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Mini Pocket Planner with Sandra

Hi and welcome to the Crate Paper Blog. It's me, Sandra and today I'm sharing my Mini Pocket Planner that I created with the Disc Planner Punch Board and embellishments from the fabulous Day to Day Collection. I love this punch board because it allows you to create planners in any size and style you want to. The Mini Pocket Planner fits into smaller bags and it’s perfect to write down ideas and plans on the go. Let’s have a look at the pocket planner:

 

I started by cutting several pieces of paper to size 3”x 4”. I also cut two pieces of acetate foil to protect the cover pages.

Next, I used the Disc Planner Punch Board to punch all papers at 24, 37 and 50. I used these particular measures because they fit the Floral Charm Tassel Bookmark, which also has three punched holes.

Then, I added the discs. I started with the cover and the back. And then I inserted the papers step-by-step. It’s quite easy and it doesn’t take a lot of time to insert the papers into the discs.

Once the pocket planner was all set up, I started to add stickers, sticky notes and some stamped details. TIP: As a nice feature, I added a slip-in pocket. Just glue two papers together, add a notch at the top with a circle punch. The pocket is great for secret messages or flat memorabilia.   

My mini pocket planner is a nice addition to the large planner that is available with the Day to Day Collection. And you can add more papers or pockets if you need to.

I hope you like my Mini Pocket Planner with the Day to Day Collection. Have fun creating your own pocket planner. Don’t forget that you can create planners and notebooks in different sizes with the Disc Planner Punch Board. It’s such a fun tool to work with!

Have fun creating with your favorite Crate Paper Collections today!

Yours, Sandra

Supplies: Crate Paper Day to Day Paper Clips (373028), Charms (373029), Floral Charm Tassel Bookmark (373032), Small Mint Planner Discs (373035), Sticker (373038, 373039, 373040), Washi Tape (373041), Disc Planner Punch Board with adjustable Punches (373044), Stickers (373046), Acrylic Stamps (373047), Note Pages (373050), Sticky Notepads (373051), Binder Clips (373058), Sticky Notepads (373093), Stickers (373094), Flourish Anne (344361), Poetic (344366), Heritage Sincerely (350936)

8.5x11 Double Page Layout with Bea Valint

Hey, everyone! It’s Bea here and I’m so excited to be rounding off ‘Double page scrapbook layouts’ weeks here, on the Crate Paper blog! I have to admit that I rarely create a double page layout so today’s project was a little bit challenging for me. But trying new techniques and ideas is always fun, and I enjoyed so much moving out of my comfort zone!

This is the double page layout I created for today:

To create my layout I used the adorable Magical Forest collection. As you can see, this time I decided to use 8.5x11” size layouts as the parts of my project. For both pages, I chose the Childhood patterned paper as the background. I trimmed down the papers into 8.5x11”, and I placed them next to each other with the rainbow pattern side up, but in mirrored direction. I knew that I wanted to use a large photo to my layout, so I printed out one of my favorite photos of my daughter and me from last fall. My idea was to decorate mostly the left side of the layout, and to add the large photo with journaling tags to the right.

I started to create the left side with fussy cutting a bunch of beautiful flowers and leaves from the Meadow patterned paper. I also cut some simple flower shapes using my electronic cutting machine from patterned papers. I added dimension to the flowers with bending up the petals. I arranged all those beauties around the page, and used foam adhesive to add more dimension.

I chose a piece of ephemera with the meaningful ‘Grow like a wildflower’ phrase as my title. I adhered the title to the center of the left page with a fabric bow under.   

Magical Forest collection is jam-packed with cute animal stickers and I couldn’t resist adding the adorable bunny and fox sticker to my flower cluster. Can you find the tiny grasshopper sticker on the left side?

I hope you liked my layout and I could inspire you to try out new creative ways to document your precious memories! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Magical Forest collection | Childhood (351000), Critters (350998), Always (351002), Wildflower (351003), Meadow (350999), Sunlight (350996), Stickers (351012), Fabric Bows (351017), Sticker Book (351020), Ephemera Pack (351022)

Double Page Layout Spread with Amber Leal

Hi friends! It’s Amber and I’m so happy to be up on the Crate Paper blog today sharing a fun double layout project! I had never done a double page layout before so it was refreshing to try something new when it comes to 12x12 layouts.

