CHA Summer Sneak Peek: Introducing Christmas Emporium
Hello Crafters,
Thanks for joining us on this excellent day! We've got more amazing sneak peeks of our brand new paper collections to show you, along with a new blog contest! We are so happy to introduce you to this enchanting new collection, Christmas Emporium. Today you'll be seeing three stunning papers from this enchanting new collection. Throughout this week we will be bringing you more sneak peeks from this collection along with other fun surprises. For this week's blog contest we're asking you to let us know what you'd create if you had Christmas Emporium in your hands right now. What's the first thing that comes to mind? A beautiful card or a piece of decorative home decor? Perhaps a lovely mini album or a festive layout? Share your ideas with us and you could win this marvelous prize pack: a Hallowe'en in Wonderland 12x12 Paper Pack, Graphic 45 Metal Tag Staples, two gorgeous stamps from Hampton Art, Layered Mod Flowers and Layered Felt Buttons also by Hampton Art. You can leave your comment on our blog any day this week. We will choose a random winner and announce them here on the blog on Friday, July 15th!
The warmth and wonder of Christmas comes to life in this spectacular new paper collection from Graphic 45. Introducing Christmas Emporium, a nostalgic journey into Santa’s vintage workshop. Inspired by treasured childhood memories, memorabilia, and stories from generations past, this charming new collection will touch your heart and capture your imagination. Drawn from the classic Graphic 45 vintage color pallet, every enchanting page is saturated in a symphony of vibrant color. Twelve gorgeous double-sided papers, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, and cling stamps contain everything you need to make this Christmas bright. Let the magic of Santa’s workshop enliven all of your holiday creations. All you’ll want for Christmas this season is the new Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium collection!
Toyland
Tis the Season
Believe
Join us tomorrow as we bring you more pre-CHA excitement! And let us know what you think! We love reading all of your blog comments and Facebook comments. We hope you have a fantastic Monday! May your day be merry and bright!
With Warm Christmas Hugs (in July),
Team Graphic 45
Oh my my!! This is the first time seeing these papers in their entirety! LOVE the deep blue! SO vintage (of course) and so very beautiful. G45 has done it once again!
Posted by: Tara Orr | July 11, 2011 at 08:56 AM
I have been waiting, knowing that it must be close for new Christmas paper and it's here, WOOHOO!!! My plans are to make a 25 days of Christmas mini-album and the Christmas Emporium collection looks like it will give it that "storybook" feel that I wanted. Can't wait to see the rest of it :D
Posted by: Sleigh | July 11, 2011 at 08:57 AM
First thing that comes to mind, wow! I want to do ornament for my tree! Beautiful paper!!
Posted by: Michelle Raymond | July 11, 2011 at 09:01 AM
The snowy last page is phenomenal!
Posted by: abbeyviolet | July 11, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Cards. yes, but need this paper to tell some of my childhood stories about Christmas. I am almost 72, so vintage really works for me. LOL So pretty.
Posted by: Judy Webb | July 11, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Love the new Christmas paper! It's perfect for my cards! Or maybe I'll just frame it! lol.
Posted by: katy young | July 11, 2011 at 09:17 AM
This is going to be a good week! Love what I am seeing so far!!
Posted by: Nikki Brown | July 11, 2011 at 09:20 AM
I love Toyland!
Posted by: Cathy Roberts | July 11, 2011 at 09:22 AM
WOW! Brings back some wonderful childhood memories. I cant wait to see the rest of the new releases....can't wait until they are available.!
Posted by: Laura E. | July 11, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Oh my goodness! I thought Christmas Past was gorgeous! I know what paper I'm using for all my Christmas projects! WOW!!!
Posted by: Dianna | July 11, 2011 at 09:26 AM
My mind is picturing a wonderful Christmas Morning Layout of my son looking to see what Santa has placed under the tree! I am loving what I see so far!
Posted by: Teresa | July 11, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Out I can't wait to see it up close and personal! I see many "Believe" Christmas cards in my future!
Posted by: M-C Graves | July 11, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I have promised myself I will scrap my vintage life when I retire and this paper is PERFECT to scrap mine and my family's Christmas pics from my childhood in the 1950's. I have waited a long time to find the paper for my dream.....thank you so much!!!
Posted by: Dianne Blencoe | July 11, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Wow! This collection is gorgeous and brings back some cherished childhood memories. I would love to create a mini album with the collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great package.
