Delightful Ideas For Handmade Home Decor
Hello G45ers,
Are you looking to add some pretty pizazz to your home decor? Well today we've got some amazing ideas for handmade home decor that are sure to have your imagination spinning with inspiration! Did you know that handmade home decor also makes a perfect gift? We've got three incredibly gorgeous crafts to share with you that are guaranteed to brighten your day! There's a wonderfully shabby chic Ladies' Diary hanging sign by Miranda Edney. Then we've got a stunning French Country altered washboard by Rhea Freitag. Then Nichola Battilana will share her breathtaking Bohemian Bazaar matchbook box house! These crafts are going to take your breath away! So lets get to it!
We wanted to begin by giving a quick shout-out to all of our friends on the Graphic 45 Facebook page! If you want the latest news on Graphic 45 products, daily inspiration and a way to connect with your fellow G45ers and upload your Graphic 45 creations, check out the Graphic 45 Facebook page! Here is an amazing piece of Olde Curiosity Shoppe home decor by Debbie Lewis that was recently uploaded to our Facebook page! We just love this breathtaking altered letter tray that Debbie created! We encourage you all to check out the Graphic 45 Facbeook page for fun and fabulous inspiration!Graphic 45 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Graphic45
And now it's time for more fun and fabulous home decor ideas! First up is this superbly shabby chic hanging sign by Miranda that features A Ladies' Diary! This is such a beautiful and inventive way to create timeless home decor! Fussy cut elements, Graphic 45 Metal Key Holes and pretty ribbon add to the irresistible charm of this sweet creation! Add a few fun photos and you've got a perfect heartfelt gift idea! Whether you're creating this piece to add beauty to your own home, or giving it to a friend or family member, this adorable work of art is guaranteed to please! Here is what Miranda had to say about it!
"I am a huge fan of anything that has movement to it! So i love to create hanging signs of sorts. This is meant to house at least one photo in the frame at the bottom. But has space at the top for more. I wanted to have a vintage look, that was very feminine. So of course A Ladies Diary had to be used. I also added some Place in Time as well. I just love how you can find pieces to coordinate with anything you are using. I also just loved the big rose fussy cut at the top. I could fussy cut these papers all day!" -Miranda
Supplies:
A Ladies Diary-Ageless Beauty
Place In Time-July Foundation
Place in Time-April Cut Aparts
Graphic 45 Staples: Ornate Metal Key Holes
Wooden Frame by Kaisercraft
Bird Cage by Prima
May Arts Ribbon
Pink Lace
Handmade Wire Hanger
Next up is another classic piece of handmade home decor. Behold this gorgeous altered washboard by Rhea! This is such a fun way to add new life to an old object! The rustic charm of French Country is just perfect for this beautiful project! It would look amazing in any room of the house! Rhea's creation also highlights some wonderful uses of the French Country cardstock Flowers! This amazing piece of home decor would be so much fun to create! Here Rhea explains how she made this glorious work of art!
"When I came across a collection of old washboards at an estate sale, I just knew I had to have one to alter. Ever since I became a part of the Graphic 45 team, I have been on the hunt for vintage items with flat surfaces to alter with their scrumptious paper. You will be surprised at what you can find at thrift stores, garage sales and estate sales if you pay attention. Since this was a very well used washboard, the surfaces were quite warped. This caused me to have to embrace imperfection a little bit and also use a very wet glue application to get the paper to adhere. The flowers were placed strategically to also cover imperfections in the piece. With just a little bit of creative thinking you can alter just about anything to create a simple home décor piece." -Rhea
Supplies:
Old washboard from an estate sale
French Country Patterns and Solids
Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Modge Podge, matte finish
May Arts Ribbon (burlap and printed)
Here is another exquisite home decor creation that you're sure to love! Here is an amazing Bohemian Bazaar house that Nichola created with the Graphic 45 Small Matchbook Box! Don't you just love the bright and beautiful colors of Bohemian Bazaar? The joyful designs really shine in this hypnotic work of art! Look at how Nichola used the Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys to create a cute little fence around the house! Such a marvelous idea! This superb creation would add incredible cheer to any room! It is filled with so much imagination and vintage charm. Here is what Nichola had to say about it.
"A sweet little house created from the G45 Staples: Small Matchbook Box. The inside drawer of the matchbook becomes the base for the piece and the exterior boxed sleeve is transformed into a peak roofed house. I was going to create a scene inside the box, to be viewed through the ‘back window’, but I think there’s enough going on outside in the little yard where ‘Proud Priscilla’ stands. I love the idea of a giant keyhole door and the upsidedown ornate keyholes were just begging to be windows." -Nichola
Supplies:
Bohemian Bazaar Tags & Pockets
Ribbon
Antiqued brass brads
Petaloo flowers and greenery
Vintage lady portrait
Vintage book page
Wasn't that fun, G45ers?! We encourage you all to try creating some splendid home decor with your favorite Graphic 45 collection! You'd be amazed what a new handmade work of art can do to cheer up your space! We want to thank Miranda, Rhea and Nichola for their gorgeous work today. We had so much fun sharing today's marvelous crafts with all of you! Come on back and see us tomorrow for more amazing inspiration and cheer! Have a great day!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
I'm inspired once again by today's projects. They're all beautiful but my favorite is the washboard, it's gorgeous!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | July 30, 2013 at 05:14 AM
OMG! I love the altered washboards! So inspiring! I want to alter one myself now :) Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Posted by: Patty | July 30, 2013 at 05:18 AM
Such clever altered things! Love the washboard,very cool!
