Christie Bryant Strikes Again. Plus a Special Surprise!
Greetings all! Christie Bryant one of our fabulous design team members strikes again, this time with two great card ideas. With card season upon us, (Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day, Weddings, and Birthdays) I thought it was perfect time for some inspiration.
Here is what Christie has to say: "Sometimes thoughtful, handmade cards can come together really fast. I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist & Glimmer Screens along with Graphic 45 Times Nouveau paper to put this card together in less than five minutes (one of my fastest projects yet). I was happy with how quick and easy it was to use the Glimmer Mist Products, they're a perfect addition to any Graphic 45 project."
Products used to make this card:
- Ivory cardstock
- Ivory Ribbon
- Graphic 45- Times Nouveau "Sitting Pretty"
- Tattered Angels- Glimmer Screens "Timeless Romance"
- Tattered Angels- Glimmer Mist "Burnt Red"
- Chalk
"It is easy to throw a pretty card together in no time, especially when you use Graphic 45 paper. One of my favorite lines is the Times Nouveau, I tend to use it a lot for cards because it's so versatile.
Recently I challenged myself to use leftover scraps of paper and embellishments sitting on my desk after putting a project together.
Using my leftover Graphic 45 paper and my new TOMBOW products, I came up with this little ditty."
Products used to make this card:
- Ivory cardstock
- Black cardstock
- Graphic 45 - Times Nouveau "Wallflower"
- Graphic 45 - Times Nouveau "Lollapalooza"
- Graphic 45 - Times Nouveau "Hey You"
- Graphic 45 - Times Nouveau "Hot Tomato"
- Graphic 45 - Times Nouveau "Die Cut Alphabet"
- Misc Embellishments including: Key, Jewelry Tag, Safety Pin, and Lace
- TOMBOW Mono Adhesive Permanent Roller
- TOMBOW Dual Brush Pens
How about a G45 Giveaway??
So speaking of using up those scraps and miscellaneous things lying around... it is time for a giveaway!!! We will be giving away a miscellaneous bundle of Graphic 45 paper, so be sure to leave a comment and you will be entered for the drawing this Thursday morning!
Happy Papercrafting!
Charee Nicole Filimoehala
i absolutely love the two cards. they are so beautiful! awesome details on the second card. thanks for sharing :)! *hugs* steph :)
Posted by: steph | April 28, 2010 at 12:47 AM
Fantastic cards I just love how creative people are.
Posted by: Karen Campbell | April 28, 2010 at 12:49 AM
The cards are beautiful. I especially love the 'thinking of you' card. I love the attention to detail. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Liz Kordek | April 28, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Love glimmermist and love G45! Beautiful projects.
Using little scraps is so cool, I always feel an extra bit creative when I do so :)
Posted by: Ann Cicilie | April 28, 2010 at 02:44 AM
I love both the cards! Thanks for a chance at the paper giveaway.
Posted by: Donna VW | April 28, 2010 at 03:56 AM
I am in love, love, love with the Thinking of you card. Who wouldn't want to receive that in the mail? That is if you could part with it! Great stuff, as usual!
Posted by: Karrie Adams Johansson | April 28, 2010 at 05:38 AM
I see that Christie believes in using every little piece of paper. But when you work with super paper like Graphic 45, it would be a crime not to use all of it! I really love the cards that Christie came up with. Very hard to believe she made them up so quickly, they look so detailed. Just awesome!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | April 28, 2010 at 06:39 AM
Both cards are stunning! I will now be inspired to use my scraps today, and see what I can make with them. Such a Scrapbooker thing...to use every beautiful piece of paper and make it into a beautiful piece of art. In this case, a card for a friend. They will never know you used scraps, of course. Thanks for the inspiration to all of us!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | April 28, 2010 at 06:46 AM
love both of the cards... absolutely stunning and just love how you misted the first card. thanks for the inspirations!
Posted by: piradee | April 28, 2010 at 07:44 AM
love the glimmer mist heart. time to use those scraps =)
Posted by: Jo | April 28, 2010 at 07:54 AM
These cards are just beautiful - no one would think they are receiving a card made from scraps! Oh, Goodness! Who can throw away even the smallest piece of Graphic 45 papers? They are just too beautiful for the garbage!
