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
Beautiful cards/pieces of art. TFS :)
Posted by: Caroline | May 21, 2013 at 02:34 PM
Beautiful cards as usual. Especially loved the little baby card and the lily of the valley card! Your team is so wonderful. Thanks for sharing some great ideas.
Posted by: Judy B | May 21, 2013 at 03:27 PM
Love All the projects!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: cathy | May 21, 2013 at 03:27 PM
Like all these cards but LOVED the easel card.
Posted by: Alma Jean King | May 21, 2013 at 05:02 PM
BEAUTIFUL cards from the design team and Nataliya!! And I loved listening to Diane's interview, by the way! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Maria Cole | May 21, 2013 at 05:11 PM
Beautiful cards. Thanks for
sharing.
Posted by: Carol Mc | May 21, 2013 at 05:16 PM
I enjoyed the podcast the other day. Great stuff. The cards today are fabulous! So creative and just plain gorgeous.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | May 21, 2013 at 06:06 PM
what a wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Alexia Misso | May 21, 2013 at 06:55 PM
Beautiful prjects.
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | May 21, 2013 at 08:11 PM
Lots of inspiration on the blog today. I especially like the easel card.. Thank you to the design team..
Posted by: Lesley Deeming | May 21, 2013 at 08:40 PM
I love the projects. g45 is so fun to work with. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kay G. | May 21, 2013 at 09:26 PM
The most beautiful paper creations are those made with Graphic 45 products!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | May 21, 2013 at 10:20 PM
The baby card is just exquisite!! And I love the name Cadence. Precious!!!
Posted by: Janis | May 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Gorgeous projects!! Always love your DT creations so very much. Off to check out the podcast!
Posted by: karenladd | May 21, 2013 at 10:47 PM
What lovely inspiration! Always love seeing Diane, too!
Posted by: Eniko DeLisle | May 21, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Once again some fantastic inspiration. Thank you for sharing and for the opportunity to one such an awesome prize package.
Posted by: Shelley Mucha | May 22, 2013 at 12:10 AM
Absolutely stunning !!! I love all these fabulous projects, fantastic inspiration from superb DT members.
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | May 22, 2013 at 12:18 AM
everything is great but i am positively swooning over the lily of the valley card...
Posted by: Kelly Massman | May 22, 2013 at 01:02 AM
Lovely cards!
Oops, one of them - my! o_O
:) THANKS!
Posted by: Nataliya | May 22, 2013 at 03:06 AM
Such pretty projects ♥
Hugs from Lilli
Posted by: The Crazy Cardmaker | May 22, 2013 at 03:29 AM
The cards are lovely and oh such creative inspiration!! Thanks for the tutorial Clare clever as usual.
Posted by: barbara weber | May 22, 2013 at 03:36 AM
What gorgeous cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Elizabeth Russell | May 22, 2013 at 07:01 AM
Totally inspiring projects, TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | May 22, 2013 at 08:07 PM
Great projects as usual. Loved Clare's tutorial. Her work is always so creative.
Posted by: Pat Dunajski | May 22, 2013 at 08:54 PM
Thank you so much Arlene for the card for Cadence. You are so creative. Cadence loves it, the card is now displayed in her nursery :-)
Posted by: Michelle Tinio | May 22, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Thank-you for gorgeous gorgeous cards and great ideas. Nicola x
Posted by: Paper Profusion | May 23, 2013 at 04:01 AM
Beautiful projects today! I absolutely adore them all!
Hugs,
Jo
Posted by: Jo | May 23, 2013 at 06:25 AM