Posted by: Mary H | July 30, 2013 at 05:34 AM
Great ideas!
Posted by: Tera | July 30, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Wonderful projects! Such beautiful and inspirational pieces!
Posted by: Alina Bartan | July 30, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Gorgeous ideas for home deco, ladies! These projects are all amazing.
Posted by: Romy | July 30, 2013 at 05:43 AM
I was going to say I like this one or that one of the projects, but there is no way to pick one over the others. they are all so very pretty! your designers are amazing! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | July 30, 2013 at 05:55 AM
Love that washboard and Proud Priscilla is adorable!
Posted by: Melissa | July 30, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Thanks for the home decore inspiration!
Posted by: Sharon Young | July 30, 2013 at 05:58 AM
Yes, thank you. Everything is amazing!
Posted by: Barb McIntosh | July 30, 2013 at 06:13 AM
Lovely projects...beautiful products...talented artist!
Posted by: Pat Peele | July 30, 2013 at 06:18 AM
What beautiful projects. So much talent!
Posted by: Karen Wedding | July 30, 2013 at 06:22 AM
So many beautiful projects but I especially love the Cherish hanging. I tend to make these for my Mother in law and this is so inspiring!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | July 30, 2013 at 06:29 AM
Gorgeous... love everything!
Posted by: Christine Lafleur | July 30, 2013 at 06:41 AM
Very interesting projects today!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | July 30, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Graphic 45 paper lines make it so easy to do home decor. The inspiration today is fabulous...I love it all.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | July 30, 2013 at 07:03 AM
Love, Love, Love! I am so inspired by all of these amazing projects!
Posted by: Sylvia Lewis | July 30, 2013 at 07:07 AM
Very pretty house! That would brighten up my own! A great idea. Thank you.
Posted by: Candy | July 30, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Fantastic projects! What a creative design team!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | July 30, 2013 at 08:02 AM
Great projects, especially love the washboard!
Posted by: LindaB | July 30, 2013 at 08:03 AM
Beautiful projects today! Love them all.
Posted by: Jeanann Cavalier | July 30, 2013 at 08:07 AM
wonderful creations...love the vibrant colors in the Bohemian Bazaar!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | July 30, 2013 at 08:12 AM
Every day just gets better in Graphic 45 Land. I need to uproot everything in my garage because I know I have an old washboard. The projects were so inspiring today!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | July 30, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Wow! such fabulous works of art. Beautiful all! TFS
Posted by: liz russell | July 30, 2013 at 08:37 AM
Amazing projects. Thank you.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | July 30, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Loved all the projects featured today! I have an old washboard, too! Hummmm...Now my mind is gearing up to alter and embellish it. It looks so plain just standing there all of a sudden.
Posted by: Linda H. | July 30, 2013 at 08:49 AM
Very inventive projects today! I never would have used keys as a fence. Loved the Cherish wall sign...very soft on the eyes. Thanks for all the inspiration! Each day brings such paper crafting joy!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | July 30, 2013 at 08:53 AM
so great and inspiring want to try all the wonderful projects i see on the blog and the page and on everyones youtube. really nice
Posted by: sonia castro | July 30, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Love the washboards.
Posted by: linda ann murphy | July 30, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Outstanding projects today. I knew Miranda's project before even reading her name. Stunning work by a talented artist.
Posted by: Gwen Moss | July 30, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Beautiful projects!! Love the little matchbox house!! Such fabulous ideas!
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | July 30, 2013 at 08:58 AM
I adore these projects! Thanks so much for the inspriration.
Posted by: Lauren | July 30, 2013 at 08:58 AM
Such amazingly creative projects!
Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2013 at 09:58 AM
That house is so cute. Miranda's hanging is gorgeous (haven't seen your wire words for a while, brilliant). The fb project is amazing?! I need a washer board now too. TFS :))
Posted by: Caroline | July 30, 2013 at 10:02 AM
My Grandma used a washboard and would have loved this one
Posted by: bev orris | July 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Love all the projects! They are amazing!
Posted by: Sue B. | July 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM
I have a vintage washboard and have been wondering what to do with it. Now I know, this is a great idea!
Posted by: Lynn McPherson | July 30, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Hi G45! I have always been a big fan of Miranda's work and she has outdone herself with these gorgeous projects, those hangers that she makes are delightful. I also really love the altered washboard by Rhea, wow what a cool idea, there is so much to take in with all these amazing projects. Such fabulous inspiration.
Hugs Jan x
Posted by: Jan Buckley | July 30, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Simply wonderful. Nuff said :)
Posted by: Paula | July 30, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Gads, I am in crafters heaven! Eye candy everyone of them. Thanks so much for shareing.
Posted by: Michelle | July 30, 2013 at 11:55 AM