Well Groomed 12×12 Patterns & Solid Pad - SKU: 4502267 16 double-sided sheets - 12×12-inch papers - 2 each of 8 designs Made in the USA - cover-weight papers are acid and lignin Free Well Groomed A new Graphic 45 paper collection where our favorite furry canine and feline friends celebrate in style. Set on a dramatic black backdrop, the gorgeous color palette features hot dawg red, atta boy blue, and pawsome yellow, purr'fect for showcasing these cuties that are dressed to the nines.

Some of you may recall that a few years ago I was on the Graphic 45 design team. It was a lot of fun, I learned so much, and (best of all) I made such nice friends. So, when I saw that Graphic 45 had announced a Brand Ambassador Call... well I couldn't help myself. I've made an extra special project with a new video tutorial just for the occasion. Paper fairy frocks! It's the sort of project that ticks all my boxes... moderately simple, uses few supplies, and easily customizable. As a bonus, there's a bit of recycling in there too! I've used Graphic 45's Baby 2 Bride Classic Collection "Birdy Baby Blues" with a smidge of Botantical Tea for this frock. But don't let that limit your imagination! You can make these to suit just about any taste or theme. Seriously, how cute would these be for a shower? Or a ladies lunch? Or sweet 16?! Something chic for the fashionista with Couture. Or perhaps something playfully psychobilly with Rare Oddities I think they are all sweet as can be. Are the possibilities swimming in your head? Are you ready to create your own? Download the template below. CLICK HERE if you're having trouble Then, watch the step-by-step video Here are all the supplies you'll need: Scrapbook paper (Graphic 45's Baby 2 Bride Classic Collection - Birdy Baby Blues is used in the video sample) Pleated Ribbon Empty container for base Florist Oasis/Foam Moss 1/4" wood doweling Fairy Wings Buttons, faux flowers and leaves, ribbon, embellishments Adhesive And... AND... my second audition project: a mini mini album! And I do mean mini! Just 1.25" x 2" made with Graphic 45's Rare Oddities. Now, I will be the first to admit that mini albums are not one of my skill strengths, BUT I think that my sense of crafting adventure IS my absolute biggest strength. I love crafting. It's fun. It brings me joy. That joy comes from exploring, playing, experimenting and fearlessly making mistakes. Loads and loads of mistakes. I glue my fingers together regularly. I mismeasure and cut where I shouldn't. And that's ok! Everyone does it. Every one of us starts somewhere. While this finished the project may look spiffy, the two prototypes I made before were a mess! And those two messes? They are soooo important because, cross my heart, the trying, the doing, the mistakes and messes, they are the most valuable creative tools you have. Never ever be afraid of mistakes (unless you're a beginner knife thrower). Good luck to everyone auditioning for Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador. I've seen a load of other audition posts and there are some fiercely talented folks auditioning. If you're on the fence about applying... GO FOR IT! DO IT NOW!!! You have until the April 8th, 2018 to apply.

-Graphic-45 - Precious Pink Trim Pack. - 3 Different Ribbons (3 yards of each ribbon, 9 yards total). -3 Ribbons: 3/8" Satin Ribbon, 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, and 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon. -Coordinates with all Graphic 45 Papers and Collections.

This is my least favorite of all the cards made using this stack. Wish I had not put the row of pearls around the oval. The flower centers are Pearl Pen dots; the border is a self-adhesive strip I found at the Dollar Tree when I first began card making. The only thing different on this one is that I added some border strips to the top and bottom edges. Just couldn't think of much to do with an octopus! Used a different background paper and added an extra embellishment on this one. The seagull and the shells are fussy cuts and pop dotted for dimension. Well, this one seemed like a good idea when I laid it out. Not at all happy with the way it turned out. The By The Sea stack is going into my JetMax cubes for a while. Frankly, I've run out of ideas on how to use the images. I'm sure these cards get separated and sent to various units overseas, otherwise one unit will have a lot of sea side themed cards to use.

Hello dear visitors! I'm excited to share another mini album I created using gorgeous Graphic 45 papers "Craft Reflections". It's not a ne...

