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

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

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

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

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