perfect card! It's economical and fun too! Take a look...

There is no better time than the month of November to show your thanks to those around you. With Thanksgiving coming at the end of the month, I try and reflect on all of the things for which I'm grateful. I decided to create a little card set so that I would be able to have cards on hand to share my thanks with others. They could be used for friends, family members, teachers, service people, the list goes on. The Close Knit collection was perfect for creating this project. It has such a warm and comforting feeling. I decided to create a folder to house my cards.

Not only would this be a fun set to use for myself, but it would be a great gift in and of itself. Here is how I made it...

To make the folder, I took a piece of patterned paper and cut it in half, so I'd have a 6" by 12" piece.

I scored it at 5.75" from each end and creased it.

After that, I cut two 3" by 5" pieces. I rounded one corner on each piece. These would become the pockets on the inside.

I wanted to attach the pockets by sewing them on. So, I adhered them each with a piece of washi tape. I turned the paper over and carefully stitched around the edges of each cover. This attached the pockets, yet left the front side with the clean stitching. The raw stitching remained on the inside.

I punched holes on the right hand side of the folder and added some seam binding to provide closure. Here is a photo of the folder with my cards tucked inside.

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Here are the cards that I created. I made three, but could easily have added a fourth one to the folder. Scoring the paper for the folder further apart would of allowed for even more cards to be added. On this first card, I created a paper pieced background. I wanted to make it feel like a patchwork quilt.

I love the chipboard elements in the Close Knit collection. They take center stage on this card!

My final card uses a lot of white space and lots of pink and red. The pre-stitched die cuts saved me from having to do any stitching myself.

Thank-you so much for stopping by today. Hope you've been inspired to show someone how grateful you are for them!

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As promised, we are announcing the winner of a Love Notes prize pack. Crate's NEWEST Valentine's Day collection can be seen HERE. We want to formally congratulate...

"Oooh, can I pick two favorites?!! I love the adorable papers (especially the deep pink zig zags and the black and white XO) and the stamp set!! Thanks for the chance to win some sweet goodies!" 
Posted by: karenladd | November 04, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Karen, we are so happy to send you the Love Notes prize pack!! Please forward your information to [email protected]. CONGRATS!! Hopefully, you adore the goodies!

Have a great day folks and thank you for sharing your "love" with us!! 

Give Thanks Cards and Invitations w/Katie Ehmann

During all of November and December, Crate is bringing you a week-to-week celebration of holiday themed creations with the help of our finest CP Gals! Each week will be dedicated to something new and different - from cards to DIY spreads, we're reigning in the season of giving with crafty ideas from the heart for both the home, and loved ones. This momentous event goes until the magical date, December 25th. Visit daily - there will be lots to admire and try!

This week, the highlighted theme is "Give Thanks" - a perfect excuse for card making and expressing gratitude to that special someone in your life.

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The Close Knit collection provides the perfect warm, cozy colors for card making. The rich brown wooden accents and vintage prints are certain to brighten a loved one's day upon receipt! I crafted four cards with Close Knit -- two 'thank-you' cards and a special card for a close friend that is experiencing a rough time.

For the first thank you card, I began with the large wooden veneer flower and carried that theme in the sentiment with the wood grain Thickers and heart shaped 'you' die cut. To finish the look, I added stitched banner accents and a decorative strip along the bottom.

For the second thank-you card, I cut the woodgrain heart from the accent patterned paper sheet, and used my Silhouette Cameo to create the title. The font is 'Wintermelon'. Finally, I sewed a few strips of patterned paper and folded up the edges for added dimension.

On the invitation, I chose a sentiment sticker from Party Day, then added chipboard pieces, stickers, wood veneer and a wooden brad. The vintage cameo patterned paper, along with the cameo brad, create a vintage family feel for this invite.

Finally, I used the stitched HUGS accent backed with white cardstock and foam adhesive for this card. Die cuts, chipboard, a wooden brad and a dimensional heart sticker add cozy details that I hope will put a smile on my friend's face!

Thanks for joining me today, CP Fans! Happy Fall!

Layering it Up w/ Christine Middlecamp and Flea Market!

I have a love for color that goes beyond anything imaginable. When Flea Market made its debut, I felt entirely at home with its color palette. And even though it didn't necessarily reflect the season, there were still parts and pieces that reminded me of Autumn, especially within the "yellow/gold" category.

