Cherish Your Memories With Minis & Altered Journals
Hello G45ers,
A famous philosopher once wrote, "The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude." This lovely statement really resonates with us, especially when it comes to creating nostalgic crafts. Today we are going to share some beautiful ideas for creating flawless mini albums and journals. Many of us have boxes filled with old photographs, letters and keepsakes from precious times in our lives. Why not express your love and gratitude for this joyful memories by creating a breathtaking mini album or journal?! Today we've got two gorgeous ideas from Denise Hahn and Denise Johnson of our design team! Denise Hahn has created an elegant French Country mini album that's filled with lots of cute photographs! Denise Johnson has made a colorful and fun Bohemian Bazaar altered journal that's just perfect for housing happy memories! You're sure to find the perfect style of mini that's just right for you!
We are having a blast at CHA Summer in Las Vegas right now! CHA is always such an adventure and we look forward to it all year long! In honor of this fabulous event we're giving away a very special prize everyday for the next three days! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment today for your chance to win this very special Steampunk Spells altered shadowbox from Diane's workshop! Today's prize will also include a a Make N Take kit, a signed catalogue from Diane Schultz and a G45 button! One randomly chosen winner will be announced on tomorrow's blog so be sure to leave us comments today for your chance to win!
Here are some fun photos from CHA that we wanted to share with all of you! Here is a photo from one of our amazing classes being taught at CHA! We had such a wonderful time!
Here is one of out lucky winners of a Typography prize pack! Congratulations!
Here is Charee holding the fabulous Steampunk Spells class project! Look at all those happy crafters working on their projects! What a great day!
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We begin this day of marvelous minis with this gorgeous French Country mini by Denise Hahn. Every page of this mini is filled with pretty paper layers and fun embellishments. You can have so much fun creating minis when you make each page a labor of love! That's exactly what Denise did in this wonderfully shabby-chic mini! You can see some great ideas for uses of the French Country Chipboard Die-Cuts and cardstock Banners in this pretty mini! Let this amazing creation inspire you to create a mini album with your precious photos and keepsakes! Here is what Denise had to say about it!
"This Project is my Homage to my first CHA I attended last year. The wonderful metal box was from Kraft Klub and I knew that French Country would go great with it. As is my style with albums, I like to make the pages all different shapes and sizes, so something is always peeking out! Why not find a unique tin or box to create your next album in?" -Denise Hahn
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Metal Staples Keyholes
French Country Alphabet Stickers
French Country Chipboard 1 and 2
Petaloo Decorative Stick Pins
Colorbox Pigment Ink Lava
May Arts Ribbon
Daiso Fabric Tape
Michaels silk flowers
Vintage trims and buttons
Xyron adhesive Mega Runner
Metal Tin Kraft Club
Next up is this vibrant and fun Bohemian Bazaar altered journal by Denise Johnson! Blank journals are pretty easy to find. You may even have one in your home right now! You can turn an ordinary journal book into a treasure trove by dressing it up in your favorite Graphic 45 papers and embellishments! You can also create joyful journals like this one by using simple book-binding techniques! Either way you're creating a one-of-a-kind work of art that will last a lifetime! Fill your altered journal with photos, artwork, letters or other precious keepsakes! Denise's altered journal is also a great example of an earth-friendly craft! It was made using recycled scraps and found objects! This inventive journal is also a great idea for a handmade gift! Here is what Denise Johnson had to say about it!
"This altered art smash book has a unique, found objects binding, tons and tons of recycled texture and layers, and plenty of room for 30 days of artsy exploration.The items used to create this journal consist mostly of found and repurposed treasures. I added the beautiful, color-bomb Bohemian Bazaar collection to complete and tie this piece all together. I only used 2 full sheets of paper and then used up all my scraps from a previous project...this is a GREEN project through and through!!" -Denise Johnson
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Bohemian Bazzar 8 x 8 Papercrafting Paper Pad
Graphic 45 Bohemian Bazaar Chipboard
Graphic 45 Bohemian Bazaar Tags and Pockets
Graphic 45 Staples- Ornate Metal Label Holder, Keyholes, Keys
Graphic 45 Staples-Alphabet Stickers
Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary Stamps
May Arts Ribbon Scraps
Stickers and Ephemera tags (7 Gypsies)
Altered Tag, Trinket Pin (Tim Holtz)
Mini Market ABC (October Afternoon)
Distress ink and tool (Ranger)
Chipboard (for book covers)
Misc insert pages- I used a variety of paper goods for my pages; music sheet paper, old file folders, graph paper, paper bags, Bohemian Bazzar papers
Misc. bits- bingo game piece, round bottom safety pins, altered Scrabble tile, mini tag, crown charms, metal corner, brads
For Binding- re-bar wires (as found), coffee cozies, metal plumbers’s tape
Misc. page tabs made from- ribbon and fabric scraps, transparency sheets, coffee cozy scraps, stickers, paper scraps, canvas scraps.
We hope you all enjoyed today's marvelous minis! We encourage you all to create your own pretty mini for yourself or a loved one! They are so much fun and they will definitely fill you with gratitude for the special moments in your life! We want to thank Denise Hahn and Denise Johnson for their gorgeous inspiration today! We have some very special inspiration in store for you on tomorrow's blog. We hope you'll stop by and see us again! We wish you all a very happy day!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
Good ideas for mini books and bindings. I love to make them.
Posted by: S Zacher | July 23, 2013 at 05:12 AM
WOW! Great designs and ideas as usual...over the top!! And the chance to have a Steampunk Spells altered shadowbox from Diane's workshop! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!
