Gorgeous Graphic 45 Tags!
"Creativity takes courage."
~Henry Matisse
TGIF G45ers,
Happy Friday to everyone joining us today! We know you have been wanting to know who won this week's blog contest - well, wait no more! The randomly chosen winner is:
-Elaine Wainwright - Blown away by todays makes they are fantastic ! There are some
incredibly talented people out there. Great giveaway would love to win.
Happy monday !!
Thanks for taking part everyone! Congratulations to Elaine, please email [email protected] to claim your prize. Join us next week for a huge blog contest, we are starting a special celebration on the blog Monday. Join us Monday to hear what all the fuss is about!
Now, how about some tag-spiration! We have a blog full of beautiful tags by Maiko Miwa, Sharon Ngoo, and Tara Orr. Tags are a perfect embellishment for any project and can serve as a gift in and of themselves. Perhaps you'll try one this weekend after getting inspired today!
Let's begin with Maiko Miwa's large tag bursting with fussy cutting embellishments and Graphic 45 Staples! What a beauty!
The way Maiko used the Metal Keys and fussy cut images is so delicate and stunning.
Graphic45 Supply List
Kraft Reflections Paper Collecion: Express Yourself
Gorgeous! Now, we have Sharon Ngoo and her gorgeous tag! "I love Graphic45 staples!! And working with my favourite colour scheme - black / cream / kraft. My favourite thing to make right now are butterflies with keys as bodies. So I've made two for my tag along with a little 'window' recycled from Graphic45 staples packaging!" - Sharon Ngoo
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Papers from Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection (8X8)
Staples:
5. Trim Staples
Others:
2. Tags
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Next, we have the inspiring tag by Tara Orr. Her layering and embellishments are to die for! She uses both sizes of our tags from our new Regular Tag Album and Large Tag Album. The layering really works and creates a beautiful scene!
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Tara uses paint to ink the edges here - adds such dimension to the project! What a fantastic idea!
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Graphic 45 Supplies:
Metal Buttons
Imaginarium Designs Chipboard
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Incredible projects from Maiko, Sharon, and Tara today. Thanks for joining us on the blog and enjoy your weekend. We hope it's full of creativity and perhaps some tag-making!
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Before we go, there's an amazing opportunity to win this month! All you have to do is follow the February Challenge instructions below, and you could be our winner! Please submit your projects to our Facebook page.
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Remember to join us on the blog next week. It will be a party!
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Happy Papercrafting,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Wow, love the tags that are being shared today, so full of details and inspiration. Go to get busy though and make my project for the Valentine Challenge and now I am inspired to do so. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pam Bray | February 08, 2013 at 05:13 AM
Tara Orr always blows my mind with her wonderful creations and layering. I love the way she uses the collections and combines patterns and collections. I love everything she creates.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | February 08, 2013 at 05:22 AM
All these projects are just lovely. :)
Posted by: Sara Tanner | February 08, 2013 at 05:54 AM
Love the tags! They are full of details that make them wonderful
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | February 08, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Oh my! Layers of goodness! Maybe if I keeplooking I will learn to layer more! Love these!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | February 08, 2013 at 06:00 AM
Glorious layers of G45 goodness and DT creativity. Who knew you could fit so much beauty onto one small tag?
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | February 08, 2013 at 06:15 AM
Today's projects are gorgeous!! Love the layering.
Posted by: Mary Jane W | February 08, 2013 at 06:40 AM
Omg just found out I won this weeks blog contest. Im so happy. What a great start to the weekend, thank you so much. Some very beautiful inspiring tags featured today, love them.
Elaine x
Posted by: Elaine wainwright | February 08, 2013 at 06:50 AM
The layers are yummy on each of the tags presented today. The details in each would provide delightful exploring for a long while. Thanks you so much.
Posted by: Rita P. | February 08, 2013 at 06:51 AM
Amazing tags!! And congrats to the winner today! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | February 08, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Tags galore - awesome! Truly works of art!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | February 08, 2013 at 08:07 AM
Love it all. Can't wait to get started on some tags for Valentine's Day...
Posted by: Eugene Bellion | February 08, 2013 at 08:07 AM
Love that paris tag! I'm in to neutral collors at the moment...
Posted by: pitje | February 08, 2013 at 08:20 AM
Congrats Elaine-have fun with your new G45 goodies. Wow, fantastic tags. Loving the neutral colors. So vintage.
Posted by: Sharon Young | February 08, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Beautiful Tags! I'm looking forward to the party next week!
Posted by: Jackie QH | February 08, 2013 at 09:19 AM
I love the tags! Before seeing all the beautiful tags made with G45 products I would never imagine that a simple tag could be turned into such a beautiful piece of art! Congratulations to Elaine. Enjoy using the Secret Garden products. I know I can hardl wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 08, 2013 at 09:29 AM
Love this tag goodness, so fun ...look at all those amazing details, everything a girl could want ; bling, staples, butterflies, lace ...
Posted by: Rosann | February 08, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Awesome Tags.
Posted by: Gitte | February 08, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Oh my goodness, these projects are stunning.
Posted by: Gwen Moss | February 08, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Gorgeous tags!
Posted by: Sheron N | February 08, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Great tags and lovely layering!
Posted by: karen | February 08, 2013 at 12:24 PM
What beautiful tags! They are all awesome.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | February 08, 2013 at 01:15 PM
Tags and more gorgeous inspiring tags!! Love them all.
Posted by: Mary | February 08, 2013 at 03:03 PM
love love love tags and this one is too cool!
Posted by: Yvonne | February 08, 2013 at 05:06 PM
Always up for a party! Love G45!
Posted by: Bartemous Black | February 08, 2013 at 07:21 PM
Wow, just stunning!! :)
Posted by: Caroline | February 08, 2013 at 08:14 PM
These are all sooooooo gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | February 08, 2013 at 08:30 PM
OMG!
Posted by: Dorothy | February 08, 2013 at 10:21 PM
HOLY TOLEDO!!! These tags are insane!! Love them all and Tara's is outstanding! love the paint streaks on it! Maiko's is gorgeous & Sharons' is fabulous! Well done everyone!!!
Posted by: Pam Zirbel | February 09, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Sheesh Louise... gorgeous as always!
Posted by: Valerie | February 09, 2013 at 07:51 AM
Congrats Elaine! I love the Elusive wings tag! Beautiful!!!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 09, 2013 at 02:16 PM
tara's tag is just amazing!
Posted by: alex | February 09, 2013 at 07:24 PM
G45 "Happy Birthday" Everything you do is totally amazing. You have got some of the most talented designers I have ever seen. The posts on the page today WOW I can't wait to use some of the tech. Thank you so much and looking forward to the next Five Years.
Posted by: Judy Studer | February 13, 2013 at 08:17 PM
Happy 5th Birthday, Graphic 45!!! What an amazing job you do to share all those wonderful crafts and provide all those beautiful paper collections! Love them all!!!
Arleen
Posted by: Setsuko Arleen Jellinek | February 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM