Announcing the Steampunk Soiree!
Hello G45ers,
Oh joy, it's Friday! We've got some glorious inspiration to share with you today! We're teaming up with our friends at Epic Paper Arts to support their incredible Steampunk Soiree event that's happening in Washington D.C. in August 2014! Today we'll be sharing some gorgeous Steampunk Spells crafts that are sure to get you excited about this fantastic event! Plus we're welcoming back a great friend as the new Graphic 45 Special Project Designer! You all may remember Jim, The Gentleman Crafter, from the 2012 Graphic 45 Design Team. Well he's back and we're thrilled about his new and wonderful role here at Graphic 45! Today we're celebrating all things Steampunk, including fabulous creations from Kathryn Krieger, Kathy Orta and Jim, The Gentleman Crafter! This is going to be a great day!
Lets begin by announcing this week's blog prize winner! We chose today's winner at random from comments left on our Facebook page. And the winner is...
-Mitz Zee: "great give-a-way... so many ideas of what to do with it.."
Congratulations, Mitz Zee! Please email us with your shipping information at info@g45papers.com to claim your prize! This is the gorgeous Sweet Sentiments prize that Mitz Zee won today. We have a wonderful new prize giveaway every week here on the Graphic 45 blog. Stay tuned for more inspiration and chances to win fabulous prizes!
We are so excited to tell you about the amazing Steampunk Soiree event that's happening in August of 2014! We're teaming up with Epic Paper Arts and some brilliant designers to support this fantastic event! If you love Steampunk then you wont want to miss this! Read all about the Steampunk Soiree and visit the Epic Paper Arts website to sign up!
About Epic Arts:
Epic Paper Arts is a new mixed media and paper crafting company dedicated to presenting the highest quality retreats, classes and events. They are partnering with the finest artists and educators, hosting at luxurious venues in world class cities and introducing creative products from innovative manufacturers like Graphic 45.
Join them August 2014 for Steampunk Soiree, a three day, three night, all-inclusive retreat at the beautiful Hyatt Dulles near Washington, DC. Steampunk Soiree tickets include hotel accommodations, all meals, four classes taught by three top instructors and lots more! Teachers for Steampunk 2014 are Jim Hankins, Kathryn Krieger and Kathy Orta.
The highlight of this event will be the Steampunk fashion show and costume party with over a thousand dollars of prizes awarded for most popular costumes and accessories. Click here for further details and to register for Steampunk Soiree 2014.
http://www.epiccraftingevents.com/
This first Steampunk Spells project was created by the amazing Kathryn Krieger. You may remember Kathryn as being a Graphic 45 Featured Artist a couple of years ago. Well she's still inspiring people with her amazing crafts! Read about Kathryn's fabulous style and check out the beautiful Steampunk Spells keepsake chest that she created for the Steampunk Soiree! It's absolutely marvelous!
About Kathryn Krieger:
A professional scrapbooker, mixed media paper artist and brilliant educator, Kathryn Krieger creates unique works of art and practical tutorials to inspire paper crafters and memory keepers. Known for her fun and entertaining teaching style, her educational videos have been viewed millions of times by crafters all over the world. Kathryn brings crafters together online for community building and education. She hosts regular live web broadcasts and maintains a lively message board where crafters can connect with each other and share their works of art. You can see Kathryn's work on her website.
Here is Kathryn's gorgeous Steampunk Spells chest! Made entirely from paper and chipboard, this chest holds 48 4"x6" photos easily and looks wonderful just sitting on a shelf. Once it’s unlatched, it opens to reveal two different albums inside. The first album is an adorable little hardback book in a front pocket, sized perfectly for holding your favorite photos. The second album holds a series of 5”x7” cards for larger photos or standard photos with room for embellishments. Detailed instructions for this project are available for purchase from Kathryn on her website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUF7Cdfd-Gk&feature=youtu.be
Next we're going to share a gorgeous gift box created by Kathy Orta! This is such a fun and functional craft and it definitely highlights the amazing versatility of Steampunk Spells! This beautiful box opens to reveal a gift card holder and mini album! This is such a gorgeous idea for a fun handmade gift! Take a look at Kathy's lovely video tour and get inspired to create your own special treasure with Steampunk Spells!
