Maggie Holmes Style Board by Crate Paper Frame

Have fun using Maggie Holmes Style Board Collection, on an unfinished frame to customize it! All you need to do is glue your paper, add stickers, and a glitter clothes pin to the side to finish it off! Just like that you have a beautiful frame to add your favorite photo to!

Printers Tray Created with Maggie Holmes "Style Board" Paper Collection

Create a special Printers Tray that will WOW Mom this Mother's Day! All you will need to create this stunning project is a black printers tray, 12x12 shadow box, supplies from the NEW Maggie Holmes Style Board Collection by Crate Paper, and then a 12x12 backless frame to give it a finished look!

You can also leave the backless frame off the front and place it on a easel to display!

*12x12 Shadow Box Frames on sale for $9.99 (reg $16.99) until May 18th, 2014

Crate Paper's Bundled Up Painters Tray by Design Team Member Arin Flynn

It is Arin here from A Piece of Life's Pie and I have been counting down the months, days, minutes to be able to post my Guest Designer Project for Craft Warehouse! I have to say I was beyond thrilled when I opened my box filled with the entire line from Crate Paper's Bundled Up! Can I just say {LOVE}! If this line does not get you into the festive spirit of the holidays, then nothing will. Living in Southern California, and being a girl from Colorado, I miss the snow and all that is considered "snow play", so having an obsession for snowmen and snow-ladies is not a far reach. Therefore, I put that obsession to some creative use! I decided to reclaim a wooden puzzle box my kids had laying around and transform it into a winter wonderland of festive snowmen and snow-ladies that will adorn my snowman themed mantel.

 

Here is what I used:

• Crate Paper Bundled Up - Journaling Cards
• Crate Paper Bundled Up- 12x12 Paper Pad
• Crate Paper Bundled Up - Chipboard Stickers
• Crate Paper Bundled Up - Button Brads
• Crate Paper Bundled Up - Ephemera Cardstock Die-Cut
• Crate Paper Bundled Up - Adhesive Badges
• DecoArt - Americana White Wash paint
• Foam brush
• Glue Pen
• Glitter (course and tinsel)
• Glue
• Glue Gun
• Hole Punch
• Paper Trimmer
• Ruler/Tape Measure

 
Here is how I did it: I first prepped the reclaimed wooden puzzle box by applying a coat of white wash paint. Once dried, I applied glue using a glue pen along all the box-face edges and then dusted with a combination of course and tinsel glitter. This really gave the project a nice "snowy" framing.
Once glitter was dry and set, I measured each box and then cut down sheets of the 12x12 pattern paper from the Bundled Up paper stack. Once cut, I glued down each cut sheet into the appropriate box.


Once all the paper sheets were securely in place, I began to build my theme scenes in each box using Crate Paper's Bundled Up journaling cards, chipboard stickers, buttons brads,s, and adhesive badges. To add a bit more pizzazz to the the chipboard sticker pennants, I punched a hole through the middle and added the button brads. I used hot glue to attach to the the box. I added Pop Dots to add height and depth to various embellishments throughout the entire project.
There you have it, a quick and simple project that uses something that you would normally find yourself building a scrapbook layout or a card with. Instead, you find yourself with a new piece of home decor or a sweet cherished gift.

Crate Paper {The Pier} Shadow box

                                   

Have you seen the NEW The Pier Collection by Crate Paper? It screams "It's summer time!" Create this simple shadow box frame by collecting sand or seashells from your favorite beach! Then add your Instagram photos to display through out the season along the mini clothes pins.                                                   


Supplies:

• Unfinished frame (cal-24)
• Wood candle stick (cal-44)
• Acrylic knob (yor-1794)
• Acrylic paint: Americana sea glass
• E6000 Glue
• Elmers wood glue
• Embellishment glue stick
• Crate Paper {The Pier} paper collection, Poolside 12x12 paper, Ephemera cardstock die-cuts, Chipboard stickers & layered stickers
• Jute String

Directions:

1. Glue wood candle stick base to the bottom of your shadow box frame using Elmers wood glue. let dry for a couple hours.
2. take glass out of the shadow box frame and paint entire frame and wood candle stick base.
3. Cut paper to fit the back of the shadow box then glue to the backing of the frame using glue stick.
4. Add cardboard sticker & die cuts to the back paper you just glued.
5. Clean glass and place back into shadow box frame. 
6. Add photos and die cuts to the close line using mini clothes pins.
7. add sand to the shadow box and close up the back of the frame. Use tape if sand is coming out of the sides.
8. Wrap the base with jute string and tie a knot.

