Nature Sketchbook "Memories" Frame with Graphic 45

“ “Every Moment You Create A Memory”….this is a motto that was laid on my heart when our son got married and was working all the time. I had to remind him that he was missing out on so many moments, so many memories because he was so busy making a living he forgot to make a life. A life filled with quiet times and times with his family and friends. Moments come and go quick but always remember they always will leave you with a memory!” 

Check out How to Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Frame by Pam Bray on Snapguide.

Adhere pretty pieces of pattern paper scraps behind chipboard pieces helps to create layers on projects and to create more interest to your layouts forming creative arched titles is a nice touch.

Using your own handwriting on a project not only adds a nice touch but it will also be a lasting memory

Materials Used:

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook 12 x 12 Papercrafting Pad

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook 12 x 12 Pattern & Stripes Papercrafting Pad

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Journaling & Epherema 

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Journaling Chipboard

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Decorative Chipboard

Graphic 45 12 x 12 Matchbox Box

Graphic 45 Metal Label Holders

Graphic 45 Metal Clothespins

Graphic 45 Metal Door Plates & Knobs

Other Supplies:  

Burlap Doily

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Art Deco Border & Corners

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Victoria Corners

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Scribbled Frames & Lines

Sizzix Typo Lower Letters Minuscule

Scallop Border Punch

Petaloo Flowers

Xyron Adhesive

Pop Dots

Scotch Quick Dry

Graphic 45 St Nicholas Sweet Treat Card with Graphic 45

Good Morning my beautiful Graphic 45 fans!!! The countdown to Christmas is on!!! I know if you are like me I always need a small "thinking of you" gift to give to a friend, teacher or other aquaintance to say Merry Christmas. This year I came up with a little sweet treat card to have available for just that.

Check out How to A Graphic 45 St Nicholas Sweet Treats Card by Pam Bray on Snapguide.

I hope I have inspired you to create a few quick and easy St Nicholas Sweet Treat Cards this Christmas Season or even make a few next year using other Graphic 45 Designer Papers. 
Thanks so much for stopping by. 
Merry Christmas
Pam

Supplies:

Graphic 45 St Nicholas 12” x 12” Pattern Paper

Graphic 45 St Nicholas 12” x 12” Pattern and Stripes Pad

Graphic 45 St Nicholas Chipboard

Graphic 45 St Nicholas Banners

Graphic 45 St Nicholas Ephemera Cards

Petaloo Botanica Flowers

Petaloo Darjeeling Flowers

Emerald Creek Supplies Candy Cane Charm

MayArts Ribbon Tan Twine

Kraft 12” x 12” Paper

Red Gingham Ribbon

Martha Stewart Scoreboard

WeRMemory Keepers Corner Punch

Adhesive

Glue Dots

Pop Dots

St Nicholas Merry Christmas Card and Blessing Boxes with Graphic 45

Hi all my Scrapbook Flair Fans...as we are getting ready for the Christmas season I was wondering do you have any fun family traditions. 

Today I am sharing one with you that our family does. 

Each year we give each of our family members a special ornament at Thanksgiving dinner.

 Each ornament has a small memory of what they experienced in that year; ie like two of our grandchildren became part of a swim team. 

This is a keepsake for each of them and allows them to have a fabulous time as they decorate their trees going through each of their special ornaments. Pam

Check out How to A Graphic 45 St Nicholas Merry Christmas Card by Pam Bray on Snapguide.

One of the other things I love, love, love to do is make special Christmas Cards. 

Today I created a 6" x 8" St Nicholas Merry Christmas Card. 

To see all the details of both of my projects make sure to check out my Snapguide and please feel free to follow me. 

Another fun idea is doing a Blessing Box for each of your family or to have at each table setting. 

You can place a small note for each of your guest, fill it with candy or some other special item. 

I hope you have enjoyed my photos of my St Nicholas Merry Christmas Card and Blessing Boxes. 

I would love to see and hear of some of your traditions and hope you have a fun filled holiday season. 

