Vintage Style For A Classic Halloween!
Hello G45ers,
Halloween is tomorrow and we can't wait! It's so much fun to get in the festive spirit of this spooky season! We're bringing you an extra special blog today, filled with gorgeous ideas for Halloween fun! One of the hallmarks of the Graphic 45 style is our love for everything vintage! Today you're going to see some amazing examples of crafts that exude the classic vintage style of Graphic 45! You'll see some incredible Steampunk Spells jewelry by Denise Hahn. Then Olga Struk will share a remarkable Halloween tag tutorial that's sure to inspire you! Lets celebrate Halloween in style with these marvelous crafts!
We begin with these breathtaking jewelry designs by Denise. She used our Steampunk Spells collection to create these fabulously festive accessories. You can do so much with Graphic 45 papers and Staples! Denise's creations are a perfect example of thinking outside the box when it comes to papercrafting! You can see how perfectly vintage these amazing creations look! Denise even gives you some fun tips on how they were made! Take it away, Denise!
Jewelry is one of my favorite things to create. The only hard part about making Graphic 45 Jewelry is it’s such a tiny canvas for such amazing paper! One the upside, it’s a great way to use up those little leftover scraps we can never bear to throw away. I used some great products from Susan Lenart Kazmer, and if making jewelry intimidates you- some of her products will have you making jewelry in no time!
For this necklace I used Spellbinders Mixed Media Mixage Ovals and My Steampunk Sally (I named her!) from the 8X8 Paper Pad and ICE Resin. After you cut your paper to size you MUST seal it before you pour your resin over it! Use matte medium and double coat both sides. I made the little orange lampwork bead a removable charm so I could wear this piece year round.
I layered my ICE Resin. I started by just barely filling the base- then added a little iridescent glitter, a few broken watch parts and waited 6 or so hours for it to set up. Then layered ICE resin to the top and added a few more watch parts and glitter and let it sit overnight. Then finally “domed” that last part- super important to go slow and not overfill when your pouring the last bit.
For this piece I used a cool Skeleton Cameo and the Clockworks print from the 8x8 Paper Pad. You will never guess what the base piece is! It’s a vintage shoji door handle! I just sealed up the paper good and poured over in layers-added some rhinestones and iridescent glitter to give her that cool spooky look. To embellish I used copper wire to attach a Graphic 45 Metal Staples Key.
Are these not the cutest little dresses? They are Susan Lenart Kazmers ICE Resin Silhouettes. I used the Mechanical Marvels print from the 8x8 Background because it has a cool vintage skate and then added orange glitter embossing powder to the edges. I cut out the little sentiment (Skate or Die was a popular catch phrase amongst skaters in the 80’s) I made sure it was all sealed up- then used a brush to apply ICE Resin.
Tips for using ICE Resin- Wear latex gloves- it’s not easy to wash off hands. Be patient and go slow- it’s easier to add more resin than to take away or have spillovers. Did I say seal your paper? Let me say it again, seal your paper- there is nothing more disappointing than ruining your whole piece because resin leaked in. Use a plastic trash bag taped down on a tray for drying- ICE Resin sticks to everything- except plastic trash bags. Have fun and make some jewelry with your Graphic 45!
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells 8x8 Paper Pad
ICE Resin
Spellbinders Mixed Media Mixage Ovals
Susan Lenart Kazmer Art Mechanique Silhouettes Dresses
Chain, mini skate- vintage
vintage shoji door handle
Copper Wire
Beads- Bohemian Crystal
Vintage Dice- Serendipity Salvage on Etsy
Next up is another delightful craft that's just perfect for Halloween. Here is Olga's amazing tag that was also created with Steampunk Spells! This tag is just amazing! It displays some very fun ways to create with the Steampunk Spells 6x6 paper pad, cardstock Banners and Graphic 45 Staples! Olga even created a fantastic photo tutorial to show you each step of the tag-making process! Tags are a great way to commemorate Halloween. They also make lovely gifts! Lets have some fun by creating this spooktacular work of art with Olga!
Supplies:
Regular Tag Album
Steampunk Spells 6x6 Patterns & Solids
Steampunk Spells - Witching Hour
Steampunk Spells -Fanciful Floral
Steampunk Spells -Witching Hour
Steampunk Spells -Nevermore
Steampunk Spells- Tick-Tock
Steampunk Spells Banners- Vintage Voyage
Steampunk Spells Banners
Ornate Metal Keys
Metal Clothespins
Xyron - Glue Stick – Permanent
Steampunk Doily Set Black-Manufactured by Gina’s
Designs
Here is Olga's marvelous photo tutorial. Follow her step-by-step photos to recreate this festive tag for your Halloween festivities! Have fun!
Photo Tutorial:
Wasn't that fun, G45ers?! We hope you enjoyed today's classic vintage-inspired crafts! We will be back here tomorrow with a special Halloween blog for you to enjoy! We want to thank Denise and Olga for their fantastic creations today! We also want to thank all of you for joining us. Have a delightful day!
Happy Halloween Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Awesome!! Love every creative project!!
Posted by: Mary | October 30, 2013 at 04:54 PM
Fabulous projects!
Posted by: Pam | October 30, 2013 at 06:07 PM
Oh my do I love these!
Posted by: Anne schilling | October 30, 2013 at 06:27 PM
These are amazing! LOVING those necklaces!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | October 30, 2013 at 07:03 PM
Love these projects! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Diana Pyeatt | October 30, 2013 at 07:31 PM
Great projects. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kay G. | October 30, 2013 at 08:03 PM
Gorgeous jewelry and the other projects was spooktacular!
Posted by: Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B | October 30, 2013 at 08:25 PM
Amazing projects!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | October 30, 2013 at 08:31 PM
I love the projects today!!! Not a jewelry kind of person but I love, love, love Steampunk Sally! Have never worked with resin but gonna have to give it a try. Love the tag too, so cute! Love Graphic 45!
Posted by: Mickie M | October 30, 2013 at 08:37 PM
I love the jewelry! It is so fun. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sue K. | October 30, 2013 at 08:42 PM
Steampunk Spells is a big favorite of mine. Love all the brilliant projects made with this collection!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | October 30, 2013 at 08:53 PM
WOW ! That is definitely one amazing tag - brilliant !!!
Posted by: Helen Cooke | October 30, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Happy Halloween All. These projects are magnificent, especially the Steampunk Spells jewellery, I love it !!
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | October 31, 2013 at 12:29 AM
wow Olgas tag is amazing so many wonderful details. Thank you for sharing its creation.
Posted by: Loulou | October 31, 2013 at 03:06 AM
Love the jewelry ideas, awesome projects
Posted by: Beth | October 31, 2013 at 03:34 AM
3-D awesomeness galore!!!!
Posted by: Eniko DeLisle | October 31, 2013 at 06:30 AM
I love your tutorials..thank you for the great ideas...I will try making jewelry now!!
Posted by: Yolanda | October 31, 2013 at 11:12 AM
I am in LOVE with this tag.
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | October 31, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Absolutely Fabulous.
Posted by: Maureen Larner | October 31, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Beautiful work.
Posted by: Raven | October 31, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Thank you for your inspiration!!!!
Posted by: Virginia | November 03, 2013 at 09:23 PM