Graphic 45 Design Team 2012 Audition

I decided this year to try for Graphic 45 Design Team. Paper and art are my loves in life.  I enjoy expressing myself through my art, but what brings me the most joy is sharing with other crafters. I have 6 projects to include with my application. Some of these you may have seen before on my blog, but a few are unpublished, until now. I know this type of post is a bit of a deviation for my readers. Consider this post pure eye candy! Remember you can click on any photo to enlarge and see details.

This project is an altered wooden perfume box from Banana Republic.  The box was so elegant, I could not throw it out.  I used Once Upon A Springtime from Graphic 45 for the paper. This is the box closed.

When the magnetic top is removed, inside is a beautiful butterfly perched in some moss.

My next project is an altered 12 by 12 canvas. This done in a collage style with beeswax as the binder. It has Perfect Pearls dusted across it. In the picture it hard to appreciate all the details in the canvas. I loved this collection so much I wanted to use every part of it!

My next project is a mini album made from coasters. Although this project does not have any Graphic 45, I think it is a nice representation of my style. I love ink and I love getting messy! All the coasters have been embossed, inked, and then bound into a fun home decor style mini album.

My next project is a simple yet elegant card made from Steampunk Debutante. I love the frames that come with each collection. I hand-rolled the flower on the side and the curled ribbon is actually strips from Steampunk Debutante. I love to incorporate metal in my work. This card features some jewelry chain and a jewelry token from my stash.

My next project is an altered 7 Gypsy Printer's Tray. I made this tray using Halloween in Wonderland. There is lots of ink and embellishments. I encourage you to click on the picture to enlarge and see all the yumminess. Each "picture" has been coated with Crackle Accents to give a very worn look.

This is my final project.  This mini album is made from Glassine Envelopes and bound with a YourStory. It has lots of details and each page is art thanks to Tropical Travelogue. This exotic mini album has lots of pockets and trinkets for all those special details and pictures.

Thank you so much for taking the time to view my blog and my art. As always, I appreciate the comments and hope everyone has a creative day!