Graphic 45's Tag-stravaganza Day 3!
Hello Awesome G45ers!
Welcome to another magical day of the Graphic 45 Tag-stravaganza! Prepare to be ultra inspired by today's fantastic tag creations by Sherry Cheever and Gloria Stengel of our design team! All this week we're sharing gorgeous new tag creations from our design team that feature our brand new paper collections! We even have a terrific tutorial by Gloria Stengel today that you are sure to love. She's going to show you some wonderful techniques for using copic markers with our new Kraft Reflections collection! And don't forget about this week's marvelous contest! All you need to do is tag Graphic 45 (@Graphic45) on Facebook or Twitter. The more @Graphic 45 tags you do, the more chances you have to win a prize package valued at $60. So start tagging for your chance to win! And now it's time for some serious inspiration!
This first tag was created by Sherry Cheever and features our fantastic new collection Olde Curiosity Shoppe. This tag displays some of Sherry's classic paper flowers in conjunction with Graphic 45 Metal Button Staples and Metal Flower Staples. You can see how perfectly the Metal Staples blend together with the gorgeous colors of Olde Curiosity Shoppe. It's like a beautiful vintage dream!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Papers: Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection – Genuine Article, Apothecary, Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Bazaar of Wonders and Exquisite Motif
Graphic 45 Staples: Metal Flowers, Metal Button, Packaging from Metal Door Plate
Spellbinders Paper Arts: S5-068 Dress Forms, S5-086 Bitty Blossoms, S5-085 Mix’d Media Elements, Grand Calibur
Ranger Industries: Distress Stain in Peeled Paint; Distress Stickles in Peeled Paint; Distress Crackle Paint in Rock Candy; Distress Ink in Vintage Photo; Accents in Glossy, Matte and Crackle; Glue n’ Seal; Mister; Craft Sheet; Heat-It Tool; Perfect Pearls in Green and Blue Patina; Perfect Medium and Brush
Imaginarium Designs: Flourish
Other: Advantus idea-ology Memo Pins and Corked Vials; DecoArt Lamp (Ebony) Black Acrylic Paint; Sanding Tools; Wood Trim; Sewing Machine; Hot Glue Gun; Wood Skewer; Foam Mounting Tape
Next we have a wonderful tutorial by Gloria Stengel. Here you will learn some terrific techniques for using copic markers with our new Kraft Reflections collection. The tag that Gloria created is just stunning and once you see it you'll want to make one of your very own! Learn just how it was made in this fun and enlightening tutorial! Take it away, Gloria!
Kraft Reflections and Copic Marker Tutorial
Supply List:
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Graphic 45 Paper:
Kraft Reflections: Bed of Roses
Curtain Call: Moulin Rouge
Graphic 45 Staples: packaging tag from Flowers Staples
Copic Markers: R81, R83, R85, R39, R59, B23, B24, B26, B37, G43, G46, G28, Y13, YR02
Fiskars: postage stamp punch
American Crafts: Lace
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Satin ribbon
Maya Road: Pins
Tsukeniko: Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink
Gina K. Designs: Framed Greetings stamps
Adhesives: Scotch 3M tape runner; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares; Glue Dots adhesive dots
Instructions:
1. To create the colorful paper, trim a 4 x 6 inch section of Kraft Reflections Bed of Roses paper.
2. Color all kraft sections with Copic Markers. For each section, start with the lightest color in your chosen color family. For the rose, begin by coloring the entire flowers with R81.
3. Next, shade some areas with R83. Make sure to place scrap paper under your project as the ink will soak through the Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections paper. This is normal.
4. Next, add R85.
5. Shade a few areas with R39. Add YR02 to the center.
6. Continue coloring, light to dark, until all areas are colored. Experiment with color choices. You may color an entire sheet of 12x12 paper with one color scheme, or trim the paper into four smaller sheets and color each with a different color scheme.
7. To create the tag, cover a Graphic 45 packaging tag with your colored paper, and trim.
8. Wrap lace around the top of the tag.
9. Stamp sentiment onto the kraft side of a scrap of Bed of Roses paper. Punch sentiment with postage stamp punch and edge with black ink. Attach to tag with foam tape.
10. Trim Moulin Rouge postage from Curtain Call paper and color with R39. Attach to tag. Trim Paris postage and attach.
11. Add pins and ribbon.
Have fun coloring your Graphic 45 papers. The paper is a high quality, cardstock weight paper, which makes it easy to color with Copic Markers.
That's all for today, G45ers. Thank you all for joining us! Big thanks to Sherry Cheever and Gloria Stengel for their wonderful work today. There is more fun in store for you all tomorrow. We will have more stunning tag inspiration from our design team. You wont want to miss the fun! We hope to see you then! Have a terrific day!
