Graphic 45 at CHA & Nutcracker Sweet Crafts!
Hello G45ers,
Happy Tuesday and welcome to another day of joy here at Graphic 45! We are super busy in preparation for CHA and it's really exciting! Today you'll get to see some fun behind-the-scenes photos as we get our booth set-up for CHA in Chicago. Plus we've got some gorgeous new crafts from Kristin Wilson and Denise Hahn that feature Nutcracker Sweet! These crafts are so beautiful! You are sure to get inspired to use this incredible new holiday collection! After all, it's never too early to start thinking about your holiday crafts! But first we thought it would be fun to share these great photos from CHA! This week we'll be bringing you a lot of wonerful photos from our CHA adventures. Right now we're busy getting our booth all set up for the big show. We really love to go all out at CHA and make our booth as beautiful as possible. Here you'll see our booth as we get it all set up. It's not quite in its full grandeur yet. As you can see we still have a little more unpacking to do. But we're infusing our booth with lots of positivity, gorgeous crafts and a ton of Graphic 45 vintage charm! Take a look!
Here is Diane getting the booth decorated for the big show! Big smiles and big inspiration are at the Graphic 45 booth this CHA!
Here Aimee proudly displays the Graphic 45 Staples! Nice work, Aimee!
Jim, The Gentleman Crafter stopped by our booth to say hello! Here he is putting the finishing touches on one of his Bird Song creations! Yay, Jim!
Hooray! Set up day 2 is complete! We're so excited for the first day of CHA tomorrow!
And now it's time for some serious craft inspiration! Here is a fabulous Nutcracker Sweet card by Kristin Wilson. Kristin did a great job of layering these gorgeous papers to create a whimsical card with a fabulous sentiment. It's Christmas in July with this wonderful card!
Supplies:
Graphic 45: Nutcracker Sweet Collection
May Arts: Ribbon
Ranger: Liquid Pearls
Stampin Up!: Cardstock, Ink, Punch
Papertrey Ink: Stamp
Next we have this incredible card by Denise Hahn featuring Nutcracker Sweet! Here you can also see some fabulous paper layering as well as beautiful embellishments! With the word "Joy" across the front, this card really does what it says! The bright colors, fun patterns and festive spirit really bring this card to life!
Supplies:
Holiday Magic #4500550
Land of Sweets #4500553
Christmas March #4500554
Snowflake Waltz #4500559
Endearing Sentiments #4500560
Bazzill Basics Cardstock
Glitter, Ink and Spray-Clearsnap
Punch-Fiskars
Scallop and Letters- Custom Cut w/ Black Cat Cougar
Lace-Vintage
That's all for today, G45ers! Thank you all so much for joining us. There is more craft inspiration and fun from CHA in store for you all this week. We hope you'll come back and see us tomorrow for more excitement! Big thanks to Kristin Wilson and Denise Hahn for their fabulous Nutcracker Sweet cards today! We wish you all a very happy day!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
Its so fun to see the behind the scenes set up, thanks for sharing! Gorgeous work from the two ladies also!
Posted by: Nicole Mullen | July 17, 2012 at 05:16 AM
Looks great, wish I could be there! Someday..
Great cards, love the Nutcracker Sweet papers!!!!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | July 17, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Lovely Nutcracker Sweet cards! Thanks for the look at the set up.
Posted by: Sharon Y (sharona62) | July 17, 2012 at 05:39 AM
So exciting!!!!
Posted by: CindyR | July 17, 2012 at 05:43 AM
Booth is looking great!!! LOVING Jim's two pair of glasses! LOL!! I do that all the time!! I love love love love today's cards!! GORGEOUS!!! I love that collection!!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | July 17, 2012 at 05:48 AM
Booth looks great and loving the projects
Posted by: dogmatix | July 17, 2012 at 05:54 AM
Gorgeous booth! Have tons of fun at CHA. Thanks for sharing those cards, absolutely lovely. I love them and neeeeeeed Nutcracker Sweet.
Posted by: JessicaA | July 17, 2012 at 05:55 AM
wow the booth looks amazing- can we get some more close ups!? Cant wait to make some more cards with Nutcracker!
D
Posted by: Denise | July 17, 2012 at 05:59 AM
what an exciting time. The booth looks great. The projects are inspirational as usual
Posted by: Karen | July 17, 2012 at 06:02 AM
Lovely christmas projects and the boot does start to look amazing! Wish I could be there to see it in real live!
Posted by: Dee | July 17, 2012 at 06:26 AM
Boy, do I love this Christmas line! Cannot wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Beth Arp | July 17, 2012 at 06:44 AM
I agree with all the comments, this is a fantastic Christmas line. Beautiful cards. Lovin' the behind the scene pictures from CHA.
