Graphic 45 Sneak Peeks: Mixed Media Albums & Door Knocker
It's Sneak Peek time! The most fun time of year for us here at Graphic 45. We're getting ready for CHA, kits are flying out the door, and now we get to introduce our amazing G45ers to the new products! Today, we start with our brand new Graphic 45 Staples! Each and everyone is so fabulous. You will want to use them for all your future projects. Look for these new collections in stores in the next couple months.
Also, a great part of Sneak Peeks is FOUR chances per day to WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT! Doesn't that sound amazing? We thought so. You could win a 8x8 paper pad, chipboard, die-cut pockets and tags, and a 6x6 paper pad, a $30 value! All you have to do is comment here on the blog or on Facebook to win. How easy is that? We will announce our first four winners tomorrow here on the blog, so don't delay and take part in the commenting fun!
Before we get into the Sneak Peeks, let's see who won our giveaway this week. Our randomly chosen winner is....
-Debbie Agnello Smith
Congratulations, Debbie! Please email joanna@g45papers.com to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who participated!
First, we are so excited to introduce our new Mixed Media Albums in Kraft, Ivory, and Black. These amazing albums measure 8.25 x 8.75 x 2 inches (210 x 222 x 51 mm). Each album includes: 4 pocket of dividers, 10 ivory art sheets, 10 Kraft Art Sheets, 8 Vellum Sheets, and 102 photo corners. These will be perfect for your album projects!
We are also excited to introduce our lion Antique Brass Door Knockers! These Antique Brass Door Knockers come with 2 screws, and the knockers measure at 2 x 1.2 x 0.6 inches (52 x 30 x 15 mm) each. Bring charm and elegance to every altered art project. They come two to a pack as pictured below. So fun!
Today, we have an album from Denise Johnson using these fabulous new Staples. What a fabulous journal using Time to Flourish for the year! She has instructions under each set of pictures as a guide to recreate your own.
"In just a couple hours time I was able to create my fill-in journal for the entire upcoming year.Now it will be so easy to stay up-to-date with my memory keeping this year!!
My journal is already so fun and layered and I just can't wait to add my ongoing photos and mementos for even more texture and chunky layers!!" ~Denise Johnson
1. Create journal cover- I covered the front of my journal with the 'August Flourish' paper. (It's my favorite of the flourish pages and incorporates an open theme and color scheme).
I used the 'Craftsmanship' paper from the Artisan Style collection to cover the back and spine.Miscellaneous border stickers and washi tape embellish the spine wrap.
I created a fun collage of random favorite things and a title block to pull it all together. I also added a hand stamped muslin book wrap to tie my journal closed and keep the contents intact.
2. Create inside pockets- I created a decorated pocket for each month. Each pocket features a photo block to mount a special picture of the month and a magnet on the back so I can display each month's pocket prominently on the fridge. I can add bits and pieces of collected keepsakes and mementos throughout the month. When the month is complete I'll add the pocket full of memories to my journal and display the next months for more collecting. An easy way to remember the little things as the months go by.
3. Create inside calendar pages- using the 8x8 Calendar Pad, I created a month page for all 12 months, adding numbers, birthdays and special occasions using stickers and chipboard elements. Creating these pages ahead of time will make it easy to fill in daily/weekly doings, memories & events as the year progresses.
4. Create inside filler pages- I LOVE all the different filler pages that come in the Mixed Media Albums! So versatile and such a fun mix!!
-The tabbed pocket pages are perfect for storing pre-made journaling cards and everything I'll need, handy and organized, all in one place.
-I love using the vellum pages to make see-thru pockets. Just the thing for storing extra photos and pretty or striking ephemera, tucked in safe, but still visible eye candy!
-I used my 8x8 scraps (the leftover pieces created when making the calendar pages) to embellish the white and kraft pages, adding tons and tons of blocked journaling and photo areas.
-Create interactive pages by using ephemera cards and washi tape. Easy & simple to create, these fun, washi-hinged, flip-up elements add even more extra journaling and photo real estate.
-I left a few of the variety filler pages blank so I can use them as needed as I progress thru my journal.
Supply List
Mixed Media Album
Antique Brass Door Knocker
Time to Flourish-
12x12 Papercrafting Paper
Journaling & Ephemera Cards
8x8 Calendar Pad
Chipboard 1
Chipboard 2
Cardstock Stickers
Cardstock Alphabet Stickers
Artisan Style Craftsmanship
Times Nouveau Classic Collection It's the Berries
Large Tag Album
Metal Clothespins
Ornate Metal Keyhole
Ornate Metal Brads
Washi Tape
Staples Alphabet Stickers
Misc. Leftover Graphic 45 Cardstock Stickers (Place in Time, Bird Song, French Country, Steampunk Spells)
Misc. supplies:
Metal frame
Metal photo corners
Paper flowers
Wooden deer
Steampunk Doily
"Journal" chipboard letters
Chalkboard pennant
Gypsy Tags
3-D Adhesive
Circle Punch
Hole Punch
Ribbon scraps
Jute
Distress Ink & Tool
Distress paint
Hand stamped muslin ribbon
Thank you so much for joining us on the blog today! We are so excited to introduce these new products to you. And many thanks to Denise Johnson for her amazing mixed media album.
Happy Papercrafting,
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Oh Wow. I'm going to get at least 2 of these albums in black.
Posted by: Mary | January 02, 2015 at 05:11 AM
Can't wait to start decorating one of these mixed media albums.
Posted by: Tricia F. | January 02, 2015 at 05:12 AM
I love the albums! So easy to just start creating. Thanks for offering them in multiple colors!
Posted by: Stacy J. | January 02, 2015 at 05:12 AM
I love these albums. They'd make perfect art journals! Can't wait to get my hands on one (or five!)
Posted by: Kristina Slocum | January 02, 2015 at 05:13 AM
WOW!! Awesome projects! These are incredible and I love the new albums and door knockers! I can't wait to get my hands on them. Love the new staples!
Posted by: Nancy Lorenz | January 02, 2015 at 05:14 AM
drooling with anticipation....lots of ideas!
Posted by: Jennifer Young | January 02, 2015 at 05:15 AM
I will be at CHA and cannot wait to see all of the new G45!
Posted by: Shelly Holt | January 02, 2015 at 05:15 AM
I love the albums.
Posted by: Linda H | January 02, 2015 at 05:16 AM
The albums are versatile & beautiful, the door knockers are just plain awesome!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | January 02, 2015 at 05:17 AM
Fabulous. Can't wait 'til these arrive in the UK. So many ideas in my head. G45, you've done it again - thanks xx
Posted by: Jane Stirling | January 02, 2015 at 05:19 AM
Wow, awesome!!!
Posted by: Cristina Pinciroli | January 02, 2015 at 05:20 AM
Must have!!! I love those new albums and door knockers. Yes, 2015 will be a happy new year when I can create new memories with Graphic 45s Beautiful papers, albums, charms.... Yeah! I love 2015 already:) Thank you for wonderful sneak peaks. You make my heart sing!!!
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | January 02, 2015 at 05:22 AM
These are neat. Like to not so typical albums!!
Posted by: Pam Gross | January 02, 2015 at 05:22 AM
wow everything looks so amazing and the albums are awesome !!
Posted by: ruby | January 02, 2015 at 05:22 AM
I love the new albums. I have so many photo's to organize and these look like the perfect way to do it.
Posted by: Tracy Ross | January 02, 2015 at 05:23 AM
Fantastic!!!!!
Posted by: Charlotte Porter | January 02, 2015 at 05:23 AM
Love the new album and doorknockers! They are great additions to the staples line and I can't wait to get my hands on them and play! Thanks, G45 folks!
Posted by: Myra Skidmore | January 02, 2015 at 05:25 AM
Can't wait to buy these. Graphic 45 is by far my favorite company.
Posted by: Francine Racette | January 02, 2015 at 05:25 AM
Would love to win! Thank you
Posted by: Brenda Karker | January 02, 2015 at 05:25 AM
Love! Can't wait to dig in to these new items!
Posted by: Kate Kaufman | January 02, 2015 at 05:25 AM
What nice albums...love to start another album!,,
Posted by: Marlene Freylinger | January 02, 2015 at 05:27 AM
As strange as it sounds, I've never done an album. Looks like I will have to give it a try. Looking forward to trying this!
Posted by: LeslieZee | January 02, 2015 at 05:30 AM
Wow! These new staples albums and door knockers are wonderful! What fun it will be to create with them!
Posted by: Kathy Lutter | January 02, 2015 at 05:31 AM
I love this! Beautiful!
Posted by: Joan Wells | January 02, 2015 at 05:31 AM
Love, love, love these albums! Would love to win!!!
Posted by: Pam Dvorak | January 02, 2015 at 05:32 AM
I love the new albums, might have to have one of each colour. So much to do with them
Posted by: Sue Darch | January 02, 2015 at 05:32 AM
Gosh how to choose between those gorgeous albums, although I'm really drawn towards the black! Love the door handles too.
Posted by: Chris Cresswell | January 02, 2015 at 05:34 AM
wow these are aazing
Posted by: janet | January 02, 2015 at 05:34 AM
Beautiful product and even more beautiful project!
Posted by: JanCarol | January 02, 2015 at 05:36 AM
Would love to win everything is beautiful as always. Can't wait to get started on the new stuff!
Posted by: Debbie McCoy | January 02, 2015 at 05:37 AM
Denise, your Album is just wonderful. This looks like one of those projects that once you get started you can.t stop. Thanks G45 for being here.
Posted by: Linda Lawson | January 02, 2015 at 05:37 AM
Ohhmy goodness - these are on my must have list for sure! <3
Posted by: Anna Sigga | January 02, 2015 at 05:39 AM
Beautiful journal project!
Posted by: Janet Goshorn | January 02, 2015 at 05:40 AM
Oh, my....I have to have a "Mixed Media Album" I am planning on making a monthly journal of the new year...Yeah !!! I also love the "Door Knockers", they are super cool. Thanks for a chance to win a prize from the "Best" paper company in the world. :). Happy New Year Everyone..
Posted by: Deborah Cook | January 02, 2015 at 05:40 AM
Love the album and the calendar!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | January 02, 2015 at 05:41 AM
Fabulous Album Denise...
Love love love these albums..Cannot wait til they hit my LSS :)
Posted by: Shannon Cymbaluk Miller | January 02, 2015 at 05:42 AM
Ooohhhh! I can't wait to get my hands on these!
Posted by: Ann Marie Cholewinski | January 02, 2015 at 05:43 AM
Loving the lion door knockers! So cool!!
Posted by: Jane Franklin | January 02, 2015 at 05:43 AM
Love the albums!
Posted by: Judy Hodges | January 02, 2015 at 05:43 AM
Gorgeous album! The products are great. Can't wait.
Posted by: Niki G | January 02, 2015 at 05:44 AM