Craft Enchantment: G45 & Hampton Art Cards By Gloria Stengel
Hello Crafters,
Welcome to another beautiful day of craft inspiration here at Graphic 45. We are so happy you stopped by today! We have a ton of fantastic treats in store for you today, including more stunning cards by Gloria Stengel and a stunning Once Upon A Springtime creation by Christie Bryant. We thought today would be a good day to bring in some Spring. By now you've probably seen our fabulous cling stamp collaboration with Hampton Art. These beautiful stamps are so much fun, and so gorgeous. They are the perfect accompaniment to our pretty papers. You'll know exactly what I'm talking about when you see these amazing cards by Gloria Stengel. Using our Once Upon a Springtime collection and Hampton Art Once Upon a Springtime cling stamps, Gloria created these beautifully textured cards. Have a look at these amazing works of craft art!
Get a closer look at this beautiful paper flower! Oh, so pretty!
Supplies:
Cardstock – Bazzill, American Crafts, Stampin’ Up
Designer paper - Graphic45 Once Upon a Springtime (Butterfly Kisses, Primrose
Cottage, Flight of Fancy)
Stamps - Hampton Art (Once Upon a Springtime 3)
Ink –Ranger Distress (Antique Linen, Worn Lipstick), Memento (Rich Cocoa).
Copic Markers (E0000, E00, E50, BG01, BG10, B00, R81)
Glimmer Mist – Tattered Angels (Bronze, Crème de Cocoa, Dazzling Diamonds)
Glitter – Ranger Stickles (Stardust)
Pins – Maya Road, Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls – Queen and Company
Ribbon - Lawrence Schiff (seam binding, hand-dyed with distress inks)
Punch – EK Success
Dies –Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations (Tattered Florals), Spellbinders Nestabilities
(Lacy Circles, Smooth Circles)
Adhesive – Scotch 3M (ATG, Foam Tape), Glue Dots, Tombow (Mono Metal)
Here is another amazing card by Gloria. See how classic this card looks! With these beautiful flowers, soft colors, and timeless images, this card would make the perfect gift!
Supplies:
Cardstock – Bazzill, Stampin’ Up
Designer paper - Graphic45 Once Upon a Springtime (Woodland Fantasy, Pixie
Post, Tags)
Stamps - Hampton Art (Once Upon a Springtime 2)
Ink –Ranger Distress (Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain)
Embossing powder – Ranger Distress (Vintage Photo), Stampendous
(Kaleidoscope Transparent)
Glitter – Ranger Stickles (Stardust)
Leaves and flowers – Wild Orchid Crafts
Pin – Maya Road
Ribbon, button – craft store
Punches – EK Success (border punch), Carl (circle punch)
Dies –Spellbinders Nestabilities (Lacy Circles, Smooth Circles)
Adhesive – Scotch 3M (ATG, Foam Tape), Glue Dots, Tombow (Mono Metal)
As promised, we have more amazing projects that were featured at this year's CHA. Have a look at this adorable Once Upon a Springtime little princess hat designed by Christie Bryant! Dancing fairies, flowing ribbon, lace, and a great big and beautiful paper rosette! This hat has everything!
We want to thank Gloria Stengel and Christie Bryant for their amazing talents. We will be bringing you more craft goodness tomorrow as we continue our behind-the-scenes look at CHA 2011. Don't forget to leave us a comment on Monday's blog for you chance to win this week's blog prize! Also, we have a very special announcement to make on Friday. Don't miss it! Join us tomorrow for more fun, inspiration, and cheer.
Flowers and Ribbons,
Team Graphic 45
Fabulous work ladies!
Posted by: Charee Filimoehala | February 09, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous! Especially love that first card...the stamps are so lovely, I must get them to complement all the papers!
Posted by: Keri | February 09, 2011 at 09:28 AM
firstly - gorgeous cards!! I am not a stamper but seeing these wonderful images designed to coordinate with the amazing papers - almost makes me want to jump the fence! Secondly - FRIDAY!?!?!? OMGosh! Will be back! Thanks for the continued inspiration G45
Posted by: Tara Orr | February 09, 2011 at 10:21 AM
beautiful and love the new stamps!
Posted by: Jan Hennings | February 09, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Oh sooo pretty. It's cold here so the little spring is great!
Posted by: Angie L | February 09, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful work by everyone! This paper is just so luscious. I can't wait for the stamps to hit my local store!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | February 09, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Absolutely gorgeous projects. Stunning!
Posted by: Stacey Hansen | February 09, 2011 at 11:19 AM
WOW WHAT BEAUTIFUL SPRING CARDS!! =) MAKES ME SMILE IN MEMORIES OF FUN IN THE AMAZING WONDERS OF THE NEW SPRING!! SO CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR FRIDAY!!???
THANKS FOR THE FUN AND HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | February 09, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Gorgeous cards! I love the stamps!
Posted by: Carrie Woolsey | February 09, 2011 at 11:44 AM
~ Hi~ Gloria I So LOVE your card, and
of course, true style! And now with the
new stamps....HUGE WOW factor!
As ever, Moe
Posted by: Moe Mahoski | February 09, 2011 at 12:11 PM
~ HI~
Christie, this is SO adorable! Boy talk
about "creating" outside the box! Too
wonderful!!!!!
As ever, Moe
Posted by: Moe Mahoski | February 09, 2011 at 12:13 PM
beautiful works of art
Posted by: Carole Hepburn | February 09, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Absolutely gorgeous work!
~Linda
Posted by: Linda Cain | February 09, 2011 at 02:32 PM
This so reminds me of The Wind & The Willow that was one of my favorite books a gazillion years ago!
Posted by: Martha Richardson | February 09, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Those are beautiful! And I especially love the colors in the top one.
Posted by: Noreen | February 09, 2011 at 06:43 PM
beautiful creations. I can not wait to get these stamps!!!
Posted by: cort | February 09, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Beautiful Spring-like projects. But, I enjoy winter...lets not rush it, O.K.?
Posted by: Linda Slattery | February 09, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Beautiful! The cards are fantastic
Posted by: Karen | February 09, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Beautiful - just beautiful...in fact, good enough to eat! Especially the TA Creme de Cocoa and all of the E numbers of the Copic markers could read the additives in foods! LOL. I love all of the new collections - especially Curtain Call. TFS. ~Glen~
Posted by: Glen | February 10, 2011 at 12:38 AM
I have an 8x8 Springtime pad. Waiting on frames and tags to reach store so I can do an album for my 10 yr old great grand daughter. Think I have to ad stamps to my wish list. Thanks for the beautiful samples.
Posted by: Judy Webb | February 10, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Your papers and projects are truly amazing and inspiring!
Posted by: Cherina Miller | February 21, 2011 at 09:15 AM
GOSH......all your products are just so detailed and incredible, I don't know which is my favorite. I guess I JUST LOVE IT ALL!!!!
Thanks for sharing this with us and you are all amazing artists.
Sherry M
Cricket's Daughter
Posted by: sherry west-moss | February 21, 2011 at 10:45 PM
My god! This is crazy! Your project is really amazing! I really like it! The first card is so adorable. Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: UPrinting Gift Codes | April 12, 2011 at 12:40 AM