Magda Shares a Tutorial for Creating Timeless Memories with Graphic 45!
We are so excited to welcome the amazing Magda Cortez on the blog today! She is an altered art pro - but can truly do anything. Today she shares 3D art, a magical mixed media art journal, an upcycling journal, and an awesome layout that shows how to be #UniquelyYou! What fun we will have today with Magda. Let's let her introduce herself:
"Hi.. My name is Magda Cortez and I’m so excited to be part of the Graphic 45 Design Team, I live in Calexico, California it is a small town in the middle of the desert just in the border with Mexico. I have one daughter only and she is my love she will be my baby forever.
I’m doing scrapbooking for almost 8 years, but I always been in crafts since I remember.. Once my daughter finished her career and she get married I decided to retire of my Civil Engineer Job and do something more relaxing!! So I become a full time scrapbooker, I spend my days in my scraproom designing and preparing my projects, I love to travel and being single it’s more easy to go where my desires take me. I’m very positive person and I always think, “If you want you can” and “Everything happens for a reason” at this point of my life I do what I love and that’s the best I can ask.
XOXO
Magda"
Magda now shares 3 of her favorite projects she's made with Graphic 45. Aren't these magical?
"3D Projects: This is one of my favorites…. I did this gramophone from scratch I love to make this kind of projects.. I have the idea then draw it and start giving dimensions.. As many of you know I’m a Civil Engineer and I love love to make 3D projects maybe it is part of my background.
Supply List
Door Knockers
Antique Brass Claw Feet
Washi Tape Set
Good Ol’ Sport 12 x 12 Paper Collection:
Time to Celebrate 12 x 12 Paper Collection:
Black Cardstock
Black Chipboard
Metal Studs and other embellishments from my stash
"Mixed Media Album: This is another thing I like to do.. Alter!!! So I altered this Mini Album with different Mixed Media Techniques.. You can see more in my YouTube Video.. I like Earth tones and with the gold it gives an elegant look.. inside I used the Artisan Style Paper Collection.
Magda's Art Journal Tutorial Video
Supply List
Graphic 45 Black Mixed Media Album 8.25” x 8.75” x 2
Door Knockers
Artisan Style 12 x 12 Paper Collection:
Artisan Style Stickers
Washi Tape Set
Metal Studs and other embellishments from my stash
"Upcycle! You never know when you have something and can be recycled until..... An idea pop up in your mind!! Well.. this happened to me when I saw the package of the Antique Brass Claw Feet for my Gramophone and I couldn't resist to throw it away ..As I said I love 3D projects .. I did the template!!
Do you remember the match boxes? My grandmother has one and for any reason when I saw the package the match box come to my mind.. and I transformed the package in a beautiful Match Holder!"
Supply List
Antique Brass Claw Feet Packaging (Upcycled Tag)
Home Sweet Home 12” x 12” Paper Collection
Black Cardstock
Black Chipboard
You will love this magical layout from Magda! So many beautiful florals and we love the framed photo of herself. How amazing!
"I’m happy to share my very first project to Graphic 45.. This time our project has to have a picture of ourselves.. I don’t have a lot of pictures of me but I found one I like.. it is from last year when I spend some vacation time with my daughter in Europe.. It was a special time and this Layout-Canvas is the perfect project to use it!
I used “A Ladies’ Diary” Deluxe Collectors Edition, The Black Chipboard is 12” x 12” and the canvas is a 12” x 4” …I love the soft colors and the dimension the fussy cutting gives to the two layers of the project, I called it Timeless Memories because for sure this will be a Timeless Memory Forever!! And I’m so excited!!!
Tip: Don’t be afraid to mix any type of materials.. For this project I used the canvas on top of a piece of chipboard.. Also in my video I’m going to share with you how to rust your wood or chipboard embellishments.
XOXO
Magda Cortez"
Supply List
Graphic 45 A Ladies' Diary Deluxe Collection
- Delicate Details
- Moment in Time
A Ladies Diary Stickers
Canvas 12" x 4"
Black Chipboard 12" x 12"
Distress Embossing Powder (Vintage Photo)
Acrylic Paint - White and Black
Versamark
Black Archival Ink
Metallique Light Patina - Finnabair
Stampendous (Industrial Stamp by Andy Skinner Design)
Clear Gesso
Black Gesso
Gears + Frame from my stash
Pearls, Cream Vellum
Hallowe'en in Wonderland is our giveaway this week! This prize pack is worth $30 and comes with 2 of each 12 double-sided sheets and the pictured stickers and chipboard. This will be so much fun to create with! All you need to do to win is to comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page. We'll announce a winner on Friday, June 17. So, make sure to enter now!
Join us in welcoming Magda to the G45 family in the comments below. Isn't her work fabulous? So many ideas, so little time! Thanks for joining us today, 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
Beautiful designs and incredible imagination!
Posted by: Karin | June 15, 2016 at 05:29 AM
I love this Wonderland Halloween set! Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: sondra bailey | June 15, 2016 at 05:33 AM
Beautiful! I especially love the gramaphone! One day I hope to make one of them! I don't know why I love them so much but I just know I do!! TFS!
Posted by: barb macaskill | June 15, 2016 at 05:57 AM
Incredible projects!! Gorgeous, Magda!!
