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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Graphic 45 Trick or Treat Blog Hop!

Welcome to Day two of Graphic 45's Trick or Treat Blog Hop!!  The blog hop starts at the Graphic 45 blog so if you are arriving here and want to participate, head on over for some fantastic projects and your chance to win some amazing prizes!

Each day you'll see a sneak peek of a fantastic Graphic 45 trick-or-treat bag designed by our design team members. Just click on the link to their blog and you'll be transported to a magical world of craft bliss! See the full unveil of the trick-or-treat bags on our featured design team member's blog each day and get inspired by their amazing projects!
This is actually my SECOND Trick or Treat Bag as I had so much fun creating the FIRST that I just had to do another!!
I LOVE adding dimension to my projects! Here you can see how've I've layered Graphic 45's Chipboard Tags with their patterned papers as well as some doilies, butterflies, wooden tags and twine!
Gotta love those metal staples!! I'm totally in love with Graphic 45's metal buttons, hinges, tags, door knobs and plates! For this bag, I simply painted the metal buttons with the same acrylic paint that I used to paint the Trick or Treat bag and finished by inking with a distress ink.
Of course, what would a Trick or Treat Bag be without a matching card??  I also created this Gate Card using Graphic 45's The Magic of Oz Collection.

We are offering two awesome Magic of Oz gift packs as prizes this week!  Want the opportunity to win? Just click on over to our featured design team member's blog each day and leave a comment. We will choose two random winners from our design team member's blog comments and announce them on Friday, September 30th! Sound like fun!? You bet it does!
Check out this amazing prize! A Magic of Oz 12x12 paper pad, Chipboard Button Staples, 3 chipboards from Imaginarium Designs, and some beautiful bling by Want2Scrap! Remember, there's two chances to win this week! Wow!

In case you can't make it every single day this week, here is the schedule for our featured design team member blogs. This shows you who will be featured on what day so you can check out all the fun! Don't forget to leave comments for your chance to win!

Monday
Lynette Carrol: http://lynettecarrolldesigns.typepad.com/
Jane Tregenza: http://janetregenza.blogspot.com/
Tuesday
Laura Denison: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
Robin Shakoor: http://robinshakoor.blogspot.com/
Tara Orr: http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/

Wednesday
Sherry Cheever: http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jack & Cat Curio: http://jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com/
Nicole Eccles: http://nicoleeccles.blogspot.com/

Thursday
Nancy Wethington: http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/
Hilde Janbroers: http://hildejanbroers.blogspot.com/
Yuka Hino: http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/

Friday
Melanie Forbes: http://melanie-forbes.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel: http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for joining us!

185 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love all your embellishments. Love your bag!
Jan B.

Sandy said...

Sweet!

bethann said...

beautiful. my jaw is on the floor

Charmaine said...

Wow I love that bag and card! Not sure I would give them away :) Thanks for the chance to win.

Viktoriya Porechnaya said...

This is an amazing bag and prize! I Like your projects very much!!

Lillian Child said...

Your layering technique is absolutely FABULOUS. WOW!!

Debbie Nelson said...

Love the OZ bag!!!

Debbie Nelson said...

Love the OZ bag!!!

Gitte said...

Its beautiful.

Kris Berc said...

Wow Tara, this one is even more gorgeous than the first one!

BuzzyBeeCottage said...

Great bag. Love all the layering you did.

Skrapsak said...

What an amazing bag.

Bunnyfreak said...

Love all the dimension.

janna said...

Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous. This is my first blog hop, looking forward to participating this week and getting my spooky creative juices flowing!

Anonymous said...

Love your bag and all the embellishment on it. Thank you so much for sharing and creating it.

Katie said...

I love the colors and dimension this crafty bag has. Beautiful is an understated word to describe your work :)

Sharka said...

Both bag and tick or treat bag are BEAUTIFUL!!! They're too nice to be given away or go out with the bag to collect treats Hallowe'en Night!!!

:corinne: said...

Fun bag and card. My fave is the card I must say. Love your layering!