Posted by: jocelyn | July 17, 2012 at 06:50 AM
Love to see how things are going at CHA. I dream of going someday. Thanks for the Christmas in July cards. I've been thinking for my 10 Minute Challenge to try my hand at a Christmas card.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | July 17, 2012 at 06:51 AM
Wish I could come to CHA to see you - your stand looks amazing!!
Posted by: Jane Hewitt | July 17, 2012 at 06:53 AM
Great Pics!!!
Posted by: Kerri-Jo Sharp | July 17, 2012 at 06:55 AM
OMG, it's beginning to look like I should be making Christmas cards and such! Love the booth, if you need someone to watch over it at night, call me, I'll run up and be you nightwatchperson!!!
Posted by: becky jeffress | July 17, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Wow it would be a dream to be involved in all you do !!! Looks so beautiful and 45able :-)
Posted by: Cat | July 17, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Wow! booth looks great and I loving the beautiful projects
Posted by: Jocelyne B. | July 17, 2012 at 07:43 AM
You all have done a super job getting the booth ready. I wish I was there to oooh & ahhh over all the lovlies in the booth. Please take lots of photos so those of us stuck at home can feel like we are there too.
Have a super CHA day.
Posted by: Tucker | July 17, 2012 at 07:57 AM
I wish I had a chance to visit CHA.. It looks like so much of fun.. The christmas cards are so beautiful..
Posted by: Jeyatha | July 17, 2012 at 08:13 AM
Beautiful paper for the holidays..enjoying the behind scene shots....:-)
Posted by: kim gillaspy | July 17, 2012 at 08:22 AM
The booth looks great and I love the photo of Jim at work, complete with two pairs of glasses! I so wish I could go to CHA, but there's never a fairy godmother around when you need one!
Posted by: Lynn Wild | July 17, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I love that "Joy" Christmas card. Beautiful.
Posted by: Rea Custer | July 17, 2012 at 08:47 AM
The teenagers have Dragon Con and we have CHA. OH how I wished I could be there.
kim
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Posted by: Kim | July 17, 2012 at 08:52 AM
Oh Joy! In the land of hot, hot weather, you are a cool breeze!! Love the set-up shots.
Posted by: Karen Burwinkel | July 17, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Wow...looking good! Wish I could be there to help!
Posted by: Naomi Armenta | July 17, 2012 at 09:25 AM
It would be a dream come true to see it all in person, but since that's not going to happen, thanks for sharing your experience!
Posted by: Gloria L. | July 17, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Wow, the display toppers (not sure what to call them) designed for your booths are incredible. I just know people talk about visiting Graphic 45 as they plan their trip to CHA. Beautiful. So much eye candy!
Posted by: Rita Perfater | July 17, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Your booth looks great--it doesn't even look like a booth. Nice...
Posted by: sharon gullikson | July 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Looks fantastic. Next year for sure. Can't wait to see what's next..
Posted by: Eugene Bellion | July 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Oh My Goodness! I love you, Graphic 45.
Posted by: kim | July 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM
What FUN! I so WISH I was there at CHA! :-( Enjoy, enjoy! WOWZA, wonderful card eye-candy on the blog today, Kristin and Denise! LOVE your cards and all the fabulous details. ❤
Posted by: Arlene | July 17, 2012 at 11:16 AM
The booth looks great. Wish I was there. Cannot wait to see more. The cards are beautiful. Love the bright colors and cute nutcrackers! Thanks.
Posted by: Kristina M. Anderson | July 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Visiting your booth would my version of visiting the Magic Kingdom!
Posted by: Beth W | July 17, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Everything is looking so good, I wish I could and see you all but it is too far away from England! Oh well I have some wonderful inspiration from this blog of yours so bless you for finding the time to do it...
I await the next episode with patience....
Love ~ Lady Anne xx
Posted by: Lady Anne | July 17, 2012 at 01:40 PM
You never disappoint with your CHA booths. I always enjoy watching all the YouTube videos from CHA, but I am doubly happy when I find the ones showcasing the G45 area.
I think what I love about your line is the colors, creativity, and happiness it sends off. You are very positive and happy people and it shows with each of your products.
Keep up the smiles and creating. I'm always saying "Next" and ready to go.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | July 17, 2012 at 03:10 PM
Amazing!!! Oh how I wish I could have made it to CHA. Love the projects, fabulous and so inspiring. Can't wait to see all the new lines up close and personal.
Posted by: Pam Bray | July 17, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Gorgeous cards.
Posted by: Carol Mc | July 17, 2012 at 06:54 PM
I would love to be there. I hope you have a great time. I love the projects. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kay G. | July 17, 2012 at 07:26 PM
I thought your booth even looked great in boxes. I wish I was a G45 Staple , then I would be on that shelf with Aimee. It wa also fun to see Jim the Gentleman Scrapper finishing his project. I cant wait for more pictures and some videos. Lanna from SLC, Utah.
Posted by: Lanna Dimond | July 17, 2012 at 09:14 PM