About Kathy Orta:
Known as the "Paper Phenomenon" for her amazing projects and innovative paper-crafting techniques, Kathy Orta is a published author, experienced educator and creative inspiration. A love for paper crafting and home decor started her on a journey of creating unique scrapbooks and paper crafts. Kathy has created many 3-D projects, home decor pieces, custom mini albums and more than 100 educational videos. You can see Kathy's work on her website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_n-3XNi25M&feature=youtu.be
Next we're going to share an awe-inspiring Steampunk Spells clock created by Jim, The Gentleman Crafter. Jim is such a talented artist and we are thrilled to welcome him on board as a new Special Projects Designer for Graphic 45. As you can see in this extraordinary work of art, Jim has an incredible knack for creating crafts that are "outside the box." His imagination is out of this world and he is also exceptionally skilled at using clever techniques to create his breathtaking crafts. We are so excited to see what the future holds with Jim back on our team! Behold, this remarkable clock that Jim created for the Steampunk Soiree event!
About Jim:
Full of Southern charm, Jim Hankins is truly a Gentleman Crafter! He dazzles and entertains weekly on his live Takeout Tuesday web classes. Known for creating intricate 3-D art projects and his use of innovative mixed media techniques, Jim has designed projects for Graphic 45, Tim Holtz and Dyan Reaveley of Ranger Industries. An avid blogger, YouTube instructor and educator at large, Jim loves traveling the country, teaching classes online and in person and reaching out to fellow crafters to share his love of techniques and construction. You can see Jim's work on his website: The Gentleman Crafter
"The Steampunk Spells Clock was designed after an old mantle clock. I've steamed it up a bit and added a few gears! It keeps time beautifully and when you need a little amusement, crank the shaft on the right side and watch the gears turn "Clockwise" inside the body of the clock..." -Jim
Supplies:
OMG what incredible projects!!!
Posted by: Maggi Harding | December 20, 2013 at 05:06 AM
Holy cow!!!! What an amazing team of awesome steampunkyness!!! It's my dream team of steampunk crafters all coming together!!
I hope I can make it to DC in August for this!
Posted by: Kerry | December 20, 2013 at 05:10 AM
Awesome!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | December 20, 2013 at 05:17 AM
Wow, just wow!
Posted by: linda ann murphy | December 20, 2013 at 05:30 AM
That looks to be a fun event!
Posted by: Laurinda | December 20, 2013 at 05:34 AM
absolute knock-out stunners! They're all fantastic - but that clock just rings my chimes! Outstanding work, all!
Posted by: Tristan Robin Blakeman | December 20, 2013 at 06:00 AM
I HAVE TO win the Lotto! I want to go there! I love everything Steampunk and Papercrafting! Love the projects! Welcome, sir!
Posted by: Kitty Strydom | December 20, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Always beautiful, inspiring product and projects!
Posted by: Sheila Briere | December 20, 2013 at 06:10 AM
Amazing projects
Posted by: Pam bray | December 20, 2013 at 06:24 AM
"Welcome back Jim", steampunk is my favorite style of all time...yeah!! I hope i can go to the steampunk soiree. Going to ask my husband if we can go. He doesn't craft paper but he helps me a lot because he is a master carpenter, I think he would enjoy the show, or he can drop me off and go sight seeing...lol. thanks for the info, i have never been to any of these art events, it would be a dream come true. I would be over the moon to meet Kathy Orta and everyone else too. thank you so much.
Posted by: Deborah Cook | December 20, 2013 at 06:33 AM
So excited to see Jim back on your team! His clock is truly amazing!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | December 20, 2013 at 06:34 AM
OMG Great Amazing projects....
Posted by: Ray Ann | December 20, 2013 at 06:39 AM
Your steampunk collection is one of my favorites. I made my son in-law a bunch of coffins for his 40th birthday and lined the inside with those papers I fussy cut many images to embellish the outside. I used dye ink rollers to stain the wood. I had so much fun making those coffins. It was one of the first projects I completed and was truly happy with them. Thank you so much for making products that inspire us and for doing these amazing blog hops and craft projects and of course the fantastic giveaways.
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | December 20, 2013 at 06:39 AM
OMG! LOVE the treasure box and the clock is amazing!!! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | December 20, 2013 at 06:42 AM
I also LOVE Steampunk papers and projects. I usually end up hoarding the papers waiting for the perfect project to come along. Loving Kathy's book and box project.
