Graphic 45's The Twelve Days of Gift Tutorials: 4th Day of Christmas Gift Card Holders

Hello Blogger friends!

Starting on Sunday, December 1st Graphic 45 began an amazing "The Twelve Days of Gift Tutorials" on the Graphic 45 blog! This event have been so much fun, please join us it's not too late! If you are just joining us now, you can visit the Graphic 45 blog and go to the "Recent Posts" section on the left nav to catch up!

There is a HUGE... and I mean HUGE grand prize that is up for grabs worth over $135 USD! All you have to do is leave a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win. A grand prize winner will be announced on the Graphic 45 blog at the end of the event, on Friday, December 13th. 

Here is a peek at the prize (WOW!!!)

For today's tutorial, I created a gift card holder using the Large Tag and Calling Birds paper.

Here are some photos:

Here is a video tutorial to show you how to put one of these together yourself! ♥

Don't forget to stop over at the Graphic 45 blog or Facebook page and leave a comment. I wouldn't mind a comment on this post either... let me know what you think!  ♥

Thank you for joining me today!

xoxo ♥,

Products:
12 Days of Christmas - Calling Birds (8x8 and 12x12) 12 Days of Christmas Pockets & Tags 12 Days of Christmas - Holly & Ivy (8x8) Staples: Large Tag Coodinations - Graphic 45 Signature Series card stock May Arts ribbon Petaloo Flowers Scrapbook Adhesive 3D foam squares ScorTape Hot glue

I Am Roses "Tis the Season" Blog Hop

WELCOME
to the I Am Roses “Tis the Season” Blog Hop!!

I was invited to hop with the wonderful DT gals of I am Roses and it was like a reunion for me... I absolutely LOVE these ladies!! 

We have so much holiday inspiration coming your way with this hop, so grab your coffee and get ready!

If you landed on my blog by way of my lovely friend Leslie, you are in the right place! ♥

First, here's a little bit about the blog hop and how you can win one of two amazing prize packages,  each valued at over ! 

1. Hop along to each of the Design Team and Friends blogs and comment on their individual "Tis the Season” Blog Post
2. There are 2 HIDDEN BLOG CANDY PRIZES up for grabs in TWO of our hoppers’ blogs!
3. Be sure to Subscribe/Follow the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.
4. Commenting along the way highly increases your chance of winning the prize package.
5. Comments will be CLOSED on 11:59pm PST on Saturday, December 7th.
6. We will be randomly selecting 2 winners from the comments on two of the blogs and will announce the winners on the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.

In case you are just landing on my blog, don't miss out on the other ladies participating in the hop today. Get your FULL dose of holiday inspiration and comment along the way to WIN!

Donna Smith: http://bearlymine.blogspot.co.uk/

R.Maria Sabina: http://lollyrot-scrapbooking.blogspot.com/

Jo Thompson: http://www.paperdrama.blogspot.com/

Tamara Potocnik: http://handmadebytamara.blogspot.com/

Joy Nieva: http://artangelsdesigns.blogspot.com/

Bona Rivera-Tran: http://keeponscrappin.blogspot.com/

Ivett Carillo: http://ivettcarrillo.blogspot.com/

Cindy Anderson: http://cynthialoowho.wordpress.com/

Marisa Figuierido: http://maribellscrapsportugal.blogspot.com/

Aliscia Clements: http://iscraphappy1.blogspot.com/

Patricia Da Silva: http://www.youtube.com/user/tubeyoumaster1 *(Please leave a comment on her YouTube video)

Rina Galit: http://scrapmusubi.blogspot.com/

Leslie Prinkki: http://scrapsofmine.blogspot.com/

Arlene Cuevas: http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com/ (<--- comment------="" me="" s="" that="">

For my blog hop project, I altered this "M" for a very special scrappy friend. I used an array of festive holiday flowers, available for purchase on the I Am Roses website!

Here are some photos:

Here is a video tutorial to show you how this altered "M" came together. Quite simple and easy to make. Hope you try one today!

Well, that's the end of today's blog hop!

We hope you enjoyed the holiday inspiration and creativity! ♥

Be sure to visit I Am Roses to stock up on your festive flowers for this year's holiday projects!

xoxo ♥,

I Am Roses Products used on this project:
P41-79 B33-3 C-79 S10-79 LY1-79CF1-78

Card with Box measurements & Tutorial

Hey there blogging friends! ♥

I received several requests for the measurements of the 12 Days of Christmas card with box I created for Graphic 45. Here is a peek at the project:

I created a video tutorial to show you how to create the card and interior "surprise" box.

