Well folks, we are more than half way though May already and I feel like I was just at CHA drooling over the new Little Darlings Collection! I have more fun with Graphic 45 Little Darlings paper and so has Stacy Anderson.  She has joined us to design and help me blog on the fabulous products! We are excited to have her and look forward to hearing from her on our blog soon!

I want to show you a couple layouts that Stacy did a while back with the Little Darlings. As a mommy of two little ones, she understands the importance of taking advantage of every quiet moment to scrapbook and keeping supplies within a collage budget! She tries to keep things simple so that she can finish layouts during those RARE moments to herself, and get them in her books before other little hands get a hold on them! I’m sure many of you can relate!

Graphic 45 makes it easy to keep those pages simple and beautiful with all of the amazing color and art in their paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products used:

Graphic 45 Little Darlings 12×12 Paper Pad

DC0262 Quickutz Nesting Clover

DC0307 Quickutz Pennants

S4-270 Spellbinders Fair Isle Pendant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products used:

Graphic 45 Little Darlings 12×12 Paper Pad

S4-269 Spellbinders Lotus Pendant

Prima Flowers

Brads

Don’t you just love the soft pastels in the Little Darlings Collection? Thank you Stacy for sharing your “darling” layouts!

If you are new to scrapbooking or want to start, but feel overwhelmed with the hundreds of products available on the market, remember to start out simple, then invest in some supplies that you can use over and over. A good die cutting machine and dies are great things to invest in because you can adapt the die cuts so many ways! For a comparison of die cutting machines click HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

We’ve shown you the whimsically spooky Happy Hauntings this past week, but now we are pleased to show you the sneak peak of Graphic 45 Ladies’ Diary! Let’s get started right away!

Take a first class journey back in time with Graphic 45. Introducing A Ladies’ Diary, an ensemble of elegance that harkens back to high society’s opulent past. This extravagant new collection celebrates the epoch of fashion, architecture and culture at the turn of the 20th century. A Ladies’ Diary tells the tale of a remarkable time when fashion and culture were shifting into a new Golden Age. Step into a world of privilege and refinement at a time when new technologies and artistic inspirations thrived. The rich color pallet radiates with gorgeous pastel pinks, soft blues, creams and touches of deep chocolate browns. This luxurious new collection includes 12 gorgeous double sided papers, dazzling 12×12 and 8×8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, stickers and stamp sets. Your creativity will flourish like the invasions of yesteryear. With A Ladies’ Diary from Graphic 45 vintage glamor is at your fingertips!

Here is a video blog if you would rather watch and listen. Otherwise, continue scrolling!

“A Ladies’ Diary”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Moment in Time”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Ageless Beauty”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Afternoon Tea”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Picture Perfect”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Focal Point”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Ladies’ Diary Cling Stamp 1, 2 & 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Ladies’ Diary Chipboard Die-Cut Tags 1 & 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Ladies’ Diary Stickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Garden Stroll”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Delicate Details”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Fashion Plates”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“La Gazette”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Timeless Memoir”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Lasting Impression”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This concludes today’s peak at A Ladies’ Diary expected to start shipping from Graphic 45 the week of May 14th!

We will begin taking Pre-Orders for A Ladies’ Diary and Happy Hauntings on May 4, 2012!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is so much fun to be able to bring you more Happy Hauntings Sneak Peak from Graphic 45! More gorgeous double sided paper along with stickers and chipboard tags! I just can’t get enough of the whimsical witches and rich colors in this collection!

Graphic 45 is expecting to start shipping this mid season release the week of May 14th! We will have these items viewable on our website for order as soon as we get the go ahead! Exciting!!! So without further adieu, I am pleased to show you more of the Happy Hauntings Collection! To see my first POST that I did on this g45 collection you can Click Here!

“Jolly Jack-o-lantern”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Man in the Moon”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Word Play”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Jeeper’s Creeper’s”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Bewitched”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Fright Night”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stickers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipboard Tags:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow! That was a lot to see! What a great way to end a great week! I hope you enjoyed the sneak peaks this week. Have a fabulous weekend!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We start out  a brand new week with some exciting news about Graphic 45 Sneak Peak Happy Hauntings Collection! Woo-hoo! I found their description delightful, so I decided to quote what they said for you to read for yourselves, since I could not introduce this product any better!

