Discover The Joy of Matchbook Boxes
Hello G45ers,
Get ready to be wowed with today's amazing ideas for breathtaking altered Matchbook Boxes! You can do so many fabulous things with the Graphic 45 Matchbook Boxes! Today we're going to explore two incredible ideas for turning your Graphic 45 Matchbook Box into a dazzling and decorative shadowbox! You'll see a beautifully sophisticated 8x8 Matchbook Box by Alberto Juarez that's all decked out in our Couture collection. Then Arlene Cuevas will share a bright and cheerful altered Small Matchbook Box featuring our Sweet Sentiments collection. Both of today's creations would be perfect as handmade gifts or beautiful decorations for your home or office. It's inspiration time!
We begin by saying a happy hello 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 a stunning Secret Garden layout that was recently uploaded to our Facebook page by Mary Longberry. Love is abundant in this bright and colorful LO! The beautiful central photo only adds to the warmth and cheer of this fabulous creation, as beautiful fussy cut elements and pretty embellishments coordinate perfectly! We encourage you all to check out the Graphic 45 Facbeook page for fun and fabulous inspiration!
Graphic 45 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Graphic45
And now it's time to explore some great ideas for Matchbook Boxes! Here we have Alberto's beautiful Couture altered 8x8 Matchbook Box. He let our new Couture collection inspire him to create this elegant shadowbox that features gorgeous fussy cut elements, lavish paper layering and some fun coordinating embellishments. The Graphic 45 Matchbook Boxes are the perfect canvas to allow your imagination to run wild! You can see how perfectly the bold colors and vivid designs of Couture really stand out in this amazing creation. By layering the Couture cardstock Flowers and Banners, Alberto created a lot of gorgeous dimension in this pretty shadowbox. Get inspired to create your own unique shadowbox with your favorite Graphic 45 collection!
Supplies:
Couture 6x6 patterns and solids pad
Distress Ink Tea Die
Next up is this darling Sweet Sentiments altered Small Matchbook Box by Arlene. This is the perfect idea for a handmade treasure for Valentine's Day, Easter or spring! You can see how Arlene created an elegant scene in her shadowbox by adding some pretty flower embellishments to accentuate the fresh floral designs in Sweet Sentiments. She also added some of the gorgeous new Graphic 45 Shabby Chic Metal Staples which coordinate perfectly with this lovely collection! Pretty Chipboard Die-Cut pieces also add to the charm of this exquisite box. The possibilities for perfect shadowboxes are endless with Graphic 45 papers and Matchbook Boxes! Have fun creating one for yourself or someone you love!
Supplies:
Sweet Sentiments papers: Heart Song, Be My Valentine
Staples: Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keys, Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Key Holes, Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Brads, Shabby Chic Door Pull
I Am Roses Flowers, rose buds and sprays
Lindy’s Stamp Gang Starburst Spray: Frozen Jack Frost
Ranger Diamond Stickles
E6000
Glossy Accents
Hot glue
Gesso
White Acrylic paint
Mod Podge
We hope you all got some great ideas for working with Graphic 45 Matchbook Boxes today! You would be amazed how much fun you can have with these versatile products! Big thanks to Alberto and Arlene for their fantastic work today! We will be back tomorrow with more bright ideas to rejuvenate your day! We hope you'll come back and see us! Thank you all so much for joining us today. Have a glorious day, G45ers!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
'I LOVE THE MATCHBOXES". They are beautiful, thanks for the great ideas.
Posted by: Deborah Cook | January 21, 2014 at 05:04 AM
I think I might have to find one of your matchboxes and create something. Such a great way to add depth to a piece.
Posted by: Mary | January 21, 2014 at 05:07 AM
Love the layout and the boxes!
Posted by: Kitty Strydom | January 21, 2014 at 05:09 AM
Matchboxes & Bookboxes are the coolest and most fun to see the transformations taking place.
Posted by: Jan Elmore | January 21, 2014 at 05:28 AM
Such gorgeous matchbook box projects!! I especially love the Sweet Sentiments one! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | January 21, 2014 at 05:31 AM
These are darling match boxes!
