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
Awesome layout with all the layers, and those flowers love the prints Tara used together for the flowers. Like Kristin's use of sunflowers and the checks on her card...stunning! Alberto's altered box is amazing with the interesting folds on the front!
Can't wait to get a hold of French Country, I love the prints!
Posted by: Rosann | March 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM
wow i am running out of superlatives to say hw amazing graphic 45 is and the design team wows me every time
Posted by: Margaret Ann | March 19, 2013 at 01:07 PM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Sue K. | March 19, 2013 at 02:39 PM
Stunning projects again. I love the box especially.
Posted by: AnnieS. | March 19, 2013 at 03:03 PM
Wonderful projects!
Posted by: Tona | March 19, 2013 at 03:20 PM
as always great projects
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | March 19, 2013 at 04:55 PM
WOW! As always all of the projects are incredible! Love Alberto Juarez's box! Great layers and elements! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Barbara MacAskill | March 19, 2013 at 05:19 PM
The projects are great. French Country collection is awesome. I just love looking at it. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kay G. | March 19, 2013 at 06:36 PM
Wonderful projects
Posted by: Natalie Laney | March 19, 2013 at 07:05 PM
Beautiful projects. I love it!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | March 19, 2013 at 08:10 PM
Köszönöm, hogy írásban ezt. Tényleg úgy érzem, mintha tudok sokkal többet erről, mint én tettem korábban. A blog valóban hozott néhány dolog, kiderült, hogy soha nem gondolta volna, erről, mielőtt olvasni. Folytatnia kell ezt, Im meg róla, a legtöbb ember egyetértene youve kapott egy ajándék.
Ez a helyes weblog bárki számára, akinek szüksége van, hogy keressen meg ki erről a témáról. Rájössz Sok egyébként annak szinte nehéz vitatkozni veled (nem, hogy én valóban szüksége lenne ... haha). Ön határozottan tesz egy új spin a téma amit írtak évek óta. Szép dolog, csak nagy!
Posted by: sacs france | March 20, 2013 at 01:10 AM
What gorgeous paper and creations!
Posted by: Jeanette | March 20, 2013 at 01:52 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, projects, as always.
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | March 20, 2013 at 02:08 AM
BEautiful projects!! Love the butterfly box!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | March 20, 2013 at 03:17 AM
Great inspiration today, love that French Country dp and the way it is show cased, thank you graphic45.
Posted by: barbara weber | March 20, 2013 at 03:59 AM
what great projects. love the card but then I do mostly cards and then scrapbooking so the projects really give me great ideas. TFS
Posted by: tndj | March 20, 2013 at 04:06 AM
Beyond gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Valerie | March 20, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Just ordered some french country papers! Now pick me, pick me!!!
Posted by: Cindy | March 20, 2013 at 05:49 AM
Love the box, perfect for "stuff".
Posted by: Nancy | March 20, 2013 at 08:24 AM
OMG! This is so wonderful!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | March 20, 2013 at 03:05 PM
I'm speechless! This was the trifecta of crafty goodness today. I love Kristin's elegant card, and appreciate how quickly it goes together. And Tara's layout with all those gorgeous layered flowers nearly took my breath away. Finally, Alberto's box...wow.....his imagination is wonderful!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | March 20, 2013 at 04:47 PM
All wonderful. Must mention the box. Love the box!
Posted by: Jean Bullock | March 20, 2013 at 08:22 PM
Fab inspiration yet again!!! I want to go play with paper now!
Posted by: Mandie Wade | March 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM