Let's Celebrate National Craft Month with 6 Brand New Projects!
Good morning G45ers,
It's our last day of National Craft Month, can you believe it? So, we are going to show off all the types of highlighted projects we have shared over the month. We are leaving you with a giant dose of inspiration: a card, a tag, an altered art project, a mini album, beautiful party favors, and a fantastic layout! You're going to get new projects from 6 designers! So, grab a cuppa tea or coffee and enjoy this feast for the eyes and craft-spiration to leave National Craft Month on a high note!
Before we jump into the inspiration, here is our National Craft Month Grand Giveaway!! Look at all those goodies - G45 Bird Song, G45 Sweet Sentiments, and great product from Clearsnap, Core'dinations Cardstock, Echo Park Paper, Petaloo International, Spellbinders, and Tombow! All you have to do win is comment here on the blog or on Facebook. That's it! The randomly chosen winner will be announced Friday here on the blog. What a great way to end this fabulous National Craft Month!
Card: Miranda shares a fun and clever card using By the Sea. Isn't this such a great idea? A fun way to encourage a friend or family member.
"So many ideas come to mind for altered projects with this amazing collection! But to start, I wanted to create a simple little 'Get Whale' card hehe! I just traced and cut out the shape of the whale ! Super easy! If you don’t trust your drawing , just google whale templates and print one out. I also wanted to create 'water' using a fun technique." -Miranda
Supply List
By the Sea-My Anchor
By the Sea-Gathering Seashells
By the Sea-Sand and Surf
By the Sea-Pier 45
By the Sea-Splash
Gesso
Thread
Tag: Romy shares a gorgeous Bohemian Bazaar tag. Love how she creates the peek-a-boo lattice with the bright paper. So sparklingly beautiful!
Supply list:
Bohemian Bazaar 8x8 Pads
Bohemian Bazaar Tags & Pockets
Regular Tag Album
Ornate Metal Keys
May Arts ribbons
Altered Art:Clare makes a warm and lovely project today using By the Sea. The fussy cut pieces framing the photo are the perfect touch. Love this!
"This was such a fun project to put together. I wanted to use the picture of Harry having fun in the waves as the focal point in the box but changed it from a colour to Sepia print before I started. I used a picture frame box with a removable back, painted it with inky pool chalk acrylic and set it aside to dry. While it was drying I took one each of the 12 x 12 papers in the By the Sea collection and chose and cut out the images I wanted to use to give the three dimensional look I was after.
I used My Anchor paper for the back of the box, the borders from By the Sea and strips of Pier 45 around the inner sides. To give height to some of the pieces in the box I used stacks of ¼” square chipboard tiles and a whole load of foam dots.
There’s a glass front to the box that I’ll put in before hanging it on the wall." - Clare
Supply List
By the Sea 12 x 12 papers as follows:
My Anchor
Pier 45
By The Sea
Beachcomber
Sand and Surf
Gathering Seashells (for the little sea horse)
Splash
Picture Frame Box
Paper Artsy Inky Pool chalk acrylic paint
Tacky Glue/ Glossy Accents
Chipboard Tiles
Foam Dots
Walnut Stain Ink
Mini Albums: Denise Hahn makes wonderful mini albums. This Botanical Tea album and altered Book Box is such a great tribute to her family and her time at Winter CHA 2014.
"My Mom is by far my biggest fan. Everything I make is amazing to her and she is always grabbing my projects and asking if she can have them. I figured I would make her something extra special. I mean if she is going to take it anyway, why not make it just for her right? So here I created this Mothers and Daughters Mini Book Box with pictures from our day at CHA with my daughter Marilyn." - Denise Hahn
Supply List
Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Flora 12x12
Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Love Notes 12x12
Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Chipboard and Stickers
Graphic 45 Shabby Chic Ornate Keyholes
Graphic 45 Shabby Chic Ornate Keys
Graphic 45 Shabby Chic Door Pull
Graphic 45 Artist Trading Tags Ivory
Graphic 45 Staples Book Box
Graphic 45 Metal Staples Butterflies
Graphic 45 Botanical Tea 6x6 Patterns and Solids
Petaloo Botanica Flowers Ivory
Petaloo Mixed Hydrangeas
Paint:
Liquitex Basics Unbleached Titanium
Martha Stewart Glitter Paint Vintage
Ink:
Colobox Pigment Ink Gold
Adhesives:
Xyron Create a Sticker Max
Mega Runner ½ inch permanent
Hot Glue
Vintage:
wood spool
chandelier crystals
book paper
Buttons and trims
applique
ballerina
key
Michaels:
Glitter Star
Crepe Paper
Party Favors: Karen shares three precious ideas for candy favors with Secret Garden. Great for a spring or Easter party - or just for treats at Easter Egg Hunts!
