Friday Focus: Graphic 45

Editor's note; we are extending the Friday Focus additional discount on all things Graphic 45 for another week to give our customers more opportunity to grab a bargain!

Hello, Friends!  It's Kathy here, and I'm excited to be hosting the Friday Focus. This time around, we are featuring the gorgeous Graphic 45 product line.  This means that all that scrumptious designer papers as well as the  co-ordinating stamps, chipboard, stickers, pockets and tags will be on sale in the Funkie Junkie Boutique with an additional 15% discount for the next two weeks.  Oh, what a happy day!

I confess to a complete and utter addiction to the Graphic 45 product line.  The weight of the papers is perfect for card making, scrapbooking, mixed media and off the page projects.  I adore the rich color palettes and the vintage images make my heart go pitty pat. If you love to fussy cut (as I do!) then you will find the Graphic 45 papers to be a fussy cutter's paradise.    The patterns are ridiculously fun to layer up, too, as they are designed to play well together. Since the very first line I purchased many moons ago was Communique, I thought it would be fun to work up a few cards to whet your appetite for the Friday Focus sale.

This 6" x 6" top fold card was made by layering the patterned papers, and then framing the focal image with the Tim Holtz pocket watch frame. (I'll be back on the 9th to share a step-out tutorial for this card, and I'll share all the details with you then. )

 Masculine cards are a breeze to make when Graphic 45 is on hand!  I layered up loads of patterned paper, then added some fun embellishments to make this card really special.  The pen nibs, muse tokens, gears, metal corners and hinge clips can all be found in the Funkie Junkie Boutique.

I love to finish the inside of these special cards, often adding a pocket, envelope or tag to the mix.

The little policy envelope is suspended on a strip of patterned paper from the collection and held in place with a red paper clip.  One could tuck a monetary gift, personal note,  tickets or gift card into the pocket.  This is the top half of the card interior.

On the bottom, I layered more papers together, added a lovely sentiment from a Wendy Vecchi stamp set and then tucked an individually wrapped chocolate into the pocket just for fun.

This pocket card was made with a Brenda Walton Bigz XL die from the shop.  This was so much fun to create, as the die does all the heavy lifting.  All I had to do was add a few paper layers!

For the insert, I layered up more Communique papers and then propped my fussy cut image up on foam adhesive.  The sentiment (Wendy Vecchi) was die cut and stitched to a black mat.  I invited feathers, a filigree circle, a vintage heart, hinge clip  and some fun gold netting trim to the party!  There's room on the back to write a personal note.  I think this design would be a fun hostess gift or party favor.

I hope that you can see now why I'm such a big fan of Graphic 45!   The versatility, quality and wonderful sense of whimsy has won my heart!  The only thing better than Graphic 45 is... Graphic 45 on SALE!  It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite Graphic 45 supplies...but you'd better get there before I do!

Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy

Graphic45 - Communique Deluxe Collector′s Edition 4501253	May Arts 1.25 Inch Woven Black Stripes Ribbon	Burlap String - 12 Colors	Tim Holtz Pocket Watch Frame Sizzix Alterations Movers and Shapers Die	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Ink Pad
Ranger Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE)	Prima Art Ingredients - Mica Flakes Set of 6 (March Pre-Order)	Antique Bronze ′I love you" Postcard Charms - set of 4	Set of 2 Antique Bronze Clock Brooches With Glass Cabochon Setting	Mixed Red and White Sweetheart Blossom Flowers SAA-332
Mixed Earth Tone Mulberry Paper Wild Roses - 30mm SAA-328	Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Black Soot	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Barn Door	PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Ranger Metallic Distress Paint - Antique Bronze
Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Mixed Brown Cherry Blossoms SAA-246	Medium Weight 12x12" Chipboard (12 Sheets)	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Layering Stencils - Stars	Tim Holtz Distress Spatter Brush
Ranger Adhesive Foam in White	Ranger Inkssentials MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS	Scor-Pal Scor-Tape 1/2" x 27 Yards	Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste CRACKLED Texture Studio 490	Stampers Anonymous Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Stamps Simply...Art SCS139 (February Pre-order)
Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Library Pocket by Brenda Walton	Ranger Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock 8.5 X 11	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Pen Nibs	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Muse Tokens	Valentine Embellishment Set 1
4 Piece Antiqued Round Copper Filigree Pieces - 2 sizes	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Hinge Clips	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sprocket Gears	May Arts Metallic Gold Mesh Ribbon - 1.5"	Stampers Anonymous Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Stamps Gift of Art SCS141 (February Pre-order)