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

Card featuring G45's Botanicabella Deluxe Collector's Edition

Hello friends! I'm here with another design team project for the fabulous Graphic 45!

Were you just as excited as I was to find out that Graphic 45 would be re-releasing the classic Botanicabella paper collection in a new Deluxe Collector's Edition pack? WOW! I was beyond excited!! This collection is classic Graphic 45 in all its gorgeous glory... lovin' all the butterflies, flowers, birds and vintage imagery!

Today, I'd like to share a card I created for Graphic 45 featuring Botanicabella. I love that the Deluxe Collector's Edition packs include "never been released before" 12x12 sticker sheet and chipboard. 

Here are more photos of my card:

Lastly, here is the inside of the card...

Here is a video walk through of my card & an up close peek at the Botanicabella papers, which include 12 double-sided designs!

Be sure to check out the Graphic 45 blog where my G45 teamie Maggi will be sharing a fabulous layout featuring Botanicabella.

Thanks for popping in today!

hugs and butterflykisses!

xoxo,

Arlene


Product List:

Botanicabella 12x12 papers
Staples: Ornate Metal Keyhole, Ornate Metal Key, Stamped Metal brad
Paper Trey Ink Kraft card stock & Black card stock
Petaloo Flower
Recollections Flower
Lalaland Crafts Scallop Border Die
Rangers Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Lace
Paper Studio sequins
We R Memory Keepers Edge Punch (Deco)
Glossy Accents
ScorTape
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D foam squares
Scotch 3M ATG adhesive
Hot Glue

Wedding Layout featuring Graphic 45's new Mon Amour collection!

Hello friends and happy Sunday!! ♥

Today I'm sharing my latest design team project for Graphic 45. This is a wedding layout I created for my brother of him and his wife Sharon on their wedding day.

This layout is featuring Mon Amour, a gorgeous new paper collection by Graphic 45 that will be heading your way in the mid-to-late August timeframe! I love the images in this collection of couples in love, butterflies, hearts... and the color palette (pink/black/cream) is amazing, it's one of my favorite color combos!

Here are some photos of the layout I created:

Here is a video walk-through that shows this layout up close. I also share a peek at the entire Mon Amour collection with you...

Be sure to visit the Graphic 45 BLOG today, where you'll find more inspiration from my Graphic 45 teamies! ♥

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

xoxo,

Arlene

Product list:

Mon Amour 12x12 papers

Staples: Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keyhole, Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Key

Spellbinders Grand Peony die

Prima Flowers

I Am Roses rose leaves

8x8 White doily

Lace

Twine

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Scrapbook Adhesives 3D foam Squares

Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot

ScorTape

Glossy Accents

Hot Glue

Inspiration Wednesday - Anything Goes!

Hello friends and welcome to another fun Inspiration Wednesday with the La La Land Crafts design team!

This week's theme is:

Anything goes!

I created this sweet 12x12 scrapbook page of my sweeeeeeeeet niece Jaelyn, who has a smile to melt your heart away! ♥

Here are photos:

 Doesn't Jaelyn just have the sweetest smile ever? My heart sings when I see her smile. ♥

Here is a video I created to show you this layout up close:

Join us for this week's challenge and upload your project to our Facebook group. Be sure to check out our Pinterest page too for inspiration! ♥

Thank you for popping by. Happy Hump day!!

xoxo,

Products:

Flower Banner die

Scalloped Trim Banner die

Heart Doily Border die

Berry Flourish die

Lattice Border die

Stitched Scallops Border die

Fancy Label die: May 2015 Club kit 

Shabby Flourish die: April 2015 Club kit

Smile Word die: September 2014 Club kit

Graphic 45 Baby 2 Bride 12x12 paper collection

Prima Flower

I Am Roses flowers

Twine

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Recollections pearls

Precious Memories - Scrapbook Layout and Tutorial

Hi crafty friends! ♥

Just wanted to quickly share a scrapbook page I created for my sweet baby niece Jaelyn. She is so adorable, and I love that I can get girly when I create for her (I have 3 boys, so I don't break out with the pink very often, LOL!) I had so much fun layering and playing with Graphic 45's Precious Memories paper collection!

Here are some photos:

Here is my video tutorial, walking you through the creation of this page.

Thanks so much for stopping by to peek! ♥

Hoping you enjoy the rest of your week!

xoxo,

Arlene

Special Projects for My Favorite Things!

Hello there! 

Today I have some special projects to share with you. I created these samples for the My Favorite Things store and was thrilled that Kim asked me to do this! ♥ I love working with MFT products and as a former designer for MFT, I can attest to the quality products and service MFT has to offer! ♥

I created 4 different samples: A banner, easel card, altered box and mixed media canvas. All very different styles, but uniquely created using MFT products!

Here are a few photos of each project with a list of the MFT products used. Be sure to check out my YouTube video at the end of this post, showing you each of these projects up close.

First up, is this Friendship banner:

Products:

Chalkboard Greetings

Dienamics Jumbo Fish Tail Banner Stax

Dienamics Sentimental Flourish

Dienamics Vintage Flourish

Dienamics Leafy Flourish

Dienamics Decorative Doily Duo

Dienamics Prima Donna Petals

Dienamics Gerbera Daisy

Stencil Herringbone Bricks

Paver Red Card Stock

Kraft Card Stock

Hot Fudge Card Stock

Paver Red Buttons

Paver Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Brick Red Premium Dye Ink Pad

Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad

Jute Twine

Recollections pearls

Next up is an easel card, made exclusively with MFT card stock!

Products:

Chalkboard Greetings

Persimmon Prestige Card Stock

Tropical Teal Prestige Card Stock

Kraft Card Stock

Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad

Dienamics Large Rolled Rose

Dienamics Rolled Rose

Dienamics Leafy Flourish

Dienamics Moroccan Tile Border Trio

Other Products:

Recollections Pearls

My 3rd project is an altered box:

Products:

Essential Sentiments

Dienamics Large Rolled Rose

Dienamics Rolled Flower

Dienamics Mini Delicate Doilies

Dienamics Faux Crochet border

Dienamics Royal Leaves

Dienamics Heart Doily

Dienamics Jumbo Fish Tail Banner Stax

Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad

Other products:

Graphic 45 ATC book box

Grpahic 45 Ornate Metal Keyhole & Ornate Key

Graphic 45 "Time to Celebrate" Papers

Recollections pearls

I Am Roses rose buds

My last project is a Mixed Media Canvas, featuring MFT Dienamics and a lot of metal! :-)

Products:

Pearls of Wisdom

Dienamics Rolled Flower

Dienamics Mini Delicate Doilies

Dienamics Faux Crochet border

Dienamics Rolled Rose

Dienamics Heart Doily

Stencil Large Polka Dots

Dienamics Jumbo Fish Tail Banner Stax

Dienamics Butterflies

Black Licorice Premium Dye Ink Pad

Other products:

Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays

Prima metals & resin

I Am Roses flowers

Gesso

Mod Podge

Hot Glue

E6000 glue

Glossy accents

Graphic 45 Staples: Ornate Key, Ornate Keyhole

Miscellaneous trinkets from my stash

Here is the video walking you through each of these projects up close:

Thank you so much for joining me for today's project share! 

Oh, and if you haven't joined the fun over at the MFT Challenge & Inspiration Facebook page, be sure to stop on over and "like" the page. MFT hosts an array of challenges each week with fun prizes!

Have an amazing weekend!! ♥

xoxo,