Posted by: barbara f | July 23, 2013 at 05:14 AM
I wish I could be there! Great projects today!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | July 23, 2013 at 05:15 AM
WOW - what a beautiful mini album. I would LOVE to be able to have this one - it's perfect! Wish I could be there in Vegas with y'all!
Posted by: SuZeQ | July 23, 2013 at 05:26 AM
Sooo many gorgeous new altered projects. Wishing Graphic 45 great success at CHA this year!
Posted by: Marilaine Fontenot | July 23, 2013 at 05:29 AM
I love French Country
Posted by: cathy | July 23, 2013 at 05:29 AM
I would love to win anything from Diane. Your #1 Fan. Amy
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | July 23, 2013 at 05:33 AM
I look forward to all of the inspiration every day on the G45 blog. Can't wait to see more pics from Vegas!
I'd love to have that shadowbox for my very own!
Posted by: Lu L. | July 23, 2013 at 05:45 AM
Glad your having fun at CHA in Vegas. Love all the inspiring projects today.
Posted by: Mary | July 23, 2013 at 05:51 AM
Love today's shares! So many inspiring projects, thank you G45
Posted by: Karen Buchanan | July 23, 2013 at 05:58 AM
Good afternoon from "across the pond" and thank you for bringing us such wonderful inspiration each and every day. I'm just about to tune in to Create & Craft (the only UK crafting channel) which is coming from the CHA today. Hopefully we might catch a glimpse of some of you G45ers. Enjoy the rest of your day
Posted by: Margaret A | July 23, 2013 at 06:00 AM
It's amazing how if you give several people the same paper what different and clever ideas that they come up with, just love the papers and the great ideas on which to build some of our own.
Posted by: Shirley Flowers | July 23, 2013 at 06:17 AM
all the fabulous projects. I really like the purse so many ways to use that idea.
thanks for sharing
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | July 23, 2013 at 06:38 AM
Wow so talented! I love the binding on the last book.
Posted by: Sue B. | July 23, 2013 at 06:39 AM
What a special giveaway today. I have some red orange in my living room so the shadowbox could be highlighted in my home!
Posted by: Lynda | July 23, 2013 at 06:40 AM
Wish I could be at CHA. It looks like so much fun. I would LOVE to win the Steampunk Spells shadowbox. What great inspiration you always provide!
Posted by: Nancy Moore | July 23, 2013 at 06:57 AM
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: {vicki} | July 23, 2013 at 07:00 AM
wow..this is so exciting..thanks for the giveaway
Posted by: Archana | July 23, 2013 at 07:06 AM
Lovely projects today! Thanks for sharing such wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Mary H | July 23, 2013 at 07:13 AM
Such fun projects and the classes look great! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lauren | July 23, 2013 at 07:27 AM
Love all the projects you show us. I really like the mini. thanks for the ideas.
Posted by: JOYCE | July 23, 2013 at 07:36 AM
The projects look like so much fun! Just bought three G45 pads on Saturday...can't wait to use them!
Posted by: kathy jo | July 23, 2013 at 07:47 AM
I wish I was there
Posted by: donnetta | July 23, 2013 at 07:47 AM
What wonderful projects and what a fantastic give away. Hope I win!
Posted by: LindaB | July 23, 2013 at 07:48 AM
Very cool projects! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kathy W | July 23, 2013 at 07:49 AM
Terrifically creative! Thanks for sharing and another opportunity to win an amazing collection!
Posted by: Kim R | July 23, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Beautiful! Great use of embellishments.
Posted by: Carol Yohe Golla | July 23, 2013 at 08:00 AM
Love, love, love that album. It's absolutely amazing :)
Posted by: Nichola | July 23, 2013 at 08:07 AM
I wish I could be there.. looks like so much fun. Thanks for the project ideas.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | July 23, 2013 at 08:18 AM
Love the giveaway, what a wonderfull piece of art. And such inspiration from all the projects shown, keep them coming!!
Posted by: Lisa T | July 23, 2013 at 08:33 AM
I live the mini albums! What great creative mind you have!!! Great products help also!!
Posted by: Lavonne Baker | July 23, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Love all the new projects. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures from CHA!
Posted by: Nicole Yeo | July 23, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Thank you sharing with us, not just the projects, but Vegas and the CHA too. Paper Art is so much fun to see and do. The albums are amazing and out of the box, anything goes. Would love to win the shadowbox!
Posted by: linda ann murphy | July 23, 2013 at 08:53 AM
Love all the projects especially the Steampunk Spells purse-have to make that!!
Posted by: Traci | July 23, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Wonderful inspiration from CHA! Tfs
Posted by: liz russell | July 23, 2013 at 09:18 AM
CHA + Graphic 45 - a winning combination! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize! Have fun in Vegas!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | July 23, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Wow....lovely minis!! The G45 papers MAKE them. Gorgeous!!
<3 J
Posted by: Janis in ID | July 23, 2013 at 09:23 AM
The projects are all fantastic as always!! Love the kit from Diane!! Wow a chance to win it and autographed as well is amazing!! Thanks!
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | July 23, 2013 at 09:27 AM
Have a great time in Vegas. Thanks for not living up to the old saying, What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ramona Walter | July 23, 2013 at 09:49 AM
The projects are outstanding -- I wouldn't expect anything less.
Posted by: Rosemary Sokolowski | July 23, 2013 at 10:08 AM