I decided to document two similar photos. They match nicely because they were taken on the same day and they capture the same floral arrangement. I wanted the two layouts to also have some matching similarities, but to also be different as well.

To start, I picked two of my favorite patterned papers. Then I mounted both of my photos of the same yellow floral patterned paper. On the pink paper layout, I decided to incorporate elements from the rainbow paper. I trimmed some of the rainbow stripes and adhered those down onto the top left corner of the pink paper. Then I trimmed a strip of the light wood grain paper and stuck that strip onto the bottom edge of the pink paper. I then started adding my ephemera pieces and cardstock stickers! My favorite addition is probably that lovely pink fabric bow.

On the rainbow paper layout, I wanted the rainbow stripes to be well seen. So I stuck my photo down toward the left side of the paper. I put it at a slight angle and then added my ephemera and stickers at angles moving downward as well. The “grow like a wildflower” piece was perfect for this photo! As a finishing touch, I added strips of washi tape to each side edge of the layout.

I really like how these layouts turned out because even though they look different at first glance, their colors, elements, icons, and photos are cohesive and match. They will look gorgeous side by side in an album, that’s for sure! I definitely may try to use this technique in the future. This is a great idea for documenting multiple photos from the same day or place.

I hope you enjoyed this double page layout! Have a beautiful day!

Supplies: Magical Forest - Discover (351005), Wildflower (351003), Childhood (351000), Ephemera Pack (351022), Washi Tape (351019), Fabric Bows (351017), Cardstock Stickers (351012)

Craft Room Inspiration

Before we do anything to our craft room, we love to see what others have done! So today we want to show you some behind the scenes looks at the craft rooms of our design team members along with a special look at Maggie Holmes' craft space! Let's get started!

Peaceful + Inspiring

Bea Valint's craft room is just gorgeous! We love how the space feels functional, yet still displays her gorgeous projects! To see more of Bea's craft room, click here.

Clean + Modern

We are blown away by just how CLEAN Jessy's craft space is! How does she do it!? To see more of her craft space, click here.

Cozy + Cute

Flora's space is not only cozy, it is so cute! Love the pops of pink and teal throughout the space along with the open workspace! To see more of Flora's craft room, click here.

Colorful + Eclectic

Incredible right? This room just exudes creativity! No wonder Sandra makes such gorgeous projects in her space! To see more of her craft space, click here

Beautiful + Functional

Not only is this space incredibly organized, it has the most beautiful creative touches in every corner! We also love that she has space for her daughter to craft next to her. What a special space! To see more of Lorilei's craft room, click here.

Classy + Fabulous

Of course Maggie's craft space is incredible! She has an entire craft room series on her blog. Check it out here!

Thank you for joining us as we gather gorgeous craft room inspiration! Have a craft room you want to show off? Tag us at #cpcraftrooms! 

Until next time!

XO,

The CP Team

6x6 Coordinating Scrapbook Layouts

Hi Ladies! It’s Flóra back on the Crate Paper blog. Today I am showing you a cute 6x6 double page. This is the first time I tried to make a double layout and to be honest it was a great challenge. It is always exciting to try something new. For today’s project I used the super cute Magical Forest collection.  I love every single bit of it. The cute critters and beautiful wild flowers are my favorites.

I have picked the Wildflower patterned paper for the background. I trimmed 6x6 pieces and placed one-one 3x4 photos on the pages. I fixed them with double sided tapes and lovely washi tapes on the side and top. I decorated the left layout with double rainbows, chipboard banner and tiny mushrooms. I added small fussy cut flowers from Meadow paper and some Chipboard stars. Love how it turned out!

I placed the title on the second page using the gorgeous Alpha Thickers. I placed a flag sticker from 6x12 Sticker Sheet and under the adorable fox from Chipboard Sheet. To create the connection between the two pages, I added stars to the right page, too.

It was a fun way to use the new Magical Forest collection. Make sure to try out how to create a double page. You can play with the sizes to find out what works best for you. You can definitely go big and try a 12x12 page, or make something small such as 8x8 or 6x6. Thanks for stopping by here!

 

Used supplies:

Magical Forest: 12x12 Paper - Wildflower (351003), 12x12 Paper - Meadow 350999, Alpha Thickers - Park (351009), 6x12 Sticker (351012), 12x12 Chipboard (351011), Washi Tape (351019), Waterfall Sticker Book (351020)

Maggie Holmes Disc Planners Now Available at JOANN

We are absolutely thrilled about our new planner program, Day to Day with Maggie Holmes. To shop the collection, head the the JOANN website.

