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Friday, December 16, 2011

Graphic 45 & May Arts Blog Hop - Final Day!

Graphic 45 and May Arts are teaming up for a super fun blog hop December 12-16th! There will be tons of inspiration, fabulous prizes, incredible crafts and so much more! Behold the magic that happens when Graphic 45 vintage-inspired papers and embellishments join forces with gorgeous May Arts ribbons! Our design teams are going all out to bring you the most enchanting crafts! You'll discover lots of fabulous new ideas to inspire your holiday season! Have fun and get inspired every day of this fantastic blog hop with Graphic 45 and May Arts!

Want to learn more about Graphic 45 and May Arts? Here's some fun information about these two fantastic crafting companies!

Graphic 45 an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company­ - owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters. Together we create vintage inspired crafting products that capture the flamboyant style of the 1920's and 30's - with vibrant color, irresistible texture and imaginative design to create products with decades-old appeal that's both fresh and familiar. Let our products inspire your next scrapbook layout, card, album, altered art project, or home decor DIY project.

May Arts is a ribbon wholesaler, based in Riverside, Connecticut, serving over 16,000 customers worldwide. We offer an exceptional selection of ribbons, including sheer, satin, grosgrain, silk and a variety of patterns and prints. We also maintain a steady stock of inventory so that orders can be fulfilled immediately. As one of the country’s leading wholesalers of decorative ribbons, May Arts has been providing superior products and the highest level of customer service for over 25 years.

There are lots of exciting chances to win terrific prizes! We are giving away this wonderful prize pack that contains a Tropical Travelogue 12x12 paper pad, coordinating chipboard die-cuts 1 & 2 and some gorgeous May Arts Ribbon!

It's easy to enter to win this awesome prize. Just hop on over to each of the blogs listed below and leave a comment! You'll discover some super inspiring crafts, learn some fun crafting techniques, and maybe even win a great prize!

Today I'd love to share with you some treat jars I created using Graphic 45's Christmas Emporium Papers and some of May Art's gorgeous ribbons.


I love to alter various finds from thrift stores and even old items from around the house that I either don't use or that need a little pick me up! I found this darling flour box at a thrift store for $0.50 and decided to alter it with a combination of Christmas Past and Christmas Emporium Papers from Graphic 45.
What was once a plain flour box was easily transformed into a vintage treat jar with a little help from Graphic 45's beautiful papers and metal staples and elegant ribbon from May Arts!



Today's line up of wonderful inspiration:
Tara Orr - http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Jones - http://serendipityvintagestudio.blogspot.com/
Nancy Wethington - http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/
Peggy Cain - http://www.createwithbubbe.blogspot.com/
Nicole Eccles - http://www.nicoleeccles.blogspot.com/
Vera Yates - http://www.lingshappyplace.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for hopping by today!  A random comment will be chosen from one of our design team member's blogs and announced on Monday, December 19th! There's also an exclusive Facebook prize! Check out the Graphic 45 Facebook page and leave a comment for your chance to win!  Good Luck!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Photo Bucket Issues

Hi All!  If you haven't already noticed, there are SEVERAL bare spots on my site right now where photos SHOULD be.... Apparently, I'm having some issues with Photobucket.  I hope to have these fixed ASAP - please bare with me..... Thank you!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Holiday Gift Tutorials

Hi Gang! I have a few super duper easy tutorials to share with you all today!  Ok, are you ready for the easiest tutorial in the universe!?  PERFECT for the holidays and super quick!

You can find these 'hoops' at any local craft store - even some dollar stores carry them.
Select your favourite Bo Bunny Trinkets and simply slide them onto the hoop.

You've just created the coolest wine charms ever!

Wine Charms
Supplies
Bo Bunny Trinkets: Blitzen

Ok, since that was just way too easy, I thought I'd do another one!! Again, this is SUPER de DOOPER easy and Quick! (who doesn't like quick when we're all rushing around right before the holidays right!?) These little sacs take no time to make and are perfect for those tiny treasures, gift cards, potpourri - anything you like!






Burlap Gift Sacs
Supplies
Bo Bunny Layered Chipboard: Father Christmas, Blitzen
Bo Bunny Buttons: Blitzen

That's all for today - I hope you enjoyed today's tutorials!  See you tomorrow!

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