A couple of weeks ago, my young six-year-old son, Ethan, took to throwing leaves in the air while out with a friend. After having processed the images of the leaf-throwing festivity, the gold leaves brought me the direction of Flea Market. I printed three of the images in black and white, and pulled out this magazine...

and this inspirational piece from Pinterest...

{Image Source: Design Work Life}

I then crafted three cards, each individually assembled and meant for display either in a frame or elsewhere. With the first card already posted, allow me to share with you the other two cards, their close-ups and the supply stash that brought them about.

Lets be honest here - Flea Market's vellum camera is about as cool as it gets. I layered it up with pieces from the Flea Market Ephemera Pack and good old black/white polka-dotted washi tape.

I have a crush on Flea Market's Canvas Polaroid Frames, but I went a different direction in using one of them. I chopped the sewn banner, "love", from the peach/pink hexagon patterned frame and layered it beneath a small black frame with vintage variegated ribbon and dark peach glitter.

Speaking of which, I want to quickly introduce you to a glitter that rates top on my list of "prettiest glitter selection ever"! It's called "Art Glitter" and is available in every color known to man. It's predominantly known within the card making arena, but is big in mixed media as well. I love the stuff - and it matches great with many of Crate's collections :)

Moving along to card number two...

This card has a wee bit more peppiness than the last thanks to the addition of bright, bold pink and an engaging line of round layered embellishments. It's a cute compilation of scraps from Flea Market and Close Knit.

On top those scraps is more washi tape. I want to quickly remark upon the subject of washi tape because I'm a huge fan of it like many of you out there. I store my bundles of washi roles on a large turquoise glass cake platter. They're an immediate attention grabber in my scrapbook room. The cake stand sits front and center on my desk...and for good reason; creating color combos from washi is addictive and fun. 

See what I mean? This particular combo was pulled from the colors on the cover of the magazine I shared earlier on. I used it as inspiration for my three cards.

If ever in the market for solidifying the perfect color palette, start with washi first. They're easy to pick up, move around and scatter about. It's the perfect excuse to grow your washi collection, too!

Finally, card number three. What can I say? This is my favorite card of the bunch! The juxtaposition of the curving lines and triangles is poetic genius! The perky yellow clothespin {Close Knit Chipboard} is icing on the cake - a last minute addition. Everything about it just feels right.

Want a hint as to how to draw perfect circles like these {with the arrows}? 

If you look closely, the outlining on the SN. packaging is a common theme amongst all my cards. I applied the same type of swooshing to my designs using two very simple items before accenting them with gold splatter.

Curved lines are easy to orchestrate with the assistance of a round cup and a black tech pen {I prefer the '.8' tip sized tech pen - but experiment with all sizes 'til you find one you like}. I placed the cup over the side of each card multiple times in different spots and traced around it's top to create overlapping lines. I then decorated them with hand drawn arrows. The effect is graphic and unifying.

 And that brings us to the end ~ what an honor it is to be here, with you, on behalf of Crate Paper. Do consider Flea Market on that next Fall project! Break the norm and go bold! I promise, you won't regret it!

Pocket Sized Crate Paper Mini Albums w/Rebecca Luminarias

Hi there, everyone! We're going to make some tiny treasures today! I don't know about you, but I personally find itty-bitty things irresistible! Isn't the Nano cuter than the iPod? Who can resist baby hedgehogs and mini clothespins?! And don't get me started on babies and their tiny pants -- especially jeans, right? How much cuter can you get? With that feeling in mind, I set out to make baby-sized paper goods. They're pretty simple to whip up and I've offered a few helpful hints along the way so grab an espresso -- because it's a teeny cup of coffee, of course -- and have a look!

I made a notebook and two albums, all pocket-sized. My idea is that these are portable and easy to mail. You can pretty much accessorize with whatever fancies you; I chose mostly items from the Flea Market collection, with a few Close Knit embellishments mixed in. The 6 x 6 paper pads are especially nice to use, since the papers are scaled down versions of the originals.

{Some tools here are my preferences and will vary based upon your embellishment choices.}

Tools: bone folder, ruler or scoring board, scissors, adhesive (your preference), pinking sheers, decoupage glue, binder clips, small pliers, small paper punches.

