Two Ways To Create With French Country
Bonjour G45ers,
Get ready to jump-start your week with beautiful inspiration from our new French Country collection! We are so happy you've stopped by to see us on this fine Monday! There are so many ways to create amazing crafts with French Country. Today we are sharing two unique crafts that highlight some of the incredible creative possibilities with this fantastic new collection! We've got a cheerful all-occasions card by Arlene Cuevas and a wonderful altered mini book by Clare Charvill! Both of these sweet creations are accompanied by a video tour filled with fun tips! In honor of today's French Country extravaganza we are giving away this beautiful French Country blog prize this week! You could win a French Country 12x12 paper pad, French Country Stickers and Alphabet Stickers, French Country Chipboard Die-Cuts 1 and 2, French Country Cling Stamp set, 8x8 Easel Album and Ornate Metal Label Holder! What a great prize! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win! A random winner will be announced on our blog this Friday, March 15th!
Today's first awe-inspiring craft was created by Arlene Cuevas. It's a bright and cheerful all-occasions card featuring French Country. We just love how Arlene layered the pretty papers, chipboards and cardstock Banners. Plus you can see a wonderful example of how to use the Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Key Holes! This card is the perfect craft to bring a smile to the face of someone you love!
Here is a great video in which Arlene takes you on a guided tour through this fantastic French Country card! What a treat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUOJPp5yhAU&feature=youtu.be
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"This little memory book was inspired by the the beans and sunflowers and red checked paper in the totally fabulous French Country collection. I had a "can't possibly cut into this paper" moment and think I only cut into one or two sheets. I used the kraftcard album that comes in the Graphic 45 Staples Film Canister, cut off two of the rounds to use for a card later, and worked on just four rounds. I wanted to show you how easy it is to work the different collections together that Diane and the team design to make something that has a totally different look, so I used black, creams across the whole book and added in greens on one side and reds on the other. Paper collections used were French Country, ABC Primer, Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Happy Hauntings, Place in Time and the gorgeous Botanicabella. I've attached a load of photos." Clare Charvill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omRTz24NcE0
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Thank you for sharing this awesome project!! Beautiful
Posted by: Deb Fagnant | March 11, 2013 at 05:09 AM
These are both gorgeous! I love this collection! I am doing a lot of fussy cutting with it to use for decoration in my new kitchen. We are almost to the point of painting so I am getting a head start on cutting this collection up so I will be ready to add the finishing touches using French Country! Thanks for saving me money on something that wouldn't be half as nice as this will be!
Posted by: Barbara MacAskill | March 11, 2013 at 05:10 AM
Absolutely fabulous projects... I'm sorry if I'm repeating myself in these comments, but your projects and paperlines are so awesome ....
Posted by: Ritva S. | March 11, 2013 at 05:13 AM
Love the colors of French Country. So so beautiful.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | March 11, 2013 at 05:19 AM
Lovely projects once again!
Posted by: Taina K. | March 11, 2013 at 05:25 AM
This collenction is beautiful, I could make many great cards with these papers and embellishments.
Posted by: colleen howell | March 11, 2013 at 05:26 AM
I absolutely LOVE the French Country Collection and would LOVE to win the prize pack! Clare and Arlene's work is just beautiful! A MUST HAVE!!
Posted by: barbara f | March 11, 2013 at 05:28 AM
Love this collection ~ would love the chance to win and create with it. Thanks : )
Posted by: Lenora Brown | March 11, 2013 at 05:28 AM
Beautiful projects and also the collection. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | March 11, 2013 at 05:31 AM
LOVE! I would love to win this collection, though I would have a hard time cutting into it. ;)
Posted by: DeAnna | March 11, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Graphic 45 and designers never cease to amaze me. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful :) x
Posted by: Jane Louis | March 11, 2013 at 05:37 AM
I love the French Country line! I can't wait to work with it!
Posted by: Betsy Miller | March 11, 2013 at 05:38 AM
French Country is adorable, I love the sunflowers!
Posted by: Barbie | March 11, 2013 at 05:48 AM
Absolutely wonderful!!!
