Here is the latest installment of our Graphic 45 Guest Designers. Many of you may remember that back in April we hosted a Graphic 45 Week on the Paper Crafter’s Library Blog. It was week filled with projects and inspiration using Graphic 45’s Tropical Travelogue Collection. We had such a great experience partnering with Graphic 45 and their design team, and such a great response from you, that we’ve decided to partner with them on an ongoing basis. The first and third week of every month one of the Graphic 45 Designers will share a project they’ve created here on the PCL Blog. We started with our monthly designers in June and before I introduce you to our latest Designer, I just wanted to take a minute to re-introduce Graphic 45 for those of you that may not be familiar with the company.
Graphic 45 is an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company— owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters.
Diane Schultz (pictured center)—Designer and CEO (aka mother)
“I’m passionate about being creative and eager to make it possible for others to find their creative voice. My background includes stints as a designer for, McCalls, Simplicity, Vogue/ Butterick, Mattel Toy Company and a host of other jobs that each, in some way, led me to what I do now. At 45 I went back to school and got my degree in graphic design— I named the company to celebrate that achievement.”
Aimee Filimoehala (pictured left) —Director of Operations
“I wear a lot of hats and love it that way. Business, marketing, operations, etc. have made me a pro at multitasking (aka juggling‑figuratively and literally). When we launched Graphic 45 just three years ago we had no idea what was in store, working together as a family has been an amazing journey that we all feel so grateful to be apart of.”
Charee Filimoehala (pictured right)—Director of Customer Service and Design Team Coordinator
“I joined the team a little over three years ago and haven’t looked back…what a life-changing experience this has been. I love working with and around creative people and products (not to mention I like my co-workers quite a bit). I spend my days working with our friendly stores and talented design team…the occasional trip to a workshop or tradeshow pretty nice too.”
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.
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Here’s a picture of their booth at the CHA show which absolutely blows us away every year! The artwork inside is absolutely stunning and totally unique. At the last show as we were speaking with Diane she told us that many of the altered pieces were vintage finds which she and her team transformed with their gorgeous Graphic 45 products. We can’t wait to stop by their booth at the Chicago CHA and see what they’ve got in store this year!
Here’s a picture of the Graphic 45 team – they’re always dressed in period costumes to complement the themes in their collections – every day of the show brings a new set of costumes. The ones shown below were for their Little Darlings collection.
Graphic 45 Designer Laura Denison
Our next Graphic 45 Guest Designer for this month is Laura Denison who is part of the 2012 Graphic 45 Design Team. Laura is new to our list of designers and we are so excited to have her showcase her work today on Paper Crafter’s Library. We also have a special prize give-a-way today! Leave a comment below the post telling us what you like about the project for a chance to win a package of Graphic 45’s Happy Haunting pictured below.
You can see Laura’s fabulous project below, but first, here is a little more about Laura:
My name is Laura and I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest near Seattle. I am married with two teen children and a menagerie of pets.
I am best known for my Mini Albums and “containers” to hold them. I love to think outside the box and use materials in unexpected ways.
My background as an interior architect for 15 years has been a great resource for my projects. I teach weekly online classes via Ustream to share what I do and inspire others to step onto a new path of creativity.
Rickshaw Project
I’m excited to bring you this project. This project was shown in the Graphic 45 Summer 2012 CHA booth and I’m happy to share it with you today. This is a Rickshaw created from a Graphic 45 5″ x 5″ Altered Box. It features the new BGraphic 45 Birdsong Collection. The seat of the rickshaw opens to reveal a mini album.
To see more of my projects just visit my blog: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
We hope you have enjoyed this special creation today. I would also like to extend a warm thank you to Laura for being a part of Paper Crafter’s Library today. Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to win the fabulous package of Graphic 45’s Happy Haunting collection pictured above. Also, please take a minute to stop by Laura’s blog and of course the Graphic 45 blog to check out all their amazing creations!
Laura’s work is amazing! I love Graphic 45!
I love the vintage style of Graphic 45.
Laura is such a clever, talented artist. Her projects are always outstanding. I love how she takes just about anything and turns it into a mini album. This Rickshaw made with that incredible Graphic 45 is stupendous!
I love G45 – there collections are always so gorgeous! And when you add in Laura Denison – you have a match made in papercrafting heaven! Everything Laura does blows my mind! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Laura design on this is fabulous! I LOVE Graphic 45 🙂 Thanks for this opportunity!
G45’s Happy Haunting release is my favorite yet and Laura is a creative genius, so that is a very good pairing. I have not tried G45’s altered boxes but love what Laura has done with it; no way I would have thought of that! Thanks for chance to win a complete set of HH!
This is amazing!! I can’t belive you did something like that! And love all those papers too. I ‘m a fan of you Laura..Thanks for the chance!
Wonderful project. Thanks so much for sharing. I plan to take a look at the instructions. I have family who have Asian ancestry. Might surprise them.
I love Laura’s work and creativity and just love that the CEO of Graphic 45 went back to school to get her graphic arts design at, well, 45! Great bit of trivia and i love that we can go wherever we want in life if we put in the effort at any age! Thanks for the sweet giveaway too! Susan
Laura is an awesome designer. Such great inspiration. Graphic 45 lends itself to unlimited projects. Graphic 45 is at the top of my favorites list.
beautiful…as always!!! Love the colors sooo much!
wow a beautiful piece of art. I love the mini album under the seat, what a great surprise. thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
What a gorgeous project. Laura Denison is awesome!
