{Reported by Paula Gilarde}
The Neighborhood Collection from Crate Paper is one of their new lines that was announced at CHA in January (2011). It's a fun Spring collection with adorable birds, flowers, banner and house motifs. The colors are bright and cheery, with a variety of blues, greens, pinks and lots of yellow, making it very suitable for all kinds of Spring and Summer layouts. The collection includes: 8 double-sided papers,12x12 self-adhesive chipboard accents, trim, eclectic buttons, layered chipboard, brads, border stickers, phrase stickers, alphas, a kit that includes the papers, stickers and diecuts that match the chipboard and finally a 6x6 paper pad with mini versions of 8 paper designs. Whew!
What I liked:
1. I loved (LOVED) the colors. I'm particularly happy that the color scheme includes multiple shades of both blue and pink together. I have a boy and a girl and this will work when scrapping either of them, separately or together. 2. The patterns in this kit are so versatile. Even though it's Springy themed, there's enough variety to be able to use these papers to scrap pretty much anything. And the patterns are so HAPPY. It made me happy just looking at them!
3. Did I mention that the collection is CUTE? I did? Ok. I love the 6x6 paper pack. I know it's not unique to Crate Paper but I think it's a great idea and I'm glad they jumped on the bandwagon. Oh and the buttons are adorable too!
What I disliked:
There's not a lot I didn't like about this entire collection. There's one paper that I wasn't wild about but because it's double-sided it doesn't matter, I can always use the other side! One minor nit-pick regarding the alpha stickers. I found the small ones hard to remove from the backing. What I made:
Easter card: This uses the 6x6 pad. The reduced size prints are perfect for card-making. The chipboard elements are a fun addition to cards too.
Eggsperts layout: I went along with the Springy/Easter theme in this one - the embellishments are just too cute! I used the die-cut banner (which is also available in chipboard).
Welcome home card: Again using the 6x6 paper pack. The banner sticker sheet has the cutest fence strip.
Where and How Much:
Product Name: Neighborhood CollectionManufacturer: Crate Paper
MSRP: $0.89-$15.99
Available at: scrapbook.com, 2peas.com and Live2Scrapbook.com*
What do you think? Is this something you like or not really your style? Let us know! Leave a comment by midnight EST on Tuesday to be entered to win a prize pack from Crate Paper!
65 comments:
Fun colors and patterns - I'm not too sure if I'd use all the imagery, but I usually get very far with my kits if I think outside the box a little...
Huge fan of Crate paper..love your cards and layout!
Love this line! Love the layouts!
Great projects!! I love Crate paper!!!
I love Crate Paper - and this new collection is sure not to disappoint! Your projects really showcased the collection's potential!
I love Crate Paper. This line is a win.
Crate Paper is awesome!! I love this cheerful collectiion!
great projects as always paula! lvoe this line!
I love Crate!!!
I might have to steal your eggsperts title... so cute!
Crate Paper is heading to the top of my favs list. This particular collection is just darling. CP has fabulous chip elements.
I love Crate Paper and this does not disappoint! Cute projects by you!!! :-) Thanks for a chance to win!
I've always like Crate Paper and I currently LOVE all the cute neighborhood and park themes, so yes, I love this line. :)
Really loving their latest releases - I esp love this collection and Emma's Shoppe. Really so many fun little elements!
I always like how Crate Paper coordinates their line so well - give lots of options
What you created is so CUTE!! What I really love about all Crate Paper is that they design their double-sided papers so well! I know that if one side isn't especially appealing to me, the other side will knock my socks off! I love the colors that they used in this collection! They work for so many different subjects! Hooray for Crate Paper! They're one of my favorites!
love what you did!! this is one of my favourite cha releases this year, tooooo much fun!!!
Very cute.
lovely projects.
this collection is so cute.
You can NOT go wrong w/Crate Paper.. you just can't!. It would be so much fun to play w/this collection. Thanks for the chance.
love this collection!! cute, funky, versatile!!! perfect for my house! Thanks for the chance!
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Such a fan of Crate Paper!
I love how you used this line for Easter photos, so often companies only use ultra bright colors, I've always loved the somewhat softly washed tones of Crate Paper, this one is great!
very cute! thanks for a chance to win it!
I love this one by Crate Paper...the colors are the best :)
Love the colors! Great one from Crate Paper.
I'm thrilled that they're now offering the 6x6 pads, love them! This collection is so bright and cheerful, I truly love everything about it. Great card and layout it really showed off the spring colors.
I love everything Crate brings out and this is no exception! totally adore this one - so versatile!
I'm loving all of Crate Paper's new lines! This one is so cute!
Love your layout, I will scraplift this idea!
I like the sunny colors of this collection! Will be great for spring and summer pictures and for tons of cards.
love your LO! I think this would be perfect for Spring/Easter LO's.
I think it's a super adorable spring line! Love Crate!
I NEED this line of papers! Thanks for the chance to win.
CRate is always a winner for me. I love the colors!
Very cute collection- I love the houses a lot and the colors are fantastic
I love anything and everything from Crate Paper! This line is super fun and cute!
I LOVE this collection! I am stuck on little houses and banner stamps, stickers and patterns! If I don't win...I will have to at least purchase the paper packs! :)
I love all the birdies! Too cute.
I wasn't really a fan of this line until I saw it in person at CKC, once I saw it in person, I fell in love with it.
Wow! Love this layout and the banner is so cute!
oh, I love crate paper! Thanks for the chance and thanks for the info.
I love Crate Paper! This is something I would and could use! Love the colors, the houses and 6x6 pads. Great projects done showing it!
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Love Crate Paper and this collection! Thanks for the chance to win! Anne, yourmainestamper
LOVE Crate Paper! And what great projects shared today--LOVE that Eggsperts LO!! SO FUN! I would love to use these papers on my cards and LOs too! FUN FUN FUN:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
super fun- they have such colorful stuff!
Nice collection as usual from Crate Paper. I love the stickers, the banners and birds! Too cute!
I love this release from crate paper, i really think they are going from strength to strength!
This collection is ubercute!
I think that this collection is really cute. I love Crate Paper and I think they did a great job with all their collections this time.
I like Crate Paper, this line seems like it would be fun to work with. Thanks for the chance!
I love Crate Paper. Very much. It's all very attractive to me.
This line looks like it would be great for those Easter projects. I'm not sure about some of the patterns, but that is why double sided paper rocks!
I think it's wonderful! Love those colors and I believe I could use every piece of paper and embellishment in there. Thanks for the chance to win some.
wow I love crate paper!! and this line does not disappoint!!!
I LOVE all the new lines by Crate!! Their paper just feels so lovely and the colors of the neighborhood line is so pretty!! LOVE the layered chipboard pieces too!
Super cute! We just bought our first home so this would be cute to scrapbook it. thanks for the chance to win.
Supercute projects! I adore Crate Paper...the texture, designs, and the creative vibe of the company is amazing!
Oh I Love all of Crate Paper's releases! This new one makes me excited for spring!
I LOVE this. I love every Crate Paper and this is no exception.
Really love the colors on this collection and I REALLY love your layout. So adorable, clean, fun and whimsical. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely love it. One of my favs from CHA Winter 2011
Lovely line, I really love what Crate Paper has come up with the last couple of CHA shows :) Love what you made with it :)
This looks like a fun set that I would find useful!!
SOOO SWEET!!!! I love the Easter egg banner! I'm totally "jacking" that idea! I really love the colors of this line. Very nice. : )
so beautiful, love this inspiration
Crate Paper is really my favorite, love this collection so so much
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