S.C.Gardner said...

your bag and card are really really great, I love the way you use the paper doilies in your work...it's inspired me thanks for sharing this...the card is intrique-ing me..may I ask you a question ??? is the wooden key slot thingy next to the raised butterfly wood or chipboard and where can I find it for myself...

Thanks for the help...

Tina said...

I love your bag!! It's so colorful and just so yummy!!!!

Orlie said...

Great work on this bag. Would love to have it.

Gloria Westerman said...

Fabulous job....such inspiration....love all you little...details....awesome job....tfs

mitz said...

...your amazing project is ** bag-tastic ** what a wonderful job you did in your project and color choices.. thanks for the opportunity at the candy... mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

Kim H said...

Gorgeous gift bag, I love it. Thank you for sharing.

Romy said...

Wow, not only your layouts are gorgeous, but your altered items and cards are too! These are both stunning!!

Anonymous said...

What a FAB bag!!! I love how you made a card to go with it too.
Michele Cunningham

Tanya said...

Wow, Tara your bag and card are awesome! I would be so afraid to use the bag, it's a piece of art!

littlen said...

awesome work. thanks for the chance to win. i'm a follower.
littlen44 at gmail dot com

Alice I. said...

Tara, one of my favorite color combinations is red/blue so you can imagine my delight when I saw your bag. Great way to use the buttons and color coordinating it. The twine bows for the banner are perfect too!

Dena said...

How darn cute is Dorothy and Toto?! Love your bag lots...TFS, Dena

Anonymous said...

Tara, what a wonderful job you did..I really like all the layering you did. I love Graphic 45paper. Thanks for sharing..

Shirley Rodriguez

j.de.lu designs said...

Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you for the chance to win!

Melissa Merritt said...

I like the banner with the mini tags the best and the cute little butterflies.

Nicolle Kramer said...

Gorgeous projects!...:)

Scrapbookdoll said...

just love your project and graphic 45 just rocks
marie-anne

Melissa Merritt said...

I like the banner with the mini tags the best and the cute little butterflies.

Anonymous said...

Tara! I just love your layered style and the card and the bag look perfect together!
--
Happy papercrafting!
Charee Filimoehala
Graphic 45, LLC

Margie said...

What a gorgeous gift bag-but, then, I love all of your projects/layouts, so I am not surprised!! Stunning!

Sherrie Suttles said...

As always an awesome project! Love the bag and all the details you included on it. And the card is amazing as well! Thanks for sharing.

Tamalene Nelson said...

The shoes, the dog, the key hole, etc. so cute. Tamalene

Janie said...

With a bag like this I wouldn't need a costume. Thanks for sharing.

Lilygirl said...

Super Sweet!! I love all the layers!!

Anonymous said...

omg!!! You never disappoint Tara! Your bag is out of this world! Is it any wonder you are one of my favorite scrappers??

Gloria Stengel said...

Did not think you could top your first bag, but man alive! You sure did! And love the card you made to match!

Jolaine Frias said...

Absolutely stunning and so much fun!

Janet said...

Your projects are amazing...so many wonderful details to admire!

Anne H. said...

The bag and coordinating card are absolutely precious! I love how you "popped" out a part of Dorothy and that you included Toto, too! Beautiful work...thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win!

Queen Mary said...

Tara I love the detail on your bag! It my be my favorite yet because I LOVE the ruby slippers! Fun, fun, bag!

Tina Louie said...

Love the use of the twine! I would have never thought of doing that. I also liked how you incorporated the puppy on the handle of the bag. Fabulous!
Tina

Scrap4Therapy said...

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! I like Halloween papers, but am not a big fan of the holiday itself... I just love your "non-traditional" treat bag!
Debbie

jengd said...

Absolutely beautiful projects! I love the handle you put on the handle of the bag!

Teen2Step said...

Beautiful Treat Bag for a little girl (or a big girl) and for any occasion. I love the playfulness of this line.

Kate Yetter said...

Wow, gorgeous ensemble!

CRAFTY WOMBLE said...

Most of the other bags so far go in, like the way yours stands out :)|

Unknown said...

