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
Fantastic! What's even better is knowing which artist did it just from the pic!
Posted by: Paula | February 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM
these altered boxes are great, can not wait to have this collection in my hands, it is slated to be delivered Tomorrow
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | February 27, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Amazing projects, as usual! I love your blog and all the wonderful things your DT comes up with.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | February 27, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Great ideas! Love the blocks. I'm working on some ideas for home decor with botanical tea. G45 this is a great release!
Posted by: Sharon Young | February 27, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Love the vintage papers - have so many ideas for them.
Posted by: Beth Recio | February 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM
Love the artists trading blocks. What a great idea for a vintage look room.
Posted by: kkmadre | February 27, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Oh My Gosh!!! All Three creations/pieces of art are Incredible!!! No favourite, every one is a Stand Out Winner!! I want to be able to do projects such as these, you must all be so proud! Add to that my fave collections in the giveaway?? Thank you :)))
Posted by: Caroline | February 27, 2014 at 01:04 PM
Wow!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | February 27, 2014 at 01:39 PM
Amazing!! All of these projects are beautiful in their own way. I have to say, my favorite is the altered coffee grinder - just so sweet and springy. Can it still grind coffee though???
Posted by: Jeanne Kelly | February 27, 2014 at 01:50 PM
All of the projects today are beautiful, love the coffee grinder how creative!!! Those blocks so cute for a boys room. The msg. area is unique. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: barbara weber | February 27, 2014 at 03:21 PM
Love the new projects
Posted by: cherrie fish | February 27, 2014 at 03:24 PM
Love them all, but especially Nichola's altered ATC blocks!
Posted by: Pam | February 27, 2014 at 03:44 PM
Fabulous projects - especially the chalkboard - what a great idea!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | February 27, 2014 at 03:49 PM
The spring chest is beautiful. Makes me believe that spring will get here eventually. The door hanger is cute. Love the way it can be changed for the occasions. All of the projects are great.
Posted by: bearsmother | February 27, 2014 at 04:07 PM
'Wonderful projects! I especially love the coffee grinder.
Posted by: Cheryl Stauffer | February 27, 2014 at 05:10 PM
Another G45 Home Run! get it? And as always, Olga does not disappoint!
TFS!
Posted by: Kim R | February 27, 2014 at 06:25 PM
Beautiful projects! I really love all of the details in the centerpiece.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | February 27, 2014 at 06:44 PM
LOVE all the details on the coffee grinder. What a great conversation piece to have made from an old grinder! Love the paper used the "Bo tanical Tea" Beautiful work of Art.
Posted by: Marcia Crawford | February 27, 2014 at 07:24 PM
What a lovely collection! All of your collections are so awesome!!
Posted by: Deb Clark | February 27, 2014 at 07:40 PM
I'm always amazed at the creativity showcased on your blog! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Vanessa L | February 27, 2014 at 08:13 PM
I cannot wait to see new mail from G45, you never know what you will see next. Never a let down that's for sure!
Posted by: Jackie P | February 27, 2014 at 08:21 PM
You guys have such great designers. I just love seeing all of the beautiful stuff the make with truly such wonderful paper. Keep up the great work everyone! I love seeing what you all create next!
Posted by: Julia Whitson | February 27, 2014 at 08:26 PM
Love the chalk boards.
Posted by: Alison Johnson | February 27, 2014 at 08:33 PM
I like altered stuffs and the chalkboard is such a great idea. Never knew we can use the chipboard buttons in such a manner.
Posted by: Debbie Hew | February 27, 2014 at 08:40 PM
I simply cannot WAIT for the new lines to be released! Especially Good Old Sport. I have photos of my grandfather playing football in 1928, and of my grandmother during the same time period. She was his biggest fan!
What a treat to have this new line to be able to create a home decor piece that I can display with pride!
And who wouldn't love to win those hard to find classic paper lines? You guys are so great to do this!❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: ReNae Allen | February 27, 2014 at 09:00 PM
Amazing great ideas today, and the chance to win some retired collection stuff -- does the day get any better!
Posted by: Kelly Harms | February 27, 2014 at 09:30 PM
The coffee grinder is a cute idea! Great projects to get us in the mood for creating!
Posted by: kathy | February 27, 2014 at 09:38 PM
Such creative minds out there in the crafting world. I love the projects using the "Good Ol Sport" collection. This would make a great decoration on a desk top or shelf.
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | February 27, 2014 at 09:56 PM
The constant inspiration provided on your blog and on Facebook is amazing. It gives so many ideas on how to use these great G$% products - Thank You!
Posted by: Sally-Ann Huson | February 27, 2014 at 10:16 PM
Opps humble apologies not G$% but G45!!! Senior moment happening there!
Posted by: Sally-Ann Huson | February 27, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Great projects. Very creative and lots of inspiration. Thanks!
Posted by: Charlotte Cushing | February 27, 2014 at 10:19 PM
Why is it that I love EVERY Graphic 45 project that I see?
Posted by: Sandi Lotter | February 27, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Incredible projects using gorgeous paper collections. You have a very talented design team. Well done G45. I hope I will be lucky enough to win your giveaway.
Posted by: Rose Street | February 27, 2014 at 10:57 PM
Every thing again today is just amazing, and I just want to make it all. Oh well I want that every day, so you see, I have a problem, cause there´s no way Ihave enough time in the week not to menation to be able to afford to make it all, but boy I would love to, and a girl can dream, can´t she`he he he.
I love it all and I really wish, I could make everything, but just to have all the papers sent here, would cost me a fortune, so unfortunately that´s not possible.
Stunning work as always ladies. I hope, you´re all getting the most fantastic week-end ahead here now and lots of new fun with this awesome paper.
Posted by: Maryann | February 27, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Gorgeous projects today, I especially love the coffee grinder, I would never have thought to do that !!!! that is why you are the Design Team and I am just a mere 'mortal' haha. Gorgeous projects !!
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | February 27, 2014 at 11:39 PM
Botanical tea has just become my new favorite, what a gorgeous project! Would love to win the "oldies but goodies" package!
Posted by: Peg Kondos | February 27, 2014 at 11:43 PM
I love your new paper collections. Can't wait to start creating with them. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: lori arnett | February 27, 2014 at 11:46 PM
This would certainly be a wonderful package to win. Lots of fun things can transpire from the great products you are giving away. Oh, to be picked... That would make my week so much brighter.
Posted by: Janet Hickey-Trim | February 28, 2014 at 12:09 AM
I would love to win this vintage collection. I missed it first time round because I have only become a fan of g45 in the last year. Please make my day and let me win.
Posted by: Jane cameron | February 28, 2014 at 12:23 AM
Wow these pieces are just awesome
Posted by: Vanessa Shaw | February 28, 2014 at 12:33 AM