Classy Couture Creations
Who wants to have a classy, fabulous, stylish, and chic day? Well, then let's share some Couture projects! We have seen so many beautiful Couture creations shared by our G45ers recently, and today is filled with absolute awe-inspiring projects from our Design Team! Donna Espiritu shares an upcycled Couture box that will wow you with its gorgeous layers, flowers, and beautiful embellishments. The amazing Miranda Edney will share a Couture altered sewing machine and mini album! These two will surely inspire any altered art projects, and reminds us that upcycling can be truly gorgeous!
First, we have a colorful, layered masterpiece from Donna! We just love this fabulous project.
"I like collecting and recycling stuff to alter. This box is made out of recycled cardboards. I painted the 6 pcs of 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square panels with black gesso. And then covered later on with some beautiful papers from the "Couture collection". I had fun embellishing the box as well as the mini-album." ~Donna
There's even a great mini album inside! So beautiful!
Love how this mini opens and she uses the cardstock and paper pieces to make gorgeous tabs for each page!
Supplies used:
Graphic 45 "Couture" paper pack collection
Graphic 45 "Couture" cardstock stickers
Graphic 45 "Couture" chipboard 1
Graphic 45 "Couture" Chipboard 2
Graphic 45 "Couture" flowers
Graphic 45 "Couture" banners
Graphic 45 "Couture" tags and pockets
Black gesso
Black ink
Satin ribbon
Flower rosette lace trim
Pearl strings
Faux peacock feather
Butterfly charm
Decorative pin
Brads
We love that all the upcycled projects today also have a corresponding mini album! This sewing machine by Miranda is such a beautiful piece and perfect for home decor or for the lover of sewing in your life!
"I had so much fun creating this little project. And for someone who has a really hard time making mini albums, doing it in this manner was so easy! The coordinating sticker sheets and chipboards made it super fun and quick to embellish the pages too! Lots of room for pix :) " ~Miranda
Miranda so wonderfully uses our Artist Trading Tag Staples to make this mini album. Love it!
Supply List:
Graphic 45 Papers
Couture-Classy
Couture-Fashion
Couture-Fabulous
Couture-Patterns & Solids
Graphic 45 Staples
Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keys
Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Brads
Antique Metal Ornate Metal Keyhole
Washi Tape Set
Artist Trading Tags Ivory
Ingvild Bolme Resin and Tassel
Ribbon, Twine
Wooden Spool
What a great Wednesday this has been! Thanks to Donna and Miranda for sharing their great talents with us. Join us tomorrow for more fun here on the G45 blog!
Happy Papercrafting,
Graphic 45
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wow, those are beautiful.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | July 09, 2014 at 05:08 AM
oh! I`m in shock! It is absolutely perfect projects from Miranda and Donna!!!
Posted by: Nadya Lifa | July 09, 2014 at 05:30 AM
So pretty!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | July 09, 2014 at 05:39 AM
Fantistic!! To have such talent!
Posted by: Linda B | July 09, 2014 at 05:59 AM
What wonderful ideas. Just love the papers with these projects.
Posted by: Diane J | July 09, 2014 at 06:28 AM
Amazing projects! I love the sewing machine by Miranda.
Posted by: Marijke Maris | July 09, 2014 at 06:33 AM
Love the new projects as usual. Love, love, love the new by the sea collection.
Posted by: Sherry Lovelass | July 09, 2014 at 06:46 AM
Such wonderful and creative projects as always.
Posted by: Mary Jane | July 09, 2014 at 06:50 AM
Amazing creations today - WOW!!
Posted by: Judy D. | July 09, 2014 at 06:56 AM
beautiful! Couture is one of my favorites
Posted by: Pam | July 09, 2014 at 07:07 AM
Sooo beautiful projects here again today, I´m totally stunned with them all, just beautiful work from everyone, that´s for sure.
Posted by: Maryann | July 09, 2014 at 07:23 AM
Love the sewing machine! It's so cute!