It’s a bewitching land of enchantment and delight with the newest Halloween-inspired collection from Graphic 45. Introducing Happy Haunting, a dazzling and vibrant collection that will have you grinning like a jack-o-lantern! Journey into a wonderfully whimsical world with 12 gorgeous double-sided papers that are rich with highly saturated color and delectable designs. Inspired by a wholesome and playful era of Halloween’s vintage past, the Happy Haunting collection will include marvelous 12×12 and 8×8 paper pads, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, stickers and stamp sets. The jovial full moon lights the way for costumed children, clever black cats, lighthearted witches and other kindly characters. With a stunning color pallet of hypnotic purple, candy corn orange, midnight blue, beguiling black and garden green, Happy Haunting has everything you need to give your Halloween crafts classic charm and fun-loving spirit. Take your creativity to spooktacular new heights with Happy Haunting by Graphic 45!

Here is a video of me describing ALL the papers in this Graphic 45 line if you would rather watch and listen!

“Happy Haunting”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Trick or Treat”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Enchanted Garden”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Pumpkin Time”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Halloween Greetings”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Midnight Magic”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for more release info to come! We will post new information as soon as we can get it! This post is also contained HERE for those following us on Google Plus!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Found a new product? Project ideas popping out of control in your head and you have to have that item right away before you forget all of these great ideas? You may even have deadlines for the projects you are working on and need a certain item fast. Trust me, I understand completely, because I am the same way! I want it NOW!

I would like to let you know that all of us at Cut@Home are hard at work trying to get orders out as quickly as possible everyday! I would like to give you a little background about how we fill orders and ship.

We fill orders in the order in which they are received. If all items on your order are on our shipping facility shelves we will have it shipped within 24-48 hours of receipt. However, if an item on your order is not on our shelves at the time of the order, your order will go into Pending Status and will ship as soon as all items are available which usually takes 5-14 days. Items that are available for your order will be held for your order until the remaining item(s) arrive. We can not split shipments as we ship from a shipping facility.

We work hard to keep a well stocked inventory and we are constantly ordering and receiving shipments from our vendors to replenish our inventory. With a worldwide customer base, it is sometimes difficult for our vendors (as well as ourselves) to project product popularity, and some items may take longer to arrive than others. Many times we don’t know that an item is not coming in until our shipment arrives and item has not been included. In these instances, we try to notify our customers as soon as possible. We will also look elsewhere for the delayed item, so we can get it in as soon as possible.

Our customers are always welcome to call or email us about an order status and we are happy to assist you!

We ask that customers read our Shipping Policy so that you know what to expect if your order is not shipped within 24-48 hours of order date. It is a good policy to read no matter where you order from online.

 

We are currently shipping the new Graphic 45 CHA release, however, we have had a slight glitch in our  computer inventory system with a few items. We are hoping to have this resolved by tomorrow so we can finish shipping the rest of our pre-orders! We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter! Computers are wonderful to have MOST of the time!

I hope this helps answer any questions you may have concerning our shipping process. If you have an other questions or concerns, please let us know!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

I have no doubt said this before, but I am in awe of the Graphic 45 design team! They are amazing! Seeing their booth at CHA is eye candy! !

Did you know that when a person sees something pleasing to them, their pupils dilate 45%? (Just a bit of trivia I read while standing in line at my credit union one day.) Well, my pupils dilate at least that when I see the goodies in their booth! I just can’t get over being able to cover so many different objects with paper, and such gorgeous paper at that. I just want to take it all home with me! Good thing they won’t let me!!!!

We are expecting our shipment from them any hour now which contains the Little Darlings and Olde Curiosity Shoppe products! Yippee!!!!

