Luscious Layouts with Graphic 45
Hello G45ers,
Today we have two beautiful layouts by Susan Lui and Maiko Miwa. They are so bright and luscious, they will be sure to put a huge smile on your face!
First, let us begin with Susan Lui's gorgeous Secret Garden layout. "Here's a layout I created of a photo we took during our wonderful holiday to Rome last December. I created a 3-dimensional shadow box layout, embellished with lots of lace, muslin, hand-dyed seam binding, crystals flowers to complement the Secret Garden collection. I painted the Graphic 45 Staples Ornate Metal Key Hole and Keys with dabs of white to blend in with the overall look of the layout." ~ Susan Lui
List of Supplies:Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection - Secret Garden, Pretty Primrose, Beautiful Blooms, Posy PatchGraphic 45 Staples - Ornate Metal Key Holes and Ornate Metal KeysGraphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Alphabet StickersMay Arts RibbonsPrima Marketing Crystal FlourishFlowers, Seam Binding - own stash.Now, we have this gorgeous layout by Maiko Miwa using Secret Garden. The vivid colors and beautiful photographs will warm your heart! "These photos are my daughter's birthday party. She is 6 years old. Because the color combination of this collection is so beautiful, I made a rainbow !!" ~Maiko Miwa.
Supply List:Secret Garden 12x12 Papers:Graphic 45 Staples:Chipboard: Imaginarium DesignsFlowers & Mask: PrimaInk: Tsukineko, RangerOthers:Acryclic paintCeramic Stacco.Thank you for your amazing projects, Susan and Maiko! We know these projects will put a Spring in your step! Have a beautiful Tuesday, G45ers! See you tomorrow!.Happy papercrafting,Graphic 45
Beautiful layouts! The Secret Garden collection is so sweet!
Posted by: Solveig M | February 19, 2013 at 05:06 AM
How lovely are these layouts! The colors are lovely! Thank you for your inspiration!
Posted by: Nancy Lorenz | February 19, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Love that both these layouts used the same paper but have such a different feel to them. I can't wait for my papers to arrive.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | February 19, 2013 at 05:12 AM
Wow! Spring is just around the corner.
Posted by: Sue B. | February 19, 2013 at 05:12 AM
Wonderful job with lots of fab detail x
Posted by: Nadine Illingworth | February 19, 2013 at 05:22 AM
These layouts are fabulous! The colors in this collection are gorgeous. Can't wait to get it.
Posted by: Pam | February 19, 2013 at 06:04 AM
Beautiful layouts.
Posted by: Jeniff | February 19, 2013 at 06:11 AM
I love the dimension of these spectacular layouts! Sue's concept of creating a shadowbox works wonderfully to showcase the photo. I love all the embellishments! And, Maiko's layout makes me think of a castle wall with a fair maiden peering out the windows. Just so whimsical and magical.
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | February 19, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Hello!
This is one of the most beautiful selection on papers and images! Gorgeous colors! It is all so lovely! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara Diane | February 19, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Simply beautiful! Love the softness, gentleness and elegance of both layouts. Can't wait till I get my Secret Garden... :)
Posted by: Sleigh | February 19, 2013 at 07:41 AM
These papers just make you smile. They brighten every project!
Posted by: Paula | February 19, 2013 at 07:41 AM
LUSCIOUS indeed
Posted by: {vicki} | February 19, 2013 at 07:45 AM
So sweet! So happy!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | February 19, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Fabulous layouts today! I love the dimensional quality of both. I'm NOT a digital scrapbooker.
Posted by: Donna Ellis | February 19, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Beautiful layouts!!
Posted by: Mary | February 19, 2013 at 08:04 AM
Oh they're gorgeous! Susan's reminds me of the framed papercraft pictures my mom used to make when I was little.
Posted by: Caryn S. (Scrapnsing) | February 19, 2013 at 08:11 AM
What astounding layouts... Spring is here!
Alison x
Posted by: butterfly | February 19, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | February 19, 2013 at 08:15 AM
WOW! I wouldn't know where to begin. I love these!
Posted by: Shanda Harrington | February 19, 2013 at 08:17 AM
This layout is beautiful! I love the little bits of bling that are added. Bling is my signature, usually.
Posted by: Mary Wilkins | February 19, 2013 at 08:17 AM
Beautiful layouts !
Posted by: Pam Sohan | February 19, 2013 at 09:30 AM
Beautiful colors and lay-outs!! thank you for inspiration.
Posted by: Marcia | February 19, 2013 at 09:31 AM
Oh wow these lo's are BEAUTIFUL.......Susan and Maiko your work is so admirable I am learning so much from you thank you for that. Everybody at G45 have a wonderful week hugs Amy I'm so loving this collection can't wait till it hit the stores in Holland xox
Posted by: Amy Voorthuis | February 19, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Gorgeous layouts! Such beautiful detail in the fussy cutting.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | February 19, 2013 at 09:39 AM
Beautiful layouts.
Posted by: Gitte | February 19, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Such pretty layouts... Is it SPRING yet? ...LOL !
Posted by: Rosann | February 19, 2013 at 09:53 AM
Beautiful work,so light and refreshing,thank you.
Posted by: Anne Campbell | February 19, 2013 at 09:58 AM
love all those amazing details!
everytime i look at it, i discover something new <3
Posted by: alex | February 19, 2013 at 09:59 AM
So refreshing! Also, so many layers & dimension. That key hanging from metal scroll (not sure of real name) just one of the darling elements!! If only it looked like this outside my window!! :)
Posted by: Caroline | February 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Both of these projects have such a light appearance, thanks to this lovely paper collection. I'd love to win this prize package...ideas are swimming around in my head. Beautiful papers!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | February 19, 2013 at 10:15 AM
So much pretty goodness going on in both of these projects! I have to keep looking back at them so I can drink in all of the amazing details! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 19, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Love these layouts, so incredible. Can't wait to get my Secret Garden papers...
Posted by: Eugene Bellion | February 19, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Martie Rollin- What contest are you talking about? I don't want to miss a chance to win ANY of G45's beautiful products!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 19, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Wow, fabulous spring lay-outs! They both have so many amazing details - just love them!
Posted by: Romy | February 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Both layouts are gorgeous. The first makes me think of Washington, DC, with the cherry blossoms. The kids page is so bright and cheerful. Love both layouts.
Posted by: MaryLouH | February 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM
I just want to get lost in the paper. . . such a beautiful platte of color and oh so lovely patterns!
Posted by: Michelle Salazar | February 19, 2013 at 10:43 AM
They are gorgeous!!! Love the hanging key...so pretty!!
Posted by: kathy | February 19, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Gorgeous layouts - so refreshing on this snowy, bleak day!! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | February 19, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Maiko's layout is a rainbow of happines. Just lovely.
Posted by: rhoda lynch | February 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Put a smile on my face is right. Been snowing here and the beautiful gardens and flowers are a treat!! Thank you G45!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | February 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM