Get Festive With Fun & Simple Nutcracker Sweet Crafts This Holiday Season!
Hello G45ers,
Welcome to the fabulous Graphic 45 blog on this beautiful day! We are so glad you've stopped by to see what's new in the land of papercrafting! Today's blog is a real triumph. We're definitely in the thick of this amazing autumn season. There's a chill in the air as leaves fill the streets. One can't help but begin to think about the gorgeous holiday season that's on its way. Now is a great time to start planning for your holiday crafts. Today we're making it our goal to get you in the holiday spirit with our festive collection Nutcracker Sweet! You'll see some incredible circular tags created by Alberto Juarez. There's also a marvelous and simple 8x8 layout by Arlene Cuevas. Plus Maiko Miwa will be sharing a sneak peek of a stunning Nutcracker Sweet creation she's made for her feature on today's Papercrafters Library blog! Today is filled with to much holiday inspiration! So grab some eggnog or some other tasty holiday beverage and enjoy today's holiday craft treats! This is going to be a lot of fun!
First up we've got these gorgeous circle tags by Alberto Juarez. Tags endlessly enjoyable to create and this is a fabulous spin on the traditional rectangular tags. These fun circular tags are layered with gorgeous Nutcracker Sweet papers and just the right amount of sparkle. The key to these tags is fussy cutting. Alberto delicately cut out the beautiful characters and classic images from our Nutcracker Sweet papers and layered them to add beautiful dimension. The sweet gold and silver glitter accents only add to the fun holiday spirit of these tags. It's a nice and simple creation and yet it overflows with beauty and cheer. Try making your own circular tag this holiday season and enjoy the magic that unfolds!
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Next we have another gorgeous and simple Nutcracker Sweet creation that's sure to enchant you! Behold this stunning 8x8 layout by Arlene Cuevas. This is a fantastic way to add an elegant touch to your cherished holiday photographs! A sweet and simple layout like this one is a sure way to make your memories last a lifetime! Arlene layered the beautiful papers from Nutcracker Sweet and added some sweet embellishments and chipboard die-cuts to create this gorgeous scene. The fabulous new Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys look so perfect with Nutcracker Sweet! Unlock the joy of the holiday season with your own beautiful layout! Here is what Arlene had to say about the inspiration behind this marvelous piece.
"I created this simple layout of my boys by layering Nutcracker Sweet design paper with card stock and Graphic 45 stickers and chipboard pieces. Having coordinating products really does take a lot of the thinking away from creating since all the elements coordinate nicely. When you layer onto a scrapbook page, don’t hold back! Something that may look complicated to create, is in fact quite simple. Check out my video tutorial as I walk you through the thought process as this scrapbook page came together." -Arlene Cuevas
These are gorgeous!!!!!
Posted by: julie Tucker-Wolek | November 07, 2012 at 05:03 AM
Everything is gorgeous. I picked up the 8x8 Nutcracker Sweet pad a week ago and can't wait to work with it. Beautiful and festive DP.
Posted by: Rea Custer | November 07, 2012 at 05:10 AM
Love Arlene's layout and Alberto's tags. What great ways to use such a fun paper. thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | November 07, 2012 at 05:11 AM
Love the projects, so beautiful. TFS
Posted by: Pam Bray | November 07, 2012 at 05:16 AM
Love the projects today. TFS.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | November 07, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Love nutcracker sweet! Projects are beautiful and festive.
Posted by: Sharon Young | November 07, 2012 at 05:20 AM
Thank you for another day of wonderful inspiration. I just wanted to comment. I was last week's blog winner. I am completely blown away by my gift of Halloween goodies. You are so generous. The album is beautiful. And to make the good even better, my package was delivered on Monday. Amazingly fast. You are truly a class act! I love you G45.
Posted by: Georgia Clough | November 07, 2012 at 05:30 AM
Lovely tags, Alberto, such a fun look.
Arlene, charming layout with the boys photo. I don't scrapbook but this could convert me.
And Maiko, your stunning book with all the fussy cutting is marvelous.
Thank you all for sharing your creations with us.