I loved this rickshaw the first time I saw it. Great project. thanks as always for sharing.
Well, what I like about this project is… Everything! It’s so imaginative & well done! I love all the little details!
Thank you so much for sharing!
-D
Wow you all look fabulous and your stall is just amazing.
This is such a unique and inspirational project thank you Laura for sharing your project, and welcome to Graphic 45 I look forward to seeing many more of your fab projects.
Thank you graphic 45 for the chance to win your beautiful giveaway.
Hugs Rachael 🙂 x
That is some creative piece of artwork. Just love how the album fits inside so well. Thanks for the chance.
Laura is completely amazing and Graphic 45 is a must have for me!
What a wonderful creation! So creative and unique. This project really suits the Bird Song Paper Collection. I love Graphic 45’s papers, stamps, and wonderful embellishments. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful project!
.I have been scrap-booking for a very short time and I have never know about this world on the internet. I have only found all this wonderful info a few month ago. I’m so hooked and it mostly because of Laura. This women is so so talented that is unbelieved how much…. And your paper is the most beautiful on the market. I’m not very well off so I’m not able to order much but hope to get some paper very soon. That you Laura for inspiring me and finding this web site
I try to catch as many of Laura’s Ustream classes as possible. You’d expect to pay big bucks for instruction of the caliber she provides, but she does it because she loves it. I love the colors (G45 is the best when it comes to that, I think), but how she’s incorporated the album into the seat is ingenious. Thanks for showcasing her. She’s all about the details in any project she does. She’s one of my favorite papercrafters.
Laura’s projects are all amazing. I have followed Laura for quite awhile now and her ustream classes are just great. I’m always amazed at what she can come up with. This rickshaw is fabulous and to think there is a mini hiding in there. It’s great seeing such talented people being showcased.
That rickshaw project is amazing! I love the number of G45 projects that contain hidden albums- such wonderfulness!
Nothing like G45 papers and Lauras creativity. When you bring them together you have a great project….
I always love to see the new project Laura has created. The rickshaw is beautiful. I am so in love with the Graphic 45 line. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win.
Laura has to be one of my all time favorite paper crafters! Talk about inspirational! I just love the 3 dimensional projects she creates with such detail. I love the little tassels on here and the layering on the wheels.
I love the rickshaw! Its fantastic! Im not a big mini album maker but I just might have to consider after seeing your project!
Another Beautiful Laura project. I follow her blog and attend her weekly u-stream classes.
I hit post a little too quick! I love the Graphic 45 papers, and this paper pad was perfect for this project. The mini was a nice added surprise. Thanks so much for the chance to win this prize.
Laura’s use of the products is amazing! And hey you cant go wrong when you use G45 papers in your project!
Laura design on this is fabulous! I LOVE Graphic 45 Thanks for this opportunity!
It was finding Laura’s blog that made me fall in love with G45 paper!!! I love seeing Laura’s work of art and the best part is 99% of her creations there will be a hidden ‘mini album’… huge fan of mini albums! TFS and a chance to win a great prize!
I love Laura’s What’s Up Wednesday Projects…easy for the boys at school to do. I like the little book tucked away in the rickshaw.
…whenever you watch Laura create… you are amazed and Never disapointed. She always gets your
creativity going and wanting to use Graphic 45’s amazing paper collection. Thanks for the opportunity at your blog candy…
Very creative. I love the colors in the paper choice and Laura’s attention to detail. She always says its those little things that makes the difference and it is evident in this project. Such as the way the pattern paper matches up on the back of the rickshaw.
Very creative. I love the colors in the paper ch’soice as we’ll as the attention to detail. Laura always says it’s the time you take adding those little extras that makes the difference and that is evident in this project.
The project is amazing, the rickshaw is so beautiful. Love it!!
I adore the rickshaw. We lived in Taiwan and used peddicabs all the time we lived there so I am so excited to put some of my photos in the mini album. Graphic 45 always has such wonderful designs and this one is awesome. I cannot wait to make this one.
Love Graphic 45 collections. The rickshaw is typical of Laura’s wonderful creativity.
Thanks PCLfor introducing me to Laura’s beautiful work! I love Graphic 45 and her Rickshaw and mini album are simply amazing! I checked out her blog and was thrilled to find she does Ustream videos, what a great way to learn from her. You always introduce us to the best products and the best designers and I learn so much from your site!
I absolutely love using G45 papers and embellishments! Laura is an amazing artist and can create some of the most intricate and mind boggling projects I’ve seen in the paper crafting industry. Super Excited to see you featuring more from the G45 team.
Been a fan of Graphic 45 and of Laura D’s amazing talent for quite some time now!!! LOVE them both!!!! And this rickshaw is another of Laura’s absolutely over the top amazing creations…I think Graphic 45 has some of the most talented crafters on their team for sure!
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us!
New Math : Bird Song + an altered box = Laura’s Rickshaw.
So talented, what a beautiful, creative piece of art.
Thanks,
Lanna
Thank you G45 for the chance to win. I do love your papers and love that you offer collections that make mini album making a breeze!! They do the creating for you. Laura is one of the best and it was a very smart move to grab her for your design team. She takes your collections to the next level and brings alot of people with her by offering her time a great instructions.
