Introducing Graphic 45 Ambassador: Laura Denison
We are so excited to join you this Friday, G45ers! This blog will be chock-full with incredible projects by Laura Denison, the last new member of our Graphic 45 Ambassador Team! Have you enjoyed getting to see the work of these friends of Graphic 45? Today, we celebrate the outstanding Laura Denison. Laura is such an incredible designer, teacher, and just an amazing woman all around. Laura has been a friend of Graphic 45 for 4+ years, and what a great friend she has been! You are probably familiar with her Ustreams, her incredible kits, and her oustanding designs. We are so honored she agreed to be on our Ambassador Team!
Before we jump in, let's find out who won our blog contest! Our randomly chosen winner is....
-Sunny Smith: Welcome Yumi!!!! Your design is AMAZING!!! Can't wait to see more of your creations! Graphics 45 has made an excellent choice yet again with your addition to the design team. Also LOVING this give-away! An Eerie Tale is a great collection even any time of year!
Congratulations, Sunny! Please email joanna@g45papers.com to claim your prize pictured below. Join us next week for more prizes!
You may be wondering "What is a G45 Ambassador?" It's a designer we have specifically invited to represent Graphic 45, since they are already teaching so many wonderful classes and workshops with Graphic 45 products all over the world. You will see familiar faces in this group of designers and teachers. This program is invite-only and we asked some amazing crafters for this team. We are so excited to welcome these designers to this brand new program with Graphic 45!
Let's introduce the fabulous Laura Denison!
"From an early age, I thought outside the box. I have always followed my own path in my creative endeavors. I try to explore “what if…?” ever day.
After a career in architecture, I was involved in the quilting and fabric industry of 10 years. In 2009, I discovered paper. …and fell in love with it’s unique properties. My passion is to create 3D projects from scratch. Give me a stack of chipboard and some gorgeous paper and my mind is off and running. Most of my projects also incorporate a unique and innovative mini album in some form or fashion.
Paper has lead my to places I never could have imagined I would go. I LOVE what I do and work to have that shine through in my work. I also LOVE to share what I do and teach others to step outside their comfort zone and create what they never thought possible."
This is a favorite project from Laura using the amazing retired collection Once Upon a Springtime! Love the branches with flowers and beautiful altered birdhouse.
Now enjoy this amazing caravan using Happy Haunting. What incredible details on this wonderful project!
Laura comes up with the most innovative and amazing ideas, like this paper-piecing owl canvas. What an amazing project! It uses various Graphic 45 collections and is a show-stopper!
Thank you for joining us on this amazing day welcoming Laura Denison to our Ambassador team! Are you already a fan of Laura's creations? What project above spoke to you? Welcome Laura to our Ambassador team in the comments below. Thanks for another amazing week on the blog! We cannot wait for you to join us next week to kick off an exciting new month of blogs from our new design team and some very special guests!
Happy Friday,
Graphic 45
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I love Laura's work. How fun and inspiring.
Posted by: sande garrett | June 27, 2014 at 05:13 AM
These projects are so incredible! The creativity and imagination of the design team and ambassadors is astounding!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | June 27, 2014 at 05:23 AM
I love all of Laura's designs and projects. I love the graphic 45 papers too. She is so talented and has wonderful ideas, I can't wait to check her blog each week to see what she has come up with next. The fact that she offers her video classes for free is awesome too. Love her!
Posted by: Pam Bilodeau | June 27, 2014 at 05:24 AM
I have been a loyal fan of Laura's for a couple of years now and I don't think there is enough room here to describe how wonderful she is as a person, as a teacher, and as an artist. You can always count on great attention to detail, unique projects that look so incredibly complicated but yet she makes everything so easy for the rest of us. She also has a heart of gold and is sensitive to the needs of others, not to mention integrity and the highest standards. Continued blessings to Laura and her family, and many thanks to G45 for keeping her in your team!
