Another Day in Paradise: Tropical Travelogue Crafts & Contest!
Hello Glorious G45ers!
Welcome to another magical week of craft fun here at Graphic 45! We are so glad you decided to join us! We have so many fun things in store for you today. There's a brand new blog contest as well as lots of gorgeous craft inspiration from our design team! This week is very special because it's all about our sunny new collection Tropical Travelogue! So if you've got a case of the winter blues then our blog is the place to be this week! We've got tons of marvelous ideas to inspire you! Today we have stunning layout creations by Tara Orr, Nancy Wethington and Robin Shakoor. Get ready for some serious fun and excitement!
This week we're giving you the chance to win a fabulous Tropical Travelogue prize pack that includes a 12x12 paper pad and both gorgeous coordinating chipbaord die-cuts! All you need to do is leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week! It's just that simple! We will be choosing a random winner from either our blog or Facebook comments and announcing them on our blog this Friday! So be sure to get your comments in for your chance to win!
This first wonderful project is by Tara Orr. This layout is extra beautiful and pretty humurous. Tara used exquisette paper distressing and layering to create this terrific piece. Here is what Tara had to say about her inspiration for this lovely LO!
"I wanted a different spin on this collection and I also wanted to show the darker side as well - in more ways that one - LOL. Here's a photo of my kids fighting one day and I wanted to have a little fun with the title as well..." -Tara Orr
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Botanica, Jungle Fever, Rainforest, Paradise Postage, Tiki Voyager, Exotic Destination: Tropical Travelogue
Staples: Metal hinges
Staples: Metal Tags
Staples: Metal Flowers
Graphic 45 Packaging
Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D Foam Squares
Colorbox: Pigment ink in Chestnut Roan
Ranger: Glossy Accents
Making Memories: Edge Scraper Misc: paper and crochet doilies, hemp twine, alphas, paint
Next up is this fantastic Tropical Travelogue layout by Nancy Wethington. One look at this amazing LO and its as if you've stepped into an island paradise! You can almost hear the warm breeze rustling the palm trees. Tropical Travelogue is perfect for these sunny summer photographs! If you have some fun snapshots from your Spring or Summer adventures, now would be the perfect time to bring them to life in a gorgeous LO like this one!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Papers: Tropical Travelogue: Tropical Travelogue; Exotic Destination; Seaside Holiday; Botanica; Paradise Postage; Tropical Travelogue Alphabet Stickers
Graphic 45 Staples: Metal Tag Staples
Partner Products: Core'dinations cardstock, Decades colorbox inks; May Arts ribbon
Other supplies used: Miscellaneous: sea glass; sun charm; sand; shells;
Next we have another breath-taking layout by Robin Shakoor. The colors in this LO are so vibrant and joyful! Robin used some wonderful techniques to give this LO stunning dimension. It's almost as tough the flowers are actually blooming right there on the page! Here is what Robin had to say about her inspiration for this incredible creation!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Papers
Tropical Travelogue: Paradise Postage; Seaside Holiday; Garden Isle; Tropical Travelogue; Seaside Holiday; Island Jewel
Graphic 45 Chipboard: Tropical Travelogue 1
Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D Foam Squares
Fiskars: Paper Trimmer
Ranger: Stickles – Diamond
Tattered Angels: Glimmer Mist – Dragonfly
Bazzill: Cardstock
Ranger: Distress Ink - Black Soot, Barn Door, Shabby Shutters, Broken China; Glossy Accents
The Crafter’s Workshop: Paradise TCW186
Martha Stewart Crafts: Deep Edge Punch - Garden Gate
Helmar’s 450 Quick Dry; Scotch ATG 700
We want to thank you all for joining us today! We hope you were inspired by today's marvelous layouts! We look forward to reading your blog or Facebook comments this week as part of our blog contest! Special thanks to Tara Orr, Nancy Wethington and Robin Shakoor for their beautiful creations today! We wish you all a fabulous day!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
the ideas just keep on coming i`ll have shares in Graphic 45 soon if i buy anymore of these gorgeous products
Posted by: Debbie Waters | February 06, 2012 at 05:04 AM
How absolutely lovely! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Karen | February 06, 2012 at 05:05 AM
loving the layouts. I love this tropical line.
Posted by: Rosemary Sharon Woodruff | February 06, 2012 at 05:06 AM
Wow... They are all gorgeous. I so have to get my hands on these papers. A must have collection !
Posted by: Nathalie Jakubik | February 06, 2012 at 05:07 AM
These layouts are awesome! Your paper lines make it so easy to make great layouts. Can''t wait to get my hands on the new papers.
Posted by: Deb Fagnant | February 06, 2012 at 05:14 AM
They new papers are amazing (heck so are the older ones). It is so easy to create with G45 papers. Thank you for all the wonderful contests you have been hosting lately.
Posted by: Haley | February 06, 2012 at 05:26 AM
What lovely,lovely, projects and such great paper. Your paper collection makes it all look so easy.
Posted by: sandyh50 | February 06, 2012 at 05:31 AM
Love, love, love!!
Posted by: Cheryl Hutcherson | February 06, 2012 at 05:32 AM
Adore the layouts. This paper is so much me....colors, theme, ahhh, smell that air, feel the breeze!
