We Welcome Back the Dynamic Mini Albums & Altered Art of Donna Espiritu!
We are so happy to welcome Donna Espiritu back to our Design Team! I'm sure you fell in love with her projects last year. She was such a glowing asset to our team with amazing mini albums, layouts, and more! Donna can truly do it all. She became a mom last year and her projects today show her joy over her gorgeous baby. She shares a new project with us today, and 3 projects to share with us that show her flexibility between styles of crafting. You will fall in love with her projects today. Take it away, Donna!
Donna Espiritu
"My name is Donna Espiritu. I'm from the Philippines currently living in Saudi Arabia with my husband. We were finally blessed with a beautiful daughter late last year and she’s everything I prayed for. I have been scrapbooking since 2004 when I got married. I think of myself as a crafty person so when I came across scrapbooking I got really interested and as the saying goes, I got hooked from then on.
I love learning new things so I also dabble into digital scrapbooking, card-making, altering/recycling/upcycling stuff, and mixed media. I think I am addicted to the smell of new papers! I also collect pens -journaling pens, glitter, calligraphy pens, etc.
My style has evolved over the years. I don't really know how to describe my style, but I can do a simple (but not clean) or super embellished layout/page or project. I love layers, clusters and textures in my creations." ~Donna
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First, we have this gorgeous Baby 2 Bride mini album from Donna. She even has a great video tutorial below! How amazing!
"Besides scrapbook pages, creating mini-albums is one of my favorite thing to do and I could say my second forte. I used the Baby 2 bride collection because it is one of my all-time fave from Graphic 45. I love the soft color palette, the designs, and the versatility whether you want to use it for a baby girl/boy or a grown-up woman about to marry. Perfect token.
TIP: In my video tutorial, you will notice that I used a template to cut the papers I used on the tags. It's one way to make tracing easier." ~Donna
Supply List:
Graphic 45 Baby 2 bride deluxe collection
Graphic 45 staples (keys)
Graphic 45 staples, ivory tags
Others: Distress ink (tea dye), Prima marketing flowers, Flowers/leaves from my stash, lace/trims/ribbon bow/seam binding, smooth white cardstock (A4), white and pink threads, Cheery Lynn Designs flourish die
Next, Donna shares this gorgeous mixed media clock that Donna mainly used her scraps to create. Isn't this fabulous? We love the colors!
Supply list:
*Graphic 45 Time to flourish papers
*Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments papers
*Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers
*Graphic 45 Botanical Tea banners
Gesso
Acrylic paints - white, pink, blue, blue green
Tattered angels glimmermist
Mod Podge matte
Stickles
Spellbinder flower die
Sizzix flower die (used leaves only)
Sizzix Prima butterfly dies
Cheerylynn fancy flouriish die
Cherrylynn butterfly dies
Flat back pearl centers
Pearl string
Lace trim
White cardstock
Beacon 3 in 1 glue
UHU adhesive
*mostly scraps from previous projects
Next, is another gorgeous mini album. Donna used Come Away with Me to create this perfect album for her travel memories.
"The album is 4 x 6 in size. The spine will depend on how thick your pages will be inside, it can be adjusted according to your preference. But for this particular album I created, the finished project is 4 x 6 x 2 3/4 (spine). Started off by cutting 2 pcs of chipboard for the front and back cover. I covered with brown cardstock and later on adhered patterned paper on each sides. I decorated the inside pages first before adhering it one by one to the spine. Having ample space in between made it easier so have a bit of bulky embellishments placed on each page. But try to alternate for even distribution of "bulk space". I decorated the front cover last, adhering the ribbon first to serve as album closure then adhered the embellishments using foam tape to add dimension to the handmade flowers." ~Donna
Donna's Snapguide Travel Album Tutorial
Supply List
Graphic 45 Come Away with me 12x12 collection
Graphic 45 Come away with me 8x8 collection
Graphic 45 Come away with me ephemera pack
Graphic 45 Come away with me chipboard
Graphic 45 Come away with me stickers
Graphic 45 Come away with me pockets
Graphic 45 Come Away with me banners
Graphic 45 Orante Metal label holder
Graphic 45 Ornate Metal brads
Graphic 45 washi tapes
Sizzix Tim Holtz tattered floral die
Big shot machine
Ribbon
Brown cardstock
Chipboard
Distress Ink Antique Linen
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Martha Stewart scoring board
Kaisercraft rhinestones
Embossing tool and foam, water spray
Adhesives (glue, foam tape, double-sided tape)
To close is this fabulous mixed media layout using Time to Flourish and Sweet Sentiments. Look at her gorgeous daughter on a brilliant canvas!
"One of my favorites to date, is this layout of my daughter and I. I love the mixture of colors, flowers and butterflies in here. I had fun in creating this page!" ~Donna
Supply List
G45 Time to flourish (May cut apart)
G45 Sweet Sentiments 12x12, 8x8 papers
Petaloo flowers, berries, lace
Blue Fern Studio chipboard
The Crafter’s workshop stencil
Tattered Angels glimmer mists
Gesso
Mod podge
Liquitex textured paste
Kaisercraft rhinestones
Sizzix Prima butterfly dies
White thread
We're so happy to have Donna back on the team for another year. Isn't her work glorious? Thanks for sharing with us, Donna!
