The sun is shining and the birds are singing on today's Graphic 45 blog! To get your even more excited about spring, we're going to share some bright and beautiful Secret Garden crafts that are sure to get you in the spirit of this beautiful season! We've got some incredible card creations by Tara Orr and Jane Tregenza. Plus there's a stunning mini album with a mixed media cover by Arlene Cuevas! There's even a fun video tutorial on mixed media techniques! Today is going to be fantastic! So settle in for some grand spring inspiration on today's Graphic 45 blog!
First up, we wanted to let all of you G45ers know about an amazing opportunity to win some fabulous Graphic 45 and Prima prizes this week on Facebook and Pinterest! It's a Spring Fling with Prima Marketing and Graphic 45! All you have to do is go "LIKE" Prima Marketing Flowers on Facebook and say "Graphic 45 sent me!" and then TAG a friend on your post for
a chance to win this $75 prize pack of Graphic 45 and Prima goodies pictured below! Behold this incredible prizes that we're giving away! The deadline to enter to win is Sunday, March 24, at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all countries!
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Have you been dreaming of the perfect cards for springtime? Here is some stunning card inspiration from Tara Orr featuring our new Secret Garden collection! These cards are perfect for any occasion and they are the perfect way to celebrate this joyful time of year. Tara added lots of pretty paper layers to give lovely depth to these cards. She also had fun adding Secret GardenChipboard Die-Cuts, Stickers and some pretty ribbons! It's so fun and easy to create a fabulous card with Secret Garden for someone you love!
Here is another fantastic Secret Garden card creation that's just perfect for any occasion! This one was made by Jane Tregenza and it highlights some marvelous fussy cutting techniques! Jane created a lovely border for this card with the Leafy Treetops paper. Then she added some fussy cut elements from Secret Garden and a few pretty embellishments to create this sweet Best Wishes card. It's easy and simply beautiful!
Here we have another show-stopper! Behold this enchanting Secret Garden mini album with a mixed media cover by Arlene Cuevas! In this fun and informative video tutorial, Arlene takes you step-by-step through the creation of the mixed media cover of this elegant mini album. This video is amazing and a perfect way to learn how to add fantastic dimension, texture and color to any craft creation! Every page of this mini is just delightful! Secret Garden mini albums are the perfect way to immortalize your favorite memories of springtime!
We hope you all enjoyed today's bright and sunny Graphic 45 blog. We hope today's crafts helped inspire you to create some stunning Secret Garden crafts this season! Huge thanks to Tara Orr, Jane Tregenza and Arlene Cuevas for their marvelous work today. Don't forget that today is the last day to leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win this week's blog prize! Also our deadline for submitting your audion for the new 2013 Graphic 45 Design Team is tonight at 11:59 PST! We will announce of first round of finalists on our blog on Thursday, April 4th. Come on back and see us tomorrow for more superb crafts and a new blog prize winner announcement! Have a lovely day, G45ers!
Happy Papercrafting!
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I love the color combinations - all so like Spring! Beautifully done and great inspiration all! Thank you for always bringing such wonderful creations! Wishing you a happy day!
WOW All the goodies and a GREAT tut to go along with everything. I would really love to win this give away let a lone any of your give a ways!!! Your product line is so beautiful!!!!!!
Oh My I love the video and how she explained to heat set in between colors....nice tip! btw I would so love to have her stash of metal embellishments! LOL
OMG ... the album is GORGEOUS .. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING .. I can't imagine ever doing anything like it but I am sure going to watch video and try! Also love Tara's cards thank you so much for sharing these wonderful creations!
The cards are beautiful and the mini is S T U N N I N G ! ! I love everything about it! I could look at it for hours and still find new details in it! STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!!!!!
G45, kudo's to the marketing brain child on today's post. You shared the love of quality products, video tutorials and magical info that we all cherish!!! Give that team player a Bravo award. Ok, Arlene's video's are over the top.
So so pretty!!!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | March 21, 2013 at 05:08 AM
This collection is just so, so pretty!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | March 21, 2013 at 05:20 AM
Fabulous projects - love the cards and the mini album is brilliant!
Posted by: karen foy | March 21, 2013 at 05:21 AM
Wow so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Barbie | March 21, 2013 at 05:47 AM
my three favorites: cards, mini albums and Secret Garden.....beautiful, just beautiful!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | March 21, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, fantastic....running out of adjectives...album by Arlene! Great prize packages too.
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | March 21, 2013 at 06:19 AM
I an soo craving this paper line!!!
