Great Ideas with our New G45 Collections!
Today, we are going to see some fabulous projects with our newest collections! Pam Bray and Sandy Trefger have gorgeous ideas in store for us today. But first, we have to celebrate with Charee Filimoehala!
It's Charee's birthday today! Hooray!! She is one of the amazing owners of Graphic 45 and part of the incredible Graphic 45 Family. Her creativity, passion, and incredible work help make Graphic 45 all that it is. She also is one stylish, beautiful lady. We celebrate you today, Charee! Happy Happy Birthday!
Now, enjoy this gorgeous Midnight Masquerade invitation from Pam! Perhaps a perfect invitation for Charee's birthday, don't you think?
“Special invitations or special friends and family are always fun to receive. Today I created and invitation using the Midnight Masquerade and thinking I may have to have a party just to recreate the invitation, party favors and other decorations. I love the vivid and fun hues of this collection from Graphic 45.” ~Pam
Tip: To create a hidden pocket for inside your card just use adhesive on two or three sides of a journal block, piece of card stock or pattern paper.
Supply List
Graphic 45 Midnight Masquerade 12 x 12 Collection
Graphic 45 Regular Tag Album
6” x 8” Kraft Card Base
½” Circle Punch
Adhesive
Pop Dots
MayArts Blue Ribbon
We LOVE butterflies here at Graphic 45, so of course we are in love with this gorgeous layout from Sandy using Olde Curiosity Shoppe!
"The beautiful butterfly paper in the Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Deluxe Collectors’ Edition inspired me to create this 12x12 layout page with a photo of my daughter and her husband. One spring, they hired a photographer friend to take their photos around favorite places in Fort Worth, Texas. I’ve always loved this photo. This was a quick and easy layout—60 minutes or less as you only have to mat the photo with some solid cardstock and the stripe paper from the Graphic 45 collection and add it to the beautiful butterfly print. I then added some lovely flowers, cut outs from the papers and the metal label holder." ~Sandy
Tip: When adding some metal elements to your layout pages, you may find that parts stick up too far for a layout such as this Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Label Holder. However, it is very easy to gently flatten down the piece that sticks up to make it perfect for your page. You can also change out the brads that come with the label holder and use the decorative stamped brads from Graphic 45 by cutting off one prong, fastening the remaining brad down on the back and cutting off the excess length of the prong. You then simply use a strong glue to attach the entire piece to your layout.
Supply List:
Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe, 12x12 Deluxe Collectors Collection
Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Label Holder
Graphic 45 Stamped Metal Brads
Graphic 45 Color Box Decades Ink, Photogenic
Black Cardstock
Kraft Cardstock
Petaloo Sugared Blooms, Mocha
Seam Binding Ribbon, Taffy Beige
This week we are giving away a prize pack full of Nature Sketchbook and some really great Tag Staples! This prize pack is worth $40! Who wants to win? Just comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page to take part! Make sure to enter today!
Thanks for joining us here on the blog on Charee's birthday! Let's wish her a Happy Birthday in the comments below! Have a great day, G45ers!
Happy Papercrafting,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Charee!
Posted by: Gerri MCullough | March 17, 2017 at 03:11 AM
Two wonderful projects. I have the butterfly paper shown in Sandy's page layout. She has inspired me to USE that paper rather than let it just sit in my stash for viewing! (Sometimes I hate to cut into my Graphic 45 paper!)
Posted by: Sandy C. | March 17, 2017 at 04:50 AM
Such a cool invitation. LOVE the pull out tag.
Gorgeous layout. The butterflies are awesome!
Posted by: Lynn Gauthier | March 17, 2017 at 06:49 AM
Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and Happy Birthday again to our fabulous Charee!!
Posted by: Sandy Trefger | March 17, 2017 at 07:18 AM
Happy, happy birthday, Charee! Enjoy a day that is all about you, and make sure you EAT CAKE! Life is short!
About the projects. I love both Pam & Sandy's projects, but especially love Sandy's. I love the lay-out. Both are very talented women. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Karen Sutton | March 17, 2017 at 08:26 AM
Happy birthday Charee - same day as mine, only I am a lot older and not so pretty. Hope you enjoyed your birthday as much as I did. x
Posted by: c Brackenbury | March 17, 2017 at 10:17 AM
The colors in Midnight Masquerade are to die for! And I could always use more of Natures Sketchbook. Hint hint!!!! LOL.
Posted by: Deb | March 17, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Let me jump on the pile by also wishing you a Happy Birthday Charee! Hope it is one of the best. Love the projects shown today, esp. the invitation. Nothing but the best from G45!
Posted by: Jonna | March 17, 2017 at 02:43 PM
Happy Birthday Charee. Hope you have a fantastic birthday. Enjoy your day. Thanks for sharing all your projects!
Posted by: Julie McVay | March 17, 2017 at 03:38 PM
Love these projects! Both of these collections are wonderful!
Posted by: Linda Storey | March 17, 2017 at 05:10 PM
First thing everyday, I check this blog. Would love to win this week's prize package. No other blog offers the talent and creation that yours does.
Posted by: Shannon Bingaman | March 22, 2017 at 06:36 AM