Passion For Paper: The Return of Gloria Stengel
Hello Crafters!
Thank you for joining us for yet another amazing day of our 2011 Design Team introductions. Today we are so pleased to welcome back the amazing Gloria Stengel to our Design Team. You may remember seeing Gloria's stunning crafts on our 2010 Design Team. Well she's back for another year of fun and inspiration! Gloria's style classic, elegant, and always beautifully accomplished. It's part of what makes her Graphic 45 crafts so dazzling. Her techniques work seamlessly with our vintage-inspired papers. She is widely known for her delicate and feminine craft designs. Her gorgeous blog Scraps of Life is a perpetual source of inspiration and craft education for her many fans. In particular, she is known for her stunning cards and mini albums. But anything Gloria creates is guaranteed to be beautiful and immensely motivating. As you will see in the marvelous work she submitted as part of our Design Team call, Gloria is a true professional in her approach to crafting. It is always a sincere pleasure to see her latest creations and we are overjoyed to have her on our team for another fabulous year. Please give a warm welcome to the brilliant Gloria Stengel!
"My biggest design team strengths are my creative risk-taking and passion for paper. Since I have dabbled in so many different crafts, it’s natural for me to explore and create with many mediums and products. I am always on the hunt for new ways to create. My motto is “seek out new crafts that you have never done before.” I seem to be the queen of mixing product lines and mediums into my projects, and I guess my style is quite eclectic. I love to create in a Vintage grunge style, using all sorts of lace, ribbons, flowers, and of course vintage pins and buttons. I enjoy the creative process, the discovery, and the “happy accidents” that sometimes arise during crafting time. Having high-quality products and papers to work with makes creating a joy. Ever since I first saw Graphic45 papers I have wanted to be part of this amazing company. I have a list of my "top five" companies whom I'd love to work for. Graphic45 is number one on my list. Last year, when I made the 2010 Team, was one of the happiest days of my life. It was a dream come true!" -Gloria Stengel
Here we have a wonderfully joyful Steampunk Debutant and Once Upon a Springtime layout designed by Gloria. This simple and elegant LO is such a terrific expression of tranquility and beauty.
This is one of Gloria's famous cards. She used A Proper Gentleman to create this sophisticated work of art. She knows exactly how to capture an authentic vintage look in all of her crafts. It's just amazing!
Feast your eyes on this dazzling Curtain Call mini album/gift card holder, filled with gorgeous layers and textures! She has such a refined sense of placement. Every detail in this gorgeous album is just perfect, as though it could exist no other way. It is wonderfully balanced and deeply captivating. It's the kind of craft that makes you want to rush out and make one of your own! But that's the magic of Gloria's style. It's always so inspiring.
That's all for today, crafters. Many thanks to Gloria Stengel for her beautiful work. We are so happy she's joining us for another year and we can't wait to see what she'll dream up next! Thank you all for stopping by and seeing us today. We hope your day is filled with cheer!
Ribbons and Wonder,
Team Graphic 45
Gloria, I love, love, love your mini album. Your work is beautiful. I am happy to be working with you this year.
Posted by: Robin Shakoor | April 21, 2011 at 08:19 AM
I can't wait to see what you dream up next either!
Posted by: {vicki} | April 21, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Who is this woman?! My head is the size of a hot air balloon! I had no idea I was so fab-you-lusss! Thanks for the stunning intro! It's a lot to live up to! LOL
Posted by: Gloria Stengel | April 21, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Gloria! We are all thrilled to welcome you back to the team for another year. I'm sure you continue to raise the bar in paper crafting with your fabulous ways. Thank you for all that you do for Graphic 45, you are truly amazing!
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Happy Papercrafting!
Posted by: Charee Filimoehala | April 21, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Gloria, your work is wonderful. Can't wait to work with such a talented and sharing gal. Happy to be on the team with you!
Posted by: Nancy Wethington | April 21, 2011 at 09:10 AM
These projects are amazing. I love the mini album. You rocked Graphic 45's papers.
Posted by: Beth White | April 21, 2011 at 09:35 AM
My mind is spinning!!!I crave your style. Congrats on year 2011, I can't wait to see it all.
Posted by: Caroline | April 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Gloria, welcome back MASTER cardmaker—I'm sure you will continue to INSPIRE me, G45 Design Team 2011, and the crafting world!
Posted by: Diane Schultz | April 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Gorgeous projects !
Congratulations !
Catherine
Posted by: cat lacigale | April 21, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Pretty creations and those little bird accents are the cutest things
Posted by: Pearl Maple | April 21, 2011 at 01:38 PM
FAAAAA-BULOUS!
Posted by: jengd | April 21, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Gloria's projects are truly beautiful and having recently met her I can confirm she is a lovely lady too :-)
Posted by: Christine Emberson | April 21, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Gorgeous! Love the mini album...such great detail.
Posted by: Mike and Lesley | April 21, 2011 at 03:40 PM
Another amazing member of the design team! Congrats, Graphic 45!!
Posted by: Jenna | April 21, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Amazing!Her Curtain Call project has inspired me to buy some Le Cirque-it came to me it would be absolutely perfect for a tribute to one of my all time favorite songs-Send in the Clowns and I could make it up similar to her card.Thanks Gloria!
Posted by: Beth W | April 21, 2011 at 07:22 PM
These projects are totally incredible! Great and perfect addition to the Design Team.
Posted by: Debby | April 22, 2011 at 03:25 AM
I love your mini especially the cover
an asset to g45
Posted by: shar | April 22, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Such gorgeous and detailed designs!!
Love all your textures on the mini album! Stunning!!
Super excited to work with you this year!!
Posted by: Nicole Eccles | April 22, 2011 at 05:47 AM
Congrats, Gloria! I've been following your work for years! I just love your style and knack for creativity!
Posted by: Lori | April 22, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Congrats on another year of creating for Graphic45!! Your style rocks with fabulous design and innovation! Love your creativity. It's truly a gift from above!! You inspire excellence!!
Posted by: Natalie | April 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Gloria you are an inspiration...I admire you and your stunning creations!
Posted by: Christine Schaffer | April 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Wow! I love the book, it's beautiful. Congratulation for your gorgeous work. Bravo, c'est magnifique, quel talent!
Posted by: Ephémère13 | April 23, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Gloria, Your art is absolutely beautiful. To know I 'knew you way back when' :-) You have certainly taken your creativity to a whole new level since we used to exchange cards. I look forward to seeing more of your pieces in the future!
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