Leap Into Inspiration With Graphic 45!
Hello Glorious G45ers!
Happy Leap Day to you all! This wild and wacky day only happens once every 4 years so we thought we'd make the most of it by showing you some gorgeous crafts from our latest collection Olde Curiosity Shoppe! There may be some of you out there who as asking, "What is Leap Day and why is it so wacky?" It's an interesting story! The common perception is that the earth revolves around the sun every 365 days. Well it actually takes 365 days and 6 hours for the earth to revolve around the sun each year. What happens to those extra hours? Good question! Every 4 years we lump those extra 24 hours together to form Leap Day! As a result the month of February has 29 days instead of the usual 28! It's pretty cool! Today you will see some extraordinary creations from Yuka Hino, Melanie Forbes and Jack and Cat Curio using our eclectic and stylish collection Olde Curiosity Shoppe. So lets get to it!
This first amazing craft was made by Yuka Hino. It's a fabulous layout that is full of all the wonder and magnificence of Olde Curiosity Shoppe. You can see some stunning uses of the Graphic 45 Metal Button Staples, Metal Hinge Staples and Geometric Metal Door Plate and Knob Staples! There is so much movement and charm in this lovely LO. It really captures the imaginative spirit of Olde Curiosity Shoppe!
Graphic 45 Papers
Olde Curiosity Shoppe: Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Counting Down, Exquisite Motif, When Pigs Fly, Optical Oddities, Race for Time, Butterfly Specifics, Apothecary, Bazaar of Wonders
Tropical Travelogue: Tropical Travelogue Alphabel StickersGraphic 45 Staples: Geometric Metal Door Plate and Knob Staples, Metal Button Staples, Metal Hinge Staples, Alphabet Sticker StaplesScrapbook Adhesives By 3L: 3D Foam Squares - Black, Small
Want2Scrap: Black Rhinestones
Petaloo: Flowers, Leaves
The Dusty Attic: Chipboard
We R Memory Keepers: Crop-A-Dile, Eyelet
Prima Marketing: Pearl
Ranger Industries: Stickles, Crackle Accents, Ink
Tattered Angels: Mist
Tsukineko: Ink
Acrylic Color, Sewing Machine
Next up is this fantastic altered bird house by Melanie Forbes. You are going to love what she's done here! This is an amazing example of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary! With Olde Curiosity Shoppe the sky's the limit! Take a look at this plain old birdhouse. Then behold the magical transformation it underwent! Here is what Melanie had to say about this fabulous work of art!
"When I saw this birdhouse in my local hardware store I knew exactly what I wanted to do to it – make it into an odd Olde Curiosity Shoppe!! Using up all of my precious stock of Olde Curiosity Shoppe I have nearly finished it – just waiting on some more paper to finish off the towers on top!!!" -Melanie Forbes.
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe
Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Mercurial Masterpiece, Counting Down, Exquisite Motif, Optical Oddities, Race for time, Apothecary, Genuine Article, Bazaar of Wonders
Tim Holtz metal feet, assorted metal embellishments, clock hands, seahorse, emu feathers, pocket watch, light bulbs, florist grass, zip, chain, metal hooks, pen nibs, chipboard bird, german scraps, wire, gauze, cotton reel.
Mod Podge
Birdhouse from Bunnings
Next up is this stunning tag creation by Jack and Cat Curio. This tag has so many gorgeous details. Using Graphic 45 Metal Hinge Staples, this tag opens like a book to reveal a beautiful world inside. It is of course decked out in Olde Curiosity Shoppe and has all the fun and clever style that is pure Jack and Cat Curio! This tag is a great example of the fun and beauty that can be created with Olde Curiosity Shoppe!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection: Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Mercurial Masterpiece, Optical Oddities, Butterfly Specifics, Apothecary, Bazaar of Wonders
Geometric Metal Door Plate and Knob Staples package, Metal Hinge Staples and package, trim
Leaky Shed Studio Ornate Frame, Mica Sheets, Art Institute Glitter, Art Institute Glue, 3L Mini Squares, Ranger Ink - Stickles Glitter Glue – Icicle, Distress Ink-Vintage Photo, Embossing Antiquities-Rust
We hope you all had fun today exploring these Olde Curiosity Shoppe Crafts. May your Leap Day be filled with wonder and excitement. We hope you'll join us tomorrow for more fabulous crafts from our design team. We want to thank Yuka Hino, Melanie Forbes and Jack and Cat Curio for their marvelous work today. Thank you all so much for stopping by! Remember that that you can leave us a blog or Facebook comment any time this week for your chance to win this week's wonderful prize pack! Have a great day!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
I can't wait to getmy hands on this stuff! Please come today...
Posted by: Kaths77 | February 29, 2012 at 05:06 AM
These are all stunning! I just loveeeeee that birdhouse! Wow!
Posted by: julie Tucker-Wolek | February 29, 2012 at 05:12 AM
Beautiful! I especially love the bird house. Excited to get this paper!
Posted by: Kim Mattson | February 29, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Great projects! I love you supplies!
Posted by: Kris s | February 29, 2012 at 05:33 AM
Loved all of these projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Emily Todd | February 29, 2012 at 05:38 AM
I love all the projects today. I really like when the designer use hinges and doorknobs on layouts,makes them extra special.I would love to do a birdhouse like this one if I could find one. Can't wait for Fri. the big announcement. Have a great day
Posted by: linda williamson | February 29, 2012 at 05:38 AM
Just beautiful! Love the tag!
