3 Tips + 4 Shabby Chic Projects = Inspiration Station with Aneta Matuszewska
Today is a very, VERY exciting day! The day we start introducing our 2016 Design Team! We will introduce them in alphabetical order*, so get excited to meet these fabulous artists. Today, we get to know the amazing Aneta Matuszewska from Iceland! You will love her shabby chic style, her incredible bright projects and photos, and her lovely spirit! We are so excited to welcome Aneta in the team! Now, let's let Aneta introduce herself and share her favorite projects with Graphic 45 with us. Stay until the end and you will find a very special project she created for her introduction! Take it away, Aneta:
"My name is Aneta.I am 38 years old, Polish, and I have been living in Iceland for almost 15 years. I’m the manager and owner of Retor Fræðsla where I work as an Icelandic teacher.
I am fluent in English and Icelandic. My scrapbooking fascination started about 5 years ago but I have been deeply preoccupied with that for the last 4 years.
I love light pastels, vintage and shabby chic, vintage nevertheless I feel comfortable in any pattern.
In my case everything is dependent on the kind of paper I can see on my desk, the topic of a card and finally my mood.
I usually get inspired during my travels, on Instagram, Pinterest, admiring Icelandic nature and all the pretty little things around me."
Now, let's take a look at 3 of Aneta's favorite projects with Graphic 45:
“Be My Valentine” romantic cards made with a lot of love for someone very special.
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"Delicate and sweet album for a little girl. I’ve made this beauty for a very special, little princess.
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Precious Memories paper pad 12x12
Precious Memories paper pad 8x8
Precious Memories paper pad 6x6
Precious Memories chipboards
Precious Memories tags and pockets
Precious Memories stickers
Precious Memories Ephemera Cards
"'Once upon a time' layout made 100% with Once Upon a Springtime Deluxe Collector’s Edition. This LO invites you to the magical forest where everything is possible.
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Once Upon a Springtime Deluxe Collector’s Edition
Now, this is a brand new project from Aneta using a photo of yourself! We asked all of our new designers to create using a photo of themselves and the results are breathtaking! You can try this idea below with a great video tutorial from Aneta:
"My first project is a 8”x 6” romantic canvas. I’ve used both Gilded Lily collection and Once Upon a Springtime Deluxe Collector’s Edition for this project. I love how they worked together perfectly giving me a beautiful outcome. I’ve cut out flowers from one of the first Graphic collection I’ve bought: Botanical Tea.
Tip 1: Use leftovers from chipboards instead of adhesive foam boards for more 3D effects
Tip 2: Use your scissors for more flawless look of your banner
Tip 3: A little bit of gesso will give your project more shabby look"
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Gilded Lily
Once Upon a Springtime Deluxe Collector’s Edition
Gilded Lily chipboards
Botanical Tea chipboards
This week we are giving away $40 of Cityscapes and Staples! There's a Square Tag Album, perfect for those Instagram photos, and great Cityscapes product, with some Stamped Metal Brads! So so fun. All you have to do to win is comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page. Make sure to take part today! We will announce a winner here on the blog on Friday, June 10. Have fun!
We are so excited about this new team! Everyone is so talented and we give a big warm welcome to Aneta. We cannot wait to see her other creations this year. We know this is going to be an AWESOME team!
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
*We will share Alexandra Morein's introduction post at the end of the shares alphabetically! She was on a fun adventure with her family and so, we're sharing hers later this month. We look forward to it!
Oh my these are beautiful! I will need to pull this paper out and fall in love again with it!
Posted by: Anne schilling | June 06, 2016 at 05:18 AM
This is fantastic! I already have so many ideas!!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | June 06, 2016 at 05:55 AM
Welcome Aneta! Your projects are so beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more.
Love, love, love this prize pack!
Posted by: Linda Mayer | June 06, 2016 at 06:02 AM
Beautiful projects, and great tips!
Posted by: Carol Harper | June 06, 2016 at 06:22 AM
Hello Aneta. looking at what you have made already I can see we are in for a treat.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac
Posted by: Sue MacFall | June 06, 2016 at 06:41 AM
Your cards and layout are amazing. Congratulations on joining the Graphic45 Design Team!