This listing is for one Graphic 45 "Penny's Paper Doll Family" 12 X 12 Collection Includes one of 8 different double-sided sheet

Recently I finished teaching a box and card set with Graphic 45's Couture line. I kept the box and cards simple so the set could be made in a 3 hour class. The cards don't have too many thick embellishments on them so 5 could fit in the box. Rather than decorating the whole box I put the elegant peacock paper on the backside of it and made a belly band that slides on and off. The picture and layer behind it are die cut with ovals and the peacock feather is tucked behind them. I put a little piece of black paper behind the heart opening and inked the edges black. I used the whole sheet called "Beautiful" for the belly band and cards. It was the inspiration for this class. Here are the 5 cards. They all have black bases and are A-2 sized. Tiny flowers are made by Maya Road. The pearl and rhinestone flower is made by Maya Road. The scroll die cut is by My Favorite Things. I taught this class 9 times. The boxed set is good for a gift and many students made duplicates. I had a great time designing this class and teaching it too! Stamps: Impression Obsession - Peacock, Graphic 45 Couture Set #3 for insides of cards Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black, Cat's Eye - Blackbird Chalk, Distress Ink - Broken China Paper: Graphic 45 - Couture 12 x 12, Neenah Black Linen Dies: Impression Obsession - Peacock Feather, MFT scroll, Spellbinders Labels 28, Nellie's Dies - Ovals Other: black rhinestones, 2mm pearls, May Arts black lace, Maya Road flowers & Pearl flowers, Envelope Punch Board (for box)

Portrait of a Lady Graphic 45 Papers Pop Up Card Love the Graphic 45 theme Portrait of a Lady papers! This was so much fun to create. For a tutorial on how to make your own pop up card, go to Meg Loven's wonderful and easy to follow tutorial video at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIcjFCe8H74&feature=share

Once again Graphic45 has teamed up with Hampton Art Stamps to create a line of stamps to match Graphic45 paper! Hampton Art stamps approached me about making samples for their CHA booth again this year. And I said....duh! YES! Here are two I made for them using The Magic of Oz stamps. I stamped the image, then colored it with Copics. I sponged the background with Clearsnap ink. The ribbon was originally black and white, but I sprayed it with Clearsnap Smooch Spritz. The flower is made from die cuts and a bingo number. (See the supply list below.) The next card is one of my favorites. I love how it came together! Again, I stamped the image and colored it with Copic markers. Then I sponged with Clearsnap ink. Since I used Spellbinders die templates, I was able to emboss the die cut shapes, then ink while the cardstock was still in the template. The ribbon is seam binding that I sprayed with Clearsnap Smooch Spritz. Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Raven, Walnut Cream; Neenah Classic Natural White Designer paper: Graphic45 The Magic of Oz (Journey to Oz, Munchkins, Goblin Gazette, Emerald City) Stamps: Graphic45/Hampton Art Magic of Oz 1 and 3 Ink: Copic Markers, Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk (Ice Blue, Gray Whale, Tangerine, Yellow Cadmium), Clearsnap Smooch Spritz (Green Olive, Tea Party), Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Wood Bingo Number and leaf pins from Maya Road, Ribbon from craft store, Seam binding from Lawrence Schiff, Twine from May Arts, button unknown Tools: Clearsnap ink applicator tool, Spellbinders Paper Arts die templates (S4-310 Labels Eighteen, S4-110 Classic Ovals Large, S5-050 Rose Creations, S4-190 Labels Four, S4-309 Labels Four Small, LF-190 Grand Labels Four), Spellbinders Grand Calibur machine Adhesive: Scotch 3M ATG and foam tape, liquid glue

Nine tags feature a sturdy card with grommet Including a matching binder ring 5 in x 4.5 in These work beautifully with any Graphic 45 paper collection, as well as 4 in x 4 in photos.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend so far. The sun is shining brightly today and the birds are singing. Here is a quick tag I crea...

