May Arts Ribbon and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 2

It's the second day of the Ribbon Resource/May Arts Blog Hop with Graphic 45! Be sure to stop by the Ribbon Resource Blog to see how to win one of 3 - $25 gift cards for RR.

This card came together quickly with the printed panels that coordinate with the patterned paper.  I just added a large silk bow (SK47) and tied on a G45 key with paper cord (420-09)

Here is the line-up for the week:

Monday

Amy Rysavy

Christina Colón

DeeDee Catron

Tuesday

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Wednesday

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Thursday

Latrice Murphy

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Friday

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

I'd Pick You with Crafter's Companion

It's so easy to blend the Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens just like watercolor pens! I colored a little bit of ink on my image and then used a water brush to let the colors spread into each other. And the sparkle on these is gorgeous!

 

 

Crafter's Companion Supplies

Floral Delight Stamp Set,

 Spectrum Noir Sparkles markers: Red Berry, Solar Red, Moonlight, Crystal Clear
Textures Embossing Folder: Parquet

Other:  Graphic 45 patterned paper



Flutterby with Crafter's Companion

I have had so much fun coloring with the new Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens, and have another example to share with you. I love the vintage look of this butterfly when added to the patterned papers from Graphic 45.

 

Supplies

Crafter's Companion Flutterby Stamp Set,

Spectrum Noir Sparkles markers: Cosmos, Amethyst, Olive Jade

Thanks Dear

Have you had a chance to play with the new Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens? They are gorgeous! I love the range of colors available, and thought that I would share this card that I created using them.

Supplies:

Forest Friends Stamp Set, 

Spectrum Noir Sparkles markers: Harvest Moon, Smoked Quartz

Graphic 45 Patterned Paper

May Arts Ribbon 

CardMaker and JessicaLynnOriginals Blog Hop

Welcome to another fun blog hop from CardMaker Magazine.  Today, we are hopping along with the JessicaLynnOriginal team and showcasing their adorable stamps. Be sure to visit all of the stops on the blog hop and leave some love, because one lucky duck is going to win a $50 gift card  to use at the JessicaLynnOriginal Stamps website. While you are looking around their website, be sure to download the free digital stamp that will be available.

I just had to create a scene with my Brentwood Owl stamp and decided that an easel card would be a fun way to show him off. The embossed graveyard was a perfect backdrop for his "spooky" Frankenstein costume.

Now it's time to hop on to Chrissy Hsu's fabulous blog and see what she has in store for you!

Supplies 

JessicaLynnOriginal Brentwood Owl© - Frankenstein Costume Clear Stamp Set

Graphic 45 Patterned Paper/Chipboard- Rare Oddities

Spectrum Noir Markers

May Arts: Silk Ribbon 1.25" SK-5, Paper Cord 42-33

Core'dinations Cardstock

Darice Embossing Folder

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Blog Hop List

CardMaker

Vickie Yeakley

Mendi Yoshikawa

Sharon Rogers

Stacy Morgan

Amanda Pollock

Maria L. Russell

Jeanette Cloyd

Jennie Harper

Jennifer Greco

Gini Williams Cagle  (You are here)

Chrissy Hsu

Chitra Nair

Jessica Lynn Mould

Season's Greetings - New Release at Crafter's Companion

Supplies
Edge'ables Christmas Words Only Die - Seasons Greeting
Embossalicious Embossing Folder - Vintage Holly
May Arts Ribbon - EA-9-14
Graphic 45 Patterned Paper
Distress Ink

Christmas Blessings

Classique Christmas Only Words -Christmas Blessings

Shimmering Cardstock : Forest Green, Candy Red

Collall All Purpose Glue

May Arts Ribbon

Graphic 45 Patterned Paper

Crafter's Companion - Die'sire Prestige Only Words Release

For the Crafter's Companion HSN Blog HOP - click here.

If you haven't seen the new Die'sire Prestige Only Words collection, you need to head over to Crafter's Companion and take a look.  You are going to love the elegant series.  Be sure to check Facebook for more inspiration from the design team.

Crafter's Companion Products

Die'sire Prestige Only Words - Be Beautiful

Sheena - Perfect Partners - Wild Rose Briar Stamp Set

Sheena Decorative Metal Die - Wild Rose

Graphis 45 Patterned Paper - Time to Celebrate Collection

May Arts Ribbon - Tulle, Crochet Lace

Want2Scrap Pearls

Imagine Crafts: VersaColor Ink

Life's a Beach

Oh, the summertime is almost here, and of course, I can't wait.  I  saw this photo of my Aunt Pat and Uncle Conroy at a family reunion and begged for a copy of it!  I love how vintage and charming it is.  I built up layers of stamped images on my base page and then started adding all of the embellishments.  It was so fun to create.

Challenges:

Dusty Attic May Mood Board

Graphic 45 Layout Challenge

Crafter's Companion New Release - Kimono

Crafter's Companion has a beautiful new release out - Kimono - and it has stamps, dies and embossing folders! They are running some specials right now on bundles from the collection, so be sure to check it out!

