Celebrate Special Moments with a Layout and Graphic 45!

Hello friends!

Today I'd like to share one of my last Graphic 45 projects for the 2015-2016 design team term. It's been an amazing journey designing for Graphic 45 for 3 years! But because my career is taking me in a new direction, I had to make the tough decision not to reapply for the 2016-2017 design team term. Unfortunately creative time will be scarce, and I'll be taking a little break from blogging and YouTube for a bit. 😔  (Not just yet, I have a couple more projects in the pipeline!) It was a very tough decision knowing I'll need to "disconnect". However, I know in my heart it's the right decision for me and my family. ♥

I created this 12x12 scrapbook page of my niece Cadence who performed in her very first ballet recital last month -- I'm so proud of her! I created this scrapbook page so her mommy and daddy could remember that special night. The page features Graphic 45's A Ladies Diary Deluxe Collectors edition and some odds and ends from my stash of A Ladies Diary from years back.

I love that Graphic 45 revived this collection as it's one of my all time favorites! ♥ Grab it quick while you still can!

Here are more photos of the scrapbook page, and don't go too far because I have a video tutorial to share with you that shows you beginning-to-end how this scrapbook page was created.  ♥

Here is the video tutorial showing you how this scrapbook page was created...

I want to thank each and every one of you for following me on my creative journey, many of you have been with me since the very beginning and I have made so many valuable friendships along the way. Please know that this is not "goodbye" but simply "see you later". ♥

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

A Ladies’ Diary Deluxe Collector’s Edition pack

A Ladies’ Diary 8x8 paper pad

A Ladies Diary chipboard

A Ladies Diary Stickers

Staples: Metal Clock Key

White Doilies

Petaloo Flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

La La Land Crafts Two Leaves Die

MFT Jelly Bean Green cardstock

Recollections pearls

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Twine

Graphic 45/May Arts Blog Hop, Day 2!

Hello friends!

This week over at the Graphic 45 blog, we are hosting a Blog hop with May Arts, the creators of fabulously chic and gorgeous ribbons! Be sure to visit the Graphic 45 blog this entire week for a dose of creative inspiration from the designers!

We were asked to create a project with a touch of these gorgeous ribbons by May Arts. I created a multi-photo 12x12 layout of my sweet niece Jaelyn featuring Graphic 45's Enchanted Forest paper collection and May Arts ribbon!

Here is a sneak peek:

Be sure to hop over to the Graphic 45 Blog for more photos, a product list and a video tutorial showing you how to create this layout!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful crafty week ahead!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

Enchanted Forest: 12x12, 6x6 Patterns and Solids, Chipboard 1 and Chipboard 2, Journaling and Ephemera cards

Staples: Metal Clock Keys, Ornate Metal Key, Metal Door Plates & Knobs

Petaloo Flowers

May Arts Ribbon

Hot Glue

Glossy Accents

Aleene’s glue

Inspiration Wednesday - Color Inspiration!

Hi Everyone!

I'm here with another Inspiraton Wednesday project for La La Land Crafts!

This week's theme is:

Color Inspiration

Won't you play along? Here are the colors we are working with:

I LOVE the vintage/muted pinks and the cremes!

For this challenge, I created an 8x8 layout of my sweet fur baby, Nala. Here are some close up photos!

Hope you like it! ♥

I layerd a bunch of La La Land Crafts DIES on my page. All products are linked below. ♥

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Be sure to check out more projects from Team Wednesday over at the La La Land Crafts BLOG.

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

 LLLC Dies:

Double Stitched Squares die (Set of 4)

Filigree Border die

Masquerade Mask die

Open Hearts Banner die

Photo Elements die (Set of 4)

Pierced Scalloped Circles die (Set of 4)

Stitched Nested Hearts die (Set of 4)

Two Leaves die (Set of 2), Winter Branches die (Set of 2)

Berry Flourish die

Graphic 45's Ladies' Diary paper collection

Recollections card stock

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

Inspiration Wednesday: "Hearts"

It's Inspiration Wednesday over at the La La Land Crafts blog today! We hope you play along!

This week's theme is:

"Hearts"

I created this sweet 8x8 scrapbook page of hubby and I featuring some of the new DIES from La La Land Crafts.

Here are more photos:

We'd love to see your "Hearts" projects! Post your project on our Facebook page, or visit us for inspiration on our Pinterest page.

Thanks for stopping by and have an amazingly crafty day ahead! ♥

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products

Double Stitched Squares Die (Set of 4)

Filigree Hearts Die (Set of 2)

Heart Header Border die

Notched Flowers die (Set of 2)

Postage Stamps die (Set of 4)

Stitched Nested Hearts die

Two Leaves Die (Set of 2)

Heart Doily Border die

Graphic 45's Mon Amour papers

Petaloo Flower

Paper Trey ink black card stock

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot

Graphic 45 & Petaloo BLOG HOP: Day 3

It's day 3 of the Graphic 45 and Petaloo blog hop!

