A Fond Graphic 45 Farewell to Yumi Muraeda
We will miss Yumi Muraeda so much on our team! She had such an eye for 3D and dimensional projects. Each and every one of her projects were out of this world. She also did so many wonderful things with her mixed media projects. She would bring so much color to her projects. She would come up with the most inspiring projects. She also was a kind and wonderful person to work with. Today, we will share some projects we have never shared from Yumi with quite a few tutorials! Then, we will share just a few of the many highlights from her time on our team.
First, we have this Home Sweet Home photo stand and tag set. We love how this folds to reveal all the treasures inside! Just another example of Yumi's incredible cleverness with her work.
Supply List
Home Sweet Home 2 Stand Card with Easel Box ” Letter Box in The Family”
Graphic45 Home Sweet Home 12’ pad
Graphic45 Book Boxes
Graphic45 Tag Album
2 brads
Next, Yumi uses one of our most beloved retired collections - Hallowe'en in Wonderland to make this incredible 3D scene! Wow - Yumi is so incredibly talented! What an amazing project!
"This is my imagination
On Stage of Alice, the Queen was not why called tea party?
“At Last we thought you’d never arrive!”
Topiary rabbits are enjoying the show…."
Supply List
Graphic45 4sheets from Hallowe’en in Wonderland Collection 12’
Rabbit of papier-mâché
Paper Flower
Tim Holtz Small bottle and Beads
Tim Holtz Stencil HEARTS THSO17
Liquitex Pink and White Gesso
Liquitex Modeling Paste
Liquitex Resin Sand
Prima Color Bloom
Ranger Distress paint
Inka Gold
This is a perfect shabby chic creation by Yumi using Time to Celebrate and our new Ivory Window Shadowbox. This is a great example of Yumi's talent with paint and mixed media. So gorgeous!
"I love “Graphic 45 Ivory Shadow Box features”I wanted to make a “Shabby Chic” shadow box and make simple design. After finish you can add small goodies and make your own world! Have a fun!" ~Yumi
Yumi's Time to Celebrate Snapguide Tutorial
Supply List
Graphic 45 Ivory Shadow Box features
Graphic 45 Time to Celebrate 8’ Paper pads
Graphic 45 Time to Celebrate Cardstock Stickers
Prima Treasures Resin Embellishments
Heart Ribbon Race
Paper Flowers
Pearl Strings
Tim Holtz idea-0logy Mini Bottles
Tim Holtz Distress Paint and Stain
Inka-Gold and 3D Stamp-Paint (VIVA)
Ranger Archival Ink
This is another project we never shared from Yumi from her first month on our team! She called it "Graphic 45 on Parade"! We just love this. She even has a pattern for you below above her supply list.
"Such a pleasant card was made only by changing a paper by the same design.The belt has hold the cared, and can make it connect with the next card.I really wanted to use all the G45 Paper!It is going to be more FUN!!
All Cards Theme are “Hello Frinend,Thinking of you”Through this cards, I’d liked to say “Hello”to the member of G45DT 2014. Thank you!!" ~Yumi
Download the PDF Pattern for this Project
Supply List
Botanical Tea 12’ paper
Chipboard 2
Cardstock Banners
Sweet Sentiments 12’ paper
Chipboard 1
Mother Goose 8’ paper and 12’ paper
Cardstock Banners
Cardstock stickers
Typography 12’ paper
Chipboard Tags1
Cardstock stickers
Steampunk Spells 12’ paper
Cardstock Banners
Cardstock stickers
Chipboard Tags1
Bohemian Bazaar 12’ paper
Chipboard Tags1
Cardstock stickers
AC Cardstock
Pink,Yellow,Black
Cling Stamp 2
Dew Drops
Brads
Line stone
Ribbon
Cardstock Stickers
This is 3 colors
Precious Pink,Lemon Chiffon,Photogenic
Now, we're sharing highlights from Yumi's time on the team. This was a gorgeous Botanical Tea tea house that had packets of tea on the back with beautiful handmade paper teacups inside. What a treasure!
Next, Yumi made this stunning gift set using Time to Celebrate! What a fun party to attend! We included Yumi's gift box Snapguide below so you can make your own.
We love this holiday gift idea with 12 pouches to match The Twelve Days of Christmas! Wouldn't this be a fun gift to give someone. Or a great piece of home decor!
This was a beautiful Secret Garden album from Yumi that unfolded to have many wonderful creations inside. Love her florals on this!
This was one of Yumi's first projects she submitted to us. This incredible Couture creation inspired by the Getty Center in LA. The amazing ways this project unfolds and reveals hidden minis and secret drawers is just amazing. What a masterpiece!
Yumi, your projects were some of the most incredibly imagined we've ever seen! From recreating the Getty Center with paper, to beautiful party gift sets, to stunning mixed media - your work was just amazing! We will miss your kind spirit and your brilliant projects on our team so much. We cannot wait to see what else you create in coming days. We will be sure to follow your creative journey. Thank you for everything!
