Ribbons and Wonder: G45 & May Arts Blog Hop Day 4
Hello Crafters!
Thanks so much for joining us today at the Graphic 45 blog. This has been such an awesome week of crafts and we have much more in store for you today! Today's featured projects are so bountiful and beautiful, you wont believe your eyes! Our blog hop with our pals at May Arts is in full swing, and we're so very excited! We recently received our order from May Arts we placed at CHA. Let me just say, "WOW" our offices are currently overflowing with May Arts ribbons it's like a mini paradise! Trust me, these ribbons are so gorgeous, so well crafted, and they look perfect when combined with our papers. Today's crafts are living proof! And we just wanted to remind you all to leave us a comment on our blog and Facebook Fan Page this week for your chance to win a fantastic Graphic 45/May Arts prize! Also, May Arts is offering stupendous craft prizes on their blog and Facebook Page too so be sure to visit them and leave a comment for your chance to win.
Okay, lets get to the crafts. Today we're featuring the gorgeous works of Jane Tragenza, Tracey Locher, and Gloria Stangel of our Design Team. These great ladies have created some stunning projects today that will take your breath away. It's a cornucopia of craft inspiration! First up is the amazing Jane Tragenza. Have a look at her her beautiful layout using our new Curtain Call collection and May Arts Ribbons.
"I wanted to do a layout using Graphic 45’s new Curtain Call range of papers and the ribbons sent to me from May Arts where a perfect match. They kindly include some amazing ribbons, which I and the rest of the team would love to get more of. The black satin pleated ribbon was to die for. I used it across the corner of my layout and place all the other ribbon embellishments I made along it. I used some of their cream silk ribbon and ran a gathering thread along the edge and pulled it up tight to make a gathered flower. I made three flowers this way. Another of the ribbons was a sheer cream with a gold threads stitched along it. I tied a knot in it and cut it so it had about half an inch each side of the knot. I placed one in the centre of each flower. Using another of their ribbons which was a green shot silk I made ends to look like leaves. The ribbons are so beautiful and soft. Included in the bundle was some coffee coloured ribbon that was perfect for tying a bow. The final touch was wrapping some of their gold wire around the end of a paint brush and using it as a curling twiggy thing! The whole layout turned out beautiful with a perfect combination of lovely papers and gorgeous ribbons. Who needs to buy an expensive embellishment when you can make your own." Jane Tragenza
Next up is a fantastic card by Tracey Locher using Curtain Call, Graphic 45 Staples and of course May Arts ribbons. There are so many pretty textures and creamy colors in this card, it's like a real vintage-inspired gem!
Supplies:
Graphic 45: Curtain Call: Tour de France, Top Billing, Applause, Curtain Call
Graphic 45: Staples Collection – Flower Staples
May Arts Ribbon: Black and tan/green ribbon
Tim Holtz: Film Strip Ribbon and Distress Ink
Bazzil Basics: Black Cardstock
Making Memories: Black and Rhinestone brads
Darice: large rhinestone
This next marvelous creation was made by Gloria Stengel. Have a look at this breathtaking gift card holder that Gloria made using our Curtain Call collection and beautiful May Arts ribbons. Gloria's creation is so stunning and loaded with so many gorgeous details. It's just perfect!
Well crafters, that's all we have for today. Be sure to swing by tomorrow when we announce the random winners of this week's blog and special Facebook prizes! And of course there will be even more breath-taking crafts to inspire you. We hope you have a lovely day and thanks again for stopping by to see us.
Your Friends In Crafting,
Team Graphic 45
Oh wow! I love these projects! Curtain Call is definitely a must have collection :) And those ribbons to match are just amazing!
Posted by: Becky D | February 24, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Hi there !!!
Gloria, this is the BEST...EVER idea for a gift card, I mean really... an accordian ? WAY GREAT! and of course the CARd is the FIRST gift, so lovely! And Jane !!!! Your style and elegance in this lay/out is so YUMMY !
And thanks for the great little "how to's" included! I too, ADORE may Art
ribbons as well ! ( Fav) Thanks !
AND... Miss Tracey !!! this is so ....
So wonderful ! It's amazing how you took the clear film strp, and gems...for
the kick, which only ENHANCED your card, without changing your color scheme. Love it ! Thanks ALL, for yet another great coffee break! MoeMoe
Posted by: Moe Mahoski | February 24, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Wow what a simply elegant and stunning layout. Amazing. The card is gorgeous. You girls did a fabulous job with these papers. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: tracy | February 24, 2011 at 08:54 AM
These projects are just gorgeous! I'm dying to get my fingers on the new papers, and the May Arts ribbon would be a terrific bonus!!!
Posted by: Melissa Minor | February 24, 2011 at 09:00 AM
oh my!