You can see for yourselves what I mean. Here are some pics from their booth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some projects out of the Kraft Reflections:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sheesh! I think I could fill a whole album with just the pictures I took in the G 45 booth! As you can tell, I may have gone a bit overboard, but everything was just so incredible! Have I told you that I have a thing for antiques (or even replicas)? Well, cover it in paper (because I am a paper junkie) and I go a little crazy! Anyway, you get the idea!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I’m telling you all right now that I have had more fun making mini albums with the Want2Scrap Grand Albums! I finished my great uncles gift last night (cheer!) and I think he will be pretty pleased with it. I know I am!

I used 9513-Grand Album Scalloped Rectangles for this one. It was big enough to accommodate the 4×6 photos that I had.

Product list:

Spellbinders -LF-133 Grand Scalloped Rectangles

S5-042 Fleur de Lis Accents

S4-324 Ribbon Banners

S5-058 Ironwork Accents

E8-002 Classic Bracket

Graphic 45-4500329 Curtain Call 12×12

QuicKutz- DA0237 Oh Happy Day Alphabet

DA0236 High Rise Alphabet

DA0235 Lemon Drop Alphabet

4×8-BANANA-S Banana split 4×8 Alphabet

DA0221 Splendid Alphabet

DC0155 Nesting Lace Circles

Martha Stewart Punch

Robin’s Nest Dew Drops

1/4″ and 1/8″ Scor-Tape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a lot of fun because I got the pictures from my mom and I had not seen some of them before! My sweet, spunky grandmother is the brunette sister and my mom is the blond niece on the left, so it was even more special for me to have 3 generations of my family tree in this project!

**I would like to include a note about shipping today. For those who are waiting for packages to arrive, this may help answer some of your questions! This was a notice sent to me this morning and I would like to share it with all of you!

USA ORDERS. You should see your item soon…..but please understand that we do not “control” the US Postal Service. I wish we could!! LOL!!! Once we ship your order, you and I have to rely on the Postal Service to deliver the package in a timely manner, and they can be rather erratic at times to say the least as I’m sure you know. We have seen tremendous differences in package travel times for some reason. You could receive your package in 2 days, or it could take 2 weeks. I really don’t understand why this happens, but again, it is something we have no control over. Average travel time runs 4-8 days, but from time to time, a package might take 2 weeks. I thank you for understanding.

****** INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ******
****** VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!! ******

Travel time on International orders can take up to 6 WEEKS to arrive. It averages 20-30 days, with some packages arriving faster than that, but 35+ day travel time is VERY common and quite normal, and can even be a bit longer if the package is held up in the Customs Department in your country waiting to be cleared for delivery.

The countries that take the longest are….

BRAZIL (30-40 days)

ITALY (35-45 days)

GERMANY (25-35 days)

AUSTRALIA (30-40 days of late. The reason why is because there was a major software crash at the Australian Customs Department. In the words of the Customs Department there, it has created “10 weeks of chaos” and is causing HUGE delays in travel time)

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

This weekend is the first of October and I am scrambling to get my newest projects finished so I can display them with the rest of my Halloween decor! I wish I knew where September went! Graphic 45 Magic of Oz 12 x 12 paper was absolutely perfect for my WICKED letters.

This project is so fun and easy! Just paint the sides and back of each letter, trace and cut the paper, then used modge podge to adhere the paper to the wood and coat over the top. I embellished with ribbon, Magic of Oz Chipboard Die-cuts 1  and cut the witch from paper. I also used Quickutz 2 x 2 Be Spooked Collection Witch on the dot. The witch hat is  paper mache purchased from a craft store.

I hope this helps get you feeling a little spooky!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

It’s that time of year when school bells are ringing and yellow buses are back on the road and homework is part of the nightly routine. Mom’s are exhausted just trying to get the kids out the door and peanut butter is a staple for sack lunches. Before you sent the kids out the door for the first time, you will want to capture the first day on your camera and we have all the needed products that will help you scrapbook those school day memories! Just check out our School category!

