Re-Creations: Graphic 45

Monday, April 21, 2014

The earth is the Lord's. . .

The earth is the Lord's and everything in it! Psalm 24.1
In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10

Designed to fit in a frame (see below)

Old: Flowers & Doily ~ New: Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys & Bird Song Paper

CHACB Challenge #6: Sketch Challenge (with a twist)

The current challenge at Craft Hoarders Anonymous is to: a Sketch Challenge, with a Twist!Use the sketch below as inspiration for creating your project. You can modify the sketch to create a card, scrapbook layout, altered canvas, mini book cover, and so on. Now, for the TWIST! You must search your hoard and find one item that is OLD and one item that is NEW and use them BOTH on your project. Show us how you combine older items from your stash with something recently purchased. Twist it up!!

One talented participant (selected from both April Challenges) will receive this fabby prize for their work donated by Hampton Art. Hampton Art, founded in 1980 in picturesque Long Island, NY, has been inspiring stampers, crafters and papercraft enthusiasts for over 20 years. They have a portfolio of brands including Hampton Art™, Studio G™, Diffusion, Ditto™ and Ki Memories®, acquired in 2012.

You have until Sunday, May 4 at midnight PDT to prepare, submit and link up your project to the CHAC Blog

Project Description

So thankful to the Lord that he has given us this wonderful creation. This project was created as a gift for my the best sister in the whole world: mine! My last project was a card for my mother. I am so very blessed for the Lord's gift of both of these dear women. . .My sister's birthday was actually last month on the first day of spring, which is most fitting for her, but she wasn't coming back to the mainland until this month, and over to visit until this week!

It was designed to fit in the frame, but was really difficult to photograph without glare, so I took it out of the frame. . .I thought up decorating the frame, but decided against it and went with a more crisp look.

Since our challenge was "a sketch with a twist," I twisted the sketch by turning it on its side and shifting the main image panel. . .if you haven't worked with one of Gloria's sketches, give it a try, she's a master sketch designer!

From the Stash

Paper: Black, Suede
Designer Paper: Graphic 45 Bird Song
Ink: Versafine Onyx, Ranger Distress Antique Linen
Accessories: Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys, Assorted flowers from Gloria Stengel ages ago, Wilton doily, twine, Thrifty's $5 shadowbox frame, Stampendous Clear Embossing Powder, Our Daily Bread Designs Custom Die Ornate Borders and Flowers

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Ornate Border Sentiments

Please visit the rest of the design team to see some AMAZING projects.

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

Monday, March 3, 2014

He answers!

Call to me and I will answer you. Jeremiah 33:3

CHACB Challenge #3: Vintage or Retro

With Graphic 45 sponsoring the prize package, we're honoring their style with our current challenge at Craft Hoarders Anonymous: let's see what you can make in a vintage or retro style. Do you hoard lace or vintage hat pins? Do you snap up all the postcards at yard sales? Do you love mid-century modern? Do you long for avocado appliances and orange shag carpets? Show your vintage or retro spin on a paper crafting project.

And one talented participant will receive a prize for their work donated by Graphic 45. You have one week remaining to prepare and submit your project by linking up at the CHAC Blog. The deadline for linking up is Sunday, March 16 at midnight PST.

Graphic 45 is an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company— owned and operated by a mother (Diane Schultz) and her two daughters (Aimee and Charee Filimoehala). Together they 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 or home decor project. Please visit the Graphic 45 Website or Facebook page for more information.

From the Stash

This verse is such a sweet reminder of the faithfulness of the Lord and was given to His prophet Jeremiah "while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison" when the southern kingdom of Judah was taken into captivity (the northern kingdom had fallen years before). It was given to Jeremiah in order to encourage the Lord's people that they would not remain in captivity forever, but that He would free and restore them to Himself.

It is a message of encouragement even for today, as the Lord does not change. His children, those who are in Christ, are to call upon Him and we can be certain that He will answer. . .it may not be in the way we would expect, but it will always be in the way that is best for our eternal good and His glory. He also promises to answer those who call out to Him for respite, those who recognize their neediness and dependency and insufficiency, those who are hungry and thirsty. . .call on Him: He WILL answer!

About this card and the paper I've hoarded: My father started working for Pacific Bell when I was four. He retired after 30 years. When I discovered this paper from Graphic 45, a bought a sheet so I could make my dad a card. . .I hoarded the scraps and even after this card, have a couple of small pieces left!

Supply List

Designer Paper: Graphic 45 Communique Party Line
Ink: Versa Mark, Versa Fine Onyx, Ranger Distress Antique Linen and Vintage Photo .

Accessories From the Stash: Ticking fabric torn and dyed with tea bags; chipboard frame (K and Company) embellished with embossing powder; wire twisted around a pencil; Stampin' Up Brad; K & Company tape; nameless adhesive brass gems, Stampendous Clear Embossing Powder.
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 5