Celebrate Your Favorite Things with Cards!
Today, we are sharing the most amazing cards! Nichola Battilana and Lori Williams show us just how fun cardmaking can be. You are going to love their amazing creations. Let's jump on in!
If you are anything like us, you love Harry Potter! Nichola is a huge fan as well, and she makes the best set of cards. Read all about it below.
"I’m a big Harry Potter fan. Big. I own all the books and movies (Prisoner of Azkaban is on heavy rotation in my studio). “Muggle” is a term frequently used in my house. I recently made myself a mail owl who could easily pass for Hedwig’s cousin. It’s only natural that a Potterhead such as myself would eventually make a gigantic mess creating a set of cards inspired by the four houses of Hogwart’s. Don’t be terrified of the massive supply list, I’ve just taken colour coordinated snippets from a boatload of Graphic 45 collections. Don’t be afraid of your supplies and never be afraid to mix and match! Jump in and have fun!" ~Nichola
We love the creative ways Nichola is always thinking outside of the box. These Harry Potter house cards are genius!
Supply List
Gryffindor
Steampunk Spells > Fanciful Floral
Steampunk Spells > Frightful Folly
Mother Goose > Ring Around the Rosies
Slytherin
Steampunk Spells > Frightful Folly
12 Days of Christmas Tags & Pockets
Hufflepuff
Steampunk Spells > Frightful Folly
An Eerie Tale > Unsolved Mystery
Bohemian Bazaar > Bohemian Bazaar
Bohemian Bazaar Tags & Pockets
Couture Banners
Ravenclaw
Steampunk Spells > Frightful Folly
Steampunk Spells > Steampunk Spells
White bond paper
Jute twine
Core’dinations Colour Core Cardstock
Next, we have the best Raining Cats & Dogs card from the amazing Lori. Her details on this card are simply perfect. You'll love the colors, layering, and sentiment.
"This card is one that has a lot of layers going on and the various prints and patterns all work together nicely. One detail I really like even though it’s so simple is the stamped scroll/flourish at the top of the center panel. It’s from the coordinating Raining Cats and Dogs Stamp set and it’s just really adds that perfect little touch. I like in my work to add that detail. Even the smallest little stitch or stamp can really bump your projects up a notch. This is such a great collection that is sure to be a favorite of everyones." ~Lori
The inside of the card is just brilliant too. Love the vibrant background!
Supply List
8 x 8 Raining Cats and Dogs Paper Collection
• Well Bred
• Cat’s Meow
• Four Legged Friend
• Playful Pals
• Precious Pets
12 x 12 Raining Cats and Dogs Paper Collection
• Mischievous Menagerie
Raining Cats and Dogs Flowers
Raining Cats and Dogs #2 Stamp Set
Raining Cats and Dogs Chipboard 1
Raining Cats and Dogs Banner
Other Products Used:
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Cream Card Stock
Sewing Machine
Black Rhinestones
Foam Tape
Xyron5” Creative Station Adhesive
Are you inspired? Do you have a Harry Potter or pet lover that these ideas would be perfect for? Thanks to Nichola and Lori for sharing their great ideas. Have an awesome day, G45ers!
Happy Papercrafting,
Graphic 45
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Love the cards today. So creative.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | September 03, 2014 at 05:16 AM
Just love all of these
Posted by: Mary | September 03, 2014 at 05:22 AM
G45 is a Must for making cards.
Posted by: Mary Reppe | September 03, 2014 at 05:26 AM
Wonderful cards!
Posted by: {vicki} | September 03, 2014 at 06:01 AM
Very cool!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | September 03, 2014 at 06:17 AM
Love the cards!
Posted by: Sharon P. | September 03, 2014 at 06:30 AM
All the cards are beautiful! I hope I can win some paper and make some of the cards!! :)
Posted by: barbara f | September 03, 2014 at 07:14 AM
All the cards are gorgeous, but the mix and matching of the different papers was inspiring. It makes Graphic 45 papers even more versatile !!
