Best Witches: Magic of Oz Crafts by Nicole Eccles
Hello Crafters,
A very happy Friday to you all! Thank you for joining us! Today's crafts are so unbelievably awesome that you might have to take a seat. We don't want anyone to faint with excitement! Nicole Eccles, one of our marvelously talented design team members, has created a whole series of Halloween-themed cards and tags from The Magic of Oz. These crafts are so fun and gorgeous, they are sure to take your breath away. We also have a winner for this week's blog contest to announce! So much good stuff in one day!
First of all, we want to thank all of you who left us comments this week on our blog and Facebook page. It's always a treat to hear from all of you. This week's randomly chosen winner is Barb Sebedra. Here is what Barb had to say about a craft project that she has planned for the near future.
"My daughter is a dancer/choreographer and I was inspired by the Curtain call paper to attempt a mini album. Graphic 45 paper is always so beautiful and inspiring, how could anyone go wrong." -Barb
Sounds like a lovely project, Barb! Please email us at info@g45papers.com with your mailing address so we can send you your prize! Congratulations! And thanks again to all of you who entered this week's contest. We will have another great chance for you to win on Monday! We hope you'll join us!
Okay, it's time for the crafts! Feast your eyes on these superb Magic of Oz creations by Nicole Eccles. Magic of Oz is a wonderful collection for so many reasons but today's crafts highlight what a perfect collection it is for all of your Halloween creations! Nicole uses so many amazing techniques to bring this dazzling collection to life! Check out these gorgeous cards and tags! They are so much fun and astonishingly beautiful.
Wicked Card
Supplies:
Black Cardstock
Papers: G45 Magic Of Oz Line
Wicked
Tender Hearted Tin Man
Goblin Gazette
Emerald City
Parcel Post
Poppy Fields
Scatterbrained Scarecrow
The Magic Of Oz
Embellishments: G45 Magic Of Oz Chipboard Tags 2
G45 Stickers
Dies: Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangle
Punches: Marvy Uchida Tiny Star
Inks: Tim Distress Inks ( Dusty Concord)
Adhesives: Tombow Mono Glue Stick, Glossy Accents, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares
Other: Floss
Best Witches Card
Supplies:
Paper: G45 Magic Of Oz Line
Munchkins
Yellow Brick Road
Goblin Gazette ( Hat)
Journey To Oz
Parcel Post
Embellishments: G45 Magic Of Oz Tags 2
G45 Stickers
G45 Metal Buttons
Jenni Bowlin Mini Die Cut Calendar
Dies: Spellbinders Fancy Tags 2
Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Circle
Punches: EK Success Bats
Stamps: G45 Magic Of Oz 2
Pure Innocence lollipop girl
Inks: Tsukineko Versafine ( Onyx Black)
Colobox Cats Eye ( Turquoise)
Tim Holtz Distress Inks( Frayed Burlap, Spiced Marmalade)
Adhesives: Tombow Mono Glue Stick
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Squares
Ranger Glossy Accents
Other: Smooch Accent Inks (Ocean Soul, Pumpkin), Old Book Paper
Halloween Tag 1
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill Kraft
Papers: G45 Magic Of Oz Line
Goblin Gazette
Journey to Oz
Yellow Brick Road
Embellishments: G45 Metal Tags
G45 Trim
G45 Chipboard Buttons
G45 Metal Buttons
Tim Holtz Grundgeboard
Stamps: G45 Magic Of Oz 3
Inks: Tsukineko Versafine ( Onyx Black)
Colobox Cats Eye ( Turquoise)
Tim Holtz Distress Inks( Frayed Burlap, Spiced Marmalade)
Staz On ( Onyx Black)
Punches: Marvy Uchida Tiny Star
Other: Hemp Twine, Ric Rac, Orange Toile, Seam Binding, Silk Flowers, Sucker, G45 Packaging Tag
Halloween Tag 2
Supplies:
Beautiful creations!! The lollipops on the tags make cute embellishements!
Posted by: Tina Galeana | July 29, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Oh I like those tags! :D
Posted by: Cari Cruse | July 29, 2011 at 08:19 AM
How gorgeous!!
Posted by: Natasha G.P. | July 29, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Your creations are always SO amazing!!!
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | July 29, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Oh my gosh, those are just amazing---how do you do it?!!
Posted by: B. Poteraj | July 29, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Wow! These are over the top fantastic! Great job, Nic.
Posted by: Gloria Stengel | July 29, 2011 at 08:57 AM
these are stunning!
Posted by: Tammy Lever | July 29, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Gorgeous! There's no place like Graphic 45!
Posted by: Jan | July 29, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Wow, all of these are beautiful! I love this collection and I am just amazed at these projects!
Posted by: Stacey Wilson | July 29, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Beautiful creations! I can't decide which I like best!
Posted by: Noreen | July 29, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Wow! Speechless! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | July 29, 2011 at 03:39 PM
So totally stunning! I love each and every project!
Posted by: Robin Shakoor | July 29, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Beautiful...I'm on the wait list for Oz at my local Archiver's... can't wait to get my hands on it! It makes beautiful Halloween cards and tags. Might have to CASE them (with appropriate credits, of course!) Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | July 29, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the lollipops on the tags that is such a great idea! TFS and thanx for the inspiration!
Posted by: KimMJ | July 30, 2011 at 04:27 AM
Wow!!! Excellent!!!
Posted by: Dorothy | July 30, 2011 at 04:48 AM
Once again Nikki, they all are a-w-e-s-o-m-e.
Love ya!
Posted by: Lis | July 30, 2011 at 04:54 AM
I love them!!! They are scary and sweet at the same time. It definately brings in what Halloween is all about. Love the talent. Amazing!
Posted by: Tammy Hall | July 30, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Wow!! Awesome!!! Great Halloween ideas!!! Beautiful work!! Thanks!!
Posted by: Barbara Johnson | July 30, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Stuning!!!!
I just produce an album with the products of the Graphic, it may look. I'm very grateful.
www.scrapbyra.blogspot.com
kisses
Posted by: Raissa Costa | July 30, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Oh wow! These are ALL spectacularly wicked good!
Posted by: Caroline D. | July 30, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Wow, looks like august is going to be showing us all what lovely pages we can create come nov 1, after a great halloween night!!!
Posted by: ava | July 30, 2011 at 07:25 PM
I finally finished my version of the papier mache elephant on a block and wheels (decorated with your paper). I made several--they are really cute. Thanks for the idea...
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | July 31, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Your Wizard of Oz line is so wonderful! I don't know what I'm going to do with the paper yet, but I had to buy it!!
Posted by: B. Poteraj | July 31, 2011 at 11:04 AM
FABULOUS projects, love them all thank you for sharing!
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