Dreams in Bloom: A Fond Farewell to Laura De La Rosa
Hello Crafters!
Happy Monday to you all! Welcome to another fun-filled week of craft inspiration, prizes, and cheer here at the Graphic 45 blog. We are thrilled that you're taking time to stop by and see us. Today we're saying a very fond farewell to a member of our 2010 Design Team, the wonderfully talented Laura De La Rosa. We were honored to feature Laura's work this year on our blog and we will miss her very much. A very special congratulations to Laura and her husband Bobby who are expecting their first child, a baby girl, very soon! Today we're going to show you some of our favorite creations by Laura from 2010. We know she's been very busy planning for her new life as a mom and we wish her and her husband the very best!
Before we get to the crafts, we wanted to tell all you crafters about this week's blog prizes! Yes, we're giving you two chances to win this fantastic prize pack this week! Here's how it works, just leave us a comment on our blog any day this week, and/or leave a comment on our brand new Graphic 45 Facebook Business Page! We will choose a random winner from the blog and our new Facebook page and announce them this Friday, May 6! Have a look at this wonderful prize: A Proper Gentleman 12x12 Paper Pad, Ornate Metal Door Plate and Knob Staples, and three gorgeous chipboards by Jane Trengenza's Imaginarium Designs. You can make some stunning crafts with these products and all you need to do is leave us comments! Wow!
Well it's time to take a walk down memory lane with these wonderful crafts by Laura De La Rosa. Here is a fantastic Steampunk Debutant layout that Laura created. With its gorgeous layers, paper flowers, and lots of amazing embellishments, this LO is a true work of art!
This amazing altered box was a huge hit at Christmas. Created using out Deluxe Edition Christmas Past collection, this lavish box is perfect for holiday decorating! You can tell that Laura put a lot of love and time into creating this wonderful piece. It's so lovely!
Here is a fantastic paper flower made with Domestic Goddess. I love all the gorgeous details that Laura created for this project. The flower looks so wonderfully authentic and the paper strawberries are simply fantastic! We just love this happy creation!
Nothing says Fashionista better than gorgeous accessories! Here is a fabulous necklace that Laura made with this oh-so-stylish paper collection. So beautiful!
We saw a lot of fabulous hats at the royal wedding on Friday, but nothing quite like this! Here is a marvelous and whimsical Steampunk Debutant hat created by Laura. With its stunning feathers, fabulous paper flowers, metal embellishments, and black trim, this hat is a dazzling fashion statement! A true example of the grandeur of Steampunk!
This is a gorgeous Le Romantique card that Laura designed. The layers and textures in this card are so stunning! It really is a celebration of love!
Behold this bright mini album that utilizes our On the Boardwalk collection. This mini radiates joy with its vibrant colors and pretty embellishments. Hooray!
A look inside this gorgeous mini is sure to make you smile! Look at those amazing tags! I love how Laura created an ocean wave effect with the paper. She always knows how to take the themes of each paper collection to new and exhilarating heights!
This amazing 3-D wall hanging made with Hallowe'en in Wonderland is simply hypnotizing! I was stunned the first time I saw this. It's so amazingly clever and beautiful!
Once again, we want to extend a warm thank you to Laura De La Rosa for her amazing talents this year. It has been so wonderful to work with her and we wish her the very best as a new mom! We know she'll be fabulous. It was great to reminisce about these wonderful projects on today's blog. Thank you do much Laura! You are a craft super star!
Crafters, you can see more of Laura's fantastic creations on her blog The Vintage Key. It's a wonderful place to get inspired! We want to thank you all for joining us today. Remember to leave us comments here on the blog and our Facebook Business Page for your chance to win this week's prizes! Join us tomorrow for more fantastic craft ideas.
Happy Days!
Team Graphic 45
Fabulous projects! This designer will be missed...as with all of them. All their projects are so inspiring. Thanks for that!!!
Posted by: Lisa | May 02, 2011 at 08:06 AM
These projects are wonderful! I've been collection the papers just waiting for more inspiration, now found it!
Posted by: Judith King | May 02, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Wow- fantastic woek and thanks for a giveaway..
Posted by: Iris S | May 02, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Thank you! If I only had half her creativity!!! Just terrific.
Posted by: Candy | May 02, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Laura's work is truly wonderful, and thank you for the giveaway chance.
Posted by: Helen Lindfield | May 02, 2011 at 09:27 AM
wow - all those altered projects are out of this world!! Fantastic job on such intricate details!
