Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Graphic 45, Want 2 Scrap & Art Glitter Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome on this wonderful Tuesday!! 
All week long we have joined forces with not one, but two amazing scrapbook companies to bring you TONS of inspiration!!! 
And of course, can't forget the prizes that could be won!!!

Graphic 45 will be giving away a total of 4 prizes this week!!!
2 Prizes could be won by just hopping along and being inspired. 
 Leave your comments along the way to be entered.

AND

Drop by Graphic 45's Facebook and Pinterest this week and see what other prizes you could win!!!

Here is what you could win from leaving comments along the Hop...



Definitely don't want to miss out on these wonderful goodies!!!



Here is a little info about all the amazing companies involved!



Graphic 45 Bio:

Graphic 45 an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company­— owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters. Together we 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.




Want 2 Scrap Bio:

Want2Scrap™ manufacturers rhinestones lines including the specialty Nestabling™ line along with the newly released Nestaboard™ chipboard line that coordinates perfectly with the Spellbinders™ Nestabilies™ die templates. Want2Scrap™ also manufacturers their own line chipboard albums and accents, acrylic albums, and multi-layered laser designs and other fine scrapbooking products. Want2Scrap™ brings ease of use and flexibility in their product lines by offering products uniquely tailored to its customers’ needs.

ART Glitter Bio:

Spread the Sparkle! Be it cosmetics, scrapbooking, t-shirts, cards, jewelry, quilts, rock star toes, home decor or even cement...everything is better with Art Glitter on it! Barbara Trombley opened Art Institute Glitter, Inc. in 1982 and now supplies artists and artisans, crafters and craftsmen with more than 400 brilliant cosmetic quality glitter colors and industrial-strength adhesives. Art Glitter products have been featured on “The New Martha Stewart Show”, “Carol Duvall Show”, HGTV, Home Shopping Network and several times in “Martha Stewart Living Magazine” including this upcoming December, 2009 issue. Thousands of retail stores throughout the world carry Art Glitter products. Barbara’s first book, “Glitter Artistry: Bags, Tags & Cards,” was warmly received by artists in 2006 and is still a big hit today (Sterling Publishing, Inc.). Art Glitter’s retail showroom is located in Historic Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona.

Now for a little inspiration!


For my project, I decided to play with Graphic 45's fun and wonderful Happy Haunting line with a mix of An ABC Primer to create a little Handmade Halloween Decor.


Lately I have been seeing more and more of these.  This is an Art Block measuring 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". 
Just a nice 1/2" thick piece of wood decorated for the wall or to set around.


Halloween is my favorite time of the year, so you can imagine how excited I was to see Graphic 45 release the Happy Haunting line!!   With so many tiny little elements that can be cut out and used in so many ways, like this Halloween banner, or the checker boarder!!
LOVE!!


The Art Glitter made the perfect accent that tied the entire block together.  Used as a border around the outside edge.  Also, it was great for converting a plain metal star, into a Bright and Shiny orange star. 
But my favorite of all was the purple chunky glitter used around the outside of the rosette.


Even had these little fun chipboard gears created from Imaginarium Designs that were the perfect addiction!!


And don't forget the addition of some amazing Want 2 Scrap Flourishes.  These are great for so many things used as is, or cut them up to make them really stretch far!


And the whole thing finished off with a cute pumpkin center!! 

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by and joining in the HOP!!
Don't forget to join in the fun all week long, and leave your comments along the way for a chance to win some wonderful prizes!!

Here is the schedule for today and the rest of the week!!
Happy Hopping!!

Monday, July 23rd
Denise Hahn: http://www.inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/
Laura Denison: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
Susan Lui: http://luv2scrap-pages.blogspot.com/

 











 

 






171 comments:

Diana Fernandez said...

your project is very festive!!! I am loving this hop! Thank you so much!

Nancy Dailey said...

I love these blocks for adding a festive touch to home decor! Your design is awesome!

Cindy said...

Love this project, loving this paper collection!

Sharon Y said...

Love this! I'm a big Halloween fan too so it's great to get some inspiration. This art block size is fun.

Chai Dackermann said...

This is awesome, Love the Halloween paers and the glitter. Thanks for sharing.

lynn said...

my favorite theme - this is wonderful, love the bits and pieces!

Judy Webb said...

Loving this hop and all the gorgeous and cute projects.

wendyportc1 said...

Love this! You continue to inspire me, thank-you!!

Jess said...

Beautiful and so much fun!

Jan said...

I love the glitter around the rosette, such a great idea and the size is great too. I could see this in a banner, I just love it. Jan

Darlene said...

WOW! What a clever creation! Love all the different elements ... very festive!!
Darlene
DAR'S CRAFTY CREATIONS

My Studio Voice said...

Love the "you are here" note on the schedule. It made me smile. Halloween is wonderful isn't it. So ripe for doing wonderful things like your project. Great job. The pumpkin rosette is really nice.

Debb McR said...

I love this hop and all of your ideas. I use Want 2 Scrap embellishments on my cards and receive rave reviews. I follow your blog and your designs are amazing. You are a true inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Very Nice...I love these papers!

Nanna said...

Thank you. I'm loving this blog hop.
So many talented people and great products.
Love your Halloween block.

Unknown said...

Great decorating idea! I love Halloween, too!!

Gwen said...

Wonderful project. Great use of the paperline.

Karen Wedding said...

I love Halloween too. The glitter is fabulous. I especially like the purple glitter on the rosette. So nice.

Jessica Buffa said...

Love this decor item...super job on the rosette with the chunky glitter. Love the outer edge with just that bit more of glitter. Truly wonderful!
:O)
Jessica S
New follower from the Hop!

Auntie Em said...

What a great Hallowe'en wall hanging! I love the frill around the border and all the sparkly accents. So many pretty things to see on it.
Thanks for sharing! :)

kim said...

I love Halloween and this project just hit home. i can not wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing with us.

Kim
k1i2m3@cox.net

Miriam Prantner said...

What a fun piece! I love the fringe around the outside and chunky glitter! so fun!

simply monica said...

Awesome project this paper line has so much potential for different uses. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

fusiafscrapping said...

Love the decor. Great job!

Anonymous said...

Ohhhh what a great idea and I can see me making something like it using a small canvas.

My eye was immediately drawn to the chunky glitter on the rosette, it really sparkles. Overall I love the entire piece. Looking forward to more of your work.

Lisa T.

Marge said...

How FUN is this?!!! I LOVE making Haloween decor projects for my grown 'kids' and they thoroughly enjoy decorating for this FUN holiday which brings out the 'kid' in all of us!!! TFS your sweet project!!!

Drifty Wright said...

How fun!! I love the block idea--can be used in so many ways with so many Graphic 45 collections. And awesome bling!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

Eugene Bellion said...

I love Halloween, and this is fantastic. Have a new great niece I think would love this on her shelf for her 2nd Halloween. Thanks.

TheBiscuitScraps said...

What's more fun than Halloween and Bling! This collection will really lend itself to a lot of fun Halloween crafting.

Unknown said...

I love the block idea, too. You don't need a stand to show it off!!! The colors are wonderful and I live the ways that you used the glitter on the metal and the chunky glitter on the edge of the rosette. All of your details are terrific. TFS.

Unknown said...

Lol ... I meant that I "love" the way you used the glitter

Crafty Aunt Dee said...

What a fun project. Love the bling that sets off the papers and design. Great job.

Kimberly said...

How fun to see the Halloween projects already. one of my favorite times of the year! I love your use of glitter and bling, two of my very favorite things! thank you for sharing your work and participating in the hop. Happy creating!!

Anonymous said...

The Hallowe'en projects are some of my favorites! Well done! The jock-o-lantern at the center really sets it!

Kathie said...

I love Halloween and this is adorable!

Juliana Montoya - ILuvVintageScrap said...

What a fun project!!!! Love it!!! I can't wait to use this paper for one of my Halloween projects hehe!
hugz
Juliana

Sharka said...

I'm a huge Hallowe'en nut... both Happy Hauntings (my fav) and Olde Curiousity Shop papers work so well together in your project. Thanks for sharing your creation with us today :)

Peggy said...

