3 Ways to Update your Home Decor with Graphic 45
Good morning G45ers,
Have you been in the mood to update some things, recently? It's the time of year where you've either had lots of snow days or the holidays have slowed down and you finally have time to re-imagine some of those spaces that have been on your to-do list. We have some great items to inspire your space! We have a jaw-dropping altered Botanical Tea coffee grinder from Miranda Edney. Then, a great set of Good ol' Sport altered blocks by Nichola Battilana. To close out the blog, we will share a great chalkboard using French Country by Olga Struk! You will run from your computer to do some sprucing!
First, here's a little reminder of the incredible contest going on this week...and they're some retired collections! That's truly the best part. How fun! All you need to do is comment here on the blog or on our Facebook to win. We'll announce the winner tomorrow, so comment today! Here's another peek at the goodies up for grabs...
This next Botanical Tea project by Miranda is perfect for a centerpiece, for display, or decor for your next tea party. This is just an amazing piece of altered art.
"I found this old timey coffee grinder in a thrift shop awhile back. I knew G45 paper was in order, but wasn’t sure which line. Then ….. BEHOLD…. Botanical Tea! Swoon! I just can’t stop using this one! It very well may be….my favorite line to date! There , I said it :)
Anyways I crackle painted the top rounded bowl grinder. The rest was covered with paper! Add some spanish moss to the top and decorate your nest however you want! I had a start to finish on this, unfortunately the video file was 'corrupted.' If you have any questions , I’d be glad to help :)" -Miranda
Love the way Miranda let some of the coffee grinder still peek through, but covered with strips of paper. What a great shabby chic touch!
Supply List:
Botanical Tea-Botanical Tea
Botanical Tea-Flora
Botanical Tea-Fauna
Botanical Tea-Hello Friend
Graphic 45 Staples
Shabby Chic Door Pull
May Arts Ribbon
Laces
Spanish Moss
Pearls
Resin Frame
Ginas Designs Chipboards
Prima Flowers
Nichola created some great Good ol' Sport altered blocks that would be perfect for a masculine study, a child's bedroom, or a game room! The possiblities are endless!
"Recently I joined a swap exchanging Artist Trading Blocks. These blocks of wood measure 2.5” x 3.5” x 1.5” and are embellished and traded just like ATC’s (artist trading cards). It’s great fun to create these tiny 3 dimentional works of art and I thought it would be a fabulous medium for the Good ol Sport collection. How great would these look in a masculine den or sports lovers room?
A few tips for making your own: The top finials and bottom stands are simply miscellaneous wooden pieces adhered together. Old wooden knobs and pulls, chess pieces, crafting pieces pieced together until they look just right. Once painted or stained they look as though they are one piece. Add some age to the pieces by grunging them. Sand all of the edges and then staining them with dark brown, watered down acrylic paint. To protect the finished project, coat with a light sealant." ~ Nichola
Love the distressed look of these great altered blocks. Amazing work!
Materials List:
Good ol Sport
Number 1 Fan
Cheer On
Victory
Play Ball
Teamwork
Champion
Touchdown
Game Day
Big Score
Ornate Metal Keys
Wooden Block
Rusty bits and bobs
Wooden Egg Cup
Small Wooden Finial
Miscellaneous old wooden knobs, pulls and pieces
Acrylic paint
Sealant
There are so many opportunities to find a way to emulate this French Country project by Olga! It only uses a few supplies with AMAZING results! Great for: the kitchen, the study, your mud room to remind the family of their to-dos, and a sweet idea for love notes throughout the house! What room do you need a chalkboard the most?
A new great idea for our Antique Metal Door Pull - a chalk holder! So smart!
What a clever and simple way to show off the chipboard button. Genius!
Chalkboard Memo board Supplies
• French Country French Country 6x6 Patterns & Solids Pad
• French Country Chipboard Die-Cuts #1
• Staples Antique Metal Door Pull
Is there going to be a project you try after seeing these today? Tell us below in the comments - we can't wait to see how you update your home with some fresh and handmade projects!
Happy Papercrafting,
Graphic 45
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE :) I love these awesome ideas especially with french country! How great it would be to win this lovely prize pack as well! Have not had a chance to play with either of these paper collections yet! :)
Posted by: Holly | February 27, 2014 at 05:06 AM
The coffee grinder is spectacular. I even have on in a box of stuff somewhere!
Posted by: Mary Karas | February 27, 2014 at 05:21 AM
Very very nice!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | February 27, 2014 at 05:21 AM
Beautiful! Looking forward to altering some blocks now. Thank you G45 designers for giving us so much inspiration!
Posted by: Audeen Smart | February 27, 2014 at 05:22 AM
Great ideas! Beautiful creations. LOVE G45!!
Posted by: barbara f | February 27, 2014 at 05:34 AM
Always LOVE everything G45 and these creations are over the top as usual! I never cease to be amazed!!
Posted by: SUZI Q | February 27, 2014 at 05:35 AM
I always look forward to your blog for the day's inspiration. G45 never let's me down.
