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
Seriously, there is no place like Graphic 45. Such wonderful ideas that provide inspiration and joy.
Posted by: Dot Griffin | January 23, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Definitely over-the-top projects today! I would never have thought about making either one!
Posted by: Lynda | January 23, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Another beautiful paper collection. All of the projects are so inspiring. Hope I see my name in the list of winners. Thanks!
Posted by: Konnie Wren | January 23, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Both projects today are totally amazing! I love that gorgeous cake! It would so beautiful at a bridal shower, wouldn't it? And the altered spool is pure genius! I love the way your designers think outside the box!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | January 23, 2014 at 10:18 AM
Fabulous - I would love to do the spool!
Posted by: Glennis F | January 23, 2014 at 10:21 AM
I just love this blog, it really makes my day. So many gorgeous things to try. I just got my Sweet Sentiments Paper Pads today . They are super.
Posted by: Paula Cowell | January 23, 2014 at 10:41 AM
The cake looks yummy and I love the spool. Would love to win this prize Pack!
Posted by: Debbi Mann | January 23, 2014 at 10:45 AM
I really like your projects today. I have been saving empty thread spools since I was little. I even have a great deal of Very old wooden ones with the tops still on. Great way to use and share with others.
Posted by: orlie | January 23, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Love the cake inspiration for this project...very nice interpretation. The spool is interesting. I never would have thought of this on my own.
Posted by: Martie Rollin | January 23, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Great project, love them all
Posted by: steph | January 23, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Awesome creations and collection. Great idea with the spool and so lovely. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Rea Custer | January 23, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Oh!! The cake boxes are just beautiful. Love the spool too. You Ladies are so talented, good job. Thanks for showing us these great projects.
Posted by: Dee F | January 23, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Wonderful projects and a great prize. Thank you for a chance to win.
Posted by: Diana Pyeatt | January 23, 2014 at 11:18 AM
Oh my gosh, both are beautiful projects !! Seriously HAVE to get the Couture collection, it is stunning!! Tfs :))
Posted by: caroline | January 23, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Love all your beautiful papers and amazing projects!
Posted by: Marijke Maris | January 23, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Wow! Great projects!
Posted by: Galachko | January 23, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Oh how fantastic - I have just bought some Couture paper - LOVE it!
Posted by: AnnieS. | January 23, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Wonderful projects!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | January 23, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Loved the projects--especially the altered spool. Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
Posted by: Anne | January 23, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Two very creative projects that are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | January 23, 2014 at 12:38 PM
Wooowww!!! Ese proyecto con el carrete de hilo con la colección Couture, es increíble, me encanta!!!
Posted by: Esther Ortega | January 23, 2014 at 12:44 PM
These are gorgeous pieces! Love them!
Posted by: Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B | January 23, 2014 at 01:01 PM
Love the altered art. The papers are so gorgeous.
Posted by: Alison Johnson | January 23, 2014 at 01:11 PM
Lovely inspiration to try in this cold weather.
Posted by: Pat Peele | January 23, 2014 at 01:21 PM
The cake is beautiful and there are no calories ♥
Posted by: Jackie QH | January 23, 2014 at 01:37 PM
I don't know how you guys do it! The most AMAZING projects!!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 23, 2014 at 01:39 PM
lovely
Posted by: {vicki} | January 23, 2014 at 01:46 PM
Thanks for another day of inspiring projects. Love Miranda's cake! I might have to try to make one too.
Posted by: Debbie A Smith | January 23, 2014 at 02:00 PM
What great projects, as usual. The cake is awesome, and the little spool would be so much fun to make. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | January 23, 2014 at 02:09 PM
Both of today's projects are so wonderful. The spool idea is right up my alley. I have a jar of old spools just waiting to be altered.
Posted by: Linda | January 23, 2014 at 02:22 PM
What a cute idea!
Posted by: Sue B. | January 23, 2014 at 02:32 PM
Love them both but I have to say that cake is a must try!
Posted by: Linda Bell | January 23, 2014 at 02:42 PM
I love that faux cake box!!!
Posted by: Karen Mallory | January 23, 2014 at 03:08 PM
Such clever projects!
Posted by: Tona | January 23, 2014 at 03:09 PM
Wow these projects just blow me away the work and creativity that go into them good on them!!! Wish my brain worked like that.. I love graphic45 and thanks for the inspiration... Sara
Posted by: sara mcdowall | January 23, 2014 at 03:16 PM
G45 always gives a 'WOW' with inspiration, projects and products.. thank you!
Posted by: Sleigh | January 23, 2014 at 04:00 PM
Wonderul, creative projects. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | January 23, 2014 at 04:22 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: lexi | January 23, 2014 at 04:23 PM
So cute! Would love to win!
Posted by: Kim R | January 23, 2014 at 04:57 PM
The spool idea is so creative! Would love a chance to win the Typography collection. I would just add it to what I already own!
Posted by: Marla Grimsrud | January 23, 2014 at 05:08 PM