Kimono Release:  Paper Moon
Spectrum Noir Markers: PL1, PL3, PL5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, 

GB2, LY1, FS1, BT7, BGR1, GT2, Blender
Spectum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
irRESISTible Pico Embellisher - Gold

May Arts Ribbon NP10

Graphic 45 Patterned Paper: Birdsong

Sneak Peek for Crafter's Companion Kimono Collection

 Crafter's Companion

Kimono Collection: Porcelain
Spectrum Noir Markers: OR1, OR2, OR3, FS1, BT1, BT3, BT4, IG5, CT3, CG4
Spectum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Graphic 45 Paper:  Birdsong

Petaloo Flowers

May Arts Ribbon

Want2Scrap Pearls

Tiger Lilies

 

I've got a lovely card to share with you today, that I created for Crafter's Companion resent segment on HSN.  I was thrilled getting to sneak a peak of this on t.v.  The flowers were stamped using the Sheena Lily stamp and colored with the Spectrum Noir markers.  Since I colored these as tiger lilies, did you notice that I used the Tiger Stripe embossing folder on the backgound?  Just a little tongue in cheek humor for you!  And, my pearls are a perfect match, because I used the markers to color plain white pearls.

Crafter's Companion Sheena Lily Stamp Set.
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: OR1, OR2, OR3, CT1, CT3, CT4, FL2,DG3, DG4, CG2
Sheena Tiger Print Embossing Folder
White Pearl Shimmering Cardstock.
Yellow Pearl Shimmering Cardstock.
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Memento Luxe - Morocco
Sponge Dauber

Graphic 45 Design Team Audition 2015

Welcome to my Graphic 45 Design Team Audition for 2015!  As you know, I love all things vintage, so of course, Graphic 45's line always delights and inspires me.  I've made many G45 projects through the years, but am just going to share a few with you today to highlight my style.

1.  Steampunk Mermaid Assemblage Doll using papers from Steampunk Spells, Tropical Travelogue, and By the Sea Collections.  I love how the paper lines can be mixed from different collections, using the G45 signature colors for consistency.

And this mermaid has a secret....in her caged skirt, there are six hidden mini-albums.

 

2.  Magical Layout featuring an Eerie Tale Collection - It's fabulous that holiday collections can be used for non-seasonal projects as well an their intended theme.

 3.  Gold Ol' Sport 6 x 6" Card featuring the Good Ol' Sport Collection.  Graphic 45 is a dream for anyone who loves fussy cutting like I do....it's so much fun to add dimension to projects by layering the images.

 

( Interior of the card)

 

4.  Dream Card- 4" x 6" featuring the Artisan Style Collection.  Since I'm a native of Asheville, NC - this collection is one of my favorites.  It really echoes so much of the architecture and imagery that my home town is know for.  The matching stamp collections are wonderful additions to the line.

 

5.  Thinking of You 6" x 6" Card featuring the Botanical Tea Collection.  G45 has a line of matching card stock from Core'dinations that is just right for creating hand made flowers to add to projects.

 (Interior of Card)

6.  Saving for a Rainy Day Bank featuring the Raining  Cats and Dogs Collection.  I constructed this bank using Graphic 45's ATC box as the base for my dog house.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and allowing me to share my love for Graphic 45 with you!  Wish me luck!

Waxed Embossing Technique for Crafter's Companion

Directions:

Step 1.  Attach a 5.75” square mat of black cardstock to a 6 x 6” card base.

Step 2.  Emboss a 5.5” square piece of black cardstock using the Indian Ornate Screen embossing folder. Leave the paper in the folder.

Step 3. Use a candle to rub over the raised areas, letting the folder act as a support for the paper.  This will create a resist.

Step 4.  Use a sponge dauber to apply Radiant Neon Ink to the embossed paper.

Step 5.  Use a dry paper towel to rub away the excess ink, thus removing the ink from the waxed areas. Dot centers of pattern with Amplify if desired or substitute adhesive pearls.

Step 6.  Mount the panel to the card base.

Step 7.  Stamp the sentiment with watermark ink and heat emboss with black powder.  Trim to fit on  patterned paper strip as shown and add ribbon.

Step 8. Mount another piece of patterned paper with black mat that has been scalloped border punched. Place on card as shown.

Step 9.  Stamp the butterfly image with the Memento Ink.  Color with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.

Step 10.  Cut the image with scissors.  Slightly bend the wings up and glue down just the butterfly body to finish the card.  

 Supplies:

Crafter’s Companion US supplies:

 Sheena A Taste of India 5 x 7” -  Indian Ornate ScreenEmbossing Folder

 Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy –True Colors Stamp set

 Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: DG2, DG3, GB7, GB11, BT2,BT6, BT9, Blender

 Radiant Neon Inkpad-Electric Blue

 Memento Inkpad – Tuxedo Black

VersaMark Watermark Inkpad

 Other Supplies:

  May Arts Silk Ribbon (SK-125-04); 

Radiant Neon – Electric Blue Amplify;

 Graphic 45 – Steampunk Spells patterned paper;

 Xyron – Mega Runner; 

cardstock, black embossing powder, scallop punch

Dream

 I absolutely love the Artisan Style Collection from Graphic 45.  I grew up around Asheville, NC - and this style of architecture is extremely embraced for it's  historical significance as well as it's  inspiring beauty.

