Picture Perfect Cards For All Occasions!
Hello G45ers,
Are you looking for the perfect inspiration for a special handmade card? Well you've come to the right place! Today on the Graphic 45 blog we are taking you on a fun journey through three gorgeous cards! All of today's card ideas are great for a wide range of occasions! Of course any time is a great time to send a special handmade card to someone you love. Let today's blog fill you with wonderful ideas for your own unique card expression! First up is a gorgeous Olde Curiosity Shoppe love card by Susan Lui. Then we will share an adorable Little Darlings card by Arlene Cuevas. Then Clare Charvill will take you step-by-step through the creation of a fabulous all-occasions Secret Garden card! Yes, today's Graphic 45 blog is guaranteed to make you smile!
Lets begin with a shout-out to all of our wonderful G45ers on Facebook! This is a gorgeous Secret Garden card that was posted to our Facebook page by Nataliya Serova. Just look at those lavish layers and pretty paper distressing! This card is a breath of fresh air. We encourage all of you to share your Graphic 45 creations on our Facebook page! It's also a perfect place to get the latest Graphic 45 news, updates and contest information. Join the fun with Graphic 45 on Facebook!
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Next we have Susan's fabulous Olde Curiosity Shoppe easel card made with the new Graphic 45 Regular Tag Album Staples. This is the perfect card to send anytime to someone you love! Take it away, Susan!
"Here’s an easel card I created using Graphic 45’s Olde Curiosity Shoppe collection and Graphic 45 Staples. The front of the card is created using a Graphic 45 Staples Tag which I covered with Olde Curiosity Shoppe patterned paper, then embellished using an Olde Curiosity Shoppe chipboard and Staples Metal Key Hole. I also made a title using the Staples Metal Label Holder and Olde Curiosity Shoppe Alphabet Stickers. This tag front cover folds up to form an easel card which can be displayed on a table top." -Susan
Supplies:
Olde Curiosity Shoppe - Optical Oddities, Mercurial Masterpiece, Parlor Wall, Butterfly Specifics
Olde Curiosity Shoppe Stickers
Olde Curiosity Shoppe Alphabet Stickers
Olde Curiosity Shoppe Chipboard
Staples Ornate Metal Label Holder
Staples Ornate Metal Key Holes
Next up is this heartwarming Little Darlings card by Arlene. Of course this is the perfect card to celebrate any occasion in a baby's life! Lovely paper layers, fun floral embellishments and Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys give this card such a fresh look. This is the perfect card to celebrate the joys and milestones of youngsters! Here is what Arlene had ot say about it.
“I created this sweet little card for my niece Cadence’s baptism. The Little Darlings paper collection, and the coordinating chipboard pieces and stickers, are a perfect set for all your baby creations! I really love how Graphic 45 makes it so easy for you to create with all the coordinating elements.” -Arlene
Supplies:
Little Darlings 8x8 papers
Little Darlings Chipboards 1
Little Darlings 12x12 Sticker Sheet
Little Darlings 12x12 Alphabet Stickers
Staples - Ornate Metal Key
My Favorite Things card stock
I Am Roses flowers
White acrylic paint
White Doilies
White seam binding
Tile stickers
And now it's time for a fun and fabulous card tutorial by Clare. She has created this enchanting Secret Garden card that is perfect for this sunny season! This would be the perfect card to send to a loved one "just because." Bring a smile to the face of a dear friend or family member with this bright and cheerful card and tutorial by Clare!
Instruction:
Ink the edges of your plain lavender paper and stick down to your card leaving 1/8" black border around all edges
We hope you all had fun on today's Graphic 45 card celebration! We encourage you all to send a pretty handmade treasure in the mail to someone you love. One simple card can really make someone's day! We want to thank Susan, Arlene and Clare for their superb creations today. There is more inspiration on the way on tomorrow's Graphic 45 blog. Come on back and see us for more fabulous ideas! We wish you all a very happy day!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! LOVING all the inspo today!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | May 21, 2013 at 05:21 AM
Such pretty cards! I always love Sue's innovative designs, and Clare's clever use of papers. Nataliya's card is so sweet and pretty...and Arlene's is the perfect card for baby. Thanks for my daily dose of inspiration!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | May 21, 2013 at 05:24 AM
What a lovely card!! I love the colour combos in the secret garden papers!
Posted by: Kerry | May 21, 2013 at 05:42 AM
Such clever ideas for creativity. The tag book is lovely and the matchbox album conversion is simply genius.