Hello, Graphic 45 Fans! It is time to share another Graphic 45 project with you! I had such fun playing with the NEW Lost in Paradise collection a few weeks ago (see the project HERE) that I decided to dip into the papers again, along with some other (retired) collections, and make a mini album! This chunky monkey mini is 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 2 1/2" in size! It is a nice, square, chubby book! I confess, I was a bit afraid of all the color and print in this paper collection. I finally had to throw caution to the wind and EMBRACE the vibrant colors and just create! There are six pages inside the book, plus a waterfall inside the front cover and a big pocket inside the back cover. This book is jam-packed with pull outs, flip ups, tags, and more! I have used four collections for this mini, but don't let that scare you! There is plenty of paper in one collection, if you have the 12x12 collection pack and the 12x12 patterns and solids pad, to make this book. If you add in and 8x8 pad and a package of ephemera cards, you will be all set! I have used: Lost in Paradise, Tropical Travelogue (I used the original, but you can use the Deluxe Collector's Edition), Nature Sketchbook, and Safari Adventure. You may be able to find Nature Sketchbook or Safari Adventure on Ebay, but they are both retired. To see all the pages and inside content, please view the video below. For the tutorial, keep reading. I have a photo tutorial to explain how to create the album base, plus a few tips for decorating. Also, I have used a different hinge mechanism than the one I usually use. I have been finding that the old hinge piece is not always working the way I wish. So, I tried something else this time. See the directions below. Start off with three pieces of heavy to medium weight chipboard. Cut two pieces for the covers to 6 1/4" x 6 1/4". Cut the spine piece to 6 1/4" x 2 1/2". Splice together black cardstock to make a piece that measures 8 1/4" tall and 17 1/2" wide. Place your chipboard pieces onto the cardstock, with a one-inch border all the way around. Make sure to space your spine chipboard piece approximately 1/4" from the cover pieces to allow the album to open and close without cracking the cardstock. Cut the corners of the cardstock an an angle, as shown. Add double-sided adhesive to the tabs. Then wrap your cardstock around the chipboard to give a finished edge. The book will have six pages (12 sides). To make the hinges, cut six pieces of heavy weight black cardstock to 6 1/8" x 1". (I used 110# cardstock.) Score each in half, fold and burnish. (Only five hinges are shown above, but please make six. One of my hinges was in the book before I thought to snap a photo!) Place double-sided adhesive on one side of each score line, as shown. To add your first hinge, line the fold of the hinge piece up with the very edge of the spine chipboard piece, with the fold on the LEFT. The 1/2" hinge will stick up, and the 1/2" gutter will be attached, as shown. For the second hinge, place the fold to the RIGHT and overlap the gutter from hinge number one. The gutter for hinge number two will be up against hinge one, as shown. For hinges three through six, make sure the fold is to the RIGHT. The gutter for each hinge should be placed up against each previous hinge, as shown. There should be a 1/2" gutter between each hinge. For hinge number six, line up the fold of the hinge piece with the very edge of the spine chipboard piece, with the fold on the RIGHT. This is what your project should look like so far. The six hinges will cover the spine piece. Each hinge is 1/2" high and there is a 1/2" gutter between each hinge. Cut five strips of decorative paper to 6" x 3/8" and sponge the edges with Abandoned Coral Distress ink. Attach one paper strip to each hinge gutter, as shown. Fold the hinges back and forth to make them more flexible. You can see in the photo above the gap between the spine and the cover chipboard pieces. I like to reinforce that and with the old hinge system, the space was always covered. With this type of hinge, we need to add a covering piece to the front and back inside covers to reinforce the gap. (This is optional and personal preference.) Cut two pieces of black cardstock (use weight 65#-80#) to 6 1/8" x 1 1/2". Score both pieces at 1/2" and add double-sided adhesive to the 1/2" tab. Place the 1/2" section on top of the first hinge to secure it in place (this