Crafty Dreams really do come true!

Crafty dreams really do come true! ♥

It was in the late-spring of 2011 that I submitted my first application for the Graphic 45 design team. My heart literally stopped when I was selected for round 2! Then the 2011-2012 design team was announced. I remember I woke up to email notifications the day the Graphic 45 blog announcement was made - my phone was literally "pinging" off the hook! It was then... on that very day... that my crafty dreams came true. I had always dreamed of being on the Graphic 45 design team, but thought with all the talent out there, how would I even be considered? But you know what? You never really know, unless you try. ♥

I came to love Graphic 45 back in 2010 when I was first introduced to Fashionista at my local scrapbook store. I fell in love with the color palette, the vintage imagery and design and the quality of the papers. It was then that I started posting videos on my YouTube channel "Mybutterflykisses12" of projects featuring Graphic 45. 

It's with a heavy heart that I had to make the decision this year to not apply for a 4th term with the Graphic 45 design team. The family behind the Graphic 45 name is nothing short of AMAZING! I want to give the most heartfelt "THANK YOU" to Diane Shultz, Aimee Filimoehala, Charee Filimoehala, and Joanna Harding for the most wonderful opportunity to design for Graphic 45. Not only have I made lifelong friends on the team, but being on the team was like being part of the family - and that alone, was very special to me. ♥

Today on the Graphic 45 blog is my farewell from the design team [me --> holding back the tears!] I hope you have time to run on over and peek and some of my favorite projects over the past year and a new project I created -- A Botanicabella tag album (sneak peek above)!

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

I want to thank all my friends and followers alike for all the support over the years. This is not good-bye, but a brief "farewell for now". I hope to see you around social media... stay in touch! ♥

Much love and butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Gilded Lily Mini Album and Tutorial!

Hello again friends!

The New Year is upon us... what is your new year's resolution? Is it to get started on all those scrapbooking projects that never panned out because you never had the time? Well, I hope you find time to get creative this year. Graphic 45's Gilded Lily paper collection just may inspire you!

I created this mini album featuring the gorgeous Gilded Lily collection. Don't go too far because I have a video tutorial to help you build a cover for one of these albums!

First, here are more photos:

The pages in my album are inspired by the fabulous and creative Ginger Ropp. You can find her inspirational YouTube channel HERE. I love all the little pockets and folds and how much real estate these pages create for a small album!

Here is a video walk though of this album as well as a tutorial to share how I created the cover of the album.

Apologies in advance for the dark video... I switched to a new camera and still learning how to use it.

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Thank you for stopping by today. Be sure to stop by the Graphic 45 BLOG for more photos and inspiration from the design team!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List

Gilded Lily 8x8 paper pad

Gilded Lily 12x12 paper pad

Gilded Lily 6x6 Patterns and Solids paper pad

Gilded Lily chipboard

Staples: Shabby Chic Door Pull, Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Key, Metal Door Knocker

Coordinations G45 Signature Series Card Stock

Recollections Kraft card stock

I Am Roses flowers

Petaloo Flower

Ranger Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap

ScorTape

Glossy Accents

E6000 Adhesive

December Daily featuring Christmas Carol by Graphic 45!

Hello there friends!

The holidays are here and Christmas is literally around the corner. Have you been journaling your adventures this holiday? It's easy to do just that with a December Daily keepsake. What makes it even easier is Graphic 45's Mixed Media Album and fabulous Christmas Carol paper collection!

Here are some photos of the December Daily I created and some of the pages inside. But be sure to visit the Graphic 45 blog today for more photos and album inspiration from the Graphic 45 designers!

A December Daily album is the perfect way to store photos and journal about each day during the holiday season. Sometimes we forget to capture these special moments. A December daily is a great keepsake to look back on years from now. ♥

Here are some of the inside pages of my December Daily. (Each section is numbered for the days in December: Dec. 1st though Dec. 31st):

Hope you found some inspiration during your visit today. ♥ Find some time during the busy holidays to create a December Daily album of your own, you'll love it!

Wishing you and your family a Happy and Safe holiday season!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

Christmas Carol 12x12 papers

Christmas Carol 8x8 papers

Christmas Carol 6x6 Patterns & Solids

Christmas Carol Tags and Pockets

Christmas Carol Stickers

Christmas Carol Ephemera cards

Christmas Carol Journaling Chipboard

Coordinations G45 Signature Series card stock

G45 Staples: Ornate Metal Keyhole, Ornate Metal Key, Stamped Metal Brad, Antique Metal Door Pull

12 Days of Christmas stickers

Time to Flourish stickers

Pelatoo Flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

I Am Roses rose leaves

Twine

Ranger Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

My Favorite Things grosgrain ribbon

Graphic 45's World's Fair: Photo Portfolio + Tutorial

Hello friends!

Today I want to share a Photo Portfolio I created featuring one of Graphic 45's newest paper collections, World's Fair. This portfolio is not only fun, but it's functional! It fits over 40 full-sized photos and it's perfect to display on the shelf or in your family room. ♥

Here are some photos of the portfolio I created. It's filled with pictures from our family trip to Florida this past February. Don't go far because I have a video AND a Snapguide tutorial to help you create a photo portfolio of your own!

Here is the video where I walk you through the details of the Photo Portfolio:

And finally, here is the Snapguide tutorial to help you create a photo portfolio of your own!

Check out How to Create a Photo Portfolio for Full Sized Photos by Arlene Butterflykisses on Snapguide.

Be sure to check out the Graphic 45 blog or Facebook page for more inspiration!

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

hugs and butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

World’s Fair 12x12 paper pad

World’s Fair 8x8 paper pad

World’s Fair 6x6 patterns and solids

World’s Fair Decorative Chipboard

World’s Fair Journaling Chipboard

World’s Fair Ephemra cards

Staples: Ornate Metal Keys, Ornate Metal Keyholes, Ornate Metal Label Holder, Washi Tape set

Petaloo Flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

12x12 Paper Studio Kraft card stock

8 x 11 Paper Studio Kraft card stock

Ranger’s Distress ink - Walnut Stain

ScorTape

Scotch ATG Adhesive

Glossy Accents

E6000

Hot glue