Hello Fabulous Crafters,
Welcome to another fun-filled week here at the Graphic 45 blog. We are so pleased that you are joining us today! This week is going to be amazing. We've got not one but TWO chances for you to win amazing prizes, a fabulour blog swap with May Arts, as well as lots of gorgeous craft inspiration from our design team. Wow, does it get any better? In addition to our regular weekly blog prize, we're also offering a second prize exclusively on our Facebook Fan Page. Here's how it works. Just leave us a comment on our blog anytime this week and you will have a chance to win this glorious prize pack: a Once Upon a Springtime 12x12 and 8x8 Paper Pad as well as these gorgeous ribbons by May Arts!
Our second prize pack is being offered through our Facebook Fan Page. Just go to our Facebook page and leave us a comment this week and you could win this beautiful collection of goodies: a Once Upon a Springtime 12x12 and 8x8 Paper Pad and these pretty May Arts ribbons. Oh so pretty! Winners will be chosen randomly and announced on Friday. Two prizes in one week! Yay!
To kick off this fantastic week of our May Arts blog swap, we're featuring some amazing crafts by the brilliant Candy Rosenberg and Gloria Stengel today. These clever ladies have combined our pretty papers with the elegant ribbons of May Arts. It's a match made in heaven! This first amazing project was created by Candy Rosenburg. Candy used our new Le Cirque collection and a bunch of beautiful May Arts ribbon to create this fantastic piece of home decor.
"My studio is often compared to a circus, so what better way to let the circus begin with a sign for my studio that tells them to "Come On In!" I used the new Grand Nestabilities Circle die to cut the main shapes, added a sprinkling of May Arts ribbon and hand cut circus people hanging around!" -Candy Rosenburg
Supplies:
Graphic45; Le Cirque Paper, AlphabetCore d'nations Cardstock
May Arts Ribbon
Spellbinders Grand Circle Nestabilities Die
And have a look at these little beauties created by Gloria Stengel! Gloria used our new Curtain Call collection as well as Le Cirque combined with lots of pretty May Arts ribbons to create this gorgeous card and treat bag. The silk ribbon that Gloria used on this Curtain Call card is so amazing! It's the softest, most luxurious ribbon I've ever seen and it looks perfect with our Curtain Call paper. So pretty!
The Kiss Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Designer paper: Graphic45 Curtain Call (Top Billing, Applause, The cinema, Borders, Tags)
Ink: Ranger Distress (Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain)
Mist: Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Bronze, Creme de Cocoa)
Chipboard: Imaginarium Designs
Flower: Wild Orchid Crafts
Brad: Creative Charms
Pins: Maya Road, Tim Holtz
Doily: Michael's Crafts
Tools: Close to My Heart edge tool
Adhesive: Scotch 3M (ATG, Foam tape), Glue Dots, Tombow (liquid mono)
Circus Treat Bag
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Designer paper: Graphic45 Le Cirque (Bohemian Floral, Circus Parade, Greatest Show on Earth, Le Cirque)
Ink: Ranger Distress (Black Soot), Memento (Tuxedo Black)
Stamps: Teresa Collins
Treat bag: Michael's Crafts
Adhesive: Scotch 3M, Glue Dots
Well, crafters, that's all we have for today. Don't forget to leave us a comment today on our blog as well as Facebook Fan Page for your chance to win these week's prize packs! We have so many great crafts to show you all week so be sure to stop by and see us again. We wish you a very happy Monday.
Craft Love,
Team Graphic 45
Love the circus papers and projects! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize! Anne, yourmainestamper
Posted by: Anne Thompson | February 21, 2011 at 08:13 AM
Beautiful projects, as usual, and what a great giveaway!
Posted by: Robin H | February 21, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Such unbelievably beautiful projects!!!! The ribbon definitely looks great with G45.
Posted by: Denise Coulter | February 21, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Fantastic fabulous projects!!! Love them. I just love the circus collection!!!! Thanks for the wonderful chance.
Posted by: Lindy | February 21, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Wow, the talent here is amazing! I've never used any of your product - it sure looks fab!
Posted by: SusanK | February 21, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Wow I love the projects so much fun and I love the May art ribbon!!!
Posted by: Barbie | February 21, 2011 at 08:35 AM
no facebook, but I can leave a comment here - these projects are wonderful!
thanks for all the inspiration.
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | February 21, 2011 at 08:35 AM
The ribbons are gorgeous! Love the Le Cirque wall hanging too!
Posted by: nancy darnell | February 21, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Awesome give away! I love that Curtain Call card, oh that is just gorgeous!! I am loving that paper more everyday!
Posted by: Maggi | February 21, 2011 at 08:39 AM
OMG I love the spring paper and the old movie theme. How can we not make beautiful things with this paper and all the wonderful new products!!?
Posted by: Sheila B | February 21, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Love the pretty paper!!!! :)
Posted by: Gretchen Krisher | February 21, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Beautiful projects, love the vintage look.