Keep Up with Yumi Muraeda!
Don't forget, there's a great giveaway this week! You could win a Home Sweet Home prize pack! Just enter by commenting here on the blog or on our Facebook Page. Woo hoo!
Thanks for joining us for our Yumi celebration! We hope she leaves you inspired, G45ers.
Your Pals in Paper,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
So many incredible things to aspire to accomplish myself!
Posted by: Cathy Frailey | June 10, 2015 at 05:21 AM
wow--such wonderful projects with so many great details.
Posted by: Sue D | June 10, 2015 at 05:35 AM
Love all the projects!
Posted by: Sharon P. | June 10, 2015 at 05:51 AM
WOW! Each one of these projects has so much beautiful detail and layering. Wonderful projects, each one is so unique. Thanks for sharing your incredible talent! :)
Posted by: Linda Mayer | June 10, 2015 at 06:04 AM
Eye candy overload! What talent!!
Posted by: D.AnnC | June 10, 2015 at 06:12 AM
Yumi, you've always amazed me at the things you've created. We will miss all the wonderful projects.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | June 10, 2015 at 06:35 AM
Farewell Yumi....I'll miss your creative projects on the G45 blog but know you'll continue crafting and delighting us all.
Posted by: MaggieM | June 10, 2015 at 07:10 AM
Love Yumi's work!!!
Posted by: Bethany Stockman | June 10, 2015 at 08:20 AM
What a gifted designer, have always admired your work! Thanks for sharing x
Posted by: Suejimbel | June 10, 2015 at 10:29 AM
oh wow what an amazing talent.
Posted by: adie | June 10, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Yumi is totally amazing. Thanks for the inspiration! We will miss you.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | June 10, 2015 at 12:25 PM
All of these creations are truly amazing! I especially LOVE the Halloween in Wonderland piece--- so very cool! I really hope that collection comes back around!!
Posted by: Carla D. | June 10, 2015 at 12:33 PM
The tiny details on Yumi's projects is mind boggling...keep those tweezers handy! Beautiful "eye candy" work! Thanks for your time on the G45 Design Team!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | June 10, 2015 at 12:47 PM
Such great talent! Thank you for sharing your creations.
Posted by: Lisa | June 10, 2015 at 01:04 PM
So many FANTASTIC projects!!!
Posted by: Tona | June 10, 2015 at 01:25 PM
Fabulous projects Yumi!! We'll really miss your inspiring work. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Roisin Doyle | June 10, 2015 at 01:58 PM
Yumi's work is just spectacular. Love it all!
Posted by: Laura R. | June 10, 2015 at 02:19 PM
Amazing projects, as always! Thanks for all the inspiration, Yumi!
Posted by: Vanessa L | June 10, 2015 at 02:30 PM
So many beautiful
creations to enjoy!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | June 10, 2015 at 03:14 PM
The details in Yumi's work is always fantastic!
Posted by: Deborah Cox | June 10, 2015 at 03:22 PM
Incredible designs & so wonderful to see the "never before seen" projects. Thank you, Yumi.
Posted by: Fran | June 10, 2015 at 05:40 PM
Yumi - Your projects are always bright, colorful, and intricate. You created such depth and beauty in each one. I love how they were all so beautiful and colorful. Thank you.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | June 10, 2015 at 06:46 PM
Yumi, the projects you made were absolute perfection and every one was so special. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
Posted by: Jan Grabowski | June 10, 2015 at 07:49 PM
Yumi's project are stunning! She will be missed.
Posted by: Rosie | June 10, 2015 at 08:41 PM
Good-bye for now Yumi. Best of luck to you in whatever your future plans are. I wonder if this time I'll win the giveaway? I've only been trying to win for several years now, ha!ha! Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | June 10, 2015 at 09:25 PM
Beautiful, inspiring and just amazing projects! Thanks!
Posted by: Alexandra Ragimova | June 11, 2015 at 04:19 AM
It would be hard to choose a favorite - her projects are all so wonderful! I do love Yumi's box, though, with all the secret places!
Posted by: Noreen | June 11, 2015 at 07:16 AM
Awesome inspiration! Thank you all!
Posted by: Jan E | June 12, 2015 at 05:26 AM
Ms. Yumi your projects are fantastic. You will be missed here. I hope that you can maybe do a guest designer project or two so we can still see your talent.
Posted by: Linda Storey | June 12, 2015 at 08:39 AM
Yumi's work is fabulous. Going
to miss her on the blog.
Posted by: Carol Mc | June 13, 2015 at 02:53 PM
Yumi will be missed; her projects are awesome.
Posted by: Ruth-Anne Cain | July 05, 2015 at 04:39 AM