Monday, January 28, 2013

Graphic 45 "Place in Time" Altered Cigar Box

Hi blogging friends and happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend and had time to decompress and relax... something I always look forward to when the weekend arrives! ♥

Today, I want to share a very special project that I created for a very special friend. I first discovered Miranda on YouTube. And if you have not seen her creations, well let me tell you... you are MISSING out! She is one amazing crafter. Her personality and creativity literally "POPS" with every project she creates. You can check out her YouTube videos HERE.

But before you leave, let me show you the box I created for Miranda as part of a swap we did. I had so much fun working on this altered box. It's amazing what one can do with a little pine box, a little patience and creativity and some Graphic 45! On this box, I primarily used Graphic 45's Place in Time collection. However, the box itself is covered with Snowflake Waltz from the Nutcracker Sweet. I LOVE how Graphic 45's paper collections compliment each other so nicely!

Here is a sneak peek of the altered box below. But for a full load of photos, a video and a product list, be sure to stop over at the Graphic 45 blog where this project will be featured today!






Thanks for popping by and have an AMAZING week ahead!

xoxo,

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Graphic 45 "Place in Time" Calendar Tag Mini Album

Hi blogging friends! It's been awhile since I've posted. Life has really got the best of me these days! But I have a fun one for you today! ♥

I created this Place in Time calendar tag mini album for Winter CHA 2013 using Graphic 45's Place in Time collection and the new Staples Regular Tag Album. I had fun creating this little mini and it's the perfect size to keep at your desk to track the days of the month!

Here are some sneak peeks of this project...





For more pictures and a detailed product list for this project, please stop over at the Graphic 45 blog where this calendar tag mini album will be featured today! ♥

Here is a video I put together showing you, page by page, the details of this calendar tag mini album.


Thanks for stopping by and allowing me to share my latest creation with you! I'll be back again next week with another Graphic 45 project, featured this year at Winter CHA 2013!

xoxo! ♥


Friday, January 4, 2013

New Year update from my desk... and some news from Graphic 45!

Happy New Year, to all my friends here on Blogger-world. ♥


I hope you all enjoyed the fun and festivities that come with the holidays. I know I sure did! ♥ Unfortunately, it will soon come to pass. I took 2 1/2 weeks off from work this holiday... and it felt GREAT to just relax and spend time with my boys. ♥ But come Monday, I'm back to the grind!

Anyhow, this holiday, we spent Christmas with my family and it was memorable as always! We have family traditions that make the time even more special... like the yummy steak and eggs that my Dad ALWAYS cooks for us after Christmas Eve children's mass. Here's a picture of my Dad, with my younger brother, cooking up a storm..


Here's a peek at me and my family, taken at my parents' place on Christmas Eve...


From bottom left: Logan, Dylan (holding Nala), Jarrod, Rodel (my older brother), me, Jay (hubby), Mom, Dad, Rico (younger brother) and Sharon (my Sis' in law.)

Here's my little Yorkie Nala in her Christmas dress (LOVE IT! ♥)


Today, we took the boys to the local snow park and they had so much fun! 
We can't wait to go back with their cousins & Uncles...




Well, that's it for the personal update... ♥

Now for some FUN, crafty stuff...

I'm sure you've already heard about the brand NEW Graphic 45 products coming soon to your local scrapbook store. But, in case you haven't, I highly recommended stopping over at the Graphic 45 blog to check out the latest sneak peeks of the new paper collections and Staples products. One word --- WOWZA!! Wait, is that a word? If not, it really should be a word, because really... WOW-ZA!!

Here's a peek at the new French Country paper collection...


Here's the new Secret Garden paper collection...


Dying yet? OMG, when I first saw these collections, I sure was! ♥

Be sure the visit the Graphic 45 blog over the next day or so because they will be sneak-peeking the new Staples products! To top it off, if you simply comment on the sneak peek G45 blog posts, you could enter your chance to win some of these NEW products!! ♥

Here's a video I put together of my latest G45 design team package. In this video, I share an up close look at the new French Country and Secret Garden paper collections. Love, love! ♥


Happy 2013, again, my friends and enjoy your weekend.

hugs!! ♥




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