Hello Crafters,
A very happy Friday to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by our blog today! We've got some wonderful and whimsical crafts from our fabulous design team to share with you. Wow, today's crafts are out of this world! Two brilliant crafters Tara Orr and Jane Tregenza have created the most amazing crafts from our new collection The Magic of Oz. Get ready to be transported to a whole other world of wonder and creativity!
But first we want to announce this week's blog prize winner! Thank you all so much for leaving us such lovely comments about our new collections. We appreciate your feedback so much. This week's winner, chosen randomly, is Linda Dillman. Here is what she had to say about her favorite new Graphic 45 collection.
"My new favorite is Christmas Emporium (But I'm going to have to pick up some of the Oz collection because this is my grandson's first year in high school band and they're doing a Wizard of Oz show)." -Linda Dillman
Linda, please email us at info@g45papers.com with your mailing information so that we can send you your prize. Congratulations!
Okay, it's time for the crafts! This first stunning creation was made by Tara Orr. It's a gorgeous Magic of Oz layout that has all the elements of Tara's classic style! Fabulous layers, beautiful textures, perfect paper distressing, and adorable central photos are just a few reasons why this LO is a craft masterpiece! Amazing work, Tara!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Other Supplies:
Circle Punch and Scallop Circle Punch by Marvy Uchida
Distress Ink in Vintage Photo by Ranger
Glossy Accents by Ranger
Edge Scraper by Making Memories
Tacky Glue by Aleene's
Permanent Adhesive Roller by Tombo
Paper and Crochet Doilies
These next fantastic crafts were created by Jane Tregenza. Her one-of-a-kind style and impeccable crafting techniques are in full swing with these amazing Magic of Oz creations. We are so thrilled with Jane's superb talent! Here is what she had to say about the inspiration behind these marvelous crafts.
"I am really into miniature at the moment and having great fun doing lots of little projects. I have a great photo of the Lovely Graphic 45 ladies taken in Australia this year. I decide to do this project on Diane The book is only 4 inches high and five inches wide. It sits on an Imaginarium Designs chipboard stand, slightly opened. I love the way all Graphic 45 papers work together, I used papers from the new “magic of Oz” range. I love this new line of papers. The colours are so strong and the prints are delightful. I uses a chipboard compass and fine leaves from Imaginarium designs. This balanced the heavy metal staples flower from Graphic 45 which I just love. I cut out flowers from one of the prints and layered them to give them a 3d look. I added some magical words in an Imaginarium designs frame which describe Diane (hope she doesn’t mind being thought of as “antique” meaning valuable rather than old!) I also added a crown because she is the” Queen of design” as we all know." -Jane
Supplies:
"For my last project I made an easel Card. I love the way these kind of cards stand up, making them a special card which can be on display rather than popped in a box or stashed in a draw. I used papers from the Magic of Oz collection for this card. I used some of graphic 45 hinges to make a flap on the front of my card. When you open the flap there is a pocket which lets you tuck money or a gift card into. Purple and green work so well together, and isn’t funny how the meaning of words change. Wicked now means great or cool as my kids tell me. Different from when I was a kid and it meant extremely bad. So now I have a totally cool card for a very“ wicked” teenager - Perfect." -Jane
Supplies:
We want to say a very big thank you to the amazing Tara Orr and Jane Tregenza for their phenomenal crafts. And thank you to all of our readers for joining us on this fabulous day. We will be right back here on Monday for more craft inspiration, blog contests, and happy musings. We hope you have a marvelous weekend and that you find some time to be creative.
Happy Papercrafting!
Team Graphic 45
SO very beautiful!
Posted by: Kathleen D. | July 22, 2011 at 08:52 AM
More beautiful creativity! I love to look at your blog!
Posted by: Noreen | July 22, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Congrats to Linda...you lucky duck! I'm working on an altered tin using the 8x8 Magic of Oz paper. I'm going to submit it to Altered Arts Magazine...wish me luck!
Posted by: Rett | July 22, 2011 at 09:11 AM
These are amazing!!! The talent is awesome. Im missing going to my usual crop today. My furry babies are sick and Im missing my friends. I haven't seen them in a month due to extenuating circumstances, and I miss them and I miss letting out some of my creativity. Thank you for sharing today, I needed it!!!
Posted by: Tammy Hall | July 22, 2011 at 09:33 AM
congratulations Linda and to the fabulous DT members for their gorgeous creations !
Posted by: cat lacigale | July 22, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Incredable! I knew it was Tara the minute I saw it!
And Jane's ---- Stunning!
Love them all.
Great work!
~Linda
Posted by: Linda Cain | July 22, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Congrats Linda. These projects are just amazing! I love this collection (I have it just not the time to sit down with it) TFS
Posted by: Carol | July 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Amazing work! Graphic 45 has a tremendous DT! They have shown that there really are no limits to what can be done with paper!
Posted by: Carrie Woolsey | July 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Very Cool projects, Congrats Linda, you lucky girl.
Posted by: Sue Benedick | July 22, 2011 at 02:11 PM
So beautiful....love the new collection.
Posted by: Angela Johnson | July 22, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Love the oz papers. Just bought some yesterday...
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | July 22, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Congrats linda!
Lov all the beauty!!
Posted by: Dorothy | July 22, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Gorgeous projects! Congratulations to the winner!
Posted by: Randellyn | July 22, 2011 at 09:37 PM
WOW! really like the magic of oz projects. can't wait to get my hands on this paper.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: sue w. | July 23, 2011 at 04:13 AM
Gorgeous creations, I love all.....
Posted by: Ephémère13 | July 23, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Just love the play on the wicked birthday card!!! great.
ava
Posted by: ava | July 24, 2011 at 07:43 AM
OMG I like this card sooooo much! great idea!
Posted by: gybogi | July 24, 2011 at 09:00 AM
I love the way these kind of cards stand up, making them a special card which can be on display rather than popped in a box or stashed in a draw.
Posted by: The National Benefit Authority | July 25, 2011 at 12:57 AM