Adorable!

webgranny19 said...

love your bag, it is just the cutest thing, love the prizes, would love to win. first time visiting your blog but after seeing your work i will definately be back!

Anonymous said...

I love all the layers and embellishments on your bag. I also love toto's appearance! The matching card is simply amazing!

-Emily Todd

Sandy Diller said...

Just love each detail -- too cute!

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous treat bag and card! I love all of the different elements you incorporated into the designs! Beautiful!

Carol said...

Too pretty to use, must keep for display! Nice work

Ulrika said...

Both the bag and card are so wonderful, I really like the layers and all the details. Great style on two great projects!

Pretty Patti's Papers said...

Love what you have created with the Oz collection! Terrific!

Kelli Thomas said...

How adorable! I swear G45 has the best DT!!! I love this bag so much. I think I will use it for inspiration as a cover for a mini album! TY

Debb Reid (Tawe Guild ) said...

Lovely blog, I particularly like your bows, string is not unworthy but often underappreciated!

Li' NaisyDaisy said...

love the detailing on the bad, but ireally love the card too..

Caroline D. said...

Beautiful treat bag with tons of gorgeous elements!!

Kris Anderson, The Avid Reader said...

Love the bag and card. So cute. Love all the embelllishments and cute outs. Thank you so much for sharing your work.

Anonymous said...

I am totally digging the layers on you bag and card. Both are lovely and inspiring. Thanks

Barb Thompson said...

I am absolutly crazy for this bag! I need this prize pack so I can create some of my own!!! I love Graphic 45!!!

Stephanie said...

Your bag is beautiful card I really like your use of all the embellishments.

juli (sweetpz) said...

lovely gift bag! love the colours.

Noreen said...

Love the way you layered your projects and all the little tags you created! And the card is a WOW!

Steven said...

so much creative thinking going on

Steven said...

love it all

Anonymous said...

you did a very nice job. love it Di

Meshell said...

So much talent! Thanks for sharing!

Scrapycandy said...

Just precious!

Liane Townsend said...

Adore your collage, such imagination, love it! "My Little Dog too" Liane

Tamara said...

what a lovely bag.

Catherine SIWCZAK said...

congratulations for these fantastic creations ! I love what you've done with staples !

Barbara said...

I definitely love both of these. They are so cleverly created! Your ideas are wonderful!

Marina said...

it's time to go back in the past... i loved watch this cartoon=) you made such a wonderful bag... greetings from Slovenia...

Dale P. said...

Love all the creativity I am seeing!! These blog hops are great inspiration.

Janet L. said...

Wow!! Love both the bag and the card! The embellisments are divine.

Mary said...

The wash that you put on the first Trick or Treat Bag really made a hugh impact on the overall look of the bag but there was just a small pinch of it that you could see (if you noticed). Just goes to show how attention to detail can really make a design FABULOUS which is all I really need to say about bag dos! Thank you.

Anita Bownds said...

oh wow they look amazing totally love the reds..hugs Anita..xx

Anonymous said...

The layering on this piece is stunning!!

Ramona Walter said...

Your bag is magic!

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS for sharing!! I always LOVE SEEING WHAT YOU CREATE!! hAVE A favulous week!! =)

Dee in N.H. said...

What fun!! I love all your layers and embellishments! Just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Cute! Especially the little dog! from Bonnie (bltyler@msn.com) blogspot won't let me log in

Auntie Em said...

Love the gorgeous gift bag and the awesome card! All the pretty embellishments and trims make the images really stand out and both items so special.
Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring! :)

Tammy said...

Tammy Edwards
mtdowney@shaw.ca

Another job well done! Love your choice of techniques and how you have embellished your treat bag and card. Don`t you just love the Magic of Oz. :0)

Sarah-R said...

Gorgeous projects Tara - love the Magic of Oz collection!

Deb said...

Love your bag!It kind of has a country feel to it and I love that!

Debbie said...

love the embellishments and toto he is so cute

sharon g said...

How adorable. I love OZ!! sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com

Pam said...

This is sooooo gorgeous! I love your work. You rock!

mom2amanda said...

