Imaginative Ideas With French Country
Welcome G45ers!
Get ready to add some color and inspiration to your day! We've got three gorgeous French Country creations on today's blog that are sure to dazzle you! There is such a diverse array of stunning saturated colors and elegant designs in French Country. It has everything you need to create the perfect card, layout, altered art piece or any other craft you can imagine! Today we will share a fabulous 10-minute card by Kristin Wilson, a darling layout by Tara Orr and a marvelous altered box by Alberto Juarez! Each of these unique crafts will open up a wealth of ideas for how to create with French Country! Are you ready for some fun, G45ers?! Lets get to it!
First up is this wonderfully elegant 10-minute card by Kristin Wilson. Using some easy paper layering, inking and pretty ribbons and chipboard embellishments, Kristin created this lovely all-occasions card! This card has so much charm and sophistication and it took almost no time at all! Try creating one for yourself using your favorite Graphic 45 papers and Staples!
Supplies:
Graphic 45: French Country Collection
6x6 Papers, Double-Sided Cardstock, Chipboard 1, Cardstock Stickers
Stampin Up!: Cardstock, Ribbon, Stamp
Papertrey Ink: Twine
Next up is another super clever and beautiful French Country creation! Here is a magnificent layout by Tara Orr. Just look at all of those incredible layers! Layering your French Country papers can add so much beauty to any LO! You can also see some superb uses of the French Country Cardstock Flowers in this darling creation! Paper distressing also helps add even more vintage charm! Here is what Tara had to say about this fun and fabulous work of art!
"LOVE the vintage feel of this collection. I added a heap of layers to create dimension and stuck with a more monochromatic colour scheme. The flowers are sooo beautiful when layered!" -Tara Orr
French country
sun flower
grandeur
promenade
rendezvous
bonjour
montage
French country banners
french country chipboard 1 and 2
French country tags & pockets
French country stickers
FC 6x6 pattern and solids pad
French country cling stamps
ornate metal label holder
Ornate metal key holes
trim staples
French Country looks to be yet another stunner from Graphic 45. Thanks so much to Kristin, Tara and Alberto for their fantastic creativity.
Posted by: Paper Profusion | March 19, 2013 at 05:04 AM
That layout is outstanding! I love the photo!
Posted by: Cynthia Keogh | March 19, 2013 at 05:06 AM
Tara Orr goodness. WOW! If only I could layer like you do. You are such an inspiration to me. 10 minute cards are always hard for me since I want to do more more more but lovely as always Kristin. Alberto such a cute and lovely box.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | March 19, 2013 at 05:19 AM
Beautiful projects. :-)
Posted by: Gitte | March 19, 2013 at 05:23 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | March 19, 2013 at 05:26 AM
Wonderful projects today, as usual. Thanks G-45!
Posted by: Phyllis Howard | March 19, 2013 at 05:38 AM
so hard to believe the first card took only 10 minutes to complete! love all of the wonderful projects! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | March 19, 2013 at 05:40 AM
These are all soooooooo gorgeous!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | March 19, 2013 at 05:42 AM
I have breakfast with you every morning and so enjoy the wonderful projects you feature!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | March 19, 2013 at 05:43 AM
Great projects! Love all the layering on Tara's layout.
Posted by: Sharon Young | March 19, 2013 at 06:08 AM
how do you get the ideas they are just so lovely
Posted by: lynn | March 19, 2013 at 06:13 AM
Fun Ideas! I like the tag with the Queen Bee!
Posted by: Jackie QH | March 19, 2013 at 06:25 AM
That box is very cool. Love the professionalism of it all.
Posted by: Candy | March 19, 2013 at 06:31 AM
All so beautiful!
Posted by: Dorothy | March 19, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Very nice. I would like to see some examples for St. Patrick's Day. Lots of photos to use.
Posted by: Shanda | March 19, 2013 at 06:43 AM
I love them all, but I like the box the best. Beautiful work as always.
Posted by: Mjfischercla | March 19, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Love French Country Collection and the ten minute card is great!
Posted by: Linda | March 19, 2013 at 06:56 AM
Great ideas and inspiration shared today - especially love the layout colour scheme!
Posted by: karen foy | March 19, 2013 at 07:19 AM
... just luvin the projects made today.. and cant wait for the G45 fabrics to come out.. A Must..
Posted by: mitz | March 19, 2013 at 07:27 AM
Sigh...so wonderful...
Posted by: Sharon Kanaya | March 19, 2013 at 07:45 AM
I love "French Country" - thanks so much for sharing these projects with us.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | March 19, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Great projects! Really liking the French Counntry Collection!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | March 19, 2013 at 08:01 AM
Todays projects are amazing!! I LOVE French Country!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | March 19, 2013 at 08:09 AM
Wow!! So much inspiration today!! :)
Posted by: Caroline | March 19, 2013 at 08:31 AM
love this paper! love the inspiration! LOVE Tara Orr .. anything she does ;) Great projects today thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jean Cavalier | March 19, 2013 at 09:00 AM
Awesome projects! I Love the layout! It is so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | March 19, 2013 at 09:48 AM
Layers of inspiration! Thank you!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | March 19, 2013 at 09:59 AM
Zippiddy Doo Dah Day!
Posted by: {vicki} | March 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Wow. Amazing projects. Tara really knows how to layer layer and I love it. The box is very creative and the card is one you can use for so many occasions. Another inspiring Graphic 45 day!!
Posted by: Mary | March 19, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Beautiful projects, TFS
Posted by: Pam Bray | March 19, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Beautiful projects. :-)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | March 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Fabulous projects again today - all so different but equally lovely!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | March 19, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Wow, I love all these spectacular creations. Will be certain to try them out!
Posted by: Treena | March 19, 2013 at 10:54 AM
These projects are awesome! Love the layered flowers and can't wait to do that with my G45 flowers!
Posted by: Nancy Lorenz | March 19, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Beautiful projects! Love the altered box! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Christine B. | March 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Awesome projects today. I have to say French Country is one of my all time faves. I have created several things with it myself. Today was a mini album using the G45 Large Tag Album plus some cardstock die-cuts. What fun I had!
Posted by: Annette Green | March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful projects, fantastic inspiration,thank you.
Posted by: Anne Campbell | March 19, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Wowee, each one of these projects is so gorgeously layered! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Romy | March 19, 2013 at 12:04 PM
What an inspiration! Three beautiful projects. Thank you
Posted by: Dixiescraps | March 19, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Simple is often better than too much decoration. Love the 10 minute card and the box with the butterflies.
Posted by: MaryLouH | March 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM