Introducing the Graphic 45 Ambassador: Laura Denison + a Bonus Tutorial
We are so excited to welcome back Laura Denison to our team of Ambassadors! Laura has been with us for years and we are simply in love with her incredible designs. Laura has an unrivaled imagination and incredible brain for papercrafting and we just adore her. Also, today we have a great card tutorial from Lori Williams! It's going to be a great day here on the blog.
Laura Denison
"From an early age, I thought outside the box. I have always followed my own path in my creative endeavors. I try to explore “what if…?” ever day.
I am honored to once again be an Ambassador for THE greatest product manufacturing company on the planet, Graphic 45. Their unique vision in the industry and the family behind it all makes them a standout. I began my journey with them in 2011 and I am humbled to be asked to continue to share my love of the company and their products.
After a career in architecture, I was involved in the quilting and fabric industry of 10 years. In 2009, I discovered paper. …and fell in love with it’s unique properties. My passion is to create 3D projects from scratch. Give me a stack of chipboard and some gorgeous paper and my mind is off and running. Most of my projects also incorporate a unique and innovative mini album in some form or fashion.
Paper is lead my to places I never could have imagined I would go. I LOVE what I do and work to have that shine through in my work. I also LOVE to share what I do and teach others to step outside their comfort zone and create what they never thought possible." ~Laura
Keep up with Laura!
Laura shared with us some of her Graphic 45 highlights! First is this Steampunk Debutante altered clock a mini album. Simply amazing!
Then, Laura shares this gorgeous altered Typography typewriter! So many amazing details on this.
This is a fabulous postal box using Kraft Reflections by the amazing Laura.
What a great vintage camera using Communique!
Talk about a beautiful cradle - this is made from Little Darlings and our Metal Staples!
We are so glad Laura is an Ambassador again! Be sure to welcome her in the comments below.
Next, Lori shares two beautiful cards using Artisan Style and Gilded Lily. There's a tutorial that goes with the Gilded Lily card. Just wonderful!
"I think fancy fold cards are such a great way to make a huge impact but they are actually very easy to create. I’ve made a simple step by step tutorial that will show you how quick this step card is to make and I’ll help you make one in no time. I’ve made two cards to show you different styles and looks that you could do with different collections. The new Gilded Lily collection is so feminine and beautiful and yet I adore the traditional style of the Artisans Style. Both are equally beautiful. I’d love to see you take your favorite Graphic 45 collection and make your own step card." ~Lori
Supply List
Graphic 45 / Artisan Style Step Card
12 x 12 Artisans Style
Artisan Style
Natural Beauty
Craftsmanship
Creative Ideal
Artisan Style Journaling and Ephemera Cards
Artisan Style card stock stickers
Artisan Style Tags and Pockets
Artisan Style Tags chipboard 2
Artisan Style Stamp 1
Other Supplies: Spellbinders/Card Creator Labels 1
Xacto Tool, Self Healing Mat and Score Board
Prima Flowers
Petaloo Flowers
Martha Stewart Punch
Black Card Stock
Dries Clear Glue
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Zip Dries Glue
Foam Tape
Gilded Lily Step Card
12 x 12 Gilded Lily Paper
Tres Chic
Her majesty
8 x 8 Gilded Lily Paper
Crème de la Crème
Golden Age
Gilded Lily
Versailles
Lavish Lifestyle
Gilded Lily Chipboard 1
Other Products Used: Dries Clear Glue
Cream Card Stock
Pearl Swirls
Rhinestone Button
May Arts Ribbon
Foam Tape
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Who wants to win a $40 prize pack of A Proper Gentleman? Enter to win below by commenting here on the blog or on Facebook!
Thanks for joining us today, G45ers! Have a creative day!
Happy Papercrafting,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Golly...all the latest projects are FABULOUS! x
Posted by: jac | June 30, 2015 at 05:13 AM
Awesome projects!
Posted by: Liz Russell | June 30, 2015 at 05:44 AM
Neat card, Lori! I really like the step card with Graphic 45!
Posted by: Pat Ford | June 30, 2015 at 05:46 AM
Fabulous paper and prize pack!!! Love G45!
Posted by: Diane Barnett | June 30, 2015 at 05:51 AM
Who doesn't enjoy a gentleman?! Beautiful paper from Graphic 45 as usual! Thanks!
Posted by: Chris Calabrese | June 30, 2015 at 06:10 AM
Haven't seen this paper before. Wow. Love it
Posted by: Sandy Beck | June 30, 2015 at 06:30 AM
Love all the projects! Thanks G45 for the chance to win!
