Take Tags To The Next Level!
Hello G45ers,
Get ready to think outside the box because today's crafts are out of this world! Everyone knows that the Graphic 45 Tag Album Staples are perfect for creating tags. But did you know that you can also use them to create amazing mini albums and even gift bags?! It's true! Today we're going to explore some very clever ideas for using our Tag Album Staples to create one-of-a-kind works of art. You'll see an exquisite Place in Time gift bag by Maria Cole. Then we will share Annette Green's gorgeous Steampunk Spells tag mini album! We're going to have so much fun today.
Lets begin with this week's wonderful blog contest! We're giving away this gorgeous Place in Time prize pack to one lucky winner! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win a Place in Time 8x8 paper pad, Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, Chipboard Die-Cuts and Ornate Metal Key Holes. That's a $35 value! We will choose one random winner and announce them on Friday's blog. Leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win!
We begin with Maria's amazing Place in Time gift bag! She created this cheerful craft using the Graphic 45 Regular Tag Album Staples. This is definitely an example of thinking outside the box! This fabulous project is so much fun to make and it's the perfect way to add heartfelt beauty to any gift. Download Maria's fabulous tutorial and create this sweet treasure for someone you love! Here is what Maria had to say about this darling craft!
"I love Graphic 45’s tag albums! They are so versatile you can even use them for 3D crafts! Take this gift bag for example. I made it with two tags from the regular tag album. Since you get 6 tags per album, you can easily make 3 gift bags following my simple instructions below! Just change the paper for your liking. For this particular gift bag, I used the August designs from Place In Time along with some bits and pieces from French Country. The rich colors from Place In Time along with the Sunflower paper from French Country give a warm, Indian Summer type of vibe – just perfect for a special August baby I know!" -Maria
Download Maria's tutorial by clicking the link below!
Download PlaceInTimeAugustTagBag
Supplies:
Graphic 45 Paper
8” x 8” Place In Time August Cutouts
12” x 12” Place In Time August Cutouts
12” x 12” French Country Sunflower
12” x 12” French Country Bon Appetit
Graphic 45 Embellishments
Chipboard Buttons Staples
Additional Products
Core’dinations Tuscan Sunset
Lifestyle Crafts Whimsy embossing folder
(2) 12” long green & yellow May Arts ribbon
Glimmer Mist – Diamond
Stickles – Copper
Next we have another incredible creation featuring the Graphic 45 Tag Album Staples! Here is Annette's gorgeous Steampunk Spells mini album that's just perfect for housing fun photos from Halloween! Every page of this mini is filled with fabulous color and festive designs. You can have so much fun mixing and matching all the fabulous papers from Steampunk Spells to create a memorable mini all your own! Enjoy Annette's marvelous video tour of this sweet mini. It is loaded with great tips and inspiration! Here is what Annette had to say about this delightful creation.
"I’ve always been a huge fan of Halloween so I was head over heels when I saw the new Steampunk Spells collection! Every since I was little, Halloween has provided me a delightful opportunity to create, dress up, act like someone or something completely different, and delve into the mysterious, creepy side of my imagination. Creating this fun interactive mini album brought back all the things I love about Halloween, especially while I played “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in the background while I designed this." -Annette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJRscZk4Lgs&feature=youtu.be
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells Chipboard 1 and 2
Steampunk Spells Cardstock Flowers
Steampunk Spells Cardstock Tags & Pockets
Steampunk Spells Cardstock Stickers
Steampunk Spells 12 x 12 Paper Collection
Steampunk Spells 6 x 6 Patterns & Solids
Ribbon
Waxed Twine
Metal embellishments
Heat embossing gun
We hope you all had a lot of fun today as we explored these great ideas for Graphic 45 Tag Album Staples! We sure enjoyed sharing today's crafts with all of you. Big thanks to Maria and Annette for their splendid work today. G45ers, don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment today for your chance to win that lovely Place in Time prize pack! We have more fun and inspiration planned for you all week long. We hope you'll stop by and see us very soon. Have a gorgeous day and thank you so much for joining us!
With Love and Pretty Paper,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Bags N Tags, bags n tags, got to make me some bags and tags. FABULOUS! Now I have to figure out that binding. Thanks for the chance to win the great collection.
Posted by: pamela | September 10, 2013 at 07:35 AM
Absolutely love the Place in Time collection! The Steampunk Spells Tag Album is stunning! Thanks for the chance to win a Place in Time prize pack.
Posted by: Debby L | September 10, 2013 at 08:01 AM
What fantastic projects!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | September 10, 2013 at 08:12 AM
Love, love , love these and Love Graphic 45!
Posted by: Mickie | September 10, 2013 at 08:17 AM
great tags
great papercrafters
great product
Posted by: SuZeQ | September 10, 2013 at 08:55 AM
The mini tag album is wonderful! My friend, Idaho Amy, also made an album using the tags. They're marvelous for this type of project. Thank you for a wonderful product, as usual, and a great giveaway.
Posted by: Kim Street | September 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Pick me...pick me....I'd love to win that great giveaway!!!!
Posted by: Karien | September 10, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Wow and more Wow! I'm lost for words for these fabulous projects just splendid must try the gift box thanks for sharing
MaggieH
Posted by: MaggieH | September 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Incredible tag projects!! Love the idea of making a gift bag from the tags. The Steampunk mini-album from tags is just terrific!!
<3 J
Posted by: Janis in ID | September 10, 2013 at 01:50 PM
it's realy beautiful
Posted by: Maria Antonieta Ruiz Barrera (Tony Ruiz) | September 10, 2013 at 02:31 PM
i {heart} Graphic 45 tags and tagbook! Mahalo for sharing fabulous ideas for me to try.
Posted by: HawaiianLibrarian | September 10, 2013 at 05:47 PM
These projects are gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: lexi | September 10, 2013 at 11:56 PM
Wow Love that Steampunk Spells and that little mini, soooo inspiring.
Thanks for chance, this si my favourite paper collection.
Posted by: Pamela Bennett | September 11, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! I am in love with this Steampunk Mini Album! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lauren | September 11, 2013 at 07:55 AM
I love these projects - not sure I am at that skill level yet :) thanks for the motivation
Posted by: marybeth | September 11, 2013 at 01:14 PM
Awesome projects!
Posted by: glenys | September 11, 2013 at 04:34 PM
very cool!
Posted by: lori ryan | September 11, 2013 at 06:46 PM
Wow! I love that album!
Posted by: Misty Snell | September 11, 2013 at 09:23 PM
Love love these tags. Such a great design without going over the top -- just right!
Posted by: Kelly Harms | September 11, 2013 at 09:35 PM
Beautiful tag designs! :)
Posted by: Marina | September 12, 2013 at 06:00 AM
Thanks so much for the great tutorials.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | September 12, 2013 at 04:41 PM
Love it!! I just took a class and we did a steam punk album as well, I love the paper and love your album!!! I need to go buy some tags now! Also thank you gor the template tip i buggered some of mine up trying to cut the hole by hand. What size punch did you use for the tag hole please?
Posted by: Ginny | September 13, 2013 at 08:02 PM
LOVE this album and the Steam Punk paper set!! Have mine on order and can't wait to receive it!! Would LOVE to win this prize!!
Posted by: Jackie Hart | February 21, 2014 at 05:43 PM