Layout Ideas For Picture Perfect Memories
Hello G45ers,
Get ready to start your week off right with today's magnificent Graphic 45 layouts! We've got some stunning ideas for breathtaking handmade layouts that are sure to capture your imagination! We'll be sharing a wide variety of ideas for layouts featuring different Graphic 45 collections and techniques. You'll see a gorgeous By the Sea LO by Denise Hahn. Then we've got a vibrant Couture LO by Maiko Miwa. Then we'll share an adorable Sweet Sentiments LO by Karen Shady. With so many wonderful ideas, you're sure to find the perfect layout to inspire you!
We've also got a new blog contest this week! We're giving away this amazing By the Sea prize pack! You could win a By the Sea 12x12 paper pad, Stickers, Chipboard Die-Cut, Tags & Pockets, Ornate Metal Keys and Antique Metal Door Pulls! That's a $45 value! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win! A random winner will be announced on this Friday's blog so stay tuned!
Layouts are the perfect way to give new life to your treasured photographs. They can help tell the story of your favorite memories, while preserving your photos with beauty and charm. Here is a perfect example of how layouts can help bring our memories to life. Behold, Denise's stunning By the Sea LO! Denise used this fabulous new beach-themed collection to create a heartwarming layout in honor of her friend. It's so much fun to let your favorite Graphic 45 collections inspire you to create one-of-a-kind works of art! Here is what Denise had to say about this lovely LO!
"This layout is an homage to my very dear friend Andrea Villareal. This girl is a Sea Queen! She has got more seashell/beach themed home decor than anyone I know. She has a lovely little vacation condo in Cayucos, Ca. that her family has owned for years filled with her Sea themed finds. We had so much fun when group of us went out there for shopping and antique-ing over the weekend- if you ever have a chance to drive down the coast of California, this is a quaint little town you must visit!" -Denise
Supplies:
Graphic 45 By the Sea:
Graphic 45 ATC Tag Small
Flowers: Petaloo Mixed Textured layers Mocha and Tea Stained Dahlias Teal and Aquas
Xyron Mega Runner Adhesive
Xyron Creatopia Permanent Adhesive
Maya Road Kraft Doilies
Paper Clip Prima
Heidi Swapp- Gold Spray, Alpha Letters
Burlap/Pearls- Michael Levine
Ink: Donna Salazar Mixed Media Chox in Bluejay and Schoolhouse
Denise and Maiko find such amazing ways to use our new Washi Tape Set. Such fun ideas!
Next up is this gorgeous Couture layout by Maiko. You can see how she blended lots of different papers from Couture to create a kaleidoscope of color and intricate designs. Each Graphic 45 collection is expertly designed so that all of the papers can blend together perfectly! Maiko also added some pretty Couture Stickers and Chipboard Die-Cuts to add loving sentiments and elegant dimension to this LO. Floral embellishments and Graphic 45 Metal Butterflies also add fabulous 3-D elements. The adorable central photo is brought to life with incredible style!
Supplies:
Next up is this gorgeous Sweet Sentiments layout by Karen! This is a great example of how you can use open spaces in your layouts to create a pretty focal point. The marvelous fussy cut images and elegant borders help draw the eye to the lovely central photo. Sweet Sentiments is such a precious collection, filled with so many charming vintage-inspired designs and soft pastel colors. It's perfect for creating layouts for children and family! Here is what Karen had to say about this exquisite creation!
"This stunning collection is a fussy cutters dream. There's so many beautiful images to cut out, and layer. I usually purchase 2 of each of these type of papers, as I love to fussy cut 2 of the same image, and layer together, using foam tape in between the layers, giving the image a lovely paper tole effect. Sometimes I will just cut a small portion from the second image, which will give extra focus to just one part of the image (as seen with the flowers on the sweet sentiments banner)." -Karen
Supplies:
Sweet sentiments collection: Sweet sentiments, Be my valentine, Heart song, 8 x 8 paper pad
We hope today's blog helped enliven your Monday! It was so much fun getting to share these splendid ideas with all of you! Big thanks to Denise, Maiko and Karen for their beautiful creations today! Don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win that amazing By the Sea prize pack! There's more fun and inspiration in store on tomorrow's blog. We hope you'll come back and see us. Thank you so much for joining us today, G45ers!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
I lvoe these layouts but the round one is my fav. Love thinking outside of the box!
Posted by: Laurinda | February 10, 2014 at 05:07 AM
I like the ruffle on the edge of the round layout. Beautiful fussy cutting too on the other project. I saved the round box from my Laughing Cow cheese - can't wait to make a project out of it.
Posted by: Mary Karas | February 10, 2014 at 05:09 AM
Todays layouts are really, really nice. By The Sea is awesome paper!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | February 10, 2014 at 05:24 AM
I just love them all expecially the round one. Very nice
Posted by: Gine | February 10, 2014 at 05:25 AM
LOVE the Sea Queen. I think "By the Sea" is fabulous, and hope I win . . . fingers crossed!
Posted by: Jennifer Wolf | February 10, 2014 at 05:27 AM
Great layouts. Thanks so much for a chance to win By the Sea. It is a wonderful collection. Cheers.
