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
Love the cards, your very talented ladies.
The colors just pop.
Thank you for more ideas.
Posted by: Shirley Flowers | July 24, 2013 at 11:17 AM
I am of Bohemian descent and would adore making some heritage pages out of this delightful collection! Thanks for the chance!!
Posted by: Lillian Child | July 24, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Oh my! Your papers are so beautiful. They feed my soul.
Posted by: Marcia Dohner | July 24, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Awesome projects!! Lots of ideas and inspiration.
Posted by: Mary | July 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Stop by every day to see such wonderful creations, thank you!
Posted by: Patricia | July 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM
All of these cards have such great ideas to try out. Excited that things are going so well at CHA.
Posted by: Alma Jean King | July 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
I love making cards. These are some of my favorites! I'm running to my craft room right now to try!!
Posted by: Barbara Thompson | July 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Fabulous ideas - as always! Would love to win anything Graphic 45!
Posted by: Sandra | July 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Ooh, pretty, pretty! Thanks for the opportunity to win a prize.
Posted by: Michelle | July 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM
Love the cards!Bohemian bazaar is so
Colourful!
Posted by: Lisa | July 24, 2013 at 11:50 AM
Totally cute !
Posted by: Dawn McMillen | July 24, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Bohemian Bazaar is so bright and cheery looking.
Posted by: Lynn McPherson | July 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM
Such beautiful cards today! I see some great ideas to try. Every time I see the Bohemian Bazaar papers, I love them even more. The bright, cheerful colors make me smile. Can't wait to get the collection.
Posted by: Linda H. | July 24, 2013 at 11:59 AM
So many gorgeous creation s! Love the box and card created with Bohemian Bazaar! Would love to have it arrive in my mailbox! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | July 24, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Those are some very pretty looking cards...love this new collection <3
Posted by: Maria Garzon | July 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM
This site makes me smile and fills me with inspiration. Kudos to all!!!
Posted by: PeeJee | July 24, 2013 at 12:10 PM
AbSOULutely love Bohemian Bazaar.It makes me happy and joyful just looking at all the patterns and colors.
Posted by: michele d | July 24, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Love all the cards - thanks for another chance to win a great prize!
Posted by: LeslieZee | July 24, 2013 at 12:18 PM
such a colorful paper line - love these projects!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Julie Malinchak | July 24, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Sure would be nice to win a prize package today! Love the birds on the first card. Nice ideas today.
Posted by: Martie Rollin | July 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM
I just love you guys!!!!!! The cards are awesome inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win. :o)
Posted by: Rhonda Strickland | July 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM
i am totally in love with this look!!!!!! The colors and design are awesome!!!!!
Posted by: Catherine Nivens | July 24, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Hi from "across the pond". Unfortunately my earlier post seems to have disappeared for some reason but I just wanted to say that I love todays cards, utterly beautiful. The colours are so uplifting.
Posted by: Margaret in the UK | July 24, 2013 at 12:37 PM
love the cards thanks for this chance
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | July 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Love these cards! The birds are beautiful.
Posted by: Patricia Huber | July 24, 2013 at 12:41 PM
So fun & beautiful! Brilliant creations!
Posted by: Lisa | July 24, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Love, Love the projects, I just want to get going making them!!! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Andrea Moorhouse | July 24, 2013 at 12:51 PM
What can I say. Just beautiful.
Posted by: Sharon Rogers | July 24, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Love the CHA card and I do wish I was there. Any one of these cards I would be proud to get in the mail. They are gorgeous.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | July 24, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Wow, what gorgeous projects! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | July 24, 2013 at 12:56 PM
What wonderful cards!
Love them all, great
designs and fun to
look at.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | July 24, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Amazing!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | July 24, 2013 at 01:10 PM
The Bohemian paper is so colorful. I love the steampunk one too. The projects are beautiful. I can't wait to use some of my new bright paper. I just bought it on Sat.
Posted by: Tami McDaniel | July 24, 2013 at 01:19 PM
Beautiful paper, I love bright colors!
Posted by: leslie | July 24, 2013 at 01:31 PM
O M G!! Im sooo excited,Ive ben trying and trying to win Anything from you...I Love All your Products! You guys and gals,are Absolutely The Best,In my Eyes and heart!! Thanks so much for being Awesome -Daily,and for the Great giveaways. The cards above are really good...makes me want all of your papers and stamps,and embellishments...Ooo Ya! My local stores Michaels,and Hobby Lobby do not carry them.Ive evn asked them too,But no luck... So I have to win them or find them on sale so I can afford the shipping....lol Thanks again! Oh Ya...SteamPunk,is my all time favorite...
Posted by: Debra Lovell | July 24, 2013 at 01:35 PM
Love these projects. Just watched you on create and craft. Awesome collections for this season. Love the Steampunk especially.
Posted by: Judith Aitken | July 24, 2013 at 01:36 PM
Love all the inspiration and a chance to win a fabulous prize (I love that Diane has signed a catalogue for this prize .. so sweet!!) ! I love Graphic 45 and everyone associated with it! Thank you
Posted by: Jeanann Cavalier | July 24, 2013 at 01:38 PM
Wow I really like this line! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Patti | July 24, 2013 at 01:53 PM
The colors in Bohemian Bazaar are so vibrant and the design so festive that my imagination is running wild with projects to make. I love it!
Posted by: Christine Dour | July 24, 2013 at 02:32 PM
Love the new projects
Posted by: cherrie fish | July 24, 2013 at 02:43 PM