Let's start with the notebook. You can see from the photo that it's small enough to fit inside a small handbag -- the finished size measures only 2" x 3". The matchbook-style is also the basis for the albums, and you probably already know how to make one, but just in case you don't, here's how to do it:

I chose "Tag Sale" from the 6 x 6 paper pad and trimmed off a 2-inch length. These paper pads are actually 6" x 6 7/16" with a 7/16" border at the top. I chose to keep the border attached and use the ready-made perforation as part of my design.

Score the backside of your paper at 3" (from the opposite end of the perforated border).

{Tip: I have an inexpensive trimmer that I use only for scoring; I just switched out the cutting blade for a scoring blade. It's especially helpful if you do a lot of folding -- for cards, rosettes, paper pockets, etc. -- and it doesn't take up a lot of space.}

Fold your paper down at the crease and then fold the border up; your finished size will be 2" x 3" with the folded border. You'll have a handy little matchbook without a whole lot of work.

For the notepad part, I cut twelve 1.75" x 2.5" pieces of "Open Air" (from the standard 12 x 12 size) and stacked the pile of them together with two binder clips for a tight hold. To avoid imprint marks on my papers from the clips, I inserted small squares of cardboard on each side.

Next, apply a generous amount of glue to the top edges. (I used Martha Stewart Decoupage glue, but most craft glues will work -- Mod Podge, PVA, etc.) Because this paper is heavy weight, you will want to coat the edge liberally and allow a long drying time -- 40 minutes or until it's dry to the touch. Lighter weight papers require a thinner application and take about half the drying time.

When your paper pad is dry, adhere it to the inside of your matchbook. You can jot down notes and lists, and then tear them off one piece at a time. I was originally going to use the lined side of "Open Air" but when I saw the soft pink pieces of the bokeh hearts side, I couldn't resist! What beautiful lists I'll be making!

Embellish the cover as you wish. Due to the small size, the busy print, and the idea of keeping this in my purse, I went easy on flair with a simple gold-trimmed die cut and cabochon.

Next up is a tiny album, with the same cover style. I removed the perforated border for this one, so it simply folds in half. "Antique" is one my very favorites from Flea Market. The lines of the whitewashed wood are gorgeous, and it's also a great neutral -- I used this paper for both my boy and my girl albums.

I also took full advantage of the small phrases from the 6 x 6 size of "Market" for embellishing both albums. Their miniature size is not only the right scale for my photos, but making great use of paper is a good way to keep the bulk down. Not to mention that there are so many different sayings, there's probably one for all of your photo ops.

{Tip: pinking sheers are the perfect tool for creating one-step notched ends.}

Instead of the mini notepad style, I made a pullout album instead. I cut a 1.75" x 10" strip from the 12 x 12 of "Memories". I scored the chevron side at 2" and 6", then flipped the paper over to the genealogy side and scored at 4" and 8". After scoring, I "fan" folded the strip.

Adhere the back of the first flap to the inside cover and decorate as you choose. This bitty album is about a family trip we took last Christmas up to the Redwood Forest. My little guy is obsessed with monster trucks so when we saw this awesome monster bus parked on the side of the road, we HAD to stop for some pictures.

Speaking of photos..these albums are miniature so your photos will need to be, as well. Mine are 1.25" x 1.25". You can print them out at that size on your personal printer or use your favorite photo-printing service. (I used the PostalPix app for my iPhone (postalpix.com). It's also available for Android users.)

{Tip: if you also go the PostalPix route, you'll choose to make a 2 x 2 grid photo with 9 different photos. Save the grid, then select it again as a 4 x 4 photo.}

{An extra tip: I love the button-brads from Close Knit, but, as in this case, don't always want to use the prong. It's easily removed with a pair of small pliers...}

Just pull and twist off...

Most of us enjoy the regular mini album and love how they're so much bang for your buck. But you might be wondering what you'll do with a pocket album such as these. Well, they're light and travel well -- keep it in your purse, store in a fraction of the space, or send it across the country. My family lives 3000 miles away from us and I'll admit that I'm not the greatest at keeping everyone up-to-date on our ever-changing and growing children. These sweet albums are personal and handmade, and capture the spirit of my little ones perfectly. They will also fit into a standard envelope for easy mailing.

