Festive Tips & Techniques With Steampunk Spells
Hello G45ers!
We just can't get enough Halloween inspiration! Get ready to bring some fun to your Friday with some amazing ideas from our Steampunk Spells collection! The word is out that Steampunk Spells is the must-have collection for Halloween crafts! Today we're going to share some gorgeous ideas that you're sure to love! There's an amazing upcycled tin by Denise Johnson. Then Maiko Miwa will share her heartwarming layout that includes a downloadable tutorial! We also have a big announcement to make! Today's Graphic 45 blog has everything you need to bring some festive fun to your day! Lets get to it!
We have a winner to announce for this week's blog contest! Chosen at random from this week's Facebook comments, the winner is...
-Jackie Thompson: "Would love to win this prize have a project this would work great with."
Congratulations, Jackie! Please email us with your shipping information at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize. This is the beautiful Bohemian Bazaar and Mother Goose prize that Jackie won this week. There's always a chance to win something wonderful on the Graphic 45 blog. Stay tuned to our blog for your next chance to get your hands on some fabulous Graphic 45 goodies!
We begin today's happy Halloween inspiration with this amazing upcycled tin by Denise! Can you believe that she made this gorgeous creation from an old mint tin?! It just goes to show you what you can do with Steampunk Spells and a great imagination! This would look great as a festive piece of Halloween home decor. It would also make a perfect gift! Make your Halloween fabulous this year with some fun handmade crafts featuring Steampunk Spells! Here is what Denise had to say about this sweet creation!
"Alter an empty mint tin into a spooky treat complete with it’s very own coordinating mini-book.
Tip: Sand your tin really well, then paint with a good quality black paint (I use Golden Paints), being careful to NOT paint the lip of the tin that the lid closes onto (it might stick shut).
Let dry completely, then alter and embellish away!" -Denise
Supplies:
Graphic 45- Steampunk Spells 8 x 8 Papercrafting Paper Pad
Graphic 45- Steampunk Spells Cardstock Stickers
Graphic 45- Steampunk Spells Chipboard
Graphic 45- Staples- Metal Key
Core’dinations Cardstock
May Arts Ribbon Scraps
Empty Mint Tin (sanded and painted black)
Wire
Misc bits- beads, trinket pin, rhinestones
3D Adhesive
Crackle Medium
Distress Ink and Tool
Halloween is definitely a time for taking photos. Why not use some of your fun photos to create a gorgeous and memorable layout! Layouts are such a great way to commemorate your favorite moments! Here is Maiko's fantastic Steampunk Spells LO. You can see how Maiko blended lots of different Steampunk Spells papers and added lots of beautiful embellishments and sentiments. Steampunk Spells offers so many delightful embellishments such as Stickers, Chipboard Die-Cuts and cardstock Banners like Maiko used in this amazing layout. With so many options, you're sure to find the perfect combination of goodies to bring your holiday crafts to life! If you love this layout as much as we do, then click on the link below to download Maiko's wonderful tutorial. Have fun!
Steampunk Spells Layout Tutorial:
Download Vintage Halloween layout instruction by Maiko Miwa
Supplies:
Steampunk SpellsVintage Voyage
Nevermore Frightful Folly
Steampunk Spells Banners Steampunk Spells Alphabet Stickers
Ornate Metal Label Holder Ornate Metal Keys
Others：
Flowers:Petaloo,Prima
Stamp:Ranger
We hope you all had a lot of fun today, G45ers! Thank you so much for joining us. Be sure to stop by our blog on Monday because we'll be starting sneak peeks of our brand new collections! That's right, brand new Graphic 45 collections will be unveiled all next week! You'll also get a chance to win them before you can buy them! It's going to be so much fun. Don't miss out! Big thanks to Denise and Maiko for their beautiful creations today! We hope you all have a fabulous Friday and a terrific weekend!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
I just love that layout!!
And everything else!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | October 11, 2013 at 05:06 AM
Again - beautiful artwork
Posted by: Mary | October 11, 2013 at 05:20 AM
Love the way Maiko Miwa did with her wonderful Layout. It just adoreble. Thank you for inspiration.