Posted by: Gerrie Johnnic | February 06, 2012 at 05:35 AM
Love the paper it's so colorful! Great layouts!
Posted by: Cherie Gray | February 06, 2012 at 05:37 AM
Gorgeous layouts. Love the colors.
Posted by: Bethany Becker | February 06, 2012 at 05:42 AM
beautiful projects, love the papers
Posted by: jennifer | February 06, 2012 at 05:43 AM
Started my Daughters destination wedding scrapbook with this paper. Love it!! Perfect for pics in Jamaica.
Posted by: Sandra Askew | February 06, 2012 at 05:46 AM
You must stop showing these beautiful layouts! I know I can't have all these beautiful papers, but how am I can choose when they are out in the stores???
Posted by: Lucy | February 06, 2012 at 05:52 AM
As usual the DT has made another touchdown (just thought I'd stay in the Superbowl mode...) G45 papers and accessories encourage artistic endeavors, even in me! Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | February 06, 2012 at 05:55 AM
Beautiful projects! Love this collection and hope I win so I can start on a page of my own! Thanks!
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | February 06, 2012 at 06:02 AM
Such beautiful papers and projects made with them. I have been transported to Tropical lands afar. Thank you for the chance to win. I have hundreds of travel photos to scrap. *Ü* ~Glen~
Posted by: Glen | February 06, 2012 at 06:11 AM
Awesome layouts! Though they are all gorgeous, I especially love the "real life" layout that Tara Orr created. Super clever title and I love that it's a less than perfect moment captured. :-D
Posted by: Doris Widder | February 06, 2012 at 06:14 AM
Since I live in Florida and many people think it's Paradise, I can think of many uses for this bright, vibrant and fun new line. Can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Sue W | February 06, 2012 at 06:17 AM
I love Tara's clever use of the colection.The picture that Nancy used in her layout was just perfect for this paper, and the technique that Robin used for her backround just brought out all the colors of the paper beautifully. Kudos ladies.
Posted by: linda williamson | February 06, 2012 at 06:21 AM
I was a bit ambivalent about this collection when it first came out, but it has really grown on me. The colors are so refreshing...and these layouts really showed off all its wonderful potential. So, I'm a believer!
Posted by: kathyc/northcarolina | February 06, 2012 at 06:23 AM
I can't wait to get this line! I have sooo many photo's from Thailand and Singapore that this paper would go so awesome with!!
Posted by: sandra | February 06, 2012 at 06:26 AM
Beautiful layouts! really like the photo in the layout of the tropical trees.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: sue wisniewski | February 06, 2012 at 06:30 AM
Wow, all gorgeous layouts! TFS! I love all the details and am inspired!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | February 06, 2012 at 06:39 AM
Lovely! I can't wait to get my hands on this new set of papers. Tropical Travelogue .. a reflection of my winter dreams!
Posted by: Laurie Laikam | February 06, 2012 at 06:44 AM
This collection is gorgeous!
Posted by: Vicki Marlin | February 06, 2012 at 06:47 AM
Tara is just an amazing artist! And working with the best ever products doesnt hurt either!!! Well done everyone!!
Posted by: Pamela Perkins | February 06, 2012 at 06:51 AM
Love the "NOT" paradise layout. I can relate, my two sons were always fighting. I just went to Nancy W's store in StL and got this collection. Love it, can't wait to play with it. I love the other sets as well, can't wait to get my hands on all of them.
Posted by: SydEgan | February 06, 2012 at 06:58 AM
Beautiful lo's! Really love the last one.
Posted by: Ange | February 06, 2012 at 07:12 AM
I would be in "paradise" if I could get my hands on this beautiful, tropical collection! G45, take me away!
JamieH
Posted by: Jamie Hensley | February 06, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: jengd | February 06, 2012 at 07:25 AM
I just love the way your packaging makes its way into projects!
Posted by: Gloria L. | February 06, 2012 at 07:26 AM
These projects are incredible (and funny). I wasn't sure how I would use this collection. Thanks guys.
Posted by: Debby | February 06, 2012 at 07:35 AM
Umm...excuse me...but for some reason, my comment would NOT go in on FB.... :(...not sure why..I kept tyring and trying....boohooo.....
Posted by: Pamela Perkins | February 06, 2012 at 07:37 AM
I love this tropical line. Graphic 45 papers make it so easy to make great layouts. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Doris Santore | February 06, 2012 at 07:44 AM
I love the new Tropical Travelogue line. The color theme is so bright & refeshing. I'm looking forward to use this collection for my summer mini album.
Posted by: Nikki Truong | February 06, 2012 at 07:56 AM
These are really lovely layouts! Great work, ladies!!!!!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | February 06, 2012 at 07:58 AM
hahahaha - love the "another day in paradise minus the paradise" layout. very clever!
Posted by: serena | February 06, 2012 at 08:05 AM
The layouts are beautiful. The papers are so gorgeous! Would love to win this prize. You keep bringing us such inspiration and beautiful products! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Barbara MacAskill | February 06, 2012 at 08:14 AM
Wow so many wonderful ideas. I love all the bright colors in the Tropical Travelogue. Going on a cruse taking my mini album with. Guess I need to go shopping.
Posted by: Ann w | February 06, 2012 at 08:15 AM