Posted by: Laura | April 28, 2010 at 08:06 AM
Beautiful cards, Christie!! I just love the Thinking of You card... all the color and accents and layers! AWESOME!
Posted by: Tracey Locher | April 28, 2010 at 08:12 AM
Love the details on theses cards.. they tell the story of the person who made them... :) charming and talented!!
with a grin,
steffogal1
Posted by: steffogal1 | April 28, 2010 at 08:22 AM
These cards are fabulous! Since Mother's Day is approaching it's nice to get some lovely ideas and inspiration!!!
Posted by: Andrea MacDonald | April 28, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Each g45 paper is so detailed, it's easy to use every little bit! What a great giveaway!
Posted by: Jenna Kellso | April 28, 2010 at 09:54 AM
The cards are beautiful...I would love to win some Graphic 45.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | April 28, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I love the way how she used lace in her second card.
Posted by: Agnieszka | April 28, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Love the cards...
Posted by: Julia Rene' | April 28, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Love that little key with the tag tied on the card!
Posted by: JJ | April 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM
I'm just getting into card making and seeing how everyone mixes and matches different patterned paper is very helpful. Beautiful projects to learn from.
Posted by: Tracy MacDonald | April 28, 2010 at 10:58 AM
I love Graphic 45! I've been wanting to get some glitter mist. It looks so fun and appropriate for the Graphic 45 style.
Thank you for the chance!
Sharon L
Posted by: Sharon L | April 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Love those cute little cards!
Posted by: Robin H | April 28, 2010 at 11:35 AM
I am SO making a similar card to the first one for MY mom! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Vanessa S. | April 28, 2010 at 02:00 PM
Cute! I love Glimmer Mist too! Me and my OCD are dying to possess EVERY COLOR!!! I NEEEEEEEEEED them all! LOL!
Posted by: Toni Hinchcliffe | April 28, 2010 at 02:56 PM
I love the fact that with graphic45 you can take pieces and do an awesome layout or cards. I never throw my scraps away.
Posted by: Jeri Smith | April 28, 2010 at 04:11 PM
These cards are so beautiful! I love the way you used yours and embellished them. I love Graphic 45 paper!
Posted by: Kim Wolff | April 28, 2010 at 04:13 PM
I just love the card with the tag... it is so fun. I love all of the graphic 45 line. It is my favorite and I can't get enough of it.
Posted by: Denise | April 28, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Loving it Christie, fantastic job!
Posted by: Candy Rosenberg | April 28, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Great cards.
There is something very satisfying about using up scraps!
Posted by: Suzanne | April 28, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Brittney A | April 28, 2010 at 07:40 PM
I just love Graphic 45 paper, so to get a chance to win some is awesome.... Love the cards!
Posted by: sharon d | April 28, 2010 at 08:03 PM
Love the cards and thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Charlie | April 28, 2010 at 08:18 PM
Love those cards!!! I heart G45 so much!!!
Posted by: Cathy B. | April 28, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Beautiful cards!! I love G45!!
Posted by: Zoa Barker | April 28, 2010 at 10:31 PM
So happy I found your paper! I am in love! I am almost afraid to use my G45 papers because I might just run out. And that would be terrible!
Posted by: Lexi | April 28, 2010 at 11:32 PM
beautiful project!!!Love all the misting:)
Posted by: Tomoko Takahashi | April 29, 2010 at 12:13 AM
I am on a spending freeze when it comes to paper craft supplies. I am only allowed to buy Graphic 45 items.
Posted by: Char- D | April 29, 2010 at 03:29 AM
great project. Love all girls creations in this papers
Posted by: rosaliaa | April 29, 2010 at 04:04 AM
gorgeous cards! I love G45, cannot wait for some embies to go with it :)
Posted by: chez | April 29, 2010 at 07:22 AM
I love your papers and all the inspiration from your site is soooo helpful! Thanks so much for this great giveaway!
Posted by: Scrapycandy | April 29, 2010 at 07:48 AM