 

We are looking forward to seeing your incredible planner spreads. Don't forget to tag us #cratepaper and #mhdaytoday! Wishing you a lovely weekend and happy planning!

XO, 

The CP Team

Double Page Scrapbook Layout with Magical Forest

Hello, Crate Paper friends! It's Lorilei here with you today, sharing a double-page spread using the gorgeous and whimsical Magical Forest collection!  The Magical Forest collection is just so cheerful and happy, and I found myself being inspired by rainbows!

I started the two-page spread with the large layout (right side) I thought that would set the tone for both pages to flow together.  There are so many papers I love in the collection, so I trimmed my white background down to 10"x10" to layer pretty papers behind it!  I chose a large photo (4"x6") and built the page around the photo.  I had plenty of white space on the photo and the rainbow tag I cut from the Sunlight paper fit perfectly there.  The tag became the theme for both pages! 

I layered a strip of Sunlight paper behind the photo and embellished the page with a large clear sticker (Oh My Darling Make Your Own Magic) and the dream stamp from the Magical Forest Stamp Set.  I added the Make Believe banner and shimmery heart from the Magical Forest Ephemera pack to finish off the tag!

Next up, I tackled the left side of the double-page spread.  I should let you know that I have not made very many double pages!  This is my fifth time!  They do flow so nicely in an album!  I decided to approach the design of the page as though it was a pocket page.  I trimmed another piece of the Sunlight (rainbow) paper as a 4"x6" card I also trimmed the Willow cut-apart paper to serve as my "pocket" cards.  To further customize the cards, I used the base of the B card from the Willow paper and popped up the inside of the rainbow card on top.  Next, I went through the ephemera pack and pulled out bits and pieces to further enhance the feeling I was looking for!  I chose the Rise and Shine die-cut for my top main card.

I embellished my photos here and there with labels, word strips and the sweet copper puffy alpha stickers.  I added a bit of stitching to the spread for texture and a stitched white heart to each spread for more texture and dimension.

This was most certainly a fun project to work on; it is a great way to incorporate more photos and stories.  I love the way the pages are very different and go together so well, using a single collection makes easier work of achieving a nice flow!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Supplies - Magical Forest: 350996 SUNLIGHT / 350994 WILLOW / 351004 LITTLE /  / 351016 PUFFY ALPHA STICKERS  / 351012 6x12 STICKERS / 351020 STICKER BOOK / 351022 EPHEMERA PACK / 351019 WASHI TAPE SET

Magical Forest Double Page Scrapbook Layout

Hello and welcome to the Crate Paper Blog today. It’s me Sandra and I’m sharing a fun double page scrapbook layout inspiration with the charming and wonderful Magical Forest Collection. To create the layout, I picked two photos from a beach trip that we went on a couple of years ago. To decorate the layout pages, I picked embellishments to match the colors of each photo and layered them with foam pads.

The two layout pages are styled in a clean and simple way to make sure that the spread as a whole doesn't look too overloaded.

Then I cut two patterned papers to size 8.5"×11" each. Next, I attached some washi tape from Magical Forest onto the back as a spine. This is such an easy way to create a little booklet from the two layout pages. When you open the booklet, our beach story unfolds.

I decorated the front of the double page scrapbook layout booklet with three cute stickers from Magical Forest.

I just love this little fabric bow. It adds some texture and dimension onto the page.

On the second layout, I framed the bottom edge of the photo with ephemera pieces from Magical Forest. And I added a cute balloon sticker onto the photo.

I hope you like my double page scrapbook layout and feel inspired to create your own. Wishing you a lovely and creative day!

Yours,

Sandra

Supplies: Crate Paper - Magical Forest | Sunlight (350996), Childhood (351000), Stickers (351012), Fabric Bows (351017), Washi Tape Spools (351019), Stickers (351020), Ephemera Pieces (351022)

Magical Forest Encouragement Cards

 

There’s no denying that the new Magical Forest collection by Crate Paper is giving everyone all the whimsy vibes. I’m just smitten with the playful nature of it! When I got my hands on it, I wondered what I would make first. A Layout? Flip album? Something totally new? I decided I wanted to create something that would highlight the enchanting phrases in the collection because I love how they try to spark that child-like magic and wonder in all of us.

