Well, hello there! Thanks for visiting my blog.
Today I have something a little different happening, its the Graphic 45 DT audition and yep, I'm throwing my hat in the ring.
Over the last few days I've put together the following projects to showcase my work using Graphic 45's beautiful designs. From a card, to a layout. Something "off the page" and something similar to a mini album (let's just call it that shall we?!). I had such fun creating these items and am super excited to have the chance to audition.
So without further ado, let's take a look at what I've created.....
First is a Graphic 45 shadowbox which I decorated using the sublime Precious Memories collection....
The photo is of my twins at 6 months old. I had noticed in one of the stamps that there was a picture of twins, and I just couldn't resist tying the two together!
In this next photo you'll see layers upon layers of gorgeous product. Chipboard, resin, flowers, a doily. It all just fitted in so perfectly to the wee square and I loved being able to use both the 'It's a girl' and 'It's a boy' chipboard tags.
Behind some of the decorations, I used a gorgeous die cut hexagonal pattern. I felt it gave a bit more dimension to the piece without taking away from the main designs.
And in this next piece, I cut out the same picture 4 times, then layered them slightly overlapping each other so it's really dimensional.
Across the top I added some gorgeous flowers, and more die cuts.
My next project is a fun little mail box. Traditional 'American' style. I found a free template online to cut out my papers, then I glued it all together and added some cool decorations. I have used the Precious Memories collection again.
I loved the 'Special Delivery' sticker which matched the mailbox perfectly! Inside I put a little envelope which was part of the collection.
Inside I added another little note...
Here's a closer look at the side of the mailbox.
Isn't that stamp just divine? Sigh.
For my next project I've changed collections and am using "Time to Flourish". If you haven't seen this collection, you need to take a look. There are two pages for each month meaning you can use them for yearly type projects.
Which is exactly what I did. I've wanted to create a perpetual calendar for birthdays for a long time. We did have one, but in the move it was lost somewhere. So that's what I did.
I've kept the 'basic' design the same on each monthly page with stamps or similar across the bottom of the page, the dates on one side of the page and flowers/patterns on the side of the page.
Each month the dates change sides of the page....
Here's what I did with August....
And finally December (otherwise we'd be here forever!):
My next project is a card. I was aiming for dimension and think I've achieved it. What do you think?
Each layer is one piece of 6x6 paper which has a graduated sized hole die cut in the middle of it. I then layered them with the smallest hole on the bottom and the largest hole on the top.
Here's a closer look.
Inside I added a sticker over a doily, and one of the negative pieces from the die cut holes from the front of the card. Was great to keep the cards continuity going on the inside.
My final project is a layout using the Time to Flourish collection again.
I've used a couple of photos of my daughter and I as the base of the layout, then embellished with the Time to Flourish collection.
Well, that's it.
I hope you've enjoyed taking a look at what I've created, and possibly even get some inspiration from them.
All the very best wishes to anyone who is auditioning for the G45 team. It's an amazing company and one I would be honored to represent.
Every one of your creations are absolutely beautiful Trina. I love your choice of Graphic45 collection that you used. All the very best!!
Posted by: Lainie | March 22, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Wow!!! Beautiful projects... Love your shadow box especially... Best of luck and hope to see your name on the top 25... Cheers!!!
Posted by: Katie | March 22, 2015 at 11:41 PM
Good luck Trina. It looks beautiful!
Posted by: Tina wijnhiud | March 23, 2015 at 12:05 AM
You are so talented Trina. Good luck I am sure you'll be placed in the top 25,
Posted by: denise | March 23, 2015 at 02:50 AM
Absolutely beautiful Trina, you are a very talented lady xx
Posted by: Elaine | March 23, 2015 at 07:09 AM
The very best of luck, Trina. Such beautiful projects. I especially like the mailbox idea.
Posted by: Judy | March 23, 2015 at 08:19 AM
You have created some beautiful things, well done and good luck :)
Posted by: Brenda | March 23, 2015 at 09:22 AM
Wow!!! I love what you've created Trina. Good luck with your audition. I'm sure you will do well :)
Posted by: Ann Eade | March 23, 2015 at 08:13 PM
good luck..we love your work xxxx
Posted by: mandyb | March 24, 2015 at 06:14 PM
Trina these samples are stunning and really show off the Graphic papers beautifully. Good luck with the audition.
Posted by: Pauline Parker | March 29, 2015 at 12:26 AM