Thank you all you talented people!!!
And of course Graphic 45!!
Posted by: Dorothy | March 11, 2013 at 05:58 AM
Beautiful projects! I just love the French Country Collection!
Posted by: Christine B. | March 11, 2013 at 05:58 AM
Amazing projects and awesome papers. The DT is totally inspiring for the rest of us. Love it!!
Posted by: Margaret | March 11, 2013 at 06:00 AM
Beautiful and creative projects; so inspirational!
Posted by: Cheryl Norton | March 11, 2013 at 06:01 AM
I just love the French Country collection! I would love,love,love to win it!
Posted by: Deb Spinney Leger | March 11, 2013 at 06:02 AM
I really love the mini album but then again, anything made with G45 paper is a treasure!
Posted by: Tammy | March 11, 2013 at 06:06 AM
Gorgeous projects! Love the French Country Collection!
Posted by: Solveig | March 11, 2013 at 06:10 AM
Oh, I love Clare's mini book. The shape is fun all by itself, but then she adds all those wonderful pockets and tags. Really lovely! Arlene's card is very pretty. I love the banner!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | March 11, 2013 at 06:11 AM
I can't tell you how much I want to win this prize, stunning paper and Clare and Arlene's work as ever is beautiful - fingers crossed in fact everythings crossed
Posted by: Marcia | March 11, 2013 at 06:15 AM
Another comment I'd like to make is sometimes I don't see all the detail in the paper until someone makes a mini or card with it just stunning
Posted by: Marcia | March 11, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Beautiful projects. And what a prize package!
Posted by: Dana Cavanaugh | March 11, 2013 at 06:19 AM
starting the week off right!
tfs
Posted by: {vicki} | March 11, 2013 at 06:23 AM
So in love with French Country!
Posted by: Cheryl Hutcherson | March 11, 2013 at 06:24 AM
I love the keys and key holes!!
Posted by: Terry Fryer | March 11, 2013 at 06:28 AM
I am so in love with this paper collection!
Posted by: Brenda S. | March 11, 2013 at 06:30 AM
Another beautiful paper collection G45. You have raised the bar so that no one compares. I think Ill have to buy two of each - one to cut and one to keep :-)
Posted by: Jessica Roberts | March 11, 2013 at 06:30 AM
The French Country Collection has to be my favorite so far, though I adore all Graphic45 papers. Would love to see more "country" collections. Oooh...Ireland with sheep, or Americana would be lovely!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Posted by: Pamela B | March 11, 2013 at 06:34 AM
Fabulous French---what a nice collection. Love the minis presented today. You have just great designers G45!
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | March 11, 2013 at 06:41 AM
Both projects are gorgeous! I can't wait to get my hands on the French Country collection...I have some ordered and should be receiving it shortly.
Posted by: Marianne Grimbly | March 11, 2013 at 06:46 AM
I just love all of your collections, the demos are easy to follow,the designers projects are always beautifully done..
Posted by: Roberta Lollis | March 11, 2013 at 06:49 AM
I adore this line I am waiting for more paper from the paper fairy as next Monday is my birthday
Posted by: bev orris | March 11, 2013 at 06:55 AM
Fantastic projects!
Posted by: Sandra Strait | March 11, 2013 at 06:56 AM
Wow the designers for g45 are awesome. Every time I see projects im in awe ! Elaine
Posted by: Elaine wainwright | March 11, 2013 at 06:58 AM
This would be neat with A Place in Time.
Posted by: Shanda Harrington | March 11, 2013 at 07:02 AM
Stunning projects again today and thanks for the chance to win such a lovely prize package too!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | March 11, 2013 at 07:04 AM
Love these both. Thank you G45.
Posted by: Georgia Clough | March 11, 2013 at 07:04 AM
I adore your new French Country collection....I love anything French-inspired, and this collection does not disappoint! I appreciated the video on how to make the card....I never knew to use Glossy accents to adhere metal to metal....thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Penny Laschanzky | March 11, 2013 at 07:09 AM