Crate Paper {The Pier} Clipboard Frame DIY

NEW to Craft Warehouse stores is the new The Pier Collection by Crate Paper and this darling clipboard by Pebbles Inc! This project was fun to layer with all the new products! 

 

 Supplies:

• Unfinished Frame (NST-183)
• Crate Paper {The Pier} paper collection splash 12x12 paper, chipboard stickers, plastic alphabet, layered stickers, flags & ephemera cardstock die-cuts
• Mini Clipboard Pebbles Inc.
• Acrylic Paint Ceramcoat "Village Green"
• TomBow hook and loop fastener tabs
• Beacon paper glue
• Modpodge
• Foam brush

Directions:

1. Take glass out of frame, then paint the frame with acrylic paint. let dry.
2. Coat the top of your frame with Mod Podge and let dry.
3. Cut paper to fit the front of your frame then paint a second coat of Mod Podge and position your paper to the front of the frame. Press down and smooth the surface.
4. Let paper dry for about 30 min. then glue the plastic alpha on using Beacon paper glue.
5. Secure the clipboard on to the frame using TomBow hook and loop fasteners.
6. Embellish using the Ephemera cardstock die-cuts, layered stickers and flags. 

Crate Paper Shadow Box DIY

You don't have to be a scrap booker to create these simple Shadow Box décor.

 In the Black shadow box I decide to add a little glitter on the clothes pins and in the little vial. It gave it a little sparkle!

On the large Shadow Box I added a mini white frame to add detention. Then covered the edge with paper. You can see each sample at your local Craft Warehouse in person! 

Created By Sarah Owens For Craft Warehouse



Supplies for 8x8 Shadow Box:

• Black Shadow Box 8x8 (MCS-242)
• Crate Paper "DIY Shop" Paper Collection Kit, Bakers Twine, Layered Stickers and Die-cuts
• TomBow permanent tape runner
• All Night Media large & Small pop dots
• Tim Holtz idea-ology corked vials
• Lara Crafts mini spool and clothes pin
• Martha Stewart  gold glitter and glue.

Supplies for 12x12 Shadow Box:

• White Shadow Box 12x12 (MCS-44)
• 5x5 White frame (LFA-590)
• Crate Paper by Maggie Holmes Collection paper pack, embellishments, bows, hair clips and sequence.
• Tombow permanent tape runner
• All night media large and small pop dots

*  DIY Shop Collection on sale right now while supplies last!

You Make My Heart Smile Frame

With Mother's Day right around the corner, we will be featuring quick and easy Mother's Day gift ideas all week long! All you will need are the few supplies listed below and some love to create them for the Mother in your life!

Supplies:

• 12x12 Black Frame (LFA/488)
• Vinyl Words "You make my heart smile" vinyl
• Crate Paper "Maggie Holmes" collection - 12x12 "Captured" paper
• TOMBOW permanent tape runner

To see more Mother's Day projects, visit this month's ad on our website here!  

Mothers Day Tray

With Mother's Day right around the corner, we will be featuring quick and easy Mother's Day gift ideas all week long! All you will need are the few supplies listed below and some love to create them for the Mother in your life!  

Supplies:

• Black Photo Tray with White matt (BCI/101)
• Crate Paper "DIY Shop" paper collection. Ephemera pack & Dye Cuts
• TOMBOW permanent tape runner
• All Night Media small pop dots
• Scissors or Fiskers paper cutter 

To see more Mother's Day projects, visit this month's ad on our website here!  

Mail and Memo Board Organizer

With Mother's Day right around the corner, we will be featuring quick and easy Mother's Day gift ideas all week long! All you will need are the few supplies listed below and some love to create them for the Mother in your life!