 

 

Being an adult can be so draining. There’s little room for wonder and magic when you’re bustling to stay afloat in life’s ocean of demands. But sometimes, there are those precious moments that remind us just how rich the joy of simple pleasures can be. Like the random sight of pretty flowers. Or a butterfly suddenly dancing across your face. That first sip of decadent hot chocolate. Even a word of encouragement found in the most unexpected place.

 

 

Simple joys like these inspire motivation to keep going or even start something new. And if I could make even one person feel a sense of joy or motivation amidst chaos - because I’ve often been the one needing it - then I’d consider myself pretty accomplished. 

 

I decided to create some encouragement cards to keep with me in my purse that I could leave in random places for people to discover - and hopefully find joy! My Nana taught me when I was a little girl that even the smallest act of kindness, even just a friendly smile, has the power to change everything for someone. That really stuck with me growing up, and this collection inspired me to act on that statement in a creative way. 

 

 

I took a few of my favorite patterned papers from the collection and trimmed them down to 4x3 inch cards. To make them more whimsical looking, I rounded the corners with the feature on my envelope punch board. Then I began embellishing!

 

 

Using ephemera and cardstock stickers, I detailed each card to say something encouraging. My favorite one is “grow like a wildflower.” I even included a couple ephemera pieces with cute phrases on them. After the encouragement cards were finished, I used my envelope punch board to make a small box envelope to hold all the cards inside. This way, I can easily carry it in my purse for easy access without risk of bending or damaging the cards.

 

 

Imagine discovering an encouragement handmade card in the most unlikely of places at the right time. There are days where we all struggle to have faith or stay positive. And it’s words and actions of kindness that sometimes make all the difference. Restaurants, gas stations, workplaces, park benches, and stores are just some ideas where you can leave these little encouragement cards for others to discover. You may never know it, but you could possibly change someone’s day with your creativity and kindness! That’s the very best part about this craft idea.

 

 

I hope someone feels inspired to give this a try. And if you don’t want to leave them for random people to find, keep them close and give them to dear friends and family when you gather. Or you can even keep them in places for yourself to see and stay encouraged throughout your day! Remember that your words have power and you can use them creatively to spread joy to others and even yourself. How magical is that?

 

 

Supplies: Magical Forest - Ephemera Pack (351022), Clear Sticker Book (351020), Puffy Sticker Alpha (351016), Cardstock Stickers (351012), Alpha Thickers (351009), Wildflower (351003), Childhood (351000), Wishes (350997), Sunlight (351996), Meadow (351999)

Pocket Organizer with Bea Valint

Hi, Crate Paper fans! It’s Bea here with my very first project using the ah-dorable Magical Forest collection! To be honest, I couldn’t be more excited about this collection! The papers are so bright and fun, and it’s made for feminine and masculine layouts! This is perfect for me since we have three boys and a girl! I love these type of collections. But there are other fun ways you could use them too. This time, I decided to create a home decoration which is perfectly usable as an organizer.

Do you remember the ‘Snail Mail’ pockets we sent to our creative friends to brighten their days? They were such popular projects and I loved to create them. This time I was inspired by those tiny packages, I just altered the pockets and enlarged the base to fit to the empty space on my daughter’s wall.

I started my project by cutting out the big heart base and the two pockets from patterned paper. I wanted to be sure that the pockets are strong enough to hold notebooks and journals, so I adhered the heart to a heavy cardstock base and stitched fabric pieces to the back of the pockets.

Next I machine stitched the pockets to the heart base, and added a ribbon to the top.

Magical Forest collection is jam packed with adorable stickers, and I couldn’t resist to add that pretty girl sticker to the bottom of the heart. I then arranged the ‘Let’s Play’ title above the girl using the beautiful gold Alphabet stickers from the collection.

I filled the pockets with tiny envelopes, mini albums, notebooks, and cards to inspire my daughter to get creative and play!

If you haven’t had the chance to check out Magical Forest collection then make sure you join us on the blog! The design team is bringing lots of inspiration your way!

Supplies: Magical Forest collection | Childhood (351000), Critters (350998), Always (351002), Wildflower (351003), Park Alphas (351009), Stickers (351012), Fabric Bows (351017), Wood Clothes Pins (351018), Sticker Book (351020), Ephemera Pack (351022),