How To Use Layers To Add Depth & Dimension To Your G45 Crafts!
Hello G45ers,
Welcome, welcome, everyone! Get ready for some fun! In the wintertime we all know the importance of layering our clothing to keep warm during these frosty months. But did you know that layering is also the key to adding incredible depth and beauty to your craft creations?! It's true! Today we are going to show you three gorgeous crafts that display some splendid layering techniques! There is a stunning tag by Gloria Stengel, a marvelous birthday card by Arlene Cuevas and an awe-inspiring altered 8x8 Matchbook Box by Tara Orr! You can have so much fun adding lots of beautiful layers with Graphic 45 papers and Staples! Get ready to be inspired and learn some marvelous tips for adding pizzas to your papercrafts!
Plus, it's Monday! Normally that statement wouldn't be very exciting but on the Graphic 45 blog it's definitely reason to celebrate! It means that we have a new blog contest this week! Hooray! This week's prize is a real winner, pun definitely intended! We are giving away this gorgeous Secret Garden prize pack that includes a Secret Garden 8x8 paper pad, Secret Garden 6x6 Patterns and Solids Pad, both sets of Secret Garden Stickers, Metal Tag Staples and Chipboard Button Staples! This prize is off the charts! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win! We will announce one randomly chosen winner from this week's comments. The winner will be announced on this Friday's blog so stay tuned!
Today's first craft creation was made by Gloria Stengel using the new Graphic 45 Regular Tag Album Staples. She used French Country Cling Stamps and eight different Graphic 45 Staples in one tag! Isn't that amazing?! This is a wonderful example of how much fun you can have layering! The gorgeous cream, black and kraft colors of Graphic 45 Staples give this card such vintage-inspired elegance! You can also see how all of these layers help to give this tag such unique texture and depth! It's just lovely! Here Gloria takes you on a guided tour of this terrific tag!
The Graphic 45 Staples collection contains wonderful products to work with! I used eight (8) different Staples. Can you find them all?
I used one of the new Regular Tag Album Staples for my tag base.
I created a flower with the Trim and Chipboard Button Staples.
I painted the Metal Butterfly Staples with white gesso, and then stamped over the top with French Country stamps. The butterfly's body is a Chipboard Button and Stamped Metal Brad Staples.
I clipped on some postage with a Metal Clothespins Staples. To make the word "timeless" stand out, I rubbed the pin with white gesso, and then I buffed it off. The gesso stayed in the impression, highlighting the text.
I tucked Ornate Metal Key Hole and Key Staples among the flowers.
And that is EIGHT Staples on one tag!
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Staples:
Graphic 45 papers:
French Country: Bon Appetit, Montage
Kraft Reflections: Glimpse of Paris, Elusive Wings
Olde Curiosity Shoppe: Optical Oddities
Curtain Call: Tour De France
Graphic 45 Stamps:
Ink: Clearsnap Colorbox Archival Wicked Black; Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Creamy Brown, Dark Brown
Ribbon and twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon
Next up is this gorgeous card by Arlene Cuevas. She made this pretty card for her husband's birthday using Kraft Reflections and Graphic 45 Metal Staples. We love the wonderful masculine look of this clever card. You can see how marvelously Arlene layered the papers to give this card a wonderful sense of movement. All of the intricate patterns of Kraft Reflections make this card hypnotically beautiful, especially when layered so expertly! Get inspired to create your own multi-layered Graphic 45 card for a friend or loved one! It's guaranteed to please!
Here we have another brilliantly layered craft to share with you! This is a magnificent Place in Time altered 8x8 Matchbook Box by Tara Orr. Tara is the queen of creating gorgeous layers in her projects! You can see how beautiful all the floral embellishments and Place in Time chipboards look on the box cover. The box opens to reveal a romantic scene with lavish layers and soft colors. Stunning fussy cut butterflies and floral embellishments only amplify the amazing dimension of this altered box. This is yet another perfect example of the dazzling possibilities you have when you layer your Graphic 45 papers and embellishments!
Todays blog is amazing!! Loved it all and the prize package is great!!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | February 04, 2013 at 05:04 AM
Beautiful, beautiful projects today. I love all the layers.
Posted by: Sara Nell Langland | February 04, 2013 at 05:05 AM
They are all beautiful, but there is something about black and white that captures me. Awesome! Thanks
Posted by: Bartemous Black | February 04, 2013 at 05:07 AM
I am in awe! Every one of these projects are so inspiring & just GORGEOUS! Thanks for the chance to win!! :)
Posted by: Leandra Duncan | February 04, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Oh My I love all of these projects and those kraft playing cards are to die for!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Kerri
Posted by: Kerri-Jo Sharp | February 04, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Love all the layering!
Posted by: DeAnna | February 04, 2013 at 05:08 AM
Just marvelous as always! I LOVE G45!!
