Time to Celebrate!!!

I have had an awesome week here on the blog and I want to celebrate! I think it is time for a giveaway!! (NO April Fool’s here!)

Next week on Ustream, we will be making not one, but two projects with Graphic 45 paper…the Fairy House (Once Upon a Springtime) and the Circus Tent (le Cirque). In honor of making the 2011 Design Team for Graphic 45, I’m giving away one of each of the kits! (the rest of the kits and the patterns will be up on my website on Saturday…lots of Mom duty this week has it delayed!)

And there is more… in celebration of heading of to Ranger at the end of April, I am giving away a group of Ranger products so that you can be ready to play along with me when I return!

Here’s what you need to do:

Leave a comment with your favorite Graphic 45 paper line AND the Ranger product you want to learn how to use (or the one you love the most!) I will do the drawing tomorrow (Saturday, April 2) at 3pm Pacific Time.

Tonight we will be using punches again to make 3D flowers for seed packet pockets. We will be modifying my Life’s a Picnic Mini Album pattern in to a Easter basket. Below is a PDF of the seed packet pocket I designed for this class. I will eventually be making this in to a rubber stamp….but for now, you can click on the photo and then print to 8 1/2″ x 11″ card stock. Please use this pocket all you want for your personal use… please don’t pass it around or use it in classes, etc. The finished pocket will measure 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″

See you all tonight!

Laura

380 thoughts on “Time to Celebrate!!!”

  1. Laura, Congratulations on being chosen for Graphic 45 design team!!! My favorite Graphic 45 paper line is the Renaissance Faire, I love the colors, patterns and possibilites it presents. The Ranger product I would like to learn how to use is the new Distress Stain, the colors look great and easy to use.
    Nini Nelms ninijaye@yahoo.com

  2. WOW!! Laura congrats on your winning…I knew you would!!! I love all the Graphic 45 papers but I think if I would have to chose, it would be the fairy one. As far as Ranger goes, I love their alcohol inks but would love to learn more about the different ways they can be used. Thank you for the chance to win a prize! Pammy

  3. I love the Once Upon A Springtime collection. So refreshing after all the “winter” colors. Congrats on making the design team….there really wasn’t any other choice! I would love to know how to create with the glassine (sp) paper, and the stains look a little intimidating to me. Have a great weekend.

  4. Congradulation Laura you are the best! I have to confess that you and your classes gave me what it took to start scrapbooking again! Thank you so very much… Now my favorite G45 paper has to be “Once Upon a Springtime” and I would love to learn how to use “Distress Stains” Again Congradulation!!!
    Krytyne1957 from québec Canada

  5. Congrats again. I look forward to seeing what you will learn at Ranger U. Let’s face it, you may be teaching them a thing or two by the time you leave. My favorite Graphic 45 line is Domestic Goddess(it sings to me haha) and I’d really like to learn more about those distress stains and how to combine them with stamping. Thanks for the chance to win a kit.

  6. Congratulations Laura! Frankly I have never used Graphic 45 (believe it or not) but now that you are part of their team I will have to try their papers. I like the Once Upon Springtime paper though. Lots of beautiful work out there with it. Yes I would like to use the “Distress Stains” too. I am sure you will show us the endless possibilities.

  7. Laura, thanks for the awesome giveaway and your projects are stunning!
    My fave Graphic 45 papers are the Steampunk Debutante!! AWESOME!
    And I would love to see more techniques for the new Stains. They look so cool but not sure how to use them.

    Thanks for the fun giveaway!

  8. So hard to choose but the Once Upon a Springtime are my current favorite papers and I so wish I could learn to do more with the UTEE from Ranger…so many artists seem to do so many fun things with it!
    We in Texas are THRILLED for you! So well deserved and not one bit a surprise…
    Such exciting things happening along THE PAPER TRAIL! What a journey!

  9. WOW Laura, very generous! I have been trying to get a kit you put together, but I’m always to late! I love G45 Once Upon A Springtime collections it is so beautiful. I would love to learn more about the alcohol inks and distress stains (I don’t have any of either one). I love the look it creates. Thank you ~ Carol

  10. Congrats on making the design team! I knew you would, they are so lucky to have you! How generous of you to do a giveaway!
    My favorite Graphic 45 paper would have to be Curtain Call, I can’t help but go crazy with it every time it gets in my hands. And a Ranger product I would love to learn how to use, is the the alcohol inks, (for some reason Joann’s won’t ship them to me in Hawaii so I’ve never tried them) but I have no idea what all different things you can do with these inks compared to any others.

  11. The most awesome Graphic 45 product is the Once Upon a Springtime collection – have bought 4 packs of each “thing” as I love this more than anything I have ever seen and will use it up in no time. My granddaughter use to write notes to the fairies that lived in our garden and they answered her – I saved them and will do a special mini for her. I would love to learn more about the new Ranger stains and especially your stained glass idea. Thanks for all you do for us. Mary Werner

  12. Congratulations Laura! I honestly had no doubt that you would be chosen. I’m excited to see what kind of projects you come up with. My favorite Graphic 45 paper line is “On the Boardwalk” and I would like to know more about how to make your own ink pads with the Ranger’s Cut & Dry. See you on U-Stream tonight. (I don’t participate in the chat. I guess I’m what you call a lurker?)

  13. What talent you have! Congratulations on the new assignment. I love watching your Ustream programs. I like the Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime paper and would like to learn more about distress stains from Ranger. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Jan B.

  14. Laura, You are so generous with your time and now this. Like I said in the prvious post, we are all winners when you win.

    I love the new Once upon a springtime. I didn’t think I did until I saw what you did with this amazing paperline. And I want to learn more about all the Ranger stuff but the new stains really look like interesting. Can’t wait until you are back and ready to teach us. It excited me when you had earlier that you were going to be teaching us some techniques once a month and the once a month kit and so on because I love everything you do but have to pick and choose which ones I can afford. It’s hard because I WANT THEM ALL.

    Can’t wait to see you in class you should be off the walls by then. LOL

  15. Laura,

    I just knew that you would be chosen! Congratulations! My favorite Graphic 45 paper line of all time is Once Upon a Springtime. However, I must admit to owning bits and pieces of all of their lines. The Ranger line I would love to learn more about: the alcohol inks. I don’t even own any because I have no idea what to do with them.

  16. My favorite G45 paper is Playtimes Past. It reminds me of happy times in my grandma’s attic and all the antique toys she had there to play with. I would like to learn more about using Perfect Pearls. I’ve taken two classes using them now, and just can’t seem to use them effectively. Congratulations, again, and thanks for the fabulous giveaways!

  17. Oh, Laura!!! How exciting! I’d be thrilled to win anything from you!! As for Ranger products, I’d like to learn to do more with the alcohol inks and/or anything of Tim Holtz products.

    Lacy

  18. Laura, Congratulations! You are a wonderful, creative person and Graphic 45 will be blessed to have you! I personally Steampunk Debutante, but Once Upon A SSSpringtime is a very close 2nd! It was hard to choose, they have so many wonderful papers. . .I can’t wait till your kit comes up tomorrow! Save me a Fairy House one, cause I love fairies or at least the idea of them!!!! Blessings for a wonderful weekend as well.

  19. Another Woo Hoo on making the team of your choice! Fav G45 is the Botanicabella Collection… as far as the ranger/holtz, so many choices. I guess the glassine paper and alcohol inks. I have my glassine paper pad & just stare at it…lol. Better give Carol & Barrie a heads up on the Ranger products. Once you do a show…we’ll all want them 🙂 And how totally cool of you to give us the seed pattern packet. Thank you Laura for all your time and generosity. See you on Ustream…Lori C

  20. Oh my goodness, I forgot to say what ranger product I would like to learn how to use. Again, that is hard as I have many, but I think I would like more ideas on how to use Alcohol inks better. I do a lot of metal work and embossing and would love how to better use them on metal! Thank you so much for asking.

  21. Hi Laura. I love the Graphic 45 line: Times Nouveau. And I would like to learn some creative ways to use Rangers Inkssentialsâ„¢ Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets adhesive metal foils. Thanks for this chance to win something.

  22. Ooh how to choose just one ok Once Upon a Springtime = lovely – ranger products love the distress inks and the foam blending pads. Love all your projects and you so deserve to get on the design team – well done. Regards Shauna Johnston

  23. Laura, you’re so clever! We knew you’d make it.Easy, peasy, as you always say. For me, just starting on Steampunk Debutante clock so that is my favorite collection, though really love them all. I want to know more about the Distress Stains and glassine paper. Nancy Kallman

  24. My favorite Graphic45 paper is the Curtain Call collection, because it is neutral and you can add any color to accent and make it pop.
    The Ranger product I would like to learn more about is their new Color Stains, they seem very vibrant and can’t wait to get some.
    Gloria H

  25. Congratulations again Laurs, it was really well done, but I never doubted a second, they would pick you.
    My favorit papers is with no doubt the Once upon a Springtime right now. We really need it now after 5 months with just snow, snow and snow LOL. And for the Ranger products I would love to learn about the Distress Stains, as I have no clu how to use that LOL.
    Boy I would just love to win one of your fairy house ssets, that would be a real dream, so please please?? I´ll keep everything crossed here ha ha ha.
    HAve a wonderful week-end everyone.

  26. Congratulations Laura, never doubted for a minute that you would not be picked. I love Graphic 45 paper but my absolute favourite is the Once Upon a Springtime its so pretty. All the Ranger products are yummy too and you have done a great job in showcasing on how to use them on your projects. Learning to use Alcohol inks nicely would be great. Maryanne D (Australia)

  27. Congrats on being part of the Design Team. You have to be over the moon.

    My favorite Graphic45 paper is Curtain Call. I like the graphics and all the different embellishments you can use to make it your own unqiue work.

    The Ranger product I’d like to learn more on is Alcohol Inks. I have quite a few of them but just couldn’t figure out how to use them to make it look good like I see on other’s projects.

    Raven

  28. The post is by Kim Hoff—my favorite Graphic 45 paper is the Big Top or circus paper. My husband has been a clown for over 20 years and I want to make a mini album for those presently active and also those not able to clown any longer due to health issues. The dedication is somthing that is very special. The ranger produce of course Tim Holtz stains
    I would love to know all the uses. I have them all and love them.

  29. I had no doubts about you and G45. I love Le Cirque and I want to learn to the new stains. Can’t wait to get the kits for these. You are so amazing and I love your work. Thanks again for the AWESOME patterns. Have fun at Ranger U. I wouldn’t be surprised if you are not an instructor for them before long. WOOO HOOO!!
    Thanks, Kimmy B. (North Carolina)

  30. Laura, you are a very special talented lady. Your projects and classes are so much fun. I am in awe of your creative process. Congrats on making the DT for Graphic 45. My favorite paper lines are..all of them..but if I had to choose it would be either the Le’Romantic or Communique. I would love to learn about the application of Perfect Pearls. Thanks for celebrating with a giveaway. Sherry Friis

  31. Wow, what a generous giveaway 🙂 Thanks again, Laura, I’m continually amazed at your generosity 🙂 My favorite Graphic 45 line would have to be one of two, either Steampunk, or the Once Upon a Springtime…I can’t make up my mind. And as for Ranger, I just got a packet of the Perfect pearls and have no idea how to make it look like it always looks when others use in online…so that would be great with me, but since I have so little already in the way of scrapbooking supplies, really anything you do with Ranger would be interesting and very educational for me, so I would be happy with anything 🙂 Am still so excited to know that you made the list for Graphic 45 😀

  32. Woohoo! Congratulations to you Laura!! You are very much deserving of this honor and opportunity. 🙂 My favorite paper hands down is Once Upon a Springtime. There are so many Ranger products I’d like to learn how to use so it’s hard to choose, but I would say at this moment it would be the new Distress stains. They are still a mystery to me. See you tonight. ~QueensPaperPalace

  33. Congratulations 🙂

    I love the Christmas Past Paper, and I really like the Ranger Distress inks. 🙂

    Even a tiny flower made by you would make me so proud ! Everytime I’m sad, I watch one of your shows.. Don’t care how many times I’ve seen them before. And don’t care that I have to get up at 3.50 every Saturday morning to watch your show, because you make me happy!
    Lene aka PaperTrailAddict, Denmark.