Posted by: Valery | July 11, 2011 at 09:41 AM
All last season I was busy cleaning the drool off of my desk from staring in awe at the Advent Calenders that were floating all over crafty blogland, so that's what I'd do if I had the christmas paper in my hot little hand.. make an advent calendar!! I'd have plenty of time to spend all my devotion to each day on it's own. which we all know makes a great piece!
Posted by: DeeDee Catron | July 11, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Graphic 45 never fails to create wonderful, beautiful papers!! Love the vintage look!
Posted by: Noreen | July 11, 2011 at 09:42 AM
This is an incredible collection! I have been planning to make an advent Calendar for my son - and this collection would be so perfect for it!
Posted by: Sarah R | July 11, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Wow, beautiful collection. I would love to create mini album!!!! I can't wait to see it close...
Posted by: Agnieszka | July 11, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I would make Christmas cards for www.operationwritehome.org! Our deployed Heroes would love to see such beautiful paper on cards they could then send to a loved one!
Posted by: Wendy P | July 11, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I love these papers -- I'm seeing Christmas cards!
Posted by: Andrea | July 11, 2011 at 09:48 AM
I would use that gorgeous last page, the blue one, to scrap a picture of my puppy in her first snow, that occurred the day after Christmas. Gorgeous collection!
Posted by: Maggi | July 11, 2011 at 09:48 AM
I have a photo of my siblings and myself as kids, kneeling next to the bed to say our prayers. My parents used the photo on their Christmas card many, many years ago. This vintage collection of papers is just what I need to scrapbook this photo! I am so excited. The Believe papers are my favorite.
Posted by: Marcia | July 11, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Beautiful Christmas Cards come to mind!!! I would start early so hopefully I'd be done by Christmas!
Wonderful new collection!
Posted by: Lindy | July 11, 2011 at 09:53 AM
I can see so many beautiful projects made with this! I think it would be perfect for mini albums to give as Christmas gifts! That's what I would start with, then Christmas cards and some awesome Christmas layouts!
Posted by: Roxie Huffman | July 11, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Oooh this is a gorgeous christmas collection ! Congratulations to the designers !
Posted by: cat lacigale | July 11, 2011 at 09:55 AM
I would LOVE to make Christmas cards for friends and family with this gorgeous paper.
Posted by: Liz Roman | July 11, 2011 at 09:56 AM
love this paper, i'd do an album of all our family at Christmas, starting from when i was a child up to now. i'd then share w my parents.
Posted by: bethann d | July 11, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Wonderful collection for made my christmas cards.... so lovely!
Posted by: Tini | July 11, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Ahhh I love Christmas in July! Beautiful papers, as always =). If I had my hands on this right now, I'd make a mini album of my family's one tradition: Christmas morning breakfast!
Posted by: Laura Lefavor | July 11, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Congratulations Graphic 45...you've done it again! Love Love Love the new Christmas Emporium line.
Posted by: Rett | July 11, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Graphic 45's Christmas paper has been my favorite for the past couple of years!!!
Posted by: Tiffany Sanders Lozada | July 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Ha! I forgot to tell you what my first thought was....if I had that delicious paper in my mitts right now, I'd alter the red distressed box I've been holding onto for reasons unknown...until now, that is!
Posted by: Rett | July 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM
I think this paper are ideal for some nice home decor... making little flowers, and 3d stars to fresh up my door wreath and lances inside the rooms... oh and to make Santas home, the sleigh, a little citty with snow and all that in a big acryl globe... that would be nice...
Posted by: gybogi | July 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM
I see the makings for my holiday cards this year. Thanks G45!
Posted by: Wendy Jo | July 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM
The 1st thing I think of making with this collection is a banner. I can't wait to get my hands on some of this!!!
Posted by: Kristi B. | July 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Great paper, I am thinking of doing a Christmas book next year.
Posted by: Beth Arp | July 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Can't wait to get my hands on it! Love it to bits! Cards and layouts will be flying off my craft table, lol.
Posted by: Nancy Bourdeau | July 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
LOve the paper collection. Can't wait for the season to start.
Posted by: Tami Ruth | July 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Love the collection so far....I would make a banner and garland for my feather tree....
Posted by: Julia Rene' | July 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Oooo its lovely :D I think I would make pretty xmas decorations with it :D
Julie xx
Posted by: Julie aka ScrappyDandyDoo | July 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM