Start the Week with Graphic 45 Cards!
Happy Monday, G45ers! We hope you had an excellent weekend. Today, we will give you some great card ideas from Lori Williams and Ginny Nemchak. You will want to try these ideas today and make someone's week with a handmade card.
We also have a super exciting new contest this week. Who wants to win a $54 prize pack of retired Graphic 45? There is a A Proper Gentleman, Le Romantique, and Bird Song 8x8 paper pad in this great set! Enter below to win these great retired collections:
Lori amazes with An ABC Primer. We love the layering and great images and techniques on this card. Amazing!
"I loved this collection when it was first released so I was so excited to see it being re-released with some updates. I didn’t do fussy cutting on this card because I felt like the images worked better in straight block form, layered on card stock. Does that mean I think of school as more rigid?, LOL...not sure but I do like the way the card came together. With many of my cards the interior is finished just as the exterior, giving the recipient even more to look at on the inside."~Lori
Supply List
Graphic 45
12 x 12 ABC Primer Paper Collection
• The Three R’s
• 1-2 Buckle My Shoe
• Jumping Joan
• Alphabet Soup
• Grammar School
• School Days
• Calico Cut Apart
• Bedtime Stories
Graphic 45 Metal Brad Staples
G45 Washi Tape Set
Other Products Used:
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Black Card Stock
Sewing Machine
Foam Tape
Spellbinders Die “Pretty Petals B”
Spellbinder Die “Pretty Petals D”
Paper Cutter
Beacon Zip Dry Glue
CTMH Scallop Punch
Red Colored Pencil
Half Pearls
Now, Ginny makes a perfect Raining Cats & Dogs card for our cat lovers. We love this gorgeous card and the fun fussy cut kitties! What amazing ribbon and flowers as well. Adore this card.
Supply List
Raining Cats and Dogs 8x8 Raining Cats and Dogs
Raining Cats and Dogs 8x8 Pitter-Patter
Raining Cats and Dogs Precious Pets
Raining Cats and Dogs 4x6 Journaling Card
Raining Cats and Dogs 3x4 Ephemera Card
Black Cardstock
Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs Distress Ink
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Glittery Photo Corners
Large Black Rose
Thank you for joining us for these amazing cards! We hope you have a great day and brighten someone's week with a handmade card.
Happy Card-Making!
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Planning a recipe saver journal as soon as I can get hold of Home Sweet Home!
Posted by: Maggi Harding | February 02, 2015 at 08:51 AM
I am planning to work on a Time to Flourish project.
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | February 02, 2015 at 09:16 AM
Precious card! Love the layering of pattern papers.
Posted by: Kim Klinkovsky-My Kraft Kloset | February 02, 2015 at 09:24 AM
The ABC primer collection makes great photo journals for my grand chiildren.
Posted by: Mary Helene | February 02, 2015 at 09:30 AM
Love todays projects.
I am currently working on Valentine & anniversary cards.
Posted by: Tona | February 02, 2015 at 09:35 AM
Beautiful projects, as always! I'm dreaming of making a mini album, but I simply don't have enough confidence yet to actually cut my beautiful Graphic 45 papers!
Posted by: Vanessa L | February 02, 2015 at 09:41 AM
Loved the cards you shared with us today. I absolutely love the Primary collection and have pre-ordered it! Can't wait until it gets here!
Posted by: Anne | February 02, 2015 at 09:51 AM
Still working on Christmas pages here. Would love some spring prints to move on.
Posted by: Rainie | February 02, 2015 at 09:52 AM
Adorable cards, love them all.
Posted by: Ann Custer | February 02, 2015 at 10:09 AM
wonderful projects! i'm working on an inspirational collage! Thanks for a chance to win some yummy G45!!!!! and Have a great week!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | February 02, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Thanks for the chance! I love all collections about Graphic 45, are gorgeous!
Posted by: Eva Olmo | February 02, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Graphic 45 products NEVER disappoint! They are beautiful and awesome quality!