They'll also nestle into these tiny tins for safe keeping...

Embellish the tins as you like. I kept mine simple again, so I -- or my mom, if I sent this to her -- can carry it in a purse. There's so much stuff in there already that I didn't want anything overly decorated that would be destroyed with the first "rummage". The gold tiled letters are flat so no extra bulk is created. Although they come adhesive-ready, I did add extra dabs of glue to the back of each one to ensure they stay put.

If you like mini albums, I hope you'll try one of these pocket-sized babies sometime. They're awfully fun to create and are a snap to put together! Happy Crafting!

Crate Chalkboard - Tag Box & Two Autumn Layouts

It's Day 2 of chalkboard happiness here on the Crate Paper blog. Whether jotting down a simple message on an old school chalkboard or compiling memories on a layout, the influence of today's chalkboard trend is far reaching. Just take a look at what these ladies have created!

I love the feel of the cozy new Fall collections from Crate Paper; Flea Market & Close Knit. They are ideal for documenting the warmth and beauty of Autumn. I decided to create a layout about a special morning I'd spent with my mother, eating breakfast and enjoying the peace and quiet of our home...it was touching and a moment I want to remember for a long, long time. 

This week's chalkboard theme is a challenge for me because I love bright colors and lots of white space. To my surprise though, I was more than pleased with the final outcome - a minimal layout balanced by a Maggie Holmes gilded gold chalkboard and an inviting table setting adrift with steam. Beautiful.

 

I love the little chalkboard frame embellishments in the Flea Market collection. They're very realistic looking and were the very first images that popped into my head when I heard that chalkboards were the theme this week. Tags are one of my most favorite things to make; you can make them as simple or as ornamental as you'd like, usually in a short amount of time. I make them a lot. This time, however, I wanted to change them up a little and come up with new ways to incorporate them into my gift package. What better way than with the button-brads from Close Knit? They matched my tags and ended up being the perfect closure for the bags--just fold them over, punch or pierce a hole, stick the prongs through and fasten. The bag stays closed but my recipient can still detach and even reuse the tag. For the boxes, I just used my paper piercer (and awl works, too) to poke a hole in the top of the box and attach the brad and tag. No adhesives needed! These tags are decorative enough that the packages don't really need any other embellishments. How easy can you get?!

 

Hello Everyone! Naomi here with a chalkboard themed layout! I really enjoyed this assignment. I just LOVE anything chalkboard..it just makes me happy! I also love Fall, so combine the two and I'm in scrapbooking heaven! For this layout, I took a favorite photo of my son throwing leaves and enlarged it for the layout. I then hand cut some leaves out of several patterned papers from Close Knit, Flea Market and some gold papers. For added texture, I attached them with twine and used them as photo corners for the photo. I love the chalkboard sticker in the "Flea Market" collection, so I layered that on top of the leaves.

To further add to the chalkboard theme, I used some of my favorite chalkboard looking fonts from dafont.com (free ones, woo hoo!) and then made a black document in Photoshop and crafted this design that includes my favorite Fall quote by William Cullen Bryant. I felt the quote really matched the flying leaves and my son's smile. I then used some chalkboard tape and a white chalk marker to add a bit of journaling below the photo. There are so many ways to play with the awesome chalkboard trend right now - be creative with it 'cause it'll take you just about anywhere.

Into the Woods - Sophie Crespy

Hi dear Crate Paper fans! Sophie here to tell you how crazy I am about all the latest wood to be found in the new 2013 Fall Collections; Flea Market & Close Knit. They are full of wood loveliness - patterned papers, die cut wood pieces, brads, stickers, Thickers and so much more. I wanted to use every little bitty piece!

I will focus most my attention on Close Knit, at least for today. I created three layouts using both a wood background and various wood accents.

Here is the first layout:

For this one, I used the wooden patterned paper, "Memories", from Close Knit. It looks like a beautiful inlaid floor and I love the mix of colors. It reminds me of the interwoven thread my girl is using for her new knitting project.

I cut a piece a paper the same width as my photo, backed them with yellow paper ("Fabric") and set them on top a happy green background ("Togetherness").

Then, I played up the chevron pattern. I accented it with diagonals trimmed from other Close Knit patterned papers using pop dots.

