Tuesday, September 27, 2011

We're havin' a Blog hop!

The Graphic 45 Design Team is having a BLOG HOP this week!
For Summer CHA this year, Diane Schultz (the super fab head of Graphic 45) asked each of the DT member to create a treat bag with the Magic of Oz collection.

The always generous Graphic 45 is offering two awesome Magic of Oz gift packs as prizes this week! To win one of these awesome prizes, just click on over to the featured design team member's blog each day and leave a comment. Graphic 45 will choose two random winners from the design team member's blog comments and announce them on Friday, September 30th! Check out this amazing prize! A Magic of Oz 12x12 paper pad, Chipboard Button Staples, 3 chipboards from Imaginarium Designs, and some beautiful bling by Want2Scrap! Remember, there's two chances to win this week! (See the see the linked schedule below)



Here's my bag:



In the center is a tunnel opening that is about 3" deep with all the main characters from the wizard of Oz.





Here's the schedule for the week.
Monday
Lynette Carrol: http://lynettecarrolldesigns.typepad.com/
Jane Tregenza: http://janetregenza.blogspot.com/

Tuesday
Laura Denison: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
YOU ARE HERE!
Robin Shakoor: http://robinshakoor.blogspot.com/
Tara Orr: http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/

Wednesday
Sherry Cheever: http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jack & Cat Curio: http://jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com/
Nicole Eccles: http://nicoleeccles.blogspot.com/

Thursday
Nancy Wethington: http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/
Hilde Janbroers: http://hildejanbroers.blogspot.com/
Yuka Hino: http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/

Friday
Melanie Forbes: http://melanie-forbes.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel: http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to increase your chances to win!

The Stacking Cubes Challenge is still ON!
Watch the blog later today for the rules and location! It may end up on the Ning site as I am having trouble trying to figure out how to get the Face book "thing" to work the way I need it to....

Have an awesome day!!

Laura

173 comments:

  1. Another clever and beautiful creation from Laura -- love it!
    Jan B.

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  2. this is so stunning. love the tunnel

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  3. Very neat idea! And I LOVE this collection from Graphic 45!

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  4. Wow Laura, your bag is so amazing. I really love it. Lee xx

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  5. The "Magic of Laura" meets the Magic of Oz. Definitely a winning combination! Gorgeous bag and clever tunnel effect. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Simply delightful! I do so adore Dorothy!!

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  7. Love the OZ bag!!!

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  8. Your bag is beautiful! It's look like the theater

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  9. Love, love, love your bag. Simply awesome.

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  10. What a fantastic bag. Great idea to create a theaher i the bag.

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  11. The tunnel is very creative and looks awsome. Love the bag.

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  12. Maureen DuFour (Tante Rene)

    Your creativity amazes me!

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  13. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the window, and the flowers give a lovely touch.

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  14. Amazing Oz bag... way too nice to give away!!! :)

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  15. Wonderful bag, thank you so much for sharing it.

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  16. Super cute bag...the tunnel you created for the charaters to pop out is awesome!

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  17. Oh, I love this one, I am a big time fan of your work...and the 3D effect in the window is stunning...great job...:)

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  18. Love this one too. I am really awed with the window

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  19. Such a cute bag!! What kid wouldn't love to carry this trick or treat bag around!!! Awesome!

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  20. Boy You did it again. I love this little bag. Puts me right in spirit for halloween. When is class for this?

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  21. This is so cool....Love this idea....will have to try it....thank you for sharing...

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  22. Cute, cute OZ bag! I love the tunnel!

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  23. your project is ** oz-mazing ** How did you even come up with this idea.. WTG.. thanks for the opportunity at the candy.. mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  24. LOVE this blog hop...G45 is one of my favorites and I'm so glad you're now on the design team!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your creative ideas Laura!! Hugs, Dena aka beezebeescrappers

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  25. Very nice Laura. I knew yours would be amazing.

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  26. Beautiful bag, love the dimension. Great work. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Great window! your bag is lovely
    Michele Cunningham

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  28. Wow, this is awesome! I love the cut out! So clever!

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  29. Thank you so much for the chance to win some awesome Oz goodies!

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  30. AGain, something awesome to inspire all of us!

    Thank you!

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  31. Such creativity...never seen anything like that thanks for sharing an awesome idea. Loved it.

    Shirley Rodriguez

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  32. This bag is by far my favorite from Scrapfest at MOA in Bloomington, MN. Creating the scene within the bag is pure genius! I love Graphic 45 papers and products and you certainly are inspired by them! You have an amazing talent. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. amazing bag!and very cool graphic 45
    marie-anne

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  34. Such a fantastic idea with the tunnel! Awesome job on the bag.

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  35. you are so amazing! so talented....i love it!

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  36. Love the bag. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Your bag is creative AND beautiful!!

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  38. Your talent always amazes me. What an incredible bag! Thanks.

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  39. I love how you just go with your heart on these projects and you sore like an eagle with majestic beauty, grace,and creativity. God has blessed you with this talent and i love to see how you use it every time. bless you laura

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  40. Girl...you are so clever. I love what you did with this bag!