will make the first hinge a double thickness). Once the piece is attached to the hinge, glue the 1" section to the inside front cover. Burnish and gently score the spine gap. Repeat with the last hinge and back inside cover. Trim two pieces of decorative paper to 6 1/8" x 6 1/8" and attach to the inside covers. (Sponge all papers for this project with the Abandoned Coral Distress Ink or Decades Rustic Orange, if desired.) To create the waterfall section on the front cover, cut six panels from black cardstock to 3 5/8" tall by 4 1/8" wide. Score on the longer side at 1/2". Round the corners opposite your score lines. Fold on the score lines, making sure to fold the 1/2" tab to the back of the panel. Place double-sided adhesive onto the resulting 1/2" tabs. Start at the top edge of the cover and add your panels. Line up the first panel with the top edge of the cover, in the center. Continue to attach the panels, lining up the folded edge of each panel to the bottom edge of the tab of each previous panel. Trim thin strips of paper to place over each tab, covering the black cardstock. These strips are approximately 3/8" x 4". Place a magnet onto the bottom center of the top waterfall panel. To see all the pages of the waterfall, view the video linked above. Cut a strip of cardstock to 4 1/2" x 1" and wrap it from the bottom of the cover up to the top waterfall panel. (I managed to slide my strip under the paper attached to the inside front cover.) Add a magnet to the strip. The magnet will line up with the magnet you placed on the first panel. This will also help your waterfall to stay neat and tidy. Cut decorative paper to cover both sides of the strip. Add an embellishment to the top, if desired. Add ephemera cards and decorative paper to each panel. The papers are cut to 3" x 4". Round the corners, as shown. Let's add the pages to the mini. I like to add my pages first, and then decorate them. I have fewer mishaps if I do it this way! Trim six pieces of heavy weight black cardstock to 6 1/8" x 6 1/8". Round the corners on one side of each page. Place adhesive on the left side of each hinge. Attach a page to each hinge. Trim decorative paper for each page. Each decorative panel should measure 6" x 6". You will need twelve (12) pieces. Once you have paper on all the panels, you can decorate as desired. Inside front cover and page one. The ATC tags make great tuck spots. The photo booklet on page one is 4 1/8" x 8 1/4" black cardstock, folded in half. Decorative paper folded inside and held with twine makes a fun place for some journaling. Pages two and three. Here is a wonderful example of the Lost in Paradise Collection working together perfectly with the older collections! The pocket on page two measures 6 1/8" x 3", which means you need to cut your cardstock to 7 1/8" x 3 1/2" and score on three sides at 1/2" to make the pocket tabs. Fussy cut images, popped up with foam tape, make great pockets and tuck spots! Pages four and five. The Graphic 45 tags and tag dies are prefect for this style of project. To create the band on page four, cut a border strip from the decorative paper, and attach on either edge with foam adhesive. Use a chipboard element as a "stopper" to keep the little accordion mini from sliding out of the book. The angled pocket on page five is easy to make. Cut a square of cardstock to 6" x 6" and cut it in half diagonally. Set one of the resulting triangles aside. Score the triangle on the two 90 degree edges at 1/2" to make the pocket tabs. Attach the pocket to the page. To make the booklet, trim black cardstock to 4 1/8" tall. Then splice pieces together to make a length of 15 1/8". Score every 3 1/8" to create five panels that are 4 1/8" x 3 1/8" each. The 4" x 3" ephemera cards are perfect for this accordion fold booklet. Lots of space for journaling! To see close-ups and the other side...you guessed it, view the video! Pages six and seven.Tuck spots and fold outs, oh my! Use an ATC tag as a tuck spot on page six. To create the flip-out piece on page seven, trim black cardstock to 10 1/4" x 5". Score at 3" and 7". Glue the center section to the center of page seven. Pages eight and nine. Photo booklets are a great addition to any album. And these sweet butterflies make great tuck spots for an ephemera card! The photo booklet on page eight is 4 1/8" x 8 1/4" black cardstock, folded in half. For page nine, fussy cut butterflies and pop them up on the page to create