  34. Congratulations on being named to be on the Graphic 45 Design team. And also working with T!m Holtz and going to Ranger U. Things happen in three’s, but yours will be mutiplyed.
    The Graphic 45 paper line I like is the one you just used, Botanical by Susan Wingot (spring). And all products that come with the paper line. What I have a hard time with is the alcohal inks, stains and wash. Greek to me.
    Go over your list of things you have to take to college. Ranger U – as the logo says you are creative, an educator, and you inspire us.
    Thank You. Relax and get messy,and learn a TON.
    Margaret

  35. Laura,
    Congrats on being part of Graphic45. I knew they would choose you!!! This is an aweomse give away and my favorite paper line is Steampunk. I’m looking forward to using Tims new stains. LOVE vintage photo! Thanks again!
    Malisa

  36. Well, my favorite Graphic 45 paper line seems to change with whatever’s new, but right now, I LOVE Once Upon a Springtime!!! I think it’s so soft and pretty!!! And the Ranger Product I want to learn to use is the new glassine product. It looks so cool. I haven’t tried the new Distress Stains yet, either!!! So generous of you to do this, Laura!!!! You are so giving and so talented!!!
    Blessings and hugs!
    PS Can’t WAIT to make the fairy house!!! Beautiful!!

  37. Congratulations, Laura!!!
    It’s so hard to pick just one line of Graphic 45 paper, but if I must -Once Upon A Springtime.
    I need help with the alcohol inks.
    Thanks,
    Debbie

  38. Laura.. thanks so much for being so generous. In the graphic 45 line, I really really like the Springtime Collection. And Tim Holtz products just rock but if I had to pick one to learn to use it would be the new glassine products. Can’t wait for the kits to be posted so i can purchase them.

    Happy Creating!
    Anne

  39. Congratulations on making the design team, your work is outstanding!! My favorite Graphic 45 paper is probably Curtain Call, they have so many great papers it is hard to choose. I would also like to use the glassine paper in a project.

  40. Well as if you were not going to be picked for the g45 design team!!!!! Your work is inspired and I love it all. I would say that the Le Cirque because it is very versatile with it’s amazing colours and patterns. The ranger product I would love to learn more about is the kraft glassine products. Congratulations on a fantastic week for you!!!

  41. Laura, this is so sweet of you, to share in your celebration. I have always wanted one of your kits but couldn’t swing them, I’d love the chance to win.
    My favorite G-45 paper is Steampunk and I’d love to learn more about the glassine paper. See you tonight. Shari (cricutrookie)

  42. Congradulation Laura you are the best! I have to confess that you and your classes gave me what it took to scrapbooking more and more! Thank you so very much… Now my favorite G45 paper has to be “Once Upon a Springtime” and I would love to learn how to use “Distress Stains” Again Congradulation!!!

  43. Congrats Luara on making the design team!! YAY!! You are so talented and deserving of the spot. Thanks too for the chance to win this giveaway. I would love the Le Romantique paper collection and would love the Distress Stains. Have a blast at Ranger U!!
    Yer Vang

  44. My favorite G-45 paper is One Upon A Springtime, because it so gorgeous. It just the kind of paper that makes you smile in awe. My favorite Ranger products are distress inks and glossy accents, because they can be used to change ordinary things into extraordinary. The Ranger product that I would like to learn more about is the alcohol inks. I just got my first set. I am really excited to put them to good use. Thanks for allowing us to celebrate with you!

  45. My favourite has to be Once upon a Springtime, it’s just gorgeous. As for my favourite Ranger product, Distress Inks. All my other ink pads are now almost redundant! So pleased you are having such a great time with everything at the moment, you will have so much to tell us after your Ranger eperience. Sue x

  46. Jodi MacGregor

    I swear at 8:55 this morning I heard a squeal of excitement all the way down here in Southern California! Congratulations on a position well deserved!
    I have a lot of Ranger products but have the darnest time trying to figure out I can use the alcohol inks in any of my papercrafting. So, if I could figure out how to use them with Graphic 45’s La Romantique paper line, I would be in paper heaven!
    Looking forward to many more of your beautiful and fun projects!
    Jodi

  47. Congrats Laura, you are the perfect choice. I started watching you with the 12 Christmas projects and honestly you have been the only You Tube designer that I have made a project with. I love your style..So Once Upon a Springtime and I want to try the little bottles of Metalic Mixative silver and bronze. I will be watching…

  48. congrats to getting Ranger U and G45 design team!

    My favorite paper pad from graphic 45 is Curtain Call. My favorite Ranger product. hmmm there is so much to choose from. But i got to say its a tie between glossy accents and the distress inks

  49. Can’t wait for tonight. I love the graphic 45 Holiday stack. So versatile. I have a lot of Ranger products thanks to the 12 days of Christmas tags, but I want to see the metal binder rings in action, like how you attach to a box to create an album.

  50. Congrats on making the graphic 45 design team!!! I can’t wait to see what you create for them. I know it will knock our socks off! I love all the graphic 45 paper but never find any in the local craft shops. So I don’t know which is my favorite. I do love the Ranger products and just ordered the distress stains but really don’t know what to do with it yet. Thanks for what you do for paper crafters everywhere 🙂

  51. Ooops, I was so excited to see that you made the G45 design team and Ranger U I forgot to enter your blog giveaway but telling you that I ordered Curtain Call and Once Upon A Springtime from Berrie and Carol. I made two cards using Curtain Call so far and posted them on my blog. I want to eventually get all of their papers available now. Circus, Steampunk, and On The Boardwalk. I also LOVE ranger distress inkpads by Tim Holtz. I am trying to get all of them. I LOVE the Tim Holtz dies. I recently bought the birdhouse, film strip, ticket strip, medalion strip, so far. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Since my husband passed away in November I have found this new craft to help me stay sane and I am so happy to be here! Thanks for all you share Laura! I love your classes and your sharing!

  52. Hi Laura,
    Congratulations on being a part of the Design Team for Graphic 45. I really love the “Le Cirque” paper, I recently took my granddaughter to the circus and so want to use the paper to memorialize our time there. I also love the Perfect Pearls, but have not used them yet as I am not sure what to do with them or how to use them in a project. I am so excited to be able to participate in your class tonight on UStream!!! Thank you,
    Mary

  53. congratulations Laura, what a achievement, be proud of yourself. thank you for this giveaway i would love to win. I love the look of perfect pearls, and love once upon a spring time, is my fav paper line thank you once again.

  54. Congratulations! You are so talented and I know you are very excited. I am not new to crafting but new to papercrafts. So happy I found your site and Ustreams. I have now based my supply purchases on what you use. I love the diversity of papers Graphic 45 offers. I do like the Once Upon a Springtime and I would like to know more about the Distress Stains. Thanks for the opportunity to win. See you tonite!!

  55. Congratulations! I can’t wait to see what you do next. I love your work and Fridays on Ustream have become my favorite habit!
    I love the Steampunk paper although Once Upon a Springtime is a close second for me.
    Ranger product? I’m looking forward to learning how to use the Distress Stains.
    Betseek

  56. WOW o WOW!! They picked the right person:) Graphic 45 is an amazing product, to hard to pick a fav! There all my fav:) The distress crackle paint is something I would like to see more of. Just because I think it is a very unique product, an would love to see what you could do with it. C ya tonight on UStream.
    Gina Lindsey (aka blondecrafter)

  57. Congratulations Laura!!! I love the G45 Once Upon A Springtine Collection,and I would love it if you would show us how to use the new Tim Holtz stains. Thanks for the give away..

  58. Congratulations on making the Graphic 45 team! My favorite paper from graphic 45 is Hallowe’en in Wonderland. I have loved alice since childhood. My facorite ranger product is the new TH distress stains. I just love them, so easy to use.

  59. Congratulations! Your designs are always inspirational.
    The Once Upon a Springtime Paper is just what winter-weary souls are looking for.
    As for Ranger..I use and like so many of their products. The Archival inks appeal to me and of course all the things by Tim Holtz. I like the way this company seems to care about the way their products will be used.

  60. Wonderful your a G45 girl now . I never doubted a minute they wouldn’t pick you. You have so much talent. I really love there papers and have done my project with them. I’d like to see how to work with glassine and alcohol inks .
    KtyL

  61. Congrats on getting chosen for the Graphic 45. I love your albums. My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Spring. I love the colors and the butterflys. My favorite Ranger item is Stickles. I am the glitter queen. Thanks for all the beautiful stuff you do.

  62. Wow, I am so proud of you. Congratulations. My fav G45 is Once upon a springtime, I just got a new grandaughter and I am loving this paper more and more. I love all the Ranger products, but the one I really want to learn to use well is the new stains, I have a few, but I not sure where to begin with them. Laura thanks so much for teaching all of us tips and techniques, I’ve done things I never dreamed it could do. Lots of Love Jackie

  63. Congratulations! You deserve it! I would love a chance to win a Fairy House kit! I think my favorite Graphic 45 paper is the Steampunk Debutante. I would love to learn more about and how to use the new distress stains.

  64. Congratulations!!! I was sure you’ll be picked!

    My latest favorite from Graphic 45 is Once upon a spring time!!! very whimisical! Ii bought this paper and I will be buying some more!

    I would like to learn how to use or combine Ranger’s configuration box at idea-logy of Tim Holtz.

  65. Congratulations! every one is happy for you i think, you do so beautifull things. Once upon a spring time is the one i like most and how to use the distress stains from Ranger product.
    See you on Ustream..bye Monik from Québec Canada

  66. Congrats!! I just started following your ustream videos and I love what you do!
    My fav graphic45 paper is a draw between Steampunk debutante and curtain call. I’m also in LOVELOVE with distress inks but would love to learn how to use configuration boxes.

  67. Congratulations Laura…..what exciting news!!!! My favorite line would have to be Once Upon a Springtime. I love the colors and the fairies! I’d really like to see you use more of the distress stains. They look like so much fun and the colors are gorgeous!!!

  68. WAY TO GO LAURA!!…CONGRATS…KNEW YOU WOULD MAKE THE TEAM…You are so creative..Couldn’t wait to get home from work to see if you made the team…..my favorite paper line is Once Upon a Springtime…I love the colors and the butterflies…my sister calls me the “butterfly queen”….I also would love to try the Distress Stains…again Congrats and hope you have a great evening!!!!!

  69. Congratulations Laura!!! You are so talented, I can’t imagine them not picking you! My favorite Graphic 45 paper would be Once Upon a Springtime and the ranger products I would love to learn would be perfect pearls or spray or the color wash sprays. Have a blast at Ranger U, you deserve it, you’ve been going non-stop and can’t wait to learn new things when you get back! Thanks for all I have already learned and for the inspiration!

  70. Congrats on your DT spot! I must admit I wasn’t familiar with G45 papers but I’ve just had a Google and OMG they’re LUSH! I will have to to invest! 😆

    I love the look of the Steampunk papers… fabulously collagey and vintage. 🙂

    The Ranger product I’d like to learn more about using is, again, the Distress Stains. Not seen them in action yet and am dying to know what can be done with them. 🙂

    Ali

  71. Congratulations to you! You just HAD to be picked, your talent and imagination is beyond belief! My favorite Graphic 45 is Once Upon A Spring Time. The colors are just yummy and the butterflies are so beautiful. For Tim, Distress Stains! Again, congratulations!
    Willa
    btmomm2@yahoo.com

  72. WAY TO GO, I knew this was going to be a great year for you, and will only get better. First of all thanks for all the great kits and patterns and for all wonderful creativity you have taught of all us. You truly have a great gift and I know we are all happy you take the time to share with us. I hope you make a whole line of stamps or paper collection. For Graphic 45 my fav paper line is Once Upon a Spring time. This paper makes me very happy and for Rangers would like to learn all the stains as never tried them. Do love my Tim Holtz scissors though. And can’t wait to use my vegabond. You have inspired me so much in my scrapbooking hobby Thanks Annette Alexander

  73. Congratulation Laura! You are best! I love the G45 papers, my choice is Once upon a Springtime, gorgeous papers. For Rangers, I would like the new Distress stains. Thanks for the chance to win, it’s great! Bye..bye..have happy weekend.