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  41. the anonymous said just above this one

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  42. Awesome bag! Just love the details

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  43. From spooky to sweet all in one paper pack! Beautiful bag and what a great idea by Graphic 45 to share these creations with those of us who can't make CHA! LOVE IT!

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  44. Love the bag Laura, Great way to showcase the whole gang. I'm looking forward to your halloween inspiration & ideas, Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to sharing with your followers, See Ya on USTREAM!

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  45. Wonderful project! That tunnel is just amazing!

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  46. You have provided a treat does that mean only tricks are left?!

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  47. You always come up with something amazing! This bag is way to pretty to use!

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  48. Ooooh!! I finally found your bag!!! So glad I didn't miss it!! It is fabulous!!! Colors are divine!! Love the gate arch!!!! You are somerhin' else!!!!!

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  49. I love this bag! The tunnel is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

    --Emily Todd

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  50. Beautiful job! Stunning with Graphic 45 paper.

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  51. Beautiful! I love the window effect and the gorgeous flowers!

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  52. Love your creation with the Oz paper. It is lovely.

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  53. reminds me of victorian diaramas, lovely modern take for great visual appeal.

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  54. Wow ... that is so beautiful ... love, love, love the bag! It's like a piece of art!

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  55. Your treat bag is beautiful!! Love the special 3D feature to it.... like looking into a little dollhouse miniature.

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  56. Laura you continue to be an amazing crafter. The tunnel is nothing less than genius. Combined with a such a beatutiful bag the projec t just blows me away.

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  57. I love your projects! Would love to win the paper and other items that go with it to create something wonderful for Halloween!

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  58. Laura,
    Another amazing job! I love this bag. It is really cute.
    I love the window!

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  59. Awesome bag! I love the wizard of oz!

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  60. Love the idea for putting all the characters in the tunnel! Are they removable? It would be cute to put magnets on the back to make them playable for kids!

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  61. Stunned, as usual, by your creativity!!
    Steven

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  62. wonderfulll bag love the oz paper. my fav. paper di

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  63. Incredibly eye catching! I could stare at that all day! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  64. Like so many I just LOVE the TUNNEL. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. I just love the sack. How cute! Very creative with the door opening. Thank you for sharing your creation. Have a great day!

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  66. A M A Z I N G !!! The 3D window into the Land of Oz was brilliant! Your work is beautiful. This is the 1st time I've been to your post & find it hard to leave ;) BTW: your lessons are awesome. So easy to follow.

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  67. What an amazing creation! It's just beautiful.

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  68. oh this is absolutely gorgeous ! Thanks for sharing your creativity !

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  69. Stunning!! Would love to receive either a trick or a treat in this bag!

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  70. Wow, what a lot of posts!
    Great treat bag! However, it's too lovely to take around house to house and have a sticky and gooey candy mess in the bag.
    Boo-tiful!

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  71. You're a wizard at making such a great bag!!
    Janet L.
    leachm8@aol.com

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  72. oh my that is awesome totally love it...hugz Anita..xx

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  73. The tunnel in the bag is an idea that will work with so many different theme's. Thank you for sharing. Your color pallet for the bag was fabulous!

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  74. What a talented artist you are! How lucky we are to see your creations. Love them.

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  75. LOVE this!! What a cute little window creation!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  76. That is just amazing!! I love the depth!

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  77. Wowzers--I love the bag you made. Bonnie Tyler bltyler@msn.com (blogspot won't let me post a comment)

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  78. How fascinating! I love the bag you designed with all the OZ images and the window shutters.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  79. love the bag, it is gorgeous but then i love all your work thanks again Laura
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  80. This is just fabulous - love the 3D design!

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  81. Wow- fantastic project - beautiful!!

    Jeanne Kelly

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  82. Love your work! It is so amazing! Good thing I don't have to pick a favorite project of yours!
    Debbie
    2violet4@sbcglobal.net

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  83. Hey, fellow Washingtonian! hehe
    I'm in Eastern WA in out in the
    desert farmland! lol

    Your stuff is Always
    A M A Z I N G!

    Thank you and Graphic 45
    for this Hop and such
    Generous prizes :)

    Blessings,
    KimberlyRae
    kreationsbykimberlyae@hotmail.com

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  84. ..... Bag'nificent !!!!!!

    I love it <3


    Thank you so for sharing :)

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  85. Thank you for sharing very creative

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  86. You always have the most unique ideas! That middle window is adorable!

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  87. Like the bag - thanks for sharing

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  88. That window is super cute! Thank you for sharing your lovely creation - these papers are great.

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  89. love it your inspirations are wonderful.

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  90. As always, very cute and clever. My daughter-in-law would love this bag. Thanks for sharing all your talent.

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  91. Great job! I really like the 3D effect and love the flowers.

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  92. Hi Laura Love the 3D effect and the colours. Love the way you used Imaginarium Designs chipboard.