Great job!
Thanks 4 sharing!
Posted by: {vicki} | February 24, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Well just Wow. Did I mention these are great. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Suzanne | February 24, 2011 at 09:13 AM
I'm overwhelmed by all the creativity that is going on here and at May Arts. Such inspriation. Thank you.
Posted by: Debby | February 24, 2011 at 09:15 AM
All the projects on your blog are always jaw droppingly beautiful and so darn inspiring!!! Thank you for showing them!!
Posted by: Lana Edwards | February 24, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Gorgeous, beautiful, thanks for sharing them with us!
Posted by: Meme | February 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Those are such beautiful ideas...the papers are just so pretty and gets the mind flowing with ideas...Thanks for that!
smiles...Tammy
Posted by: Tammy Schram | February 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I have a serious crush on the black satin pleated ribbon. Gorgeous projects, ladies! I am also digging the white ribbon that looks like a film strip. My LSS needs to get some May Arts ribbons!
Posted by: Nadia | February 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM
That curtain call gift card holder is as fabulous as the era it depicts! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Lillian Child | February 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Love that gorgeous wedding layout and everything else is so chic!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | February 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Oh my, WOW!!! I am always truly inspired by the G45 design team. Stunning projects always! T4S
Posted by: Lindy | February 24, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Love the LO! this is beautiful.
Posted by: conniemelancon | February 24, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Gorgeous projects! Love the ribbon flowers in the layout, the aged feel of the card and that giftcard holder was a fold-out surprise! :-D Thanks for all the fabulous inspiration!
Posted by: dlwidder | February 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM
OMG! These pieces of art are stunning! I can't beleive the wonderful work your team creates. Just simply amazing!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | February 24, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Love all the projects. As always I get the best ideas on your blog!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | February 24, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Such an extravagant gift card holder! I love it!! The papers and ribbon just make it come to life.
Posted by: Kate | February 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM
absolutely beautiful. The LO is so sophisticated. So inspired right now - take away for dinner!!
Posted by: corinne | February 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM
They are very pretty! Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Ana | February 24, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Wonderful projects! Just love the elegance!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | February 24, 2011 at 01:07 PM
The use of the film strip with the last two cards is really great!
Posted by: Noreen | February 24, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful layout and cards! Will definitely check in tomorrow and see what other creations you'll be sharing with us! Great week of Graphic45 and May Arts!
DeniseB
Posted by: DeniseB | February 24, 2011 at 01:59 PM
That card holder is gorgeous... The papers are beautiful
Posted by: Janie Boots | February 24, 2011 at 02:08 PM
HOLY MACARONI! I LOVE that gift card holder! What a fab idea! The card and layout are spectacular, too. As always, thanks for sharing with us. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | February 24, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Lovely projects! Love how beautifully the ribbons match up with the papers on each one! Anne, yourmainestamper
Posted by: Anne Thompson | February 24, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Oh wow...holy cow...this is all gorgeous! And that gift card holder is such a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Romy | February 24, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Wow, stunning creations! So gorgeous!
Posted by: LorraineN | February 24, 2011 at 02:44 PM
WOW such gorgeousness!! Amazing projects!
Posted by: Betsy Burnett | February 24, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Adorable projects!!!
Gloria's gift card holder is amazing!!! I love it!!!
Hugs
Agnieszka
Posted by: Agnieszka/ Ona_i_ja | February 24, 2011 at 02:57 PM
woo-hoo!!! More amazing projects with g45 and may arts!
Posted by: Jan Hennings | February 24, 2011 at 03:02 PM
I absolutely love the projects that were created..The layout, the card, gift card holder..it's all very stunning....Graphic 45 and May Arts ribbon together created beautiful projects!
Posted by: Mary | February 24, 2011 at 03:40 PM
Love the Curtain Call card. Stunning.
Posted by: Sharron Solberg Higgins | February 24, 2011 at 04:21 PM
I am loving these curtain call line and the ribbons I can hardly wait till scrapbooker's pradise in calgary gets them.
Posted by: Kim Henrich | February 24, 2011 at 04:25 PM
wow love Curtain Call papers...love everything with the projects
Posted by: Peggy Lee Baker | February 24, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Loving me some Curtain Call!!! The card and card holder are oVeR tHe TOP gorgeous!
Posted by: Jeanne Nelson | February 24, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Love all the projects and especially the gift card holder. I like the idea of making something special to go with a gift card to make it more personal. This is perfect!!! Love the papers and the wonderful ribbons!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | February 24, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Ok, ladies, those projects are over the top and May Arts pushed them over the top...beautiful work.
Posted by: ava | February 24, 2011 at 07:36 PM
As always, great projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lindy | February 24, 2011 at 08:33 PM