Posted by: alsmouse | November 07, 2012 at 05:33 AM
The nutcracker suite is so wonderful. It is great for layouts, minis and cards. Love it all!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | November 07, 2012 at 05:34 AM
Lovely. TFS :)
Posted by: Caroline | November 07, 2012 at 05:59 AM
Very talented artist. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Sue B. | November 07, 2012 at 06:02 AM
So inspirational and wonderful projects - love them!
Posted by: vihreantalonunelmat | November 07, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Those circle tags! Those would be a challenge...just wonderful!
Posted by: Candy | November 07, 2012 at 06:08 AM
As always, beautiful projects today. Love Nutcracker Sweet!
Posted by: Sara Nell Langland | November 07, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Great idea to use irregularly-shaped tags.
You can add more embellishments and your not limited to a certain size.
Posted by: MaryLouH | November 07, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Wonderful projects today.
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | November 07, 2012 at 06:37 AM
Gorgeous projects today as usual! Arlene and Alberto have truly illustrated one of the greatest things aboutf G45 papers - they are so gorgeous and detailed that you can make simple projects with them that look extravagant :) Thanks for the inspiration! Now I am off to check out the rest of Maiko's project which I know will be wonderful!
Posted by: Becky D | November 07, 2012 at 06:38 AM
Love the projects!
Posted by: Jeniff | November 07, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Love the idea of a circle tag. And that LO is gorgeous yet still keeps the focus on the picture.
Posted by: Pam Sohan | November 07, 2012 at 06:58 AM
Me encantan las etiquetas, excelente trabajo Alberto!
Posted by: Ruth M. | November 07, 2012 at 07:13 AM
yet another wonderful set of ideas thank you
Posted by: maria winspear | November 07, 2012 at 08:02 AM
♥ Nutcracker Sweet... Can't wait to break open the seals on my paper pads! And as always, beautiful projects today!!! :-)
Posted by: Sleigh | November 07, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Such talented artists! Beautiful work. I am especially in love with Alberto's circle tags. Simply gorgeous and so detailed!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | November 07, 2012 at 08:05 AM
This blog is such a wonderful place to visit each and every day!
There is always a great project to be seen!
Posted by: {vicki} | November 07, 2012 at 08:12 AM
At first glance I thought the circle tags were ornaments. I bet the receiver of those tags proudly displays them on a tree! Quite beautiful.
Posted by: Kathy Jo | November 07, 2012 at 08:18 AM
You all have the best design team!!
Posted by: Dorothy | November 07, 2012 at 08:35 AM
extremely impressive!
Posted by: kathleen schriber | November 07, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Lovely projects! The page is beautiful and the tags are just amazing- so loaded up! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: jengd | November 07, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Fabulous projects, thank you.
Posted by: Eugene Bellion | November 07, 2012 at 09:01 AM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Nicolle Kramer | November 07, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Love all these colors! So beautiful!
Posted by: Athanasia | November 07, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Gorgeous projects! The album is beautiful and love all the detail. Thank you for sharing these lovely creations!
Posted by: Kristina M. Anderson | November 07, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Wonderful projects!! Love the tutorial. Thank you.
Posted by: Mary | November 07, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Wonderful projects! I have a bunch of old CD's laying around and Alberto has given me inspiration to use them with Nutcracker Sweet for Christmas decor! The LO is great as usual and I couldn't see Maiko's offering on the other blog. Keep inspiring us.
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | November 07, 2012 at 11:48 AM
So beautiful, I love the image and your papers.
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | November 07, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Simply gorgeous!!
Posted by: Ann G | November 07, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Beautiful projects..love the circle tags. Wish the craft store here sold G45 paper.
Posted by: DottiB | November 07, 2012 at 01:49 PM
These projects are all purely magical! This collection has some kind of magic all of its own, but you really make it shine:)
Posted by: Romy | November 07, 2012 at 02:22 PM
Awesome projects! Love this paper!!
Posted by: Dee in NH | November 07, 2012 at 03:14 PM
I love Nutcracker Sweets!! The tags are just too cool !! I don't think I would want to use them. Maybe hang them in the window or on the tree.
The layout is very pretty!
Posted by: Jackie H | November 07, 2012 at 03:37 PM