Pages Of Fun With Journals & Cards!
Hello G45ers,
Get ready for a whimsical day of fun with gorgeous inspiration from our Steampunk Spells collection! Today we're highlighting some very clever ways to create stunning handmade journals and cards! You'll see a wonderful handbound journal by Susan Lui that would make a great gift idea! Then Nichola Battilana will share a fabulous handmade envelope and card! There's even a great step-by-step tutorial that Nichola created! There is so much fun and inspiration to behold on today's blog! Lets get this party started!
We begin by giving a quick shout out to all of our friends on the Graphic 45 Facebook page! If you want the latest news on Graphic 45 products, daily inspiration and a way to connect with your fellow G45ers and upload your Graphic 45 creations, then check out the Graphic 45 Facebook page! Here is an adorable French Country layout that was recently uploaded to our Facebook page by Rexene Lockyer. This is such a super sweet layout that captures such a precious moment in time! We encourage you all to check out the Graphic 45 Facbeook page for fun and fabulous inspiration!
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You know, G45ers, Steampunk Spells isn't just for Halloween. It's a bright and beautiful collection that offers endless possibilities for vibrant crafts for any occasion! Here is Susan's gorgeous handbound journal! This is such a fun creation that would also make a perfect gift! You can have such a great time mixing and matching all the gorgeous papers from Steampunk Spells with your favorite Graphic 45 Staples! Here Susan explains some helpful tips for how she created this lovely journal!
"I had a great time creating this Steampunk Spells handbound journal from scratch. The signatures are stitched onto the spine in a buttonhole bookbinding method, using two-toned twine. The Steampunk Spells patterned papers from the inside pages peek out through the buttonhole on the spine, while a Staples ornate metal key and chipboard dangle from the stitches. One of my favourite parts of the journal is the closure I created using a Staples Ornate Metal Key Hole, through which I threaded a couple of strings of suede which end in two little Staples ornate keys. These suede ties hold the journal shut and can double up as bookmarks as well." -Susan
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells Patterned Paper - Totally Wicked, Frightful Folly, Tick-Tock
Steampunk Spells Chipboard 2
Steampunk Spells Alphabet Stickers
Graphic 45 Staples - Ornate Metal Keys
Graphic 45 Staples - Ornate Metal Keyholes
Timeless Twine
This is a really fun and easy craft that you're sure to love! Here is Nichola's wonderful Steampunk Spells card and envelope made with Graphic 45 Large Tag Album Staples. This is such a sweet creation that's sure to brighten anyone's day! Create one for someone you love by following Nichola's super fun tutorial! Take it away, Nichola!
"Some kids love school... mine does not. To brighten his gloomy weekdays I sometimes put a terrible joke in his lunchbox. I’ve always just scribbled something on a post-it note but I’ve decided that this year I will pull up my fancy pants and create a proper means of delivering those bits of hilarity. So I’ve created a sturdy envelope from a Graphic 45 Staples Large Tag Album along with a little card. It might seem a little strange to make a back to school card with the Steampunk Spells collection but what 10 year old boy doesn’t think returning to the desk is dreadful and truly horrific?" -Nichola
Supplies:
Steampunk Spells:
Steampunk Spells Alphabet Stickers
Steampunk Spells 6x6 Patterns & Solids
Graphic 45 Staples: Large Tag Album
May Arts Ribbon
Button
Sandpaper
Ink pad
Tutorial:
Step 1: Using a large tag as a template cut two coordinating papers from the Steampunk Spells collection. Here I’ve used Witching Hour and Tick-Tock. Affix the papers to the front and back of the tag.
Step 2: Score the tag at 3.25” and 7”. To make folding easier do this to the front and back of the tag.
Step 3: When the tag has been folded you may find that, due to the thickness, the paper ‘cracks’ slightly. Sand these edges smooth with fine sandpaper and then ink all of the edges.
Step 4: Place ⅛” Scor Tape on the two side edges of the tag and press closed.
Step 5: Adhere a 10” length of ribbon and a button to the envelope pocket where the tag hole meets.
Step 6: Create the card by cutting a 6” x 3.25” piece of paper from the Steampunk Spells 6x6 Patterns & Solids and fold in half. Cut pieces from Frightful Folly, and Vintage Voyage and Steampunk Spells Chipboard 2.
Step 7: Adhere all of the design elements on to the front of the card and add stickers from Steampunk Spells Alphabet Stickers.
I’ve added an area inside to write a horrible joke...
That’s it! Just pop the card inside the envelope pocket...
… fold the top flap over, pull the ribbon through the hole and tie with a bow.
Well, G45ers, we hope you got some great ideas today for crafting with Steampunk Spells. We encourage you all to make some time for yourselves to get creative this week. Even if it's just an hour, you would be amazed how wonderful you'll feel after creating a special treasure with your favorite Graphic 45 collection. Big thanks to Susan and Nichola for their gorgeous work today! We've got more fun and inspiration in store for you on tomorrow's blog. We hope you'll join us! Thank you so much for stopping by our blog! It's always such a pleasure for us to share this beautiful creativity with you! Have a lovely day, G45ers!
With Love and Pretty Paper,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Steampunk Spells is probably the most versatile collection ever! Thanks for the projects!