I love Graphic 45…..I love visiting there blog and seeing all the beautiful thing they create. This is the one blog I visit for inspiration or to just be wowed. There is nothing better than seeing creations that literally drop your jaw and the main thing that comes out of your mouth is wow….it like a little kid walking into a toy store in the movies around Christmas time. Everything is so beautiful. Laura your projects are stunning. Your talent is amazing and your in the right place for it all. I love G45 collections…you all make wonderful things with them…
The rickshaw is lovely! I wish there were more photos of the mini album pages.
Beki
This is a wonderful blog! Thank you for introducing me to new techniques and unique designs. The rickshaw is an amazing and inspired way to combine album and decor. Looking forward to the next post!
Thanks for this wonderful project. It showcases my favorite (for the moment) collection. The rich color and details make these papers exciting to work with, and add an elegance to any application. Laura’s project is so creative and skillfully crafted, if only I could do this kind of work….sigh!!!
WOW! What a creative idea! Love your style Laura!
Georgeuos!!! just like that!!! love it!!! Laur is very talented I´m her fan!!
omg the rickshaw is fantastic! what a fabulous idea, so creative.
If it is from Graphic 45, you know it’s got to be good. I love Laura’s work, the Rickshaw is just another example of her creative mind. I am amazed at every new idea that she comes up with. Keep up the beautiful art, and I will keep following!
Laura,
Your ricksaw mini album is stunning as are all of your projects!
Gail in Oklahoma
The Rickshaw Project is Beautiful. Wow.
The is a gorgeous project you designed.
I take my Hat off to You!!!
Laura is so talented, her works of art are amazing and when you combine her creativity with G45
You are always in awe
GREAT TALENT
This is my first visit to your site! And what an awesome project to “welcome” me! I will definitely be back. Thank you for the chance to win a fabulous prize package!
wow, another winner from laura, what a talented woman,
certainly thinks outside the box! lol love all her projects,
and stalk, i mean follow her regulary” xx
Love Graphic 45 paper and also Laura with her wonderful talent. The rickshaw is fabulous and the paper is just perfect.
Wholly Cow, is all I can say, how creative and inspirational!
What an amazing, innovative piece of work. So clever. Wish my creativity lead me to such stunning results!! Wow wow wow. Thank you Laura x
I love how Laura designed the wheels. They are too cute.
Fabulous project. i adore the rickshaw is amazing. laura has so much talent. i am impressed and inspired. thanks for sharing!
Paper Crafter’s Library is known for showcasing extraordinary talent and Laura Denison is the penultimate example of excellence in design and details. Her site offers a live video feed for tutorials of her projects and she is awesomely talented and makes it all look so very easy. I especially am amazed at the rickshaw and mini album out of the absolutely fabulous Graphic 45 Birdsong paper line. Thanks for the inspiration.
It’s amazing what you can hide a mini-book in. The rickshaw was a great idea that works very well with the paper. The paper is beautiful and the rickshaw is so cute.
I am a follower of Laura Denison.. I look forward to watching her Ustream classes. Laura is an inspiration! This project speaks for itself!!
This is amazing…stunning…I could go on and on. 🙂 I love all of the details in every aspect. I also love how the seat is the album. so much fun. Great job.
The rickshaw is an absolut stunning creation, but nothing ever surprise me with Laura anymore, as she definitely is the master of paper, that´s for sure. I´ve been following her for some years now, and she´s sooo much talent, that it seems impossible in just one person, but she really is, and I absolutely love all her work, and even more since she found G 45, which I´m using tons of too now. They really have THE paper for anything you can ever think of. It´s just soooooo gorgeous.
Thanks so much for the chance to win some of these awesome products here, I´ll cross everything possible to win this.
Laura’s project is amazing as is everything she creates! I really love how the mini album is hidden and blends in so well with the entire rickshaw. Simply amazing!
wonderful i love this
hugs chrisy o
xx
Amazing project with gorgeous papers!
DeniseB
Oh my word, this is stunning. Love the way this piece could sit in your room and no one would know there is a hidden treasure within it 🙂 what an amazing idea to use a mini album within. Really love it. Such a talented lady and very kind to share with us. Thank you. X
Wow, everything graphic 45 just blows me away. The stand looks incredible, being in the UK really sucks alot of the time! I spend so much time just looking at all the inspirational projects and sniffing my papers that I get to scared to cut into them!! I love everythign Graphic 45!!
Laura’s projects are absolutely fantabulous!
I have never seen a project so beautifully done! Is it possible a novice papercrafter can do one of these? Your work is truly inspiring! THANKS
Another fabulous project from both Laura Denison and Graphic45. Love all Lauras creations and the papers from Graphic45.
So amazing!! Graphic 45 products really spark ones imagination!
WOW!! How does she do this??- Her work is amazing!!
wow, this is awesome.
Laura always thinks outside the box and she knocked it out of the park on this project. What a creative use of the beautiful Birdsong paper!
I love the rickshaw. It so innovated as are all of her designs. I would love to make this myself and put a little origami lady in it. This really is a work of art. 🙂
Laura never fails to amaze me with her ideas. This project is absolutely adorable!!!! G45’s Bird Song is a gorgeous collection!! Thanks for sharing your talent once again with us Laura!!
I’ve been in a dark mood over last few days and after seeing The Awesome Rickshaw project it has lifted the black clouds away, and has put on a BIG smile on my face along with kick starting my mo Jo again.. . I so love all the colour comber nations and the elements from your Amazing B Graphic 45 Birdsong Collection!!… Laura is such a clever, talented lady … I love her inspiration her crafty magic that she used on this mind blowing project .. This Rickshaw Project , made with your incredible Graphic 45 collection will be one, I will never forget in a hurry!! TFS Kerry : D
I always love seeing Laura’s projects!!!! I LOVE Graphic 45!!!!
