Butterflies and Blitsy...so nice

Check out my butterfly card tutorial over on Blitsy today...it's will make you soar. 

What can you do with one sheet of card stock / Blitsy

Be sure to stop by Blitsy's Blog today and see my tutorial on how to make a mini album with one sheet of card stock. 

I Can't Believe it's been 2 Years with G45

 

Wow does time fly...two years ago I was jumping for joy beside myself I had made the Graphic 45 design team.  This one was of those team teams that was on my ultimate bucket list and I was honored to get to work with them for two years.  I have the pleasure of working with so many of their beautiful collections and don't think because I'm stepping down from the team that I'll stop...I've already ordered some of their latest collections, LOL. 

 

I hope you will continue to stop by Graphic 45's blog and see the creations of the latest design team members.  They are such a talented group of artist.

 

Here's a look back of some of my favorite projects over the last year, I'd love to hear what was one of your favorites.  So with a fond farewell here are a three of my picks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create a swing easel card: Graphic 45 Tutorial

Want to learn to create a swing easel card?  Well then today's your day.  I've got a step by step tutorial over on Snapguide that will walk you through how to create this card...and then you can adorn it with your favorite Graphic 45 collection.  

Here's the tutorial

Check out How to Create a Swing Easel Card by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

I've used the classic collection CityScapes from Graphic 45 and it's really a sharp collection.  The flowers were created by hand so I could get the right look. 

 

As my term draws to an end please take a moment and stop by the Graphic 45 blog and leave some love, or better yet, leave some here and there.  

 

Have a great week.

I can't believe it almost over with Graphic 45

Wow where have the last two years gone?  I can't believe I've had the privilege of designing for Graphic 45 for two years and this month my term is ending.  It has truly been my pleasure to get the honor of experiencing this journey with G45.  During my term one of my favorite items has been the metal staples...love me some metal.   Today's shadow box uses an all time favorite paper collection of mine Botanicalbella and then some of the metal staples I love.  Please be sure to stop by G45's blog today and see some more favorites from Design Team Members. 

Trinket Box with Graphic 45's Voyage Beneath the Sea Collection

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog today and check out my trinket box.  This collection is one of those that you know is going to become an all time favorite.  The theme, the colors, heck everything about it is yummy. 

Let the hop continue : Graphic 45 and Ribbon Resource- May Arts

Today the hop continue with Graphic 45 and May Arts/ Ribbon Resource and I have an extra special treat for you....TUTORIAL

Yeap today you can see how to make this super cute Botanciabella waterfall card that is all pulled together with Ribbon Resource/May Arts Ribbon. 

 

Here where you can find the tutorial.

 

 

Check out How to Create a Graphic 45 Waterfall Card by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

 

 

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog to see the complete list of products used for this project and also check out Ribbon Resource to stock up on your 3/8 inch Black Satin Knot Edge Ribbon.

 

 

May Arts/Ribbon Resource together with Graphic 45, It's Enchanting

Have you been hopping along with the Ribbon Resource / Graphic 45 blog hop?  I sure hope so because there are some wonderful projects that are sure to inspire you and of course PRIZES. 

Today I'm sharing a card I created using the Graphic 45 Enchanted Forest collection and ribbons by Ribbon Resource.  I love the way the raffia ribbon looks like vines...so perfect. 

Here is a list of the Ribbon Used:

5/8 inch Olive Green Raffia Bows

5/8 Inch Adhesive/Rosettes – Black

 

 

Now it's time to hop on for more fun

 

Monday

Amy Rysavy

Christina Colón

DeeDee Catron

Tuesday

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Wednesday

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Thursday

Latrice Murphy

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Friday

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

Altered Shadow Box : Raining Cats and Dogs Graphic 45

Today over on Graphic 45's blog you'll be able to check out various uses for the staple shadow boxes.  I really dressed mine up by mounting it on a candlestick base and painting the whole thing to flow together.   Lots of layers and the color combo make for one cute decorative piece. 

 

Discover Layout with Graphic 45

HAPPY NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING MONTH!!!!

Sigh.  Sometimes I wish I could turn back time even though I adore my son being 10 years old now and all the questions and funny things he'll say.  Still there is something so sweet about those toddler years and the time of discovery for a little peep.  I  created this layout with some pictures I had of my boy from that time people and I used the latest collection from Graphic 45 " Voyage Beneath the Sea.  Who wouldn't love the colors in this color much less the theme.. it's just so trendy right now. 

Be sure to also check out my step by step tutorial on creating this layout.  I'll give you some simple little tricks that will help you create more detailed and interesting layouts. 

Check out How to Create a Graphic 45 Layout by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

 

Now head over to Graphic 45's blog and catch more inspiration for National Scrapbooking Month, they are sure to not disappoint. 

Graphic 45 = How many cards?

I thought it would be fun to see how many cards I could get out of ONE SHEET of Graphic 45 paper....can you believe I was able to create five great cards? 

This is from the Cityscapes line that was released at CHA.  I love the color scheme of this collection and paired with black....perfect. 

Here are some close up of all the different cards...also be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog and see what other beauties we've created with the Cityscapes collection.