Have you been following along? We hope you join us! There is a boat load of inspiration from the designers that will be sure to get your creative juices flowing! ♥

For my project, I created this Valentine's day layout of hubby and I featuring Graphic 45's Children's Hour paper collection and beautiful Petaloo flowers!

Here are more photos:

Here is a video walk-through to show you this layout up close:

Click HERE to jump over to the Graphic 45 blog now!

Thanks for stopping by. 

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

Children’s Hour 12x12, 8x8, Stickers, Chipboard

Staples: Shabby Chic metal key, Shabby Chic metal keyhole

Petaloo flowers & leaves

White Doily

Prima pearl bling

Prima heart resin

Recollections pearls

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

Twine

We R Memory Keepers 6” Doily Punch

Dimensionals

Glossy Accents

Hot Glue

ScorTape

PARIS Layout featuring Graphic 45's new Cityscapes paper collection!

Hello friends and happy Monday!

Today I want to share a special 12x12 layout I created for my parents commemorating their recent trip to Paris, France. The new Cityscapes paper collection by Graphic 45 were the perfect papers for this project, and you'll see why! ♥

Here are some photos, but be sure to visit the Graphic 45 blog for more inspiration!

Here's a quickie video walk through of this layout:

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a fabulous week ahead. ♥

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

Cityscapes 12x12 papers

Staples: Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Keyhole, Stamped Metal Brad

Paper Studio 12x12 black card stock

Stampin’ Up ribbon

Petaloo flowers

Jute Twine

Gina’s Design chipboard sentiment “Enjoy the Moment”

Momenta Metal Corners

Ranger’s Distress Ink - Black Soot

Inspiration Wednesday: "Something New"!

Hello my friends! 
I'm finally back with an Inspiration Wednesday post for La La Land Crafts after a short break over the last month or so. I'm super excited to be creating for Irina again as I adore La La Land Crafts and their amazing stamps and dies!
This week's theme is:
Something New
I created a sweet 8x8 scrapbook page of my smiling niece Jaelyn. Her smile just melts my heart! ♥ I incorporated an array of LLLC Dies on this page. Links all included below! ♥

Be sure to visit us on our Facebook Page and on Pinterest for design team inspiration!
Have a fabulous rest of the week and happy crafting!
hugs and butterflykisses xoxo, Arlene
Products:
Flower Banner Die Koi Circle Die (Set of 3) Scroll Bracket Die Scroll Corner Die Scalloped Trim Banner Die  Cherry Blossom Branch Die Open Leaf Flourish Die Graphic 45's Baby 2 Bride DCE Paper Trey Ink white card stock Petaloo flowers Pretty Pink Posh sequins

12x12 Scrapbook Layout featuring Graphic 45's Christmas Carol!

Hello friends! 

I have a quick share today and it's just in time for the holiday season! I created this 12x12 scrapbook page of my family and I. The photo was taken a few weeks ago by the Main Street Christmas tree at Disneyland in Southern California. We love the feeling of Christmas in the park and always make it a point to visit each year when the holiday decorations go up. It's so festive, colorful and fun!

My layout features Graphic 45's Christmas Carol paper collection, which was perfect for this project. 

Here are some photos:

Be sure to visit the Graphic 45 blog for more photos and inspiration from the design team!

Have a fabulous weekend ahead, and thanks for stopping by today!

hugs & butterflykisses,

Arlene

Product list:

Christmas Carol 12x12 paper pad

Christmas Carol 6x6 Patterns and Solids

Christmas Carol chipboard

Steampunk Dubutante (butterflies)

Staples: Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Keyhole

Paper Studio 12x12 Kraft Card stock

Martha Stewart Circle Punch (8x8 doily)

Petaloo Flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts sprays

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Twine

Inspiration Wednesday - Halloween / Fall

Hello friends!

I'm here with another fun Inspiration Wednesday project for La La Land Crafts!

This week's theme is:

Halloween / Fall

I created a 12x12 scrapbook page of my boys, pictures taken at McGee's Pumpkin Farm at Apple Hill a few weekends ago. My project features a wonderful array of DIES from the La La Land Crafts store. Here are more close-up photos:

Play along with the design team and upload your project to our Facebook page! 

For inspiration visit us on our Pinterest page, and follow us on Twitter!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

hugs and butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

Postage Stamps Die (Set of 4)

Wrought Iron Fence Die

Winter Branches Die (Set of 2)

Cherry Blossom Flower Die

Stitched Scallops Border Die

Fancy Doily Border Die

Graphic 45's French Country paper collection

Paper Studio Kraft Card stock

Paper Tray Ink Black Card stock

Twine

Metal Embellishments from my stash