  74. Well done Laura. I cant wait to see the new creations you dream up for Graphic 45 (hope you can share some of them). I have watched your UStream shows since the beginning, but I was still blown away when you put all of your G45 projects together in the slideshow. My favourite paperline at the moment is Once upon a springtime. I confess to having a lot of Ranger products, but I dont know how to make the most of them. I would really like to know how to use Perfect Pearls without making a mess. Laura your projects are so inspiring but you show us that they are also “do-able” and not intimidating. A big thank you to you and your family.

    Tracy S
    Aussietracy

  75. Laura, I would like to enter the drawing, and that you for the flower packet stamp gift.

    My favorite G45 papers are the Once Upon A Springtime collection. The Ranger product that I would like to learn about it the new stains.

    Thank you again,
    Muriel Charlonne
    fpcdispatcher@aol.com

  76. Congratulations Laura! Although I must say – not surprising, given the portfolio of your work, your following and the time you take to inspire us all.
    The Graphic 45 paper I’m lovin’ at the moment would have to be Once Upon a Springtime.
    As for the Ranger product – I would love to learn to create beautiful embellishments using the Melting Pot!
    Smiles
    Jen

  77. Congratulition…I just love all the Grathic 45 paper…but i Love the Steampunk…the embossing powder is the one thing thats hard for me to need help with… And then the Dabbers…Thanks So Much Laura…Di

  78. My favorite G45 paper collection is Once upon a springtime although to be honest I love them all. I also love all the Ranger Products and would love to see more done with the glassine paper and the new stains which I have both on order LOL can’t wait to play. Congrats on making the design team

    Nicole Jones
    nicole.jones911@yahoo.ca

  79. Congrats!!! What an awesome give away…but could I just have my favorite Ranger product…TIM !!! LOL

    Oh almost forgot..favorite G-45 Once Upon A Springtime, and I would love to learn more about the new distress stains.

  80. Congratulations Laura!! I can’t wait to see your new creations with Graphic 45! I am absolutely loving the Once Upon a Springtime paper line and cannot wait for your kits & patterns to be released for the Fairy House.

    As far as Tim Holtz goes I use his Distressed Inks all the time … for everything! I’m excited to try the Distressed Stains too.

    Again, congratulations on making the 2011 Design Team for Graphic 45 … you definitely deserve it! See you on Ustream!

  81. Congratulations Laura!!! I’ve said this before and I mean it… you totally deserve it and it couldn’t happen to a nicer person!! My current favorite G45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime and I would love to learn more about the stains Ranger just came out with. I don’t even have them yet because I’m not quite sure what to do with them. Thanks again for sharing all you do with us here on your blog and through your classes. You are AWESOME!!

  82. June-Marie (mermaid49)

    CONGRATULATIONS…..boy choosing between Graphic 45 is very difficult for me….so many to love…although Upon a Springtime is gorgeous (love the colors and graphics) I am leaning toward Curtain Call…I have loved my trips to France (Paris in particular and visiting the Moulin Rouge) searching my roots, so love the flavor and feel of this paper…brings back wonderful memories….as for Ranger, I would love to learn more about the effects of alcohol inks on various types of mediums and how to achieve those results….I am excited and delighted to hear that you will be creating your own stamps for two reasons: first because I can’t wait to see what your creative mind designs; and secondly I purchased (but have yet to use) the Collins stampmaker and if that is what you will be using, watching you use it and your opinion of it, would be most valued…..the fairy house and circus tent would be perfect for my twin grandbabies (a boy and a girl) so I have my fingers crossed….best of luck on your new venture and I hope this leads to many more opportunities for you….

  83. Congrats on making the Design Team. We all knew you could do it! I really like the Once Upon a Springtime G45 paper. As for the Ranger stuff, I don’t know enough to tell you what I like or would like to learn about.
    Congrats again and thanks for the chance to win!

    Beverly

  84. Congratulations!! Although I can’t say I am surprised. My favorite right now is the Steampunk line but with every new line I have to rethink. Steampunk is the last one I bought though. New tricks with the distress stains would be nice to know about. Keeping my fingers crossed.

  85. Congratulations Laura on making the 2011 DT for the G45 — can’t wait to see what you will come up with next. I enjoy all your projects. My fav for G45 is the Fairy G45 and would like to see how you would use the Distress Stains. Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!
    NadiaW

  86. I have been following your blog for sometime now and am not at all surprised that you’ve been selected to be part of the G45 Design Team. The honor is very well deserved! I’m a fan of the G45 Fashionista .. just cannot get enough of those.

  87. Laura, there was never a doubt in my mind that you would make the Graphic 45 design team….my favorite paperline is renaissance

    the ranger product I would like to learn to use is the distress ink stain, I love your work. keep it up!!

    Mitzi Nault, Stafford, VA

  88. Hi Laura…..Congrats on the G45 Design Team….We are so proud of you!!! I love all your projects and kits…..My favorite G45 paper is a toss-up between two completely different styles….Steampunk and Once Upon A Spring time…They are both just so wonderful…and both “speak to me”….The Ranger product that I need to become more familiar with is the new distress stains….I know you will show us somw wonderful projects using them…..Thanks for the chance to be a winner…
    Texie

  89. ~Congratulations Laura~ we all knew you would do it, you certainly deserve it 🙂
    My fav Graphic 45 line is L’Romantique but I also like Once Upon a Springtime ~ they are both gorgeous! I have to admit I never used to look at G45 until I saw the wonderful things you have done with it.
    I would love some hints and tips on how to use Gesso.
    xxx

  90. Congratulations Laura!!! Ok hands down my favorite Graphic 45 line has to be “Botanicabella”..so pretty! As for a Ranger Product, the new Distress Stains really interest me. Can hardly wait to see what you do next..

  91. Margaret Williams mwscrapitnow@gmail.com

    CONGRATS Laura, But I never thought for a second they would not want your designs. Next stop… your own product line. please please lol
    My favorite G45 is Halloween in Wonderland love love love it. But the one I can’t wait to get my hands on is Le Cirque mostly the Bohemian Floral paper. I would love to learn what you could do with the Inkssentials surfaces metal foil tape sheets. And Perfect pearl mists. Thank you Laura!

  92. Congrats Laura!!!! What a wonderful giveaway too! I have a hard time picking one..but my favorite grafic45 is Le Romantique.

    As far as Tim stuff..would love to learn about these stains I am hearing about.

    Cynthia..Arizona

  93. Congratulations – you totally deserve it!!! I don’t have it yet but Once upon a springtime is currently my fav. I also can’t wait to play with the distress stains. See you tonight!

  94. Congratulations! I had no doubt that you would be chosen to the design team. My favorite has to be Once upon a Springtime. And I would like to learn more about the distress stains. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  95. Hi Laura, Congrats on making the Design Team for Graphic 45, we knew you would, you are just so talented.
    I love Graphic 45 paper but my absolute favourite is the Steampunk Debutante!!
    Love the look of the new ranger stains, would love to see more on how to use these.
    Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us, I started scrapbooking about the same time you did, and have followed you ever since, so thank you so so much.
    hugs Sharon 🙂

  96. Congrats!!! But knew they would have to be totally insane not to choose you! My fav Graphic 45 is
    Christmas Past. But I love ALL of their papers. As for Ranger, that is
    tough, but think I would like to see
    more ways to use the alcohol inks & the distress stickles. Thanks for this great opportunity!

  97. Congrats Laura!! You are always amazing me with your talent!! My favorite paper has to be the Once Upon a springtime and I love perfect pearls and would love to see what you can create with them.Thanks for everything!
    Carolee,Spokane Wa.

  98. This is my first time leaving a comment but I have been watching Laura in awe for a month or so. I can’t believe she lives so close yet I’ve never heard of her until now. I have been missing so much. This is rare talent I have not seen before. And it is so wonderful she is going to work with Ranger products. Tim Holtz is one of my favorites as well as Graphic 45 papers. My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime. I cannot get enough of that paper and should probably buy stock in that company. lol The Ranger product besides the stain which several people have mentioned are the embossing folders. I’m sure there is much more one can do with them other than the obvious. So come on Laura, dazzle me. Thanks and best wishes.
    Anita

  99. Congratulations!!! What a Great Time For YOU. I love the Once Upon a Springtime paper and would love to know more on how to use the Perfect Pearls. Thanks for all the great ideas and classes, I love watching them.
    Shelley

  100. Congratulations! You must be over the moon! My favorite so far is the Once Upon a Springtime. I am so over winter and ready for some sunshine!! Also, I just received the new Distress stains and would like to learn how to use them. Thanks so much for all that you do! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Give “Tim” a hug for me…lol!

  101. Congrats on being chosen for the Graphic 45 design team!!! (As if we had any doubts that you would be chosen)LOL. My favorite graphic 45 line would have to be Once upon a springtime. I would love to learn more about using the alchol inks and the distress stains. I am so far behind times I just bought alchol inks for the 1st time about a month ago and I am totally intimidated by them. Did I mention they are still in the pack. (I do gaze longing at them and stroke them occasionaly) I need help desperately to set them free! I would dearly love to win one of your kits my budget doesn’t quite stretch to fit them in. Maybe someday, until then I will watch and drool over all of your projects. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

  102. Congrats!!! You deserve it! Watching your videos got me interested in scrappin again.. so thank you! I love the Steampunk paper the best and would love to work with some of the glassine.
    Congrats! and have fun at Ranger U.

  103. A BIG Congrats, Laura! I love what you designed for T!m’s booth and I can’t wait to see what you do this year with G45! I’d like to learn more about the distress stains. I can’t wait to start collecting AND using them 🙂

  104. Congrats! And I know you will have a blast at Ranger U!

    My fav G45 line is Once Upon a Springtime, and the Ranger product I would love to learn how to use is Perfect Pearls Mist. I know that type of product isn’t new, but I’ve never used any of them. They sound fascinating, and the line by Ranger sounds awesome.

  105. Congrats! You def. have earned it! My fav paper line is the Spring Time collection! soo pretty!!! I not very familiar with any of the range products so I would love to learn about any of them! 🙂
    You do such a fantastic job and thanks for the chance to win!

  106. Congrats Laura! We had no doubt that you would be chosen 🙂
    My favorite G45 paper of all time is the Hallowe’en in Wonderland followed by the Christmas Past collection! As far as Ranger products, the only think I’ve ever used are the Distress ink pads. Tim’s stuff is all a little intimidating to me. I’ll wait to see what you show us!! ha

  107. Congratulatons – I knew you would make it!
    I love Once Upon a Springtime and the Ranger item that I would like you to show would be the new glassine product and different uses for the distress stains.

  108. Crystal Hamel

    Congrats Laura, were all so happy for you.
    I can not find Ranger products in my area, so I dont really have a favorite paper or tools. I guess when my hubby starts working again, I will have to start shopping online more! LOL

    See you tonight, and tomorrow

  109. Hi Laura,
    I like the Once Upon a Spring Time paper very much! I believe, I saw a video about distress stains (has a dauber for application) and would like to know how to use these! Thank you for this opportunity!

  110. mariasgrandma

    Congratulations–I knew you could do it! My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime. I have such a hard time picking just one Ranger product, but if I have to chose just one, it would be the Distress Inks.
    I hope you have fun at Ranger U.

  111. Laura, Congratulations! Ranger I love, Graph 45 it is so very beautiful. Thank you for the giveaways. If you pick this post Heidi from Holland she will love your Fairy House. Thank you.

  112. Congrats Laura!!! I love the Springtime collection, there is so much that can be done with those papers. I would love to learn more ways to use the stains from Ranger. Thanks so much for the change to win!

  113. Congrats Laura! I have to be honest and tell you that I never knew about G45 until I saw last year’s Halloween in Wonderland… huge nut about Halloween! And what I really know from Ranger are products by Tim Holtz and I use stickles at Christmas. I would like to see more w/distressing stains and alcohol inks. I was getting bored w/the same old, same old, until I stumbled onto your blog and you’ve inspired me with all your wonderful talent!

