Delivering Joy With Handmade Cards

Hello G45ers,

We are so excited to share some new and wonderful ideas for handmade cards on today's Graphic 45 blog! Cards are so much fun to create and they are the perfect way to brighten the day of someone you love! Today we will share a beautifully layered Botanical Tea card by Alberto Juarez. Then we've got a super stylish Couture card by Clare Charvill. Then you'll see a wonderful Sweet Sentiments ATC card and easy handmade envelope tutorial by Anne Rostad! Anne's card is a perfect idea for a lovely handmade Valentine! With so many bright ideas, you're sure to find the perfect card to inspire you! Let the fun begin!

Here we have a delightful Botanical Tea card that Alberto created. Botanical Tea will be in stores later this month. In the mean time you can let your imagination run wild with ideas! Alberto's card features some lovely fussy cut elements that are layered to create beautiful dimension. You can see how perfectly the Botanical Tea papers blend together to create a tranquil scene. Card-making can be so much fun when you let our magnificent papers inspire you!

Supplies:

Spring Duet

Hello Friend

Herbal Infusion
Craft basic paper

Next up is Calre's beautiful Couture card that features some fun uses of the Couture Cling Stamp 3! The splendid saturated color palette of Couture comes to life in this marvelous card. Clare used the Couture Cling Stamp 3 as the central image for this card. She also layered the beautiful papers and added a little bit of shimmer to the borders to make it stand out. Lovely floral embellishments, ribbon and Couture Chipboard also add magnificent color and dimension to this lovely card. It's perfect for any occasion!

Supplies:

Couture 12x12 Paper Pad

Couture Chipboard Die-Cut

Couture Cling Stamp 3

Petaloo Flowers

May Arts Ribbon

Next we have a fabulous idea for a handmade ATC card for Valentine's Day! Here is Anne's gorgeous Sweet Sentiments card that features some dazzling fussy cut elements and glittery accents. She even created an easy template for you to make the pretty envelope that accompanies this card! Have fun getting inspired for Valentine's Day with Anne's fabulous creation.  There is also a video she provided. How fun! Take it away, Anne!

 

 

Anne's Video Tutorial

 

I made this ATC card for  Graphic 45 CHA winter 2014. Used with the gorgeous Sweet Sentiments paper collection! It was so much fun fussy cutting out the images and most of  the images are pop up with pop dots ( 3D foam) Covered with Claudine Hellmuth multi matte and stickles to make them sparkly. I saved the frames when I cut out the images and used some of them here on this cards.

 

Here is a picture of the envelope and card. Great to use some bubble plastic inside also if you are mailing it.

 

The ATC card is fastened with magnets so it can be taken off. Here is place for writing a secret message.

Inside the card I used one of my leftover frames.

Close up picture of the ATC. The tiny book was made from the small frames and glued on copy paper.

Card 2 is also made with an ATC card. Stand die from Marianne Design.

 

 

This ATC is also fastened with magnets.

 

 

Envelope Tutorial:

Measurements for the dimensional envelope that fit a 6 x 4 card, but you can easy change the measurements to make it fit any size.

Cut out all the x pieces and fold together.

Finish folded.

Here is place for a card that is 1/2 inch build up, but you can easy change the with to fit your card.

Supplies:

Sweet Sentiments, stickles, laces, Claudine Hellmuth multi matte, score board, 3D foam and magnets

 

We hope today's blog helped inspire you to create a pretty handmade card for someone you love with your favorite Graphic 45 papers and Staples. We had a great time sharing today's beautiful creations with you. Big thanks to Alberto, Clare and Anne for their fabulous work today. We will be back tomorrow with more joyful ideas to inspire your day. We hope to see you again soon! Thank you so much for joining us! Have a fantastic day, G45ers!

 

Your Pals in Paper,

 

Team Graphic 45

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Comments

[Linda B]

All beautiful projects!

[Lynn G.]

Beautiful cards .. great tutorial . thank you for sharing . The Couture and Sweet Sentiments papers are gorgeous.

[Susan Zacher]

Lovely cards!

[Pam]

These cards are so gorgeous! I love G45!

[Jeniff Sthory]

Beautiful cards!!

[Lois Key]

Cards, cards and more cards! Love them. Also crazy about tags!

[Barbara D Ramsey]

Hello!

So beautiful! I am so inspired to start my valentines today! Your papers are so perfect for fussy cutting! Wishing you a happy day!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

[barbara f]

Always beautiful designs and creations!! LOVE G45!!

[mitz]

..whata week so far. ... so many great ideas for G45 papers... luv it..

[Mary Karas]

Thanks for the tutorial on making an envelope for a well built card

[Dee in NH]

Gorgeous!!!! Love the envelope tutorial too!

[peggy]

So lovely....

[Linda Bell]

These are beautiful!

[Myra Skidmore]

All three of today's cards are so beautiful and so different. It just shows the versatility of Graphic 45 papers! I can't wait until the new papers are released later this month. They will be on the top of my shopping list! Thanks, G45!

[Heather Thompson]

very amazing, love it.

[kath White]

I simply love a good tutorial!

[orlie]

I just love anything from Anne. But I really love how she shows you how to do her projects. And how she uses your papers in 3d. Way over the top today.

[barbara macaskill]

WOW! Love the Sweet Sentiments ATC cards and the tutorial makes me a happy camper!! TFS!

[Wendy Wakefield]

When I open your blog, the inspiration just pours out. Thank you Graphic 45 and your Design Team for always making my morning!

[Carolyn]

Beautiful 3D project cards in time for Valentines Day.

[Mary Reppe]

Magnificent papers indeed. Also the envelope dimensions.

[michelle t]

Beautiful cards. Thanks for the ideas. Michelle t

[Brenda B]

Fantastic cards! Thanks for the tutorial, this will come in handy.

[Mary Longberry]

Oh my the ATC card by Anne is amazing. She can fussy cut a postage stamp and make something out of it. I so admire her for her wonderful fussy cutting and her creativity in every project she creates.

[Janis in ID]

Holey Moley....that's a lot of fussy cutting on Anne's project. Don't think I'd have the patience or skill to do that lovely of a job. But what an exquisite end result!!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com

[Debbi Mann]

Love these.

[Barbara Weber]

Beautiful cards today, and another great tutorial!! thanks so much for the creative inspiration.

[Maryann]

Oh my goodness, this is so gorgeous, and thanks sooo much for the great tutorial here too. This great collection is simply just the best I´ve seen for a long time, and I absolutely LOVE it.

[Caroline]

Thanks once again dt members. All 3 are fab ideas - all so different too giving lots of ideas! :)

[linda ann murphy]

Thank you Graphic 45. Made my day.

[Judy D.]

Ah, cards! I love them, and love what you have shared today, plus the envelope instructions - thanks!

[Nancy l]

Lovely. Graphic 45 paper just gets better and better!

[AnnieS.]

Such pretty cards - thanks for the ideas. Loving the new papers!

[Jackie QH]

Beautiful! The box is a nice touch!

[Martie Rollin]

Anne's fussy cutting skills are becoming legendary! This ATC card is gorgeous! The presentation is beautiful. Love her tutorials...detailed, yet clear and easy to follow. Thanks, G45, for this blog!

[Debbie Eslinger]

beautiful cards from beautiful paper collection

[Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B]

Gorgeous cards! Love the ATC card!

[Jean Marmo]

Amazing!!

[Jan Elmore]

...and cool matching envelope. Pretty!

[Dorothy McCarthy]

These are all wonderful!!