Posted by: Mj | March 21, 2013 at 06:21 AM
Yeah! Love the tutorial video. Thank you so much for that. What a way to start my day. I feel creative already.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | March 21, 2013 at 06:36 AM
Hello!
I love the color combinations - all so like Spring! Beautifully done and great inspiration all! Thank you for always bringing such wonderful creations! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara Diane | March 21, 2013 at 07:00 AM
Love the mini album so beautiful.
Posted by: Holly Mira | March 21, 2013 at 07:03 AM
Todays blog post is the best ever. I love the contest on facebook and pintrest and I love the caards and album!!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | March 21, 2013 at 07:12 AM
This album is amazing. I want it!
Posted by: Shanda Harrington | March 21, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Simply Stunning!
Beautiful!
Gorgeous!
LOVE the mini!
Posted by: {vicki} | March 21, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Arlene, simply beautiful! Love the Secret Garden colledtion. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Phyllis Howard | March 21, 2013 at 07:33 AM
Beautiful cards. Love the album and the tutorial video. Amazing.
Posted by: Mary | March 21, 2013 at 07:45 AM
The projects today are stunning. I would love to win!!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | March 21, 2013 at 07:50 AM
WOW All the goodies and a GREAT tut to go along with everything. I would really love to win this give away let a lone any of your give a ways!!! Your product line is so beautiful!!!!!!
Posted by: Orlie | March 21, 2013 at 07:51 AM
...the album is Magnificent.. these papers are so stunning.. its a WOW..
Posted by: mitz | March 21, 2013 at 08:03 AM
These projects are sooo beautiful! Thank you for sharing. "Secret Garden" is such a wonderful collection.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | March 21, 2013 at 08:06 AM
Stunning projects today I am inspired to get some more paper!
Posted by: Michelle Salazar | March 21, 2013 at 08:17 AM
Great tutuorial love the album, thank you so much.
Posted by: barbara weber | March 21, 2013 at 08:40 AM
I love the album. I've got to get me some of those sprays!!
Posted by: Mjfischercla | March 21, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Oh My I love the video and how she explained to heat set in between colors....nice tip! btw I would so love to have her stash of metal embellishments! LOL
Posted by: Buffy Esser | March 21, 2013 at 09:47 AM
one amazing week for sure full of ideas I love
Posted by: bev orris | March 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Thank you for this beautiful inspiration.
Posted by: Gitte | March 21, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Fabulous projects again! The cover of the mini album is amazing!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | March 21, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Beautiful cards and mini today!! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | March 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM
OMG ... the album is GORGEOUS .. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING .. I can't imagine ever doing anything like it but I am sure going to watch video and try! Also love Tara's cards thank you so much for sharing these wonderful creations!
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | March 21, 2013 at 10:43 AM
I can't get enough of the layering tutorials. I have a bottle of Moge poge in my stash for years just waiting to be used. THANK YOU!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | March 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Fabulous work, Arlene,great inspiration.
Posted by: Anne Campbell | March 21, 2013 at 10:49 AM
The cards are beautiful and the mini is S T U N N I N G ! ! I love everything about it! I could look at it for hours and still find new details in it! STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!!!!!
Posted by: Barbara MacAskill | March 21, 2013 at 10:52 AM
WOW!!! I'm always amazed by your talented designers! They do such an amazing job!!!!
Posted by: Mandie Wade | March 21, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Wow beautiful as always I have repinned thank u for the details and inspiration
Posted by: sara mcdowall | March 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM
The cards are beautiful. they would become keepsakes. I love the album. It would look
wonderful sitting on my coffee table.
Posted by: MaryLouH | March 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Beautiful cards, great mini inspiration too... Okay I'm all excited ... I NEED some Secret Garden !!
Posted by: Rosann | March 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM
OMG how i will love to win some of this gorgeous beauty papers and flowers they are beautiful
Posted by: Veridiana Lasalle | March 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM
OMG Love that album it came out great! Very whimsical looking too.
Posted by: Gabriel Kingsley | March 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM
WOW doesn't even come close to describe this......want to try this but still a little scared. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Denise McMichael | March 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM
G45, kudo's to the marketing brain child on today's post. You shared the love of quality products, video tutorials and magical info that we all cherish!!! Give that team player a Bravo award. Ok, Arlene's video's are over the top.
Posted by: ava | March 21, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Just beautiful! Love this mini. It's inspired me to try some mixed media creations also. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Treena | March 21, 2013 at 11:55 AM