Rock Star: Contest and Curtain Call LO by Tammy Roberts
Hello Crafters!
Welcome to another amazing week of the Graphic 45 blog! New projects from our design team have been rolling in this week and we can't wait to show you! There are so many gorgeous crafts that utilize our brand new collections Le Cirque and Curtain Call. You will be astonished at the stunning creations these ladies have made! We wanted to start the week off right, with another contest! Yay! This week we want you to tell us your favorite thing about visiting a craft blog. Is it the artistic inspiration? Sharing ideas with your crafting community? Contests? You tell us what you love the most! Leave us a comment on today's blog and you could win this fabulous package of Graphic 45 goodies: a 12x12 Steampunk Debutant paper pad, Sticker Staples, Kraft Envelope Album Staples, Envelope Tag Staples, and Flower Staples! Wow! We will announce our random winner on Friday so be sure to check back!
And just to get you even more excited about our amazing new paper lines, here's a sneak peek of the amazing inspiration you'll be seeing all week long! Here is a layout designed by Tammy Roberts that features our brand new Curtain Call collection. Have a look at these gorgeously soft colors and textures. Tammy also used our Flower Staples to give this LO some stunning detail.
That's all for today, crafters. Many thanks to Tammy Roberts for her beautiful work. We are getting excited about CHA and will have so much to show you in the days to come. We look forward to reading your comments. As always, we wish you a fabulous day!
Happy Papercrafting,
Team Graphic 45
Love this giveaway & that layout of Tammy's! I am addicted to crafty blogs! I love all the inspiration & I love sharing my creations too! I can keep clicking away ALL day if I had the time to do so! For now, I have to settle for bits of time throughout my day... oh yeah! and I love great giveaways! love handmade!
Posted by: Julie @ CalleLillyCafe | January 24, 2011 at 08:12 AM
I love Tammy's layout. Great job. I love looking at craft blogs. I enjoy seeing the project, plus I like the techniques and the videos. There is so much to learn. Thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win. I love graphic 45 and I don't have any of the staples, so this would be a great prize for me.
Posted by: Kay G. | January 24, 2011 at 08:42 AM
The ideas and creativity I find on the blogs are so very helpful. New techniques and products! But the real fun lies in "getting to know" the folks by their styles and personalities that show through on their projects! I feel like i have made some "cyber friendships" by consistantly reading these wonderful artists blogs! And, for those of us NOT on a DT, an occasional candy or blog giveaway doesn't hurt either! LOL!
Posted by: Jan G | January 24, 2011 at 08:45 AM
I visit craft blogs for the inspiration and ideas they most often contain. I'm always amazed at the creativity and willingness of paper crafters to share their ideas.
Posted by: Edna Tetley | January 24, 2011 at 08:50 AM
I'm addicted to craft blogs and I continually find amazing ideas...it's better than magazines. And this blog is rich with amazing stuff...the paper lines are pure genius and I need the inspiration to do those papers justice! We have a steampunk convention here...I need to go just for inspiration for using the paper line!
Posted by: Candy | January 24, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Contests are great but half the time I don't leave comments I just check out the blogs to get the inspiration to get my creative juices flowing and to see what other paper crafters r doing!!! I often save or print out the best ideas!!!
Posted by: Tara C | January 24, 2011 at 09:15 AM
My morning routine of checking out craft blogs is just part of my day. I love to see what others are inspired to create with papers and embellishments from all manufacturers, but G45 is one of my top picks....I love all the lines!! The inspiration I find on my travels is a great jump start to a crafty day.
DawnW
Posted by: Dawn W | January 24, 2011 at 09:33 AM
My reason for visiting blogs is inspiration! It's where I get most of the ideas that get me started!
Posted by: nancy darnell | January 24, 2011 at 09:53 AM
I love visiting craft blogs for a variety of reasons - beautiful inspiration, sneak peeks, finding wee treasures I just have to have, and hanging out with everyone out here! I set aside time with my coffee every morning before work to peruse my feeds! Love it!!
Posted by: Jen Cuthbertson | January 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM
My favorite thing about visiting craft blogs is to see the different ways that products are used to give me a jump start. I often love the product but have no idea on how to use it.
Posted by: Marcy F | January 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I'm hooked on blogs - I'm ashamed to say how many are in my favorites. For me, I love to learn a new technique or a different way of using a product than I ever dreamed. Also when I'm in a creative funk, I just go to one of my favorite blogs or two or three.. and off I go. Great question.
Posted by: Sara Williams | January 24, 2011 at 10:23 AM
I love the friendships that I form on various crafty sites and blogs. Its a great way to share ideas and learn new things. Of course, contests are always fun!!
Posted by: Maggi | January 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM
oh wow - adore this layout!! Love coming to blogs to see pure eye candy like this project! It helps give me ideas on how to use particular papers and products that I may find otherwise challenging. TFS!
Posted by: Tara Orr | January 24, 2011 at 10:27 AM
I visit the blogs for inspiration. The blogs are full of tallented artists, which I am not, and they provide me with ideas and stimulation for being more creative with my layouts and projects. I find things I never would have thought about combining or creating on blogs. They can be as addictive as scrapping.
Posted by: Tigerberry | January 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Gorgeous layout! Love visiting crafting blogs and being inspired by beautiful artwork like this one by Tammy. It really helps to see the many possibilities differents artists present us with. Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies!
Posted by: Jolaine Frias | January 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM
I was amazed about this layout. I was uncertain as to how I would use this line. Loved it, but was not sure I could make it look good with my photos. I definetely was wrong. That is why I look at blogs-to learn new ways of doing thingd or techniques.
