Red, White, and Blue with Graphic 45
Happy 4th of July, G45ers! Many of our American G45ers are celebrating this holiday today, and we hope everyone has a sunny, fun, and friend-filled day! We thought it would be fun to share red, white, and blue projects with you today! It's always fun to start with a color palette and create from there. We have a beautiful card from Lori Williams using By the Sea! Then, a project using red, white, and blue with splashes of other colors by the wonderful Andrew Roberts. It will be a great 4th of July here on the blog!
Before we begin, we must announce a winner! Our randomly chosen winner of the prize pack below is...
-Nancy Barrick Gaumer: G45 washi tape??!! I haven't seen that yet. I can't wait!!! And I could use this collection for sooo many things.
Congratulations, Nancy! Please email joanna@g45papers.com to claim your prize. Enjoy your goodies pictured below!
The By the Sea card below is a brilliant summer card and is so perfect for our red, white, and blue celebration! Love this from Lori Williams.
"I really love this collection for so many reasons….first I adore the shore. Anything with a beach themesteals my heart right away. I’m also a very patriotic girl, so the colors are perfect for a 4th of July project. Mix the two of those things with Graphic 45 and you’ll have the By The Sea Collection.
I really love adding depth to my work with lots of layers and lots of foam tape and embellishments. Little details like stitching on a card or that little twig of ribbon can really take your projects up a notch and add so much to them." ~Lori
Supply List
Graphic 45 By the Sea 12 x 12 paper
• Sea Sail
• Gathering Seashells
• Pier 45
• Sand and Surf
By the Sea Chipboard
Hampton Art/Graphic 45 By The Sea Stamp Set
By The Sea Stickers
8 x 8 By The Sea Paper Pad
Graphic 45 Staples: Metal Brad
Other Products Used:
May Arts Ribbon
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Card Stock
Foam Tape
Spellbinders Die
Metal Jump Ring
This is an upcycled masterpiece using Good ol' Sport! Andrew Roberts made a great keepsake of photos of his sons. Wow, amazing!
"There are many types of packaging we throw away everyday. I saw this Brie cheese box had potential, this combined with the Good Ol Sport collection gave me the perfect opportunity to create a keepsake of photos of my sons." ~Andrew
Tip: When Layering your fussy cut images, create depth by utilising different sized images, mounted at different heights.
Supply List
Good Ol Sport 12x12 Papers :
Big Score
All Star
Team Work
Play Ball
Number One Fan
Champion
Cheer On
Newsworthy
Good Ol Sport Chipboard 1
Good Ol Sport Banners
Good Ol Sport Alphabet Cardstock Stickers
Good Ol Sport Cardstock Stickers
Brie cheese box
Score Tape
Distress Ink : Vintage Photo
Toothpicks
Jute
Kraft Cardstock
Binder Edge Punch
Bakers Twine
Have a wonderful day, G45ers! Big thank yous to the talented Lori and Andrew. Thanks for joining us for another great week. See you Monday with more inspiration!
Happy 4th of July,
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
These projects are stunning ! Graphic 45 hits it out of the park all the time! How do you do it?!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | July 04, 2014 at 05:03 AM
I am a beach girl too. I love the By the Sea collection. I think this card is beautiful. I love the layers and textures. The box is amazing too. I hope everyone at G45 has a wonderful safe 4th.
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | July 04, 2014 at 05:46 AM
Love your card Lori! The layers are fabulous! Andrew your project is amazing! Love all of the depth and detail!
Posted by: Ginger | July 04, 2014 at 05:55 AM
Awesome!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | July 04, 2014 at 06:28 AM
Oh how fitting for today, By The Sea, red, white and blue. Love it!
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | July 04, 2014 at 06:51 AM
Love them both-but thank you Andrew! Know what I am doing today.
Posted by: Beth Williams | July 04, 2014 at 07:06 AM
You've inspired me!! Going to fussy cut for the Good Ol Sport album I am working on.
Posted by: Judy Webb | July 04, 2014 at 07:14 AM
Happy 4th of July♥
Posted by: Jackie QH | July 04, 2014 at 07:39 AM
Congrats to winner & Happy 4th July!
Had no idea there was so much red, white & blue in the By The Sea, stunning card! Kinda cool that though it's YOUR day in USA - we can at least be united by colours in our flags!! Have a FAB day & weekend! :))
Posted by: caroline | July 04, 2014 at 07:40 AM
Me like:)
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | July 04, 2014 at 08:09 AM
Very cute! Going to scrap lift right now!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | July 04, 2014 at 08:37 AM
LOVE these! Both designers have created works of art! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | July 04, 2014 at 08:39 AM
I love this paper, had to buy more just so I wouldn't run out!!!happy July 4th!!
Posted by: Teri Reed | July 04, 2014 at 08:43 AM
Happy 4th everyone. Love paper and inspiration!
Posted by: barbie | July 04, 2014 at 08:50 AM
Happy Independence Day, fellow Americans! And, love these projects along with me!!
Posted by: Mare Williams | July 04, 2014 at 08:54 AM
Happy 4th. All the re white and blue have me so patriotic. great projects.
Posted by: Kim | July 04, 2014 at 10:22 AM
Happy Independence Day!
Congrats to this weeks winner, Nancy!
Great By The Sea and Good 'Ol Sport projects : )
Posted by: ErinGlee | July 04, 2014 at 10:51 AM
By The Sea has joined my list of favorite paper collections...lovely card! And I like anything for guys out of G45...perfect layering! Thanks!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | July 04, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Happy 4th of July!!! So love the projects!!!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | July 04, 2014 at 02:31 PM
Happy 4th of July to Graphic 45 who bring us vintage Americana and so much more.
Posted by: Elizabeth Etheridge | July 04, 2014 at 02:55 PM
amazing!
Posted by: Amante del Papel | July 04, 2014 at 06:23 PM
Happy 4th! Great projects!
Posted by: Pam | July 04, 2014 at 07:07 PM
Lucky you Nancy, have fun creating!
Posted by: Elaine Luedtke | July 04, 2014 at 09:20 PM
Congrats Nancy! Enjoy your goodies!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | July 04, 2014 at 10:56 PM
I love the beautiful vintage colors! Awesome projects!
Posted by: Noreen | July 05, 2014 at 07:25 AM
Hey! I have a brie box! Thanks Andrew for the inspiration:)
Posted by: MaggieM | July 05, 2014 at 09:06 AM
Good Ol Sport is beginning to grow on me and the beautiful creations on today's blog just draws me in more and more.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | July 05, 2014 at 06:07 PM
Oh, I lpve this projects!!!
Posted by: Nadya Lifa | July 06, 2014 at 01:12 PM
..a fun day and a fun give-a-way...
Posted by: mitz | July 08, 2014 at 07:39 AM
I love working with G45 products. They are quality made products. The colors and designs are fun to use in paper crafting or what ever you use to the imagination .
Posted by: Debbie Mota | July 10, 2014 at 02:27 PM