I love Laura Projects, this one is so unique and makes a great center piece and show project. I can’t wait to make this one.
OMG, this project blows me away!
I would love to meet Laura someday she is such a talented person…..Also really enjoy working with G45 papers they are the best! Her project is Gorgeous ….Thanks for the chance to win hugs Amy 🙂
What an adorable and clever book that rickshaw is. Love this line of paper!
What a great project using the Bird Song collection. I love Graphic45! I made several Halloween cards using the Happy Haunting papers. Would love to win more of this collection!
I would love to have 10% of Laura’s imagination…Creativity + Graphic 45 paper= Papercrafting Wonderfulness!
How did Laura come up with this fantastic idea? It’s beautiful and the the Bird Song paper is gorgeous! WOW!!
Love Laura’s unique use of the wonderful graphic 45 papers. Her rickshaw is awesome!
I am so excited that you are teaming up with Graphic 45 on a regular basis.
I love to see the new ideas and want to try them all. This rickshaw is simply amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you also for the mini history on Graphic 45. It was very interesting to learn more about this fantastic company
Wow – just amazing!! Love G45!
Great project, very creative. Love Graphic 45 papers!
Hauntingly beautiful and perfection to the nth degree!
I love G45 papers and embellishments! And Laura’s rickshaw is amazing.. particularly cool that the seat opens up into a mini! How cute and creative 😉
I absolutely love this project! Such great detail Laura! You’ve done it again!
That is awesome! Love the colors, paper, & well, the entire project.
Marilyn
Just an amazing project!!! Just love that G45 and the beautiful things we can make with it.
Laurel is so very talented. Her creations, with Graphic 45, are totally awesome!
Graphic 45 sent me. Really cute rickshaw, how do you think of these things. I really love the hidden mini. Beautiful idea/gift for someone. Thanks for sharing. -Idaho Amy
I love Graphic 45 papers–their colors are intense and the designs are perfect and work so well together. Love your costumes and I hope to see you at a convention sometime.
Laura, what I can say?All your projects are amazing, but this one is sooooo cute! I love Graphic45 papers and you get the best of them!!! Love it!
I have been following Laura’s blog for a while now. I love everything she has ever done, they are all so amazing. So the Rickshaw made out of the lovely Birdsong collection is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and offering any of your amazing products which I love all of your products!!!
I have and used all of your Graphic 45 papers and embellishments. It sure makes cardmaking and scrapbooking projects so easy to make. Your designers are amazing and have always given me inspiration on making my own projects. I love your story on how you started and am so glad you did. I am looking forward to many more years of beautiful designs. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Hugs, Mary
I’ve loved Graphic 45 papers for several years & am so pleased with your featuring the amazing designs by Laura. Her artistic skills & ingenuity at designing clever, out of the box projects just knocks me out. The G45 team rocks!
It’s a piece of art to be put on display and it’s a storage chest for a mini album. Two uses in one item. Beautiful project and great use of beautiful paper.
Laura is so so talented! I checked out her blog and it is full of amazing creations. I wonder how in the world she thinks of these things???
Graphic 45 is my favorite Scrapbooking/Paper Crafting line. I buy every collection they put out! I have never seen one collection that I didn’t like! They are indeed the leaders in this industry!
Totally Amazing. Love Graphic 45 and have followed Laura for some time. She is an inspiration and always willing to share her knowledge. Love this rickshaw!
Stunning…how does Laura do it…I’m very glad indeed that she she does!!!
Wow, I am blown away by the details! Love that there is a little book! Great color combination!
What a great project. Love it! Graphic 45 is my favorite paper.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work. Love the rickshaw.
I have been a long time follower of laura and i just love al her work but i rEALLY love this one! It it just so cute! plus the hidden album makes it not just another album on a shelf! It’s all about the details and this one has them all.
I love making all of Laura’s Designs…..fun things to leave out and enjoy.
We will be doing the Rickshaw as soon as Laura is feeling better….
Get well Laura………….
Oh, I forgot to mention how much I love Graphic 45………I have all of your papers and can’t wait to use the Birdsong collection…….love it
Laura is so creative. This project would grab attention and ensure that everyone would want to see what it is all about. Great way to make sure people want to look at the pictures tucked inside.
Graphic 45 + Laura’s creations = WOW!! Seeing how Laura takes the different Graphic 45 papers and creates these beautiful masterpieces. It’s a win win!! I’m a fan of Graphic 45 and Laura’s “Follow the Paper Trail”.
I love Graphic 45 and Laura dennison’s creations are always amazing and minis are my favorite.
I am a huge fan of Graphic 45 & Laura! To watch Laura work her “magic” on project is always a treat to see and to have her use Graphic 45 as well is just AWESOME!! Thanks for the chance to win some of this beautiful paper – I have to admit to be one of those people who waste paper when I am “layering” but that is never the case when I am using Graphic 45 – I make sure I use every little piece and cut away so it lasts longer!
I love the look of Graphic 45 and Laura’s use of the colors and patterns is amazing!
Laura is wonderful! I am relatively new to paper crating..and have been wondering around blogs and YouTube for about 7 months. Laura is a true find. What a talent and a treasure!
Thanks for the opportunity to win some glorious Graphic 45 goodies. During my ‘travels’ I have found these products to be the most inspiring, and wonderfully unique, and equally Gorgeous with a capital G!
