Birthday Cards Galore & A Special G45 Celebration!
Happy Friday G45ers,
Welcome to this wonderful day of inspiration as we celebrate a very special Graphic 45 birthday! And what could be a better way to wish someone a happy birthday than with a beautiful handmade card?! Today's birthday girl is the amazing Charee Filimoehala, the Graphic 45 Design Team Coordinator and Director of Customer Service! Her actual birthday is on Saturday but we wanted to start the party early! Charee has been a driving force to make Graphic 45 what it is today! So we wanted to give her throw her a card party on today's blog to wish her the happiest of birthdays! Today you will see 6 incredible birthday cards created by our design team in honor of Charee's birthday! These cards are out of this world and they are sure to give you some fantastic ideas for amazing handmade birthday cards for your friends or family! We also have a terrific interview with Charee that we're sure you're going to love! But first we have a blog prize winner to announce! Chosen at random from this week's blog comments, our randomly chosen winner is...
-Lana Edwards: "WOW I love todays projects they are so darn creative!! I am in love with the new French Country products. Thanks for the chance to win some!"
Congratulations, Lana! Please email us with your shipping information at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize! This is the wonderful French Country prize that Lana won today! We have a new contest every week here on the Graphic 45 blog so there's always a chance to win something wonderful! Stay tuned for Monday's blog to enter to win the next amazing Graphic 45 prize pack!
And now it's time to get to know the fabulous Charee Filimoehala in this super fun birthday interview!
Charee, just in case people don't know you by name stopping by the blog today, what is your role here at Graphic 45?
It's your big day tomorrow! What are the highlights of this past year?
I
have so much to be thankful for. First off I become a mother just
three months ago to the most incredible baby boy, Richard. Our family
has also just moved into a new home as of last week. But last but not
least, all of the inspiring people I got to meet at the events we were
so honored to be a part of. A shout out to Canada, Framingham, Chicago,
Minneapolis, Anaheim, and South Africa.
Here is Charee, Aimee and Diane in
Cape Town, South Africa
We know you recently entered into the wonderful land of motherhood! How is it to have a Little Darling all your own?
It is the best thing that has ever happened to Sean and me. Richard is beautiful, strong, even tempered and a great sleeper. We have really lucked out!
Here is Charee, baby Richard and Sean's happy family photo!
Over the last few weeks he has really started laughing, smiling and cooing. Baby giggles are the best.
Richard Filimoehala Clair at 2 months
Family style! Grammy aka Diane Schultz, along with two of my four brothers and their families are coming to visit Portland.
Forever in Blue Jeans by Neil Diamond. I am a Diamond Girl at heart!
And now it's time for our card party in honor of Charee's birthday! First up in Charee's birthday card party extravaganza is this wonderful French Country card by Maiko Miwa. She transformed this beautiful Regular Tag Album Staples into a colorful and joyful birthday card with sunny floral embellishments! It's so pretty!
Here we have another dazzling French Country card creation for Charee. This one was made by Gloria Stengel and it's just breathtaking! Just look at those fantastic handmade flower embellishments! Wow! This card is such a dream!
"Happy Birthday, Charee! I hope you have an amazing day. Congratulations on your very first birthday as a mom. Enjoy what is sure to be the first of many wonderful celebrations. I wish you all the best!" -Gloria Stengel
Here is a marvelous Curtain Call birthday card by Alberto Juarez! This card was also created just for Charee's birthday! This card has incredible pop-up elements and a timeless look that is simply breathtaking! What a wonderful birthday gift!
Here is another delightful birthday card! This splendid card for Charee was made by Clare Charvill using French Country and Place in Time papers! What a perfect color combination! This card is full of charm and elegance, just like Charee!
"Charee - Wishing you a wonderful Birthday and hope you have a very special day. Huge Hugs xxxxx" -Clare Charvill
Supplies:
"Have a wonderful birthday, Charee!"" -Susan Lui
We hope you all had a great time exploring these fabulous ideas for Graphic 45 birthday cards. We want to thank all of our incredible design team members who created these cards in honor of Charee's birthday! Once again we want to wish Charee the very happiest of birthdays! We hope you will all join us on Monday as we bring you another week of splendid craft ideas and a new blog contest! Enjoy your Friday and have a terrific weekend!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Wonderful Cards. I hope that Charee has a super Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | March 15, 2013 at 05:16 AM
Happy Birthday Charee, and such beautiful cards to help you celebrate!! Truly an inspiration for us. Thank you designers and graphic45 for all you do.
Posted by: barbara weber | March 15, 2013 at 05:20 AM
Wow! The talent at G45 never ceases to amaze me. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Bartemous Black | March 15, 2013 at 05:22 AM
Happy Birthday Charee! Wonderful cards! Thanks to all at G45. The artwork is a continual inspiration.