    I will try and watch your U-stream tonight and if not, then tomorrow I will be a “lurker” (my hubby told me that’s what I am when I don’t participate!). Looking forward to great new projects while following the paper trail….:)

  114. OMG Laura… Congrats, Congrats, Congrats… What a WONDERFUL week you have had…Actually a great 2011:) So very deserved 🙂
    I don’t think I could choose just one line of the Graphic 45 as my favorite cause I love it ALL, but I guess I would say the Christmas Past, Once Upon a Springtime and Halloween in Wonderland would probably tie for first with me.
    As far as the Ranger products I would like to see how to use the alcohol inks, stains and perfect pearls together.
    And THANK YOU for giving a few of us the opportunity to win your generous give aways.
    Looking forward to being able to start watching your classes again! See you online tonight 🙂 Cindy

  115. Well, go out for the afternoon and come back to this, what a great Friday. I still love Fashionista for G45. It has been and probably will be my fav for a long time. Although the rest come in a close 2nd. As for Ranger, Distress Inks all the way but can’t wait for some lessons from you on the new Distress Stains. April is your month Laura, enjoy it all the way.

    Melinda

  116. Congratulations, There was never a doubt in my mind that Graphic 45 would pick you as one of their designers. This is very well deserved for you. I think my favorite Graphic 45 is “Once upon a springtime” My favorite ranger product would have to be their destress inks.
    Again congratulations on your appointment and your upcoming trip to Ranger U.

  117. My favorite Graphic 45 paper of all time is the Domestic Goddess. (It reminds me of my mother and grandmothers when I was a child, the patterns they used to make clothing, the dish towel designs which they embroidered… this paper gives me a homey feeling.) The current line that I love the most is Once Upon a Springtime. I would love to try Tim Holtz’ glassine…sounds interesting. Thank you for a chance to win!

  118. Hi Laura first and foremost congratulation to you on you wonderful success, I always new your talent was gong to take you to beautiful places in your life , I would have to say my favorite graphic 45 paper is Steampunk paper line and my Tim Hultz project I would like to try is the medal frams or the measuring tape or the tool the you use to but your distress ink on. not the dapper but the o with the handle, sorry I don’t no the name.

  119. My favorite Graphic 45 would have to be the the “Circus” line….no, no, no…..the “Springtime”…..no, no I believe I like the “On the Boardwalk”…..well maybe “Halloween in Wonderland”….well, let me think about this………

    I’d like to learn how to use the alcohol inks to color my rings and metal embellishments.

    Again, I thank you for sharing your time with all of us and for all your inspiration.

  120. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! I just knew that you would be picked for 1 of the designers for Graphic 45. Once upon a Springtime paper line is my favorite Graphic 45. My favorite Ranger products would be everything Ranger – but if I have to choose it would be Distress Inks.

  121. Congratulations on making the Graphic 45 design team! You are going to make a great addition.

    My favorite Graphic 45 collection is the Once Upon a Springtime. As soon as you showed the Fairy house using these papers, I just about feel over.

    As for Ranger, I have only had a chance to use the distressing ink pads but love what I see everyone doing with the alcohol inks.

  122. Congratulations! I knew you were a shoe in for the Graphic 45 design team. Have a great time at Ranger U. I like the Graphic 45 le Cirque, Once Upon a Springtime and Curtain Call paper lines. My favorite Tim Holtz products are the Distress Inks and the Ink Blending Tool. I would love to learn more about the Cut-N-Dry Foam and Felt, I bought both and they are still in the package.

  123. This looks like fun, I love those two houses. I am new to your blog, but congratulations. I like all the Graphic 45 paper collections, and the Tim Holtz distress inks.

  124. Congratulations Laura on becoming a designer for Graphic 45, I knew you would make it! My favorite G45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime, it is so pretty. I love ranger products and my favorite is the distress inks, absolutely love them! Thanks for the chance to win! ~Debra dleslie927@msn.com

  125. Your projects are sooooo wonderful. Congrats on Ranger U, Graphic 45……You will have a great time. My favorite Graphic 45 is Proper Gentleman and I so want to learn how to use the Ranger Stains. Carolyn Bosley

  126. Congrats. How exciting for you. I love Graphic 45 and Ranger. My favorite G45 line has to be Once Upon a Springtime. It is fabulous. As for Ranger, I am really excited to try Tim’s new distress stains. They look really cool. Glad 2011 is turning out to be a great year.

    Erin

  127. Congrats on making Graphic 45 design team. They picked a winner. My favorite paper line is Le Cirque right now. For Ranger I my favorite product is the distressing inks.

    Jodie

  128. I love the Steampunk collection. Well i love all paper…hard to pick just one though. Congrats Laura, your work “ROCKS’.
    I want ot learn more about alcohol inks and what they can be used on.
    Thanks for the oppurtunity.

    Marlene in NY

  129. Congratulations Laura–I knew you would make the DT. My favorite Graphic 45 paper would be Once upon a Springtime. I would love to learn how to use the distress inks and what colors are used frequently

  130. Congratulations Laura!!! I had no doubt you would be chosen as one of Graphic 45 design team. Your work is so amazing, truly inspiring. I recently came across your blog and started watching your ustream videos and was blown away, of course now I’m hooked. I love all of Graphic 45 paper line, but I believe my fav right now is the springtime collection. As for Ranger products, I would love to try the stains. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win one of your creations!! Liz Barajas jlbarajas@sbcglobal.net

  131. first of all congrats Laura, you really deserve it.
    My favorite paper is a tie between once upon a springtime and perfect gentlemen..I’ve been wanting to make an album for my sweet angel husband..
    I love alcohol inks, all the beautiful colors and how they change plain bling. would like to use utee more. thanks for the chance to win a prize.
    hugs
    Peggy/papercrafter

  132. Congrats Laura – how exciting it must be to part of such a team. I just love the Steampunk Debutante collection but recently purchased the Le Cirque and I can’t wait to get the Once Upon a Springtime. It’s impossible to pick just one.

    I would love to learn more about the Anirondack Alcohol Inks. Have a wonderful time at Ranger U. Looking forward to returning and sharing with us. Thanks.

    Jill Garvey
    Dresden1114

  133. Congratulations, Laura! I’m thrilled to hear that you made G45’s design team. Knew you would because your work is incredible. Really amazing!

    Fav G45 is fasionista. I tend to really like the blue/red color combo. And Ranger product? Well, let’s just say I’m not even 1% as creative or gifted with paints, inks, etc as you. I couldn’t even begin to make anything look realistic. I need some help in knowing how to use the alcohol inks. I just stick to my easy-to-use stickles right now! 🙂

  134. Big week indeed! Thanks for sharing the love! My favorite G45 paper would have to be Once Upon a Springtime. Just one Ranger product? Would have to be the glassine paper!

  135. G45 is soooo lucky to have you on their team! I really enjoyed working with A Proper Gentleman. It was nice to have cool guy papers to work with. I love watching your videos. I usually can’t watch them live…so thank you for recording them. I would like to learn more about Ranger’s alcohol inks. I only have a couple of colors, but I’d like to use them more. Have a great time at Ranger U!

  136. Congrats again for making the team! I have seen alot of the Le Cirque paper and I am really loving it! Also the Steampunk. The Steampunk probably because its not a style I do,(Im bright colors, and flowery,lol) but I just love it. I would like to see more of how the new Distress Stains work.Good Luck to everyone!

  137. Debbie Ketcham (DebsterKetch)

    Congratulations Laura! Thanks for the opportunity to win a kit or Ranger products. My favorite G$% paper is Once Upon a Springtime. My favorite Ranger product? OOhhh that is a tough one….I guess I would have to say the product I use the most is the distress inks. Debbie

  138. Congrats Laura, you and G45 the two best things in the world of scrapbooking. I love all the G45 papers but I really love Time Nouvue? Oldie but goodie. I really would like to learn how to use the new ranger distress stains. I think those are going to be awesome products. Have fun at Ranger U.

  139. How wonderful for you to have been chosen to be part of Graphic 45’s Design Team…!!!
    I love the Once Upon a Springtime line.
    I would love to learn how to use the alcohol inks. Thanks for a chance to win…!!!

  140. I love the Once Upon a Springtime collection!! I wish you could show us more classes using TH masks! Thank You for everything Laura!! And congrats to your success!

    Scrapping601

  141. Hard to choose just one favorite G45 but if I had to choose it would be domestic goddess.I recently bought all of the new TH distress stains, so I would love to learn some tips and techniques on how to get the most of this product. SHINE Laura…..shine!

  142. A big Congratulations to you. I knew Tim would be crazy not to take you and what fun to be on the Graphic 45’s design team. So happy for you. Thank you for sharing the the fun with us =0) I love most of the G45 paper collection but at the moment, I’m loving the Once Upon A Springtime collection. I’d love to learn how to use the new distress stains. I’m so excited to she how Ranger U inspires you. Have a wonderful time on your new adventure! hugs! KitCatherine (Catherine)

  143. Way to go Laura!! Love seeing all you do. You are such an inspirition! Top choice is Once Upon a Springtime, however, I love Hallowe’en in Wonderland too. Love the crackle paints and different ways to use with the distress inks.

  144. Must confess, I’m new to the Graphic 45 product line…very cool designs and congratulations on making it to the design team! Favorite after a very quick perusal of their site…Botanicabella….
    As for Ranger, I am so thrilled for you that you get to go to Ranger U…it certainly is a dream of mine some day! Very excited that you plan to return and share the wonderful knowledge…and with your creative spin on it all I’m sure to be inspired beyond words!!! So, love all the Ranger products but I’m most intrigued now with the many possibilities of the upgraded ColorWash.

  145. CONGRATS!!!! I knew you would make it… your stuff is gorgeous!
    My favorite line of Graphic 45 is Once Upon A Springtime. I would love to learn more about the alcohol inks and distress stains. I am a to timid to try them at this moment. Not sure how to use them!

  146. My newest fave is the once upon a springtime line and I would like to know more about the TH stains and how to use them. Congrats on all the good news coming your way. You’re deserving of it all. thanks for an opportunity to win such great prizes. bunnyc

  147. Congratlations on making the design team! I had no doubt after seeing your projects, they would have been silly not to pick you! My favorite G45 paper is the Le’ Romantique collection, LOVE LOVE LOVE that one. As for my fave Ranger product, well it has to be the paint daubers! I love to add paint to my scrapbook projects and they make it soooo easy!

  148. Monica Carlton

    My favorite Graphic 45 collection is Once Upon a Springtime. Whenever I look at the papers, it makes me smile.
    I would like to learn more about the differences between Ranger stains, inks, etc; how to use them, etc.
    This is all so exciting!! Thank you for sharing with us.

  149. Hi Laura — congrats on being a part of the G45 design team — of course you would be! Such talent. I haven’t used any of the G45 paper before — but really do like the Once Upon a Springtime. I have several of the alcohol ink from Ranger, but they are sitting on a shelf — need inspiration and instructions! Thanks for the opportunity.

  150. I love the Halloween in Wonderland…I tried to order it from a local internet scrapstore here in Canada and it was sold out..boo hoo. I would love to learn how to use the Ranger stains and be able to color all sort of things….Congrats on making the Graphic 45 design team

  151. First of all..Congrats on making the design team!! Yeah!!! I can’t wait to see your projects on their blog :O)
    Thank you so much for the chance at an awsome giveaway!! My fav G45 is Once Upon a Springtime. With two little girls this is the perfect fairy tail line for scrappin them. I would love to see some Ranger Stains tutorial as Im on the fence about purchasing them and would love to know how they can be used.
    See you tonight!
    Glynis aka kiara76

  152. I am so excited for you! You sooooo deserve all the success the world can bring you. You are the most generous person and it’s coming back wave upon wave. My all time fave us Domestic Goddess but I also love love love curtain call. My mom was a big band singer and I am doing a mini of her with one of your patterns so it’s a blast. I want to learn how to use Ranger Distress Stains – they look so cool and I have no clue. Thanks so much Laura!