"These cute Secret garden party favours are so fast and simple to make using the metal dies available now. They would be perfect for a little girls birthday party, or even a kitchen tea. They are sure to please, little girls, and big girls alike." - Karen
Lolly pop holder
Products used: Secret garden 12 x 12 paper collection papers – Pretty Primrose,
Core’dinations ‘signature series’ cardstock – lights pack.
Other: My favourite things die, Butterfly punch, Stamping up stamp, button, string
Pillow Box
Products used: Secret garden 12 x 12 paper collection papers – Beautiful blooms, Pretty primrose,
Core’dinations ‘signature series’ cardstock – lights pack.
Other: sizzix ‘Pillow box, and flourish die, Cheerie Lyn flourish die, ribbon, string
Bon Bon
Products used: Secret garden cardstock sticker sheet, Core’dinations ‘signature series’ cardstock – lights pack.
Other: Sizzix bon bon die, string, flower, Martha Stewart leaf punch, ribbon
Layout: Arlene shares this great Good ol' Sport layout and there are so many great elements on this wonderful project. Love the rosettes!
“I am so excited about Good Ol’s Sport, I can’t stop using it! It’s such a fun, masculine collection and it’s perfect to scrap pages of my boys! This picture was taken at Candlestick park in San Francisco, during one of the last games the 49ers will ever play in this field. The Niners will have a new home in 2014 at Levi Stadium! I used a combination of the 12x12 paper pad, 8x8 paper pad and 6x6 Patterns and Solids to create this page. I also used a few pieces from the coordinating chipboard set, tags and pockets, banners and sticker sheet. Creating is a breeze with the assortment of product Graphic 45 offers, I love it!” ~ Arlene
Product List:
Good Ol’ Sport 12x12 paper pad
Good Ol’ Sport 8x8 paper pad
Good Ol’ Sport 6x6 Patterns & Solids paper pad
Good Ol’ Sport Banners
Good Ol’ Sport Chipboard
Good Ol’ Sport Tags & Pockets
Good Ol’ Sport Alphabet Stickers
Staples: Ornate metal keyhole, Ornate metal key
Coordinations Signature Series Cardstock for Graphic 45 (darks)
MFT Dienamics (flowers)
Momenta metal corners
Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot
Wow! Talk about eye candy! Thanks to all the designers for sharing their fantastic ideas over so many great craft techniques and styles. We hope you've had a great National Craft Month - we sure have! There have been over 20 tutorials shared, we can't wait to see your versions! Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to comment to win our grand giveaway!
Celebrating a Great National Craft Month,
Graphic 45
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Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Patricia Jarrell | March 31, 2014 at 05:05 AM
Would love to win these amazing papers and embellishments!
Posted by: Marsha Bichler | March 31, 2014 at 05:08 AM
FABULOUS projects - ALL inspire!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | March 31, 2014 at 05:08 AM
Wow, wow, wow!!!!!! These projects leave me speechless!!! I absolutely LOVE the Graphic 45 papers...and hope you continue to create more and more of them!! Simply amazing!
Posted by: Brenda Crouch | March 31, 2014 at 05:09 AM
Beautiful projects with beautiful collections...Love them all.
Posted by: Ros | March 31, 2014 at 05:09 AM
Wow what a fantastic giveaway this week.
Posted by: kath White | March 31, 2014 at 05:10 AM
WOW, these are all such great projects. I love the mini album, very very cute!!!!! such a fun project.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | March 31, 2014 at 05:14 AM
Great projects! with your super-great papers!
Posted by: Susan Zacher | March 31, 2014 at 05:15 AM
Fantastic projects! So much creativity! Someone is going to be one happy crafter come tomorrow!
Posted by: Tammy Valley | March 31, 2014 at 05:15 AM
Amazing projects today. Adore the mother/daughter box. Thank you so much for a chance to win such a terrific prize. Cheers.
Posted by: Melanie Ann MacKenzie | March 31, 2014 at 05:15 AM
Love all the products, G45 is so my style of paper!! and BLING
Posted by: Deb Fagnant | March 31, 2014 at 05:15 AM
Those are fantastic projects. Love them all. Lots of inspiration. Very generous giveaway. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Johanne Lacombe | March 31, 2014 at 05:19 AM
That is some pretty impressive eye candy! It's amazing what some designers can create from a few sheets of your beautiful papers and a bit of glue. So creative and inspirational.