One of my favorites so far...love Dorothy!

KimberlyRae said...

Tara, Tara, Tara---> You
are one seriously
T A L E N T E D girl!!
I adore your work!
Blessings,
KimberlyRae

Smittydidit said...

!!! Bag'nificent !!!! :)


Thank you so for sharing !!!

Anonymous said...

I love Dorothy as the focal point. My favorite!
carol b

Tona said...

I LOVE this bag! You do such fantastic work.

Westiewoof said...

I love the whimsy! Very creative!

Kelly Massman said...

How darling!!!!

Anonymous said...

simply amazing - love it

twinkies said...

such a beautiful treat bag.

Mailee said...

I like all of your embellishments. So cute and girly.

kkmadre said...

This is such a lovely bag. I'm a big fan of red, so I love this. TFS your works.

BB said...

Love the bag and card, so creative. Thanks for sharing.

Y.C said...

I just love the little bag! I am starting to get so in love with wizard of oz.

artescrap by diana said...

Beautiful!!! I love dimension in my projects too!!! but I have to learn more, thanks for sharing

http://artescrapbydiana.blogspot.com

Katt aka LaLa said...

Gorgeous! I love the cute banner on the bag and all the detail in both the bag and card. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kaye said...

Love the bag and matching card. What a great gift set!

rush said...

wonderful use of the graphic 45 paper.

Anonymous said...

u always amaaaaze me
looooove it
shar

BethW said...

Just adorable-and your card is so sweet.I have to give this a try-thank you so much for sharing with us.

snowbear said...

it's all fabulous! Very good job!

Marjolijn van Elsberg said...

Ohhhhhhh zo mooi, ik kijk mijn ohgen uit!!!!

Carolyn Krassinger said...

Love the bag and card. Bag with a mini book looking like the card would be great too! How fun with a touch of sweet.

xoxojomelle said...

Love the bag!!

xoxojomelle said...

Love the bag!! Love the Oz!!

Smile Like U Mean It said...

wow great bag and matching card they both look amazing! thanks so much for sharing!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the chance to win this generous bundle!

Dara Lynn said...

Bowing to the "Layering Queen"! :) I always enjoy your postings with Graphic 45 !! No matter the age...the Wizard of Oz bag and card would be welcomed from anyone and adored for years to come! Beautiful work Miss Tara!!!!

TYJ419 said...

Love your projects! You did a wonderful job. Wow....!!

eyes2theocean said...

These projects are totally cute. Thank you for sharing!. :)

Trine said...

Ohhhh....wow...what a bag an card you make.....I love them.
Hope its okay for you I can lift them.
Thanks for you share your creativity with us

Anonymous said...

Ohhh..your bag and card are amazing...I simply LOVE it!!
Thanks for sharineg your creativity with us

Jess B. said...

Oh I love your works and designs. you are Very inspirational. TFS and a chance to win! Jes B.

thtzuneek@gmail.com

Nancy Wethington said...

Love all the details and how you put your banner together. Great bag!

Show Love-Make Cards said...

Just beautiful! I love all the detail. Thank you for the inspiration!

kimmie said...

Love the colors and the detail on your bag. Thanks for sharing

Ephémère, Qc. said...

Wow! Beautiful creation, bravo!

Anonymous said...

love this - now I need another paper pad . . . .

lynneatw said...

What a cute bag. You are so talented.

barbara johnson said...

Wow Tara!! Incredible work!! Love the layers!!

Roxy Furlong @RoxyFur said...

Love your treat bag and your card! I'm so glad to be hopping onto these great blogs! TFS
roxy

Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love all the layers and the stunning colors. LOve this paper.

Primitive Seasons said...

Great bag Tara. Have this paper pack but haven't used it yet....you've given me some great ideas!

Mary

Unknown said...

Great bag and card.

Marcia Dehn-Nix said...

What a fun treat bag, love it!

June-Marie Body - jmbody@shaw.ca said...

Too adorable to use!

Anonymous said...

That's on fantasatic bag, I love it!

OpaqueWhisper

MsDebren said...

