Graphic 45 Design Team Audition 2015

 

I have had the most amazing year being able to serve on the 2014-2015 Graphic 45 Design Team.  I can't rave enough about how much I have grown as an artist, made some new friends/team members, been inspired by G45's designs and have loved, loved and I mean loved digging in those HUGE boxes of Graphic 45 goodness.  I just can't tell you how many goose bumps I get when I see those boxes laying at my door.  This company is truly one of the top notch in the industry to work with and I've been very blessed to do so for the past year. 

 

I want to thank everyone....of course HUGE THANKS goes out to Graphic 45 and the entire family of G45 for allowing me to create, my teamies...it's one of the best groups in the world to work with, and of course all of the Graphic 45 followers and lovers.  Your kind comments and posts have really encouraged me...so THANK YOU. 

 

So it's that time to throw my name back in the hat for a return year of design with Graphic 45.   My fingers are crossed and if it helps I'll cross my toes and eyes heck throw in my legs and arms, LOL.  So please take a moment to see some of my projects from the past year and a recap video at the end. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A lot of color with Heartfelt Creations

 

Hi everybody....today's Heartfelt Creations card is one that I'm really excited about.  Granted it's using the lovely new collection Peacock Paisley and it's beautiful but I'm so excited to share with you how I colored the image.....with the new Spectrum Aqua markers and you have to get some of these...they're wonderful.  Just look at the colors I was able to achieve. 

Need complete directions or supply list for this card...hop over to Heartfelt Creations and see this and many other beautiful creations. 

Learn a new technique with Graphic 45

Today I'm sharing this over the top card I created for Graphic 45 using the Precious Memories collection.  Actually as stunning as this card looks, it's really not that hard and to prove it to you I've made a step by step tutorial to show you how.  

Check out How to Create a Box Easel Card With 4 Drawers Using G45 by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

This easel card has the traditional easel card but it also include a four drawer base for you to tuck in a treat or two. 

 

 

Don't forget to decorate the interior of your card too...this is especially important with the easel card so you have something for the top of your card to tuck into so it can stand up on it's own. 

If you'd like to see all the supplies I used on this card, hop over to Graphic 45's blog and check it out.  Also be sure to sneak a peek at Katie's card that is perfect for the Saint Patty's Day celebration. 

It's Release Day: Heartfelt Creations

Today is the release of the much anticipated collection: PEACOCK PAISLEY from Heartfelt Creations.  It's a beautiful array of flowers, paisley, and of course stunning peacocks. 

This card is one I created solely with the collection no other dies, or papers....so you can see what WOWZER creations you can make with just this kit alone. 

Be sure to head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and see some more artwork from various design team members and a how to video that will give you a great overview of what all this collection holds. 

Dream with Heartfelt Creations

Are you enjoying the Heartfelt Creations release of Butterfly Medley as much as I am...it's just one of those collections that has a little bit of everything in it...so much fun. 

My flowers are stamped and then manipulated to create realistic clusters nestled over gorgeous designer paper that coordinates.   

What do you think of my orange flowers...tell you how you're like this release...I always love to hear your feedback. 

Don't forget to go to Heartfelt Creations Blog weekly to see more design team projects, tutorials and all kinds of yummy ideas. 

Shake Up Some Springtime with this Graphic 45 Tutorial

Well today is my day to shine with Graphic 45.  I always love these days when I get to show off my latest and greatest using one of their beautiful collections.  Once Upon A Springtime was always one of my favorites so I was happy to see it as one of their re releases this year at CHA. 

 

I created this shaker card that encases fairies that have glitter and pearls raining down around them as the card is shook.  It's so pretty and believe it or not, it's easy.  In fact I've got a Snapguide Tutorial to show you exactly how easy it is to make your own. 

 

 

 https://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-graphic-45-shaker-card/

 

 

 

All of the flower clusters on my card are hand stamped, colored, molded and then clustered together to create the bunches.  The fairies have been fussy cut and layer over the frame...I love the finished result. 

 

 

My fellow design team member GINGER is also showing a beautiful card she created using the Artisans Style Collection on the Graphic 45 Blog today so be sure to go see it. 

 

 

Oh and have you heard...the CALL IS OUT!!!!!! 

 

 

 

 

Precious Memories with Graphic 45 and Spellbinder Dies

Hi Everyone, I hope you're having a great week.  I've been swamped this week so I've not gotten to share as many projects with you as I like.  The great news is I have one for you today from Graphic 45 and it's stunning!!!

 

I've used the latest collection Precious Memories and some of the newest Spellbinder dies just released at CHA 2015.  The two go perfectly together with that shabby vintage feel. 

I've layered a lot with this card and also given it some depth with the three dimensional bow at the top of the card. 

 

Please be sure to head over to Graphic 45's blog today and check out more awesome projects from the design team...it's always sure to entertain.

 

 

Come on Spring with Heartfelt Creations

 

Well I don't know where you are but here in the South we have been snowed/iced under all week and I can say it's making me itch for some spring weather.  Thank goodness I can get a little taste of spring with the Butterfly Medley collection from Heartfelt Creations. 

 

Todays card focuses around the seed packets and of course the flowers...heck flowers, flowers and flowers...that's what it's all about. 

 

 

 

Did you know that you can catch tutorials with Heartfelt Creations on Friday blog post.  It's a great way to learn something new. 

 

Happy Crafting this weekend and I'll see you next week. 

 

 

 

Wake Up Sleepy Head with Graphic 45

 

OK so maybe this clock wouldn't really wake you up but it sure would be nice to wake up to...it's so beautiful.  I have a confession with this piece, I've had this alarm clock that I bought at Hobby Lobby a year or two ago and have been hoarding it...I know shame, shame.  The really funny part about this is it was a working alarm clock...I waiting so long that now some craft companies actually sell shells of alarm clock cheaper than what I paid and ready to use/ verses me having to destroy and paint, LOL.  That just goes to show sometimes it's not such a great idea to hoard things away.

 

I used the beautiful new collection Artisans Style from Graphic 45 to adorn my clock and I just love the colors and the motifs...stunning. 

 

Take a closer look at my work.

 

 

 

 

 

 Also today on Graphic 45's blog is Ginger's amazing journal she created plus a video...so don't miss it.  See you soon and happy crafting.

Baby Love with Hampton Art and Graphic 45

I think there is a baby theme on my blog as of late...I better not be drinking the water, LOL.  Graphic 45 and Hampton Art both released baby themed products for CHA so the two of them always pair up so nicely and I did just that on this card. 

The baby was fussy cut out and added to the card with foam tape to give some dimension.  The banner was stamped and cut out and the sentiment in the middle was stamped with blue ink for a perfect blending.  I also stamped little flowers and baby feet on the background paper.  Granted it was already detailed but I thought the darker stamped blue gave a little more layering.