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | January 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM
i love visiting craft blogs for the inspiration and creative ideas. i love using paper in new and unique ways. graphic 45 always shows such stunning projects. and who doesn't want to win graphic 45 packages. thanks.
Posted by: ceci | January 24, 2011 at 10:35 AM
This layout is fantastic! It is beautiful! I love looking at graphic 45 blog because I love the papers, the inspiration, the peopleand the design team rocks!
Thanks to you all!
Posted by: Meme | January 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM
I love visiting blogs for the inspiration and community of crafters! Having contests to enter is an added bonus
which just adds some fun and anticipation to one's day or week.
Thanks for all the beautiful photos and
details of the projects! have a great week!
Posted by: Jennifer Reynard | January 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM
There really is many reasons I visit your blog - I love to see the beautiful creations that definitely give me inspiration! I totally LOVE CHA time to see what will soon be in my stash (because Graphic 45 is consistently a go-to for me to create with). And who doesn't love a great contest?
Posted by: Ki Kruk | January 24, 2011 at 10:59 AM
exciting week! exciting week! so looking forward to see all the awesome creations.
Posted by: colette | January 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM
I love reading craft blogs because I get a ton of inspiration for my own pages. I usually have a hard time coming up with layouts for my pages so I will look at magazines or blogs to get ideas. I also love to see all of the new products many of the blogs I read come out with and I love the contests of course!
Posted by: Billie | January 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM
I love sites that update regularly...and I love the inspiration. Contests are fun, but I always get frustrated because I never win..yes, I guess I'm a poor loser! guess I better work on that.
Posted by: Joanne | January 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Inspiration by the DT is my main reason, I love to look at all the wonderful details that take a good page to WOW!
Posted by: Suzanne | January 24, 2011 at 12:39 PM
I love to visit the blogs of other crafters, for inspiration, for ideas and just to enjoy and be amazed how creative people can be!
Posted by: Astrid | January 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I enjoy visiting other crafters blog for inspiration!!!
Posted by: Debbie Nelson | January 24, 2011 at 01:04 PM
I visit blogs for inspiration especially for scrapbook layouts! Of course, giveaways are nice, too--thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | January 24, 2011 at 01:06 PM
I love reading crafting blogs to see what's new, what products they use that I might not have seen, and what techniques are demonstrated. I am always inspired by other people's creativity and I use that as a catalyst or springboard for my own designs and projects. I'm a cardmaker and a 6X6 scrapbooker as well as a mixed media artist. Anne, yourmainestamper
Posted by: Anne Thompson | January 24, 2011 at 01:07 PM
I visit for the pictures which give me so many ideas and the contests ofcourse!
Posted by: lesley | January 24, 2011 at 01:15 PM
I love visiting crafty blogs for inspiration. To me they are the best sort of digital magazine available! <3
Posted by: cindy barriga | January 24, 2011 at 01:21 PM
As I go blog surfing I am looking for inspiration. I love the G45 blog for that.
Posted by: Becky H | January 24, 2011 at 01:24 PM
I visit the blogs for so many different reasons. Inspiration! Techniques! Giveaways! (Who doesn't like free items to keep the mojo going.) I have learned everything I know from ours who share their talent,skills and techniques. Others have enabled me to think outside the box and truly find my happy place! Thanks to ALL who share and to those who offer wonderful products as giveaways on the blogs!!
Posted by: Summer Howard | January 24, 2011 at 01:46 PM
My main reason for visiting the blogs I do is for the inspiration that the projects shown give me. I have also learn loads of new techniques from videos and written instruction. I love to see what the companies make with their products.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | January 24, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Graphic 45 is a wonderful source of inspiration and ideas. I love the variety of work shown and the talent is just awesome!
Posted by: Natalie May | January 24, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Giveaways are the best, but it is also so inspiring to see the projects that are shown. It gives me ideas, increases my crafting mojo and also is great eye candy.
Posted by: Sandra Y. | January 24, 2011 at 03:00 PM
i come to this blog each and every day :O) just cause there is so much talent
i surf when i am stumped... i find what others do so inspiring and living in the boonies, it is the only way that i get to see a lot of things :O/ i rarely ever get to see them in 'real' life, but i have fun just looking and dreaming :O)
inspiration, creativity, talent
thanx to all the ladies that showcase their work! :O)
blessings to you all
Posted by: scottydog | January 24, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Can't wait to incorporate Le Cirque and Curtain Call into some fun projects. I check out the blogs to get inspiration - they help you to think outside the box. I also love when new techniques are explained. One of the side benefits of the blogs is you make new friends and along with building your technical skills, you build relationships!!
Posted by: Sharron Solberg Higgins | January 24, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Graphic 45 Rocks papercrafting! Everything is always so unique and easily distinguishable. Check out any lo and you can pick out the G45 in it immediately. I love that about your products. Fabulous Lo! I especially love how she did the stars and the title. Awesome inspiration! :-D
Posted by: dlwidder | January 24, 2011 at 03:12 PM
A great contest is always a plus , but I visit blogs for inspiration and learning new techniques. Technique how-to videos are a personal favorite. I'm always looking for new ways of using my "old" supplies to create something beautiful. I'm constantly working on developing 'my style', so I love seeing how several artists interpret the same materials.
Posted by: Faith | January 24, 2011 at 03:29 PM
I love the inspiration the most! Beautiful layout!
Posted by: Melissa | January 24, 2011 at 03:30 PM