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | October 11, 2013 at 05:25 AM
The tin and layout are great! Love Steampunk Spells
Posted by: Mary Jane W | October 11, 2013 at 05:43 AM
love them all, so creative :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | October 11, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Cool up cycled tin. The layout is so cute. Love the kids wearing the hats. Thanks G45 and team for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Sharon Young | October 11, 2013 at 06:19 AM
I just love Maiko's layout. I'm always trying to find ways to get lots of pictures onto a page. This idea is just stunning and I can't wait to try it.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | October 11, 2013 at 06:42 AM
I don't do Halloween projects much, but I had to have steampunk spells, so I am interested to see what you are doing with it. Actually, I've been using it for boy-school pages - all the gears on the back are perfect for that. Love this collection!
Posted by: Louise | October 11, 2013 at 06:49 AM
I love the mint box idea. Will try it soon for sure :-) and the layout is amazing!!
Posted by: Stephanie Coulombe | October 11, 2013 at 06:57 AM
Steampunk rocks for sure! Another couple of wonderful pieces today. Congrats to the Lucy winner & can't wait till Monday as email link didn't work... Gosh, another collection?! :))
Posted by: caroline | October 11, 2013 at 07:17 AM
Fun indeed...in buckets! Thanks you Denise and Maiko for your Steampunk Spells inspiration!
Posted by: Eniko DeLisle | October 11, 2013 at 07:20 AM
Love the busy layout - lots going on and lots to look at! Fab!
Posted by: Karen Foy | October 11, 2013 at 07:39 AM
the Halloween layout is wonderful with the vibrant colors; and I especially love the altered tin! The Steampunk colors and designs inspire so much creativity!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | October 11, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Love the tin mint box. That could be done for other seasons, like Christmas.. The layout is great too. I like the Spell book. Thank you all.
Posted by: linda ann murphy | October 11, 2013 at 08:47 AM
Steampunk Spells is Fabulous!!! Love the projects today!! The pictures of the kids in the layout is soooo cute! Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | October 11, 2013 at 08:53 AM
Love every detail of Maiko Miwa's festive layout; her intricate work always makes my eye linger, absorb, and learn. Altering a tin is something I have not yet attempted but Denise's fun project gives me some ideas for new ways of using my much-loved Steampunk Spells papers. Thank you to both designers!
New collections next week?! Bring on Monday!!
Posted by: Danielle | October 11, 2013 at 09:18 AM
great crafting everybody...love the layout and the mint box makeover.
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Posted by: Shirley Flowers | October 11, 2013 at 10:43 AM
The recycled tin is an interesting Halloween decoration. Thanks for the idea. Tried to download the page tutorial, but not of the printing could be read. Very busy page! Love everything Halloween!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | October 11, 2013 at 11:27 AM
More Steampunk Spells fun ... got tickled with the tin ... too funky !!
So much fun inspiration in the layout... see you later I'm going to go play ...
Posted by: Rosann | October 11, 2013 at 02:20 PM
I am dying to get my hands on some Mother Goose papers..haven't seen them 'in person' yet...PLEASE PICK ME!!!! lol Thanks for the chance G45!!
Posted by: Alison Portelli | October 11, 2013 at 02:53 PM
Love the creative tin and the layout is so spooky cute.
Posted by: MARY | October 11, 2013 at 07:24 PM
These are all wickedly fun!!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | October 11, 2013 at 08:13 PM
Steampunk Spells is a favorite of mine and the projects today are so clever.
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | October 11, 2013 at 09:14 PM
Congratulations to the lucky Winner !!
These projects are stunning, love them !! love them !! love them !! xx
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | October 12, 2013 at 12:27 AM
I have been too chicken to try the Steampunk look but I love that little altered tin idea.
The LO is beautiful. The colours are so bright and so many fun ways to add photos.
Thank you for sharing these great ideas! :)
Posted by: auntie em | October 12, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Great tag and super great layout. Love the way it was personalized.
Posted by: Elizabeth Etheridge | October 12, 2013 at 02:07 PM
Congratulations to Jackie! I am green with envy! LOL Enjoy!!!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | October 12, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Loved the projects - such talent.
Posted by: Janet Taylor | October 13, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Beautiful, love the elegance of the women and their fashion. Gorgeous, gorgeous, you never fail to disappoint me.
Posted by: Judy | October 14, 2013 at 09:50 PM
what cute children!
Posted by: Kitty Strydom | October 16, 2013 at 02:23 AM
The Couture collection stamps look like a must-have, although I can usually create with the papers alone!
Posted by: Marla Grimsrud | October 16, 2013 at 01:05 PM
I think this paper is gorgeous! Can't wait!
Posted by: Toni | October 16, 2013 at 07:12 PM