Such a cute project !!!!!

Vail said...

Your bag and card are great.

Rhonda said...

Love your creations and the Graphic 45 team rocks - cheers!

twinkies said...

Love it so beautiful.

Robin said...

Oh toto too! Lovely Halloween bag reminds of days gone by & the magic of OZ.

Ellen said...

Amazing! Really like this bag!

McStamper said...

Love your bag and card. The red slippers are my favorite.

Dawn Edwards said...

Your work is always so Amazing! My jaw drops at your creativity always!

Unknown said...

Loving your work as always Tara. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pieces of art with all of us.

Janet said...

Your bag is amazing! Like all your creations are!

Playing with Paper said...

Whoa!! This bag is just really gorgeous! I love all the details and that tag with toto adorable......and your card is awesome!! love them both.

Cheryl Powers said...

Love your dorothy bag. Unique and very cute use of embellishments.

Bast said...

Just gorgeous. I love your designs. TFS

KimMJ
bast830@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Your Dorothy bag is adorable, and the Toto tag is the perfect accent. What a sweet treat to share with us!

JamieH

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Great projects.

Jeannie said...

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! You are so creative, tfs

Anonymous said...

Loving the chipboard letters and the doilies. So creative.

angelbug56
cheryl

Lyneen said...

WOW... LOVE THE COLOR THEME of your bag and card. WONDERFUL what more can I say... but I want to win this paper.

I just made it through Tuesday.... You ladies are amazing!!! Thanks for the great hop!!!!

Irene said...

Your bag is Magic. I love it. It makes us all children again

Gisèle said...

Just magical:))

CJ said...

Awesome job with both the bag and that wonderful card!!!!

Sandi B said...

Your halloween bag is amazing. Love all the detail you have on the bag. Your card is just as amazing. Love the inspiration you give so many of us.

wilson.marie65 said...

Tara, you always take my breath away with your stunning projects!!! I would love to have 1/10 of talent as you have......thank you for sharing....i love love it!!!!

Carolyn Krassinger said...

okay, so I love that paper and Dorothy, especially her red shoes. great bag and card.

Uncalm Jewelry said...

love the oz stuff i have it all

suesueb said...

I'm enjoying this blog hop so much~so many ideas and great inspiration!! Thanks for sharing!

Sophie said...

Love your work just spectacular! Love your Halloween bag beautiful details.love the layout also.

Sophie said...

Love your work the Halloween bag is just gorgeous. Love the layout also. Love the way your work has alot of detail.

Eniko said...

Love the color palette of your bag!

Kathryn said...

You bag and card are fantastic! Thanks for sharing your talents.

Caroline said...

Trick or Threat...
Very beautiful projects, such a nice details

jjocarlson said...

I so luv all your work. So inspiring.
Thank you for sharing.

Hugs
Joyce
jjocarlson@yahoo.com

POSH said...

Tara...what a wonderful design...luv the painted metal embellies!

Ava Gavloski said...

Tara, i love all the texture on all of your projects!!!
ava

Lana Bisson said...

Tara I love how you curved a title on your bag that almost looks like scrabble letter banner. I love all the dimensions and the gate card is sooo cute.. Love the whole oz theme... to this day..I have always wanted to have Gwendolyn the Good witches costume... this line of papers brings back such wonderful memories of eating home popped popcorn in our jammies watching wizard of oz.. after we trick or treated and mom checked the candy...

spatch said...

The bag has a nice retro, homey feel. Like the way the elements work together. Thanks for a clever design

Maggy_Tronche said...

Great project!!! So cute this bag, love too! And TFS!!! Hugs... Maggy :)

Marksgran said...

What beautiful work you have all created I'm so impressed.

Luv 2 Create said...

SO MUCH DETAIL!!!!! Luv it!!! You, your projects, talent, and of course the wonderful G45 line is so amazing.
Marcie

Geraldine said...

Gorgeous card and bag, I love the Magic of Oz collection. Best wishes, Ger.

Anastassiya Nancy said...

Tara your work is excellent)))I am delighted)))

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