Hello You Beautiful Crafters!
Oh my gosh, I can't believe Christmas is two days away! This has been such a fun holiday countdown. There's nothing quite like seeing some beautifully decorated handmade goodies to get you excited about the holidays. Ever since its earliest beginnings, the Christmas stocking has been a lovely and integral part of the holiday season. A tradition that began in the days before washers and dryers, when people would hang their wet socks over the fireplace to dry, has grown to capture the hearts of generations of people. Because honestly, it wouldn't be much fun if we modified this tradition for modern times by leaving presents in the dryer for the kids to find on Christmas morning! So lets continue this rich holiday tradition with some more gorgeous paper stockings by our design team. Have a look at this amazing creation by Jade Moore. Jade should be a shoe designer because this stocking is high fashion!
Supplies:
Prima Say it in Pearls
Prima Poinsettia
Vintage Trim
Tim Holtz Corner
And now we're off to the magical land of Tracey Ladouceur. Have a look at this ornate, old-fashioned paper stocking. It looks like it could have been a family heirloom! Its hard to believe it was made out of fresh papers from our Deluxe Edition Christmas Past collection! Tracey worked her crafting magic to give this stocking a genuine antique look.
"I used the Ranger natural canvas for the base and my Cricut to cut the actual stocking shape as well as the "Happy Holidays" sentiment. I was going for a very old/tattered look and even my beautiful vintage inspired papers were a little too fresh so I broke the mold and tried something new... I transferred the Graphic 45 papers onto the canvas (both the natural base- the toe, heel and top of the stocking) and then for the festive image, I transferred it onto Prima's patterned canvas. If you look closely, you will see the text peeking through the background. The end result was a more soft. tattered pattern which worked well with this project." -Trisha Ladouceur
Warm thanks to Jade and Trisha for their amazing talents. Tomorrow we will be announcing the winner of this week's prize as well as featuring some special Christmas eve craft inspiration. Whether you're baking cookies, doing last minute shopping, or just curling up on the couch today, we wish you all the best.
Glad Tidings,
Team Graphic 45
I can't believe how different all of these stockings are! Each day I am blown away with the creativity! You guys TOTALLY ROCKED THESE STOCKINGS... seriously... fur... pearl strings... ahhhhhh!!!
Posted by: Tracey Locher | December 23, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Glad tidings to you and yours as well. Thank you so much for all the wonder Christmas inspiration ... I appreciate everything.
Posted by: SuZeQ | December 23, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Amazing stockings!
Posted by: Gloria Stengel | December 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Terrific! way to go!
Posted by: Candy | December 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM
OMG!! I am so GLAD that I stopped by again today!! =) WHAT AMAZING STOCKINGS!! I just LOVE them both!! So different, but so GREAT!! I also wanted to say THANKS for the INSPIRATION this week, it has been ABOVE and BEYOND!! It makes me even MORE EXCITED about what you will have for us TOMORROW!! I CAN'T WAIT!! =) THANKS AGAIN!! I JUST LOVE GRAPHIC 45/YOU GUYS!!
Have a VERY MERRY and FABULOUS HOLIDAY!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | December 23, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Both stockings are truly beautiful! So proud of our DT for making such creative masterpieces. Way to go ladies!!!
Posted by: Charee Filimoehala | December 23, 2010 at 01:58 PM
LOVE the socks! I want one--I guess I could make one... :-)
Posted by: Kelly Massman | December 23, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Very beautiful stockings! I guess next year I will have to make them for everyone on my list. Great ideas! Anne, yourmainestamper
Posted by: Anne Thompson | December 23, 2010 at 03:09 PM
The stockings are so unique!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | December 23, 2010 at 03:32 PM
beautiful stockings! thanks for sharing! merry Christmas! *hugs* steph :)
Posted by: steph | December 23, 2010 at 05:26 PM
I'm so glad I discovered that G45 has a blog. Great ideas and inspiration. Thank you. Linda S. in NE
Posted by: Linda Slattery | December 23, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Last minute shopping,wrapping, and baking! But have to make time to be inspired-sure hope Santa brings me just a wee bit of talent like these ladies!
Posted by: Beth W | December 23, 2010 at 05:44 PM
G45 good eye on having trisha as a designer . she really show's off your paper line
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cottagerca
Posted by: ava | December 23, 2010 at 06:07 PM
WOW...both stockings are fantastic. Thank you for sharing these two amazing talents! I LOVE both stockings!
Posted by: Carol | December 23, 2010 at 08:28 PM
All of the stockings have been exquisite! Thank you for these wonderful creations.
Posted by: Myra | December 23, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Beautiful and creative! Have a Merry Christmas to all.
Posted by: Shabby Pink Stamper Patti | December 24, 2010 at 02:01 AM
All very fun, creative ideas!
Posted by: Noreen | December 24, 2010 at 06:47 PM