Posted by: Roberta Miller | September 03, 2014 at 07:29 AM
Absolutely love all the cards! Love the skull one the best.
Is the flower from Lori's card a punch out or did she make it herself?
Graphic 45 you have some very talented people!
Posted by: Linda Storey | September 03, 2014 at 07:50 AM
LOVE the harry Potter(ish) cards and the Raining Cats & Dogs card is spectacular!! LOVE it!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | September 03, 2014 at 08:22 AM
Great cards!
Posted by: Linda B | September 03, 2014 at 08:39 AM
Love the cards - just love Steampunk Spells.
Posted by: Nancy | September 03, 2014 at 08:51 AM
Such wonderful cards!
Posted by: Tona | September 03, 2014 at 09:05 AM
Love the cat card! Great use of layers.
Posted by: linda ann murphy | September 03, 2014 at 09:15 AM
Great cards..
Posted by: kathy | September 03, 2014 at 09:20 AM
The Harry Potter cards are cool. Don't know how I'd use them, but they're cool. The cat card is just too cute.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | September 03, 2014 at 09:57 AM
I love the Harry Potter house cards!
Posted by: Danielle Bartnik | September 03, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Love those cards. You are all so creative. Thank you for wonderful inspirations.
Posted by: Christine Schärfer | September 03, 2014 at 10:05 AM
As I am passionate about cats, Lori's card is Just gorgeous!! The cards are really cool too because SP Spells & Typography are used! Tfs
Posted by: Caroline | September 03, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Love the Harry Potter style cards!! The little girl with her puppy is so sweet! Graphic 45 has stunning collections, I just love them and can never get enough!!!
Posted by: Patricia Molnar | September 03, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Perfect representations of the different Hogwarts houses! Love it.
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | September 03, 2014 at 11:10 AM
These are adorable cards!
Posted by: kath White | September 03, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Fabulous projects! And I LOVE
"Raining Cats and Dogs"!!
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | September 03, 2014 at 12:10 PM
WOW love the cards
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | September 03, 2014 at 12:22 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! LOVE all 4 of Nichola'a Harry Potter themed cards!!!!
Each card is so well designed and constructed. WOW! Also love the paper choices from Raining Cats and Dogs...really cute flowers. Terrific day here on the G45 blog!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | September 03, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Love..love the projects!! Inspiring.
Posted by: Mary Longberry | September 03, 2014 at 01:35 PM
Love both projects. ...just beautiful.
Posted by: Tina Casey | September 03, 2014 at 01:54 PM
What fun cards! Thanks for the how-to.
Posted by: Noreen | September 03, 2014 at 03:26 PM
These cards are so wonderful, love to get inspiration from the G45ers... They are always so lovely :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | September 03, 2014 at 03:43 PM
Absolutely stunning, amazing. Love the colors and detail. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | September 03, 2014 at 05:58 PM
Wonderful cards. Such mini works of art!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | September 03, 2014 at 06:18 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Gwen Moss | September 03, 2014 at 06:22 PM
I love cards, and your examples are wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | September 03, 2014 at 06:35 PM
These cards are amazing. Love all the great details.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | September 03, 2014 at 06:42 PM
Such beautiful cards!
Posted by: Marsha | September 03, 2014 at 07:16 PM
Nichola - you have me in awe of your masterpieces. I too am a Harry Potter fan and love how you made perfect cards to represent each house. Amazingly beautiful and soooooo creative.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | September 03, 2014 at 09:03 PM
Such fun cards.
Posted by: Carol Mc | September 03, 2014 at 10:19 PM
I love card making and G45 collections are absolutely perfect for making the most clever and creative cards.
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | September 04, 2014 at 12:43 AM
You know how much I love a good card, and these are all fabulous in every way. I love that they are visually simple....The beautiful banners on Nichola's cards really make the focal image pop. And the details on Lori's gorgeous card are just right. Elegant and beautiful and fun, too. So inspiring!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | September 04, 2014 at 03:49 AM
Just absolutely lovely. The card is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: SuZeQ | September 04, 2014 at 04:41 AM