Thanks Julie
beautiful project with a beautiful colorsceem
What is not to like! Laura does an amazing job with all her creations, and this just proves it! I love the attention to detail she brings to her little Rickshaw, and I love her little hidden compartment for her special mini. Her projects are not to be missed!
beautiful work love it all
Wow, this is amazing, such out of the box inspiration !!!
Just amazing talent! love the product! lots of attention to details gives the projects such elegenance…great job!
The rickshaw is too cute!!! I love the G45 papers, too.
The little rickshaw is great! I love Graphic 45 of course
I really like the vintage Halloween papers Laura used. She’s a true paper artist.
I meant vintage Asian papers. I have Halloween on the brain right now, lol.
Gorgeous and totally original. What a great project. And Graphic 45 products are so super.
I love watching Laura create projects, she has so much talent and gives us all inspiration. This project is so colorful and one of a kind, like all her projects
I am always amazed at the stunning creations that come from the graphic 45 blog and booth. They have the most incredible altered projects, and this one is perfect proof that there is no limit to the designers’ imagination. Laura absolutely blows me away with the mini nestled in the rickshaw. Amazing.
That is amazing. This must have taken you weeks to create. Love your vision.
The project is super cute. Thanks for a chance to win. Keep up the good work, Laura and PCL.
Oh my gosh! This project is amazing! I can’t believe it started out as a alterable box. That is some serious creative talent! Thanks also for the information on Graphic 45, it’s nice to get the backgrounds on companies.
Paige
Amazingly detailed project made even more spectacular by Graphic 45’s paper. I’m working on a vacation album using Travelogue — love their stuff!
This is so amazing!!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Amazing mini album. Thanks for the chance.
Wow, the rickshaw blows my mind! What talent and imagination. Love Graphic 45, I can never resist it when I am see it.
What a beautiful project Laura has designed, very talented lady! Graphic 45’s papers are just stunning and wonderful to use!
Another amazing project by Laura. I love this paper … thanks for the chance to win.
wowee, this is awesome. Laura certainly makes you think outside the box. Fabulous use of amazing paperline, really a show stopper
I have been doing cards and scrapbook pages, but have recently gotten into these kind of projects. I love the colors of the paper, and having the little mini album is a fun surprise. I have used the Graphic 45 paper in my other projects. Will be going to Laura’s site to see her other fabulous works of art. Thank you PCL for giving us an opportunity to see Laura’s work, and to win this beautiful paper.
What an outstanding project!
OMG, what an incredible project to make and what a lucky recipient to receive it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Your work is incredible!
I have no words to describe how truely amazing that mini book is! The amount of time and detail is awesome ! Thank you for the chance to win : )
Graphic 45 has taken papercrafting to a whole new level. The creativity of their designers is amazing. The vibrant colors of the paper pad and usefulness of the embellishments opens up a world of creativity for ones passion. I would so love to be included in winning this package of Graphic 45’s paper and embellishments. Diane, you go girl!
Love, love, love the Graphic 45 style…….. one of my favorites. Great job Laura, and thanks for sharing with everyone.
Really enjoy the human interest stories too. Keep up the good work.
First let me say that I absolutely love G45 papers. I have purchased a few sets of it and the papercraft projects are endless to do with them. Now onto to this project… I can hardly get my head around how it was done. It goes to show that there are no limitations in papercrafting. Papercrafters are artists with paint brushes!!!
WOW… that is amazing. Love it.
I love this project. Great colors and real attention to every detail!
WOW! So beautiful-such attention to detail and the color combination is to die for!
This paper screams “fun” and is perfect for Laura’s very creative project. I love it! Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful project and just think about it…it’s made of paper…it would be a very nice gift to have.
The color combination is outstanding..well done
The give-away is super too…
This rickshaw is a very clever, amazingly detailed project! I love that the seat is a “secret” compartment to hold a little mini album!! Thanks so much to PCL and Laura for sharing this amazing creation. And thanks for the chance to win the fabulous give-away! I absolutely adore the Graphic 45 line. It’s always unique and delightful!!
Wow! What an interesting project! Love Graphic 45! 🙂
I love the rickshaw…..I also love Graphic 45….I am a sucker for altered books……
Your projects never cease to amaze me!!! Wow what an interesting topic of conversation to have this sitting around for your friends and family to see!!! Love Graphic 45!!
I love watching Laura on ustream or youtube, she is a pretty fascinating lady. She comes up with very good ideas and ways to use products and papers in a way no one would imagine. Keep up the great work Laura!
Wow!!! That is amazing! Thank for a chance to win. Love this project
Your project is just amazing…You all come up with fantastic ideas all the time. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing with us.
Hi, this looks amazing, I’m thrilled
Irmhild
Laura this is truely amazing work. I will look forward to see more amazing work by you.
It is just amazing what Laura can do with a little paper, ink and adhesive! Bravo!
This post truly is a treat. A wonderful inspiring project plus a blog candy giveaway that anyone would love to receive. Thank you for always taking it a step further in everything you do, both Andrea and Laura. Every time I check out your blog I am never disappointed. Keep up the great work everyone!
Wow ! Amazing project. So many details, love it, TFS and for the chance to win.
Love Graphic 45 material. Very rich and unique designs!
Beautiful project. Absolutely LOVE it.
I live the rickshaw project ! But my 13 yr.old granddaughter would love the Halloween set for her scrap-booking and card-making projects. Love all of the stuff that Andrea and Laura have taught and love Graphic 45!
What a great project. I love these papers!!!!!
