Love Birds Birdhouse with Graphic 45

The stars of this project are the two love birds, I’m in love with them.  They needed a house to live in so I made the birdhouse for them to roost.  I had to dress the birdhouse up a bit with flowers, ribbon and fussy cut images as we couldn’t have them live in a plain jane house, LOL.  I think I’ll be making more of these birds around Christmas time to nestle them in my tree…I can’t wait.

 

 

Katie has an adorable project to share with you today too using the collection Raining Cats and Dogs so head to Graphic 45's blog and see what she has in store for you. 

 

 

Just Between Us, Sneak Peek for Graphic 45

It's that time of year when Graphic 45 has one of their big releases for the summer paper shows, YEAH!!!!  This collection is called World's Fair and it's going to be one of those cherished sets that you'll want to get multiples of.  I love the color combination they used, it's just striking and of course all the vintage designs, well you're sure to fall in love. 

This is a hot air balloon box I created using the staples ATC box and the World's Fair collection.  I think I used almost every sheet of paper from the collection so be sure to check out every picture in detail so you can see it all.  You can also see more of World' Fair on the Graphic 45 blog, so be sure to stop by and say hi. 

Get in the Game with Graphic 45

 

 

It's the weekend and it's time to have fun and play, so I thought I share this adorable flash card set I created for Graphic 45.  I used the re-released collection " ABC Primer " and it was the right collection for what I wanted to make.

 

My son isn't a fan of learning math tables so I thought I would create something that would make it fun, the flash card set.  The game portion is the pennies, for each card he gets right he gets to keep the penny, but for each one he gets wrong he has to pay the penny back.  That a sure fire way to get kids in the fun, LOL. 

 

Here are a lot more detailed pictures of this project for you to see. 

 

I say let the games continue....so hop over to Graphic 45's Blog and see Brit Sviggum's adorable game layout.  For anyone that has a child into video gaming....it's a must.  Have a great rest of the weekend and I'll see you next week.  Until then, happy crafting   

Step it up with Graphic 45 and a Tutorial

Today I've got two cards for you using Graphic 45's yummy new collections Gilded Lily and Artisans Style.  I've even created a video tutorial to show you how you can make your own step cards. 

 

 

 

 

Then I created this second card using the Artisans Style and to show you the variety you can get with the type of card. 

 

Be sure to head over to Graphic 45's blog and see more information about this project and so much more from the rest of the talented design team.

Create with Hampton Art and Graphic 45

Today's card is one I created for Hampton Art using their Graphic 45 stamps from the Artisans Style Collection.  This is such a beautiful collection with the Arts and Crafts designs. 

I just love all the layers of this card.  I think it's just beautiful. 

A Harvest of G45 Home Sweet Home Shadow Box

Have you seen the latest shadow boxes from Graphic 45?  They are just yummy and so is the Home Sweet Home collection that I used to decorate this piece.  I love incorporating the little mini terra cotta pots, they just blended so well especially with the fussy cut veges. 

 

 

One of the other new G45 staples I used on this piece was the metal claw feet.  They are just stunning and add so much to any project. 

 

 

 

 

 

Now if you want to continue to be inspired and I'm sure you do, head over to the Graphic 45 blog and see Tati Scraps Recipe Book...is adorable. 

 

 

Graphic 45 Artisans Style is knocking

 

The area of the country that I live in has a lot of bungalow inspired housing and arts and crafts style all around.  In fact yearly they hold an Arts and Crafts conference at a local Inn, The Grove Park and I’ve attended numerous times.  I’ve been in love with this style for as long as I can remember and have always said one day I’ll live in a craftsman style house.  This collection embodies the colors, motifs and designs of that design era.  So I may not live in that type of house quite yet, but at least I can make pretty projects with the Artisan Style collection until then, LOL. 

 

 

Something that really makes this card pop is one of Graphic 45 latest additions to the staples line,  the lion door knocker.  He is so cool and I can’t wait to use more of them in other projects, you’ll love them.   I know they’ll do great on box and mixed media pieces but to me he just had to adorned the front door of my card. 

 

 

Interior of Card
 

 

 

It's Sneak Peek Time with Graphic 45: Once Upon A Springtime Re-Release

In the crafting world this is one of the best times of the year...CHA.  I love seeing all the new gadgets, stamps, paper collections and must-haves during this time.  Graphic 45 is one of those companies everybody can't wait to see what they have in store.  This year I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. 

Graphic 45 is Re-releasing some of their most popular collections but with some update and Once Upon a Springtime that we all adored is included in that re-release. 

Today I'm sharing with you a mixed media box I created with the Once Upon a Springtime.  This collection is perfect for all that fussy cutting and layering.  It's just beautiful. 

This little box is in California or at least on it's way, so if you're planning on attending CHA be sure to stop by the Graphic 45 both and see my work.  I'd love to know what you think of it in person. 

Be sure to be check out Graphic 45's blog everyday as they are showing sneak peeks of goodies to be seen at CHA and projects the design team has made using them...It's so much fun. 

It's that time of the Year with Graphic 45

 

I thought we would usher in the holiday season with this layout I created for Graphic 45 using the Twas the Night Before Christmas paper collection.  I love all the layering that I created with the fussy cut items from the collection like the clocks and the holly leaves as example.  Everything just goes so well together including the picture of my little man when he was three years old.  Love those old pictures...SIGH.

 

Please be sure to go to the Graphic 45 blog today and check out Donna's post making a beautiful handmade gift with a tutorial. 

 

By the Way did you hear that Graphic 45 is doing 26 days of tutorials....OH MY!!! be sure to check them out each day until Christmas. 

Raining Cats and Dogs with Graphic 45

Have you had a chance to see the latest collection from Graphic 45?  Raining Cats and Dogs is a sophisticated animal collection with the classic G45 vintage feel.   This is a card I created and I love the newsprint flowers...awesome. 

I used lots of layers and it works well with all the different patterns in the collection. 

Don't forget to make the inside pretty as well as the outside....

Now if you want to see some more stunning work, hop over to Graphic 45's blog.  Nichola has some amazing cards inspired by the Harry Potter series...LOVE IT!!!!!