Steampunk Spells Altered Art From The Heart
Hello G45ers,
There is a fun quote by Thomas A. Edison that says, "To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." This great quote definitely applies to creating gorgeous altered art! After all, the essence of altered art is taking something old and ordinary and turning it into a beautiful treasure! Imagination is key in any art-form and today we're going to give you some amazing example of "outside the box" ideas for gorgeous altered art featuring our whimsical new collection Steampunk Spells! You'll see a stunning train by Miranda Edney. Then Denise Hahn will share her fun and inventive altered roller skate! Then you'll see a gorgeous apothecary creation by Rhea Freitag! All of today's ideas make perfect home decor or gift ideas! Get ready to be wowed, G45ers!
To celebrate today's Steampunk Spells inspiration we are giving away this wonderful prize pack this week! You could win a Steampunk Spells 8x8 and 6x6 paper pad, Stickers, Chipboard Die-Cuts 1, cardstock Tags & Pockets, Banners and Antique Metal Door Pull Staples! That's a $44 value! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win! A random winner will be chosen and announced on this Friday's blog so stay tuned!
We begin today's altered art adventure with this wonderfully fun train that Miranda created by altering some ordinary wooden blocks! This piece is definitely a celebration of inventiveness and the fine art of fussy cutting! Every section of this amazing train has its own unique personality. We also love how Miranda added lots of pretty Graphic 45 Metal Staples to give even more vintage charm and sophistication to this stunning work of art! Here is what she had to say about it!
"I have to say that Steampunk Spells is officially my fave G45 paper line thus far (as if I could choose lol). I have just loved working with it! I knew i wanted to make a train as soon as I got this paper in my hands! And it was so easy ya’ll. I just got some little wooden blocks and covered them all with the papers, then went to town decorating! Tons of fussy cutting. The imagery in this line is just spectacular! I pulled in elements from the paper line itself, like light bulbs , bottles, and gears. I had some tiny gears that fit the ones from Fanciful Floral perfectly. You can barely tell they are there. I used a ton of the coordinating chipboards too. I had a blast making it! All of the “carts” are attached with a chain and a closure, so they can be taken apart and moved easily." -Miranda
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells-Steampunk Spells
Steampunk Spells- Fanciful Floral
Steampunk Spells- Vintage Voyage
Steampunk Spells- Mechanical Marvels
Steampunk Spells- Patterns & Solids
Graphic 45 Staples:
Metal Tags
Assorted Metal Gears
Tim Holtz Corked Vials
Tim Holtz Muse Tokens
Petaloo Flowers
Chain
Light Bulbs
Resin Bird by Prima
Next up is this amazing altered roller skate by Denise! She combined the Graphic 45 Small Matchbook Box, pretty Steampunk Spells papers and fun embellishments to create this dazzling treasure! Curiosity and imagination are in full display in this fabulous work of art! Just imagine how fun this would look as a piece of festive home decor or as a handmade gift! When you let your imagination take flight, there is no limit to what you can create! Here is what Denise had to say about this splendid craft.
"As an avid roller skater and derby girl, of course I am drawn to vintage roller skates! Little metal ones like these are inexpensive, fairly easy to come by, and scream Steampunk. A little tip for cutting fussy cutting out our fabulous Steampunk Lady- you will notice the wing to her left is cut off on the printed paper. No problem-just trim it wing like, then trim down the opposite wing to match!" -Denise
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells #4500680
Frightful Folly #4500689 (from the 8x8pad)
Steampunk Spells Stickers
Steampunk Spells Alphabet Stickers
Graphic 45 Metals Staples 3X5 Matchbook Box
Graphic 45 Metals Staples Metal Keyholes and Keys
Petaloo Darjeeling Flowers
Petaloo Color Me Crazy Chipboard Gears
Want2Scrap Bling
Ink: Clearsnap Pigment Lava
Embossing Powder: Clearsnap Copper
Adhesive- Xyron Mega Runner
Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer
Aileen's Tacky Glue
Other: bamboo skewers, vintage bottle
Last but certainly not least is this gorgeous Steampunk Spells apothecary by Rhea. This enchanting creation definitely captures the fun-loving spirit of Steampunk Spells. Sweet shadowboxes and printers trays are just perfect for fun creations like this! You can take all sorts of tiny treasures and use them to decorate your project! Bringing altered art to life is so much fun when you're crafting with your favorite Graphic 45 paper collection! Here are some great tips on how Rhea created this brilliant altered treasure! Follow her on a guided video tour of this enchanting work of art. Take it away, Rhea!