Posted by: Cherie Gray | February 29, 2012 at 05:39 AM
Wow!!! That bird house is awsome! Never would have thought to add all the little things.
Posted by: Sue Benedick | February 29, 2012 at 05:48 AM
The birdhouse is fantastic! So creative and so much detail. Really like all the projects. Love another inspirational day with G45.
Posted by: Mary | February 29, 2012 at 05:51 AM
That layout is I think the best I have ever seen! All the other projects are just as wonderful!
Posted by: Liva Kalnina | February 29, 2012 at 05:51 AM
I love that birdhouse, I might give it a try!
Posted by: Marksgran | February 29, 2012 at 06:02 AM
Yuka Hino never fails to amaze me. One of the most beautiful scrapbook pages I've ever seen. And the birdhouse by Melanie! Stunning, whimsical and magical. The tag by Jack and Kat is so much fun, and loaded with sweet surprises. Just amazing!!!!!
Posted by: kathyc/northcarolina | February 29, 2012 at 06:06 AM
Beautiful work, loved them all, but getting to Jack and Cat Curio's piece was a treat, amazing! Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: becky jeffress | February 29, 2012 at 06:16 AM
Your design team is tops! Good luck to all the hopefuls!
Posted by: Gloria L. | February 29, 2012 at 06:21 AM
I just got my paper & I can't wait to finish my project...I gonna be stunning! The work shown by the artist on your site are top notch! Gorgeous work!
Posted by: Lyn Gill | February 29, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Gorgeous projects! I love the hinged tag! The colors are breathtaking!
Posted by: Jennifer S. | February 29, 2012 at 07:11 AM
There is no way I would put that bird house out for the birds to use! Makes you want to shrink down to see the inside! Yuka, that is incredible and Melanie, another stunning piece of work. Love you for sharing.
Posted by: Bartemous Black | February 29, 2012 at 07:42 AM
"I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!" (paraphrasing Wayne and Garth!) These projects are all so stunning! I hope I get to have a percent of a percent of the talent that the DT has!
Posted by: Chris Dring | February 29, 2012 at 07:59 AM
I really like the idea of the hinged door on the tag. I've got to try that one. Hadn't thought about decorating wooden objects (like the birdhouse) with papers. Looks great.
Posted by: MaryLouH | February 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM
love the bird house!
Posted by: {vicki} | February 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM
The bird house is incredible! Please don't put it outside.
Posted by: Micah G. | February 29, 2012 at 08:13 AM
I'm going to look at wooden structures more carefully now when I go to garage sales. I'm going to have to pick up a house to re-do.
Posted by: B. Poteraj | February 29, 2012 at 08:14 AM
Yuko Hino...your LO is amazing!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Melanie...Seriously?! Just stunning! I have always wanted to alter a birdhouse or some other dwelling and this is outstanding!! Jack & Cat....WOW...absolutely love this tag!! Well done everyone!!! Well done!
Posted by: Pam Perkins Zirbel | February 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM
These DT projects are ASTONISHING!! I'm in awe :)
Posted by: Kelly | February 29, 2012 at 08:43 AM
As usual, your projects are just amazing. Seriously, they are the best I've seen on any blogs---Graphic 45 is the cream of the crop.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | February 29, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Amazing! This line is out of this world. Love the tag. The talent never ceases to amaze : )
Paula
Posted by: Paula | February 29, 2012 at 08:50 AM
Wowzers! Love all of these, they totally bring this paperline to life! This is truly your most whimsical paperline and it has sooo many possibilities! And thank you for the fun fact about Leap Year -- I had no idea about the extra 6 hours and that that is the reason for the extra day!!
Posted by: Maria Cole | February 29, 2012 at 08:54 AM
WOW, WOW and WOW ... so amazing, great projects, love that new paper ...those colors are yummy !!!
Posted by: Rosann | February 29, 2012 at 09:14 AM
My son is 17 years old tomorrow and I had to apologize to him for the fact he had to wait an extra day this year to celebrate! Happy Leap Year Day!
Posted by: Candy | February 29, 2012 at 09:33 AM
What gorgeous papers you chose. I like the old fashioned look.
Posted by: natasha g.p. | February 29, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Wow just love the gorgeous DT creations there so very pretty love it...........hugs Amy :)
Posted by: Amy32 | February 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Coucou, toutes ces créations sont splendides, c'est trop beaux, bises
Posted by: karine | February 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM
absolutely gorgeous projects !
Posted by: cat lacigale | February 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM
OMG Melany I love your birdhouse!! It is out of this world beautiful!!
Posted by: Barb Thompson | February 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM
These papers are gorgeous. Love the quirky tag and beautiful layout. The inspiration from the DT is fab! Thank you! Best wishes Karen x
Posted by: Karen | February 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Incredible projects! I love the paper soooo much, I am counting days till I can order it!
Posted by: Elena Pana | February 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Wonderful Olde Curiosity Shoppe creations today! Love this paper!! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | February 29, 2012 at 12:08 PM
More outstanding creations! Happy Leap Day!
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | February 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Wow, I can't believe all of the beautiful projects that people keep desiging. Always stunning and original. well done!
Posted by: Jennifer Reynard | February 29, 2012 at 01:21 PM
This collection is so amazing and so perfect for vintage layouts. These layouts and altered items are really jawdropping!
Posted by: Romy | February 29, 2012 at 02:20 PM