Supplies:

• Burlap 12"x12" Frame (LFA/723)
• Metal basket (YOR/3046)
• Key Hook (YOR/3047)
• Clear push pins
• Zva Clear Rhinestones
• Ranger "Cloudy Day" alcohol ink
• E6000 Glue
• Crate Paper DIY Shop paper Collection & mail stickers

To find more Mother's Day inspiration, check out our monthly ad on our website, here! 

National Scrapbook Month Guest Designer Maggie Massey

Maggie Massey of Midwestern Girl, loves to get creative! Even though she is busy being "Mom" she still makes time to get crafty! Whether it is with home decor, a quick sewing project, or playing with paper, she makes time to create memories that last! 

When did you start scrapbooking?

I started in high school (about 25 years ago!) by putting photos into albums and then cutting out words and letters from magazines and gluing them in...and then I made my first more "modern" scrapbook after a girls' trip to Cancun about 16 years ago...I've been hooked ever since!

What keeps you motivated to document your life?
My kids really keep me motivated. Unfortunately, my Mom didn't have the time (or inclination?) to keep a record of our lives growing up and I sometimes really wish she had. There are so many things that I want my kids to remember...and so many things I want to remember for them. Plus, I just really love the artsy aspect to scrapbooking...I love making something out of little bits and pieces and I really need to feed my desire to create.

What do you use the most to take photos with?

Well, that really depends. I guess lately I've been using my cell-phone mostly to document everyday life. But for special occasions (birthdays, holidays etc.) I use my DSLR. 

What is on your scrapbook table right now?

Right now I have 2 projects that are in the works...some layouts that need to be photographed...3 bottles of Color Shine...paper scraps...an audio book (I love love love to listen while I scrap)...my art journal...and a torn up t-shirt I use to clean up messes.

What do you do to celebrate National Scrapbook Day?

I love checking out various scrapbooking sites on NSD...they usually have tons of inspiration available! I also try to do something creative...even if it's only working on a small project with the kids.

Layout shown with Maggie Holmes Collection by Crate Paper, NOW in stores!

Join us for our National Scrapbooking Event, May 4-May 6th 2013 (Wenatchee is on May 18th)!  To help celebrate there will be in store giveaways, make and takes, and special sale prices!

You can also enter to win prizes the entire month of May on Instagram! This is how to play:

1. Take a photo in Instagram while you are in Craft Warehouse anytime during the month of May (no purchase necessary).

2. Tag your photo by typing "@craftwarehouse" and "#craftwarehouse" so we can see your photo!

3. Each time you post a photo between May 1st - May 30th and tag us, you can be entered to win prizes!

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day!

Craft Warehouse is celebrating National Scrapbook Day all month long! Our blog is going to be filled with scrapbooking inspiration, guest designers, and our stores will help you celebrate like never before!

Our main event is May 4th-6th (Wenatchee is May 18th)! Feel free to copy and paste the below invitation and 40% off coupon (there will also be some in stores too)! Our main event will have Door Prizes given away every 15 minutes!

You will not want to miss the free Make In Takes every Saturday in May!

May 4th from 11:00am-4:00pm 

Mini Book - using Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Collection

Bead Shoppe Charm Wrap Bracelet

May 11th from 12pm-3pm

Photo Display Project - using Fancy Pants Designs Trend Setter Collection

Bead Shoppe Charm Wrap Bracelet (as shown above)

May 18th from 12pm-3pm

Star Journal Project - using Doodlebug Designs Take Note Collection

Bead Shoppe Charm Wrap Bracelet (as shown above)

May 25th from 12pm-3pm

Anchor Card and Envelope - using Fancy Pants Down by the Shore and Glitz Design Collections

Bead Shoppe Charm Wrap Bracelet (as shown above)

Along with in store prizes all month long, you can also enter to win prizes the entire month of May on Instagram! This is how to play:


1. Take a photo in Instagram while you are in Craft Warehouse anytime during the month of May (no purchase necessary).

2. Tag your photo by typing "@craftwarehouse" and "#craftwarehouse" so we can see your photo!

3. Each time you post a photo between May 1st - May 30th and tag us, you can be entered to win prizes!

A large thank you goes to all of our National Scrapbook Month Prize Sponsors!