Spring Has Sprung With New Secret Garden Crafts From Graphic 45!
Hello G45ers,
Winter may still be in full swing but spring is blooming on today's Graphic 45 blog! Welcome to our wonderful blog where we're going to be sharing some dazzling crafts featuring our new collection Secret Garden! All the vibrant color and and enchanting images of spring come to life in each and every one of today's gorgeous crafts! You'll see a card by Alberto Juarez, a layout from Kristin Wilson and an altered art box with mini book by Nancy Wethington! There is such a delightful variety of crafts on today's blog for you to enjoy! Get ready to bring some brilliant sunshine to your day with today's Graphic 45 blog!
We are so excited about Secret Garden. One look at this collection and you're instantly filled with joy! First up we have this stunning card by Alberto Juarez. This card is a true celebration of the story of Secret Garden. You can see how amazing those fussy cut flowers and birds look on the card's cover. They add fabulous detail and beauty. We love the many layers that this card has, giving it such superb depth. And of course that Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Key in the middle looks absolutely perfect! This is a great card for any occasion!
Supplies:
Secret garden paper:
Secret Garden
Leafy Treetops
Seed Fairy
Beautiful blooms
Posy patch
Ornate metal keys
May Art ribbon
Basic Kraft paper
Next we have another gorgeous Secret Garden craft to share with you. Here we have a wonderful layout by Kristin Wilson. She layered the exquisite Secret Garden papers, made a beautiful border and added enchanting embellishments to give this layout a sweet, romantic look. You can see how perfect flower embellishments look with Secret Garden! It's a match made in craft heaven! There are endless ways to have fun creating with Secret Garden!
Supplies:
Graphic 45: Secret Garden Collection Papers
Prima: Flowers, Bling
Melissa Frances: Heart, Flower Bundle, Pearls
Craft Store: Doily, Flowers, Metal Butterfly
Martha Stewart: Leaf Punch
Spellbinders: Floral Flourishes Die
Ranger: Liquid Pearls
Unity Stamps: Winged Heart Stamp
Here we have a stunning 12x12 Matchbook Box by Nancy Wethington. This craft is a true celebration of the joy and beauty of Secret Garden. Again you can see how perfectly the floral embellishments look, along with a fabulous array of Graphic 45 Metal Staples. Nancy also created two altered mini books that she attached using Basic Gray magnets! Each book can be removed and put back thanks to the magnet! How clever is that?! Just look at this enchanting work of art and imagine what you'll be creating with Secret Garden! It's like a breath of sweet Spring air!
Supplies:
Secret Garden
Beautiful Blooms
Sun Kissed (used on inside of box when drawer is
removed)
Posy Patch
May Flowers
Graphic 45 Staples: Butterflies; keys; door plate; drawer
pull
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites Wrought Iron
S2-011
Imaginarium Designs chipboard fence
Kaiser Craft chipboard bird cage
Hug Snug seam binding
Ranger Inks: Broken China Distress Ink
Ranger Stickles: Yellow; Star Dust; Starry Night; Tropical
Tangerine; Baby Blue
Miscellaneous: flowers from Michael's; Rustoleum Magnetic
Primer; off white acrylic paint; Basic Gray large magnets
Thank you all so much for joining us today! We also want to thank Alberto Juarez, Kristin Wilson and Nancy Wethington for their incredible work today. Don't forget that there's still time to leave us a blog or Facebook comment today for your chance to win this week's blog prize! We will be announcing our randomly chosen winner on Friday! Please come back and see us tomorrow for more marvelous crafts and fun! We wish you a delightful day!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Beautiful projects. Want to get started.
Posted by: Nancy | January 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM
The more I see of Secret Garden the more I fall in love with it!! And today, no favourites - all of these projects are absolutely beautiful, just lovely. Thank you :)
Posted by: Caroline | January 30, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Very pretty! Can't wait to craft with this collection!
Posted by: Cindy | January 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Love the projects-Love the paper collection.
Posted by: JOYCE | January 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Wow, unbelievably gorgeous projects!
Posted by: Elaine W. | January 30, 2013 at 11:23 AM
My My What a beautiful layout today! With 7 inches of snow here it is nice to see the sun shine somewhere! Love all the papers you keep putting out there for us.
Posted by: Orlie | January 30, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Everything here is exquisite! Beautiful projects all around :-)
Posted by: Emily Keaton | January 30, 2013 at 12:11 PM
So many beautiful ideas filled with inspiration! TFS!