Posted by: barbara f | February 04, 2013 at 05:08 AM
These projects are just amazing! Love the Secret Garden collection, thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Solveig M | February 04, 2013 at 05:09 AM
I think the only way i will have a garden this year is by having some G45 paper in my stash!! The creations are awesome, thanks for sharing
Posted by: Deb Fagnant | February 04, 2013 at 05:10 AM
I am in total amazement! Absolutely stunning. Love all these projects. Thank you for sharing these amazing projects.
Yours in scrappin, Gail
Posted by: Gail Richard | February 04, 2013 at 05:10 AM
So amazing...I love G45!!
Posted by: Ritva S. | February 04, 2013 at 05:11 AM
Love these projects... amazing work!!!
Posted by: LindaB | February 04, 2013 at 05:11 AM
I always love coming to the graphic45 blog. The inspirational pieces I find here never cease to amaze me!
Posted by: Kerry | February 04, 2013 at 05:11 AM
Oh my gosh! Its so amazing the things you create! So utterly beautiful!!
I cant get enough of it!!!
Thank you for his chance too win!
Its an amazing prize!!!!!
Kisss sammiej
Posted by: Sammiej | February 04, 2013 at 05:12 AM
Blown away by todays makes they are fantastic ! There are some incredibly talented people out there. Great giveaway would love to win. Happy monday !!
Posted by: Elaine wainwright | February 04, 2013 at 05:12 AM
Stunning works of art!!!
Thank you all for sharing!
Posted by: Dorothy | February 04, 2013 at 05:14 AM
Look forward to reading this blog every morning I'm always inspired.
Posted by: Mary Jane W | February 04, 2013 at 05:15 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Would love to have these!
Posted by: Marsha Bichler | February 04, 2013 at 05:15 AM
Oh my word...how very lovely!
Posted by: Tammie | February 04, 2013 at 05:18 AM
Today was a huge thrill for me as a crafter. I love the layering, something I'm working on as an artist. I love each project and couldn't pick a favorite. I guess the hardest part for me with layering is I hate covering up all those pretty papers. I want to see how beautiful each one is. I just forget that layers are beautiful too. Thanks for a thrilling day.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | February 04, 2013 at 05:20 AM
What beautiful projects, I want to make them all! The papers are too delish!
Posted by: Jenny Veale | February 04, 2013 at 05:21 AM
These projects are so gorgeous!! Love them!! I would love to win this paper line: Secret Garden!! Its so yummy!!!!! One way or another I will get this line!! :)
Posted by: Kim Cornwell | February 04, 2013 at 05:21 AM
Stunning pieces! Each one so unique and inspiring! Would love to win the gveaway, too! Thanks Graphic 45!
Posted by: Linda | February 04, 2013 at 05:22 AM
Absolutely wonderful creativity in these projects. Have already requested my local stamp store to order me Secret Garden as soon as it is available! Just love your products!
Posted by: Roseann Lange | February 04, 2013 at 05:22 AM
I am totally and utterly smitten with the Secret Garden range and can't wait for it to arrive in SA.
Posted by: Wilna Cremer | February 04, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Beautiful projects very inspiring. Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | February 04, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Oh these are stunning! Thank you for " layers" of inspiration!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | February 04, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Wow! Exquisite as always!!!
Posted by: Valerie | February 04, 2013 at 05:40 AM
Beautiful projects and great Gesso tip
Posted by: dogmatix | February 04, 2013 at 05:45 AM
The altered match book is divine! I love the butterfly tag! I would love the chance to win this weeks prize so I can do my own interpretation of the wonderful altered projects!
Posted by: Johanna Knight | February 04, 2013 at 05:45 AM
oh my goodness! I would be so thrilled to win these goodies, and the projects shown here are fabulous-thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: LynneJ | February 04, 2013 at 05:46 AM
Wow, these are amazing!
Posted by: Karen Buchanan | February 04, 2013 at 05:46 AM
Love all the different things that can be made with Graphic 45 papers and staples. Amazing job girls! TFS
Posted by: Yvonne Williams | February 04, 2013 at 05:48 AM
AMAZING projects ladies! Lots of "oooohs and ahhhhhs" from this lady! TFS
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | February 04, 2013 at 05:49 AM
I love all the layering. The projects are wonderful. Where does everyone get these ideas??? Thanks for sharing and a chance to win these pretty papers.
Posted by: Diane | February 04, 2013 at 05:54 AM
You make Monday mornings fun! These are 3 great projects that I feel I could tackle. I can never pick a favorite, because your products make everything so beautiful. I'd love to win the Secret Garden prize package this week.
Posted by: Rebecca | February 04, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Once again stunning projects. I can't wait to see the Spring Garden in person!
Posted by: Mjfischercla | February 04, 2013 at 06:08 AM
Amazing projects! LOVE the Secret Garden collection!
Posted by: Cheryl Hutcherson | February 04, 2013 at 06:08 AM
wow that Tara Orr altered box is exceptional. Hoping to win!
Posted by: Aisha Masood | February 04, 2013 at 06:08 AM
Gorgeous projects!! I love them all!!
Posted by: amy | February 04, 2013 at 06:10 AM