New Magenta Paper Collection Arrived . . . Color Me Softly!

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Magenta's new paper collection, Color Me Softly, is at the store. We're so excited to be one of the first stores in the country to offer these beautiful papers.

Boscage Aroma

Dream Flight

Hint of Freshness

Tea Garden

Now that the paper collection has been officially released, I can post these pics from our visit to Magenta's headquarters in Montreal earlier this month.

From l-r, Nathalie Metivier; Susie Tracy; Helene Metivier; Valerie Dumais

Reviewing the final printer's proof of the
new paper collection, COLOR ME SOFTLY, at Magenta's headquarters.

Valerie Dumais, Magenta's Artistic Director, "loves"
the new paper collection she designed.

From the Graphic 45 blog . . . I wish I were home so I could make one of these!

It's a full day of spooky fun here on the Graphic 45 blog! First up is this amazing Boo Banner by Nicole Eccles. This isn't any ordinary banner. It contains a clever surprise using our Kraft Envelope Album Staples! We know you're going to love this sweet banner! Nicole has even prepared a great tutorial so you can create one of your very own! Check it out!

"I have been wanting to make a banner out of Graphic 45’s Kraft Envelope Album since I first received it in May. Initially I had thoughts of a spring banner with fairies, probably because it was still early in the year. But now that fall temperatures have set in I am ready to start getting out the Halloween décor! So a Boo Banner would be the perfect thing for the occasion! The envelope album couldn’t have been more perfect too! So easy to decorate, there is already a hole punched for hanging. Plus, then you have a pocket to put fun little tags or candy into!!" -Nicole Eccles

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Partial Embossing Technique used to create Envelope Book Boo Banner:

Kraft Envelope Album

Colorbox Decades Ink Photogenic

Embossing Folder

This technique can be used with any embossing folders! For this banner, I wanted an elegant yet haunted look, so I went with Cuttlebug’s Spider web Embossing Folder.

Step 1: Take apart album book by bending the binding and remove the pages. Remove cover, and use pages from the inside making sure they all have the same size tabs for hanging.

Step 2: Cut desired paper to size of envelope only, don’t include the tab, this will be decorated separately. I used Tour De France and Well Groomed for my banner.

Step 3: Adhere paper to envelope, and angle cut bottom on both sides, meeting at the center to create a v or flag shape. Make sure not to cut too high, or your tag will hang out!

Lightly Adhere bottom closed to create a pocket.

Step 4: Place envelope partially into embossing folder, angling to make sure paper doesn’t hit die cutting machine before envelope is embossed.

This takes a lot of turning and flipping to get it just right, and don’t be surprised if there is A LOT of your envelope still hanging out.

Step 5: Crank die cutting machine partially to emboss, making sure to stop before envelope hits machine and becomes crushed.

Step 6: Repeat to desired effect

Step 7: Once embossing is done, create a little age using a blending tool and Colorbox Decades Photogenic Ink. Ink to desired effect

Step 8: Using Ink Pad, directly drag ink across embossed area’s and edges of envelope to really make them pop.

Once complete, allow ink to dry, and decorate as desired!! Repeat for desired length of banner, alternating embossed area’s on each envelope!

Also, for added strength of your banner, trace shape onto chipboard, cut out and adhere to the back!

Supplies Used:

Graphic 45 Papers

An ABC Primer: Calico Kids, Building Blocks

Le Romantique: Well Groomed

Magic Of Oz: Magic Of Oz

Fashionista: Haute Couture

Graphic 45 Staples: Metal Button Staples, Envelope Tags, Kraft Envelope Album, Trim

Colorbox: Graphic 45 Decade Inks, Photogenic

Hampton Arts: Flourishes and Flowers Clear Stamps

May Arts: Black lace, fringe black ribbon, white roping, small black seam binding

Cuttlebug: Spiderweb Embossing Folder

Sizzix: Big Shot

Spellbinders: Eyelet Squares Nestabilites

Ranger: Platium Stickles, Rock Candy Distress Stickles, Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D Foam Squares, repositionable adhesive

Tombow: Color Glue Stick

Other: Clipart, Font(Old English), Printer, metal star stamping, vintage watch faces, crepe paper garland

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Next up is this fantastic Halloween treat box by Sherry Cheever. Spruce up your Halloween treats with this fabulous Hallowe'en in Wonderland box! The gorgeous colors and classic Sherry Cheever style is sure to infuse magic into any Halloween gift! This would also be a great box for your Halloween candy! After all, candy seems so much more delicious when it is plucked from a gorgeous box like this one! Sherry has even created a fun video to accompany this wonderful creation! What fun!

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Supplies:

Graphic 45 Papers: Hallowe’en in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter, Square Hare, Through the Looking Glass, Borders and Tags
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts: Grand Calibur®, S4-308 Labels One SM,S4-328 Foilage, S5-050 Rose Creations
Ranger Industries: Melting Pot; Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE); Matte Accents; Peeled Paint and Crushed Olive Distress Stains; Antique Linen and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks; Craft Sheet; Mister; Heat It Craft Tool; Pitch Black Alcohol Ink
Other: Seam Binding; idea-ology GrungePaper; Corsage Pin; Hot Glue Gun; Black Cardstock

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Let go of the disappointments, setbacks & regrets.

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