Thank you so much for sharing their work! :)
Posted by: emily | March 31, 2014 at 05:22 AM
Really awesome projects today!!! Thanks everyone! I am so hoping to win this really fabulous prize too!!!!!!!
Posted by: Dee in NH | March 31, 2014 at 05:23 AM
Beautiful projects. The artists are very talented and give so much inspiration to me. Thank you for being so generous and sharing your work.
Posted by: Sarah | March 31, 2014 at 05:24 AM
Wow! What a way to end the month! I was sad it was already the 31st, but then the more I scrolled through the post the happier I got! Nothing like saving the best for last. Thank you for the beautiful work and a fun month.
Posted by: Maggy Everett | March 31, 2014 at 05:24 AM
Beautiful projects! Love Graphic 45!
Posted by: Connie | March 31, 2014 at 05:24 AM
Very inspiring projects today wow....such a great last day of the month!! Thank you G45 for the hugh and gorgeous prize!!! I would be in heaven......<3 xox Amy
Posted by: Amy Voorthuis | March 31, 2014 at 05:36 AM
I've recently become a fan of G45 and love the quality of the products. I love the way you coordinate everything! Can't wait to try some of these projects! I look forward to more paper and projects.
Posted by: Linda Hughes | March 31, 2014 at 05:38 AM
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful group of projects! These crafters are all so talented! And what a wonderful prize! I'd be delighted to win all those goodies!!!
Posted by: Betsy Brown | March 31, 2014 at 05:43 AM
A fantastic giveaway! The displays of creative talent is impressive and is only superseded by the gorgeous paper. . .
Posted by: Donna Landgraf | March 31, 2014 at 05:44 AM
Amazing projects by talented designers!
Posted by: Sue Huckins | March 31, 2014 at 05:44 AM
That's a WHALE of a card! And those party favors are so cute! So much talent and inspiration on this site. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful projects.
Posted by: Laurinda | March 31, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Beautiful...beautiful work. The mother/daughter box is like a gift that keeps on giving. So much inspiration. Thank you
Posted by: sue black | March 31, 2014 at 05:51 AM
These projects have the "WOW" factor!! Such talented designers! I'd love to win all these goodies!! Thank you for a chance to win!!!
Posted by: Cheryl Florek | March 31, 2014 at 05:52 AM
Wonderful inspiration today. I especially like the boxes with the album inside it. I have to get the courage to make one of these.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | March 31, 2014 at 05:52 AM
Fabulous projects!! They're all so beautiful! I do love G45!!
Posted by: Birgit | March 31, 2014 at 05:54 AM
Hi
Magnifique tous ces projets. J'adore !!
Posted by: Marie SOARES | March 31, 2014 at 05:54 AM
Love graphic 45 products. Thanks for a chance to win!!!
Posted by: Sherry - quiller | March 31, 2014 at 05:54 AM
So many wonderful projects, especially the Mother - Daughter Mini. Wow what an exciting prize package, sure hope you pick me!
Posted by: Linda B | March 31, 2014 at 05:55 AM
These projects are wonderful!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | March 31, 2014 at 05:55 AM
What a cool give away and these projects are Amazing!
Posted by: Susan Parrish | March 31, 2014 at 05:56 AM
This has been a fun Craft Month, loved seeing the various samples and checking in to see the daily give aways and winners. Can't wait to get busy creating.
Posted by: Barb | March 31, 2014 at 05:56 AM
Great way to end the month, lots of wonderful talent! Love your papers!
Posted by: Sally | March 31, 2014 at 05:56 AM
What beautiful project! Each one is better than the last!
Posted by: Linda R. | March 31, 2014 at 05:57 AM
Beautiful projects and ideas ! Thank you !
Posted by: Wendy m. | March 31, 2014 at 05:57 AM
What a fun way to end the month, such great prizes
Posted by: Aggie Stiefer | March 31, 2014 at 05:59 AM
Love the bohemian bazaar tag...and the giveaway!
Posted by: Julie Malinchak | March 31, 2014 at 05:59 AM
The projects are fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win. All the projects have been awesome this week!
Posted by: Kathleen Fetch | March 31, 2014 at 06:00 AM
Such creativity! Beautiful projects! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize package!
Posted by: Cheryl Tice | March 31, 2014 at 06:00 AM