  153. 2011 seems to be your year from the very first day! Many congratulations! May you continue to shine throughout 2011. Distress ink pads are my most favorite and most used Ranger product. I have all 36 colors and have used them all, and Stickles – have them all too. Distress embossing powders is what I want to use more. Have hardly used them at all, but need to become more familiar with them.

  154. CONGRATS!!!!!! But I knew you would make it! Fav G45 is so hard to pick one. Love the Once Upon A springtime right now but Curtain Call is right up there too! I am struggling with Ranger Alochol inks on metal, I have tried using on jewelry findings and if I miss a spot and go back it removes what I had on. If I want to use jump rings and color them etc.
    Hugz
    Pam

  155. Susan Rasmussen

    Congrats Laura on making the team, I had NO DOUBTS. I love the Graphic 45 Curtain Call line-love to make minis with the neutral colors. Also love Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Powders- they give my minis great texture. Thanks for the inspiration Laura.

  156. So many good things happening for you and you totally deserve it. You are one of the most creative, warm hearted & humble ppl out there.
    My favorite Graphic 45 collection is Domestic Goddess or Christmas Past. Sorry I just couldn’t pick. Ranger product I want to know more about is the Glassine paper. But really so many of the Ranger products are fabulous so any of them would be fine.
    Congrats again!!

  157. your so awesome! So happy you made the team and you get to go to Ranger!! I love the Once upon a Spring Time best and I’d love to see how to use the alcohol inks! Oh course I love anything you teach!!

  158. Congrats on making the G45 design team Laura!

    My favourite G45 paper is, without a doubt, Steampunk Debutante.

    I know this is going to sound pretty basic, but my favourite Ranger product is the Distress Inks. They are just so versatile!

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your gorgeous kits!

  159. hey laura i really want to try working with some of his new crackle paint i dont really know buts new but ill work with ANYTHING!!!
    im not familliure with grafic45 but once again but ill work with anything!

  160. Congratulations on making the design team, Laura! I am certain you will be a great asset to Graphic 45 and I am so looking forward to seeing your creations for them. Loving everything Graphic 45 and Ranger, it is hard to narrow down my loves. One of my fabric Graphic 45 is Domestic Goddess, but I’m looking forward to playing with their new lines. I haven’t worked with the new Distress Stains, so I would love to learn how to use them. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win one of your gorgeous kits — and oh my! winning some Ranger products would also be exciting! Wishing you much continued success!

  161. Congratulations once again Laura!!! As I said, never any doubt in my mind that you would make the G45 design team! Your projects never cease to amaze me! Being a girly-girl and having a house full of fairies, I’d have to say that my favorite G45 paper is Once Upon A Springtime. Love the colours and graphics!
    As for Ranger products, I would love to learn more about the glassine paper and distress stains…hard to choose just one of Tim’s products!
    THANKS Laura, for this wonderful opportunity to win something wonderful. Hopefully the “FAIRIES” are watching over me!!!

  162. Hi dearest Laura….My all-time favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime!!! My favorite Ranger product is Stickles!!! I do nothing without them!!! Distress inks and alcohol inks as well. Aw heck, they’re ALL my favorite! LOL

    Much love,
    Lacy

  163. wow congrats on all your new accomplishments!!! Really awesome. I love the once upon a springtime….really love graphic 45. I am still a stickles fan!!! love my stickles from ranger!!thanks so much for the chance to win and good luck with everything..i really love your work and you are so cute to watch on video!!!!

  164. Darlene Morales

    First of all congratulations..You are my inspiration and I don’t know what I would do without you on Fridays and Saturdays. I love the Springtime collection and being a new scrapper I would love to learn more about the grunge paper and the inks..Looking forward to all of your shows..Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!

    Darlene aka froggyrules1966

  165. Congrats on making G45 design team. 🙂 My favorite G45 paper collection is an oldie (but a goodie) ~ Le Romantique. Gorgeous paper! As for Ranger ~ distress inks. Have fun at Ranger U!

  166. My favourite Graphic 45 line is the new Once Upon A Springtime Collection and the Ranger products I would love to learn more about are the alcohol inks, I have never used them before so that is tops on my to learn list. Wonderful giveaway, thanks!

  167. Congrats LAURA!! YAY!! I just LOVE Once Upon a Springtime paper!! And I love all of Tim Holtz distress Inks..I wish I could see more of those techniques!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

  168. Congratulations on making the G45 team!
    My newest love is the Once Upon a Springtime paperline.
    Would love to try the new Distress Stains.
    Can’t wait to see what all you will teach us after Ranger U!

  169. Hi Laura,
    Congratulations on being chosen for Graphic 45 design team. I never had a doubt. You are just perfect for them. So proud to know you.
    Once upon a Spring Time is my new favorite.
    I love the fairy house. The paper is beautiful.
    Can’t wait to learn how to make it. I want to learn more on how to use the crackle paints.
    and the alcohol inks. They are great
    You are a blessing.

    Thank you for sharing with us your talent.
    Hugs,
    angelbug56
    Cheryl

  170. So thoughtful of you. Thank you for thinking of us down here. My favorite G45 is the Once Upon a Springtime. The Ranger product I like the most has to be Alcohol Inks & Stains. Thanks for the See pattern. Thanks again and much Blessings.

  171. Congratulations!! I know you will a lot of fun being on the design team.

    Thank you for the great giveaways. I think I like the Fairy or Circus G-45 lines the best. Love everything Tim, but especially enjoy his embellishments. Have a few of his alcohol inks, but not sure what to do with them…could use some help there.

  172. Congrats Laura!!! I had no doubt in my mind that you would make the design team! My favorite G45 paper is the Steampunk. The Ranger product that I like to use the most is UTEE; but I would still like to learn new things to do with it. Thank and have Tons of Fun!

  173. Congrats on making the G45 team…It’s well deserved.
    My favorite G45 is Curtain Call and my favorite Ranger product is the new Distress Stains. Love everything Ranger does but would love to learn more about the stains. Thank you for all you do and share.

  174. Laura … good for you Graphics 45 is lucky to have you on their team. I love their papers and my favorite now is the “once upon a springtime” as far as the ranger products I have to say the new distress inks.

    Can hardly wait for you to demo after Ranger U 🙂

  175. Wow Laura, Congrats on making the G45 Team. We knew you could do it. You are so blessed. My favorite G45 paper, it is so hard to choose, but if I have to it would have to be the Steampunk Debutante. This line is so perfect and verstile. I am surronded by males, I have 3 sons, no daughters 2 brothers and no sisters and of course my wonderful husband of 35 years and my dad who will be 80 this month. My favorite ranger product is also so hard to choose, there are so many. I really like the alchol inks, they are to cool. Thanks again Laura for sharing your talents with us. You are so blessed and we are to.

  176. Congrats on all of your good news, Laura.

    Love distress inks, yummy!

    I think steampunk is pretty yummy when it comes to G45.

    Enjoy the ride, Laura. It’s your turn to shine.

  177. Congrats Laura! You deserve it. You have an awesome creativity mind. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. My favorite G45 is Steampunk Debutante. I don’t have a favorite Ranger product because I haven’t tried everything yet. But I would love to see projects on the Stains and Perfect Pearls. Thanks again and Congrats.
    Jocelyn
    scrapwithme30@yahoo.com

  178. Thank you for such an awesome give-away! I first saw you on ustream when you demonstrated how to mix acrylic paints; learned so much then and continue to. My current favorite Graphic 45 paper line is “LeCirque.” I’m surprised because I’m not a circus fan but this paper is incredible. I love my Ranger distress inks and how they react to gesso, creating really incredible effects however, I would love to learn more about Rangers distress stains. Ohh, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! leslielu

  179. MY FAVORITE RANGER PRODUCT IS THE NEW DISTRESS STAINS ALSO THE PAPER LINE IS G45 ALL THE PAPER LINES ARE GREAT. YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH
    WITH YOUR TALENTS.
    THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN

  180. Congratulations Laura!! I can’t wait to see all your projects. Once upon a springtime collection is my fave so far this year and I’d like to try out the new distress stains. Thanks for the chance to win. Goodluck everyone.

    Ria

  181. Hello Laura! Congratulations on your TWO major announcements this week…Ranger U and Graphic 45’s design team! Very deserving … you are extremely talented and your stuff at CHA was just plain BRILLIANT!! Thank you for all of your amazing videos and tutorials! My favorite G45 line would have to be Playtimes Past. It reminds me of being a little girl again, playing with paper dolls and tea parties and tinker toys, etc. Great memories and definitely playtimes in the past! The Ranger product I love the most would have to be Distress Inks because of how versatile there are. LOVE them! Thanks for doing this give away! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!!

  182. Congratulations, so many amazing things are happening for you and all are deserved! I love the Once Upon a Springtime paper. The alcohol inks intimidate me, I’d love to learn more about them. Thanks for everything you do!

  183. Congratulations on the G45!
    Love the G45 products, my favorite would be Hallowe’en In Wonderland.
    I would love to learn more on how to use Ranger crackle paints and perfect pearls. I am looking forward to your mini Ranger U classes!

  184. WOWIE…what an eventful day!! And a big CONGRATS on graphic 45.
    I l<3ve the Le Romantique line of papers since I will be using it to prepare for my daughters wedding.
    And for T!M, I would like to learn more in general about his “grunge” technique. You and Tim make it all look so easy, teach me 🙂

  185. Congratulations Laura knew you would get in all along. I love love love the Once upon a springtime paper & have not used the stains yet so would like to see them. I would love to win one of the kits they are gorgeous.

  186. Congrats Laura, I had no doubt that you would make the graphic 45 design team. You have awesome projects and a very creative mind. A true gift from God. I love the Romantique
    paperline. I would love to know more about acholol inks and the new stains that are out.
    Thanks for the change to win.

  187. Congratulations on being chosen for Graphic 45 design team. I knew you’d be. How could they not?! Once upon a Spring Time is my new favorite line. I’d like to learn how to use new Perfect Pearls Mists!!! They look so cool! Thanks for the chance to win and for all the awesome Ustreams!

  188. Hi Laura , Congrats for G45 and Ranger . I love the “Once Upon A Springtime” . And i would like to learn how to use the distress stain and the crackle paint . And love what you do . Your a really good teacher and nice girl . And thank you so much for teaching the minis on Ustream . Anyway thank you again and keep going your amazing !!! France aka medania.

  189. Oh Laura, what will you do next? I am so happy that your wonderful talent is being rewarded, by so many people who are in the “know”. I have loved Graphic 45 since it came out, ans with each new one, well, that is my favorite. Really, I think Comunique is my choice, since my mom worked for Ma Bell for 44 years.

  190. Congratulations on making the Graphic 45 design team! We were all sure your name would be on the list. I’m hoping you can show me what to do with the color washes because I find them too dark to use as a spray without diluting them (except for the newest colors). My favorite G45 paper is curtain call. Looking forward to seeing what you do with all the Ranger products after Ranger U!

  191. Congratulations!! You will be the best DT member!!My fav G45 right now is Once Upon a Springtime!! I would love tutorial on Ranger’s alcohol inks. I have them…what to do with them? Busy lady, take care of yourself!! Thanks for the chance to win a kit!! Karen

  192. My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Curtain Call – love using it with old photos. My favorite Ranger product would be their Paint Dabbers. Congrats Laura on becoming part of the Graphic 45 Design Team. You Rock! – Bretmarie

  193. Congrats Laura! You certainly deserve the honor and the free goodies. I love all the g45 paper but Le Romantique and Once Upon a Springtime are my favorites. The Ranger products I love are the Distress inks and the stains. Can’t wait to absorb all you learn at Ranger U.

  194. Hey Laura…CONGRATULATIONS on making the G45 team. I was sure routing for you and can’t wait to see the mind boggling ideas you come up with.

    My fav G45 paper by far is the Steampunk Debutante…the face of that lady with the gears in her head is so darn gorgeous!!! What I’d like to see more of is your trillion and more ideas on using the Distress stains.

    Once again….BIG, BIG Congratulations!