Posted by: Brenda | June 06, 2016 at 06:43 AM
Everything is so beautiful with these papers!! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Paula R | June 06, 2016 at 06:56 AM
Welcome Aneta! Looking forward to seeing your creative projects. Congratulations!
Posted by: Denise Hemphill | June 06, 2016 at 07:15 AM
Wonderful price!
Posted by: Anna | June 06, 2016 at 07:20 AM
Welcome, Aneta! I hope to see some pictures of Iceland in your projects. I love G45!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | June 06, 2016 at 07:23 AM
Always exciting to see the new design team. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Posted by: Dawn Belger | June 06, 2016 at 07:28 AM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Sharon P. | June 06, 2016 at 07:44 AM
I'm so excited to see that your into shabby chic. I love the tips and I'm so excited to experiment with these ideas. I need all the tips I can get for embellishments. Your work is amazing. Beautiful paper and company. May you continue your sucess.
Posted by: Diane Dawson | June 06, 2016 at 08:00 AM
Would be thrilled to win this wonderful collection!!
Posted by: Ashlee M | June 06, 2016 at 08:14 AM
What a beautiful project!!!
Posted by: Caitlin M | June 06, 2016 at 08:15 AM
Beautiful and lovely projects :) ...
Posted by: Sandra Mayer - SandyCraft | June 06, 2016 at 08:21 AM
What a beautiful work of art! It looked out of my expertise but when I watched the video I began to feel more confident in my ability and will attempt to use some of these ideas and see what I end up with.
Posted by: Mary Meckling | June 06, 2016 at 08:21 AM
What beautiful projects! Her work is exquisite.
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | June 06, 2016 at 08:22 AM
Beautiful. Love the tips. Guess I need to go buy some gesso =)
Posted by: Lisa Wiley | June 06, 2016 at 08:49 AM
WOW! We are in for some amazing inspiration!! LOVE these gorgeous makes and can't wait to see more!
Posted by: barb macaskill | June 06, 2016 at 09:59 AM
can always count on G45 for gorgeous papers..the Cityscapes collection is awesome! (being a citygirl, myself) :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | June 06, 2016 at 10:10 AM
So great and lovely! ❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Elisabeth Silfverberg | June 06, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous!
Posted by: Deanna Green | June 06, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Lovely paperpads and decoratiions! Would love to win!
Posted by: Gudveig Mjaanes | June 06, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Love this work! So beautiful x
Posted by: Cheryl craddock | June 06, 2016 at 10:27 AM
It is so exciting to meet the new artists for 2016 and learn about their lives!
Posted by: Gloria Myers | June 06, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Welcome to the new team! Thanks for the chance to win
Posted by: Christina Aiton | June 06, 2016 at 10:39 AM
Mother loved vintage cards. She was especially fond of the angels.
Wish she was here so I could share these with her.
thanks for sharing with me.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | June 06, 2016 at 10:54 AM
I adore the Valentine cards!
Posted by: Kelly Kennedy | June 06, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Cityscape has some amazing papers and images - fingers crossed to win this one
Posted by: Glennis F | June 06, 2016 at 10:59 AM
A big welcome to Aneta! Your DT members are always so creative and make the most gorgeous projects! These cards are just exquisite!
Posted by: stampnk | June 06, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Beautiful projects!!! Thank you, G45 for the chance to win such beautiful prize!!!
Posted by: Arlette Ventura | June 06, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Absolutely love the papers!
Posted by: Natalia | June 06, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Oh my word Aneta!!! I was so captivated by your "Once Upon a Time" Layout! So detailed and fun! I love how you demonstrated how you can make it about the paper collection and not necessarily about a pic of someone. :) Excellent job, beautiful work. Welcome to the G45 team....I can't wait to see more!
Kathy
Posted by: Kwilt | June 06, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Would love to win!
Posted by: Doreen Rohacek | June 06, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Gilded Lily is so beautiful x
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | June 06, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Awesome giveaway! Thank you for the chance! <3
Posted by: Anita Kelly | June 06, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Love this new Cityscape paper (and also would love to win it).
Posted by: S. Zacher | June 06, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Oh I would love this I absolutely love all graphic 45 thank you
Posted by: Francine perri | June 06, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: susie doucet | June 06, 2016 at 11:31 AM