This is truely a work of art! So much detail. So much patiences! So much creativity! I am so happy to be included in the sharing of this amazing project!
Another amazing creation from Laura …Beautiful !!!!
I love everything Laura does. Her work is truly amazing. Thank you for a chance to win such a great prize.
What a wonderful project. Graphic 45 products are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Wow – what a project! Looks pretty intense. What a talent. I love Graphic 45 products, and I mean all of them. I love their paper mostly, but all the other products are a very, very close second. I love that you’re giving away “candy” – thanks for the chance to win.
Wow! That’s all I can say! Love it!
Laura Denison’s project is so clever. I love 3d objects made of paper. Her choic of the object is also very well matched to the graphic 45 collection of paper she chose.
Amazing, everything products, the artwork the designers. Amazing doesn’t quite express what Graphic 45 and it’s team and products are. Have a wonderful day
What a beautiful and unique creation. And I always love Graphic 45.
WOW!!!! Laura’s rickshaw is phenomenal. I am blown away! I’m not familiar with Graphic 45 products, but after seeing this project I know that I need to check out Graphic 45!
Peace, Love & Joy,
Joyce
peaceloveandjoyce.blogspot.com
Wow! Those project photos are amazing! I love that rickshaw. The dress-up pics are awesome, too. 😉 I would love a chance to win the products. Thanks for introducing me to them!
Just wish I could “see” projects like Laura does. This is rickshaw beautiful and amazing.
I love that the G45 team dresses the part. How fun is that? Thanks for a great giveaway!
I love the rickshaw…..I also love Graphic 45….I am a sucker for altered books……
Your rickshaw/mini album is incredible. I am stunned by your talent. I could never have thought the idea, let alone created the finished project. I have always loved Graphic 45’s style. They have such unique patterns. I look forward to seeing more of them.
The rickshaw alone is an amazing demonstration of creativity, but the mini album tucked inside puts this project into the super-amazing category.
I love altered books/projects. This is just beautiful. Love Graphic 45.
Laura your project is absolutely fabulous. I love all the supplies you used. You rock
So Beautiful, I love this collection and it is just perfect for this little rikshaw. Thank you for sharing.
Oh My! Thanks for this link! Amazing talent. Thanks for all you do and the chance to win!
What an unbelievable beautiful project! I just love Graphic 45.
Oh My Goodness that is wonderful! I want to be that talented! Thanks for chance to win!
What a great combination-Papercrafters & Graphic 45!!!
Thank you for the chance to win fab products!!
So sweet of everyone. Thank you
What a project. Such creativity with wonderful talent applied. loved it!
Wowee! THAT is AMAZING! So creative! Thank you for sharing!!
~Lynn
Love the design. So much detail. Great work!
WOWSERS!I cannot believe you did this with paper! Definitely need to start following your work. This project was definitely one of the most detailed and creative that I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!
This is beyond amazing! Graphic 45 is my fav paper! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.
The project is really great! I love the chance to win something. It would be such a Treat!
So creative:) You inspire me!
I’ve been following Laura Denison’s work for several years now and her creations never fail to amaze me. She just keeps getting better and better!! Not only are her creations unique, but they are home decor items that anyone would be proud to display or give as gifts. I fell in love with her rickshaw the minute I saw it. Thanks for sharing it and thanks for the opportunity to win some wonderful G45 items.
I looooove Graphic 45 so much and Laura’s work is a masterpiece!
So I’m looking at it going, that is so cool. And then I find out it even has a mini album hidden in it . Absolutely brilliant.
I have no idea how people come up with these ideas – but at least I can learn from them 🙂 beautiful projects. Graphic 45 is my go to for papers and stamps 🙂
OMG!!! This is the neatest thing I’ve ever seen! I love G45 and Laura’s rickshaw is simply AMAZING! I just cannot fathom the time and effort, let alone the skill, that has gone into this! What beautiful work! You ladies ROCK as always! Thank you for sharing.
I love it!! So unique, I think it would make a great decoration/favor for an asian themed wedding.
AWESOME! I was really blown away when she revealed the mini album in the rickshaw! Beautiful work.
This is the first I hear of G45. Going to visit their website right now and have no doubt that I will be a customer.
This album container is amazing! What a great idea! I agree with others that Laura’s work is a masterpiece. CHAPEAU! As they say in french!
Laura’s work never ceases to amaze me. It’s amazing how many different, creative ways she comes up with to house her awesome mini albums.
Love the look and “feel” of Graphic 45!
So enchanting! We are so lucky to have such beautiful inspiration from which to draw. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely love punch art and this is sooooo clever…. thanks for sharing the sensational creativity…..and the opportunity for candy….
Laura’s work is simply stunning! She is truly an inspiration! The Graphic 45 papers she uses make her projects Pop! Very creative and ingenious! I think the Rickshaw is a very playful piece. Not pictured here, but I think her Gypsy Caravan project she is currently working on is to die for! Keep up the great work Laura! I think it’s awesome to also have the opportunity to win all of that wonderful eye candy!!! I LOVE Halloween and what better way to create for it than with Graphic 45 supplies!! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
WOW. what an amazing project…and ysing my most favorite line of paper ever…Graophic 45…i just love it all
Just love these Graphic 45 papers, and Laura’s creations, they are just wonderful!!!
This rickshaw is amazing. I cannot imagine how much time this took to figure out how to do it. Wow. Thanks for the opportunity to win this fabulous prize.
