Graphic 45 Sneak Peeks: Introducing Nutcracker Sweet

Hello G45ers,

We want to welcome you all to today's enchanting blog! We are so glad you are joining us! This is a big day! Starting today we're beginning our sneak peeks for Summer CHA! That means brand new collections and products that you are going to love! Today we're proud to introduce Nutcracker Sweet, our newest holiday collection! You'll see sneak peeks of 6 of the new papers from this fabulous collection. You'll also get a chance to win this new collection before it's even available in stores! All this week we're giving away 4 prize packs every day! Each winner will receive an 8x8 paper pad and both coordinating chipboard die-cuts from Nutcracker Sweet! That's 20 prizes this week alone! Wow! Just leave us a blog comment today for your chance to win! Yay!

We've also got some winners to announce from last week's Graphic 45 and May Arts blog hop contest! Chosen randomly from our design team members blogs, the winners are...

Chosen From Denise Hahn's blog:

-Julie Short: "This is totally and absolutely gorgeous. Having just had the Ladies Diary Range arrive I have been oohing ahhing and procrastinating. Now I am totally inspired.
I hope your Birthday is a very special one."

Chosen from Clare Charvill's blog:

-Christina Ketelson: "Clare wonderful box and fantastic video showing it. That is one of the papers I have yet to get and hope to find it online soon. You did fantastic at the use of the May Arts ribbon and Graphic paper. Thanks for sharing!!"

Congratulations! Will our winners please email us with your shipping information at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize! And now it's time for some fabulous sneak peeks!

Enter a whimsical world of childlike delight with a gorgeous new holiday collection by Graphic 45! Introducing The Nutcracker Sweet, a dazzling new collection inspired by the classic ballet that is sure to warm your heart and enliven your imagination. You'll be whisked away on an enchanting journey of Christmas bliss, accompanied by all your favorite characters: Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, and the Nutcracker Prince! Every dazzling page combines the melodious grandeur of this classic story with the charm of vintage-inspired Christmas. Gentle gingerbread dance amongst candy and holiday sweets as delicate snowflakes twinkle in the winter skies. The richly saturated color pallet radiates with shades of ballet slipper pink, candy cane red, velvety purple, glamorous green and delicate cream. This incredible collection includes 12 stunning new double-sided papers, 12x12 and 8x8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, stickers and stamp sets. Let all of your holiday dreams come true with The Nutcracker Sweet from Graphic 45!

"Nutcracker Sweet"

"Holiday Magic"

"Gingerbread Delights"

"Festive Fairytale"

"Land of Sweets"

"Christmas March"

And now to add to your inspiration we have two incredible projects from Tara Orr and Nicole Eccles! You are going to love these stunning works of art featuring A Ladies' Diary! Get ready to fall in love! First up is this incredible layout by Tara Orr! Take it away, Tara!

"Oh lord - do I ever ADORE this collection.  Perfect combination of vintage and softness.  I altered my photo just a titch and added slight hints of pink in my daughter's cheeks, etc.  I  must have taken at least an hour to decide which papers to use for my layout - I wanted to include them all - seriously, one of my all time fave collections for sure!" -Tara Orr

Supplies:

Graphic 45 Supplies:

Patterned Paper: A Ladies' Diary, Moment in Time, Afternoon Tea, Lasting Impression:A Ladies` Diary

Patterned Paper: Butterfly Specifics: Olde Curiosity Shoppe

A Ladies`Diary Chipboard Die-Cuts 1

A Ladies`Diary Chipboard Die-Cuts 2

Metal Clothespins

Imaginarium Designs Chipboard

Next up is these beautiful work of altered art by Nicole Eccles! This piece is so much fun and a wonderful way to add some beauty to an ordinary object! Here is what Nicole had to say about it!

"What was once just a plain black mail organizer and hat rack is now transformed into something I would LOVE to use!  Embellished with the perfect combination of G45’s elegant new A Ladies Diary and Once Upon a Springtime lines. Each line complimenting the other with soft touches of color.  I wanted to keep the organizer looking clean and fresh, yet shabby chic at the same time.  My favorite part that ties the whole thing together is the strip of ladies in their vintage hats, just where a hat can be hung!  Just another example of how Graphic 45 papers can transform ANYTHING into fabulous with just a little time and love." -Nicole Eccles

Supplies:

Supplies Used:

Graphic 45 Papers

A Ladies Diary- Lasting Impressions, Ageless Beauty

Once Upon A Springtime-Primrose Cottage

Want 2 Scrap: Pearl Flourish

Ranger: Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Other: Mod Podge

Thank you all so much for joining us today! We hope you'll come back and see us tomorrow for more sneak peeks from Nutcracker Sweet! Don't forget to leave us your blog comments for your chance to win this wonderful new collection before it's available in stores! Huge thanks to Tara Orr and Nicole Eccles for their fabulous work! Have a wonderful day, G45ers!

Your Pals in Paper,

Team Graphic 45

Comments

[Debbie Russes]

I love G45 paper! It's my favorite line. I havve some from past collections that I just haven't had the heart to cut into yet.

[Pamela Clark]

My heart rate jumped to aerobic rate as I salivated over the beauty of your Nutcracker Sweet Collection. Like a child waiting for Christmas, I can hardly wait to get my hands on this collection. I have multiples of every collection you've created. But this one and Steampunk Debutante are my special favorites:-)

[laura stewart]

love the mix of purple

[Barbara Rossman]

Wow, this paper is just so beautiful. Congratulations on such a great product.

[Rebecca4670]

I have been a Graphic 45 person for a long time, each line is so beautiful. The "Nutcracker"line is wonderful, reminds me when I took my grand daughters to the Nutcracker the first time

[Sandy Foley]

Wonderful, wonderful idea