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

Get Ready for Easter with Graphic 45!

Hello there and happy Monday! ♥

Today I have a project featured over at the Graphic 45 blog and I hope you run on over and check it out.  ♥ 

Easter is just around the corner and I've been in "easter egg alteration mode" in my craftroom the past few weeks! I created this fun Easter Egg hanging decor featuring Graphic 45's Children's Hour and Sweet Sentiments paper collections. Perfect to dress up your house for the Easter holiday!

Here are a few close-up pictures, but be sure to stop over at the Graphic 45 blog for more pictures and a video for this project!

Thanks for stopping by!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

Children’s Hour 6x6 Patterns and Solids, 8x8 paper pad, Chipboard

Sweet Sentiments

Staples: Ornate Metal Keys

Petaloo flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

Recollections resin frame

Hot glue

Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

Grow Creatively with Graphic 45!

This week on the Graphic 45 blog, the design team will be sharing projects to remind us to grow creatively in 2016. We hope the projects inspire you to be more creative this year as well!

I created a mixed media sign that I have since placed on a shelf in my craft room. I love to work with mixed media, but have found little time to really sit down and enjoy it this past year. I hope this sign will remind me to take the time to be more creative with mixed media and altered art in 2016!

Here are some photos below and a video tutorial showing you how I put this mixed media sign together using Graphic 45's fabulous World's Fair paper collection:

Here is a video tutorial to show you how this mixed media altered sign came together:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Be sure to stop on over at the Graphic 45 blog for more inspiration and to enter your chance to win a Time to Celebrate prize package!

Have a wonderful week!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,
Arlene


Product List:

World’s Fair: 12x12 papers, 8x8 papers, Chipboard
Staples: Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Keyhole, Metal Clothespin
Wooden sign from Target $1 bin
Gesso
Modeling Paste
Stencils
Doilies
Metal Embellishments
I Am Rose flowers
Recollections flowers
Lindy’s Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays
Mini puzzle pieces
Michael’s $1 bin frame
E6000
Glossy Accents
Hot Glue

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.

😞

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

Christmas Carol 10-Minute Tags + Tutorial

Hi friends! Today I want to share some quick tags I created featuring Graphic 45's festive Christmas Carol paper collection. It's the season for creating, and I hope you set aside some time this holiday for some handmade projects for family and friends. ♥ These tags are quite simple to make -- only 10 minutes a tag! Be sure to check out the video tutorial at the end of my post. ♥ Here are some photos:

Check out the Graphic 45 BLOG for more photos and inspiration from the design team.

Happy creating... and have a wonderful week! ♥

hugs and butterflykisses,

Arlene

Product List:

Christmas Carol 12x12 papers, 6x6 Patterns and Solids, 8x8 papers, chipboard

Staples: Ornate Metal keys

Petaloo Flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

My Favorite Things Dienamics dies

La La Land Crafts metal dies

Metal embellishments

Bakers twine

Jute twine

Recollections pearls

Sequins

Ribbon

"Grateful" Banner for home decor!

Hello friends and happy Tuesday!

My project today is a banner I created for this Thanksgiving featuring Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutante DCE and French Country paper collections. Each year, I'm thankful for the love of family, the support of friends and for my health and happiness! I created a "Grateful" banner to represent things I'm thankful for this season and always. :-)

For more pictures, a video tutorial, and full product list, visit the Graphic 45 blog HERE.

See ya over there! ♥

hugs and butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Back to School with Graphic 45!

Happy Monday friends!

Today's design team project for Graphic 45 celebrates Back to School!

I created these altered journals with a stand featuring Graphic 45's An ABC Primer Deluxe Collector's Edition. Journals are the perfect way for the kids to track homework assignments and document their school year.

Here are some photos...

I created a video to show you this project up close and to share how I altered these $1 bin journals using Graphic 45 Washi Tape and An ABC Primer design paper.

Be sure to join us on the Graphic 45 blog this week for more Back to School inspiration. ♥

Have a fabulous week!!

Hugs & butterflykisses,

Arlene

Products:

An ABC Primer Deluxe Collector’s Edition pack

An ABC Primer 12x12 paper pad

An ABC Primer Chipboard 1 & 2

Staples: Ornate Metal Keyhole, Ornate Metal Keys, Claw Feet, Washi Tape

Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot

$1 bin Journals (3)

Recycled “You are Here” mug box (Starbucks)

Scor Tape

Aleene’s Quick Dry Glue

Hot Glue

Glossy Accents

Recollections Black card stock