I also added two lovely epoxy wood brads on my layout as another unifying element and to further emphasize the "wood" theme.

I trimmed the title with my Cameo and and placed it on with 3D adhesive as well!

 

On the Second Layout:

I used this gorgeous wood paper called "Laughter" as a background on half of the layout.

Because the layout has strong linear lines, I balanced them with circular shapes. I punched out pieces from both the wood and green patterned papers and set out to create a visual triangle with them. The cute brads with the boy and girl silhouettes were the perfect addition to my photos and wooden background.

On the right side, I used clusters of embellishments; buttons, an arrow, a speech bubble and that tiny little house (can you spot it?). Oh how I love these!

I used a tone-on-tone title to keep with the theme.

 

Finally, I would like to share a third layout:

Of course, I've already shared this layout on my blog, but I think it's a good example of how well bright colors work with this wood "Laughter" paper. The rich brown color is deep enough to almost resemble a black background, making it the ideal Neutral!

The red, yellow and green "pop off" the page while emitting lots of energy and happiness.

I hope to have convinced you that wood is a fabulous option thanks to it's versatility and flexible nature. Not surprisingly, it's the perfect pick to document all your Autumn outings, too! Enjoy and have fun with all of Crate's wooden loveliness. We'll see you on Monday!

Close Knit Family Canvas :: Jeanette Lee

Hey everyone, Jeanette here with a fun and interactive canvas project that is bound to add more love and warmth to your home.

Even though my family members and I are close, we hardly take photographs together. So, when opportunities arise, we take annual shots to commemorate the growth of the family. Through the years, we have grown in numbers - from the additional members of my brother and sister-in-laws, to the birth of my nieces.

I decided to work on altering a canvas frame for the family wall and to hang it up in the living room.

These are the supplies needed to get started...

Plain Canvas, Kraft Envelopes with Journaling Cards and the Close Knit Collection.

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Believe it or not, all you need to create the layers for this project are two sheets of tags and accent cut-outs. This is my work-in-progress. I used wood veneers, epoxy button brads and ephemera die-cuts to craft a variety of designs for my tags. Seeing whatever you have on hand helps to make the scrapbooking process go by faster.

The goal was simple; focus on one large element for each tag - this could mean an embellishment or a photo. If ever stuck, I would move on to the next tag. Inspiration was bound to hit again, so I knew I could always return where I'd left off.

When it came to complimenting photographs, additional embellishments were kept to a minimum to ensure that the photos took center stage.

Once done, I played around with the positioning of the tags until they felt right. I used my ruler to ensure that each tag was perfectly aligned. Thereafter, I secured the tags onto the canvas with strong adhesive.

As a finishing touch, I jotted down personal messages to my family members. I temporarily adhered the cards to scratch paper, put them through the typewriter and typed away.

Thanks for spending time with me, today! I hope to have inspired you to start on an altered canvas - it's a yearly tradition that you can make your own for years to come!

Three Layouts + Lots of Photos :: Evelyn Pratiwi Yusuf

I know that the many of you have a lot of photos to scrap, but find yourself including only one or two photos on a single page. In the end, you're left with precious photos undocumented and you haven't a clue what to do with them. Today, I've got some great ideas for building multi-photo layouts that surpass the "two-photo" mark and are quick and easy to make! Rarely does a moment call for just one photo, so let me show you three beautiful layouts that are a prime example of "multi" at it's best with the help of Crate Paper's newest collections; Flea Market and Close Knit.

On this layout, I used four photos sized at 6 x 9 centimeters. First, I divided the layout into three sections; left, right and bottom. The top half is equally divided, with the left-half devoted entirely to my photos. To balance them, the right-half demos a large area of journaling and a playful arrangement of embellishments. To bring the photos together and to make them "pop", I matted them with gold vellum from the Flea Market collection. The journaling was typed up on the computer and printed out on white cardstock before being trimmed and added to the layout. If not confident in your handwriting, choose a carefree script font to replace it. Finally, I placed a title along the bottom that stretches across both areas, right and left. 

 

With this next layout, I had four landscape photos showing what I wore on the day of my birthday. This time around, I spread them across the entire layout. I used the Close Knit collection to divide the page into two parts; top (pictures) & bottom (title).