Posted by: Melanie Ann MacKenzie | February 10, 2014 at 05:39 AM
I would love to win by the sea to scrapbook my photos of our week in Lincoln City, the most beautiful place in the world.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | February 10, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Oh my, such lovely layouts today and a new giveaway! Mondays are perfect!
Posted by: Marilaine Fontenot | February 10, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Such elegant layouts today! The giveaway this week is wonderful!
Posted by: kath White | February 10, 2014 at 05:47 AM
Lovely projects and especially love Maiko's! Would love to have your Seaside collection too!
Posted by: Maggi Harding | February 10, 2014 at 05:51 AM
The Seaside Collection is my all time favorite from Graphic 45. My heart thrills at the possibility of winning these superlicious set. Please let it be me, the original water baby.
Posted by: Kathleen Scott | February 10, 2014 at 06:07 AM
Great projects! By the Sea is awesome paper and I would love to win it!
Posted by: Marijke Maris | February 10, 2014 at 06:21 AM
Thanks for the ideas, found one for an old photo that I have.
Posted by: Marcy F. | February 10, 2014 at 06:29 AM
Sitting here with a fever of 102.5 and feeling yucky! Then, I see these gorgeous layouts and I feel like the sun has come out and makes me feel just a bit better!! These are so gorgeous and a great way to start the week! Love the prize package for this week!! Thank you for your continued generosity!!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 10, 2014 at 06:35 AM
I love By The Sea, and I love the projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Mary H | February 10, 2014 at 06:36 AM
Such wonderful ideas...love them!
Posted by: Cheryl Tice | February 10, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Gorgeous Layouts! You guys are always my first stop every morning. Always looking forward to such awesome creations!
Posted by: Liz Russell | February 10, 2014 at 06:54 AM
Love the round layout! I just used Couture to scrap a wonderful photo of my grandmother & her twin sister as teens.
I also love the By the Sea collection - can't wait to find it in stores.
Posted by: Kim Fullmer | February 10, 2014 at 06:57 AM
Always stunning! Thank you entering my name in the draw for the By the Sea prize pack.
Posted by: Brenda B | February 10, 2014 at 06:58 AM
These layouts are beautiful! I always look forward to the wonderful creations that are featured on the G45 blog daily! Thanks for the opportunity to win these lovely "By The Sea" items!!!
Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: stampinglyn | February 10, 2014 at 06:58 AM
Hello!
I love how each and every Graphic 45 collection is so perfect for fussy cutting and mix/matching the papers to create such beautiful projects such as these! I would love to win! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara D Ramsey | February 10, 2014 at 07:08 AM
Love all the layouts especially the round one!
Posted by: Sharon P. | February 10, 2014 at 07:08 AM
I so want to win this prize. It's such beautiful paper and would be a lot of fun for someone living near the beach. Thanks for offering such a neat prize.
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | February 10, 2014 at 07:15 AM
Very pretty! Thanks for shearing.
Posted by: Sue B. | February 10, 2014 at 07:15 AM
truly unbelievable projects - all of them.
Posted by: snazzy jj | February 10, 2014 at 07:19 AM
Those look amazing. Love them. Thanks for the chance,
Posted by: Johanne Lacombe | February 10, 2014 at 07:25 AM
Beautiful layouts, can't decide which one I like more.
Posted by: Lynda Harrison | February 10, 2014 at 07:25 AM
Beautiful inspiration! I love these layouts. Thanks for the chance to win By the Sea. Another gorgeous collection.
Posted by: Patricia B | February 10, 2014 at 07:31 AM
Love today's layouts. Thanks for the change to win the By the Sea goodies...
Posted by: sharon d | February 10, 2014 at 07:47 AM
Just beautiful! Love the ruffled paper, very clever!
Posted by: Kim R | February 10, 2014 at 07:50 AM
Great ideas. What fun it would be to win.
Posted by: Nancy l | February 10, 2014 at 07:58 AM
Great layout ideas.
Posted by: Linda B | February 10, 2014 at 08:01 AM
What wonderful projects! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Carolee McCaslin | February 10, 2014 at 08:07 AM
I just love all the new papers. They are BEAUTIFUL!
Love the projects everyone has been doing with them.
Posted by: Linda Storey | February 10, 2014 at 08:10 AM
I love the By The Sea papers - they are great. The Design Team are so talented, I only wish I was so gifted.
Posted by: Maureen Middlemist | February 10, 2014 at 08:19 AM
I love the By the Sea paper and the projects!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Alice Vick | February 10, 2014 at 08:20 AM
Love the By the Sea project! Can't wait for the new lines to come out!
Posted by: LuAnn M | February 10, 2014 at 08:21 AM
Karen's layout is perfect for that beautiful face. Breathtaking.
Posted by: Rhoda Lynch | February 10, 2014 at 08:24 AM
Wow - such beautiful layouts - I especially love the round one! So creative!
Posted by: Sarah Routledge | February 10, 2014 at 08:34 AM
Beautiful projects. I'm loving all the new paper lines coming out. Can't wait till they do.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | February 10, 2014 at 08:39 AM