Are you all ready for Christmas? Everything is on its way, the cards
have been sent, and you just have to wait for the guests to arrive? Oh,
I wish that were me... I'll be doing the last of my shopping today. Of
course, I've been telling my husband that for the last week. :)
So
for all of you out there who are like me, I'd like to make things a
little easier for you this week. This time around, winners will not win
just one set of papers, but 2, one for you and one for a friend, or 2
for friends, or two for you. :) Yay! One more present you don't have to
worry about. We'll be showing our DT members' projects until Thursday. Winners will be announced Friday, packages will ship Friday and Saturday. US winners will have their goodies by Tues/Wed (please no big snow storm, or other postal delays :) ). And you can show up with a smug smile on someone's doorstep on the 24th, every bit prepared with some CP papers!
Leave a comment and be entered to win...
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Lynn Ghahary
When I saw the images of the adorable little “snow kids” in
the Joyride Collection it reminded me so much of this photo of my oldest son
Darian dressed in a Santa suit and hat. Between the chubby cheeks and joyful
smile my little boy looked just like Baby Santa – if only you could see his
roly poly belly in the photo I’d have you totally convinced! Hee hee!
When using the adorable chipboard sticker shapes from the
Joyride Collection it’s fun to “dress them up” a bit by adding some glitter as
I did here.
Collage Press supplies used:
Joyride Collection: Cheery & Bright
Joyride Collection: Little Flurries
Joyride Collection: Oh What Fun!
Joyride Collection: Peppermint Twist
Joyride Collection: Wonderland
Joyride Collection: Alphabet Stickers
Joyride Collection: Crafting Strips
Joyride Collection: Journaling Cuts
Joyride Collection: Chipboard Shape Stickers
Other supplies used:
Thread: Coats & Clark
Chipboard: Pink Paislee
Jewels: Zva Creative
Punches: EK Success (large scallop border); Fiskars (upper
crest border)
Dimensional Adhesive: Zva Creative
Font: Rough Typewriteer (www.dafont.com)
Nicole Harper
Collage Press:
Joyride Cheery & Bright, Oh What Fun!, Wonderland
Joyride Crafting Strips
Joyride Journaling Cuts
Joyride Chipboard Shapes
Joyride Alphabet Stickers
Dear Diary Ledger Journaling Cards
Twine: Studio Calico
Sequins: Making Memories
Pearls: Basic Grey
Mist: Red Maya Road
Paint: Making Memories
Punch: Martha Stewart
I had to laugh at this photo I caught of our daughter, preparing a snowball to throw at my husband...he was actually SURPRISED when she threw it his way after he gave her a quick lesson in making the perfect snowball, lol. (he did give her credit for her aim though) I used the cream colored alphabet stickers on top of the red for a bit of dimension...and threaded a few pink sequins through the twine for a fun twist. The 'caught in the act' phrase was typed over and over again on my old typewriter...I just backspaced and kept typing over the one in the middle so it would stand out a bit.
"Tree Guilt"
by Jill Sprott
Since
parts of our artificial Christmas tree went missing last year, we've
returned to the live tree tradition. Unfortunately, every time I look
at our tree, I can't help but feel sad that this "live" tree will be
anything but in a few weeks. This page documents my resulting "tree
guilt." Though it may seem a little on the gloomy side for this time of
year, it's also a hopeful page for me, since I'm resolving to get a
fake tree next year. Sure, artificial trees may not look or smell as
amazing as live trees do, but at least my conscience won't bother me.
So, to mark the occasion, and to prove that fake and fabulous need not
be mutually exclusive, I made my own happy little tree out of Collage
Press Joyride papers. No tree guilt there!
Collage Press Supplies:
Joyride Patterned Paper: Around the World, Peppermint Twist, Cheery & Bright, Wonderland, Oh What Fun, Little Flurries
Joyride Chipboard Stickers
Joyride Alphabet Cardstock Stickers
Joyride Journaling Cards
Joyride Journaling Cuts
Joyride Crafting Strips
Joyride Die-Cut Zig Zag Good Times
Other Supplies:
American Crafts embossing powder, Kaisercraft pearls
"Presents"
by Piradee Talvanna
I just adore the colors in this collection, how vibrant but yet with
that vintage feel. The inspiration for this layout came from the die
cut papers - especially this zig zig one (the red snowflake is another
favorite and saving that one until I can find the perfect snowflake
picture; unfortunately it doesn't snow over here in Singapore).
Another part of the inspiration was from the cute gift bows that I just
got - they were actually meant for presents, but couldn't avoid adding
a little something to the page. And as I was making this layout... I
kept reminding my other half that Christmas was fast approach and
whether he has decided on what to get me...if not, well I got a long
long long wish list.




Collage Press supplies used:
Joyride Collection: Cheery & Bright
Joyride Collection: Peppermint Twist
Joyride Collection: Oh What Fun
Joyride Collection: Wonderland
Joyride Collection: Crafting Strips
Joyride Collection: Journaling Cards
Joyride Collection: Crafting Strips
Joyride Collection: Phrase Stickers
Joyride Collection: Chipboard Shape Stickers
Joyride Collection: Die Cut Zig Zig "Together"
Other supplies used:
Chipboard Letters, Brads, Buttons: American Crafts
Glitter Cardstock: American Crafts
Silver Gift Bows: Borders
Thanks for stopping by!
“Christmas ‘Cheer’”
by Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen
I take a lot of photos. Usually my daughter and my cat love to pose for pictures. But sometimes I take too many photos and it wears down their patience. The result is a grumpy little girl and a grumpy cat (and some comical pictures too)!!! Hence the sarcastic “cheer” in my title!!
Collage Press Supplies:
Joyride Little Flurries
Joyride Peppermint Twist
Joyride Cheery and Bright
Joyride Wonderland
Joyride Chipboard Stickers
Joyride Journaling Cuts
Joyride Crafting Strips
Joyride Alphabet Cardstock Stickers
Joyride Phrase Stickers
Zig Zag Roman Holiday
Zig Zag Vintage
Other Supplies:
Stampin’ Up ink
Ikea thread
Making Memories Clip
Joann Lace
Ranger Stickles
Kaisercraft pearls
(Winners posted below)
I received this project from Samantha Sibbet (www.morepaperplease.blogspot.com) and loved it! I think you'll agree it's fabulous!
Thanks to everyone for stopping by! Congratulations to the winners. Please email with your address so we can send out your stuff: collagepress@yahoo.com.
Winning Store:
Carole Hepburn
Sharin Memories
Olympia WA
Piradee's Project
"Piradee it's gorgeous. I love your layout so much"
BG Belarmino
Lori's Project
What an absolutely gorgeous page!! We too cut our own tree this is the 2nd year we have done this. So far we have had a blast doing it and I hope to continue the tradition for many years to come.
Jenn Koss
Tonya's Project
"this is a new favorite collection of mine! love every paper and both sides! It's going to be tough decision making when it comes to making my winter pages!"
Erin Morehouse
Julie's Project
"Gorgeous layout! All of the little details... the ribbon laced through the edges, the curled paper, and fun title. I love it all!"
Monica Blain
Kristin's Project
Beautiful projects! I'm really inspired by the first one, that'd help me stay on track with things these holidays. It's my Birthday on the 10th so being one of the winners would be the best present ever :) ---Happy Birthday
Lynn
Nicole's Project
"Gorgeous work Nik! Love how you used the Joyride line! Can't wait to get my hands on it. Love the misting as well & the cluster of embellishments on the lower right!"
Mia C
Renee's Project
"so beautiful! I love the colors in this and the absence of red. wonderful job!!"
Lexi