Posted by: D.Leutloff | June 30, 2015 at 06:36 AM
Love all of graphic 45 papers and projects. Would live to win!
Posted by: Marie Frederick | June 30, 2015 at 07:22 AM
Fantastic!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | June 30, 2015 at 07:27 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | June 30, 2015 at 07:33 AM
A Proper Gentleman is one of my favorite collections.
Posted by: Ravven | June 30, 2015 at 07:33 AM
These projects are gorgeous! Laura Denison is a genius with her papercrafting!
Posted by: Becky M | June 30, 2015 at 07:48 AM
Nice to see the richer, deeper, more masculine colors and design of A Proper Gentleman! And I'm enjoying seeing the work of the Graphic 45 Ambassadors!
Posted by: Marianne Peters | June 30, 2015 at 07:51 AM
wow wow and one more time wow!
Posted by: Anastasia | June 30, 2015 at 07:54 AM
What fun, creative ideas! I love them all!
Posted by: Noreen | June 30, 2015 at 08:09 AM
Laura Denison is fabulous! I'd love to win A Proper Gentleman. It's one of the collections that was out before I discovered Graphic 45 and I've never gotten a hold of it.
Posted by: LuAnn | June 30, 2015 at 08:10 AM
So honored to be back again. Fun to see all these older projects from years ago! Thank you Graphic 45! I love you guys!
Posted by: Laura Denison | June 30, 2015 at 08:10 AM
Laura's projects are simply stunning. She is so creative...I love them all!
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | June 30, 2015 at 08:16 AM
Laura - you are the one outstanding papercrafter who got me addicted to mini albums so many years ago. Mine don't turn out as well as yours, but I sure have fun trying and Graphic 45 papers sure help dress them up! Thanks for all of the inspiration!
Posted by: Wendy W. | June 30, 2015 at 08:17 AM
My DH is a proper gentleman, so I really need to win that collection. Oh, and these projects are da bomb!
Posted by: Toni | June 30, 2015 at 08:19 AM
I was introduced to paper crafting with Clare Charvill and continue with the unique creations of Gentleman Jim and the always amazing Laura Denison. G45 not only has fabulous paper collections but the very best designers in the industry. Thank you.
Posted by: Rhoda Lynch | June 30, 2015 at 08:24 AM
Wow Stunning.
Posted by: Gitte | June 30, 2015 at 08:33 AM
Awesome projects! G45 is the best paper in the industry with great ambassadors. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kathy | June 30, 2015 at 08:46 AM
These projects are beyond amazing!!!
Posted by: Tona | June 30, 2015 at 09:07 AM
Love the typewriter. Glad to see cards featured again.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | June 30, 2015 at 09:25 AM
Laura Denison has some amazing stuff here!
Posted by: Pamela Heinowski | June 30, 2015 at 09:28 AM
Love all your projects!!!!
Posted by: Karien | June 30, 2015 at 10:37 AM
OMG! Just love this "out of the box" altered art! Stunning!
Posted by: Anne schilling | June 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Beautiful work Laura. All so stunning!
Posted by: Chris B | June 30, 2015 at 10:47 AM
So good to see Laura back. I love her works. And I also love the change to win this fabulous prize pack.
Posted by: sande | June 30, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Love Laura and her projects, TFS!!
Posted by: Deb Cox | June 30, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Love the step cards! Can't wait to try one.
Posted by: Shelly Holt | June 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM
I love the graphic 45 items, where can I find them in the stores?
Posted by: Barbara Cobb | June 30, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Laura's projects are always so interesting and creative...glad she's back for another year. Loved seeing these 2 lovely cards. I always pick up new ideas by seeing the work of other artists. Thanks!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | June 30, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Love her projects. They really are outside the box.
Posted by: Marcela | June 30, 2015 at 11:27 AM
laura is phenomenal...super inspiring!
Posted by: colette | June 30, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Wow... All the projects are beautiful.. no wonder why she still as AMBASSADOR! she is unique! .. Also I love the Cards Lori made.. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Magdalena | June 30, 2015 at 11:52 AM
LAURA IS THE BEST!!!! She does amazing thingswith paper!
Posted by: Cheryl Tatomir | June 30, 2015 at 11:53 AM
Beautiful projects.
Posted by: Holly Klingensmith | June 30, 2015 at 12:23 PM
Simply amazing projects
Posted by: Debbie | June 30, 2015 at 12:47 PM