Posted by: Liz Russell | July 09, 2014 at 07:49 AM
Those are totally amazing. Love them.
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | July 09, 2014 at 07:53 AM
These are gorgeous, classy "Couture" mini-albums and projects! They're usable as well as "fashionista-style." They make me want to go YEAH for GR45and all its collections!
Posted by: Mare Williams | July 09, 2014 at 07:53 AM
Outstanding inspiration today! Wish I could leave work and hide out in my craft area. Thanks G45!
Posted by: Wendy Wakfeidl | July 09, 2014 at 08:14 AM
Love the sewing machine mini album!
Posted by: Sharon P. | July 09, 2014 at 08:25 AM
Genius projects! And what fabulous details! The projects really show off the beauty of the collections.
I can't believe the fussy cutting around Couture on the first project!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | July 09, 2014 at 08:26 AM
These are both gorgeous! LOVE the sewing machine creation! Very inventive! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | July 09, 2014 at 08:26 AM
I'm feeling a little inspired this morning too. Thanks for the brilliant ideas!
Posted by: Mary Reppe | July 09, 2014 at 08:44 AM
Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Vanessa L | July 09, 2014 at 08:56 AM
Such talent using the beautiful Couture paper! And just love that By The Sea! Maybe this time...
Posted by: Kathy Lutter | July 09, 2014 at 09:02 AM
CS sent, but I am also here for my daily dose of G45. Loving today's projects, very inspiring!
Posted by: Debbie A Smith | July 09, 2014 at 09:09 AM
Oh My.... Would you look at that sewing machine??? Gosh, I would love one of these! Stunning upcycling & matching mini! I too struggle with them & I do have one pack of G45 Kraft tags.... Don't want to use them up though, lol.
The first project absolutely shows off this gorgeous collection & is beautiful.
Extra Great day here G45!!
Posted by: caroline | July 09, 2014 at 09:10 AM
Love the Projects:)
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | July 09, 2014 at 09:41 AM
Such amazing talent! Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | July 09, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Amazing... I love the sewing machine
Posted by: Yolanda | July 09, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Your designers come up with the most amazing projects!
Posted by: Tona | July 09, 2014 at 10:58 AM
These are fabulous... Couture is such a Beautiful Collection ... I think is "sparks" creativity ! These ladies have done it proud !!
Posted by: Rosann | July 09, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Couture is such a lovely paper collection. I love the use of sewing images on anything! Thanks for today's projects...lovely inspirations.
Posted by: Martie Rollin | July 09, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Very creative and beautiful. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | July 09, 2014 at 12:49 PM
You can see that both ladies were truly inspired by the lovely Couture collection. What they created is wonderful.
Posted by: Elizabeth Etheridge | July 09, 2014 at 02:14 PM
I have got to see more of that first one.Has Miranda got a linky to her blog on that mini album. ..??? Her work is an incredible inspiration to me and I just gotta try to make a dupe.Please someone help a fellow sister out and point me in Miranda's direction. Thank you for sharing.
"Happy Crafting"
Posted by: Dianne McGee | July 09, 2014 at 02:52 PM
Awesome projects!! Love the Couture collection!!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | July 09, 2014 at 03:23 PM
WOW! wondeful projects. Love the min albums.
Posted by: Kim | July 09, 2014 at 03:56 PM
WOW!! These projects are SO gorgeous! Love the papers and the colors!
Posted by: karenladd | July 09, 2014 at 04:35 PM
Love altered found art! Great job!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | July 09, 2014 at 04:54 PM
Lovely projects! That sewing machine is perfect with this line!
Posted by: jengd | July 09, 2014 at 07:03 PM
Two very inventive and creative upcycled items. Well done.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | July 09, 2014 at 07:05 PM
Really great projects!
Posted by: Marsha | July 09, 2014 at 07:38 PM
Absolutely incredible projects!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | July 09, 2014 at 08:30 PM