We have a great giveaway this week in honor of Father's Day coming up on June 21, 2015. To win this A Proper Gentleman prize pack, just enter below:
Thanks for joining us today, G45ers! We hope this gave you a great start to your week.
Happy Monday,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Love this line of father's papers
Posted by: Gabiscrap | June 15, 2015 at 05:21 AM
I love these amazing projects! What a great use for these collections!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | June 15, 2015 at 05:23 AM
I love the work of all your designers. I really appreciate their talent, and they give me so much inspiration.
Posted by: Kathy Bumb | June 15, 2015 at 05:24 AM
Such beautiful projects. I don't know that I could pick a favorite, but I think it would be between the Come Away with me album and the clock. So talented.
Posted by: Caroline | June 15, 2015 at 05:32 AM
Beautiful projects and welcome to the 2015 design team.
Posted by: Sue D | June 15, 2015 at 05:37 AM
All of your work is Beautiful! Thanks for sharing all and welcome back. :)
Posted by: Linda Mayer | June 15, 2015 at 05:51 AM
Gorgeous projects!
Posted by: Sarah Routledge | June 15, 2015 at 06:30 AM
Ooh, love the tag albums! Great prize pack for the contest!
Posted by: Genevieve | June 15, 2015 at 06:38 AM
Congrats to the new 2015 Design Team!! And thanks G45 for another great contest!
Posted by: D.Leutloff | June 15, 2015 at 07:20 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | June 15, 2015 at 07:35 AM
beautiful projects! thanks for sharing
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | June 15, 2015 at 07:46 AM
Congratulations, Donna, on a beautiful little girl. I'm sure she will inspire you to make awesome ways to showcase her :-)
Posted by: Gail Gill | June 15, 2015 at 07:50 AM
Super lovely projects!
Posted by: Tracy Martinez | June 15, 2015 at 08:09 AM
Great projects! I love the mini album, so many details!
Posted by: Kate LeBlanc | June 15, 2015 at 09:28 AM
Wow, so thankful that Donna is on the team!! Gorgeous projects and I am looking forward to seeing more of her designs this coming year! Congrats on being a new Mom and we can see your love for your daughter in your projects- thanks for sharing your talent with all if us :-)
Posted by: Julie Gearinger | June 15, 2015 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful layout with your daughter!
Posted by: Rita | June 15, 2015 at 09:50 AM
Wow... these projects are awesome! Donna is a great addition to the design team! Congrats!
Posted by: Jane R | June 15, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Oh please, please please release these papers soon. They are a must have.
Posted by: Joyce | June 15, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Lovely projects!
Posted by: Kathleen Fetch | June 15, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Having my first Grandchild soon. I want to make the baby to bride album.
Posted by: Joyce | June 15, 2015 at 10:10 AM
A happy start to all you!
Posted by: Ana | June 15, 2015 at 10:10 AM
Beautiful Sunshine layout!
Posted by: Kelly Kennedy | June 15, 2015 at 10:14 AM
G45 products and projects are always amazing!
Posted by: Carolyn T. | June 15, 2015 at 10:19 AM
Congrats on being on this amazing design team. Your projects are beautiful!
Posted by: kath white | June 15, 2015 at 10:23 AM
These projects are just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your creative and inspirational talent!
Posted by: Beth Beery | June 15, 2015 at 10:26 AM
No father now but lots of men and boys in the family this would be great for so thank you for the chance to win. xxx
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | June 15, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Bia Nunes | June 15, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Love the mini albums and dripping of ink on the layout. Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Anne schilling | June 15, 2015 at 10:43 AM
Love all the projects!
Posted by: Karien | June 15, 2015 at 10:48 AM
What a wonderful and creative design! Thank you so much for sharing and welcome welcome welcome!!!
Posted by: ashlee walls | June 15, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Welcome to the
new DT members!
Looking forward
to seeing your
creations!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | June 15, 2015 at 10:50 AM
the new designers are awesome. Such creative genius!! wish I could half as much as they do.
maureen
Posted by: Maureen Sala | June 15, 2015 at 10:51 AM
Cada vez cosas más bellas!!!!
Posted by: Cristina Pinciroli | June 15, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Hermosos proyectos te han quedado bellos y delicados. Te felicito el LO se ve tierno y especial con esa linda foto. Saludos.
Posted by: Yanitzia | June 15, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Beautiful projects, Donna, you are amazing and you do wonderful things with this stunning papers G45!!!
Thank you G45 for another great contest!!!
Posted by: Arlette Ventura | June 15, 2015 at 10:58 AM
I Love the mini albums
Posted by: Danielle Bartnik | June 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM
love this new masculine paper!
Posted by: Amber | June 15, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Donna, you make amazing pieces of "art'. I can only wish to be half as talented as you :)
Posted by: Kelley Clarke | June 15, 2015 at 11:06 AM
Congratulations on your new little daughter. Amazingly creative and inspirational projects!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | June 15, 2015 at 11:06 AM
Looking forward to all the projects from the new team, and thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize
Posted by: Glennis F | June 15, 2015 at 11:13 AM