Posted by: Anne B. | February 21, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Love Graphic 45, love working with all the vintage goodies... would love to win some... thanks
Posted by: cheryl rodda | February 21, 2011 at 08:50 AM
What a great team! I just learned this week you were a Portland company. Way to go Oregon. Another reason to love living here!
Posted by: Phyllis | February 21, 2011 at 08:51 AM
So Pretty stuff. The more I look at the new Le Cirque set the more I see what a darling theme for a baby's room. A circus theme. Wouldn't that be cute! Also another theme for the
Curtain call set would be a darling Wedding Album. "The greatest Movie ever told" could be the theme.
Thanks, I would love the spring set to get started for Easter! Syd Egna
Posted by: syd egan | February 21, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Wow, amazing ideas!!!! I like this card with Curtain Call papers!!!
Hugs
Agnes
Posted by: Agnieszka/ Ona_i_ja | February 21, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Love these projects!
love, love love the cinemacard!
marie-anne
Posted by: Scrapbook Doll | February 21, 2011 at 09:16 AM
I am in love with this line -- what line--all three!!! I have only gotten my hands on the curtain call but I have to complete my current project with the steam punk debutant before I start with it --once I start I can't stop!!!
Posted by: Tara C | February 21, 2011 at 09:20 AM
OMG!! =) AWESOME I just can't wait to play along and have the chance to win one of these AMAZING PRIZE PACKAGES!! =) Also, the inspiration for today is just beautiful!! Well designed ladies!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE FUN AND HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | February 21, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Oh wow, what a fantastic giveaway! I love both G45 papers and Maya Arts ribbons. These creations are all amazing, girls. TFS!
Posted by: Romy | February 21, 2011 at 09:29 AM
So.....If I could have a "wish" today... I would TRULY LOVE to spend the DAY
inside of Candy AND Gloria's HEADS...
the continual incoming and outgoing thoughts of creativity..... how utterly fantastic and fun would THAT be?????
Oh yea!!!! So wonderful are these heartfelt projects ! Thanks, as ALWAYS!!!!!
And of course.... My FOR REAL.... favorite Ribbon Company! May arts, as you may know ,is generally, on all of my projects!!!!
To WIN THIS WEEKS PRIZE.... well...
it would be the BEST from BOTH of my FAVORITE companies! Now that would be truly DIVINE !!!!
As Ever, MoeMoe
Posted by: Moe Mahoski | February 21, 2011 at 09:31 AM
fantabulous projects-beautiful papers-I love your papers and May art ribbons!!
Posted by: Diane S. | February 21, 2011 at 09:32 AM
L
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the circus treat bag!
So cute
Posted by: {vicki} | February 21, 2011 at 09:32 AM
great papers! love the graphic style
Posted by: rosaliaa | February 21, 2011 at 09:33 AM
What wonderful ideas and inspriation. A must try. I haven't heard of May Arts and find them incredible. Thanks
Posted by: Debby | February 21, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Love all the inspiration!!What a amazing prize package!Cant wait to play along!
Posted by: viji | February 21, 2011 at 09:34 AM
what a great prize!
Posted by: Michele in Texas | February 21, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Wonderful prize opportunities!! Have to say I love your new lines - ALL OF THEM but also a big fan of the springtime collection and the May Art ribbons go so beautifully with them.
Posted by: Deb S | February 21, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Wow, I just love seeing all the collections in one post...really highlights the gentle pastels of Once Upon A Springtime, the bold, bright fun of Le Cirque, and the elegant, oozing-class neutrals of Curtain Call.
Gorgeous projects all!
Posted by: Keri | February 21, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Great inspirational projects. And how beautiful papers. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Cuchy | February 21, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Gorgeous projects!
Posted by: Melissa | February 21, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Fabulous projects!
Posted by: Susanne Sheriff | February 21, 2011 at 09:58 AM
I have become such a fan of Graphic 45 papers. I can't get enough, and I love the new lines.
Posted by: Christen | February 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Stunning projects and so inspiring. Love the May Arts ribbon with your papers.
Posted by: Lesa Livingston | February 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I adore G45 lines and can't wait to get Le Cirque! I just ordered it and it can't get here soon enough!!
Posted by: Jen Cuthbertson | February 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Wow! These are awesome!!! Love all this! Thank you so much for the chance!!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 21, 2011 at 10:25 AM
What beautiful pieces of art! I love the art that Candy and Gloria always come up with. They both think outside the box and continually amaze me. And the new papers, well they are simply a feast for the eyes. To see Graphic 45 papers and products is to yearn for them! And May Art ribbons, oh my, one is more luscious than the next - sigh.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | February 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Thank you for all the inspiration I get from all of your great artists!!! Their talent and your great products,the outcome is always fantastic!!! Thanks.
Posted by: Debbie Nelson | February 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM
wow! gorgeous projects! it is a match made in heaven
Posted by: Megan A | February 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Great projects as usual! They are all nice. I could see the goodie bag also as a great card idea. Thanks for the chance to win and what a great combo with Glue Arts.
Posted by: Karen K | February 21, 2011 at 11:14 AM