Graphic 45, Petaloo & Xyron Blog Hop: Day 3

Hello G45ers,

Are you ready for more fun and inspiration for Autumn crafts? It's another exciting day of the Graphic 45, Petaloo and Xyron blog hop! Today we're sharing more incredible ideas for Autumn and Halloween home decor! You're going to love today's marvelous crafts by Romy Veul, Anne Rostad and Maria Cole of our design team! We've even got some wonderful tutorials to share with you. All of today's crafts combine the gorgeous products of Graphic 45, Petaloo and Xyron. As you'll see, it's the perfect combination for creating stunning projects. So lets have some fun!

Just a reminder about this week's amazing blog contest in celebration of the blog hop! You could win a Steampunk Spells 12x12 paper pad, cardstock Banners, Flowers, Tags & Pockets, Chipboard Die-Cuts, Stickers, Happy Haunting 8x8 paper pad, Ornate Metal Key Holes, a beautiful array of Petaloo flowers and embellishments, and fabulous Xyron adhesive tools! This prize pack is out of this world! Just leave us a blog comment this week for your chance to win! We're also offering prizes on the Graphic 45 Facebook page this week! We will announce this week's winner on Monday, September 30th. Stay tuned to see if you've won!

Petaloo and Xyron are also offering wonderful inspiration and prize giveaways on their blogs this week! Be sure to hop on over to their blogs for fabulous ideas and fun. Be sure to leave them a blog comment while you're there for your chance to win their incredible prizes!

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We begin with this gorgeous altered 8x8 Matchbook Box by Romy Veul. She used our new Typography collection to create this sweetly sentimental shadowbox with pretty Petaloo flowers and Xyron adhesives. A colorful creation like this is also a fantastic idea for a personalized gift! You can have so much fun layering your Typography papers and gorgeous embellishments to create a unique work of art. Here is what Romy had to say about this fabulous piece!

"My dad works really hard all year long. He is at the office 5 days a week, 10 hours a day. So I thought it would be nice to make him something to decorate his office desk. I found a photo of my dad and me, which matched the gorgeous ‘Typography’ collection just perfectly. I decorated the medium sized shadow box with the papers and embellishments from this amazing collection. The lovely flowers are from Petaloo and I used the Xyron Mega Runner and Xyron tacky tape to make sure everything  is stuck down well. The beautiful chipboard gears are from Gina’s Designs." -Romy

Supplies:

Typography papers: Typography, Inspire, Journey

Typography 8x8 Paper Pad

Typography Chipboard

8x8 Matchbox

Ornate Metal Keys

Petaloo Flowers

Xyron Mega Runner

Xyron Tacky Tape

May Arts twine

Next we have this fun and fabulous French Country card and decorative scarecrow combo by Anne! These festive creations are just perfect for adding beauty to your seasonal home decor. They would also make amazing gifts! Anne even created a fun tutorial that you can download to create these fabulous crafts for yourself or someone you love. Just click on the link below to download her step-by-step tutorial. Here Anne explains some of the fabulous details in these pretty craft treasures. Take it away, Anne! 

Made this scarecrow and card for Fall home decor Graphic 45 design team project showcasing together with  Petaloo flowers and Xyron adhesive. Used the gorgeous vintage French Country collection. Love this paper line! So fun making this card and scarecrow and making some clothes for him. Used 12 x 12 paper for the shirt and 6 x 6 for the pants. All inked up with vintage photo and black soot distress ink.

 

Download Anne's Scarecrow & Card Tutorial

 

 

 

The card measure 6 x 4. Layered different papers from the 6 x 6 paper pad and  Core'dinations 12 x 12 paper pad.

 

Smiling scarecrow man. Had to use some Petaloo flowers on his hat.

 

 

 

You can put something inside the flower pot. I used seeds bags but a tiny circle mini album also would have been fun.

 

 

 

Decorated the flower pot with Petaloo flowers and May Arts jute ribbon. Used Sizzix grass die and Martha Stewart grass punch. The orange paper is from the core`dinations paper pad. On top I used moss, some leafs, Petaloo flowers and fussy cut out roosters. All inked up with vintage photo and black soot Distress ink.

 

 

Supplies:

 

French Country 12x12 paper pad

French Country 6x6 Patterns & Solids paper pad

Core'dinations Signature Series paper pad

French Country Banners

Petaloo Flowers

Xyron Adhesives

Sizzex grass dies

Martha Stewart grass punch

May Arts Ribbon

 

The new Graphic 45 Typography collection is just perfect for Autumn crafts. Just look at this incredible altered printer's tray that Maria made with Typography! The vivid colors look amazing with cheerful Petaloo flowers and fun embellishments. Xyron adhesive tools make crafting a breeze! Follow along with Maria's fun tutorial to create this breathtaking piece of home decor this season. Printers trays are such a joy to make. With Graphic 45, Petaloo and Xyron you can take your holiday crafting to a whole new level! Take it away. Maria!

 

Typography is such a versatile line. The colors are rich and beautiful, and work wonderfully for this time of the year. I’ve had this printer’s tray sitting for months in my craft room, waiting for the perfect project! Since black is a great base color for Typography, I knew exactly what to do. This project plays on this new paper line’s fascination with type, so to create my phrase in the printer’s tray, I used multiple “typefaces” from Typography and even a chipboard piece from Gina’s Designs. If you have the same tray, you can create a similar piece! For a finishing touch, I applied gold paint and gold powder everywhere to help evoke memories of those beautiful golden fall sunsets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

12” x 12” Graphic 45 Typography Typography

12” x 12” Graphic 45 Typography Inspire

12” x 12” Graphic 45 Typography Create

12” x 12” Graphic 45 Typography Inscribe

12” x 12” Graphic 45 Typography Journey

12” x 12” Graphic 45 Typography Imagine

Graphic 45 Typography Stickers

Graphic 45 Typography Chipboard

Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Door Pulls

Graphic 45 Metal Clothespins

Graphic 45 Chipboard Buttons Staples

Petaloo Darjeeling Petites – Autumn

Petaloo Darjeeling Mini Mix – Autumn

Petaloo Foliage – Greens

Petaloo Dahlias – Teastaine, Autumn, Grey/Blacks

Petaloo Daisies – Grey/Blacks

Xyron Mega Runner

Gina’s Designs Small Fence

Gina’s Designs Flourished Open Frames Medium

Spellbinders Font One – Lowercase die

Spellbinders Butterflies die

Perfect Pearls – Heirloom Gold

Stickles – Platinum

                                                                7 Gypsies Artist Printer’s Tray

 

Tutorial:

 

Step 1. Take your Inspire paper and cut (6) 2.75” x 3.75” pieces. Take your Journey paper and cut (3) 2.75” x 3.75” pieces. (Note: If you are using a printer’s tray other than the 7 Gypsies Artist Printer’s Tray, you will need to re-measure.)

 

 

Step 2. Take a big letter “C” and gate, like these ones from Gina’s Designs, and apply gold paint.

 

 

Step 3. Take Create paper and cut out the letters “r, e, a, t, i, v, i, t, y”. Take Imagine paper and fussy cut lady image. Fussy cut the images from your Inscribe paper per photo.

 

Step 4. Gather (2) metal door pulls, (2) metal clothespins, some chipboard button staples, and Typography chipboard.

 

 

Step 5. Gather a wide assortment of orange, yellow, black and grey Petaloo flowers.

 

Step 6. Locate a bunch of different green Petaloo flowers and leaves.

 

 

Step 7. Use a butterfly die to cut out (4) butterflies onto your remaining Typography and Inscribe paper. Flip each butterfly so there is a different pattern. Adhere Typography chipboard and Petaloo flowers on top.

 

Step 8. Use your Xyron Mega Runner to adhere your 2.75” x 3.75” pieces to your printer tray per photo.

 

 

Step 9. Top row: Adhere metal door pulls and flowers onto Inspire paper. Attach the alphabet sticker letters “F, A, L, L” to Journey paper along with (1) clothespin. Use an alphabet die to cut out the letters “f, o, r” and adhere to blank spot, along with fussy cut images and flowers.

 

 

Step 10: Middle row: Adhere large letter “C” with small flowers to blank spot. Attach mini letters using foam dots to the rest of the row. Adhere chipboard button staples, fussy cut images, and (1) clothespin.

 

Step 11: Bottom row: Adhere large flowers to far left spot. Adhere gate, then fussy cut ladies and pen. Adhere flowers over ladies. Then, adhere butterflies per photo.

 

Step 12: Optional: Apply Platinum Stickles to petals and Perfect Pearls in Heirloom Gold all over frame.

 

Wasn't that fun, G45ers! Just a quick reminder about our September craft challenge! The deadline is fast-approaching! Click on the link below to cast your vote for your favorite project. Vote by clicking LIKE on our beautiful entries for our September Challenge: Autumn Upcycling! The G45er with the most liked project will win a $75 prize package. Deadline to vote: Wednesday, October 2, 11:59 PM PST.

 

Cast your vote by clicking the link below!

 

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We hope you all enjoyed today's blog hop. There's more inspiration in store for you on tomorrow's blog as we bring you more amazing inspiration from Graphic 45, Petaloo and Xyron. Big thanks to Romy, Anne and Maria for their gorgeous crafts today. We also want to thank all of you for stopping by our blog. We hope you have a fabulous day!