Posted by: Monica Rondon | June 27, 2014 at 05:25 AM
I have been a Laura Denison fan for years and have made some of her incredible creations --- 3D projects that I never thought I could accomplish!!! But Laura makes it so easy. Her teaching skills are perfect for me; she take the time to thoroughly explain each step and why you are doing it that way, and in her video tutorials she shows you how to accomplish each step towards a beautiful product. Congratulations Laura! I'm so glad to see you back here!!
Posted by: Myra Skidmore | June 27, 2014 at 05:27 AM
The thing about you, Laura, is that you always try to go the one step further..and then I am inspired to go one more step. Your creations are always jaw-droppingly amazing and beautiful. There are several incredible paper artists that have inspired me to get back into papercrafting after a huge long span of time, and you are one of them. Thank-you so much.
Posted by: Gita Prana | June 27, 2014 at 05:35 AM
Love all Laura's art, i have got to look her up on You Tube, she is amazing, congrats to Laura :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | June 27, 2014 at 05:39 AM
Laura's work is wonderful. I'm always amazed at what she creates.
Posted by: Mary Jane | June 27, 2014 at 05:55 AM
Welcome, Laura! Your designs are awesome! Graphic 45 papers are super with your designs. Love both!
Posted by: Pat ford | June 27, 2014 at 06:06 AM
Laura Denison + Graphic 45...what a fantastic combination! Love Laura's designs...she's such a talented woman and wonderful teacher, too.
Posted by: Eileen Barton | June 27, 2014 at 06:19 AM
love that you have chosen laura!
she is an amazing designer, teacher, and person.
thanks
Posted by: mikigreg | June 27, 2014 at 06:23 AM
Laura is an incredible designer. She seems to be able to make paper do things one never thought possible. The owl above is absolute proof of my point. We are all very lucky to have her sharing her knowledge.
Posted by: Wee-Things / Krista | June 27, 2014 at 06:27 AM
I so love the project's Laura does. I follow her and am always amazed at the sheer talent she has.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | June 27, 2014 at 06:29 AM
I follow Laura and love all of her projects. So glad to see her with Graphic 45 again. Her projects with Graphic 45 paper are just amazing.
Posted by: Charlene Norbut | June 27, 2014 at 06:46 AM
Laura's work never fails to inspire and amaze!
Posted by: Cindy | June 27, 2014 at 06:50 AM
Adventure= Laura Denison + Graphic 45 paper.
Posted by: Judy Webb | June 27, 2014 at 07:34 AM
Congrats Laura. Love your work.
Posted by: Judy Skaggs | June 27, 2014 at 07:42 AM
Love especially the caravan!!! So creative Laura!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | June 27, 2014 at 07:45 AM
I found paper crafting toward the end of October 2013, so it has only been 8 months,but I was lucky and found Laura's website almost right away. I am not a scrap booker, but love the 3D home dec projects. Even as a rookie, I was able to follow her in her projects. She gives us free access to her project videos so we can follow them, along with her instructions that we have purchased. Her prices are very reasonable also. She encourages us to think outside of the box and make the project our own, always reminding us that we do not need to make the project identical to hers. Laura always strives to be very clear in her instructions, but if you still do not understand something, she is very responsive to an email, responding quickly. She is an awesome woman and teacher and I can't wait to see where she leads us next!
Posted by: Teresa Meek | June 27, 2014 at 08:01 AM
Laura is my papercrafting hero. I've been following her for about four years now! She has inspired me beyond words. Laura + Graphic 45 = awesome!!! Another great Ambassador!
Posted by: Wendy Wakfeidl | June 27, 2014 at 08:08 AM
We all know and love Laura's work and have made some of her projects. Looking forward to more tutorials
Posted by: Joyce | June 27, 2014 at 08:17 AM
Oh my such patience, time and imagination goes into your works. You are wonderful Laura. Love your creations!!
