Hello G45ers,
Are you ready for some fun?! Today's blog is filled with inspiration and cheer! You'll meet our fantastic featured store called Scrapbook N Such in Wichita Falls, Texas. There's a great interview and photos from Scrapbook N Such that you're sure to enjoy. We also have some gorgeous tag creations to share with you from our design team! You'll see an adorable Mother Goose tag by Alberto Juarez. Then Maiko Miwa will share her stunning Bohemian Bazaar tag! Today's Graphic 45 45 blog has it all: a fabulous featured store, tons of inspiration and lots of fun! We are so happy that you've stopped by!
Here's a quick reminder about this week's blog contest! We're giving you the chance to win this gorgeous Secret Garden prize pack this week. All you need to do is leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win a Secret Garden 12x12 paper pad, Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, Tags & Pockets, Flowers, Cling Stamps, Ornate Metal Key Holes, Flower Staples and two Smooch accent inks by Clearsnap.
That's a $60 value! Be sure to leave your comments this week for a
chance to win. A random winner will be announced on tomorrow's blog
so stay tuned!
And now it's time to get to know one of our fantastic stores, Scrapbook N Such! They are an incredible store and they recently won a Graphic 45 in-store event through our Place in Time class contest! Every month we send out newsletters to our stores with amazing Place in Time project sheets and classes they can teach in their stores! It's a great way to bring G45ers together to learn fun techniques, work with our beautiful papers and Staples and take home a marvelous handmade treasure. Stores who taught these special classes were also entered to win Graphic 45 contests, including the chance to win the grand prize, an in-store event taught by Graphic 45 staff! These classes were a big success and we want to thank all of our incredible shops for participating! We continue to offer this amazing program and another chance to win a Graphic 45 in-store event! The drawing will take place in January, so you still have plenty of chances to enter. Lets get to know our grand prize winner, the amazing shop Scrapbook N' Such in Wichita Falls, Texas!
About Scrapbook N' Such:
We opened in
2001 and are a family-based store. We have expanded 3 times in 12
years thanks to our great customers believing in us, without them we
would not be the 8,000 sq ft store we are now. We offer weekend
retreats, crops, classes, birthday parties, and more. We are not just a
scrapbook store (that is why the "N SUCH" was included in our name 12
years ago to enable us to sell invitations, home decor, mixed media and
supplies for quilters). We also house a Photographer, http://mistydoyle.com and have a hubby and kids area in the store. We offer OPEN crop anytime during store hours.
Beautiful Graphic 45 products and projects on display inside Scrapbook N Such!
Here's a fun interview with Scrapbook N' Such! Learn more about this wonderful and inspiring store!
1. Scrapbook 'N Such has been taking part in our monthly Place in
Time classes! How many Graphic 45 classes do you teach a month? What
type classes are these?
We teach 4 classes each month using the G45 product lines (2 card classes and 2 layout classes).
2. How do your students like the classes? Do they have a good time?
STUDENTS
love the classes our numbers have picked up since we started doing the
G45. It makes our teachers happier since the G45 design team does all
the hard work coming up with the class projects and sends them to us
along with detailed colored instructions...as we have to do it COPY it
and we are done....so easy, so fun and we love it.
3. You won our grand prize - an In-Store Appearance by Graphic 45! Were you excited when you saw you won?
We
were so excited. Each month during the 4 classes we tell the ladies to
pray and think positive that we will win as we take the monthly group
photo. POWER of being positive! G45 is one of our very best product
lines we sell in the store and it is displayed near the front door for
all to see and fall in love with too. We have our store design team
doing various layouts, mini books, and home decor using each G45 product
line and its all on display at the store with the G45 products.
4. Are your students excited?
Yes. Some have already purchased some vintage hats etc to wear when G45
is here as we are going to set up a photo booth area where the ladies
can have their pictures made with G45 staff along with their friends
etc. We are so excited to make this a fun event for all.
5. You offer great classes at your store. Do you think offering classes keeps your store's community strong?
YES.
