Secret Garden Gift Ideas From the Heart
Hello G45ers,
The joy of Spring is in full bloom on today's Graphic 45 blog! We're going to be sharing some splendid ideas for heartwarming handmade gifts featuring our new Secret Garden collection! There couldn't be a better time to get your hands on Secret Garden! As the first pre-Spring flowers begin to bloom, we can't help but feel excited to get crafting! Nature is such a wonderful source of inspiration and Secret Garden is true celebration of the bounty of Spring! We are so happy to be sharing these two gorgeous gift ideas! There's a breathtaking card by Susan Lui and a magnificent altered birdhouse by Tara Orr! The luscious colors and vibrant designs of Secret Garden are absolutely perfect for creating the perfect handmade gift!
First up is this wonderful all-occasions easel card by Susan Lui. This incredible craft is sure to make your loved ones smile with delight! Papercrafting with Secret Garden is so much fun! Let this happy card inspire you to create one for a friend or family member! Here is what Susan had to say about this stunning work of art!
"Here's an easel card I created on a garden theme, using Graphic 45's
oh-so-pretty Secret Garden collection. I used a lacey border punch on
the pastel card, then embellished it with layered doilies, flowers and
hand-crushed seam binding." -Susan Lui
This is how the card looks, standing in easel style.
A chipboard tag from Place In Time hangs amidst the flower cluster.
A message in the garden.
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Secret Garden collection - Springtime, Pretty Primrose, April Showers, Meadow Lark
Graphic 45 Place In Time Chipboard 1
Graphic 45 Happy Halloween Alphabet Stickers
Next we have another awe-inspiring Secret Garden gift idea! This amazing altered bird house was created by Tara Orr and it's off the charts with beauty! Spring is a time when nature comes alive! Birds sing, flowers bloom and joy is abundant! This ultra-cheerful birdhouse is a wonderful way to craft with Secret Garden to create the perfect gift! Tara covered this bird house in Secret Garden papers and added lots of Graphic 45 Metal Staples and pretty flowers and pearls! You can find inexpensive birdhouses in many thrift stores! Bring some Spring cheer to someone you love by creating a happy altered birdhouse like this one! Wow!
Supplies:
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I love everything today!
Posted by: Dorothy | February 26, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Beautiful projects today!
Posted by: Donna Ellis | February 26, 2013 at 05:08 AM
Nothing says spring like a bird house! Very cute!
Posted by: Sue B. | February 26, 2013 at 05:15 AM
Beautiful! Thank you for bringing some spring color into a dreary winter day!
Posted by: Melissa Minor | February 26, 2013 at 05:25 AM
HOLLLLEEEEY SMOKES!!! That birdhouse..outstanding!!! And Susan's card....gorgeous!!!! Well done ladies!!!
Posted by: Pam Perkins Zirbel | February 26, 2013 at 05:31 AM
they are both very pretty, I could use these pretty papers
Posted by: Colleen H | February 26, 2013 at 05:46 AM
Hi to All, Oh my Susans' card is divine, so elegant and full of the wonders of springtime to come, what a lovely creation.
Tara, your bird house has blown me away! what a talent! I love bird houses and bird cages and this has to be the nicest I have ever had the pleasure and honor to see, it's simply beautiful.
Thank you ladies for sharing. I need to get these papers, you have inspired me so much.
Hugs Jan xxx
Posted by: Jan Buckley | February 26, 2013 at 05:51 AM
so pretty
Posted by: Donnetta Firster | February 26, 2013 at 06:05 AM
Love the bird house. Might have to do that fro my Sprig mantel display
Posted by: Pam Sohan | February 26, 2013 at 06:11 AM
love the card and the bird house super ideas thanks
Posted by: lynn | February 26, 2013 at 06:16 AM
Great projects! My favorite is the easel card!
Posted by: Jean Bullock | February 26, 2013 at 06:19 AM
Great projects! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | February 26, 2013 at 06:45 AM
Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | February 26, 2013 at 06:56 AM
Absolutely stunning projects today. The papers are beautiful.
Posted by: Diane J | February 26, 2013 at 07:02 AM
Beautiful projects! Love the birdhouse!
Posted by: Cherie Gray | February 26, 2013 at 07:06 AM
OMG love the projects!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | February 26, 2013 at 07:16 AM
The bird house is so beautiful! Love it!
Posted by: Solveig M | February 26, 2013 at 07:17 AM
What joy this paper gives.
Julie
Posted by: julie | February 26, 2013 at 07:19 AM
Oh, that birdhouse...be still my heart. Guess who's going to the thrift store today?
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | February 26, 2013 at 07:28 AM
Beautiful projects! So ready for spring!TFS.
Posted by: Elizabeth Russell | February 26, 2013 at 07:35 AM
SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: {vicki} | February 26, 2013 at 07:35 AM
Absolute gorgeous projects! This is my FAVE new line!
Posted by: Wendy Orme | February 26, 2013 at 07:39 AM
beautiful projects very inspiring...how can you miss wth Secret Garden...
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | February 26, 2013 at 07:47 AM
The imagination & talent of these ladies is remarkable! Can't wait to make these projects. I'm addicted to Graphic 45!!!
Posted by: Sharon Kanaya | February 26, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Красиво , качественно , ярко !!
Спасибо за вдохновение !
Posted by: Natali | February 26, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Wow! What a beautiful birdhouse. I love those easel cards. I have yet to try making one, but have seen so many beautiful cards made that way.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | February 26, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Love the card and the bird house is too cute!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | February 26, 2013 at 08:09 AM
Secret Garden, Easel Cards and Birdhouses - oh my!!! What an awesome collection!!! Would so love to win this week!!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | February 26, 2013 at 08:10 AM
I love the card but the bird house has my heart as I am a rose girl!
Posted by: Michelle Salazar | February 26, 2013 at 08:18 AM
Very pretty projects! I love the Secret Garden collection - thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: karen foy | February 26, 2013 at 08:27 AM
Just beautiful. These papers are precious!
Posted by: Paula | February 26, 2013 at 08:28 AM
So so pretty... love Tara's birdhouse!
Posted by: Sleigh | February 26, 2013 at 08:29 AM
I could spend hours examining
all these Graphic 45 posts.
All the projects are so beautiful.
Posted by: Carol Mc | February 26, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Beautiful projects! Love the birdhouse!!
Posted by: Christine B. | February 26, 2013 at 09:08 AM
OMG! That little birdhouse is outstanding!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | February 26, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Beautiful projects, LOVE Secret Garden
Posted by: Marcia | February 26, 2013 at 09:13 AM
gorgeous! Wouldn't it be fun to look inside the bird house and see a miniature
room?
Posted by: Candy | February 26, 2013 at 09:21 AM
Both of these projects are stunning! I can't wait to see this new collection in person - tfs :-)
Posted by: Bonnie | February 26, 2013 at 09:37 AM
The Secret Garden paper and projects take my imagination away to wonderful places! Can't wait to create!
Posted by: Patt | February 26, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Oh, how delightful! Love these two creations! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | February 26, 2013 at 09:49 AM