Posted by: Sharon Young | March 15, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Love your cards, they are truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sharon Rogers | March 15, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Happy birthday Charee!! Beautiful cards!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | March 15, 2013 at 05:42 AM
Have a Happy Happy Birthday today and always! How could you not be happy with all of these beautiful cards that have been created for you! You so deserve them!! Jennifer, Calgary,AB Canada
Posted by: Jennifer Reynard | March 15, 2013 at 05:57 AM
All of today's projects are wonderful! Happy Birthday Charee!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | March 15, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Happy birthday Charee Hope you have a beautiful day tomorrow with your your sweet family !! The design team did so differents Beautiful cards !!!
Posted by: Marie Duval | March 15, 2013 at 05:59 AM
Happy Birthday Charee! beautiful cards for a beautiful lady...with a beautiful family
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | March 15, 2013 at 06:01 AM
Have a great birthday, Charee! and thanks DT for all the fab crafty card inspiration!
Posted by: karen foy | March 15, 2013 at 06:11 AM
Happy Birthday Charee!!!
Such wonderful Cards!!!
Posted by: Dorothy | March 15, 2013 at 06:16 AM
Beautiful Birthday Cards! Happy Birthday to Charee.
Posted by: Phyllis Howard | March 15, 2013 at 06:27 AM
Happy birthday Charee! I have to make some card this weekend at a crop party. These will provide great inspiration!
Posted by: Donna Ellis | March 15, 2013 at 06:28 AM
Charee !!! С Днём рождения !!!
Счастья , любви и ещё много хороших малышей :)
Posted by: Natali | March 15, 2013 at 06:29 AM
these are terrific I love all the ideas always
Posted by: bev orris | March 15, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Happy Birthday! Baby Richard looks so cute! Sending kisses for those cute little cheeks.
Posted by: Shanda Harrington | March 15, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Happy Birthday Charee!!! Beautiful creative birthday cards!!
Posted by: Mary | March 15, 2013 at 06:44 AM
Happy Birthday to Charee! You received so many beautiful cards!
Posted by: Jackie QH | March 15, 2013 at 06:49 AM
Happy birthday, Charee! I just loved getting to know you and Richard a bit better. He is such a cutie!
Love all these fabulous cards!
Posted by: Romy | March 15, 2013 at 06:49 AM
Beautiful Cards, Happy Birthday Charee!!!!
Posted by: Pam Bray | March 15, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Happy Birthday Charee! Those are some really beautiful cards. They are truly inspiring!
Posted by: Marianne Grimbly | March 15, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Happy Birthday to Charee, wonderful cards in honor of the day. Baby richard is gorgeous, best wishes.
Posted by: Geraldine | March 15, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Beautiful cards!! Happy Birthday
Posted by: MONICA EDWARDS | March 15, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Beautiful cards today!
Posted by: LuAnn M | March 15, 2013 at 08:17 AM
Happy Birthday Charee! Your lil one is such a "DOLL!"
Posted by: Susan Wilder | March 15, 2013 at 08:29 AM
Beautiful cards - Happy B'day Charee! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | March 15, 2013 at 08:35 AM
Happy Birthday Charee.....what wonderful cards that were made for you! Be Blessed on your special day. Today is my Birthday so you are having your birthday in a good month!!
Posted by: Marcia Crawford | March 15, 2013 at 08:37 AM
I love all those fabulous cards! Happy Birthday, sweet Charee!
Posted by: Jenny Svensson | March 15, 2013 at 08:56 AM
Happy Birthday Charee! These cards are awesome. Have a great day.
Posted by: Kay G. | March 15, 2013 at 09:01 AM
Happy Birthday Charee, beautiful cards,fabulous inspiration.
Posted by: Anne Campbell | March 15, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Here's to the day of your birth Charee! CELEBRATE! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | March 15, 2013 at 09:23 AM
Happy Birthday!
Love all the cards! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Kim R | March 15, 2013 at 09:30 AM
Happy Birthday Charee! Hope it is filled with lots of fun, love and friends and family! All of these cards are gorgeous!
Posted by: Barbara MacAskill | March 15, 2013 at 09:48 AM
Have a wonderful birthday Charee! Love all of these beautiful cards.
Posted by: Melissa*H | March 15, 2013 at 09:50 AM
1. Baby Richard is so CUTE!
2. Lana Edwards congratulations I am so jealous ;)
3. Love love todays ideas .. Beautiful!
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | March 15, 2013 at 09:57 AM
Happy Birthday Charee!
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | March 15, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Gorgeous cards! so beautiful. But I'd really like to know how that pop-up card was created!
Posted by: Sabrina Radeck | March 15, 2013 at 10:19 AM
what a beautiful visit i had today. thank you for sharing these perfect projects.
Posted by: kathleen schriber | March 15, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays :-) Also, what a darling portrait of your son, so dapperly in tune with the G45 vintage style, too!
Posted by: Danielle | March 15, 2013 at 10:26 AM