Graphic 45  An ABC Primer Collection is shipping now! A happy-go-lucky paper collection that pays homage to the vintage schoolhouse and classic nursery rhymes of times gone by. Recall fond memories from a simpler time when learning took place in a one-room schoolhouse, and cozy afternoons were spent studying the three Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. This collection includes :

An ABC Primer 12×12 Paper Pad, An ABC Primer 8×8 Paper Pad, An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 1, An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 2, and stamp sets in collaboration with Hampton Arts-An ABC Primer 1, An ABC Primer 2 and An ABC Primer 3.

DCWV‘s Grade School Paper Stack  and Grade School Mat Stack are perfect for younger kids, and the High School Mat Stack is stylin’ for the older ones!

QuicKutz offers a large variety of school related dies that can help you embellish pages for all of your children from Pre-School – Collage!

I no longer have young school age children but if I can give any advise, it would be to record those days as soon as possible because you don’t remember things like you think you will and you don’t get any more time once they leave! There are still only 24 hours in a day and other things will fill in that time before you know it (like grandchildren)!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, is the exquisitely designed Christmas Emporium Collection by Graphic 45! A nostalgic journey into Santa’s vintage workshop. Inspired by treasured childhood memories, memorabilia, and stories from generations past, this charming new collection will touch your heart and capture your imagination. Drawn from the classic Graphic 45 vintage color pallet, every enchanting page is saturated in a symphony of vibrant color. Twelve gorgeous double-sided papers in a 12×12 size and an 8×8 size, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, and Hampton Arts cling stamps contain everything you need to make this Christmas bright.

As with An ABC Primer and The Magic of Oz collections, the designers at Graphic 45 created stunning projects for an inviting vintage Christmas display in their booth at CHA! I felt like a kid in a department store  staring at all of the items decorated in Christmas Emporium paper! They really captured the magic and excitement of a vintage Christmas morning just like an old time department store window!

This collection consists of the following items:

Christmas Emporium 12 x 12

Christmas Emporium 8 x 8

Christmas Emporium 1 stamp set

Christmas Emporium 2 stamp set

Christmas Emporium 3 stamp set

Christmas Emporium Chipboard Tags 1

Christmas Emporium Chipboard Tags 2

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I told you earlier that the Graphic 45 booth was one of my favorites. I also told you that you were going to love what products were coming! Well, I am pleased to introduce Graphic 45 An ABC Primer Collection! Incredibly beautiful, perfect for anything vintage or for school themes! It reminds us of simpler times.

This collection includes the following items:

An ABC Primer 12 x 12 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 8 x 8 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 1 stamp set

An ABC Primer 2 stamp set

An ABC Primer 3 stamp set

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 1

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 2

Here is a peak of some of the crations G-45 designers came up with using their beautiful artistry!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

I have had the opportunity to “test drive” a few of the brand new Spellbinders Edgeabilities dies and I believe that you are going to be just as pleased with these dies as the rest of your Spellbinders collections! The Edgeabilities are so versatile in that once you buy all 6 sets, you can mix and match to make over 75 different designs for your paper crafting projects! See all NEW Spellbinders Edgeabilities Video!

I  decided to use the Classic Postage Stamp Edgeabilies on my scrapbook layout with one of the decorative inserts. Each set comes with one cutting edge and two decorative inserts that are easily interchangeable because of their 1″ spacing.   It is nice that the length of the dies are 8″ even though I still had to run it through twice for cutting and twice for embossing to be able to get the whole 12 x 12page length.  It made it easier to place so that I could cut all the way across! The possibilities are endless with these dies!

The other items I used in this layout are as follows:

Graphic 45 products:

The Magic of Oz 12 x 12 paper pad

The Magic of Oz Chipboard Die-cuts 1

Spellbinders products:

Postage Stamps (2011 CHA summer release)

Donna’s Alphabet by Donna Salazar (2011 CHA summer release)

QuicKutz products:

Nesting Stars (2011 CHA summer release)

Nesting Scallop Rectangles (2011 CHA summer release)

Whirlpool Alphabet

Castle

DCWV Shimmer Mat Stack

I know that you will have a blast creating with these new dies whether you are in to scrapbooking or card making! They are also great for alternative paper crafts! Spellbinders designer Heidi Blankenship showed me how she used wool felt with the Edgeabilities at CHA! So fun! Now I have to get some of that and share the tip with you!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

I have been given the assignment of blogging about my favorite booth at CHA. It is really a tough decision because there were so many that were outstanding! So, I guess that I would have to tie Die Cuts With A View  and Graphic 45! Their booths were very different from each other, but both teams put tremendous effort into their booths to draw retailers and  spotlight their latest products. I was literally in awe of the inspiration that their design teams  shared with us!

