Welcome Summer with Graphic 45!
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
― Henry James
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we welcome summer today! What an exciting time of year. Many of us have adventures, cookouts, weddings, and parties planned. Graphic 45 is celebrating birthdays today on the blog to welcome summer. Annette Green also has an extra special tutorial today to make the most adorable By the Sea beach tote party favors! You will wow every single guest this summer with these amazing treats. What are you most excited about this summer, G45ers?
Summer is not complete without a celebration! Today, we are celebrating the birthdays of Jeff Filimoehala and Dustin Sims, both born in this fine month of June. We are so grateful for these dapper gentlemen who make up the male Graphic 45 Team! Happy birthday Jeff and Dustin!
We're sure that our G45ers are just like us, and LOVE delicious birthday cake! This lovely cake is from Zupan's bakery in Portland, OR. This cake celebrates the wonderful Jeff Filimoehala and Dustin Sims. A very special birthday wish to Dustin, our office manager, who celebrates his birthday today!
The Portland team went out to celebrate Dustin's birthday on Friday. Yummy food and big smiles, what a fantastic time!
Happy birthday! What a fine summer celebration this lovely Saturday!
Now, on to some creative inspiration. We are simply in love with these party favors by Annette. Filled with great gifts, and bursting with creativity. Try to make them yourself with Annette's fabulous Snapguide tutorial! Are you hosting a party this summer? Try these favors!
"Since I was having a card-making get-together this month, I decided to turn it into a beach-themed party and created some fun little treat holders for my guests. By The Sea papers were perfect for my mini beach totes. I filled them with small items like travel-sized sunscreen, drink mix, chocolate sea shell candies, and a tiny drink umbrella just for fun. The guests were thrilled! And my beach-themed picnic caddy (Snapguide link: http://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-beach-themed-picnic-caddy-from-frapp-box/ ) and centerpiece from my audition video helped round out the theme and make things very festive. (Centerpiece project: http://www.annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/2014/04/final-round-audition-video-for-graphic.html )." ~Annette
Annette's By the Sea Beach Tote Holder Snapguide Tutorial
SUPPLIES:
Graphic 45 By The Sea papers:
• Splash
• Gathering Seashells
• Set Sail
• My Anchor
Graphic 45 By The Sea Chipboard 1
Kraft card stock
Charms, sea-themed
18” natural jute twine, May Arts
Eyelets (3 silver)
¾” wide twill ribbon, May Arts
Adhesives
Piercing tool and mat
Scissors
Brown ink for distressing edges
We welcome summer with open arms! We hope you post pictures of your summer creations on our Facebook page. We cannot wait to celebrate this season with you!
Welcoming Summer,
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Happy Birthday Guys. That cake sure looks yummy. Annette's tote bags are so fun. I am going to give them a try. Perfect idea for a summer get together.
Posted by: Kim | June 21, 2014 at 05:57 AM
Thank you for Lovely inspiration.
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | June 21, 2014 at 06:30 AM
LOVE mini tote bags. Neat idea for treat for a crop I am going to
Posted by: jeanette Munson | June 21, 2014 at 06:32 AM
This is so awesome and would be perfect for soo many ocasions.
Posted by: Maryann | June 21, 2014 at 06:37 AM
Absolutely fabulous!!! Will definitely give this a shot :-)
Posted by: Brandi Matos | June 21, 2014 at 07:54 AM
Happy Birthday! Love the cake...love your lines. :D
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | June 21, 2014 at 08:51 AM
Cute party favors! Loved the photos and instructions...easy to follow. Thanks!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | June 21, 2014 at 09:17 AM
Happy Birthday Guys! Oh the cake looks great ... wish I had some to go with my coffee!!
What a cute tote bag !
Posted by: Rosann | June 21, 2014 at 09:26 AM
Happy Birthday Jeff, Happy Birthday Dustin. My birthday in June 29th. Summer birthdays are so wonderful. Who doesn't love Zupans cakes. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for your amazing creativity and being part of the G45 family. Hopefully the sun is going to come out today. These adorable little bags are so fun and seam fairly easy to make.
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | June 21, 2014 at 10:35 AM
Happy Birthdays Jeff and Dustin! Share your cake
Posted by: Mary Reppe | June 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Happy Birthday to Jeff and Dustin! Hope you have a wonderful day! That cake looks delicious!!!The treat bags are adorable! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | June 21, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Happy birthday! That cake looks amazing!
Posted by: Suzanne Bernier | June 21, 2014 at 12:24 PM
Happy Birthday Boys! Drooling over the pics of the cake! Loving the beach totes and can't wait to try one! Enjoy your special day!
Posted by: Jennifer Wolf | June 21, 2014 at 01:13 PM
Happy Birthday, gentlemen! And thank you, G45, for spreading the cheer to the rest of us, too, by gifting us with such a wonderful, summery tutorial. Wow!
Posted by: Danielle | June 21, 2014 at 01:36 PM
Happy Birthday Dustin! Thanks for always being so helpful when I call and bug you!
Posted by: Angela (Big Mouth Scrappers) | June 21, 2014 at 05:55 PM
Happy Birthday Gentleman! Love those little gift bags!!
Posted by: Katy D | June 21, 2014 at 08:30 PM
Happy Birthday guys! Hope your special day was fun! That cake looks yummy!!!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | June 21, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Happy Birthday boys', I hope you both have a brilliant birthday.
My youngest Son's name was Dustin, unfortunately he died at age 23 in 1994, but it was so very lovely to hear his namesake as there aren't many with the same name over here in the UK. Have a brilliant birthday both xx
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | June 22, 2014 at 06:14 AM
Happy Birthday fellas!!
I love the adorable beach tote/party favors! Great idea and very fun:)
Posted by: MaggieM | June 22, 2014 at 06:19 AM
Happy birthday guys! Wow check out that cake. The totes are really cute.
Posted by: Ann w | June 22, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Happy Birthday! What cute little party favor/tote bags!!!! Awesomeness in a bag!
Posted by: Angelica Chambers | June 23, 2014 at 02:52 PM
Happy Birthday Guys! The cake looks gorgeous.
Love the sea themed bday tote.
Posted by: Carol Mc | June 23, 2014 at 04:14 PM