Soooooo cute!! I can see them all over my house! Love Halloween. It's my favorite Holiday. I'm getting my paper today and can't wait to play with it. I just might make something like what you made. Thanks for the inspiration.

Carole said...

I love halloween too - this is so cute - lots of fun details to enjoy !! Awesome design ~

Kimbo said...

So fun!!! Love this

cmcscraps said...

Love the orange and Black combo!

sharon g said...

I am NOT usually into glitter, but it added so much to this AMAZING project, I'm sold!!

Unknown said...

I love your Halloween decoration! You are a great inspiration and I can't wait to start playing with this G45 Halloween line!

Scottishrose said...

Love Halloween & your design is soooo darling & I can't wait to "play" too with this new Halloween paper from Graphic 45!

calldbyhisname7 said...

The Halloween collection is awesome. Thank you for taking the angled views of your project so that we can see the dimension added to your project. Beautiful work!

Anonymous said...

Great idea for a halloween wall plaque! Love it

Ramona

Maxine Hodges said...

Love your Halloween book. The glitter, book and the papers make this an awesome project

Paula Calvanico said...

As always I love seeing what you've created!

Pau
A

My Creative Chateau said...

Super fun Halloween project!!! You nailed it with adding the orange glittered star. All the detail packed into this little project are delightful

Sherry said...

Gorgeous work, thank you for sharing!

Gretchen Wilson said...

I just love this fun Halloween project. It is so cute.

langeatheart said...

Begining to see what is really possible with these new paper lines and companies! Your project is outstanding I love how it just pops! TFS!

orfanannie said...

I hadn't thought about blocks for home dec, but you inspired me to get some for each holiday! Just a little touch of Halloween to place here and there about the house for holiday spirit! thanks!

Naomi said...

Very cute layout! Thanks for sharing your talent!

tmmarx said...

What fun? so unique.

Kristina M. Anderson said...

So cute! Just love it. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love new ideas for projects. Thanks.

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Such a fun piece! I love that glittery clock....

Jane Tregenza/Seriously Scrapbooking said...

Nicole
Other one of your creative and amazing projects, love all of it, thanks for sharing

Gloria Stengel said...

I knew that you would adore the Halloween line! Very cool project! I cannot wait for fall to see what else you come up with!

Anna said...

Your project made me want to have Halloween here, where I live :) Thank you for showing it!

Kaatje said...

wonderfull and a great homedecor for the halloweentime. love it.

Unknown said...

Spooky-cool!! Love how you used the glitter.

Manhattan Mandie said...

Love your project! Halloween is my favorite time of year to!

Lisette Baker said...

Love, love, love, love, love! I am terrible at actually using craft supplies. I have these papers and I have wooden blocks and I love what you have done with them:)

Ms Scrapmess said...

Great piece! Love the pumpkin clock:)

Connie L. Riley said...

Nicole, Halloween is my favorite holiday and I absolutely loved you decorated block--it is great for a home decor piece or a party table decoration! Thanks for the great ideas and for sharing your talent.

Blu Butterfly Creations said...

Love your projects! I can't wait to get my hands on some of this new paper

Nat Laney said...

Great Halloween project. Just love it

geminivisionsart said...

Halloween is my FAVE!! Love this project, fab job, and I cannot wait to get this paper!!

Holly said...

Very fun, I love it!!

Rea' said...

Awesome inspiration lady ! Love this art block, I like how you've got the bling, glitter and grunge thing going on, and the combination of paper collections. That purple glitter is so awesome

Tammy said...

Nicole!!
You do a super great job!! You are very creative and have a gifted eye:) Thank you for sharing and allowing me to glean from yo how to combine the Art glitter, the Want 2 Scrap and Graphic 45 together for a winning project:) be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com

Diane said...

Oh yeah, love the Happy Haunting line, too...love those vintage Halloween images and stamps!! Love your projects.....ver nice!!

Leslie said...

this is great, going to buy this line tonight.

MsMad said...

I just love Halloween stuff and yours is soooooo cute !!!

Kathy Oates said...

Cool little art block, would make a lovely scary decoration or gift.

