Pretty Ideas For All Occasions Cards!
Hello G45ers,
Get ready to bring some bliss to your day as we share some gorgeous ideas for all-occasions cards! Everybody loves a beautiful handmade card! They are so much fun to make and such a joy to receive! Holidays often give us a good reason to create a handmade card, but they are also perfect for any occasion! Just imagine how happy it would make a friend or family member to receive a surprise card in the mail! Well today we're making it our mission to give you lots of stunning inspiration for the perfect card for any occasion! You will see a superb Secret Garden card by Romy Veul, a euphoric Bohemian Bazaar card by Maria Cole and a whimsical Steampunk Spells card by Maiko Miwa! This is going to be such a fun day!
We begin with everyone's favorite topic, prizes! We are giving away a very special prize today in celebration of CHA Summer which is happening right now in Las Vegas! We are having an amazing time and we wanted to share to love with all of you! Our randomly chosen winner from yesterday's contest is...
-Shaunesy Story: "Wow how exciting! Thanks for the chance to win!"
Congratulations Shaunesy! Please email us with your shipping information at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize!
This is the amazing prize that we are giving away on today's blog! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win this beautiful handmade Bohemian Bazaar box and card 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! We will announce today's randomly chosen winner on tomorrow's blog, along with another fabulous CHA prize opportunity!
And now it's crafting time! Lets begin with this sublime Secret Garden card by Romy. This is a great example of a breathtaking all-occasions card! Romy used pretty paper layers, some fussy cut elements and some subtle inking on the card's borders to give this card such a magnificent look! A card like this doesn't take too long to create and its guaranteed to brighten someone's day! Here is what Romy had to say about it!
"One of the things I love about Graphic 45 is that it is really easy make a project with nothing but the pretty papers. On this card I did a lot of fussy cutting and layering, so I needed hardly anything more than a few sheets of these beautiful papers." Romy
Supplies:
‘Secret Garden’ patterned papers: Leafy Treetops, Seed Fairy, Sun Kissed, May Flowers.
‘Place in Time’ patterned papers: Sentiments.
Little Darlings’ patterned papers: Heaven Sent
Next we have this vibrant Bohemian Bazaar card by Maria Cole! This superb card is blooming with bright colors and hypnotic designs. You can use the beautiful Bohemian Bazaar Stickers to create your own personal message in your card. Maria made this one for our adventures at CHA Summer in Las Vegas! She also used the Bohemian Bazaar Chipboard Die-Cuts and Tags & Pockets to give this card added beauty and dimension! Here is what she had to say about this clever card!
"Recently, I was tasked with making a card using Bohemian Bazaar. This was one of those projects where I wanted to try something new! Instead of making a more traditional card, I decided to make one that kept its overall shape while still being opened. This card stands up thanks to an easel-type fold that I created on the bottom. My greeting area was made with the Kaleidoscope paper as a base, and one of my Spellbinders dies as the shape. I used a postcard image from Lap of Luxury to attach my greeting to the card, so that when it opens, it creates a fun hinge effect. Inside my card is a tantalizing message for those of us enjoying the Summer CHA creations at home" -Maria
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Paper:
Bohemian Bazaar Opulent Sunset
Bohemian Bazaar Lap of Luxury
Bohemian Bazaar Kaleidoscope
Bohemian Bazaar Jasmine Nights
Bohemian Bazaar Vivid Splendor
Graphic 45 Embellishments:
Bohemian Bazaar Tags & Pockets
Bohemian Bazaar Stickers
Bohemian Bazaar Chipboard
Additional Products & Supplies:
Petaloo Mini Daisies w/leaves - Teal
Petaloo Wild Blossoms – Fuschia
Petaloo Foliage assortment – Greens
Spellbinders Labels Twenty
Spellbinders Gilded Gate 2
ZVA Crystals
Stickles – Yellow
Last but not least we have this gorgeous Steampunk Spells card by Maiko. This card displays more beautiful examples of paper layering and fussy cutting. Steampunk Spells is great for Halloween, but it's fanciful and fun designs make it perfect for any time of the year! Maiko added pretty Steampunk Spells Banners and Tags and Pockets to make this card even more captivating! Subtle paper distressing on this card's borders also helps to give it a fabulous vintage-inspired look! It's a superb card for any time of the year!
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells 12x12 paper pad
Steampunk Spells Banners
Steampunk Spells Tags & Pockets
Steampunk Spells Stickers
Petaloo Flowers
We hope today's blog filled you with lots of great ideas for beautiful handmade cards! They are such a fun and easy way to bring some sunshine to a friend or loved one's day! We encourage you to create a pretty card for someone you love with your favorite Graphic 45 papers and Staples! Join us tomorrow for more gorgeous inspiration and fun! We wish you all a very happy day!