  195. Hi Laura,
    Congrats for being chosen for the Graphic 45
    Design Team. My favorite Graphic paper is Steampunk Debutante. I would like to learn more about Claudine Hellmuth Studio Creative Layers Foam and Clear Stamps. They look like an interesting way to stamp. But I would also love for you to teach us how to use the new Distress Stains. Good luck everyone
    …I hope we all win
    Cathy Marshall
    aka beadeddragonfly

  196. Congrats on making the Graphic45 design team! Of course there was never any doubt you would make it!
    My favorite G45 is Halloween in Wonderland. I love Ranger’s Glossy Accents but I would like to learn more about the Alcohol Inks.
    Good luck in all your adventures!

  197. thanks for all you do and for giving us a chance to win something so special. I would have to say the The Once Upon a Springtime is my favorite Graphic 45 paper line. I also love the Ranger distress stickles, I use them a lot in my projects. Thanks again for all you do for us. Marie

  198. Congratulations on your fantastic news! My favorite G45 is Communique and old one and the newest is Fairy one. The Ranger product that I like the most is my distress ink and applicators. Thanks you for all the great projects you provide for us.

  199. Congrats Laura I am sooo happy for you!!!My favorite graphic 48 paper at this moment is the Once Upon A Spring time and I am really wanting to know more about the glassine paper and tips on the alcohol inks…love the grunge paper tooo
    Thanks for another awesome class tonight and for sharing the seed packet pattern
    hugs
    Brenda

  200. Congrats! How awesome for you. You have many wonderful talents and there was no doubt you would be a G45 design team member.

    G45 has so many wonderful papers it is hard to choose which would be my favorite…but in this momement it would have to be Once Upon a Springtime. Love the faries.

    As for the Ranger product….all of them.

    Thanks for allowing us to be part of your celebration. I know I look forward to seeing all your creative goodness.

    Luann

  201. Congratulations!!!
    I knew they would choose you !
    You deserve the spot in the G-45 Team.Your work
    is extraordinary!
    I love fairies soooo Once upon a spring time
    is my favorit G-45 paper.
    And I love playing with Tim Holtz configuration
    boxes.
    Thank you so much for sharing your talent
    with us!
    Cecilia,Germany

  202. Congrats on making the team. You are so creative and so inspiring! My favorite G45 is Christmas Past and favorite Ranger would be the Distress Inks since I use them non-stop. Have fun at Ranger U and be sure to tell all when you return. Thanks!

  203. Laura, I am so proud of your accomplishments….My favorite Graphic 45 paper line is Once Upon a Springtime. I just purchased it and plan to get creative this weekend. My favorite Ranger product is the vintage photo distress ink. I would like to learn more about how to use the new stains. Thank you for sharing your gift…never ever forget you are simply the best!

  204. Laura Congrats on all your happy news.
    My fav g45 paper line would have to be Once upon a springtime.
    The Ranger product that I would like to see how to use would have to be the stains I think.
    Thankyou
    Leonie G

  205. Congrats on the Graphic 45 Team! You are an inspiration for all of us. I love the Graphic 45, Once Upon A Stringtime. Distress embossing powders are my all time favorite TH products. Thanks for sharing your awesome unending talent.

    scrappy41
    Ida

  206. Huge congrats on the DT news and the slot at Ranger U. Both will be so fun and exciting. My fave collection from G45 is Romantic but I have made more projects with Steampunk. I would love to be more aware of what the Ranger stains and color washes can do.

  207. CONGRATS! on making the design team and the invite to Ranger U. I can hardly wait for you to share some of the helpful hints for using the Ranger products better.
    My choice of the Graphic 45 paper is “Once Upon a Springtime” and the Ranger product I most reach for is the Distress inks. I use a least one of them every day.

    Estelle

  208. Congrats!!! You deserve it. Your creations are awesome and I am so grateful to have found your blog! Springtime is my favorite G45 paper right now, but that will sone change! Love all of Rangers products. Would like to learn mre about how to use the alcohol inks. Have a wonderful time at Ranger. Wow, to be invited by Tim!!!

  209. Congratulations! I can’t imagine your excitement. I love the Le Cirque by graphic45. I can’t wait to make your circus tent using those papers. I am anxious to learn more about the Ranger stains. All products by both companies are super fantastic and I would be ‘over the moon’ to win any and all.
    Again, I’m so happy that you are being blessed with such recognition. Enjoy your journey.

  210. Hi Laura,
    Your work is absolutely beautiful – congratulations on becoming part of the Graphic 45 design team! I really love the Once Upon a Springtime paper line – it’s so pretty that I’m using it for some home decor projects. I would like to learn more about how I can use the texture fades embossing folders – I have a few, but I’ve been stuck in a rut on how and where to use them.
    Congratulations again, I look forward to seeing your future projects!

  211. Oh what a lovely giveaway. My favorite G45 is the Once Upon A Springtime. Love the colors. I am really interested in finding out more about the new Distress Stains. Thanks for all you share with us.

  212. CONGRATS! on making the design team and the invite to attend Ranger U…. you so deserve both honors. I can hardly wait for you to share some of the helpful hints you will be bringing from Ranger on how to better use their products.

    My favorite of the Graphic 45 collections right now is the “Once Upon a Springtime” and the Ranger product that is my favorite would be the Distress inks. I use at least one of them every day.

    Estelle

  213. I’m in love with once upon a spring time collection..all are fabulous though..and I’m dying to learn how to use distress inks..just got my first order in..can’t wait to learn how to use them!!

  214. hi Laura,
    I hope this one goes through. RIght now my favorite paper line is Once Upon a Springtime and I love the Ranger alcohol inks.
    Congrats on your DT for Graphic 45 and have fun at Ranger!!! Penny

  215. Congratulations Laura! So happy for you.
    Once upon a springtime is my favorite paper linefrom graphic 45. My fav Ranger product is glossy accents. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  216. Best wishes on your new journey(s)! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us.
    My favorite G45 paper would have to be “Curtain Call”, I think…but it really is hard to pick a ‘favorite’!
    And the Ranger product I would love to learn more about and try would be UTEE.
    Thank you for offering an opportunity to win one of your fabulous kits! OH MY STARS!
    Thanks to your dear family, as well, for allowing us to occupy so much of your time 😀

  217. Congratulations on the G45 design team and going to Ranger U. I love the Once Upon A Springtime collection, great colors. My favorite Ranger product is the adirondack paint dabber in metallic gold. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Carolyn

  218. Congrats, Laura! I knew you would be chosen to be on the design team – you have such a gift for creativity! You are the “Queen of Paper Crafting” and we are so fortunate to have you helping us. I LOVE Graphic 45 papers!! One of my favorites would be Once Upon a Springtime. I can’t do anything without Rangers Distress Ink Pads – one of my favorite things.

    Thanks
    Carol

  219. Congratulations on making the DT for Graphic45. They are so lucky to have you on their team!

    My favourite G45 paper is Curtain call. I love the black and white papers!
    The Rangerproduct I want to learn more about is cracklepaint.

    Thanks for all your hard work. I love watching the Ustreamclasses!

  220. Congratulations on another wonderful acknowledgement of your creativity and skills! Ranger and Graphic 45 have good taste. My favortie Ranger products are the perfect pearls and Achival Ink. My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Curtain Call and Le Cirque.
    Knock em dead Laura!
    Carla womanlyambition@aol.com

  221. Laura Congratulations and thank you for the giveaway opportunity –
    My fave Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime. I would love to learn how to use the Ranger foil Tape Sheets.

  222. Congratulations Laura
    My all time fave g45 paper is Once upon a Springtime, and I would love to play around with the foil tape sheets. What a wonderful year you are having.

  223. I couldn’t check your blog for 1 day and now WOW… that is awesome… I am sooooooo happy for you as you are my “hero” in the world of scrapbooking. Although I was so sure that you were gonna make it, hearing that you really MADE it made me feel so happy. Congratulations….

    as for the giveaway, (believing that you already give a lot every week with your free ustream classes), I can say that my favorite g-45 paper is “Le romantique ” and for the ranger products: well, actually all of them but if I have to choose one, that would be the grunge paper I guess, it IS an invention, I think.

    LAURA
    RANGER
    GRAPHIC45

    THAT IS A PERFECT SCRAPBOOK TRIANGLE

  224. Hello Laura,

    First of all: Congrats!
    My favorite Graphic 45 paper is A Proper Gentleman. Close second is Steampunk Debutante. My favorite Ranger product is Distress Stickles.
    Love working with those papers and products!

    Greetings,
    Turtlehouse (Vera)

  225. Congrats Laura! Without a doubt, I knew you would make it on the Ranger team. I love G45’s Once upon A Springtime…..although have lots of other favs. Not yet sure of this years new line though, I will take your word and have to see it first. I would love to do new things with the Distress Stains. I love the alcohol inks for all kinds of things. Thanks for all you do!

  226. So very proud of you for making the G45 team! Well deserved…

    Like so many here I have to say that I really like G45’s Once upon a Springtime – just yummy. As for the other, I itching to get my hands on some distress stains to try them out..

    Debbie
    smithdd@bellsouth.net

  227. Congratulations Laura, Im really pleased for you. My favourite G45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime its so gorgeous, and I would love to have a recap on how to use the distress stains. Thanks for the chance to win. Best wishes.
    Sue

  228. Congratulations! You truly deserve it! I have been admiring your work for a while now and you always seem to astonis me with your tallent! My favourite paperline from Graphic 45 is the Le Romantic collection and from Ranger I would love to learn how to use the new stains.

    Niina

  229. Hello Laura, congratulations for you to make it in to the Ranger team and the Graphic 45.
    My favorite paper from Graphic 45 is for sure Once Upon a Springtime, all the colors are so fantastic. From Ranger i am so curious after the distress stains, i would love to learn more about it.
    greetings and love,
    Andrea

  230. Hello Laura,

    My congratulations for making it in to the Ranger Team and the Graphic 45. My favorite G45 is Once upon the Springtime because the colors are so beautiful and you can go anyside with it.
    I am curious at the Ranger Distress Stain. I have not work with it and I loved to now what you all can do with it.
    Greetings and love,
    Andrea

  231. Congratulations Laura on being chosen by the folks at Graphic 45. You are so deserving and will make a great additon to their design team. I would have to say my favorite is Curtain Call. I can’t seem to get enough of it. As always, the designs are fabulous and I love the quality of the paper. Having trouble finding the pads in Once Upon a Springtime, but look forward to working with them. I have been using Ranger products for years and have one of Tim’s videos. I love the Perfect Pearls and use the Distress Inks on almost everything. I also have the Alcohol Inks but would like to learn more about how to use them. Also interested in the new stains. Congratulation on joining Tim and the Ranger group. I know you will have a blast. I am so glad I found your site and enjoy every Friday night and Saturday morning.

  232. congrats on your latest achievements, i know you’ll make it in the design team of graphic 45 ‘coz your projects were amazing! i would like to get hold of le cirque paper from graphic 45 (its hard to find it here in canada) and i would like to know how to use tim holz distress stains from ranger… thanks for the giveaway…

    Arlene Gumahin-Hanif

  233. Congratulations Laura! You inspire everyone, the world over. I am in England, and can’t wait to watch your recordings first thing on Saturday mornings whilst having my breakfast, and have been known to try and stay awake to watch the live recordings! (usually unsuccessfully I might add!)It’s a hard one trying to pick just one Graphic 45, but at the moment I think it has to be Curtain Call. Or maybe Steampunk Debutante. I would love to learn more about the alcohol inks or distress stains, and I do have a ‘thing’ at the moment for the pumice stone Distress stickles; seem to be covering everything in it! Thank you so much for all the time and energy you constantly give, and PLEASE don’t ever give up.

  234. Omg! You are so generous!!! My favourite G45 is the Christmas Past… I had to buy an extra stack just in case they didn’t come back. The most exiting Ranger product right now must be the distress stains… I bought three of them but haven’t really played with them yet.

    Thank you for being you! Hugs!

  235. Congratulations Laura
    Graphics 45 are marvelous papers and I really luv the “Once upon a Springtime” the ranger products I would really like to see how to use are Alcohol inks
    Thank you Laura this is a very sweet gesture
    I dont know if I have made it to the giveaway, I do hope so
    Cheers

  236. Congratulations Laura!!! But actually, I knew that you’d be chosen for the Graphic45 team all the time!

    My favorite G45 is the Steampunk Debutante.
    And I really want to learn to use the distress stains by Ranger.

