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
wow, just love the cake and spool. Such talent everywhere.
Posted by: Linda K | January 23, 2014 at 06:02 PM
The tiered cake is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Donna Nuce | January 23, 2014 at 06:03 PM
The cake is spectacular! You have such a clever Design Team!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | January 23, 2014 at 06:20 PM
Wow! what beautiful projects.
Posted by: Marsha | January 23, 2014 at 06:24 PM
Oh Wow ... how fun and creative are both these projects! That cake box just amazing... with all those gorgeous folds!
Altered spool ...omg I love it... love that Couture Collection... just so awesome how Denise used the stickers, and those embellishments and the fabulous button closure... I love it !!!
Posted by: Rosann | January 23, 2014 at 06:39 PM
CRAZY NUTS OVER ALL THE GRAPHIC 45! LOVE THOSE TYPOGRAPHY TAGS.
Posted by: CHERYL JONES | January 23, 2014 at 10:10 PM
Wow, I just love that cake box!! So fun and so beautiful!
Posted by: karenladd | January 23, 2014 at 10:35 PM
You truly are best! I love your new paper lines and the inspiration they bring! Thanks for doing such a generous give a way!
Posted by: Johnna Moore | January 23, 2014 at 10:39 PM
I always love your DT projects! LOVE that cake inspired tiered box!
Posted by: shartl | January 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Gorgeous projects fantastic paper collection. G45 again you have a winning team.
Posted by: Rose Street | January 23, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Stunning Typography collection prize, I so would love to win this collection.
Magnificent cake box tutorial, so much paper pleating, but absolutely magnificent !!
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | January 23, 2014 at 11:53 PM
That spool is just the neatest thing! Such a clever idea! I will definitely try making one. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | January 24, 2014 at 12:02 AM
Oh my god, I really LOVE these projects here, especially the cake hit me really hard, and I just got the most wonderful idea for it, as I´ve already been asked to make a keepsake for one of my daughters girlsfriends, who´s getting married here in the spring, and this would be perfect, I think.
Thanks so much for the great tut here too, and mostly the great idea.
Have a wonderful week-end ahead everyone and lots of crafty fun.
Posted by: Maryann | January 24, 2014 at 12:07 AM
A spool book! Yes! Gotta make me one now! Mahalo for always sharing inspirational projects.
Posted by: HawaiianLibrarian | January 24, 2014 at 12:12 AM
These projects are awesome! I love the altered spool and they would make awesome gifts.
Posted by: DeborahDOH | January 24, 2014 at 03:43 AM
The cake box is gorgeous!! On a different note~~~I'm from Texas originally, so I love your accent! I have a question...I always seem to buy the wrong glue sticks. Can you tell me what gun & glue sticks you used on your amazing project? THX!
Posted by: karen christanell | January 24, 2014 at 04:15 AM
Wow, didn't realize it was made from 3 boxes! what a fab idea, it is beautiful! Love the paper as well,
Posted by: Jody | January 24, 2014 at 04:20 AM
I'm always amazed at the creativity of your designers. The roll of fabric is one of a kind! Miranda's project is so ... her. Her projects are always fabulous, and this is no exception. Thanks again for the inspiration. Jess
Posted by: Jessica | January 24, 2014 at 04:20 AM
I would be honored to win this collection ... it's one of my favorites. It reminds me of my late father, a printer!
Posted by: SuZeQ | January 24, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Wow! Amazing projects!
Posted by: Noreen | January 24, 2014 at 06:24 AM
I always look forward to seeing the new paper lines and fabulous creations from the DT. Can't wait to see what's next to inspire me!
Posted by: Renee Collier | January 24, 2014 at 06:44 AM
Wow! These projects are amazing! I really love the spool! I would have never thought of the muslin, but so inexpensive! I will have to try this for sure!
Posted by: Cricut Couple | January 24, 2014 at 06:52 AM
The altered spool is genius! See why I never throw anything away?
Posted by: Darlene Propp | January 24, 2014 at 09:22 AM
Wow such an awesome cakestand. All the projects are incredibly fun.marg0006 at Verizon dot net
Posted by: maida | January 25, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Beautiful projects full of creativity. Thank you for the inspiration. Really loving that couture collection.
Posted by: Barbara Weber | January 26, 2014 at 04:51 AM
I am so impressed with the talent you have on your team. I am in love with all of your papers. Keep up the good work and never stop creating.
Posted by: Frances | February 13, 2014 at 09:39 PM