With Love and Pretty Paper,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Beautiful as always.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | July 24, 2013 at 09:34 AM
Loving that birdcage and birds card!!! Gorgeous!!
<3 J
Posted by: Janis in ID | July 24, 2013 at 09:46 AM
The card is so soft and dreamy. Thanks for inspiring us.
Posted by: scrappinlk | July 24, 2013 at 09:49 AM
Great prize. Love all of the projects.
Posted by: MaryLouH | July 24, 2013 at 09:59 AM
These cards are pretty and awesome! I so much enjoy seeing all the wonderful and lovely items made with your wonderful papers and embellies!!! Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Nancy Lorenz | July 24, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful projects!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | July 24, 2013 at 10:23 AM
I can only wish I was as talented and creative as you guys are....sigh. but I love this paper and the cards are incredible!
Posted by: beth connell | July 24, 2013 at 10:29 AM
This are awesome cards.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | July 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM
I am fascinated with key holes!
Posted by: DogsMom | July 24, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Love the color scheme!
Would love to have it to create with.
Posted by: Gail Schmitt | July 24, 2013 at 10:33 AM
So many cute cards. Love them.
Posted by: Shadeana Wagers | July 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Gorgeous cards!! Hope CHA is going well ~
Posted by: bobbie | July 24, 2013 at 10:37 AM
Beautiful cards and beautiful paperline. Thanks for the chance to win
Posted by: Cheryl Shoats | July 24, 2013 at 10:37 AM
Love Bohemian Bazaar papers, this rocks and I would love to win it
Posted by: Dallas Diston | July 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Love all the inspiration, especially the cards.
Posted by: Christine | July 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Woo hoo great prize! Thanks for the chance. I love the cards, especially the bird cage one!
Posted by: Robin Hanning | July 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Gorgeous cards...and they would look great as part of a layout!! Very intricate and beautiful!!
Posted by: Melanie | July 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM
I really loved the spooky cat card and the one with the birds, cage and postage stamp frame! Thank you for this chance to win!
Posted by: Barb Wagar | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Great cards!
Posted by: Dorothy Lind | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
So beautiful
Posted by: Rita Richardson | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide
No escape from reality
Open your eyes
Look up to the skies and see
I'm just a poor girl, I need no sympathy
Because I'm easy come, easy go
A little high, little low
Anyway the wind blows, doesn't really matter to me, to me
I'm in need of Graphic 45 you see!!!!!
Posted by: Glenda Kerr | July 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
I wasn't sure about Bohemian Bazaar at first, but the more things I see made with the it the more I really like it
Posted by: Candy Hazzard | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
As always, great color palettes and patterns. Love these products.
Posted by: janet33234 | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
They are no longer considered cards, they are mailable art!
Posted by: Carrie Damato | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Love Bohemian's colors, boy do they pop! Just got my Steampunk spells yesterday can't wait to create :)
Posted by: Paula | July 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM
I so would love this line....Pretty paper Please!!!
Posted by: Ramona Downing | July 24, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Wow the cards are fabulous, and the papers are so colourful.
Posted by: Sharon Nixon | July 24, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Bohemian Bazaar card - AMAZING! I think I would frame it - I couldn't possibly give it away!
Posted by: Patricia Jones | July 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Love the G45 style, colors, layers....lets just say I love everything about these cards.
Posted by: Bonnie Adams | July 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Beautiful cards! Would love to
win Diane's Bohemian Bazaar
creations. Thank you for the
chance.
Posted by: Carol Mc | July 24, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: adrienne lakes | July 24, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Beautiful cards! I just adore Bohemian Bazaar such vibrant colours!
I am sitting patiently (NOT!) awaiting Diane's appearance on UK Create & Craft live from CHA ! Less than 1 hour to go - Soooooo exciting!!!!
Posted by: Lynda Rutherford | July 24, 2013 at 11:06 AM
I love G45, is so beautiful!
Posted by: Katia | July 24, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Just wanted to say thank you for the lovely Steampunk Spells paper package.
I was thrilled to win.
Posted by: Beneta | July 24, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Wonderful creation
Posted by: Christine Cuthbert | July 24, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Would love to work with paper collection. The colors are so vibrant. Great collection
Posted by: LindavMcFadden | July 24, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Beautiful cards♥
Posted by: Jackie QH | July 24, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous cards!
Love to win the card & box!
Posted by: Gail L. | July 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM
I LOVE the cards! Absolutely amazing creativity! so inspired!
Posted by: Beth Borysewich | July 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Lovely! Thanks for another chance to win some awesome goodies!
Posted by: DeAnna | July 24, 2013 at 11:14 AM