Pam said...

Fabulous project! I love crafting for Halloween & Happy Haunting is fantastic!

stampingbowd said...

Fabulous Halloween block!!!! So many fun elements to look at!

Sandydee said...

I love Halloween also. Really liked your project. I also love this paper and the glitter and bling go so well with it.

mitz said...

.. a **hauntingly** fab project.. such deatils that went inot this.. amazing
mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

Angela said...

Such a great quirky project.
So much fun.

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Absolutely fabulous block. I love Halloween too. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Velma

Tracy said...

Great project, love the Halloween design.

linda said...

very cute Halloween decoration! I love that glittered star behind the medallion.

Camille Short said...

Oooooh! I love this project!

Karen said...

Great Halloween projects! Hard to picture that crisp October night in the sweltering heat of July, so thank you for the breath of cool and creativity!

Krystal's Life said...

I love Halloween as well! Wonderful project! Thanks for sharing! -Kris-

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Wow!! So funky and fun!

Cahos' Chaos said...

Very beautiful. Great colors. TFS

Vail said...

Such a fun project, love these papers and sparkle.

Rozy said...

Great Halloween project! you just can't go wrong with those papers! Your work is amazing!

Peggy said...

Great holiday project. Love all the details especially the art glitter.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Michell said...

I really love your work! Thank you for sharing your talent with me! I really enjoyed all of it
Great project ideas for the hoildays!

Lanna said...

What cute layouts for Happy Haunting. I alwayas do the same old thing for Halloween, this was such a great idea. Lanna from Utah

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is sooooooooooooooo fun!! I love love love love the star and loveeeeeeeee the trim!!!

Michell said...

I really love your work! Thank you for sharing your talent with me! I really enjoyed all of it

Mary G. said...

This is fabulous! The mixture of the embellishments is perfect!! LOVE this!!!

Loly Borda said...

What a fun project! TFS
Loly Borda

Unknown said...

What amazing detail! Nicole you did a fantastic job at this. I did the first photo of the pumpkin, so cute! Thanks for taking the time to share with us all!

rlovew said...

Such a fun piece!

Trish Molnar said...

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! Your project and the Happy Hauntingly collection are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

Cathy L. said...

Time for the holidays, love your idea with G45 papers and love the blog hop!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

How cool is this! Love Halloween too. Sparks my imagination for sure. Thanks for sharing. :)

Tuikku said...

Its awsome i like it a lot :)

Linda said...

Love your Halloween Decor project!! Thanks so much for sharing

Anonymous said...

spooky!

Unknown said...

What an awesome Halloween project. Love all your work.

Cynthia Chan said...

Beautiful Halloween!!

The Hare Hutch said...

Thanks for a great Halloween decor idea.

Words and Pictures said...

Such a fun piece... amazing details and textures - what a great hop!

Unknown said...

I love haunted mansions, I love bats, I love gears, I love halloween, I love this project!! :-) It makes me smile and shows me all kinds of elements that I adore. Thank you for sharing such a fun project!

YuliaM said...

Interesting!

Suzanne said...

Love, love, love anything Halloween.

Mokinita said...

Hey Nicole,

Halloween must be so much fun... I live in Portugal so we do not hava a tradition to celebrate halloween as you guys. But I really enjoy that time and try to pass on to my 4yr son what it means and the fun of it. Over here we start to dress up like Halloween and ehre and there the kids go out to ask for trick or teat, so cute!
I really enjoyed your Art Block, so fun and with tons of bling and glitter.
What an amazing ride this has been visiting all the talented people blog, thanks for sharing.
Take care
Monica

Helen said...

Happy Hauntings has such great images just waiting to be used for so many projects. Very inspiring!

Unknown said...

Beautiful addition to your halloween decorations.

Katerina Komissarova said...

it's just great!

Dora said...

It is my first visit to your blog, thanks to the giving away, but I am very happy to see your fabulous suggestions - I think I'm going to try and make something similar with my 6 year-old daughter and her 4 friends that are going to spend some days with us in August - they love these kinds of work!

Tarnished Rose said...

Awesome! Love the Halloween theme.

