We’re thrilled to announce our purchase of scrapbooking wholesaler Crate Paper!
Crate Paper is known for products featuring its signature distressing/antiquing and cute, accessible designs. Collections include patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, layered embellishments, brads, buttons, and more.
The company was started in 2006 by Lisa and Steve Parkin in Las Vegas and later relocated to Spanish Fork, Utah. Lisa will remain as creative director over the brand to guide new product development and maintain the brand's signature style.
Just like with Studio Calico, we’re excited to welcome Crate Paper to the AC family and look forward to introducing even more spectacular CP lines to craft with!
Retailers, scrapbookers, crafters and cardmakers interested in learning more about Crate Paper can visit www.cratepaper.com. Retailers interested in ordering Crate Paper products can visit www.cratepaper.com/wholesale.html or contact their American Crafts sales rep.
oh my, Crate and AC! I am in heaven :)
Posted by: Laurie | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Wow! These acquisitions are such a surprise! Crate Paper is amazing, and I hope that this means only good things for this wonderful company!
Posted by: Carol (ScrapMomOf2) | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 08:09 AM
I hope Crate doesn't lose it's unique style and become overly cutesy or clean. :\
Posted by: Christina | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 08:20 AM
What a wonderful combination! I'm sure this is a win, win for everyone!
Posted by: Barbara Moore | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 08:32 AM
Christina, Lisa will remain as creative director over the brand to guide new product development and maintain the brand's signature style. So don't worry about any changes in the style department :)
Posted by: American Crafts | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Very exciting news! I love Crate Paper & American Crafts :)
Posted by: Stephanie | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 08:57 AM
This is exciting and I hope that Crate paper will still be on the cutting edge with new designs and projects. I was glad to hear that there will not be any changes and the company will still be around :)
Posted by: Nancy F | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 09:29 AM
SO excited!!
Posted by: amy tangerine | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 09:53 AM
How absolutely wonderful, such thrilling news!!!
Posted by: Jing-Jing Nickel | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
I saw that and thank you for the reassurances.
Posted by: Christina | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Amazing news!! I love that AC is acquiring these companies with a slightly different style - but I can still see how they would go well together! Can't wait to see what's ahead!! ^_^
Posted by: {leah} | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Ooh, can't wait to see what you guys will come up with! Love AC, SC & CP!
Posted by: Melinda | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Crate Paper is lovely and unique -- I'm glad their particular vision will now be more widely known. Congratulations!
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM
I'm interested to see what this partnership brings. I LOVE Crate Paper designs, paper quality and pretty much EVERYTHING about them. I hope their artist route continues the way it is.
Posted by: Lacey I | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Another awesome move! You guys are really rockin' the purchases lately!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 12:46 PM
American Crafts has always been my favorite brand and now I like them even more!! Woohoo!
Posted by: christy r | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:54 PM
All the BEST brands under one roof - woohoo! Certainly a Design Team I'll be trying out for!!
Posted by: Helen Tilbury | Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 01:29 AM
Eeek!! This is sooo exciting!! :)
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