Hello G45ers,
TGIF! Welcome to our very special blog today! The end of the week is here at last and we've got just what you need to get inspired for your weekend! Today's dreamy crafts by Alberto Juarez and Nicole Eccles are so incredible! You wont believe your eyes! Alberto has created a gorgeous Tropical Travelogue album with a fun tutorial that you're sure to love. While Nicole has made a breathtaking piece of altered art using Olde Curiosity Shoppe! Yes, we've packed this blog full of so much enchantment and inspiration! It's going to be such a fun Friday! Also we have a big winner to announce for this week's blog contest! Huge thanks to everyone who left us comments on our blog and Facebook page this week. We love reading all of your terrific feedback! This week's winner was chosen at random from our Facebook page. And the winner is...
-Marcia Neat: "Isn't this weeks prize what dreams are made off! Every crafters dream. The Olde Curiosity Shoppe with extra pinch me am I dreaming who will be the lucky one I don't know but I do know that whoever they are they will be the happiest crafters in craftworld. All the Graphic 45 Design team are so gifted yet each craft submitted is so different and amazing the detail is astounding such talent."
Congratulations, Marcia! Please email us with your shipping information at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize. Hooray! This is the prize that Marcia won this week. We will have a great new blog contest on Monday so there are more fabulous chances to win some great Graphic 45 goodies!
And now it's time to behold some gorgeous crafts! Here is an astounding Tropical Travelogue album created by the amazing Alberto Juarez. Every page is filled with magnificent color, fabulous photographs and fun techniques. Alberto has even created a great tutorial that explains how this album was created! Wow! Get ready for an incredible journey! This album will transport you to another world!
Next up is this glorious Apothecary cart by Nicole Eccles. This is such an amazing altered art creation. Nicole has such a fun imagination. There are so many small and beautiful details to this gorgeous cart. You're going to love it! Nicole seems to have quite a knack for creating such clever works of altered art. Many of her projects happen to be on wheels, including this one! While Nicole may not have invented the wheel, she sure knows how to beautifully alter it with Graphic 45! Here is what she had to say about this inspiring work of art!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Papers:
Olde Curiosity Shoppe: Counting Down, Exquisite Motif, Optical Oddities, Parlor Wall, Apothecary, Genuine Article, Olde Curiosity Shoppe
Steampunk Debutante: Fantasy Floral, Eclectic Emporium
Le Cirque: Magnifique
An ABC Primer: Calico Kids
Renaissance Faire: Masterpiece, Venetian Lace
Graphic 45 Staples: Mini Metal Brads
Want 2 Scrap: Fleur De Li
Maya Road: Giant Bottle Cap
Ranger: Glossy Accents( as adhesive)
Scrapbook Adhesive: 3D Foam Squares
Tim Holtz: Corked Vials
7 gypsies: Tiny Metal Keys, Ornate Metal Strip
Other: Wolf Creek Calliope Wagon, E6000, Mode Podge, paint, sandpaper, wooden spool, wooden wheel, marble, Sharpie Markers, heavy chipboard, metal charms, gems, clipart
Wow! Wow! Wow! Wasn't that fun?! We hope you are all super charged up for a great weekend. We hope you find some time to get out your paper, scissors and glue and create something special. Papercrafting is so wonderful. Giving yourself some time to be creative is essential! We celebrate each and every one of you out there, G45ers! Your creative spirit is what keeps us going! Big thanks to the amazing Alberto Juarez and Nicole Eccles for their fabulous work today! Have a wonderful Friday and enjoy your weekend!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45