Here are the measurements for the card and the interior box:

Card:

8 1/2" x 8 7/8"

Score at 4" on each side on the length of 8 7/8" side

Fold at score lines

Box Bottom:

5 1/4" x 7"

Score at 3/4" on all sides

Fold at score lines

Cut slits (see video tutorial)

Top of Box:

5 1/4" PLUS 1/16" x 7 1/16"

Score at 3/4" on all sides

Fold at score lines

Cut slits (see video tutorial)

Supplies needed to create the card and box:

Scoring board and scoring tool

Paper trimmer

Scissors

ScorTape or strong adhesive

Enjoy! ♥

xoxo,

Mixed Media: Altered Wooden Spatula

Hey there and welcome to another project share for Graphic 45!

Today, I'd like to share an altered wooden spoon I created using Graphic 45's Secret Garden papers (my all time favorite collection!) I used some mixed media techniques to alter the base of my spatula and did a ton of layering with flowers, metal and lace. I intend to gift this to my Mom for Christmas as a stocking stuffer... she loves gardening and she loves to cook. I thought this would be the perfect decor for her kitchen!

Here are more photos:

This project will also be featured on the Graphic 45 blog HERE.

I created a video to walk you thorough the details of this altered piece:

Thank you for stopping by and letting me share my latest creation with you!

Before I go, I want to wish my eldest son Jarrod a Happy Birthday! He turns 12 today and I am super proud of the young man he has become! I say in another year or two, he will be towering over me. LOL!
Happy birthday, son. I love you!

Happy crafting! xoxo ♥

Products:

Secret Garden 8x8 paper

Secret Garden Chipboard

Staples: Ornate metal key, Ornate metal key hole, Antique metal door pull, Stamped metal brad

I Am Roses flowers

Tim Holtz Ideology hinges, plaque

Prima Junk Yard Findings

Prima Resin

Prima Butterfly Stencil

Findings from Sky Blue Pink

Findings from Sa Crafters

Lindy’s Stamp Gang Sprays: Golden Sleigh Bells, Sea Grass Green, Rusty Lantern Lime, Cotton Candy Pink, Pretty in Pink Pink, Steampunk Sepia

Lace from The Piece by Piece

Gesso

Mod Podge

Liquitex Modeling Paste

"12 Days of Christmas" Door Christmas Album

Hello blogging friends!

Today, I'd like to share a Christmas album I created using Graphic 45's 12 Days of Christmas collection. Did you know that Christmas is only 49 days away? Yup, and it will creep up on you super fast, so get those Christmas crafts going ladies! It's not too early to get started. ♥

Each year I create an album to archive our family holiday photos and memories. I wanted to do a full-sized album to capture full-sized photos. This album is fairly large at 6 1/2" x 9". The door die is from AccuCut Crafts. Complete product list is included below and on the Graphic 45 blog, where this album will be featured today! ♥

Here are some photos of my album:

Here is a video walk through of this album:

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my latest project!

xoxo ♥,

Product List

12 Days of Christmas 12x12 papers

Staples: Regular Tag, Large Tag, Metal Tags, Metal Keyhole, Antique Metal Door Pull, Stamped Metal Brad, Metal button

Coordinations Graphic 45 Signature Series card stock

May Arts ribbon

Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D foam squares

Petaloo flowers

I Am Roses flowers

AccuCut “Door” Album die set

AccuCut Bag Sleeve (medium)

Spellbinders dies

Sizzix dies

MFT dies

… and more!

"Beautiful Friendship" Layout featuring Kaisercraft's Lady Rose collection

Hello blogging friends!
I'm here today with my very first Discount Paper Crafts design team project! I want to thank Cathie again for the wonderful opportunity to design for her store. She carries the most amazing collection of scrapbooking supplies out there. If it's hot and "in", Cathie's got it at her store! I love her store and she is the most amazing person, which makes creating for her such a joy! ❤

I created this 12x12 scrapbook page of my best pal Bona ("livelovescrap") taken at CHA a few years ago. It's one of my favorite photos of us. It's a joy that we both share the same passion and love for paper crafting! ❤

The featured collection on this layout is Kaisercraft's Lady Rose collection, available at Discount Paper Crafts. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this collection. It's perfect for all your "friendship" and "love" themed projects!

Here are some photos of the layout I created:

Here is a video tutorial showing you how this page came together:

Be sure to visit the Discount Paper Crafts blog where this project will be featured. Thanks for all your love and support and enjoy your week ahead!

xoxo ❤,

Product list:

Kaisercraft Lady Rose paper collection

Lady Rose Collectibles

Prima Resin Fly Away

Prima Shabby Chic Treasures La Coeur

Prima Nieve Flowers - Rose

Prima Distress tool

Blue Fern Large Flourish corner

Prima Junkyard Findings - Typo Bulb - Small

May Arts Sheer Looped trim

String Pearls - Half Bead

White chipboard

Tim Holtz Ideology Plaque

Coordinations cardstock

Cheery Lynn Designs Olive Branch die

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Fuzzy Navel Peach, Scintillating Silver