    I am also so happy that you’re going to Ranger U! You’ll have such a fun time and you’ll be so full of knowledge that will benefit all of us!
    Thank you Laura, for your work!

  237. Hi
    I LOVE your shows and designs!!
    I wish i could se the ustreemclasses in real time but they are in the middle of the night here in Sweden…=O(
    But i watch the recordings!
    I love domestic godes and love the dobbers…
    Love
    Pernilla Unger

  238. First, congratulations on this wonderful week you’ve had! Both companies got their choices right in my opinion!! I can’t wait to see what you learn at Ranger School (the Army has a ‘Ranger School for elite soldiers) and Graphic 45 is going to love your innovatively, creative ideas. And – YEAH for us!! You know how much we all love surprises. So, my favorite G45 papers are the Once Upon a Springtime and Domestic Goddess. As for Ranger products I’m very interested in the glassine paper and the new stains. Thanks Laura for your generosity and wonderful spirit. ~ Hugs, Laura in Belgium

  239. congratulations laura.you deserve it.after all the hard work you put into your projects.i especially like the details in your work.my favorite graphic 45 paper is hmm.if i have to choose le romantique.my favorite ranger project is hmm again.i like all their versatile products.i like the distress ink the most.you cant make a project without them.
    i look forward to the next class.
    (scrapadiscrap@hotmail.nl)

  240. Wow Laura, congratulations on getting into RangerU and getting on the Design team! This is a wonderful giveaway!

    My favourite G45 paper collection has got to be Steampunk Debutante and the product that I want to learn how to use the most are the Distress Stains.

    Once again, congratulations!

  241. Laura,
    Congratulations on being chosen for Grapic 45 design team. You are so talented – thanks for sharing. My favorite paper is Once Upon a Springtime. I would like to learn more about alcohol inks and stains. Thanks again. Nancy

  242. Congratulations, Laura!

    You tinker such great things and now you get the reward for your work.
    I’m very happy for you and for me too much because then I can learn from you.
    My favourite Graphic 45 line is the Botanicabella Collection and the Ranger products i would learn more about are the Inkssentials Memory Frames and the Perfect Pearls.

    Thank you that you are as you are.
    Have a good time laura.

    Katrin

  243. How very sweet of you to give away such marvelous gifts. Right now my favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime. Love all the Ranger products and would like to see ideas on using the Distress Stains. You are so talented Laura and I enjoy you so much. Thanks a bunch!

  244. I actually have a tie for my favorite G45 paper line… I love Once Upon a Springtime but am also just as crazy about Curtain Call… both for different reasons. Crazy? As far as Ranger products I would love to learn more about… I am absolutely dying to get my hands on and learn about the versatility of the glassine paper. Congratulations on the design team honor and Ranger University! You are very deserving! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  245. CONGRATULATIONS…….!!!! I just knew you would be chosen because your gift of paper crafting is awesome and comes not from this world and how could that be bypassed.

    I don’t have the name brand paper lines. I only have what I pick-up at my local crafts stores. But, on Friday, April 1st received my first Graphic 45 paper line and it is “Curtain Call”. Oh, the color scheme and designs are just beautiful! Hopefully, sometime soon I can start picking up their other lines.

    I have the alcohol inks and only used once with not much success so I would love to know how to use them more effectively.
    Tracey J.

  246. Congratulations on making the design team. I can’t wait to see what you do with all the collections. I love the Once Upon a Springtime collection from Graphics 45. The more I see it, the more I love it.
    As for All Things Tim – I love them all, but can’t wait to get my hands on some distress stain.
    Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.

  247. Congratulations for being on the Graphic 45 Design Team. My favorite Graphic 45 paper right now is the Communique Collection! Ranger product that I would like to know more about is the Glassine. Thank you for your great videos and kits. I made my first One Flip, Two Flip mini album following your video and Pattern. It came out really nice.

  248. Congratulatons Laura on Ranger U and Graphic 45 design team. My favorite papers are Graphic 45. I seem to use them the most. I love all of Ranger products but I use the distress inks the most. Thank you for giving me a chance to win. Hugs, Mary

  249. Laura, Congratulations on being chosen for Graphic 45 design team! My favorite Graphic 45 paper line is the Renaissance Faire. I love the colors. I’d like to learn more about the perfect pearls. I have some an never use them.
    danceforjoyalways at yahoo dot com

  250. Graphic 45 is one of my favorite papers to work with. Hallowe’en in Wonderland, Once Upon a Springtime and Christmas Past have been my favorite designs to make numerous books and projects with! Ranger products from the distress inks and alcohol inks have been fun to play with to enhance the papers. I would like to see more of the different Ranger products they offer other than the inks and how to use them in different ways.

  251. Congratulations Laura – and so well deserved!

    Thank you for the seed packet pattern. The Once Upon a Springtime is my favorite pattern. The colors are fabulous after our (still ongoing) winter here – it’s yet to get above 50 degrees, yikes! And the pattern brought back childhood memories of fairies and creativity with my mom.

    The alcohol spray Ranger inks are pretty intriguing, I saw them on one of the CHA videos, Noelle Hyman’s.

    thank you again for all you do and share with us!

    Kristin

  252. Congratulations on becoming a G45 design team member. Well deserved. I love the projects you’ve made with their products and look forward to seeing what you come up with in the future. I love all the different vintage styles G45 have released but I think my favourite is Playtimes Past.
    All of the Rangers products seem to have so many different uses but I’d really like to learn more about their colour washes.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas with us and explaining so clearly how you make your projects. It gives me the confidence to “have a go”.
    Enjoy Ranger U.

  253. This is an awesome giveaway Laura and my third try at posting this message as you are so popular it keeps bumping me out. My favorite G45 paper now is Once Upon A Springtime and I want to learn more about the Distress Stains. So excited you will be going to Ranger U and sharing with us when you get back.
    Thank You. Margaret Morris

  254. Congratulations on making the design team, Laura 🙂
    Its hard to choose just one favorite Graphic 45, but if I had to choose it would be Once Upon a Springtime. I have barely worked with the new Distress Stains, so I would love to learn some techniques.

  255. Congratulations!! I am sooo delighted for you! I believe what we will see in the coming months will blow us all away! Have a great time at Ranger U. I really like the G45 Once Upon A Springtime collection, just beautiful and whimsical. I would love to know more about Rangers Perfect Pearls powders. I spool love your fairy house! Just fab!

  256. Congratulations on making the design team. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. My fav paper is the Curtain Call Collection and I would love to see how to use the Distress Stains. Have a great time at Ranger.
    Brigid

  257. Congrats. I love your blog. You are so very very talented. I can’t get enough of the distress inks. I love them. As far as the Graphic 45, I think that it would be the Once Upon a Springtime. However, they are all beautiful!

  258. Congratulations Laura! You are going to be such a wonderful asset to the Graphic 45 design team. Can’t wait to see more!
    I love the Once Upon a Springtime paper from Graphic 45. I have used this for so many projects…it’s so adaptable. From Ranger, I just love the distress inks and pads. I don’t know what I would do without them!

    Thanks you for making papercrafting to enjoyable!!!

    Angie C. in GA

  259. I love the Once Upon a Springtime paper and Mushroom Alcohol Ink. Vintage Photo distress Ink is the one for me. G45 has many many shabby chic looks for me because I work a lot on heritage stuff. Wish you all the best in your new endeavors. You are one very talented lady and thanks for sharing it.

  260. Love the Renaissance Collection. I suppose because it was the first Graphic 45 paper I had ever seen. Spotted it across the floor and was enchanted. Need help with what to do with the alcohol inks. So happy you made the design team. You are very talented.

  261. Way to go girlie!!! There was no other option but to select you. There I said it; the truth has set me free. As for my favs, luv Ranger’s glossy accent & G45’s steampunk/le cirque. The latter could change depending on my color mood.
    Thanks for the creative inspiration.

  262. Congratulations Laura, my favorite G45 paper line is the steampunk paper, and the ranger product has to be distress inks i just love them as you can do so much with them

    your one great lady keep that great work coming 🙂

    tracy

  263. Laura, I am so excited for you!!! It has been so fun to see your success and share in it along the way. Can’t wait to see what you are going to teach us. I want to know it all!!! I am so glad you are going to incorporate what you made for Tim into classes for us. Last nights class on flowers was awesome!!!! Thanks a million. My favorite G45 paper is the Christmas papers. They made my albums I gave as presents look so smashing! Next would be Playtimes Past and then Steampunk! It is so hard to pick just one. P.S. Thanks for the pattern!!!!!

  264. My favorite Graphic 45 paper line is Hallowe’en in Wonderland, my daughter dressed up as the red queen and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer paper line to do a mini for her. The ranger product that I would like to learn how to use is the shrink plastic. Can;t wait to see what you come up with in the future.

    Kathy (jellyfish) from Ontario, Canada

  265. Congratulations! I never doubted that you would make the team, you are so talented and knew G45 would see that too.

    I love all of the G45 papers! I would love to try out the “Curtain Call” line. You could do so much with it by adding a punch of color.

    I am dying to try the Distress Stains….not sure what to do with them yet, but I bet you could give me some ideas!!!

  266. Firstly, thank you for sharing your creative gift with us every week. I really enjoy the streams! My favorite G45 paper is Renaissance Faire and my favorite Ranger product is Distress Ink. I would love to learn to use Sticky Back Canvas. Have fun at Ranger U and congratulations on making the G45 DT!

  267. Congratulations Laura

    My favorite G45 collection is Once Upon a Springtime. I would like to learn how to use Ranger’s Perfect Pearls Confections in different ways. My favorite Ranger product is Stickles

  268. Laura that is so generous – and your inclusion in the G45 design team is so deserved!! My favourite collection – oh boy I love them all – but my current fave is Steampunk. I would really like to know about using the distress stains please. Thank you so much, Jen x Isle of Man

  269. Congrats Laura! My favorite G45 paper is Once Upon a Sprintime. I would like to learn more about using alcohol inks. Thanks for your inspiration.

  270. Congrats on G45 And Ranger U.
    I don’t own any g45 paper but like le cirque and romantique.
    I use most of Ranger products but my favorite favorite thing is Glossy Accent ,I use it instead of hot glue and it saves me from burned fingers .

    Laurie @ lpreddy2@gmail.com

  271. I am a lurker and love to watch your videos but haven’t been able to get used to signing in and the typing on the side. I would say that my favorite G45 would be the fairy one. I would like to see how to use the ranger product Perfect Pearls and the matte stuff. Congrats!
    wolfangil at comcast dot net

  272. Congratulations on being chosen for the Graphic 45 Design Team! My favorite papers are Halloween in Wonderland, Steampunk Debutante and Le Cirque. I would like to know more about using Perfect Pearls. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent. Elaine in Boynton Beach

  273. Hello Laura
    Congrats, so fun for you. Enjoy your trip to Ranger and have lots of fun. I guess we will afterword. when you get home ans show some tips and tricks.
    My favorite Graphic 45 is Steampunk debutant or Curtain Call, can`t really decide wich one.
    As for Ranger I like distress crakle paint, but alcohol ink is also funny.
    And Thanks for this giweaway. But I have to admitt that the biggest giveaway from you is your Ustream show. I totally love them,even tough I have to watch the recorded ones because of the time difference.
    Wish you a great weekend.
    Greetings from Norway.

  274. Laura, congratulations x2! So happy for you. You are so generous to celebrate with us, your fans! I pretty much love all G45 papers. And I’d love to learn the new Ranger stains.
    Blessings
    Iluvpapercrafts
    Singapore

  275. Thank you Laura, you’ve taught me so much already! I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
    My favorite G45 paper is “Renaissance Faire”. The colors and depth of the patterns are quite thought provoking for me. It takes me to a place where it feels simple, yet sofisticated. I love Ranger perfect pearls – it’s like the icing on a cake!

  276. What a really nice giveaway. I really love all your projects!
    I think the Le’ Romantique paper is really gorgeous and I have been wanting to pick up the paper distressing tool. I really like the way the paper edges look using it.
    Congrats on being chosen for the G45 team!