Classes are what make our store successful. Everyone is on the run
and so busy now a days...they love coming to a class to learn something
new and different and walk away from class with a completed project.
We can't wait to join Scrapbook 'N Such for Make 'n Takes, a fun workshop, and yummy barbecue! It will be a blast!
And now it's time for some joyful craft inspiration! We wanted to share some sweet ideas for pretty tags that are sure to make you smile! Tags are so fun to create and they have so many uses! Here is Alberto's adorable Mother Goose tag. Both of today's beautiful tags were made using the Graphic 45 Regular Tag Album Staples which are just perfect for tag-making! Alberto used pretty paper layers, a few fussy cut elements, pretty ribbon an adorable photo to give this tag a heartwarming look. This would make a wonderful gift!
Supplies:
Next we have another bright and cheerful tag creation. Behold this stunning Bohemian Bazaar tag by Maiko. She definitely highlighted the beautiful rainbow of colors that Bohemian Bazaar has to offer! This incredible tag features gorgeous paper layers, fussy cut elements and fun embellishments that help give it beautiful dimension. This tag would be so much fun to create! Get inspired to create your own special Bohemian Bazaar treasure! It will definitely brighten your day!
Supplies:
We hope you all had a lot of fun today. We want to thank you all for stopping by our blog! Big thanks to our friends at Scrapbook N Such as well as Alberto and Maiko for their amazing work today. We will have more joy and inspiration to share with you on tomorrow's blog, along with a new blog contest winner announcement. We hope you'll come back and see us!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Always LOVE the G45 blog and the inspiration!! THE BEST!!
Posted by: barbara f | August 22, 2013 at 05:24 AM
Love Love Love the tags. Wish I would have gotten BB now I've seen some cute things made by the DT. I don't love bright colors is the reason I stayed away from that collection but now I'm rethinking my decision. I can't wait to get my hands on all your new collections they are awesome.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | August 22, 2013 at 05:39 AM
This store looks like such a fun place. Wish we had something like this in our area.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | August 22, 2013 at 05:59 AM
the more I see the tags the more I love them...this is so very cool; the vibrant colors of the Bohemian Bazaar will brighten any day!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | August 22, 2013 at 06:01 AM
I wish I had a neat scrapbook store like that near me! I have to travel 30 miles to get to one.
Beautiful little tags. Bohemian Bazaar has to be the most cheerful collection ever! Love the little fairy!
Posted by: Lu L. | August 22, 2013 at 06:02 AM
Congratulations Scrapbook N Stuff!
You really think about your customers and serve them well! I do so wish you were closer or that we had a store like yours nearer to WV! Well done!
Love the tags, today - especially the rainbow! How beautifully cheerful!
TFS - Julie
Posted by: julie | August 22, 2013 at 06:02 AM
Would love to have a store like that near me. Finding Graphic 45 is hard here.
Posted by: LindaB | August 22, 2013 at 06:18 AM
What a cool store. Why don't they have ones like that around here? The tags are adorable.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | August 22, 2013 at 06:24 AM
looks like everyone had fun! love the mother goose page with the little boy!! cute cute!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | August 22, 2013 at 06:31 AM
wish i was there right now
Posted by: {vicki} | August 22, 2013 at 06:42 AM
Simply beautiful tags! So inspirational!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 22, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Looks like a fun shop, too bad I live in Michigan!
Posted by: Judi Taylor | August 22, 2013 at 06:59 AM
Congratulations to Scrapbook N Such! It looks like a fabulous place to play and shop! And I love the tags today - lots of fun to make.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | August 22, 2013 at 07:09 AM
What a fun store! You should check out my favorite local store For Keep Sakes in St. Louis! They do a lot with Graphic 45 also.
Posted by: Sue B. | August 22, 2013 at 07:19 AM
Beautiful tag. The store is a paradise.
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | August 22, 2013 at 07:28 AM
Those girls (staff and customers) at Scrapbook N' Such are so lucky. Most of the local scrapbook stores here in Columbus, Oh have closed and right now I don't have anywhere close by to participate in such an awesome G45 class.