Posted by: Kathy Burgess | June 15, 2016 at 06:12 AM
Felicitaciones Magdalena, sigo admirando las bellezas que haces y por siempre seguiras siendo la maestra por execelencia!!!!!! recordandola desde aca Colombia.
Posted by: Carmen Cecilia Baquero G. | June 15, 2016 at 06:44 AM
Love the grammophone - and the combination of canvas and layout is amazing - I think, that I'll have to pick this idea for my "have-to-do-list" :D :D
kind regards from Austria - Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Mayer - SandyCraft | June 15, 2016 at 06:45 AM
Muchas Felicidades Magda!! Desde que conocí tu trabajo hace algunos años sabia que merecías un lugar en el DT de esta marca... todos tus trabajos siempre son obras de arte!
Posted by: erika gallegos | June 15, 2016 at 07:12 AM
Amiga muchas felicidades me da mucho gusto que tu sueño es ahora una realidad a seguirnos deleitando con tus hermosas creaciones como siempre yuhuuuuuu ❤️
Posted by: Lidia | June 15, 2016 at 07:19 AM
Love the layout!
Posted by: Sharon P. | June 15, 2016 at 07:35 AM
Everything is so cool! Great matchbox, grammaphone and layout.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | June 15, 2016 at 07:54 AM
Love the grammaphone! Such creativity! TFS! and the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Donna Leutloff | June 15, 2016 at 08:23 AM
Wonderful projects and inspiration!!
Posted by: Caitlin | June 15, 2016 at 08:29 AM
Congrats on making the team! Fabulous projects! I look forward to seeing more of your work! :)
Posted by: Kathy Jo | June 15, 2016 at 08:47 AM
Beautiful inspiring work
Posted by: Dawn Belger | June 15, 2016 at 08:48 AM
these design are so beautiful. so creative
Posted by: Dawn Wakefield | June 15, 2016 at 08:53 AM
Welcome, Magda! Your gramophone is amazing - I can't imagine having the patience to do that! My favorite, though, is the album, since I'm a sucker for albums and love to decorate them.
Posted by: Margaret R | June 15, 2016 at 09:01 AM
A big WOW! Welcome Magda! Your altered art is so amazing! I can't wait to see more of your stunning art work:)
Posted by: Maggie M | June 15, 2016 at 10:13 AM
Madga, your
projects are
so gorgeous!
Love that
first one.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | June 15, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Welcome, Magda! Your projects are beautiful and I look forward to seeing more!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | June 15, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Welcome Magda - amazing projects. Looking forward to seeing more of your work with Graphic 45....
Posted by: Jane Stirling | June 15, 2016 at 10:22 AM
I don't know how you DT does it!!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | June 15, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Magda is wildly creative! I love her beautiful 3-D projects! Looking forward to working with you this year, Magda!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | June 15, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Wow, just wow for the gramophone!
Posted by: Deborah Cox | June 15, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Welcome, Magda! I love your 3d designs and feel inspired to try something new.
Posted by: Linda | June 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Amazing as always!!! You deserve this and you have the imagination to explode all the way in creativity, I love the mini album... :D Congrats and keep it up!
Posted by: Anna Gala | June 15, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Uniquely imaginative designs, gorgeously creative!!!
Posted by: Peggy Giovanetti | June 15, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Another talented paper artist has been officially introduced...welcome to G45!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | June 15, 2016 at 01:06 PM
Love the gears and music notes floating out of the gramaphone! Such cool projects!
Posted by: Lisa Wiley | June 15, 2016 at 01:21 PM
Wow. These designers are something else. Love Magda's projects....imaginative and unique!
Posted by: Elaine W. | June 15, 2016 at 01:21 PM
Used to have one of those match holders = wonder what happened to it.
Amazing projects today.
Above and beyond what you expect.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | June 15, 2016 at 01:58 PM
Magda, you're use of black background is stunning. Love your projects! Thanks G45 for all you do!
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | June 15, 2016 at 02:23 PM
WOW! Who knew such a talented person lived near my home town of El Centro. What an Amazing artist.
Posted by: Gela | June 15, 2016 at 02:42 PM
Thank you for the inspiration Magda! Such lovely projects <3
Posted by: Elina | June 15, 2016 at 02:55 PM
Welcome Magda ! Awesome work ; you've wowed us royally :)
Posted by: Rosann | June 15, 2016 at 03:24 PM
Love these projects! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Sarah Routledge | June 15, 2016 at 04:06 PM
I love everything, Magda! I've been a fan since I came across one of your works years ago :)
Posted by: Donna E. | June 15, 2016 at 04:18 PM
Beautiful projects. I love the fussy cutting and all the details. The gears in the speaker of the gramophone is an awesome touch. Welcome Magda, you are very talented.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | June 15, 2016 at 04:31 PM
She is great!
Posted by: Krystal | June 15, 2016 at 04:32 PM
Felicidades Magda, y G45, en verdad mereces estar en su equipo, haces cosas muy bellas... todos tus proyectos son divinos, <3
Congratulations Magda and G45, doing beautiful things and I'm glad you to be chosen in the design team ...
Posted by: Lizet Luna | June 15, 2016 at 05:20 PM
your projects are brilliant especially the gramophone and the recycled packaging matchbox. thanks for the chance to win
Posted by: Christina Aiton | June 15, 2016 at 05:43 PM