Smiles~
Marilyn

toni said...

Love this little. Art block so much detail great use of the papers and embellishments my shopping list is growing as i w ork my way through this fabulous inspiring blog hop

Renee V said...

Great project!! Love the starts, the glitter is awesome, especially love the chunky purple!

Maggy_Tronche said...

Hi!! Love this project!! The colors combination is so cool!!! Thanks a lot for the inspiration! Big hugs.. Maggy :)

Tanya said...

Awesome, love it!! :)

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

I love that this design can be made into a fun scrapbook page or card. Great job.

Terry said...

such a cute project. I love it!

Luv 2 Create said...

Fabulous!!!!
Marcie

cyndie2010 said...

I just love your project. I do not do much holloween but this is just the right touch. Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. Cyndie

48scrappin said...

Love the colors of your creation! The pumpkin in the center is just the right touch!

shari said...

What a great project, love it. Shari (cricutrookie)

Janetcraft said...

love the fun fun colors, really match the Halloween theme!

Janetcraft said...

love the fun fun colors, really match the Halloween theme!

Anonymous said...

You have really rocked this paper with glitter and W2S. Love it.

Julie Shearer said...

Awesome !! I love Halloween and these pieces are great ! TFS.

Raven said...

What a wonderful block of art. I have not seen these before.

Jillisgram said...

I love your project --- thanks for the idea! Val from IL.

Lucy E. said...

Really cute project!

nzillingworth said...

A little inspiration, lol its coming out of my ears . Fab projects with immense colour and vision xxx thank you for sharing

teresa said...

Very cute ..love it !

Caryn S said...

OK MUST get an art block and decorate! This looks like too much fun and what a fantastic job you did on it. This is such a great paper collection. TFS!

Jan Garber said...

Cool Halloween decor! Gorgeous autumn papers!

KellyL. said...

I LOVE anything Halloween - super cute!

HawaiianLibrarian said...

Amazing project...loving the bling and glitter and dimensions. Mahalo for sharing.

christi said...

cute items. i love the star.

Sue D said...

Great Halloween decor--love the gears.

Paperpretties said...

what a great Halloween project! Thanks for sharing. :)

Jeniff said...

Your project is amazing. I love it!

Karenladd said...

Ooooh, love your fun Halloween project...Graphic 45 papers are fabulous! Love the vintage look!

Dragonlady said...

Loving all the dimension on your creation. the papers are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.

Hugs Ali x

Unknown said...
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Rosemary Woodruff said...

I love "Happy Halloween" things....so jolly and clever!

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

I will have to try this block thing, too. Great idea for seasonal decorations! Yours is terrific!!

texasbarb said...

Really cute idea to celebrate Halloween!

IrishPippi said...

I, too, love Halloween. Super cute project!

Arlene said...

Adorable! Love the chunky purple Art Glitter! Goes perfectly with the Happy Haunting papers! :-)

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

So funky and cool! Great job!!

BlueCrayons said...

loving your decor. its so cute.

michsmith1973 said...

Super SPooktacular:)

Unknown said...

Loving this - and I know of a friend that will love it even more. this line is perfect for those of us who LOVE Halloween

Daisy said...

Wow! Halloween beauty!

Chris Steele said...

Love the idea of the block. You could have one for every holiday. Love it!

jennifer berkhahn said...

love how different and creative all you designers are. this project is so cute and festive

Kathy said...

As usual, you have created another fantastic creation. Please keep up the great work.

Debbie said...

A very beautiful project.

SmokieBlueRose said...

Very cute and clever!

Paik117 said...

Thanks for sharing your home decor piece in this weeks blog hop. Love your creativity.

Unknown said...

Love the blok and your blog. I really like your creative style!
Now a follower.
Christy

trisha too said...

SO fun, what a great fall project, Nicole!

:)

NitaBugg said...

Art blocks...cool idea. Sooo much detail...beautiful

Pam Zirbel said...

the more I see this halloween paper collection..the more I am loving it! Great decor!!

marie said...

Beautiful Halloween projects !!! Thanks for sharing !!

Holly Moore said...

So cute. Love the star and the embellishments out from it.