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  93. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with all of us. This is amazing. kkmadre

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  94. I just love everything you do Laura. You inspire me as much as my mother in-law, and that's saying a lot.

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  95. What a great giveaway! I love what you did with the graphic 45 paper your projects are a great inspiration! TFS


    starsinpalm.blogspot.com

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  96. What an amazing treat bag! Love that tunnel, so clever! Great imagination.

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  97. Hello Laura, what can I say, LOVE LOVE the project want to make all of them . I have bought every thing you use and Tim uses all the paper. tools, instructions, now just tell me were I can buy the skills. LOL Barrie and Carol love me. Can I come up to see you and learn more, I will help you clear your room.
    Keep them coming.
    Hugs
    MaryNell

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  98. Prettiest one of all of them - as usual. You're truly amazing.............

    Sharonclay@charter.net

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  99. This is brilliant and just the inspiration I needed for a project I'm working on. All of your creations are so amazing-I always love seeing them on the G45 blog.

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  100. Such a cute bag! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  101. wow i love your bag its so cool how its like a diorama box.. very cool!
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  102. Fantastic stash of goodies!
    Your work is really marvelous!

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  103. Adore the treat bag!! The "window into Oz" is stunning with the 3d effects:) Any age would enjoy any project made from the Magic of OZ papers!!!

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  104. Oh I love your works and designs. Very inspirational you have been in my life. TFS and a chance to win! Jes B.

    thatzuneek@gmail.com

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  105. The bag is very neat! Thanks for sharing. Love the details.

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  106. Laura, this bag is amazing! When I saw that you had a *Juliet* balcony for Dorothy I almost lost it. So very creative!

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  107. Love your work always! The window is great and I like the color scheme

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  108. Very cute. Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us.

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  109. Wow! beautiful creation, bravo Laura, you're the best!
    Ephémère13

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  110. I am such a huge fan of yours. Your projects are always so amazing.

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  111. I love the purples and the beautiful flowers. But can I just say that window with all the characters knocks my socks off. What an amazing gift bag. Not much you could possibly put in the bag that would top the bag itself.

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  112. Your are simply the best...love this bag.

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  113. I love everything you make and this is no exception.
    Opaquewhisper

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  114. Perfection as always Madam Laura....

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  115. Laura - your bag is filled with halloween whimsy. it feels like we are watching a production of the wizard of oz - your flowers rock!

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  116. OMG this is super cute, I wish I had ur talent lol

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  117. Who would think a bag could be so amazing? Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  118. This is beautiful. I love the dimension you create.

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  119. Laura: Your an inspiration to us "Newbie" scrappers who love to see your weekly creations.

    Denise G. in Cave Creek Arizona

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  120. Just adorable!!! I love the opening and having all the characters there....way cute!!

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  121. How did you do a shadow box type cut out in the center of the bag and still leave a way for the treats. I love this bag. so clever. love the window.

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  122. Your bag is amazing! How clever to feature that shadow box with the characters! The treats will be even sweeter in your bag! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

    JamieH

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  123. I really love this bag. Anyone would be thrilled to receive it as a gift. Thanks as also for sharing.

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  124. WOW.... your bag is so whimsical... I LOVE IT... so clever. Graphic 45 is perfect for your bag! Thanks for the great hop!!!!

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  125. Such clever inspiring ideas you come up with!!!

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  126. Love your talented work.....the bag is marvelous!!! so creative....

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  127. LOVe !!! LOVE !!! LOVE !!!!!!!! that bag !!! it's fabulous !!!
    Cindy

    Cindy@lubbert.net

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  128. very cool- can youh explain how you did tunnel?

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  129. I LOVE the 3D effect! Such fabulous ideas and inspiration from you all~thanks for the chance!

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  130. Oh Wow! Just love the bag. Like the tunnel On the front. Would just love the pattern for this.you should post the pattern on YouTube. Just beautiful

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  131. You are one amazing artist. I could follow you anyway. lol

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  132. Thanks for sharing this bag. I love the dimension you created with the window.

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  133. Trick or Threat...
    What a cool bag, I like it a lot!

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  134. Laura....the colors are striking!! I just LUV your bag creation...thnaks for sharing the inspiration!

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  135. What a wonderful project thank you for sharing.

    Hugs
    Joyce
    jjocarlson@yahoo.com

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  136. Just fabulous - ooooooooohhhhhhhh the details - your work is awesome and inspiring

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  137. Beautiful bag Laura! Like all you do!! LOVE IT! And the Graphic 45 papers are gorgeous!!! TFS and hugs.... Maggy :)

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  138. Absolutely incredible as usual Laura, you are sooooooo clever!

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  139. laura, love the view that you have given dorothy on your treat bag!!!
    ava

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  140. Your bag is the most amazing creation I have ever seen! I enjoyed the blog hop so much. TY J

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  142. Thoughtfully written. I am constantly amazed at your mastery of new media. Reading your words is like talking with you in the same room. Not everyone has that talent. You make it seem easy. professional logo design

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  143. Accordion Shutters will be an option to be added as an article to this blog.

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