Hugs Pam

Graphic 45 Supplies

Graphic 45 St Nicholas 8” x 8” Pattern Paper Pad

Graphic 45 St Nicholas 12” x 12” Pattern and Strips Paper Pad

Graphic 45 St Nicholas 6” x 6” Pattern and Strips Paper Pad

Graphic 45 St Nicholas Chipboard Die Cuts

Graphic 45 St Nicholas Journaling & Ephemera Card

Graphic 45 Stamped Metal Brads

Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys

Other Supplies

Petaloo Sugar & Berries Cluster

Petaloo Mini Paper Poinsettia

Petaloo Red Crochet Lace Trim

Petaloo Chantilly Velvet Hydrangea

Petaloo Sugar Blooms x4

Xyron Creative Station

Xyron Permanent Adhesive

Xyron Permanent Adhesive Runner

Xyron Adhesive Dots

Sizzix Candy Box Die

Spellbinders Majestic Circles

1 ¼” Circle Punch

Tan Twine

Distress Tool

6” x 8” Kraft Card Base (12” x 8” Kraft Card Stock)

St Nicholas Wreath with Graphic 45, Petaloo and Xyron Blog Hop!

Hi Graphic 45ers!!! Today I have a double post so if you happen to stop by to check out my St Nicholas Advent Tree with Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts you can find the it HERE!!!

BUT....

If you stopped by to say hello and to check out my St Nicholas Wreath for the Xyron and Petaloo Blog Hop with Graphic 45 I am so glad you did!!!

I love holiday decorations….they just make me smile. 

The St. Nicolas Collection is so magical. 

I couldn’t resist making a wreath for my sweet daughter to display in her home.

I know she will love it!!!

Check out How to Create a St Nicholas Wreath by Pam Bray on Snapguide.

If you would love to see the step out on how to put the wreath together using Graphic 45 St Nicholas Designer Papers, Petaloo Flowers and Ribbon along with Xyron Adhesive check out my Snapguide tutorial. 

You will find close up photos of my St Nicholas Wreath. 

Now be sure to hop along on the Graphic 45, Xyron and Petaloo Blogs and leave a comment on each one as each is giving away some fabulous prize packages!

Supplies:

Graphic 45 12” x 12” St Nicholas Paper Collection

Graphic 45 12” x 12” St Nicholas Pattern & Solids PaperPad

Sizzix Tattered Poinsettia Die

Sizzix Mixed Media Christmas Die

Sizzix Paper Snowflakes

Petaloo Pine Cone & Berries Picks

Petaloo Cream Lace Trim

Petaloo Red Lace Trim

Petaloo Flower Soft Sweat Pea

Xyron Creative Station

Xyron 9” Permanent Adhesive

Xyron Glue Sticks

Xyron Adhesive Dots

Glue Gun & Glue Sticks

Pop Dots

Xacto Knife

Sanding Block

Soft Mat

Stylus

Tweezers

Clear Gemstones

Chipboard

Season's Greetings with May Arts Ribbon

It is never to early to start thinking about Christmas Cards!!!

Today I am  sharing my Season's Greetings Card using May Arts Ribbon 1.5 Sheer with Woven Ribbon Stripes Ribbon.

Distress edges of pattern paper. 

Adhere paper to top of card base. 

Tread 1.5 Sheer with Woven Ribbon Stripes Ribbon through chipboard "Season Greetings". 

(Place pop dots behind chipboard to hold it into place.) 

Wrap ribbon around the inside of card front. 

Tie a bow. 

  

Punch Santa image out with circle punch. 

Add to front of card with pop dots. 

Add poinsettias, small cones and berries to card. 

Cut ribbon ends. 

I hope you are inspired to grab some pretty Christmas paper and some pretty May Arts Ribbon to start designing your Christmas Cards. 

Thanks for stopping by today.

I am also sharing my card on the May Arts Ribbon Blog today, so make sure to stop by and check out all the new ribbons. 

Hugs Pam

May Arts Ribbon Used: 

1.5 Sheer with Woven Ribbon Stripes Ribbon

Other Supplies:

Graphic 45 St. Nicholas 8" x 8" Pattern Paper and Chipboard

Petaloo Mini Paper Poinsettia 

5 1/2" x 5 1/2" Kraft Card Base

Distress Tool

Pop Dots

Adhesive