Posted by: Marte | August 22, 2013 at 07:34 AM
I would love to have such a store nearby .
The tags are so bright and colourful . thank you for sharing .. thank you Graphic 45 for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Lynn G. | August 22, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Great tags!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | August 22, 2013 at 07:55 AM
Congratulations to Scrapbook N Such what a wonderful prize .. fantastic tags today too .. they are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jeanann Cavalier | August 22, 2013 at 07:57 AM
The Bohemian Bazzar tag is absolutely gorgeous. I am really liking the bright colors in that line!
Posted by: Donna Nuce (Crafty Colonel) | August 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM
I think Scrapbook N Such such go nationwide - we would welcome them with open arms!!! Love the tags - Love Graphic 45!!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | August 22, 2013 at 08:09 AM
wow looks like a great store and the tag project is great thanks graphic 45
Posted by: joanne rupertinger | August 22, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Thousands of miles away for me boo hoo
Posted by: Eleanor todd | August 22, 2013 at 08:16 AM
Scrapbook N Stuff looks like a fun and inspiring place to shop and scrap. Great tags today!
Posted by: LuAnn M | August 22, 2013 at 08:20 AM
If Only they were in Houston! Great tags! TFS
Posted by: liz russell | August 22, 2013 at 08:21 AM
I wish we had a store like this in north east England
Posted by: Eleanor todd | August 22, 2013 at 08:24 AM
Wow! Love the look of that store. Wish it was over here.
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | August 22, 2013 at 08:25 AM
Would love to have a store like that around here? Have to travel to all of mine and they carry some paper collections, but what about the rest of it! Lovely tags too today :)
Posted by: Sleigh | August 22, 2013 at 08:27 AM
That Bohemian Bazaar is just so bright and cheery! Love it :)
Posted by: Paula | August 22, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Congratulations to Scrapbook N Such! What an honor to have G45 staff teaching a class in your store! Have a wonderful time!!!!!
Love Alberto's Mother Goose tag! So fun!!The Bohemian Bazaar tag by Maiko is eye-catching! Love the bold colors and the fairy (?) is the perfect addition!
Thanks for sharing and I will see you tomorrow!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | August 22, 2013 at 08:38 AM
See you @ Scrapbook N Such on 7 Sep. Hope I can find a hat by then. LOL
Posted by: Judy Webb | August 22, 2013 at 08:40 AM
I like the store. We need that here. The tags are great. I always learn so much on g45's website. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Posted by: Kay G. | August 22, 2013 at 08:41 AM
I'm glad to see some of the local scrapbook stores making it. So many have closed. Best of luck to you! Great tag, Alberto, thanks!
Posted by: Sue K. | August 22, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Now why can't we have such stores in the south of England?? Great tags... TFS :))
Posted by: Caroline | August 22, 2013 at 09:04 AM
Love this store, wish it was near me. I travel over two hundred miles to get my Graphic 45 fix. They order what I want and I make the trip to pick it up. It is a local store and not a big box store and I like to thing I'm helping them in these times. If I was younger I would love to own a scrapbooking store and carry Graphic45 lines, but I live in a small town and don't think I would have the base to make it work. I really love the tags today. Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: linda ann murphy | August 22, 2013 at 09:13 AM
I sure wish this store was close to me!
I love the tag!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | August 22, 2013 at 09:21 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the tags!!!
Thanks for sharing. I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to finally win something!
Posted by: Kim R | August 22, 2013 at 09:22 AM
I just the colors of both collections, makes it easy to be creative.
Posted by: Kim R | August 22, 2013 at 09:23 AM
How great to be able to choose from such a great assortment of Graphic 45 products. I love the smaller paper and scrapbook stores. Next time through Wichita Falls, I must stop by and visit.
Posted by: Diana in Texas | August 22, 2013 at 09:32 AM
The store looks fabulous!! Congrats on having Graphic 45 come and visit, that is a dream come true!!! Love the tag! Alberto's work is amazing!!
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | August 22, 2013 at 09:33 AM