Monday, April 2, 2012

The Hen's Den "Curtain Call" Graphic 45 Collection

"Curtain Call"
Designed by The Scrapbooking Queen
Featuring: Graphic 45 "Curtain Call" Designer Paper Collection


This collection really has got some value too it with 
double sided papers and wonderful old vintage images.
True to Graphic 45 Style it really nice heavy card stock.




This collection is packed full of embellishment that just scream TAG Me!!
So The Queen created some awesome tags with some of the extra leftover pieces and added
some Prima flowers and Grosgrain Striped Ribbon

Supplies:

Graphic 45 Paper collections:
  • Curtain Call
  • All that Jazz
  • Let's Dance
  • Applause 
  • The Cinema
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Curtain Call Tags
  • Beige Card Stock
  • Prima Flowers ~ Ceylon White Wedding
  • 7 Gypsies Dome Studs
  • May Arts Ribbon
  • Tim Holtz Distressing Ink
  • Foam Mounting Tape
  • Basic Supplies

Instructions for creating cards:
  • Make sure you use your Tim Holtz Distressing Ink on all your edges this little detail make a big difference in your finished project over look.  (vintage photo used)
  • Card Layers created by cutting two of the collection, Music notes & Piano 
  • Base for card(s) are 6 x 6, and 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 
  • Layer for paper are cut 1/4 on one side to allow just a bit of the beige card stock to show
  • Buttons where use along  with the 7 Gypsy Studs to create the embellishments 
  • Rhinestone flourish make for a nice touch
  • Brown Tulle was used to create the bow that runs through the Jazz Singer's Tag
  • Applause Tags cut down, inked and crinkled for distressed look
  • Tags are mounted to create layers on this card and add dimension to cards

Creating TAGs

  • Tags cut using Provo Craft Cricut Machine ~ any cutter will work just create a 3 x 6 Tag
  • ink edges of tags with Vintage Photo Distressing Inks
  • Embellish with paper strips and left over they make great banners 
  • Distress tags so they have a vintage look 
  • Add Ribbon to tag top and use some of your embellishment layer them up using mounting tapes.


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11 comments:

Karen said...

wow fabulous paper Graphic 45 is probably one of the few paper's I have never tried guess I will have to change that soon.....

Anonymous said...

You sure are one busy lady! What a wonderful job you've done showcasing this line for us. Truly beautiful papers!

Jessica Bashaw said...

These are fabulous Theresa! I love the vintage feel of them. G45 is known for that in their paper. Great job!

Jillian said...

These are beautiful! I LOVE those tags! Such pretty paper!

Kate said...

Those are Beautiful. Awesome job showcasing that fab paper.

Hugs,
Kate

callyannc said...

I sooooo love Graphic 45 and these are awesome! Thanks for sharing! CallyAnn

Dee Burns said...

Love the Projects. I've never been much on Vintage, but I have to say I really like this line.
I am fairly new to your Blog and so far like what I see.
BTW Love the Wobbles Wednesday Challenge.

Thank you!
Dee B

Unknown said...

These are beautiful. I love how vintage everything looks. Just fabulous.

Yoshiras time to craft said...

Gorgeous.love the DP and embelishments.

Charlie LaBonte said...

Theresa does a fab job for The Hens' Den. We so appreciate her talent.
Charlie LaBonte
Owner
Charlielabonte.blogspot.com

Georgiana said...

Fabulous paper and those tags you created are AWESOME!

Georgiana
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