Graphic 45 Sneak Peeks Day 1: Raining Cats & Dogs
It's such an exciting day on the blog today, the beginning of our Sneak Peek Week! We are incredibly excited about our summer releases and cannot wait to share Raining Cats & Dogs with you - our first collection we are sharing this week! Who loves their pets? We know we do, and this collection is a stunning, rich, and alluring collection filled with our favorite furry companions. We hope you enjoy this week of Sneak Peeks! Stay with us after Sneak Peeks, and you will see projects from Diane Schultz' workshop and the most wonderful card and tutorial from Andrew Roberts. How fun!
One of the most fun aspects of Sneak Peeks is being able to Win It Before You Can Buy It! Do you want Raining Cats & Dogs before it is available in stores? All you have to do is comment here on the blog or on Facebook to win. We will randomly choose FOUR winners and post their names on our blog tomorrow. So, there's tons of reasons to join us this week - Sneak Peeks, fun, and giveaways! It is going to be a fabulous week.
Now, let's introduce our new collection: Raining Cats & Dogs! Today, you will get an exclusive Sneak Peek of the papers in this great collection and our set of cling stamps! Look for this collection in stores in August.
"It’s Raining Cats & Dogs with Graphic 45, a new collection to celebrate our favorite furry canine and feline friends. Precious pets are very special family members, and you will love the rich colors and perfect pages filled with our playful pals! This playful new collection includes 12 beautiful double-sided papers, 12x12 and 8x8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, sticker sets, stamps, cardstock embellishments including ephemera cards, flowers, tags & pockets, and banners, along with a 6x6 paper pad containing 36 sheets with coordinating patterns and solids."
"Raining Cats & Dogs"
"Cats Meow"
"Puppy Love"
"Four-Legged Friend"
"Check it Out"
"Precious Pets"
"Mr. Whiskers"
"Mischievous Menagerie"
"Playful Pals"
"Well Bred"
"Pitter-Patter"
"Animal House"
Now, we get to see some wonderful projects from Diane's workshop. Don't you love these altered boxes? Perfect home decor for the pet lover! Also a great place to hide some special treats for our canine and feline friends.
This framed image from the collection is a perfect gift idea for the dog lover in our lives - how precious! And what great colors.
Now, we can't leave you without some inspiration from our Design Team! Andrew Roberts really shows off our Steampunk Spells collection and gives you intructions to make your own amazing card just like this one!
"My reason for this card is pretty simple. I love all things steampunk.The Steampunk Spells collection is very eclectic and has so many applications. The colours are so bold. It is one of my favorites.
Tip: Alternate patterns with solids when layering papers to increase visual impact." ~Andrew
Andrew Roberts' Snapguide Steampunk Spells Card Tutorial
Supply List:
Steampunk Spells 12x12 papers : Tick Tock
Steampunk Spells 8x8 papers : Beware
Steampunk Spells 6x6 Patterns and Solids Pad
Steampunk Spells Chipboard 1
Steampunk Spells Chipboard 2
Steampunk Spells Banners
Kraft Cardstock
Steampunk on the edge die
Distress Ink : Black Soot
Mini and Long fasteners
Game spinners
Assorted metal Gears
Black Ribbon
Thank you for joining us for Sneak Peeks, projects from Diane's workshop, and brilliant card ideas from Andrew. What a great day this has been! Don't remember to comment here and on Facebook to Win It Before You Can Buy It!
Happy Sneaky Peeking,
Graphic 45
Want to try this project out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
I absolutely adore the Raining Cats and Dogs collection. I must have it.
Posted by: Mary Bourgeois | July 14, 2014 at 05:03 AM
would love to win - so cute
Posted by: Pauline Welsh | July 14, 2014 at 05:04 AM
OMG!!! I love these. My daughter would love me to make her an album with the cats n dogs paper. Her 3 cats and 1 dog....awesome....love, love it
Posted by: Sue Darch | July 14, 2014 at 05:05 AM
I love it's raining cat's and dog's and it couldn't have come at a better time. I recently lost my Honey and have been wanting to create a book commemorating her life. I've looked all over for pet themed papers and have found nothing really appealing until now.
Thank you Graphic 45 for coming out with this line. Lots of people are going to LOVE this. :)
Posted by: Sara Tann | July 14, 2014 at 05:06 AM
Love this new collection. We love our pets so much. Thanks for the sneak peek.
Posted by: Angela Ke | July 14, 2014 at 05:07 AM
I have 3 cats that were strays. They chose us. The first one took up with us 7 years ago and the last one about 6 months ago. It is always raining cats and dogs at our house!
Posted by: Sandra Askew | July 14, 2014 at 05:07 AM
What a great idea - would love to win!
