Spring to Life with Graphic 45
Some of our G45ers have been experiencing cold that just won't let go! So, let's beckon spring with some beautiful projects here on the blog! Miranda Edney shares altered letters that remind us it's a season of growth here in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Lui shares a simply stunning Botanical Tea Book Box covered in fussy cut blooms.
Don't forget to take part in this week's contest! Look at all the beautiful Sweet Sentiments treats you could win! Comment here or on Facebook today.
This project by Miranda is a perfect idea for spring home decor! Perfect for sunrooms, mantle decoration, and more!
"I don’t know about you all, but I am ready for Spring! On a cold day here awhile back, I decided to alter some letters as I dreamed of warmer weather :) These are the little one dollar letters , and they are so easy to alter! A coat of gesso, and you are good to go! I used mostly A Ladies' Diary (oldie but goodie!) with hints of Secret Garden. Hope you like it, hugs!" - Miranda
Graphic 45 Papers:
A Ladies Diary Papers Assorted
Secret Garden-Leafy Treetops
Secret Garden-May Flowers
Secret Garden-Chipboard 1
Graphic 45 Staples Metal Butterflies
Spellbinders Gilded Gates Die
Craft Letters
Tresors De Luxe Laces
Flowers
Pearls
Chipboards
Misc Metal Embellies
Susan shares an absolutely stunning Botanical Tea Book Box. We love her use of the Shabby Chic Metal Door Pulls as well!
"Have you seen the new Graphic 45 Staples Book Box, the Shabby Chic metal Staples and the oh-so-beautiful Botanical Tea collection? They’re some of my favorites from CHA this year and I had to create something making use of all of them together. And this is the memory box I came up with.
I painted the book box in white acrylic paint, then covered it with the blue patterned paper from Botanical Tea. I then fussy-cut lots of details and layered those with the chipboard die cuts, a heart doily and some flowers for the box cover." - Susan
Our Book Boxes can be turned into any treasure you want to create! How fun!
List of Supplies:
Botanical Tea patterned papers - Botanical Tea, Birds of a Feather, Spring Duet, Hello Friend, Sweet Chamomile, Love Notes
Botanical Tea 8x8 Paper Pad
Botanical Tea Chipboard 2
Graphic 45 Staples Book Box
Graphic 45 Staples Shabby Chic Door Pull
Did this day of projects put a spring in your step? They did ours! Thanks to Miranda and Susan and thanks for joining us today.
Celebrating Spring,
Graphic 45
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Absolutely stunning creativity in these pieces of art I love them both wonderful miranda and susan
Posted by: Andrew Roberts | May 08, 2014 at 05:04 AM
Now I'm inspired to alter my little box! Thank you!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | May 08, 2014 at 05:10 AM
TFS todays projects ,so inspirational!!
Posted by: Lilian | May 08, 2014 at 05:10 AM
GROW....
what a great reminder to do just that!
Posted by: {vicki} | May 08, 2014 at 05:10 AM
What fantastic projects today. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Melanie Ann MacKenzie | May 08, 2014 at 05:18 AM
Super projects! Just in time for my weekend dedicated to scrapping!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | May 08, 2014 at 05:22 AM
The Botanical Tea Book Box is stunning. Great ideas for both projects.
Posted by: Mjfischercla | May 08, 2014 at 05:22 AM
Oh me oh my I just love both these projects here, and again with these absolutely most stunning ever papers used on them.
Posted by: Maryann | May 08, 2014 at 05:23 AM
Beautiful projects as always!! WOW!!
Posted by: barbara f | May 08, 2014 at 05:30 AM
Wonderful creative projects!! Always here on the G45 blog!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | May 08, 2014 at 05:34 AM
There'll be a Spring in my step as soon as the coffee kicks in. And now I have the G45 inspiration to motivate me.
Posted by: Mary Reppe | May 08, 2014 at 05:47 AM
Stunning art!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | May 08, 2014 at 05:51 AM
The projects are so beautifully detailed especially the "letter" one.
Posted by: Sharon P. | May 08, 2014 at 05:54 AM
Beautiful box and altered letters. So detailed!
Posted by: liz Russell | May 08, 2014 at 06:23 AM
Thanks to Miranda and Susan for sharing their beautiful projects!
Posted by: Vanessa L | May 08, 2014 at 06:28 AM
beautiful projects! I'm inspired to get busy creating!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | May 08, 2014 at 07:09 AM
I do have the staples book box so it would be nice to win some paper to cover it with!
Posted by: Pammy | May 08, 2014 at 07:21 AM
I feel like a little kid in a candy store when I look at the Graphic 45 site! :) Both projects are beautiful and the papers and embellishments used are delicious. Love the little bird nesting in the altered O.
Posted by: Eileen Barton | May 08, 2014 at 07:41 AM
Both are amazing projects! I am looking for more sweet sentiments maybe today is the day. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Linda Bell | May 08, 2014 at 07:54 AM
Each time Graphic 45 comes out with a new line, I wonder how they will top that one? But they always do!!! Not only do they have the best graphic design papers on the market, but their papers INSPIRE you to want to make beautiful, innovative items and projects. Thank you, G45!
Posted by: Sieglinde Nix | May 08, 2014 at 07:54 AM
Beautiful Projects...Awesome Products...Creative Inspiration!!!
Posted by: Linda Horton | May 08, 2014 at 07:56 AM
Lovely projects! Great inspirations to get started on something beautifully done with Graphic 45. My favorite papers of all time!
Posted by: Diana Durst | May 08, 2014 at 08:11 AM
Spring has sprung here in the great Northwest - everything's almost blinding green and the lilacs are starting to pop. Makes me think of the Sweet Sentiments line! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | May 08, 2014 at 08:14 AM
These are beautiful!
Posted by: Eva R | May 08, 2014 at 08:27 AM
Two great project's, i have been inspired.Love the graphic 45 paper's.
Posted by: charlotte cooper | May 08, 2014 at 08:29 AM
Beautifully crafted projects, love the inspiration!!!!
Posted by: Kailash | May 08, 2014 at 08:41 AM
Beautiful, simply beautiful!!!
Posted by: Nancy | May 08, 2014 at 08:45 AM
Oh I love those letters. I especially love the wing on the R. How very clever.
Posted by: Gail Gill | May 08, 2014 at 09:09 AM
Wow...such imagination and talent!
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | May 08, 2014 at 09:24 AM
Delicious!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | May 08, 2014 at 09:36 AM
Such lovely projects today! Especially like the altered book box - so many uses for that!
Posted by: Judy D. | May 08, 2014 at 09:46 AM
Love the Botanical Tea Book Box! Thanks for the chance t0 win!
Posted by: lea | May 08, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Great projects.
Posted by: Carol Mc | May 08, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful and inspiring projects, as always!
Posted by: Sue Huckins | May 08, 2014 at 10:51 AM
So pretty and amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B | May 08, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Stunning & beautiful! Love the 'ickle chick in the O, awe... :))
Posted by: caroline | May 08, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Gorgeous box! I love all the fussy cutting. That's what is so great about G45 compared to other paper companies: the papers alone are everything you need for a project!
Posted by: Danielle C | May 08, 2014 at 11:21 AM
lovely project, that box is amazing. Love all G45 collection
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | May 08, 2014 at 11:26 AM
LOVE both of these gorgeous creations! great tutorial!! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | May 08, 2014 at 11:43 AM
I agree...Botanical Tea is a perfect choice for spring. Sweet Sentiments also has gorgeous flowers, but I see this one more for summer. Thanks for offering this terrific product prize!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | May 08, 2014 at 11:59 AM