Heartwarming G45 Craft Ideas For Cold Winter Days
Hello G45ers,
We want to welcome you all to our blog on this fine day. We are so pleased that you've stopped by to see us! Winter is in full effect right now! The air is frosty, the daylight hours are still minimal and the trees have yet to give us that first hint of spring blossoms. What is one to do in the coldest winter months? Craft, of course! These chilly days are the perfect opportunity to stay in and keep warm at the crafting table! Today we thought we'd share some beautiful crafts that feature our Place in Time collection. These creations are a true celebration of the beauty of the seasons. We have three wonderful Place in Time card creations from Gloria Stengel. Plus Arlene Cuevas has made a dazzling mini calendar with Place in Time and the new Graphic 45 Regular Album Tags! These crafts are pure delight and they're sure to give you some great ideas for winter crafting projects! Get ready to be inspired!
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And now it's craft time! First up are these three elegant card creations by Gloria Stengel. She created a card for January, February and March using Place in Time. There are so many gorgeous seasonal and holiday images in Place in time. It has everything you need to create a craft project that celebrates this amazing time of year! These wonderful cards are a part of a series that Gloria is creating! She is making a beautiful card with Place in Time for every month of the year! Here are her first three cards. We will be posting more of her cards from this series in the months to come! Check out these first three stunning cards! Embrace all the beauty of the seasons by creating your own marvelous cards with Place in Time! There is even a wonderful sketch that Gloria made to help you create some cards of your own! Here is what Gloria had to say about these splendid works of art!
The Place in Time Collection contains wonderful images that
are perfect for card making. I have decided to make one card for each month,
using the Cut-Aparts.
I used the same layout for all three cards, but each card is unique. I used the papers and images from the monthly cut apart sheets and added a few embellishments and a sentiment.
The January card is all about the cold weather. Doesn't it look frosty?!
The inside of each card is decorated to match the month.
February is all about Valentine's Day.
March is beautiful in green and purple. I mimicked the bird's nest by creating a flower "nest" on top of my bow.
Supplies:
Graphic 45 papers:
Place in Time: Cut-Aparts (January, February, March)
Graphic 45 Staples: Trims
Cardstock: Bazzill Heather, Butter Cream; American Crafts Black, Pomegranate; Neenah Natural White
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Christmas Tags, Little Labels); Waltzing Mouse Spring Baskets
Ribbon and twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls: Creative Charms
Buttons: Buttons Galore and More; Craft Store
Markers: Copic
Die Cuts: My Favorite Things Die-namics Mini Tabs Quartet
Tools: Bow Easy; Sizzix Big Shot
Adhesive: Scotch 3M tape; Beacon Fabri-tac, 3-in-1 glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares; Scor-tape
Next we have another gorgeous craft creation to share with you. Behold this gorgeous Place in Time calendar tag mini album by Arlene Cuevas! She used the brand new Graphic 45 Tag Album Staples in the Regular size to create this impeccable mini calendar! Every tag is a true celebration of the vivid color and beauty that each month has to offer. This is a great project for those cold days when all you want to do is stay in and get cozy with some crafting! You can have so much fun with all of the pretty designs in Place in Time! Combine your papers with some of your favorite Graphic 45 Staples and you've got the perfect recipe for a wonderful winter day! Get inspired by Arlene's beautiful calendar tag album. Think about creating one for yourself or someone you love!
Here's a wonderful video in which Arlene takes you on a tour of this gorgeous Place in Time mini!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtXdmSevSeU&feature=youtu.be
Supplies:
I think I have a new favorite paper pack!
Posted by: Sue B. | January 23, 2013 at 05:07 AM
So many beautiful ideas, so little time!
Posted by: Tammy Ball | January 23, 2013 at 05:18 AM
the cards are beautiful...but I gotta say I am really lovin the mini calendar...looks like I have a winter project
Posted by: Yvonne | January 23, 2013 at 05:20 AM
I love the tag mini!
Posted by: Cathy Ross | January 23, 2013 at 05:22 AM
Wow!! What wonderful projects!
Posted by: Dorothy | January 23, 2013 at 05:26 AM
Love, love, love the tags! Sure would love to win!
Posted by: Lois Key | January 23, 2013 at 05:32 AM
Beautiful projects! All of them!
Posted by: Simone Silva | January 23, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Thank You for the wonderful ideas. I don't do a lot of full size layouts so these are right up my alley. The looks and textures are gorgeous.
Posted by: Sharon Young | January 23, 2013 at 05:41 AM
Love the cards and the tag mini! Place in Time is such a wonderful collection.