Posted by: Marsha Bichler | July 14, 2014 at 05:08 AM
I love this new collection! There are so many possibilities! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | July 14, 2014 at 05:11 AM
Bright and early for me-and oh s so worth it. We have 3 dogs,4 cats, and many pictures of more who are no longer with us. I have needed a collection like Raining Cats and Dogs for a long time-it is perfect. Than you top my day off with the fantastic inspiration from Andrew. It's going to be a good week!
Posted by: Elizabeth Williams | July 14, 2014 at 05:13 AM
I can't wait to get this collection!!!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.
Posted by: Charlene Norbut | July 14, 2014 at 05:15 AM
I love this collection as much for the gorgeous umbrellas as for the wonderful cats and dogs!
Posted by: Fran Brunke | July 14, 2014 at 05:16 AM
I am loving the new lines!
Posted by: Amber Watson | July 14, 2014 at 05:16 AM
Love the new collections, when will they be available?
Posted by: Judy Johnson | July 14, 2014 at 05:16 AM
Wow, nice. Love it!
Posted by: Patricia Williams | July 14, 2014 at 05:18 AM
I wanted to create a Project for my Dogs for quite a while but I couldn't find the right paper for it. It's raining cats and Dogs is certainly it. Wonderful paper. I can't wait until I can buy it. I'd love to win it!
Posted by: Ines Brasche | July 14, 2014 at 05:18 AM
Love this collection! Cannot wait to create with it.
Posted by: Gillis Wilson | July 14, 2014 at 05:18 AM
I love this paper - especially the vintage feel.
Posted by: Lynn | July 14, 2014 at 05:20 AM
I'm super loving that postage stamp page!!! I'm probably going to need at least 4 of those sheets!
Posted by: Kerry McKenzie | July 14, 2014 at 05:21 AM
Wonderful products and design for the animal lovers...G45 thinks of everyone!
Posted by: Samantha Reed | July 14, 2014 at 05:23 AM
Can't wait to see it in the stores. Beautiful. Would love to win it!!!
Posted by: Sarah Glinsmann | July 14, 2014 at 05:24 AM
Wonderful new collection and thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Mary Jane W | July 14, 2014 at 05:25 AM
Lovely, I can't wait, love the colors and images. Beautiful.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | July 14, 2014 at 05:28 AM
What a cute idea. Paper is beautiful!
Posted by: vallie | July 14, 2014 at 05:29 AM
What a great new collection! Can't wait to use it!
Posted by: Mary Theresa H | July 14, 2014 at 05:29 AM
This is a perfect collection for a mini album I have in mind! Love it!
Posted by: Anne Million | July 14, 2014 at 05:30 AM
Worth the wait! The papers are beautiful and perfect for the animal lover I am!
Posted by: Jo Anne Mason | July 14, 2014 at 05:31 AM
The raining cats and dogs collection is awesome. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
Posted by: Deb F | July 14, 2014 at 05:32 AM
Gorgeous collection G45! As always. My 3 Granddaughters love cats & dogs. Can't wait to play. Thanks for the chance to Win Before We Can Buy... xx
Posted by: Jane Stirling | July 14, 2014 at 05:33 AM
You rocked the Raining Cats and Dog line, I love it. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.
Posted by: J Moore | July 14, 2014 at 05:35 AM
Trying to contain my excitement for this new collection!! An elegant animal line to beautifully pay tribute to our beloved furry ones. Thanks!!
Posted by: Beth Beery | July 14, 2014 at 05:35 AM
It's raining cats and dogs today in central Ohio. I would enjoy the G45 paper version so much better.
Posted by: Linda from Lockbourne | July 14, 2014 at 05:36 AM
This is such an amazing collection!
Posted by: Lisa L. | July 14, 2014 at 05:37 AM
Super excited for this new paper pack!
Posted by: Tricia F | July 14, 2014 at 05:38 AM
Very cute collection. Can't wait to see the other summer releases. Thanks for the chance to win.....
Posted by: sharon d | July 14, 2014 at 05:38 AM
So cute, as usual another great collection!
Posted by: Carol Douglass | July 14, 2014 at 05:41 AM
Awesome, can't wait to see it in person. Love the colors, I would like to win!!! PLEASE
Posted by: Syd Egan | July 14, 2014 at 05:42 AM
Raining cats and dogs has such a fun vibe and great colours-would love to win a pack!
Posted by: Nicky Joshua | July 14, 2014 at 05:42 AM
This is gorgeous. I have a bunch of pictures just for this paper. LOVE!
Posted by: sue schweickert | July 14, 2014 at 05:44 AM
Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous collection, I love animals! The colour scheme is so beautiful too.
Posted by: Rebecca Bradshaw | July 14, 2014 at 05:44 AM
Adorable collection. Love the colors. Fabulous projects!
Posted by: Vicki Morris | July 14, 2014 at 05:45 AM