So what is new on my desks??????? Over at the Video desk all is fairly neat and tidy........
I am going to make a series of tag tutorials featuring all the beautiful collections of Graphic 45 papers (That's the plan anyway!!!). As you can see I am going to use the packaging! It would be rude not to when they make them look so pretty. I was going for a Chinese lacquered look on this side of the tag.
And a totally different feel to the reverse of the tag. I hope this series of tutorials shows off the beauty and versatility of Graphic 45 papers. It will turn into a neat record of all the paper collections as they are released. I think you could apply this idea to other paper manufacturers too.
Over on the neat end of my main desk is something I did at our Crop weekend before last. Everyone there had Project Life fever and I do like the idea but I love my 12 x 12 layouts too much to give them up. I thought I would try it out though and have started a pocket page using my latest buy which was the gorgeous My Minds Eye Chalk Board collection. I fell in love with this collection when it was launched and lucky me my pal Jackie has it in her shop!!!!
I had great fun mixing and matching the papers to fit in the pockets. I am going to print my photos in Black and White and then embellish a bit more. I will make a 12 x 12 companion page so I get the best of both worlds.
That's it from me except to say if you don't know what WOYWW is then follow this link and be prepared to be amazed at the creativity going on all around the world. I am off to virtual visit now. Hope to see you there.
Thanks for popping by X
Oh wow wow wow such a lot of gorgeousness to see here. Happy Wednesday.
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Yes WOW oh WOW, what beautiful work Helen!! Your tags are just fantastic!! Thank you for visiting my blog earlier and no wonder you find it hard to find time to art journal lol, but you know you do, do it, only on tags :-). Happy WOYWW.
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Lovely work and so clever to use the beautiful packaging too - great idea. x Jo
ReplyDeleteWell done Helen that tags ook beautiful
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I really like the patterns and colours of your LO papers, the graphic style really floats my boat! You'll have to show the result! And I love the luminous green of your cutting mat too..or is it just the light playing tricks??
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 63 xx
Fabulous tag Helen, love the Graphic 45 papers. Cheers RobynO#74
ReplyDeleteI love your tag storage what a fantastic idea, love it. Your tags are so wonderful and good on you for trying out the project life scrapbooking I think they look like heaps of fun.
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Juicy, mouthwatering colours on your desk, Helen. The tag is out of this world (as all your tags are!!) and I love the idea of using the packaging. When something's beautiful, it should definitely be used, not thrown away! I love the tag storage unit. I am looking forward to thinking up a way to display tags and ATCs so that they are all visible but haven't decided what to do yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment, and for sharing my enthusiasm over my tremendous project! It's all so exciting, and I'm enjoying putting stuff into my new room so much. I've got my work cut out over the next couple of days - putting as much ARTHaven stuff in as possible tomorrow, and then sorting Mum's stuff when it arrives on Friday. It's all go now, with the move fixed for 16th Sept. and still soooo much to do!!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #94
that video set up looks great and so des the tag house:) Happy WOYWW! Lindsay #20
ReplyDeleteGreat work Helen! Thanks for your kind comments earlier. Have a good WOYWW day, John-W #95
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL tags Helen, I love Graphic 45 - I was looking at their Steampunk Spells range yesterday and walked away without buying - I must have had some kind of episode - now I'm thinking I'm going to have to go back to the shop! Great storage unit too! Have a happy week and thanks for your visit. MMx #33
ReplyDeleteBuy them Maisie!!!!!!! They are stunning ;-) My friend covered a similar storage unit (taller) with the Hot Air Balloon Paper and matched the balloons flying all the way up the drawers. It looked stunning! x
DeleteSo pretty Helen! I picked up my first Graphic 45 papers the other day, and can't wait to try them. You have such a way with them. I picked up the Nutcracker paper from last year I believe. I figured I can use it for the holidays and for my ballerina nieces. Have a blast at Tim's class! I dream of going one day to one! Thanks for the visit today! Winnie#89
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag. Happy WOYWW Hugs Monique #110
ReplyDeleteTags are fantastic, and love the holder, inspired!
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Love the tags, lovely layouts! Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #50 xx
ReplyDeleteThe tags are fantastic, gorgeous and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSnoop on! Carole #111
Hi Helen
ReplyDeleteyour tags are so pretty and your tag holder is to die for, I have bookmarked your video thingy so I can come back and pay for the full works
Have a really great WOYWW and enjoy the rest of your week
Hugs Ria #85
Thanks Ria - My collection of holders is growing by the minute - I just don't have enough time in the day for all the ideas I have had since designing this fun storage. I'll get them on my blog as soon as I can. See you soon x
DeleteGorgeous tag and tag holder. Love, love ,love the colours in your first three photos. Anne x #90
ReplyDeleteLove the tag holder and the tag is to die for. I just adore Graphic 45 paper but I rarely buy any because I think I would be afraid to cut and use it. I did recently purchase a smaller pad to dabble with (6x6 I think?). I too have used the front packaging from crafty things to make something else. You know, it is included, why not use it?!
ReplyDeletewow great tag and such a clever way to store them...by the way I have some of those rubons they work beautifully!...keep well have a good wekk hugs Zeffy#76
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting yesterday what amazing tags and love your storage tag holder ,the papers are stunning and you have definitely did them justice .good luck with the project life sounds like you've got it sussed to have the best of both worlds.Have a fab week
ReplyDeleteAndrea#51
So cool! Love that storage and cannot wait to see the completed video.
ReplyDeleteHappy (better late than never) WOYWW!
Mary Anne (27)
In love with those tags! I also took a peek at your mural. Is that the NYC skyline? I live in Manhattan!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you recognised it Heidi!!!! I am just waiting for the muse to strike on where to take this mural next!!!! We have visited New York and the whole family loved it - even the bitter cold wind whistling between the skyscrapers!!! I think this holiday was the inspiration for the room makeover. I am going to frame lots of our holiday snaps.....once I finish the painting of course!!!! x
DeleteHello, Im still working my way around as you can see. Im glad I didn't miss yours I just love love love the tags. I want some of the 45 paper to work with. Maybe in a few weeks :-) Thanks for the peek. Roberta 26
ReplyDeleteI like the new Chalk Board stuff too! Your mural is great but I don't recognise the theme. Just going to watch your video now.
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