Bella Carta at Art 'n Soul

Webster's Pages 'Once Upon a Halloween' double-sided paper collection at Art 'n Soul has so many possibilities to create some great projects and unique cards for Halloween. Check it out . . . better yet, we invite you to come into the store to take a close-up and personal look! They're on the spinner rack. My Mind's Eye Halloween Lost & Found papers are on the paper racks under the table on the left.

I HAVE A PLAN FOR THESE BAGS . . .

I LOVE THESE OWLS!

This is a close-up of the black paper side . . . the pattern is extremely subtle!

HERE ARE THOSE OWLS AGAIN . . .

THIS IS THE 8X8 PAPER COLLECTION

SEI notified me today that the beautiful fall papers I ordered at CHA are being shipped as I write this. Yay! And Graphic 45's Bird Song paper collection should be arriving at the end of next week . . . as Susie says, "whoopee!"

Speaking of Graphic 45, look at these amazing paper crafts using this year's Graphic 45's Nutcracker Suite holiday collection. . . .

ENCHANTING CRAFTS FEATURING NUTCRACKER SWEET!

"Hello G45ers,

Welcome to another splendid day of crafts and smiles here at Graphic 45! We have some delightful treasures to share with you! Today is all about our enchanting new holiday collection Nutcracker Sweet. You are going to see the most divine creations from Alberto Juarez and Jim, The Gentleman Crafter. Today's crafts are full of so much joy and inspiration. We just know they're going to brighten your day. So lets get to it! First up is this gorgeous piece of home decor by Alberto Juarez. This is such a lovely idea and it looks fantastic! It combines jubilant holiday cheer with the elegant ballet theme in Nutcracker Sweet. This piece was made using the brand new Graphic 45 8x8 Matchbook Box! Alberto even created a downloadable pattern to show you how to create the beautiful ballet slippers! Here is what he had to say about this splendid work of art!

"I made this painting as decoration for Christmas or for a girl's room using as a base the matchbook 8x8 box, with the Nutcracker Sweet collection and making some dancers with the pattern attached. I printed and cut two pieces of each, one on each side, for both ballerina slippers." Alberto Juarez

Download Ballerina Slippers Pattern (ciick)

Supplies:
8x8 Matchbook Box
Metal Button Staples
Nutcracker Sweet 8x8 Pad
Snowflake Waltz
Nutcracker Sweet
May art pink ribbon
Imaginarium diecuts
Art glitter glimmer
pink glimmer mist
Want2Scrap pearls

Next we have another incredible Nutcracker Sweet creation. It's a gorgeous altered art box that contains a whimsical holiday scene. This was one of the gorgeous pieces created by Jim, the Gentleman Crafter that was on display in our booth at CHA. This piece also highlights some fabulous uses of our new Antique Metal Door Pulls, Ornate Metal Key Holes and Ornate Metal Label Holders! It's a world of wonder! Behold the holiday inspiration from Jim, The Gentleman Crafter!

Supplies:
Grapic 45 5x8 Altered Art Box
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Sugar Plum Fairy - Interior Wall Paper
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Beautiful Ballet - Interior Roof
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Clara's Dream - Top and Bottom Border Pieces, Gable, Candy Ornament for Tree
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Endearing Sentiments - Exterior House
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Nutcracker Sweet - Fussy Cut Nutcracker, Clara, Drape, Border
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Holiday Magic - Nutcracker, Clock, "N"
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Gingerbread Delights - Interior Wallpaper, Exterior trim
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Festive Fairytale - Art on interior Wall
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Land of Sweets - Roof
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet: Christmas March - Interior Tree Ornaments, Top and Bottom Base
Graphic 45 Metal Door Pulls
Graphic 45 Metal Key Plate
Graphic 45 Metal Label Holders
Graphic 45 Metal Button Brads
Graphic 45 Metal Stamped Brads
Small Glass Mirror
Copper Foil Tape -Mirror
Jolee's - Candy and package embellishments
Brush pine tree
Assorted wooden Balls
Red and Black Paint

That's all for today, G45ers. We hope you all enjoyed today's enchanting Nutcracker Sweet crafts. Big thanks to Alberto Juarez and Jim, the Gentleman Crafter for their amazing work today. We have more goodies in store for you on tomorrow's blog. Don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win this week's wonderful blog prize! Thank you all so much for stopping by today. We hope to see you again tomorrow!

Happy Papercrafting!"

Team Graphic 45

From Cheery Lynn Designs . . .

Pinwheel Doily Flower

"I have a bright and fun card to share with you today. I began with my Inverted Scalloped Lg Stacker dies for the card base; using a Square Lg Stacker die for the plaid DP panel. Using the new Pinwheel Doily with Angel Wing I die cut a base for my flower; created with Build a Flower #1, Embellishment #1 and the leaves from Judy's Blooms.

I used pop dots under the doily to give the card some dimension. Look how full and lovely the flower is. The last step was to add a Celtic Weave border and some Viva Decor Pearl pen accents. Finished size is 6" square.

Don't forget to check out this week's Stitch It Up challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at Cheery Lynn Designs."

Sandy

Els at Elizabeth Craft Designs has started making instructional videos . . .

Helene Metivier with Magenta offers beautiful flowers in beautiful 'colors' on her blog . . .

Magenta flower I.0354

"Several years ago I drew this flower that makes a lovely birthday card. It is an easy pattern to repeat and use as background. I have pleasure to use it again..."

Magenta rubberstamps: I.0354, 07.284.I
Inks: Tsukineko: Memento, Cantaloupe, Tangelo, Love Letter
Black Versafine
Memento green marker
Ranger Stickles et UsArtQuest Palette

Magenta rubberstamps: I.0354, 07.284.I
Inks: Tsukineko: Memento, Cantaloupe, Tangelo, Love Letter
Memento green marker
Ranger Stickles et UsArtQuest Palette