Posted by: Mary Reppe | February 27, 2014 at 05:37 AM
I love everything! The thing that gets me going is the coffee grinder. And I have one!!! It doesn't look exactly like that but it's darn close. I can't wait to do something with it. Also I found an urn of some kind that my mom had that she didn't like the color so she tried to paint it. It's just awful though. So I will be thinking of things to do with that as well. Thanks loads! Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Larson | February 27, 2014 at 05:39 AM
I just love everything Graphic 45. All of it!
Posted by: Mary H | February 27, 2014 at 05:48 AM
I can't wait to get my hands on Good Old Sport! Love all the colors and images. Such a wonderful ATC project! And the door hanger is adorable doable and darling!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | February 27, 2014 at 05:49 AM
Love the door hanger. Cute idea!
Posted by: kath White | February 27, 2014 at 05:59 AM
As always, lovely projects!
I love the chance to win the wonderful papers!
Posted by: Anita H | February 27, 2014 at 06:01 AM
GORGEOUS!!! Love the new botanical tea paper. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Julie Goodman | February 27, 2014 at 06:25 AM
Great ideas. I'm going to alter some children's blocks with By the Sea paper. Thanks for the cool inspiration.
Posted by: Rhoda Lynch | February 27, 2014 at 06:35 AM
Beautiful projects today! And they could be even more unique if made with the retired papers in the winning collection! I would love to have the chance to play with them and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Myra Skidmore | February 27, 2014 at 06:44 AM
I don't know what to say except....FABULOUS! What great ideas...You have inspired me to do a project of my own....Thank you.
Posted by: Linda | February 27, 2014 at 06:45 AM
I love that "chalk holder"...very clever!
Great ideas!
Posted by: Mj | February 27, 2014 at 06:54 AM
Love all things G45. But I need to stop drooling and create.
Posted by: Nancy | February 27, 2014 at 06:56 AM
Awesome ideas! Love the coffee grinders, it turned out AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Liz Russell | February 27, 2014 at 07:14 AM
All of these projects are just stunning! I love the door knob hangers! G45 your staff is so talented! :)
Posted by: Denise Key | February 27, 2014 at 07:19 AM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Marta Fosco | February 27, 2014 at 07:20 AM
Wow, love the ATC blocks using Good Old Sport. So many neat ideas!
Posted by: linda ann murphy | February 27, 2014 at 07:56 AM
What sweet, inspirational projects! I love the blog today. (Of course, I love the blog everyday).
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | February 27, 2014 at 07:58 AM
Such beautiful
creations. The
box and blocks
are great and
the chalk boards
are neat!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | February 27, 2014 at 08:07 AM
What a great ideas today! I love the ATC blocks.
Posted by: Marijke Maris | February 27, 2014 at 08:11 AM
These are all fantastic projects! And the chalk holder is ingenious!
Posted by: Erica H | February 27, 2014 at 08:34 AM
The inspiration I get from here is amazing... and the products are so stunning.
Posted by: Lene Frost | February 27, 2014 at 08:35 AM
Always gorgeous work!!!!
Posted by: Brandi | February 27, 2014 at 08:43 AM
Such beautiful Home Décor! I want to make it all! Definitely redecorating some rooms. :D Great Job Miranda and Nichola.
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | February 27, 2014 at 08:45 AM
Such beautiful Home Décor! I want to make it all!! Definitely considering redecorating some rooms. :D Great job Miranda and Nichola.
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | February 27, 2014 at 08:47 AM
L
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All these creations!
But my very fave is the Sports One!
Posted by: {vicki} | February 27, 2014 at 08:58 AM
The little chalkboards are fantastic. I think I will make one for my daughter with the French Country collection as she keeps hens and the papers will delight her. Maureen
Posted by: Maureen M | February 27, 2014 at 08:59 AM
WOW, just love it all. What great ideas for home decor! Amazing. Thank you.-Holly goodman
Posted by: holly goodman | February 27, 2014 at 09:13 AM
Love these awesome projects!! So inspiring!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | February 27, 2014 at 09:41 AM
Almost did not have time to leave this comment I was so eager to try out one or two of these wonderful projects!
Posted by: Linda B | February 27, 2014 at 09:57 AM
Always inspiring! Would love to win the retired collection of goodies.
Posted by: Debbie K | February 27, 2014 at 10:10 AM
WOW! LOVELOVELOVE the Botanical Tea altered grinder!! AMAZING!! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 27, 2014 at 10:14 AM
Beautiful creations and great ideas. Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | February 27, 2014 at 10:19 AM
I'm really enjoying those Artists Trading Blocks...what a great way to use those little wood pieces. I can just see some of these on a shelf. Thanks for today's projects! And for this opportunity to win a product package!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | February 27, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Wow! What amazing home decor projects. I'm off to see what I can make with my beautiful G45 papers. Thanks for the inspiration. Theresa x
Posted by: Theresa Hawkins | February 27, 2014 at 10:42 AM