Smiles and Tags,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Just gorgeous! I loveeeeee the flowers on Sherry's tag and loving how Gloria used the copics in hers!
Posted by: julie Tucker-Wolek | February 22, 2012 at 05:11 AM
Awesome !!
Posted by: Julie Shearer | February 22, 2012 at 05:18 AM
Beautiful tags!
Posted by: Chris Dring | February 22, 2012 at 05:26 AM
Beautiful..never used these markers. I'll have to try them... they really pop the page. (this otta be good..I color outside the lines LOL)..G45 everyday inspiration.
Posted by: Mary | February 22, 2012 at 05:34 AM
The tags are beautiful! Great tutorial for using Copic markers! Thank you!
Posted by: Cherie Gray | February 22, 2012 at 05:45 AM
thanks for the great tutorial on using copics. These tags are really helping my creative juices flow!
Posted by: Kelly Sas | February 22, 2012 at 05:58 AM
Love the tags and the tutorials, amazing flowers. TFS
Posted by: Pammejo | February 22, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Gorgeous tags!
Posted by: Robin Shakoor | February 22, 2012 at 06:04 AM
Fantastic tags and tutorial!
Posted by: Sheron N | February 22, 2012 at 06:33 AM
These are fabulous! I always adore Sherry's flowers and Gloria's coloring is dynamite. Great tutorial.
Posted by: Pam | February 22, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Always love Sherry's work...and Gloria's coloring is amazing!
Posted by: kathyc/northcarolina | February 22, 2012 at 06:56 AM
Fantastic tags!!!!
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Posted by: sue wisniewski | February 22, 2012 at 06:58 AM
Great idea to color the paper. Hadn't thought about that. Guess I'll go try this hint.
Posted by: MaryLouH | February 22, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Love the tags..
Posted by: Jeyatha | February 22, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Awesome x
Posted by: stephanie mccorquodale | February 22, 2012 at 08:08 AM
absolutely LOVE the coloring in of the kraft! sure makes the paper limitless!
Posted by: DeeDee Catron | February 22, 2012 at 08:49 AM
I love the Copic markers. I guess i will have to buy me some of those next.
Posted by: Denice Mullin | February 22, 2012 at 09:31 AM
Great tags. Getting some real inspiration from the design team!
Posted by: Sue W | February 22, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Awesome tags!!
Posted by: Rosann | February 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Have always loved tags and these would also be great for ATC cards... thanks for all the inspiration!!!
Posted by: Pendra | February 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Stunning tags! I always look forward to Sherry's creations - so creative. I think this is the first time I have come across Gloria's work and am delighted to have received a quick copic marker lesson. There is just so much creativity and so many wonderful artists surrounding us. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: BARB T | February 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM
OMG! The artwork is fantastic! I wnat to be these people when I sit down to my craft table! Just beautiful, Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: becky jefress | February 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM
These are amazing tags! Thanks Sherry and Gloria for sharing your incredible talent!
Posted by: Carrie | February 22, 2012 at 11:15 AM
How Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Gloria Westerman | February 22, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Oohhhh loving Sherry's tag and the flowers she made are outstanding!! OMG!! And Gloria's coloring is fantastic! Well done again ladies!!
Posted by: Pamela Perkins | February 22, 2012 at 01:26 PM
Beautiful tags. Now to tag!
Posted by: Jackie | February 22, 2012 at 04:35 PM
By George I think I've got it. I've tagged Graphic 45 2 or 3 times today. Finally figured out how to do it.
Posted by: MaryLouH | February 22, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Love the tag! Love the flowers too! I have to try all of these ideas. Thanks!
Posted by: Candy | February 22, 2012 at 05:19 PM
Oh my gorgeousness!!! Love it!
Posted by: Bev W. | February 23, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Great tags, love them. thanks for sharing them
Posted by: Carol E Brooker | February 23, 2012 at 09:25 AM
What awesome tags!!!! They are really special and beautiful!
Posted by: Denise van Deventer | February 23, 2012 at 10:06 PM
What a show stopper that Gloria is~ the coloring on the kraft paper (that I will DEFINITELY be buying after seeing this) is so gorgeous!!! Love the faded script in the paper too.
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | February 24, 2012 at 04:38 AM
It is absolutely amazing how adding color changes the look of that paper! What a creative idea!
Posted by: Lynda | February 27, 2012 at 03:49 PM
GORJUSSS! I AM SO IN LOVE W/ GRAPHIC 45.
Posted by: MzRichful | February 29, 2012 at 06:50 AM
Absolutely awesome!
Posted by: Mylene | March 02, 2012 at 01:42 AM