I pushed for more layering with these photos to create a dynamic feel and to give the impression of a clothes-line fashion board.  I hung the photos from thread and dressed the area up with clothes pins, epoxy droplets and buttons! Together, the photos are front and center!

The bottom consists of layered chipboard and wooden die-cut elements. Next to it, is the layout's title, constructed from large sized alphas intended to balance my fashionable photo line-up!

 

For this last layout, I combined both portrait and landscape photos. As the entrance, the top is where I positioned the layout's largest photo. On either side of it are two portrait photos. In the lower right corner, I balanced the large photo with two smaller photos. If you look at the layout closely, you'll notice that the composition looks like the letter "x" - the photos sit opposite of each other.

I covered the remaining blank spots with matching patterned paper and embellishments from the Flea Marker collection.

Good Luck - it's time to experiment with your own multi-photo mix! Even though it might seem difficult in the beginning, you'll be surprised by the end result and how easy it is to make a layout with lots of photos! See you at my next post; Evelyn Pratiwi Yusuf.

Sweet and Tidy Gift Boxes :: CP Gal Magda Mizera

Hello CP Fans, it's Magda here with some ideas for pretty gifts. When starting my photography business, I thought it a nice gesture to give my clients handmade gifts. It also seemed like a great way to show them how special and unique they were to me and how much I appreciated being there, with them, to capture their inner circle of family and friends.

The packaging began with the creation of various boxes for storing photo-related correspondence such as gift cards and photo session invitations. Eventually, I went about making boxes for photos, too.

 I admit that the boxes are a grand success - my clients are happy with such personalized treatment because each and every box I give is made with love and is different from the next. They smile upon seeing the boxes, which makes me so very happy. I figure it's the least I can do after they afford me the opportunity to be a "small" part of their lives - behind the lens and on paper. 

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As an extra treat, here are a few layouts I recently created from the new Flea Market & Close Knit collections. The first pays homage to circles and the joy of Friday and the next, to an assembly of petite embellishments arranged playfully around a quaint photo about mingling and a "home full of love". 

They are precious, aren't they? It doesn't really take a whole lot to reflect upon life's small moments - which makes these layouts all the more special. Have a lovely weekend! We'll see you Monday!

Happy Little Garland :: CP Gal Rebecca Luminarias

Hey there, folks! Rebecca here today, and I'm sharing a sweet and simple home decor project with you. The CP Gals have been showing you all kinds of fun designs with the new collections and I'm so excited that it's my turn now! While I can't wait to dive head first into Maggie Holmes' new line, I just couldn't stop myself from using the wood shapes from Close Knit first. I am completely smitten with them, especially for Fall! That dark wood is rich, elegant and warm; it reminds me of toasty fires on chilly autumn days.

To make the garland, I picked out the shapes I wanted to use first. I chose the boy and girl cameos to represent my two little sweets, Gus and Nemy. And since the two of them are so close to my heart, I also used hearts and the L-O-V-E cutouts.

Next, I chose my papers. I think the warmth of the dark wood pairs beautifully with yellow -- also warm -- so I stuck mostly to papers with that color in them. I find the "Memories" chevron to be somewhat of a masculine pattern so I matted the boy cameo on top of it. The feminine floral of "Seamstress" is oh so pretty for the little girl. Actually, picturing those flowers peeking out from underneath her is what kick-started this whole endeavor! "Fabric" is one of my most favorite papers from Close Knit, given it's all over delightfulness! Can I just tell you that I'm a hoarder/sucker for every single yellow patterned paper Crate has ever released?! It's true. Last but not least, I went with "Needle & Thread" for the woven wheat-colored hearts. It's a wonderful light neutral to contrast with to the dark wood.

I dug through my paper punches to find the best fit for each of the wood shapes, keeping in mind that I wanted a symmetrical line when the garland was all said and done. Medallions, hearts, scalloped ovals and pointed labels worked beautifully here. This is not a very big nor heavy piece and I wanted to keep it dainty so I used a long piece of gold thread, simply stitched through each paper shape.

{Tip: I doubled the stitch so the individual shapes would stay put and not slide up and down the thread.}

With that, my garland was complete. In a short amount of time, and using just a handful of items, I have a sweetly simple piece that celebrates our family. Now all I have to do is pick a spot to hang it in my house..thanks for hanging out with me today!