Can’t wait to do this one. Maybe a Fantasy Coach from Nutcracker papers?
I love all of Lauras projects and have purchased many patters and completed them all. She is amazing.
What a fun project! Graphic 45 has THE most wonderful papers, ideas, and projects.
As always, Laura’s imagination is in high gear. Pair that with Graphic 45 products and you are sure to have a treat in store. Incredible.
I am so enjoying Graphic 45. It goes with my hat collection and the things I like about the 20’s and 30’s. I just picked up the Bird Song Collection to do some scrapbooking of a trip to Japan and China and was blown away by the creative rickshaw that Laura made. What an amazing talent! Thank you for sharing.
Unbelivable what you can do with Paper! This project is amazing.
Diane DeMartini
Novato, CA
I have been a fan/follower of Laura for the past year and a half, and she never ceases to amaze me. I wish I could be more “outside of the box” with my projects and she is truly inspiring. The rickshaw is just one more example of her stellar work. Combined with G45; who wouldn’t love it and the Halloween package is to die for – really!
I audibly gasped when this picture came up. Laura…the detail in your project is stunning!!! Thanks for also sharing a little more of the history and people of Graphic 45. I found it v v interesting. I find their product such a guilty pleasure but so worth it on all of your projects.
Although I’m typically drawn to more contemporary elements, I have found myself rather liking the colours and designs being shown. I would not have the patience to put together the rickshaw and so am impressed with another’s intricate work. I think that there would be quite a lot of fun and exploration waiting for the winner of this package of goodies. Best of luck to all.
What a unique, amazing, 3-d project. Laura is a fantastic crafter who really does ” think outside the box”. Well done. : )
Awesome project and super creative! Oh my, I just love it! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
The rickshaw is AMAZING!!!!! I wish you would share a tutorial. Graphic 45 is the best. I have loved it since the moment I saw their first collection.
What an amazing project and super creative talent too! The Graphic 45 products look amazing and thank you so much for the chance to win some!
Love the project and Graphic 45 papers – would be wonderful to win!
The rickshaw made from paper is fabulous! I love it! Thanks for the chance!
The rickshaw is amazing! I love Graphic 45 papers and would love to win this collection! Thanks for the chance.
I love watching Laura on her ustream channel and have for quite awhile. Any of her projects would look awesome with graphic 45 papers!
turning a box into a richshaw and a mini album. Amazing, love it, thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us!!!
Love the rickshaw – what’s not to like!?! The best part is the mini-album, but the whole thing is absolutely inspired 🙂
Very ingenious!
How imaginative you are! I would love the giveaway items.
Great inspiration!! and being a hat lover what can I say … beautiful!!
As a newbie I would like to thank you for sharing your talent with us and I only hope to one day be almost as good. It certainly keeps me inspired
Wow, a chance to win something for my one and only favorite holiday! Good luck to me (and of course everyone else 🙂 )
The cart is simply amazing! Oh my goodness, I’m sure lots and lots of creative hours went into this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Everything Laura does is amazing. This rickshaw is stunning. G45 & Laura were made for each other. THE BEST!
Laura’s designs are so creatively fresh. Imagine hiding a mini in the rickshaw seat! Loving this paper collection, too.
Holy cr@p! That is AMAZING. I had to look twice to make that what i was seeing was actually a OTP and not some manufactured piece or resin. Magnificent. Will definitely be checking out Laura’s work in future for inspiration. The G45 team are a talented bunch…..
I love Graphic 45 papers , and this creation of Laura’s is absolutely gorgeous.
fabulous work . i have the bird song card pad here in front of me and i don’t want to cut it. If only i could decorate the house with it um .
Well done wonderful project . x
This is an amazing project! The rickshaw is just so cute – I love the realistic details and the movement of parts – the mini album hiding under the seat is such a lovely surprise! I’ve got to check out those UStream classes – it delights me when I find out about an artist I didn’t know about before! Thanks for posting the artwork, and sharing the ideas and the chance to win some fabulous product —if only the talent to create came along with the paper…..
Wow! I’m in awe of this wonderful project! Thanks for the chance to win the Graphic 45 bundle. I always love their stuff!!!
Oh how it would be great to get my hands on the pattern and instructions of this project. Looooove It!
Wow! This was a fabulous post: great project and super giveaway! Thanks!
Kelley
Laura and Graphic 45!! Oh my! Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing – THANKS for a chance to win the super giveaway!
Laura is such a gifted designer, so partner her gift with your papers and Wow!
It seems impossible that the rickshaw was made from paper. There is nothing like graphic 45 paper and just when you think it will be impossible for Laura to top her last project she proves that her creativity knows no bounds. Fabulous!
Unbelievable! How very unique! Thank you for sharing.
What an amazingly wonderful project. Love the mini album under the seat. Thank you for sharing, I just bought the Birdsong collection of papers and can’t wait to use them, they’re just WOW!
very clever project! and love the happy haunting design!
Love Grafic45! Your designs are always cutting edge and so different than the main stream! Thanks for a chance AI the awesome Halloween pack. Love it…:-)
Beautiful project. I love Graphic 45. Their papers and embellishments lend themselves to projects such as these.
What an amazing project. The detail and precision and creativity is outstanding. The paper collection is perfect for the rickshaw design. Fabulous!
Laura Dennison and Graphic 45 is always a winning combination!
I love the fact that the rickshaw seat opens to reveal a mini album. What a wonderful way to display the album. the whole idea is just so different from what I usually see.
AMAZING project!!
