Graphic 45 Christmas Mini Album

My goal was to make a Christmas mini album before Christmas, and I can't believe I actually did it.  It usually takes me forever to created a mini.  I'll start it, but take many days to add stamping and decorate it.  For this album, I used papers from Graphic 45's T'was the Night Before Christmas collection.

Black chipboard covers and pocket pages bound together with my Bind It All.
On the coil rings, I tied a bow with some tulle, and hung some holiday charms.

Here are the pages inside:

I made a video to take you through the interactive pages:



Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!
                                  
                                                Hugs, Mimi

PTI June 2014 Blog Hop

Hello!  I love this month's inspiration photo and the sketch and colors schemes.  Here is my card:

The background is stamped with Background Basics Text Style and Fancy Flourishes.  The main images come from the Iconic Images stamp set.  Here are some close up shots:

Here is the sketch:

I created a video in making this card and will upload later today.  Papers by Graphic 45.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

                                                          Hugs, Mimi

Edit to add video:

Mother's Day 2014

Happy Mother's Day!  I made a card for my mom last week so I can mail it out to her.  I used one of my favorite Graphic 45 paper collection:  A Ladies Diary.  The banner tag, doily, and stamped/die cut flower are made from Papertrey Ink. 

I stamped the inside as well and added a border sticker.

I used Sketch#98 from Cardabilities:

Thanks for stopping by!
                                                       Hugs, Mimi

Botanical Tea Butterfly Project

Hello!
I have a project share with lots of pictures.  It's artwork that I plan to display in my craftroom.  I used a butterfly die from Accucut, but instead of using the die cut shape of the butterfly, I used the negative, or leftover space.  I wanted to not waste any of the papers and also show different ways of using the die shapes. 

The pages are curled and slightly lifted off the page to create a dimensional look.  The base is made of medium weight chipboard and covered with the papers.  Here are more close up pictures:

 

The paper collection is Botanical Tea by Graphic 45, and I used some embellishments by Prima Marketing. 

 Come watch my video taking you through my project:



Thanks for stopping by!
                                       Hugs, Mimi

Botanical Tea Set

Hello!  I wanted to play around with the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea collection and created a set containing a card, tag pocket, and matchbook to hold a tea bag.

The flowers and seam binding I stained with Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays.  The stamp set I used is Papertrey Ink's Tea for Two.  I used the Graphic 45 Kraft Tags Large and folded it to create a pocket to hold a gift card.  The matchbook flips open to reveal a glassine bag to hold a tea bag.  Added a paper doily and some flat back pearls to finish it off.

Thanks for taking a peek.

                                                    Hugs, Mimi

Couture Fashion Album

I've been working on a project using Graphic 45's Couture collection for a while now, trying to get it just right.  This envelope album is very similar to Graphic 45's black policy envelope, but it is an Accucut envelope die which I used on some black cardstock.

I did a lot of stamping to create some journaling spots to tuck into the pockets.

The Tim Holtz Sizzix filmstrip die was used on this page. 

I made a video as well talking more about the album:



Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!

                                                       Hugs, Mimi

Papertrey Ink birthday card

I made a birthday/anniversary card for Papertrey Ink.  The card uses paper from the Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments collection.  I also added a Prima metal clockface and flower, as well as some seam binding ribbon, string, and a fabric flower.

I decorated the inside of the card as well:

I also used Papertrey Ink's vintage cream and melon berry cardstock, plum pudding satin ribbon, as well as various dies.  I intentionally used 7 different stamp sets on this card.  Can you guess which ones they are?  Hint: the 7th stamp is from the Trademarks stamp set that I used on the back of the card.

Love creating with Papertrey Ink, and especially together with my other favorite goodies from Graphic 45 and Prima Flowers.  I enjoyed in participating in the festivities.  I wish them continued success in the years to come.
Thanks for stopping by!
                                                    Hugs, Mimi

Edit to add video to share the stamps I used:

A Ladies Diary Card

I made a card for a coworker who retired last month.  I wanted to make it extra special for her.  I used Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary paper and stickers to create the easel card:

The stamps are from Papertrey Ink: Simply Jane, Calendar Basics, and Celebrations stamp set and coordinating die.  I also used I Am Roses flowers, added doilies, lace trim, string, pearl flourish, and ivory ribbon.

The sticker tag on the bottom is what holds the easel card up.  I added a little chipboard piece behind it to prop it up.

I made a pocket on the inside of the card to hold a couple of journaling cards for us coworkers to sign.  It will also be a place to put our gift card for her. 
More close up shots:

Thanks for taking a look!
                                                        Hugs, Mimi

Nov. IAR Challenge

There is a challenge over at the I Am Roses blog to create with your favorite flower.  Mine is the carnation.

On this project, I used carnations, leaves, and stamen by I Am Roses.  This card was also made for the Graphic 45 November challenge on Facebook to make a thank you card.  I used Graphic 45's French Country papers, stamp, and chipboard piece (behind the flower cluster).  Other products used is a Spellbinders die, Papertrey Ink thank you stamp, black seam binding and lace trim. 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

                                               Hugs, Mimi

Crafty Secrets Merci Card

This week, the sponsor for the Shabby Tea Room is Crafty Secrets, and I have to play along, since I love their stamps.  It is week #185 and it's an Apple Theme.  Here is the card I created:

The red panel is stamped with images from the Crafty Secrets French Mail stamp collection, and the fruit image is taken from the Summertime Images and Journal Notes.  The Merci sentiment is backed on black chipboard.  Other supplies include Graphic 45 French Country 6x6 paper pad, Papertrey Ink sentiment, Spellbinders Rose Creations die, Sizzix embossing folder, Spare Parts metal, some twine, and ribbon.

I have a video on Youtube showing how I created this card:



Note:  This video may not be seen on mobile devices due to song copyright.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks for stopping by!!

                                                  Hugs, Mimi
                                              

Mojo Monday 300th Sketch

I saw that they're having a celebration at the Mojo Monday blog and wanted to join in.  Here is the card I made based on the sketch

I used the 8x8 French Country paper pad by Graphic 45 and the coordinating stamp set to created the sentiment focal image.  The base is Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate cardstock and the doily die cut from the G45 paper is also a Papertrey Ink doily die.  Added a burlap trim and I Am Roses sunflower and leaves to complete the card.

Thanks for taking a look.

                                                 Hugs, Mimi

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Tag

I found another challenge to participate in.  It's the Festive Friday blog challenges.  Here is a tag I made for this week's challenge of incorporating a tree in your project:

I used Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet paper collection.  The tree was die cut with Papertrey Ink's Christmas Tree die.  I backed some pattern paper with chipboard to create little presents under the tree.  Added bells and ribbon to complete the tag. 

Thanks for taking a look.
                                                  Hugs, Mimi

Secret Garden card set

I was inspired to create some cards using the sketch on Cardabilities.  These cards are based on sketch #76:

Here are the cards I made:

The base of the card measures 5 1/2 by 4 and is made from the Graphic 45 8x8 Secret Garden paper pad.  I stamped the coordinating Secret Garden stamps with Versamark on the center panel, which is from the Secret Garden 6x6 paper pad and also used the coordinating chipboard pieces.  I used Papertrey Ink's Pretty Peonies stamp set and dies, I Am Roses, Memory Box leaf die, Spare Parts brad, feather, Prima Junkyard Findings clock face, Michaels key, string, and seam binding. 

Thanks for stopping by.

                                              Hugs, Mimi