Discover Vintage Style With Altered Art
Hello G45ers,
We're bringing style and vintage charm to your day with some gorgeous ideas for handmade altered art today! It is such a rewarding feeling to take an ordinary object and turn it into a work of art using Graphic 45 papers and Staples! Today we're excited to share two fabulous ideas that are filled with classic Graphic 45 vintage elegance! You'll see some amazing stacked cake boxes by Miranda Edney that feature our collection A Ladies' Diary. Then Denise Johnson will wow you with a fabulous Couture altered spool! You're going to be amazed at how these talented artists transformed these basic items into true treasures! Get ready for some fun!
Just a quick reminder about the wonderful prize giveaway we're having this week on our blog! Today is your last chance to enter to win this amazing Typography prize pack! This beautiful prize contains a Typography 8x8 paper pad, Stickers, Chipboard Die-Cut, Tags & Pockets, Tag Album Staples and Metal Hinges! That's a $35 value! A random winner will be announced on our blog tomorrow! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win!
Creating gorgeous vintage-inspired crafts is easy with Graphic 45! Just look at Miranda's incredible altered boxes featuring A Ladies' Diary! You can find inexpensive stacking boxes at most discount stores and craft shops. Dress them up in your favorite Graphic 45 papers and Staples and you've got a timeless work of art for your home or office! Altered boxes like this also make perfect gifts for friends and family! Unlock the charm and beauty of altered art with Graphic 45! There's even a wonderful video tutorial that Miranda created to show you how to create your own exquisite stacked cake boxes! Wow! Take it away, Miranda!
"I have a deep affection for beautiful cakes! I see them all over Pinterest and always save them. My inspiration for this box came from that. I see myself attempting many more! This was very easy to do, just using half “rosettes.” You can recreate one of this very quickly, and they make beautiful home decor!" -Miranda
Video Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg7TBbamocI
Supplies:
A Ladies Diary Paper Pad
Graphic 45 Staples Ornate Metal Key
May Arts Ribbon
Buttons
Twine
Bling
Candlestick
Paper Mache Nesting Boxes
Here is another perfectly vintage-inspired piece of altered art. Here we have Denise's fabulous altered spool featuring Couture! This is such a fun and clever idea! This marvelous creation features some clever uses for the Couture Cling Stamps, Chipboard Die-Cuts and pretty papers. Since Couture is a collection that's dedicated to vintage fashion, it's all too fitting that Denise decided to create a beautiful altered spool! You can have so much fun getting creative with Couture! Let Denise's creation inspire you to create a perfect piece of altered art with elegant vintage-inspired style!
Supplies:
Buttons
Ribbon
Wooden Spool
That's all for today, G45ers. We hope you got some great ideas for altered art you'd like to create with your favorite Graphic 45 collection! Don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment today for your chance to win that amazing Typography prize pack! We will announce a winner on tomorrow's blog, along with more stunning craft inspiration! Big thanks to Miranda and Denise for their gorgeous creations today! We wish you all a happy, crafty day!
Your Pals in Paper,
Team Graphic 45
This cake looks good enough to eat! Also looks like fun to make.
Posted by: Susan Zacher | January 23, 2014 at 05:06 AM
Always inspiring.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | January 23, 2014 at 05:14 AM
I have stacks of boxes all over my house. Now I need to make a tiered cake out of them - beautiful! Love the spool of Couture.
Posted by: Mary | January 23, 2014 at 05:17 AM
Love all your beautiful papers and inspiring project ideas
Posted by: Lorraine Busbridge | January 23, 2014 at 05:31 AM
Here in the Wisconsin deep freeze I have lots of crafting time and was running out of ideas. Thanks for sharing the delicious cake. Yum!
Posted by: Mary Reppe | January 23, 2014 at 05:38 AM
I love the cake!!! I took pictures of the spool at CHA and thought it was so beautiful and appreciated the talent!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | January 23, 2014 at 05:38 AM
Yummy cake!!
Posted by: kath White | January 23, 2014 at 05:39 AM
I love the altered box cake it is fantastic. I will be making that!!!!
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | January 23, 2014 at 05:41 AM
These are amazing. As always fine inspiration. Everything is so pretty. Thanks. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | January 23, 2014 at 05:51 AM
Perhaps mixed media crafting isn't that scary afterall; these projects are very pretty.