Posted by: Cindy Lou | January 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Secret Garden is my favourite collection and these projects are just stunning! I can't wait for it to be available in UK.
Posted by: AnnieS | January 30, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Stunning! All of the crafts brings back memories of the book and movie "The Secret Garden." :)
Posted by: Tammy Zajc | January 30, 2013 at 12:48 PM
I am never disappointed when I come to this blog. Every project is always fantastic!
Posted by: Tona | January 30, 2013 at 12:53 PM
More gorgeous inspiration for us. Thank you!
Posted by: Sophie | January 30, 2013 at 12:53 PM
All of these projects are beautiful and I just HAVE to have this collection! I LOVE IT!
Posted by: Carrie | January 30, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Wow!! I say that a lot when I come here lol .. but really, what else is there to say.. truly amazing work by all!
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | January 30, 2013 at 12:57 PM
I love these posts! They are always so inspirational!
Posted by: Jennifer Cardwell | January 30, 2013 at 01:11 PM
Love the Secret Garden Collection, can't wait for it to arrive in my local scrapbook store. Thanks G45
Posted by: Shelley Mucha | January 30, 2013 at 01:40 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous projects!
Posted by: Romy | January 30, 2013 at 01:48 PM
OMG I won't be happy until I have my hands on this paper line, This is my favorite by graphic45 and let me tell ya I love many of their paper lines, but this one just take my breath away ♥
Posted by: Jane | January 30, 2013 at 01:49 PM
Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
Posted by: Janet Nelson | January 30, 2013 at 01:55 PM
What a cuties!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | January 30, 2013 at 02:12 PM
Great projects! So beautiful. I cannot wait to get this collection.
Posted by: Pam | January 30, 2013 at 02:15 PM
Oh, my breath has been taken away, your cards are simply gorgeous. TFS
Posted by: Pam Bray | January 30, 2013 at 02:33 PM
I can't wait to get my hands on all the new papers and start playing :)
Posted by: Clockwork Hare | January 30, 2013 at 02:52 PM
I just love this line and can't wait to get it. The projects are just beautiful.
Posted by: Bonnie Heggemann | January 30, 2013 at 04:07 PM
Lovely spring/summery projects - especially appreciated in this cold and snow!! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | January 30, 2013 at 04:12 PM
What beautiful papers and projects. I can't wait for them to get to my local scrapbook store. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas to come!!
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah Sorenson | January 30, 2013 at 04:17 PM
beautimus! That paper collection makes me wish Spring would hurry up and get here. This has been a long winter. Love these projects, just so unique and well done! Love them all!
Posted by: syd egan | January 30, 2013 at 04:32 PM
Must have collection. Love the projects.
Posted by: Natalie Laney | January 30, 2013 at 04:32 PM
Can't wait to get those papers!
Posted by: Therese Pierro | January 30, 2013 at 04:39 PM
this is torture...i want this paper NOW!!! cannot wait! these projects are gorgeous...thanks for sharing this fab projects!
Posted by: Nonnie | January 30, 2013 at 05:05 PM
That Nancy she is so talented. Love the shadow box!
Posted by: Sue B. | January 30, 2013 at 05:09 PM
I have been having a very crappy day today! This is the first chane I have gotten to get online today and I see this beautiful collection! I feel a sense of peace coming on after looking at these GORGEOUS projects. Soon I will have this collection in my hot little hands! I can't wait to start working with it! Thanks for putting a bright spot in my evening!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | January 30, 2013 at 05:17 PM
Love the tags! Hope to win and try my hand at making them!
Posted by: Fran b | January 30, 2013 at 05:21 PM
This new Collection is just sooo beautiful.... almost too good to cut up....but with such gorgeous inspiration, might just have to !!!
Posted by: Carol Thompson | January 30, 2013 at 05:35 PM
I must have this collection. Just can't wait!
Posted by: Diana Pyeatt | January 30, 2013 at 05:37 PM
I want these papers!! They are gorgeous!
Posted by: Eva | January 30, 2013 at 05:40 PM
So much talent here. So inspiring!!
Posted by: Mary | January 30, 2013 at 06:05 PM
Wowwwwww! Everything is just gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | January 30, 2013 at 06:15 PM
The last 3 days have been very gloomy!
You have lifted my spirits with the Secret Garden! I can't wait to get my hands on this collection!!
Posted by: Jackie QH | January 30, 2013 at 07:16 PM
I want this paper now...pleeeeeaaassseee. These projects were all so pretty - I love the matchbox. Gotta have this paper line...
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | January 30, 2013 at 07:17 PM