 

Happy Papercrafting!

 

Your Friends at Graphic 45

Comments

[{vicki}]

I LOVE all the projects today
as I do everyday
But that SCARECROW
is my FAVE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Emily H]

Amazing projects! That scarecrow is so adorable!

[Paula]

The great thing about hops is all,the inspiration we get :)

[Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B]

So many wonderful projects! Love how there are so many things these talented ladies come up with!

[Alison Portelli]

G45 is......
W...Wonderful !!
O....Outstanding !!
W....Wickedly tempting !!

[Janelle Rourke]

Holy cow! They are all adorable projects. Loving that shadowbox alot - the scarecrow is too cute, and the tray - well I as going to have to try one of those. Thanks for the step by step! Love G45 and Petaloo flowers, and of course Xyron!

[Pam Ellis]

Loving all the fall colors. Great fall decorations love how Graphi45 matches up with Petaloo match made in heaven!

[Mickie]

Such wonderful projects with the gorgeous paper! Love Graphic 45!

[Denise Halstead]

I love fall and all that comes with it...crafts, food, family and friends.

[Diana Jackson]

So many wonderful ideas! Love the creativity--so inspiring!

[linda ann murphy]

Love the printers tray. I really like the colors.Thank you for all the ideas.

[Aggie Stiefer]

Love the fall shadowbox!

[Kathleen Rimer]

What a fun blog today! And such talented and creative artists. Thanks for sharing. I love Graphic 45!

[Danielle]

Every week I am amazed by the creativity of the G45 paper artists. Thank you all for the never-ending project ideas and tutorials. Today I'll have to go looking for the cousin of Anne's scarecrow among my French Country papers...

[Linda B]

Great projects, especially the printer's tray!

[Sonia R]

Love all these fabulous projects!!!

[Candy]

I like the shadowbox and the scarecrow pot really sent my imagination flowing! Thank you.

[marylouh]

Love the scarecrow in the pot. He is darling. The pink shadow box is so pretty. Need a rest from all the dark, scary Halloween projects.
Petaloo flowers match up with the papers so well. three great companies working together.

[Vickie Bryan]

AWESOME Love all the details

[Marijke Maris]

Wonderful projects, I love the printer's tray!

[Tammy Churchill]

Wow! Loved them all and thanks for the instructions, as well. Talented, talented ladies!

[kneast]

Great projects and giveaway!

[Caroline]

I have 2 sheets of Typography so far (yes, will be staying in protective sleeves a while yet, lol). Another great day of inspiring makes, dt is so lucky to have g45 to use!! Will be voting on challenge too & hopping over to other companies... TFS :))

[monica]

Absolutely stunning projects

[Beth W]

Another fabulous day for inspiration.Your tutorials are always the best. At my age I need this kind of detailed help. Thank you as always.

[Janis in ID]

Great tutorial on the altered printer's tray! Lovely project.
<3 J

[Elin Larsson]

Wow, these are just awesome projects all three. Sooo fantastic. I can't find any more words... So much inspiration today also.
Hugs
Elin

[Carla Hundley]

More beautiful creations
on the blog hop today.
Love the shadow box.
Carla from Utah

[Holly Mira]

Love the scarecrow, that is amazing.

[Denise Bryant]

I love all of today's wonderful projects, but that printer's tray is really calling my name!!! I have one just waiting to be altered that I was procrastinating on... trying to decide on a theme! This has inspired me!

[Dawn Edwards]

Fabulous Inspiration Love the printers tray!

[Debbie Eslinger]

amazing as always, that scarecrow is fantastic

[Nancy Yates]

I am reeling over the many beautiful creations I have seen so far and it's only day three!! Two more days to go, I don't think my brain can take all this creativity.....awesome work!

My BIGGEST problem is I have to order nearly all of my supplies on line. And searching them out takes a lot of my time. How I wish I had a source for my needs and Amazon was current for all of them...sadly they are not.

Keep Creating...Keep me happy and full of joy!!!

[Jackie QH]

I can not believe the scarecrow made out of paper! He is so cool! I love the other projects too!!

[Joan v Metz]

Stunning colours, fabulous project , love the give away... Thanks for th chance to enter :)

[Pammlla]

What wonderful fall projects! The scarecrow would make a wonderful gift for a special friend! The tray wall piece is great too.

[kathy/NorthCarolina]

Three beautiful works of art...and a fab tutorial. Thanks so much...this week is lots of fun!

[nancy l]

I would be on cloud 9 - to win such great things.

[Elaine wainwright]

Amazing as always ! I need the dt creativity !!

[Esther Ortega]

Wooowww!!! I love Typography collection.