tuck spots. Pages ten and eleven. A riot of color! The pocket on page ten measures 6 1/8" x 3", which means you need to cut your cardstock to 7 1/8" x 3 1/2" and score on three sides at 1/2" to make the pocket tabs. On page eleven, a chipboard element makes a great tuck spot for another photo booklet. Page twelve and the back cover. Use a chipboard element for a tuck spot on page twelve. For the inside back cover, create a large pocket, as shown. Trim black cardstock to 7 1/4" x 4 1/2". Score on three sides at 1/2" from the edges. Fold the tabs, then add adhesive to the tabs and attach the pocket to the inside back cover as shown. Trim decorative cardstock to 6" x 3 7/8" and attach to the pocket. Use a circle punch to cut a notch on pocket edge. Decorate the pocket and place tags or other items into the pocket. (Too see all the tags for this project, view the video linked above.) I always decorate my front cover LAST. I am pretty rough on the covers while I am decorating the inside, so I like to save the covers until the end. Use a section of the Lost in Paradise Signature Sheet for the front cover. You need to cut a piece that is just slightly smaller than 6 1/4" x 6 1/4". I cut a piece of computer paper to size, and used that as a template to select the portion of the signature sheet that I wanted. This step saves wasting paper with false cuts! I fussy cut two postage images and popped them up on a few pieces of scrap chipboard to give the upper left corner of the cover some interest. I fussy cut lots of flowers, a bird, and a butterfly from the various papers and then layered them in the lower left corner of the cover. I added a few Matte Pearl Gems to the flower centers. The cover is fairly simple, but very striking with all that lovely paper. Cut paper for the spine and back cover and attach. I added a chipboard piece and more pearl gems to the spine. I used ombre sheer ribbon throughout the book. I used a yellow/pink ombre and a yellow/parrot green ombre. (Really Reasonable Ribbon has some lovely Sheer Ombre Ribbons.) I love seeing the ribbon peek out around the edges! Thanks for joining me today! Graphic 45 Supply List: Lost in Paradise Collection12x12 Paper Collection 12x12 Patters and Solids Pad Chipboard Tags and Pockets Stickers Ephemera Cards Tropical Travelogue Collection (original) 12x12 Paper Pad 8x8 Paper Pad Chipboard Nature Sketchbook Collection 12x12 Paper Pad 6x6 Patterns and Solids Pad Chipboard Ephemera Cards Safari Adventure Collection 12x12 Paper Pad 8x8 Paper Pad Staples Embellishments Matte Pearl Gems (black) Regular Tags - Black Square Tags - Black Artist Trading Tags - Black Large Tag, ATC Tag and Flower Dies Regular Tag and Gears Dies Square Tag and Clock Dies Other Supplies: Cardstock: WorldWin Papers Black, Recollections Black (110#) Twine and ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbon Burlap String (black, orange, natural), Sheer Ombre Ribbon (yellow/pink, yellow/parrot green) Magnets: Basic Grey Ink: Ranger Distress Abandoned Coral Dies: My Favorite Things Stitch Mini Scallop Stax, Stitch Square Scallop Frame; Spellbinders Butterflies Circles Tools: Kadumaru Pro corner rounder, Provocraft deco scissors (postage stamp edge), foam mat, stylus, sharp scissors Adhesive: white glue, ATG tape, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, hot glue, Scor-tape

Art and craft inspired by starry nights and fairy tales. Oh, I'm great at making messes too.

Hello dear visitors! I'm excited to share another mini album I created using gorgeous Graphic 45 papers "Craft Reflections". It's not a new collection and I have had it for a long time in my stash. I thought it was perfect for a vintage style mini album like the one I'm showing you today. The album's dimensions are 5 1/4" X 6 5/8", the spine is 3". It has 8 pocket pages and I used envelopes (standard size 6.5" X 4.5") for creating the base for them. I also used quite a few of Tim Holtz & Sizzix dies, I think they are perfect for the vintage style projects. You can find the guidelines for creating the album, including the measurements and the list of the dies in the YouTube video which I've posted on my channel here. Drop me a comment if you have a question. I have a short video tutorial on making these tag pockets using the Stampin' Up Tag Topper Punch. You can find a walk-through for this mini album on my You Tube channel here: Thanks for watching a have a great weekend! Hugs, Alexandra