Unbelievably beautiful! This is papercrafting at its finest. Thanks to Laura, Graphic 45 and PCL for sharing this with us and giving us the opportunity to win.
Laura and Graphic 45. What more could you ask for. Love, love, love them both.
I always love Graphic 45 papers and this project is fabulous! LOVE that little mini album tucked into the Rickshaw…fun and unexpected!
Wow, I love the rickshaw mini album! That is so creative and what a great project to use the birdsong papers with! Thanks for sharing your project!
What an inspiration! I love the ingenious use of G45 materials. Love Laura’s creations and G45; What a pair, it doesn’t get any better than this!
Wow, what incredible talent Laura. Your Rickshaw Project with Mini Album is absolutely
breathtaking. The Graphic 45 paper collection year after year is so versatile for so many projects. I just love using it.
WOW! What an amazing project and talented designer you are Laura. I love oriental everything! Thanks for sharing your Talents and for showing what can be done with Graphic 45
What a wonderful use of BirdSong papers! I love everything Graphic 45, and when Laura digs into it, she always creates something magical! This miniature rickshaw looks like it stepped out of a wonderful Asian fairy tale. Just stunning!
too impressive! so much talent and inspiration.
What a fabulous project! Graphic 45 paper collection is so beautiful – makes any project come to life. Thanks for a chance to win a fab prize – would love to have this in my craft room, love this collection.
What an exquisite use of G45’s brilliant papers. Truly a work of art!
Oh my gosh! What a great prize prize package! I love the Graphic 45 papers and products and would absolutely cherish every piece. I have several Halloween projects yet to go and would love to use these beautiful embellishments on them all. Wowza!
I love this project and absolutely love Graphic 45 papers. They are so awesome! Would love to win these gorgeous items.
I LOVE all of Laura’s work. I have purchased a lot of her patterns and am just amazed at how versatile your projects are. they cover a great range of item from easy to take your time, here we go!! lol. I really enjoy watching her videos as well, she is so informative. Thank you Laura for all your interest and hard work.
That’s the coolest richshaw ever!! I love that it contains a mini album, too! I have to admit, that once I saw this project, I was sorely tempted to buy the birdsong collection of products from Graphic 45 as well as the box, brads, feet, etc!! I do have some of the paper on order from a fav store, but restricted myself to that….this time around! I have been in love with Graphic 45 papers and products for quite a while now~absolutely LOVE the vintage/nostalic and romantic feel to many of them!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful project with us!
Just love the project what creativity and the surprise under seat. Thanks for sharing and chance to win.
I love the intricate detail! Beautiful project!
I love, love the Graphic 45 paper. Who but a real pro would ever think of making a rick shaw from paper??
Think of all the wonderful things that this package give-a-way could make. Wow! thanks for the opportunity to win it.
Awesomely Beautiful !!!
All I can say is WOW! and repeat that over and over . . .Wow! Absolutely stunning!
Wow! That is truly amazing not to mention gorgeous!
Laura, this project is truly amazing! Love your style and creativity as well as the Graphic 45 line!
Can I say I love, love love the rickshaw…it’s a amazing to say the least. Now I want to make one.
I adore Graphic 45 especially the colorways. I tend to lean towards dark colors in most of my creations, so it’s perfect. And the colors that are used still have the same value in tone. What a fantastic era it was.
Of course, I would love to win and know several projects I’d like to create.
Thanks for the opportunity and chance to enter. Good luck ladies.
I love the vintage style of Graphic 45.
Micheline D.
Words can not say enough about this fabulous project!!! I can not wait to visit your blog!
A wonderful project. I love the mini album under the seat. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
What an incredible blend of architectural structures, shapes and angles along with art/creativity and personal memories (album)! A truly beautiful piece of work! Look forward to seeing your other creations.
What an inspired project – it really showcases the Birdsong paper range! Graphic 45 paper is one of my favourite brands – I love creating with it and I love seeing what others create with it too!
Oh my word this project is absolutely amazing. I love the mixture of the colors and patterns and just everything about it. I have added your link to my list of favorites. hugs.
Incredible, Awesome, Fantastic!!! There are not enough words to describe Laura’s impressive rickshaw project. How does she come up with such fabulous work. Thanks for sharing her talents. I would love to win this G45 package Halloween package – I love Halloween & this paper is beautiful.
What fabulous detail work, that started with awesome paper. I love, love, love the Graphic 45 designs. Thanks for the inspiring intro.
The Rickshaw is absolutely AMAZING. Laura is so talented. Please send some of her talent my way. Words can’t discribed how amazing she is. Look forward to seeing more
Amazing project. What is truly fascinating is how well the papers used seem proportional to the size of the finished project. Your designs continue to wow me.
Laura, That is just awesome, those photo’s look realy great, and your project is fantastic and the stand at CHA is realy amazing.
Love the project, and that there’s a mini book in the seat is just wonderful, thanks for shainng it and the chance to winl
Have always been a fan of Graphic 45. Love the rickshaw project!
I really like the seat of the rickshaw, because it has a hidden album!!!!!!!!!!! bravo… i do like the wheel spokes as well!!!
ava g
I’m madly in love with all their product!! I love my vintage, and Graphic 45 is the place to go for the best variety. I would totally love winning this product — so keep picking until you get to my name please (LOL).
I just love to see what Laura has been creating. I love the vibrant colors, details and designs of the Graphic 45 paper. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a wonderful gift.
Awesome, I was surprised to find out it holds a mini album,
Donna