2015 Crate Paper Design Team {Final Day} + Giveaway

Before closing the curtain on the 2015 Design Team commencement ceremony, there is one more paper crafter awaiting introduction. She is a special gal to us and the creative community as a whole thanks to her everlasting sweet southern charm and exceptional card making abilities–say 'hello' to Melissa Phillips.

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I jumped into the paper-crafting world as a card-maker and it still continues to be a favorite focus of mine, but I have taken the leap into scrapbooking, gift-wrap and packaging, mini albums, and altered items as well. Any opportunity I have to create with pretty paper, and I am happy as can be. My style is more on the soft, shabby, worn, and loved end of the spectrum. I love vintage, heirloom, timeless, classic, and all things related such as florals, lace, buttons, feminine images, etc. I am fascinated with eras from our past and incorporating things from days-gone-by. It creates a sense of connectedness that I yearn for and am drawn to. I have been creating since just after my little girl came along, 11 years ago. I didn't jump into the paper-crafting world though until about 2007. I have absolutely loved being a part of this industry from the beginning and it still brings me so much happiness and joy today. Allowing myself to be creative brings healing, happiness, and absolute contentment to my life.

BLOG: Lilybean Paperie
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FACEBOOK: Melissa Phillips

My favorite Crate Paper collection is always the current collection, so right now I am crazy about Open Book. Looking back though, I am always drawn to the sweet, soft, and pastel side of each collection. It's always so easy to adapt each collection to my individual style, such as with the double sided paper offering different patterns. The dimensional elements, sparkle, and delicate details associated with each new collection hook me immediately. I can't think of a Crate element I haven't loved.

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And there it is, the 2015 Crate Paper Design Team in its entirety! Congratulations to the new CP Gals:

MARCY PENNER
MARIA LACUESTA
JENNIFER CHAPIN
REBECCA LUMINARIAS
MELISSA PHILLIPS
LAETITIA POISSY

In conjunction with this fresh set of AMAZING designers is Crate Paper's longstanding DT coordinator, Christine Middlecamp. Her attention to detail and love of layers is a mainstay, always.

A quick shout-out before departing–Crate Paper is hosting a goodie bag GIVEAWAY at its Facebook page this week. Check it out >> CRATE PAPER.