"This project evolved from the scraps I had lying on my work room table. I was looking at the Cardstock sticker sheet, when I realized that the small words would fit perfectly on some teeny tiny bottles I had on hand. Before I knew it I was altering bottles like crazy and searching for curious items to add to my apothecary. Inside the bottles I used all kids of fun things like sand, glitter and embossing powder. Once I had a bunch of bottles altered I was on the hunt for something to contain my project. I decided upon a white house shaped shadow box that I had picked up at a garage sale for a dollar. With a coat of black gesso and some scraps of Steampunk Spells paper I was well on my way. To add interest to the project I rooted through all my tiny drawers of junk in order to find lots of bits to add to this eclectic project. I just love how it turned out! This is probably one of my favorite projects to date. I hope that you too will now look at the scraps of paper lying on your work table in a different way, I know I will." -Rhea
Video Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uzG2a74WW3Q
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Products used:
Steampunk Spells 8x8
Steampunk Spells 12 x12
Steampunk Spells 6x6 Pattern and Solids
Steampunk Spells Card Stock Stickers
Steampunk Spells Cardstock Alphabet Stickers
Steampunk Spells Cardstock Banners
Some of the other Items Used:
Small Bottles
Matte Medium
Bits of junk from my stash
Alcohol Inks (used to dye the corks)
Distress Stain and Ink in Broken China and Black Soot
Mica Flakes
We hope you all got some great ideas and inspiration on today's blog! We encourage you all to find some old objects in your home that are just begging to be brought back to life with Graphic 45 papers and Staples! We want to thank Miranda, Denise and Rhea for their gorgeous work today! Don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win that fun Steampunk Spells prize pack! We have another fun-filled day of inspiration planned for you on tomorrow's blog. We hope you'll stop by and see us! Have a fabulous day, G45ers!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
Love the train! All designs are great. Love the idea of using boxes.
Posted by: Harlene Schwartz | August 12, 2013 at 06:47 AM
These projects are truly amazing! I adore the Steampunk Spells paper. Wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: liz russell | August 12, 2013 at 06:51 AM
Love, love, love these projects. Can't wait to use my steampunk spells
Posted by: Julie | August 12, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Amazing and inspiring ideas !!
Posted by: abigael | August 12, 2013 at 07:10 AM
Love all of the stuff made with the steampunk paper. I love all Graphic 45 stuff. But I do have to say that Steampunk is my Fav. Thanks Dianna
Posted by: Di | August 12, 2013 at 07:10 AM
Wow... These are so cool. I really love the shadow box's. Wowee. So neat.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | August 12, 2013 at 07:12 AM
Another fantastic giveaway! Love this line! Can't wait until you guys come up with Steampunk Western!!
Posted by: Kim Street | August 12, 2013 at 07:14 AM
Love the house box. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: linda ann murphy | August 12, 2013 at 07:17 AM
love them all..Steampunk style is my favorite...thanks for the ideas.
Posted by: Deborah Cook | August 12, 2013 at 07:23 AM
Absolutely amazing. What wouldn't give to be that inventive . Of course, having Steampunk Spells would sure boost the imagination.
Posted by: christine dour | August 12, 2013 at 07:29 AM
Wow! Outstanding works of art today! The creativity is exceptional! Love them!
Posted by: Linda H. | August 12, 2013 at 07:31 AM
Great creations with some junk, just as Edison quoted! And with the perfect paper collection at that... TFS :)
Posted by: Sleigh | August 12, 2013 at 07:33 AM
Beautiful! My order is lost, so I would love to win and actually touch the paper. Thanks
Posted by: Christine Cuthbert | August 12, 2013 at 07:33 AM
I am just stunned by these peoples creativity! All the projects are amazing and the minute details take my breath away. I wish I had an ounce of their creativity, amazing!