Posted by: Katie Hurley | January 21, 2014 at 05:43 AM
Thank you for the email with scrapping ideas and the heads-up about this week's typography gift collection prize pack. It is amazing and I would love to win it.
Posted by: Brenda B | January 21, 2014 at 06:04 AM
Amazing projects!!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | January 21, 2014 at 06:07 AM
Stunning art!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | January 21, 2014 at 06:16 AM
Mary Longberry, your layout is stunning. I love Arlene's Sweet Sentiments box
Posted by: Mary Reppe | January 21, 2014 at 06:26 AM
Love the altered matchboxes! thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Liz Russell | January 21, 2014 at 06:26 AM
The Sweet Sentiments matchbox is my fave! It looks so delicate & feminine that I can't resist it!
Posted by: Lynda | January 21, 2014 at 06:56 AM
Very nice!
Posted by: Sue B. | January 21, 2014 at 07:03 AM
Hello!
I love the matchbook boxes! One of my favorite ways to use the wonderful Graphic 45 paper collections! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara D Ramsey | January 21, 2014 at 07:09 AM
What lovely projects ! The little box would make a super nice Valentine card too
Posted by: Barb Parker | January 21, 2014 at 07:29 AM
Great ideas and inspiration!!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis in ID | January 21, 2014 at 07:45 AM
These are both amazing. I absolutely love them.
Posted by: Debbi Mann | January 21, 2014 at 07:51 AM
Gorgeous altered boxes!
Posted by: Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B | January 21, 2014 at 08:03 AM
Very pretty matchbox projects!
Posted by: Sleigh | January 21, 2014 at 08:06 AM
Beautiful projects xx
Posted by: Vanessa Shaw | January 21, 2014 at 08:17 AM
Awesome inspiration this morning! Thanks Graphic 45 and your team for all of your work and efforts!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | January 21, 2014 at 08:25 AM
lovin the matchboxes!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | January 21, 2014 at 08:33 AM
Beautiful ...love the matchboxes and the layout is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Susan Hirsch | January 21, 2014 at 08:54 AM
Lovely layout .. and the boxes are so cute. TFS
Posted by: Lynn G. | January 21, 2014 at 08:55 AM
Great boxes!
Posted by: Linda B | January 21, 2014 at 09:00 AM
The scrapbooking page from Facebook is really beautiful. I like that the colors chosen coordinate with the photo. Beautiful!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | January 21, 2014 at 09:19 AM
Beautiful boxes!
Posted by: Brenda B | January 21, 2014 at 09:27 AM
Wow, I love these match boxes!
Posted by: Eva R. | January 21, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Lovely! I must try one of these!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | January 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM
i love the ideas, very beautiful
Posted by: Heather Thompson | January 21, 2014 at 10:22 AM
This is so romantic, love all the colors and prints, so soft and delicate. Think I will have to try this project soon.
Posted by: judy golden | January 21, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Kayla F. | January 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Love what you've done with these match boxes!!
Posted by: kath White | January 21, 2014 at 11:04 AM
So pretty!
Posted by: Lisa Perfetti | January 21, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Mary Longberry, thank you for sharing your beautiful scrap layout. It is stunning. Your lovely work really makes me feel the love that you put into making it.
Both of the matchboxes are lovely, I just never think to make something like them. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Ann Richards | January 21, 2014 at 11:31 AM
Love the matchbox boxes! So pretty!
Posted by: Cherie | January 21, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Gorgeous creations, I just love those new silver drawer pulls. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Rea Custer | January 21, 2014 at 12:19 PM
I LOVE those boxes, they are just my kind of thing. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: AnnieS | January 21, 2014 at 12:50 PM
All of your collections are must haves. The projects are awesome!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | January 21, 2014 at 01:19 PM
These projects are terrific. I'll have to buy some boxes next time I order stuff.
Posted by: JOYCE | January 21, 2014 at 01:32 PM