Carol b
Posted by: Carol b | May 21, 2013 at 05:47 AM
what wonderful inspiration! I can't wait to get home to play!!
Posted by: Dorothy | May 21, 2013 at 05:58 AM
great projects
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | May 21, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Beautiful inspiration!
Posted by: Sharon Young | May 21, 2013 at 06:15 AM
I've never folded the edges over on my cards. Thanks for the new idea.
Posted by: Shanda Harrington | May 21, 2013 at 06:34 AM
Fabulous projects using the fantastic G45 papers, thank you.
Posted by: Anne Campbell | May 21, 2013 at 06:43 AM
Love Claire's card! Such inspiration
Posted by: LindaB | May 21, 2013 at 06:59 AM
Beautiful cards, so much inspiration!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | May 21, 2013 at 07:02 AM
Wonderful projects today! I listened to Diane's interview yesterday - it was not only interesting but inspiring. Congratulations on all you have accomplished and your life's journey. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | May 21, 2013 at 07:08 AM
I so love the easel card being shared today. all of the projects are so lovely.
:)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | May 21, 2013 at 07:15 AM
Such beautiful inspiring cards. Love them all but the purple (my favorite color) stands out.
Posted by: Donna W | May 21, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Stunning card today. . . and I will mail a card off!
Posted by: Michelle Salazar | May 21, 2013 at 07:54 AM
All the cards are great. I especially love the baby card. The tag easel card was cute too.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | May 21, 2013 at 08:04 AM
Awesome interview enjoyed learning more about the roots of G45. Kudos for taking the not so positive of losing a job and turning it around to find a new direction for your creative passion!
Posted by: Heather DG | May 21, 2013 at 08:10 AM
Such wonderful cards today, as usual. I really liked the easel card. I listened to the interview yesterday.....great!
Posted by: Dreamer | May 21, 2013 at 08:33 AM
I love, love, LOVE your tutorials. They are the best around!!!
Posted by: Linda from Lockbourne | May 21, 2013 at 08:37 AM
Love the cards- Please keep them coming.
Posted by: linda ann murphy | May 21, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Stunning cards!! I love G45 and am inspired everyday when I look at this site and the Ning site!! There is sooo much talent and beauty! Thank you all for sharing!!
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | May 21, 2013 at 08:48 AM
thanks for the tutorial. The baby card is to soft and pretty.
Posted by: MaryLouH | May 21, 2013 at 08:49 AM
What a great day in G45 Land!!! Such wonderful inspiration and the chance to win a great prize! Who could ask for anything more??? Thank you!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | May 21, 2013 at 08:57 AM
Love the cards!!
Posted by: JackieQH | May 21, 2013 at 09:37 AM
Wonderful cards, and very interesting interview, thanks! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | May 21, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Love all the projects. I'm such a huge fan of the Secret Garden collections. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Regina M. Hamilton | May 21, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Beautiful creations today (as always!) Diane I loved your interview you are an inspiration to all and we are so happy you chose this path because your papers are truly the BEST. Thank you!!
Posted by: Jeanann Cavalier | May 21, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Gorgeous cards. Love the easel card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Christine B. | May 21, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Beautiful cards! Love the inspiration.
Posted by: Pam | May 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM
Very pretty cards today. Just love the colors of the papers.
Posted by: Diane J | May 21, 2013 at 11:53 AM
Gosh, these definitely are simply perfect! Such amazing cards!
Posted by: Romy | May 21, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Beautiful, Loving all the projects today.
Posted by: Holly Mira | May 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Lovely projects, especially the violets themed card.
Posted by: Elizabeth Eheridge | May 21, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Oh, I so love the purple!
Posted by: Ami M. | May 21, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Beautiful cards..I love the one with violets.
Posted by: Yolanda | May 21, 2013 at 01:08 PM
The cards are all beautiful. G45 papers are awesome!
Posted by: Sue K. | May 21, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Using a tag as a card front is such a clever idea. It'll be fur to try this for my next card. Loved Clare's tutorial this week...her sophisticated style always grabs my eye. G45 papers inspire us all to new heights!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | May 21, 2013 at 01:34 PM
The cards are spectacular!!! So many inspiring ideas!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | May 21, 2013 at 02:05 PM
Such beautiful cards. I'm always inspired by your great team :)
Posted by: Paula | May 21, 2013 at 02:23 PM
Such inspiring projects today and as always here at Graphic 45. Love the tag card.
Posted by: Mary | May 21, 2013 at 02:29 PM