Posted by: Solveig M | January 23, 2013 at 05:43 AM
Wow all of these project are just amazing!!!
Posted by: Kerri-Jo Sharp | January 23, 2013 at 05:47 AM
Absolutely stunning cards and the tag mini is adorable. Beautiful collection as always.
Posted by: Sharon Rogers | January 23, 2013 at 05:51 AM
Today's projects are wonderful! I love the design of the cards and love the tag mini! Can't wait to try both!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | January 23, 2013 at 05:56 AM
Just love G45 paperlines... and these projects are so amazing...
Posted by: Ritva S. | January 23, 2013 at 05:57 AM
I love the Place in Time mini! And the page with the bird and nest is just gorgeous. G45 you ARE the best.
Mary
Posted by: mary p | January 23, 2013 at 06:11 AM
Love the cards and the mini album is so wonderful. Great Ideas and thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | January 23, 2013 at 06:13 AM
I love the card layouts Gloria, the compilation is beautiful, all the same structure but all so totally unique. Arlene you have surpassed yourself with your calendar mini, this is stunning. I wish that I had a small amount of imagination that you designers have, absolutely stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | January 23, 2013 at 06:15 AM
Oh these are wonderful! I love layers and the cards are 8 layers of gorgeousness! The mini Calendar is beyond belief! I like how it is non-specific for the year and can be enjoyed forever:)
Posted by: Anne Schilling | January 23, 2013 at 06:16 AM
Beautiful cards, love the mini album.
Posted by: Jeniff | January 23, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Love the mini tag calendar.
Posted by: Carole Rushton | January 23, 2013 at 06:25 AM
I recognized those gorgeous cards as Gloria's creations even before I started reading the blog...her signature style is clean and graphic with just the right touch of embellishments. Gorgeous!!! And Arlene's tag book is divine. What a lovely creation!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | January 23, 2013 at 06:28 AM
...its a must...gotta try to make the mini tag album..WOW
Posted by: mitz | January 23, 2013 at 06:31 AM
Love these projects..love the papers..would love love to win!
Posted by: Pammy B | January 23, 2013 at 06:33 AM
these projects are lovely <3
thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: alex | January 23, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Love the cards and miini book today. Great ideas for me!!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | January 23, 2013 at 06:37 AM
I haven't started my project yet. I am encouraged to start with the mini album featured today. A Place in Time paper is waiting for me to start. I bought a music box at a thrift store and awaiting French Country for that project. It is alway inspiring to visit the blog.
Posted by: Rita P. | January 23, 2013 at 06:46 AM
What beautiful projects. Love the tag mini album and card. They're just darling. TFS!
Posted by: Elizabeth Russell | January 23, 2013 at 06:51 AM
beautiful projects!
Posted by: {vicki} | January 23, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Oh my Goodness! They're all so stunning!
Posted by: Kim R | January 23, 2013 at 07:01 AM
such beautiful cards! and the calendar too! thanks for opportunity to win amazing prize package! G45 for the win!
Posted by: Joanna the dragonfly girl | January 23, 2013 at 07:03 AM
I love mini albums. Gorgeousness!
Posted by: LuLu | January 23, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Great card ideas - think I need more paper! Love the tag book too - can't get enough of this collection!
Posted by: karen | January 23, 2013 at 07:10 AM
My friend, Judy, and I each purchased 2 of the Place in Time 12 x 12 paper packs last Saturday. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration using these beautiful papers.
Posted by: Janet Nelson | January 23, 2013 at 07:20 AM
The cards are very creative! I think the little calender with the tags is right up my alley!!
Posted by: Jackie QH | January 23, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Definatley going to try the tag mini, great way to use the Place in Time 8X8 papers
Posted by: Linda Bounds | January 23, 2013 at 07:26 AM
Love everything Arlene does and thanks for the great video!
Posted by: Mary Werner | January 23, 2013 at 07:48 AM
You have such amazing papers AND projects. Every time...
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | January 23, 2013 at 07:51 AM
The birds are gorgeous. I love the whole look.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | January 23, 2013 at 07:51 AM
Both the cards and the mini are beautiful! Great way to use up what I have left of my papers! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Trudi Hutton | January 23, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Th projects are incredible. A perfect way to display these papers. Everything is just so beautiful.
Posted by: Sara Tanner | January 23, 2013 at 07:56 AM
Fabulous cards. I love how they look so different yet use the same template. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Gabriella Schmidt | January 23, 2013 at 07:58 AM