  277. Laura: Many congratulations on being selected for the Graphic 45 design team. I love watching you on UStream and have made several projects from your you tube videos. My favorite Graphic 45 paper collection is Once Upon a Springtime. For Ranger products, I would like to learn more about Perfect Pearls. aloha, tracy

  278. Congratulations Laura! So happy for you! My fav G45 so far is Curtain Call, as I LOVE analogous color schemes! Fav ranger products are distress inks and the make your own perfect pearl sprays( the one Tim gave a tut. on) cause I ink and spray EVERYTHING:) Thank You

  279. Hopefully I am not too late on this. Congratulations on the Design team and getting into Ranger U!!. Really there is no better person to win a spot for either of these. Your projects are FABULOUS! I have say my favorite is Once Upon a Springtime for Graphic 45. For Ranger is love anything Tim but I think his Distress Stains are brilliant. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  280. Mary Occhiuzzo

    Hi Laura,
    I love the Romantique G45 paper, though each has its charms.

    As for a product I would like to know more about, the distress stains or alcohol inks.

    I am so proud of you and proud FOR you to be on that prestigious design team.
    Mary Occhiuzzo

  281. My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon a Springtime. My favorite Ranger product is the Distress Stain Dabbers. I need to figure out how to use the stains still. I’ve used my Sizzix to punch out lots and lots flowers and leaves from buckram and crinoline. I haven’t punched out the organdy yet but I will. Then it’s playtime to find the best way to use the stains.

  282. Congratulations Laura! Cannot wait to hear all about it! I love all the Graphic 45 papers, but if I had to pick one I guess it would be the Once Upon a Springtime. I also would love to learn about the Alcohol Inks. I’m fairly new to all this so have never tried these. Thanks again for the chance to win and hope you have a wonderful save trip! lindagk23

  283. HI LAURA AND MANY MANY THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.
    MY FAVORITE PAPER IS 45 GRAPHICS BECAUSE HAVE A GREAT VARIATY OF DESING BUT THE ONE I LIKE MOST ITS THE RENAISSANCE FAIRE LOVE IT. ABOUT THE RANGER I LIKE THE INKS IM NOT GOOD ON THAT BUT SHURE WANT TO PRACTICE . HUGS XOCHITL

  284. Wow, Congratulations on making the Graphic 45 design team. That is awesome. My favorite Graphic 45 paper is Once Upon A Springtime, although they are all beautiful. I have several alcohol inks but really don’t know ways I can use them so that is what I would like to learn more about. I am interested in the new glassine paper also but have not seen it anywhere yet.

  285. Hey Laura
    My favorite Graphic 45 is the Once Upon a Springtime. I would like to learn more on distress inks.
    I have been following you for the past month and you do beautiful work.
    I can’t wait until the fairy house kits go on sale, I’m going to make one for my daughter.
    Thanks.
    Alisha (scrapbooker 2011)

  286. Oh, Laura, I’m SO happy for you but not the least bit surprised. 🙂 I just KNEW G45 would recognize your amazing talent. They’re lucky to have you! Now then, I like so many of the G45 papers, but really like the red/black/white in Communique. And I’d love to learn more about Perfect Pearls. Have a blast at Ranger U! Virtual hugs… Dori

  287. My favorite paper is Once Upon a Springtime. My all time favorite Ranger product is Glossy Accents. Congrats on being selected as a Graphics 45 designer. I love your patterns and tutorials. Cindi

  288. My Favorite is Once Upon a Springtime collection …I love them all really but that one just want to create. The ranger products and alcohol inks and distress inks. Beautiful stuff that you posted…

  289. Graphics 45 has some of the most beautiful papers. My favorite though is the Steampunk Debutante. I’m so new at this that any tutorial is helpful. But I’ve never seen anyone use the new distress stains and would enjoy the opportunity to learn about them. Thank you so much for the giveaway.

  290. I have to say that ‘Once upon a Springtime’ is my all time favor Graphic 45 paper. I love the soft colors and the wonderful fact that they are not dark and grungy but elegant and adaptable to a wild range of project types. As for Ranger projects, I would love to learn how to work with the ‘Inkssentials Metal Tape Sheets’.

    Thanks for the great shows and the chance to win one of your wonderful kits.

  291. Congratulations! I knew that they would pick you! you are very talented. my favorite G45 paper right now is Curtain Call or Botanicabella but its so hard to pick because I like most of them..Ranger well I have to say I have always loved the colorwashes but I think that distresssed pads are quite fun too, and now I want to try the stains and see how they work..thanks for all you do and congrats again.
    Auntiemar.(aka Marilyn)

  292. laserlouable (Cindy D.)

    My favorite graphic 45 paper line is Playtimes Past. I love the stunning colors and remembrances of childhood. As far as Ranger goes, I would be interested in learning more about their alcohol inks and, of course, all things Tim Holtz! I’m excited for you as you go to Ranger University and your acceptance as a designer for Graphic 45. I enjoy your Friday and Saturday classes and have learned much about scrapbooking from you. Thank you from New York!

  293. I’m a big fan of most of the GRaphic 45 papers, but the Steampunk Line is one of my current favorites.
    Regarding Ranger products I’d like to learn more about the perfect pearls and new distress stains. and combining these products for new effects.
    Thanks

  294. I love Graphic 45 paper and congratulations! I am in Portland and certainly sympathize with you. Yesterday was beautiful here but it rained again this morning (sat) and now the sun is back out but it is cold! Yikes, part of living in the Pacific NW.

    Great ustream last night!

  295. You are so nice to Do these things… I love the Steampunk and the Fashionista… Ranger can do no wrong.. right now after making the Romantic Box I love the feet and the tissue tape…Again Congrats on your G45 design job…
    Kathy V

  296. Congrats on winning the 2011 design team spot for Graphic 45 and the Ranger U Class! I think this is the year for you to get recognized for the brillant work you do. I love all the different Graphic 45 lines, they haven’t made one I don’t like! Unfortnately the closest scrapbook store is 1 1/2 hour away. I think the Once Upon a Springtime and the Steampunk are my favs. I want to try the Ranger Pearl Mist and the Distress Stains. Right now I make my own mists with perfect pearls. Thanks for the chance to win.
    sbalow98 at yahoo dot com

  297. Hi Laura!
    Congrats on making the G45 DT!
    My favorite G45 paper line is Once Upon a Springtime.
    My all time favorite Ranger product is Distress Ink.
    Thanks so much for the Seed pattern!

    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    Loes

  298. Congratulations on making the Graphic 45 Design Team!!! My favorite Graphic 45 paper line is Once Upon a Springtime!! I have always loved fairies, I have a few in my garden and I have painted a few too, I think that is why I love this line so much. The Ranger product I am most interested in learning about it their new stains. I have been tempted to buy a few, but resisted because I am just not sure what I am going to do with them….but I am sure once I learn a few new techniques I want them all!!! Thanks Laura. Have a great weekend.

  299. Yay Laura, congrats!!! Knew you could do it!!!! Woot

    My favorite Graphic 45 Paper is the Once Upon A Springtime….love it, and love what you do with it!!

    My favorite Ranger Product is still the Adirondack Color Wash. Love it for coloring tags, coloring ribbon, crinoline, seam binding or what ever strikes my fancy.

    Love your creativity!!

  300. Hi Laura,
    We all knew you would make the Graphic45 team.! Congratulations to you and good luck. My favourite paper is Curtain Call which I am using in my first scrapbooking crop at the end of the month. I also like Tim’s distressed flowers die. Looking forward to getting more patterns from you.Cheers from Canada!
    edinburghgirl@hotmail.com

  301. Congratulations to you! very cool! i am so happy for you and you totally deserve it! my favorite G45 paper as of now is the Le Cirque paper, it is so much eye candy, love it. and i wouldn’t mind knowing how to use those alcohol inks, they have been around awhile and i have never tried to use them. thank you so much and have fun!

  302. Congrats to you. I also like the Once Upon a Springtime line. The Ranger would have to be the Glossy Accents, can’t imagine my craft without it!

  303. Would you believe that I have not had the opportunity to use G45 yet. My town is to small and I don’t have a LSS that carries it, but from the pics I would choose Once Upon A Springtime. It looks beautiful As far a ranger goes there are so many but the inks are definitely something that one must really practice with. Inks and embossing powders would be my answer.

  304. You know what Bilbo Baggins says abt adventures? They make you late for supper. Haha. I know you will have a blast! Just make sure to pack an extra big lunch 🙂 I’m SO happy for you!!
    My favorite G45 paper is Renaissance Faire, but I also like the Communique too…
    I’d love to learn about Ranger’s metal foil tape. Looks like it could lead to a lot of intriguing possibilities.
    Thank you for all you do! Your posts/videos/projects are always a highlight of my week! (ps. Happy early Bday to your DD!!)
    –HeatherPhx

  305. Congratulations Laura! I love all the Graphic 45 papers. It’s hard for me to even use them and cut them up…but I love the feeling they give a project. I’m looking forward to using the Le Cirque paper and the curtain call soon. I’d like to know how to use the distress stains from ranger…not sure what to do with them??
    Thanks,
    Jeannie

  306. Hi Laura,
    Congratulations on being chosen as a member of the Graphic 45 design team. You are so talented My favorite is Once upon a Springtime. I love the Ranger Alcohol inks. Haven’t been able to purchase the stains. Perhaps I should try Scrapadabadoo.
    Thanks for teaching classes on the internet.
    Thanks,
    Barbara

  307. Laura, It is so exciting to see all the great things that are happening in your scrapping life. And it is fun to be on the fringes watching it happen.
    It is really hard to pick out just one product. My favorite product is usually the one I am using at the moment. For Ranger, it is probably the distressing inks. They go with so many things and add that finishing touch.
    Graphic 45 got me going with the Once Upon a Springtime and is my granddaughter’s favorite. Can’t beat that. Anxiously awaiting what comes next.
    Thanks!!!!!!

  308. Laura – what a week you’ve had just amazing. I absolutely love Once Upon A Springtime by graphic 45. There are two new ranger & Tim products the amazing stains and the really cool glassine paper. Thanks for your kindness & generous spirit.

  309. I love the Graphic 45 lines, they are beautiful! I especially liked last nights ustream particularly the seed packet pocket and can’t wait to use them. I live in Portland and I am so in agreement with you about this rain, however today we have rain and then the sun comes out for an hour or so and then we get rain and hail. What is it they say, if you don’t like the weather, stick around because it will change soon!
    I am learning a lot of new tricks from you, thanks so much!

  310. Congrats Laura. Well done.

    My favorite from Graphic 45 is the Once upon a Springtime collection.

    Trouble is, over here in the UK we don’t get all that you do in the US :o(

    Congrats again

    Hope your kids are feeling a bit better today.

    Lesley

  311. Fantastic news for you Laura! Well done on making the Graphics 45 team. Such cool papers – I love them all and such a head-scratching choice to make but I think my favourite (so far!) is the Curtain Call. Haven’t yet used it – it’s too nice! As for Ranger well I’m not sure if the Tim Holtz ruler counts but its a friend(!). If that doesn’t count then I’d love to get some ideas from the Distress Stains… Anne x

  312. Congratulations Laura! You really deserve it.
    I love the “A Proper Gentelemen” collection. As for Rangers, Distress Ink is my favorite but I would love to learn about the Tim Holtz Distress Stains!

    Johanne S.

  313. Oh My Gosh, I posted a comment and didn’t realize I was suppose to say what my favorite Graphic 45 design was and I would have to say I couldn’t decide between Curtain Call and Once upon a Springtime. I really like them both!

    Thanks for the classes and all the interesting tricks you teach!

  314. Hi Laura! CONGRATULATIONS! I live in Australia now, but am a Tacoma/Federal Way native, so you are just around the corner from my family! 🙂 Your work never fails to amaze me!
    For G45 – my favorite is Once Upon a Springtime! The Ranger Product I really want to learn to work with would be the Alcohol Inks!
    Thanks for all the time and efforts you give to sharing your work with us and thanks for the opportunity to win! xoxoxo, Kim

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