Posted by: Kitty Strydom | November 26, 2013 at 05:13 AM
cool projects!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | November 26, 2013 at 05:29 AM
Love Steampunk Spells and I am always impressed at what the DT creates with it. Cute French Country layout with one adorable kid!
Posted by: Susan Hirsch | November 26, 2013 at 05:39 AM
As usual wonderful projects with great paper.
Posted by: JOYCE | November 26, 2013 at 05:40 AM
Amazing projects!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | November 26, 2013 at 05:40 AM
Adorable projects today. I like Steampunk Spells for so many reasons: colors, patterns, sayings....
Posted by: Mary | November 26, 2013 at 05:42 AM
Love the decorated tag envelope; clever!
Posted by: Jennifer Wolf | November 26, 2013 at 05:44 AM
Steampunk Spells lends itself to endless possibilities! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Diane Ritchie | November 26, 2013 at 05:45 AM
Although the photos & supply list are present with the words "Create one for someone you love by following Nichola's super fun tutorial! Take it away, Nichola!",------I could not find a tutorial. Hope to see one, this project looks delicious.
Posted by: Kathleen Scott | November 26, 2013 at 05:50 AM
Love it all!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | November 26, 2013 at 05:55 AM
I love them all, Steampunk Spells is one of my favs, thanks for the great ideas
Posted by: Deborah Cook | November 26, 2013 at 06:21 AM
Wonderful projects and so funny to me that I created a quick tag this am with Steampunk Spells too before seeing today's blog post!
Posted by: Maggi Harding | November 26, 2013 at 06:21 AM
Absolutely a fantastic layout! Such and adorable baby!
Posted by: Marilaine Fontenot | November 26, 2013 at 06:23 AM
What an adorable layout! love the progression from large to small of the pics.
Posted by: kath White | November 26, 2013 at 06:24 AM
What cute projects. The joke book would be a great idea. My nephew would love that. The journal book is awesome. That is such an adorable picture on the layout. Great job.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | November 26, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Two awesome projects! Very inspiring!
Posted by: Linda H. | November 26, 2013 at 07:06 AM
Adorable layout and a "wicked" journal. Love them.
Posted by: Yolanda | November 26, 2013 at 07:08 AM
I love all things "Steampunk". Thanks for the awesome ideas.
Posted by: Nancy | November 26, 2013 at 07:35 AM
Beautiful projects again. :-)
Posted by: Gitte | November 26, 2013 at 07:55 AM
ADORABLE LO with the toddler licking the beater!! Cool minis, too.
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis in ID | November 26, 2013 at 07:56 AM
Great ideas for thinking outside of the box with Steampunk Spells!
Posted by: Karen Foy | November 26, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Sometimes after a busy day at work, just a few minutes spent at my crafting table lowers my blood pressure. I also appreciate Graphic 45's blog to get my day started. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | November 26, 2013 at 08:12 AM
Everything is gorgeous!! I loveeeeeeeee that book!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | November 26, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Great projects! Would love a tutorial for Susan's journal! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | November 26, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Great inspiration and awesome projects! Just love Steampunk Spells!
Posted by: Liz Russell | November 26, 2013 at 08:35 AM
The French Country Chef baby is such a precious LO. Love the multiple photos all cut out.
The little mini album is gorgeous and so meticulously well done. Awesome work!
And the little lunch box note and envelope from the tag is such a perfect idea for a 10 year old boy. What fun to open your lunch and find a treasure like that! He wouldn't even be embarrassed to share the joke with his envious friends!
Love the work and ideas put into each project. Thank you for sharing them! :)
Posted by: auntie em | November 26, 2013 at 09:10 AM
Wonderful projects!! The Mini Album is really cute.
Posted by: Mary | November 26, 2013 at 09:39 AM
Love all today. The tag made into the envelope with the card is so great Thank you!
Posted by: linda ann murphy | November 26, 2013 at 09:57 AM
Great projects!
Posted by: Kim S (nerdgrl) | November 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM
This is an amazing collection! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Cynthia Jurca | November 26, 2013 at 10:06 AM
totally loving the Journal and such a cool idea for the Steampunk Spells card.
Posted by: Katrina Olive | November 26, 2013 at 10:07 AM
OMG! Absolutely stunning pieces of artwork!!
Posted by: Tricia Cole | November 26, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Awesome journal love the binding and the closing great idea! Card and envelope is too cute !
Posted by: Rosann | November 26, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Such a fabulous journal x x love it x
Posted by: lydia | November 26, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Gotta make that journal! <3
Posted by: jeni cosner | November 26, 2013 at 10:10 AM
I looooooooooove all of the papers and stuffies! I love the journal, it is gorgeous!
Thank you for beautiful papers, accessories and ideas! Very talented artists!!!!!
Posted by: Pam Abel | November 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Love the journal :)
Posted by: Candy Hazzard | November 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful projects, and I adore that layout by Rexene!!
Posted by: Darlene Whalley | November 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Great projects!!!
Posted by: Carolyn T. | November 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM
seriously obsessed with all the steampunk spells projects! i just love it! cant get enough!
Posted by: marnie! | November 26, 2013 at 10:13 AM