Posted by: Tara Orr | May 02, 2011 at 09:33 AM
So gorgeous projects by Laura!! Wishing her all the best with her new life!
Posted by: marianne/skorpionen | May 02, 2011 at 09:45 AM
I love those projects from Laura, she is a fantastic artist!
Thank you for the chance to win!!!
Hugs!
Posted by: Gra | May 02, 2011 at 09:47 AM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Cindy | May 02, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Oh my I adore the necklace-I have plenty of G45 to whip one of those up!
Posted by: Beth W | May 02, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Oh boy Laura team 2011 have big shoes to fill after seeing your amazing work! I loooove the hat & strawberry idea truly unique!! Wishing you a sucessfull artsy future ahead & I'm hoping you come back to my favorite co....G45!!
Posted by: Karla Guijarro at KARLAS001 | May 02, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Wow amazing creations full of inspiration!!! :) lauras flowers and embellishments are just FAB and those strawberries look good enough to eat....
Posted by: Aideen Fallon | May 02, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Such stunning pieces of Art!! I love this Blog and everything Graphic45!
Posted by: Michelle Reaves | May 02, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Such lovely and creative projects! I especially like that fab hat! Sorry Laura's leaving but congrats on the addition to her family! :-D
Posted by: dlwidder | May 02, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Very creative projects! Gorgeous work, Laura!
Posted by: Eniko's Playhouse | May 02, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Nikki Brown | May 02, 2011 at 10:15 AM
G45 has such wonderful designers who imagine wonderful projects for your beautiful paper.
Posted by: Pam Ruth | May 02, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful projects by an obviously very talented artist. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Meg | May 02, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Love it all! hoping to win!
Posted by: nancy darnell | May 02, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I am amazed at people's creative minds. Makes me want to go get inked up
Posted by: Phyllis Rademacher | May 02, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Fantastic projects Laura! I wish you and your husband many blessings and happiness with your soon to be new baby!
Posted by: Chris Dring | May 02, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Love it....
Posted by: Julia Rene' | May 02, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Wow so beautiful! Fabulous designs
Posted by: MARY JO DOWELL | May 02, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful projects!!
Posted by: Jen Cuthbertson | May 02, 2011 at 11:40 AM
I just love your products. They are so wonderful to work with and your design team gives me constant inspiration
Posted by: Cathy Rothwell | May 02, 2011 at 11:47 AM
I love graphic 45 and all the projects. I look forward to the new group of designers.
Posted by: Melanie S | May 02, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I am continually amazed by your talented designers and the ideas that they come up with.
Posted by: Elaine | May 02, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Stunning work! Thank you for the chance to win! Hmmmmmm, what I wouldn't create with a prize like that..........
Posted by: cariena basson | May 02, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Thanks for another chance to win another great giveaway. LOVE U G45. I've been hording the Once upon a spring time paper line because I've seen so many beautiful projects out there by so many talented ladies that I just don't know where to start. I have cut up a whole bunch of faires... now what to do with them is the question! Love this blog!
Posted by: Yer Vang | May 02, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I can never get enough of this product! The projects are endless. Thanks Graphic 45
Posted by: Tracey | May 02, 2011 at 12:43 PM
What can I say. The best giveaway. My type of paper and things. If I could wind I would be so happy
Posted by: Jimmie Bright | May 02, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Amazing projects! And amazing giveaway! I just love your papers and other stuff! So great to work with!
Posted by: Annika | May 02, 2011 at 01:09 PM
I will miss Laura's amazing flowers, most of all. But, I am sure she will be creating new girlie things soon!
Posted by: Gloria Stengel | May 02, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Thank you for another generous giveaway. I will miss many of your team who are leaving but I must admit there is a fabulous team coming on board. Their work is beyond gorgeous.
Mary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
Posted by: mary puskar | May 02, 2011 at 01:30 PM
How sad to see these amazing artists
leave the design team, but hopeful that
the new design team can fill their stillettos!!!
Posted by: Debbie Nelson | May 02, 2011 at 01:32 PM
I hate to see her go. very talented. I LOVE Graphic 45
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | May 02, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Really beautiful creations!
Posted by: Susanne/uzaan | May 02, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Fantastic Projects - and what an amazing prize pack!
Posted by: Sarah R | May 02, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Would LOVE to win these awesome goodies!
Posted by: Jamie D | May 02, 2011 at 02:44 PM
WOW!!! Everything's amazing but that lantern/box and hat... WOW!
Posted by: jengd | May 02, 2011 at 03:29 PM