DCWV was the first booth we saw, front and center, as we walked through the entrance! With their theme Christmas Morning, they captured my feelings as I viewed all the shiny new products in the convention center! It was like Christmas to me! All of their trees and presents were made from various paper pads, the cozy fire in the fireplace and living room setting, their prize buck mounted on the wall were  all made from their paper products!

I had the privilege of meeting several women on their team, including Erin who writes their Blog! They are all wonderful women and I had so much fun in their booth!

  Can you see what I mean? So warm and cozy that I could   have sat in the rocking chair and taken a nice long nap!

Graphic 45 had decorated other elements that I have a passion for- antiques (or at least faux antiques) with their incredible paper lines!  Their team was delightful and dressed in costumes featuring The Magic of Oz release, with Diane dressing as Dorothy for their daily drawing, and the Wicked Witch the rest of the day. In my personal opinion, she is way to sweet to be the Wicked Witch and way to classy! They were so busy that I wasn’t able to snap any pictures of them alone!

What did I tell you? Both are just so impressive that I just could not make a decision on one! I hope that you have enjoyed seeing a peak of the show! The creative energy was flowing through Chicago for sure! Have a great weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We’re back from CHA and we had a fabulous time! We met with so many popular, innovative companies and saw so many wonderful things that our heads were swimming! Spellbinders, DCWV, Sizzix, QuicKutz, Graphic 45, and Heartfelt Creations to name a few.

We finally caught up with gifted designer Tim Holtz on the last day we were there! No matter where we had gone before, he was no where to be seen by us! We had passed his booth multiple times, but no Tim! Our last morning brought us luck! He was just cleaning up from a demo in the Sizzix booth, and I did not want to miss a prime opportunity! Ladies, eat your hearts out! I got my picture taken with scrapbooking celebrity Tim Holtz! (This is where we scream!) He was very gracious, especially when I know that I was not the only lucky gal there to be photo privileged.

He is simply amazing! I took a few shots of his displays to show you some of the projects that were done with his products.

If you look closely to the cards and other projects, you can see the Paper Rosette, Bigz Gadget Gears, Bigz Old Jalopy, Bigz Sewing Room, and Movers & Shapers Mini Gears. See how many more can you identify!

That is all for today! I will show you more tomorrow, I promise!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We’re here! Marcie and I are in Chicago at Craft and Hobby Association Show which we commonly know as CHA. We have been busy as bees going from booth to booth gathering information on all of the “latest and greatest” products and ordering from all our favorite designers so we can bring you highest quality, popular products on the market!  I can tell you now that you are going to love what is coming!

Here’s a shot of Marcie while visiting the Graphic 45 booth! Say Cheese!

Graphic 45 has done some amazing projects with their new paper lines. Here’s a sample of the Christmas Emporium and ABC Primer!

Heartfelt Creations made beautiful paper bouquets that look quite real!

We saw the new line of Nesting Dies from QuicKutz and Framelits from Sizzix. The new Nestaboard from Want2Scrap is HOT! Just Rite Stampers also has great  new stamp sets that coordinate with Spellbinders dies! Teresa Collins is not only talented, but stylish! We also visited My Mind’s Eye, Provo Craft and Silhouette .Everyone is on board and excited to bring you what’s new!

I hope that you have taken a few minutes to look at all the rest of the pre-order dies from Spellbinders that were made viewable this morning! Astounding!

This may be the best CHA release to date! Of course, since this is the first show that I have been to, it is the most exciting one for me! I am having a blast here in Chicago! It is most definitely a paper crafter’s heaven! Can’t wait until tomorrow for more exciting products from DCWV, Tim Holz, and anyone else that catches our eye!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’ from Chicago!

Carrie