Posted by: Janet Villa | August 12, 2013 at 07:40 AM
wow great projects.. I would love to win this great prize. thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: alissa | August 12, 2013 at 07:55 AM
MY GOODNESS! Just look at those creations!!!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | August 12, 2013 at 08:01 AM
It is almost unbelievable to see these types of art and realize the amount of creative spirits we have in this world..this is wonderful
Posted by: bev orris | August 12, 2013 at 08:03 AM
Fantastic projects!
Posted by: Anny90 | August 12, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Love, love this collection! The projects are GREAT. Thanks for the chance to win Steampunk Spells.
Posted by: Kathleen | August 12, 2013 at 08:07 AM
Amazing projects this morning!! Miranda, Denise, and Rhea you ladies rocked Steampunk Spells!!
Posted by: Maria Cole | August 12, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Wow what stunning pieces of art absolutely amazing
Posted by: Eleanor Todd | August 12, 2013 at 08:12 AM
These projects are fantastic!! Can't wait to try one!
Posted by: Lavonne Baker | August 12, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Who, but only a G45 designer imagine such work of art. .so beautiful...thanks for sharing....
Posted by: Irene Segal | August 12, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Cannot wait to get my hands on some Steampunk Spells!!
Posted by: Marie Markowski | August 12, 2013 at 08:15 AM
The "train" is great. It can be moved and changed around as desired. The roller skate was clever. I'm going to try these projects (add to them a long list of things to do). Great use of this paper collection
Posted by: marylouh | August 12, 2013 at 08:17 AM
WOW! You have some talented designers. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Apothecary.
Posted by: Robin Hanning | August 12, 2013 at 08:20 AM
Awesome projects from Denise and Rhea, thanks for sharing !!
Awesome project on a skate thanks for jump starting my mojo
Thanks for chance to win this awesome giveaway
Posted by: Jude Armstrong | August 12, 2013 at 08:23 AM
These papers are just amazing and what has been done with them is out of this world. Just wish I was so clever. Would love to win the prize.
Posted by: Lesley Davies | August 12, 2013 at 08:25 AM
AMAZING!!!!! Every project is just amazing!!!
Posted by: Leisa W | August 12, 2013 at 08:31 AM
Awesome projects as usual ....
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | August 12, 2013 at 08:32 AM
How cool is that?! Love all the projects - wish I had that kind of imagination!
Posted by: Kathy Thurman | August 12, 2013 at 08:39 AM
I started out thinking I really loved the magic potion train car, then I really loved the roller skate project and now I really love the eclectic house project. How do these people do it??! I don't think I have that much creativity in me which allows me to so thoroughly enjoy others talents. Stunning work.
Posted by: Mary | August 12, 2013 at 08:41 AM
I love the inspiration! So many great ideas.
Posted by: Pam English | August 12, 2013 at 08:42 AM
Three great projects! I absolutely LOVE Rhea's apothecary, and Miranda's train is wonderful. Would love to win this package. Thank you, G45!
Posted by: Diane Ritchie | August 12, 2013 at 08:49 AM
These projects are just amazing and full of inspiration!!!
Posted by: sandra simanek | August 12, 2013 at 08:53 AM
Steampunk is one of my favorite collections.
Posted by: Debbie Nelson | August 12, 2013 at 08:54 AM
These papers are beautiful. I love the projects you are creating !! So sad most of your papers is not available in Germany. Greetings, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa-Marie Weidemann | August 12, 2013 at 08:59 AM
I love Halloween I would love to win this line.
Posted by: Lynn McPherson | August 12, 2013 at 09:03 AM
I just got this collection and want to make something for my granddaughter. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Nancy | August 12, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Steampunkalicious! I am creating an altered peice of art myself and ran out of 'steam'! All of these projects give me inspiration to carry on, move forward and complete my project! Thanks for always posting such interesting and gorgeous peices of work.
Posted by: Creatively Me | August 12, 2013 at 09:22 AM