Posted by: Jocelyn Cazier | December 20, 2013 at 06:43 AM
So excited that Jim has returned to G45! He is such an inspiration. Great steampunk projects today. I'm already signed up for the Steampunk Soirée. It's going to be great fun!
Posted by: Sharon Young | December 20, 2013 at 07:03 AM
Beautiful steam punk projects!
Posted by: Gavi S | December 20, 2013 at 07:20 AM
OH MY GOSH... LOVE the Clock!!!! So much inspiration in this post from all of the designers!!!
Posted by: Lyneen | December 20, 2013 at 07:29 AM
You know I really like steam punk but it kind of intimidates me. I haven't had the courage to try any steam punk projects yet.
Posted by: LeeAnne Schroeder | December 20, 2013 at 07:40 AM
All the contributors are wonderful-but I especially want to say-"Welcome back, Jim" I can't wait to see what else you come up with-the clock is fabulous!
Posted by: Anne V | December 20, 2013 at 07:43 AM
What fabulous creative projects!
Posted by: Bernice Pierre | December 20, 2013 at 07:44 AM
Fantastic projects!!!!!
Posted by: Mickie | December 20, 2013 at 07:51 AM
What a fabulous event by such amazing artists!
Posted by: Dana | December 20, 2013 at 07:58 AM
Amazing and so much fun!!! Yay for Jim being back!
Posted by: shanna | December 20, 2013 at 08:20 AM
love this paper line, too...I too because I love all the G45 paper lines. Great projects, love the video tutorial@ Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | December 20, 2013 at 08:21 AM
OMG SO SUPER!!! LOVE G45!
So glad I will be a part of this Epic Event!!
Already signed up and am looking forward to a FABULOUS weekend with ALL of the artist and super friends!!
Hugs
Lorianna
Posted by: Lorianna | December 20, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Maybe one day, if I keep working on it, I could make something as wonderful as the above projects. I must say I am partial to Gentleman Jim's is wow!
Posted by: Christine Cuthbert | December 20, 2013 at 08:33 AM
Wonderful people paired up with terrific products getting together to share their world with us! superkalifrajelistic !! We love our crafting world! Thank you all so much
Posted by: Cheri Goldsmith | December 20, 2013 at 08:36 AM
Wicked Awesome ( the kids used to say ) !! Way cool projects !!!
SO GLAD TO SEE JIM joining you He's BEYOND Amazingly talented, super creative; King of Steampunk !!!
Posted by: Rosann | December 20, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Awesome projects!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | December 20, 2013 at 08:58 AM
Gorgeous Projects ! I wish I could follow one of these workshops one day in Europe. I'm happy for Jim because he deserves it and also Kathy with her fabulous tutorials on youtube. thanks all of you to embellish our lives !
Posted by: nadine | December 20, 2013 at 09:03 AM
Awesomeness! Love Jim!!!!! Welcome back!!!!! getting excited to see what he comes up with next!
Posted by: Fran Smith | December 20, 2013 at 09:05 AM
On my way to Texas to pick up my grandson so I am using my phone but I had to say WELCOME BACK JIM!!! I am so excited this is fabulous news!!
Posted by: Jeanann | December 20, 2013 at 09:21 AM
i love Graphic 45!!! esp. Steampunk!!! sure wish our local Joann's carried Graphic 45 products!!!
Posted by: Renee Robinson | December 20, 2013 at 09:38 AM
amazing!!!
Posted by: Amante del Papel | December 20, 2013 at 09:42 AM
I'm still hoarding my Steampunk paper pad that I bought at a craft show in June ... So I finally just ordered another paper pad so that I would actually have one to use! So many amazing projects! Where to start ....?
Posted by: Chinnu | December 20, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | December 20, 2013 at 10:29 AM
I've died and gone to heaven!!!
Posted by: bobbie | December 20, 2013 at 10:39 AM
So happy that my lovely friend, Jim Hankins, is back with G45. He is so inspirational it almost blows my mind. Good luck always, Jim, on your new venture!
Posted by: Kathy Cora | December 20, 2013 at 10:42 AM
All the projects are totally amazing! Thank you for featuring these wonderful paper artists!
Posted by: Barbara Albrecht | December 20, 2013 at 10:49 AM