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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Graphic 45 Design Team 2012 Audition

I cannot believe that February 2012 is almost over.  Where has this past year even gone!?  Flash back a year ago this very month and I was sitting on a beach in Maui with my mom.  I remember checking my emails at least twice daily (from the complimentary hotel computer) to see if I had received an email from Graphic 45 with good news.  Had I made it to the final round of their Design Team??  As luck would have it, I did receive my dream email from my dream company during that very vacation.  I was on top of the world the entire rest of the trip and all the while, frantically wondering what I would create for the final round of the competition.
I am so fortunate to have made last year's Graphic 45 Design Team.  Not only are the products insanely beautiful to work with, the entire Graphic 45 family is absolutely the sweetest, most understanding and generous individuals for which to design.  It has been an absolute pleasure to create for such an amazing family and wonderful company.

Today I would like to share with you, my application for this year's team - the 2012 Graphic 45 Design Team.  Although I am mainly a 'layout' kind of gal, many of the project that I wanted to share on this post are temporarily out for publication.  I incorporated a few older projects as well as some mini albums and cards which I feel represent my shabby chic/rustic style.

In no particular order, here are my projects for this year's first round.  Enjoy.
Project #1: Steampunk Card - To Dazzle & Delight



Project #2: Fashionista Layout - My Girl

Project #3: Magic of Oz Layout - Just You

Project #4: Magic of Oz Layout - There's No Place Like Home

Project #5: Le Cirque Card

Project #6: Curtain Call Gate Album





Project #7: Olde Curiosity Shoppe Tag



Project #8: Hallowe'en in Wonderland Layout - Wicked

Project #9: Once Upon A Springtime Layout - Daydream

Project #10: Steampunk Altered Box & Coaster Set


Thank you again to all my wonderful followers - your encouragement and sweet comments are so very much appreciated! Thank you also to Graphic 45 for the most amazing and memorable year I've ever had as a designer!
Now the wait begins..... Fingers crossed!!

29 comments:

Robin Shakoor said...

I love all of these gorgeous projects. Good luck!!!

Gloria Stengel said...

You chose amazing projects, Tara! Here is to one more year! Hugs.

Lorraine said...

Your creations are so stunningly gorgeous - all of them! Good luck!

Vicky Alberto said...

UMMM, OK... how can they NOT steal you again for another creative year? LOL! BTW - hope you're feeling better these days!

Kris Berc said...

They would be absolutely crazy to not keep you on for another term. In fact they should be begging you to stay!!! Will keep my fingers crossed for you.

zandra said...

Love your work! Hoping you'll be on there again.

Denni said...

how could they ever think of saying no to fantabulous creations like these?!!!! lol! Good luck and I've got my fingers and toes crossed for ya!

Lizzyc said...

these are stunning creations.. what you have created here is superb! how could they say no??

debb said...

Amazing projects! good luck!

Paula Calvanico said...

Your work is always gorgeous! I'm sure you'll be in again. Its exciting I'll be holding my breath till Friday : ) to see if I made it to the 30.

Paula

Mia Sogni Dolci

Amy Voorthuis said...

Wow girl, they would be mad to let you go your such a great artist love your style so very much....
Thanks for sharing...
Hugs Amy :)

Ava Gavloski said...

Yes, you will be with them again, you make their life easy for them, beautiful work as always.
ava

Méliandre said...

Whaou! Your projects are so wonderfull! You did an amazing in the DT this year, good luck to you!!!

Renee said...

Wishing you the best, your work is beautiful!

My Creative Spirit said...

Hi Tara

Congratulations too on making the top 30!! Love your style Hugs from the UK Clare

Torill said...

Hurray!!
Good luck to your self! You make soo great works! Love them!!!
fingers crossed

Torill

agapanthus said...

Hi Tara! Congrats on making the Top 30. Fab detailed projects as always! Good luck in the next round. Best wishes Karen x

Tracy Burtt said...

Beautiful! Congratulations :)

Tracy Burtt said...

Beautiful! Congrats!

Nancy Wethington said...

Congrats Tara. Here's to (hopefully) another year of working together.

Unknown said...

Congrats Tara!!! I really love your work! Its gorgeous! :)

The Gentleman Crafter said...

Tara!

Your work is a beautiful as you are! Just incredible! Congratulation to you!

Jim

Shell said...

Congrats Tara! Thanx for stopping by my blog. Best of luck for the second stage! Cheers Shell

Gloria Stengel said...

And, woot woot woot! Congrats on your G45 Top 30!

scrapsylz said...

wow Tara! I haven't been on your blog for a while, but these projects are stunning!! What would G45 be without having you on the team? I absolutely adore your curtain call gate album, so gorgeous! I'm certain you'll make it!! Good luck!!

virginie13 said...

Coucou, tout ces projets sont magnifiques, bises

Maria said...

Congrats, Tara!! I love your work so I'm sooo happy to see much more of it!!

Lyneen said...

Congrats on making the Graphic 45 DT... love all your projects. Looking forward to a year of inspiration!!!

Laura said...

Holy crap.....sorry, can I say that....I truly mean that in the very bestest of ways. But you blew me away. Absolutely amazing work. Inspirational, unique and beautiful.
Of course you're on the team!
Laura

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