I stamped the Craftsman home on watercolor paper, and embossed with black power.  I used the Spectrum Aqua pens to "paint" my house.

Supplies

Graphic 45 Artisan Style Paper

Hampton Art/ G45 Artisan Style Stamps 2,3

Spectrum Aqua Markers

Creative Expressions Die: Greek Island Collection: Corner, Border, Tag

Fisakars Tag Punch

PunchBunch Mini Cherry Blossom

Memento Luxe Ink, VersaMark Ink

May Arts Ribbon 444-58-20

Want2Scrap Pearls

Core'dinations Cardstock

Xyron Adhesive

Stampendous Embossing Powder

A Cup of Tea Warms the Soul

 
Spring is almost here - but for anyone that still needs a pick me up ....this card should do the job.  We'll soon be seeing blooms and butterflies, but until then.......

Supplies

Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Paper

Hampton Art/G45 Botanical Tea Stamp Sets -1,2,3

Dusty Attic Chipboard

Stampendous Embossing Powder

Core'dinations Cardstock

Want2Scrap Pearls

PunchBunch - Cherry Blossom, Sparkle

Creative Expressions Dies: Blossoming Branch, St. Lucia

Xyron Adhesive

VersaMark Ink, Memento Ink

Good Ol' Sport

 Are you ready for some good old fashioned baseball? Or at least a card to match this season's favorite sport?  Then here you go.

I added stamped embellishments to my memorabilia cluster for that charming handmade touch.

Don''t forget to decorate the inside of your cards as well - it's always a nice surprise for the recipient.

Supplies

Graphic 45 Good Ol' Sport Paper

Graphic 45 Gold Ol' Sport Chipboard 2

Hampton Art/G45 Good Ol' Sport 1 stamp set IC0299

May Arts Ribbon 385-58-14 Cotton Stripes

May Arts SM-14 Burlap String

Versamark Ink, Memento Luxe Ink

Stampendous Embossing Powder

Core'dinations Cardstock

Xyron Adhesive

CTMH Scallop Punch

St. Patrick's Art Tag

St. Patrick's Day, and all that is green is soon approaching. It just so happens that green is my favorite color - any shade possible! To celebrate, I thought that an easy mixed media tag would be fun to put together.

   

St. Patrick's Art Tag Supplies:

• Signature Series Graphic 45 Darks
• Sand-It Gadget
• Darice Shamrocks Foam Stickers
• Graphic 45 Place in Time Paper Pad
• Layers of Color Stencil - Botanical Swirls
• Crafter's Companion Embossing Folder - Ancient Arches
• May Arts Ribbons
• Kaisercraft Flowers
• Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Creative Medium Iridescent Chartreuse; VersaMark Ink
• Tim Holtz Distress Paint
• Ultra Fine Glitter

 Step 1. Cut tag from green cardstock and emboss with folder.
 Step 2. Sand the raised areas.
 Step 3. Paint the edges of the tag.

 
Step 4. Spread Creative Medium through stencil and sprinkle with glitter. Allow to dry.
 Step 5. Arrange ribbons on the tag and nestle printed paper as shown.
 Step 6. Ink the edges of the foam shamrock and add to the ribbons along with small green flowers.

 I hope the luck of the Irish is with you this season! Thanks for stopping by.   ~Gini

Core'dinations and Graphic 45 Blog Event

  I love working with Graphic 45 products, and I always find that I am challenged to think outside of the box - or in this case, design around the box. I started out with the G45 ATC Book Box, and decided to turn it into a Dog House that functions as a bank. Using the Raining Cats and Dogs collection got me thinking about saving for a rainy day and inspired the idea of a piggy bank.  

 Saving For a Rainy Day Bank Supplies:

• Graphic 45 Darks Signature Series
• Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Nostalgic Collection
• Sand It Gadget
• Raining Cats and Dogs 8 x 8 Pad
• Raining Cats and Dogs Decorative Chipboard
• Raining Cats and Dogs Banners
• Hampton Art/ Graphic 45 Cling Stamp Raining Cats and Dogs 1
• ATC Book Box
• May Arts Ribbon: 420-09; 385-58-14
• Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Die, Grand Calibur Machine
• Mini-Scallop Border Punch
• Xyron Mega Runner
• Tsukineko Ink
• Hot Glue Gun
• Cardboard

 I constructed a roof to fit over the box ( and cut a hole to insert money). The dog house was decorated and finished with a paper umbrella, made from a scalloped circle. To access the money inside, simply untie the ribbon.  
Wouldn't this be a fun way to save up those pennies for more craft supplies?!! Thanks for stopping by. ~Gini