Posted by: Deb Clark | February 02, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Cards are my favorite thing to make, and these are fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | February 02, 2015 at 12:02 PM
The cards are awesome! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Lea | February 02, 2015 at 01:12 PM
So happy to see some of your timeless collections making a return. Looking forward to creating cards just like these!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | February 02, 2015 at 01:55 PM
Great card. I love this paper. Another amazing giveaway. Thank you Graphic 45.
Posted by: Amanda Townsend | February 02, 2015 at 02:09 PM
Awww... Sweet!
I have a bunch of tank you and get well cards up next on my docket.
Posted by: D.Ann | February 02, 2015 at 02:12 PM
Beautiful and delightful!
Posted by: Margaret McGlaun | February 02, 2015 at 02:14 PM
I love the idea of getting my paws on retired collections. I only got into crafting after retirement and missed out on a lot of beautiful papers.
Posted by: Gail Gill | February 02, 2015 at 02:54 PM
I have been planning on making more unique and original cards from my lovely Graphic 45 papers. I already made several and they were so well received.
Posted by: Elizabeth Etheridge | February 02, 2015 at 03:00 PM
Working on a Mini Album!!
LOVE Graphic 45!!!
Beautiful Collections!!!
Incredible Projects!!!
T H A N K S !!!
Posted by: Linda Chidster | February 02, 2015 at 03:01 PM
Soo creative ladies. I just love how G45 papers bring magic to any project.
Posted by: Laura R. | February 02, 2015 at 03:22 PM
I love both these collections and I hope to acquire An A B C Primer as soon as I can!
Posted by: Pat Ford | February 02, 2015 at 04:08 PM
LOVE these collections! I am scheming to make a few mini books and some altered art projects!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 02, 2015 at 04:10 PM
Graphic 45! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways....gorgeous papers, creative ideas, wonderful staples, imagination stimulation & on & on...
Posted by: Chris bodurtha | February 02, 2015 at 04:13 PM
I have just recently fallen in love with your paper line. Winning some of the older collections would just be devine!
Posted by: Gail | February 02, 2015 at 04:17 PM
My current project is choosing a space, clearing it out and organizing it. I just retired 12/31/2014 and want a place/space reserved specifically for scrapbooking and other crafts. I've fallen in love with Graphic 45 and have several ideas for scrapbook pages!
Posted by: Glenda Buster | February 02, 2015 at 04:47 PM
Beautiful cards. Thanks for the ideas and a chance to win your lovely products
Posted by: Kimberly Cobb | February 02, 2015 at 05:29 PM
I love the new retro-school line! As a teacher, I think I could use it for one of my boards for school!
Posted by: Laurie | February 02, 2015 at 05:34 PM
Love the samples. Graphic 45 is my favourite line. Can't wait to do the cards for the garden club with Home Sweet Home paper. Thank you!!!
Posted by: Marlene Freylinger | February 02, 2015 at 05:35 PM
Wow, these cards are amazing! I love the layering.
Posted by: Robin B. | February 02, 2015 at 05:38 PM
I've been making cards with Graphic 45's Raining Cats & Dogs line.
Love today's projects.
Posted by: Carol Mc | February 02, 2015 at 05:39 PM
Always love what you showcase. Thanks.
Posted by: Beneta | February 02, 2015 at 06:56 PM
Great cards. And I love the prize this week of retired collections. I'm impatiently waiting to see if you'll bring back Steampunk Debutante, which was out just before I discovered you, so I only have a couple of the papers. Please, please, please.
Posted by: Kathy W | February 02, 2015 at 07:01 PM
beautiful cards
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | February 02, 2015 at 08:17 PM
Love Graphic 45's collections. Awesome prize package. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sandi B | February 02, 2015 at 08:30 PM
Lovely projects!!! And what a great give-away!!!
Posted by: Karien | February 02, 2015 at 09:00 PM
Beautiful cards! Made with gorgeous paper!
Posted by: Noreen | February 02, 2015 at 09:12 PM
Lori - I love your card. I am an ABC Primer lover also and was so sad when it was discontinued. I stocked up on as much as I could get. Want to get the new re-release.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | February 02, 2015 at 10:04 PM
A winner... the entire Primary collection! I love it... pure joy.
Posted by: Marlou F | February 02, 2015 at 10:06 PM