Posted by: Diana Durst | June 27, 2014 at 08:26 AM
With the addition of Laura to the Ambassador Team it's obvious you are selecting the cream of the crop. If unique is what you seek than Laura's designs are for you. Her designs run from the unusual to the most unusual. Attention to detail in her designs bring the finished product to the next level that renders that professional look we all strive for. You never know what will be coming next from her creative mind but you know it's going to be great!
Posted by: beckiev | June 27, 2014 at 08:32 AM
I discovered Laura on YouTube four years ago and have been a devoted follower ever since; have recreated most of her projects. Always look forward to the next one; have ordered some of her kits sight unseen and have never been disappointed. Love you, Laura, and your wonderful creativity.
Posted by: Maureen DuFour | June 27, 2014 at 08:33 AM
LOVE the birdhouse and the wagon is amazing! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | June 27, 2014 at 09:14 AM
Have been a Laura Fan 4 1/2 yrs or so now. She is truely talented. I found G45 thru her.
Posted by: DWD | June 27, 2014 at 09:29 AM
OMG...these are totally awesome. The attention to detail boggles the mind. Of course, it helps to have the fantastic Graphic45 designs to work with, but these are just outstanding!
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | June 27, 2014 at 10:04 AM
I love Laura Denison's designs and Graphic 45 so together these projects are breathtaking. Talented designer and company together.... Its a a wonderful thing.
Posted by: Pamela Davis | June 27, 2014 at 10:17 AM
WOW!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Gwen Moss | June 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM
WOW!!! Awesome as ever !
Welcome to Ambassador Team Laura!
OOOOOOOO WEEEEEEEEEE that's some TEAM !!!
Posted by: Rosann | June 27, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Perfect choice for Ambassador!! I don't have the words for Laura's amazing talent! And she's an absolutely wonderful person to boot!! Jim and Laura are both perfect choices!! Kudos to Graphic 45 for recognizing these amazing talents!
Posted by: LilGreenBug | June 27, 2014 at 10:44 AM
What can you say that hasn't already been said a thousand times - Laura is a fabulous artist/creator/teacher, who so generously shares her talents with all of us. Then combine her talents with your fabulous paper collections and it is a win win for all of us!!!!!!!! So glad to see her back on the G45 team. It is going to be another fabulous year.
Marcie
Posted by: Marcie Smith | June 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Oh yeah, I´ve been following Lauras blog and work for several years and also bought several of her patterns over the years. She´s an incredible artist, and I absolutely LOVE everything she´s ever made. Of her showings here I really admire everything, but the caravan is simply outstanding and soooo amazing, but in some way everything she ever do is , so nothing new here thoug. She´s one of the best, it´s just that simple.
Posted by: Maryann | June 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM
I've been a big fan of Laura's for years now and am thrilled she is an Ambassador for Graphic 45. Her mind is working on a whole different level and I love it! So very inspiring.
Posted by: Annette Green | June 27, 2014 at 12:29 PM
Amazing Crafts! Love the Caravan. Just Amazing!:)
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | June 27, 2014 at 01:01 PM
Amazing what Laura can do with paper, chipboard, and bits and baubles. Wonderful choice foe Ambassador!
Posted by: Sharon Young | June 27, 2014 at 01:02 PM
It was Laura's YouTube site that drew me into making my own mini albums...pockets, tags and bindings that really inspired so many of us. She is a terrific teacher. So glad she's still a part of the G45 team of talented artists. Loved that owl when she first posted it...amazing use of paper! And congrats to this week's winner...have fun creating!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | June 27, 2014 at 01:20 PM
Saving the best for last. Am a very happy paper doodle. Laura has helped me to explore chipboard and paper without fear. thanks as always for sharing. Theresa aka Mountain Dreamer
Posted by: TheresaMP | June 27, 2014 at 02:35 PM
Such talent! Love her tutorials!
Posted by: Diana Lane | June 27, 2014 at 02:53 PM
SUPER CREATIVITY, LAURA!! IT'S EASY TO SEE WHY YOU ARE A GR45 AMBASSADOR!!
Posted by: Mare Williams | June 27, 2014 at 02:56 PM