Posted by: Jan Elmore | January 23, 2014 at 05:58 AM
Amazing projects. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Posted by: Yolanda | January 23, 2014 at 06:03 AM
I ❤ vintage inspired altered art! Just one of the reasons I love G45!
Posted by: M-C Graves | January 23, 2014 at 06:04 AM
Beautiful projects from exquisite papers-thanks for the daily inspiration!
Posted by: Jersey Lady | January 23, 2014 at 06:06 AM
Amazing ideas. Really love the cake.
Posted by: Diane J | January 23, 2014 at 06:07 AM
great projects! especially the spool, what a clever and creative project!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | January 23, 2014 at 06:08 AM
So very clever!!! Love them all!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | January 23, 2014 at 06:34 AM
starting my 2nd Mother Goose mini today. Love the graphics!!
Posted by: Judy Webb | January 23, 2014 at 06:42 AM
Wonderful projects! Love waking up and checking your blog for such fun inspiration.
Posted by: Liz Russell | January 23, 2014 at 06:46 AM
The cake boxes are so creatively amazing!! Both projects are inspiring.
Posted by: Mary Longberry | January 23, 2014 at 06:57 AM
More fun goodies to play with
Posted by: Bethany S | January 23, 2014 at 07:00 AM
OH MY! LOVE the Cake Boxes!!! I am going to give them a try!!! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | January 23, 2014 at 07:29 AM
Just so yummy!!! What a novel idea!!!
I just love this paper line!
Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: stampinglyn | January 23, 2014 at 07:39 AM
Just love seeing the new ideas and tutorials. As usual they're great projects.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Shirley Flowers | January 23, 2014 at 07:51 AM
What an adorable cake! I think I could do that....and I'm definitely giving it a try. Woo Hoo!
Mary
Posted by: mary puskar | January 23, 2014 at 07:53 AM
this cake is gorgeous....love your ideas. Just a note....the tutorial video is not working right..stops when you start cutting strips...hope you can fix it...I would love to see the rest...
Thanks so much :)
Posted by: Linda | January 23, 2014 at 07:54 AM
The best kind of cake...no calories! Great projects.
Posted by: Pammy B | January 23, 2014 at 07:56 AM
Can we say, "Over the top awesome!!!" WOW - what a great way to start the day with these two fabulous projects! Thank you.
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | January 23, 2014 at 08:03 AM
Beautiful projects shown today! I especially love the "cakes" --- what a clever use of half rosettes. Now I have to try making some!
Posted by: Myra Skidmore | January 23, 2014 at 08:19 AM
Love all the great creations and G45 is the BEST!! LOVE IT!!
Posted by: barbara f | January 23, 2014 at 08:59 AM
Beautiful cake...just marvelous! WOW! Always wonderful ideas and inspiration....
Posted by: SUZI Q | January 23, 2014 at 09:01 AM
Very cleaver projects.
Posted by: Linda B | January 23, 2014 at 09:04 AM
Miranda and Denise, thank you for sharing your wonderful creations. The altered spool is a project I would not have thought of. The box cake is amazing, I can see that used for a bridal or baby shower.
Posted by: Ann Richards | January 23, 2014 at 09:24 AM
Can't wait to get started on the spool project. Looks like so much fun! Would be great as gifts for my "sewing" friends.
Posted by: Luise Cameron | January 23, 2014 at 09:29 AM
Two great projects...awesome inspiration and a chance to win a great prize. It is a glorious day in G45 land today!
Posted by: Susan Hirsch | January 23, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Clever ideas! I love the Couture collection.
Posted by: Nancy | January 23, 2014 at 09:36 AM
I absolutely love your papers. Can't find them locally so have to order from Amazon. I am such a fan of your designs. That spool is amazing.
Posted by: Beth Recio | January 23, 2014 at 09:40 AM
Ilove the creativity&especially the beautiful papers?I'm just longing to win some!
Posted by: Tema Ostrega | January 23, 2014 at 09:53 AM
These are both such inspired projects! Love this collection!
Posted by: Sarah Routledge | January 23, 2014 at 10:03 AM
I love to see this fantastic inspiration!
Posted by: Amante del Papel | January 23, 2014 at 10:04 AM
lOvE the AlTeRed ArT ProJeCtS!!!!!
Posted by: Cathy Hunt | January 23, 2014 at 10:06 AM