Glad Tidings & Christmas Cards From Graphic 45!
Hello G45ers!
Get ready for a heaping dose of holiday cheer with today's Graphic 45 blog! Yuka Hino, Robin Shakoor and Nancy Wethington of our design team have created the most amazing Christmas cards that are sure to make your day merry and bright! The holidays are such a fabulous time of year. It is a time that inspires creativity on so many levels. There are cards to be mailed, trees to trim, cookies to be baked, gifts to give and warm sentiments to share. As you search for that perfect gift this year remember that nothing is more heartfelt than a handmade gift or card. Today's crafts from our design team are sure to give you some fantastic ideas for your holiday crafting! This first gorgeous creation is by Yuka Hino. She used our Christmas Emporium collection along with some gorgeous Graphic 45 Staples to create this card. It's so lovely and festive!
Graphic 45 Papers
Graphic 45 Chipboards: Christmas Emporium Chipboard Die-cuts 1
Graphic 45 Staples: Metal Button Staples, Trim Staples, Core'dinations SigSeries G45 12x12 Asst Pack 30/PKG*
May Arts: Ribbon
Acrylic Color, Sewing Machine
Other supplies used: Spellbinders Dies (Fancy Tags 3 S5-031; Classic Scalloped Ovals Large S4-111; Classic Scaloped Rectangles Large S4-133); Tonic Edge Distresser; Viva Pearl Pen; Spica gold fleck pen
Christmas Emporium: Under the Mistletoe, Joyous Noel, Happy Holidays
Graphic 45 Chipboard:
Christmas Emporium: Die Cuts 1
May Arts: Metallic Wire Edge Ribbon, Gold Grosgrain Ribbon
Pearls: Want2Scrap
Ingvild Bolme/Prima - Branch Bark Chalk Inks
Ranger Industries: Distress Ink - Black Soot
My Little Yellow Bicycle: Doily
Martha Stewart Crafts: Loops Punch
That's all for today. We hope you all enjoyed Yuka, Nancy and Robin's wonderful cards. We want to thank them for their gorgeous work today. Thank you all for stopping by. Remember that you can post your Graphic 45 creations on our Facebook page, Ning site or website gallery anytime! We'd love to see your Graphic 45 crafts! Wishing you a warm and wonderful day!
With Love and Christmas Wishes,
Team Graphic 45
Beautiful cards.
Posted by: Kirsten Alicia | November 16, 2011 at 05:12 AM
all 3 cards are simply beautiful!
Posted by: {vicki} | November 16, 2011 at 06:14 AM
All of these are so beautiful.
Posted by: Heidi Mireles | November 16, 2011 at 06:43 AM
As always...BEAUTIFUL! I'm gonna use the sketch for my cards - well at least some of them. thanks again for the wonderful inspiration
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | November 16, 2011 at 06:59 AM
I love the old fashioned look! It makes me yearn for Christmas.
Posted by: sharon gullikson | November 16, 2011 at 08:52 AM
I love all of them. You hit just the right look with the papers and things. Ahhhhh
Posted by: b. poteraj | November 16, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Beautiful cards.....so festive!
Posted by: Beth ARp | November 16, 2011 at 09:01 AM
It is always nice to see all the different takes on your papers. You have pick a great team to show them off. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Denice Mullin | November 16, 2011 at 10:23 AM
As always, today's projects are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with us!
Posted by: Tina m | November 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Love, love, love them all! Gorgeous work girls!
Posted by: Pendra | November 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Elegant , Warm and Cheerful !
Love the Christmas Emporium Collection ... can't wait to create with mine. Such great inspiration!
Posted by: Rosann | November 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Oh my, these cards are simply gorgeous! This is such a wonderful vintagy Christmas collection!
Posted by: Romy | November 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Coucou, la carte de yuka est trop belle, bises
Posted by: karine | November 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Gorgeous cards, love the Christmas collection!
Posted by: Sue Benedick | November 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Beautiful cards! Such festive looks to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Posted by: Melissa*H | November 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Love all the wonderful projects shown
Posted by: Nancy D. | November 16, 2011 at 01:14 PM
I DIDN'T KNOW THAT YOU ARE BASED IN PORTLAND!!! My hubby and I just on a road trip up to there (from Orange County,CA) 2 months ago. I would have stopped in to say HI, and give your doggy buddy a good petting!
Posted by: sharon gullikson | November 16, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Oh my goodness these are beautiful cards!!! thanks for the inspiration ladies!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | November 16, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Beautiful cards!! Love the layers!!
Posted by: Barbara Johnson | November 16, 2011 at 04:50 PM
very nice!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | November 16, 2011 at 04:51 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | November 16, 2011 at 05:06 PM
These cards are beautiful girls.
Posted by: Lynette Carroll | November 16, 2011 at 05:09 PM
The cards are wonderful! I would love to get one of these - no other present required.
Posted by: Beth D | November 16, 2011 at 11:36 PM
these are gorgeous--my fave is the first one!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | November 17, 2011 at 03:31 AM
Droolworthy! Three amazing cards...I love the shape of the first one, the bow on the second one and the elegant layering on the third. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm gonna have to get out my Christmas Emporium paper and play today!
Posted by: kathyc/northcarolina | November 17, 2011 at 05:23 AM
Amazing projects. Love them. Thanks.
Posted by: Johanne L. | November 17, 2011 at 05:45 AM
The cards are breathtaking! The colors are beautiful and I love the vintage look!
Posted by: Noreen | November 17, 2011 at 06:48 AM
What beautiful cards. I LOVE the sketch that Robin created. Her work always amazes me
Posted by: Crystal | November 17, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Absolutely gorgeous projects! Thank you for inspiration!
Posted by: Elena Pana | November 17, 2011 at 02:10 PM
I saw some post already regarding this stuff and saw also the same picture.Was there any chance that you made that blog too?
Posted by: HP Printer Ink | November 18, 2011 at 04:50 AM