Sail Away with Graphic 45
It's a great Thursday to take a papercrafting adventure, wouldn't you say? We have two truly magical and whimsical projects that will certainly inspire and put a huge smile on your face! Nichola Battilana and Miranda Edney WOW with their incredible creations - their creativity knows no bounds. We cannot wait to jump in today!
But, before we do, don't forget to take part in this week's blog contest! This $35 Come Away with Me prize pack could be yours. Just comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page. We will announce the winner here tomorrow Friday, September 19.
First, we have this most magical Typography paper Sky Pirate Zeppelin! Wow, isn't this too amazing? Tell us more, Nichola!
"I’ve been meaning to expand my fleet of amazing flying machines so and when I created the template for my Old School Rocket, I knew this project was in my future. The shape of the rocket body can easily double as a zepplin. The addition of a paper boat, trims, chains, gears and propellers turns the rocket into a fabulous sky pirate vessel. The images and colours of Typography lend themselves perfectly to steampunk projects so it was a natural choice. The ‘rope’ used to attach the boat to the zeppelin is a sturdy gardening wire that has a natural covering. Hot glued firmly into place, these ‘ropes’ keep everything exactly where it should be without causing too much stress to the paper. Copper, brass and bronze accents are in keeping with the steampunk feel. A bit of metallic acrylic paint can transform chipboard with very little effort. Distress with an old ink pad and you can add years to those new ‘metal’ gears and cogs. I added a couple of small light bulbs which should easily available (I got mine from the grocery store!) and a snip of tea stained cheesecloth to the inside of the boat. Finally I glued an eye pin in the top so that my little vessel can hang proudly and fight off any lightning thieves." ~Nichola
Her detail on this project is unbelievable!
Download Nichola Battilana G45 Come Away With Me Rocket Tempate
Nichola's Old School Rocket Snapguide
Supply List
Typography
> Inspire
> Journey
Ornate Metal Label Holder
Stamped Metal Brads
Ornate Metal Keys
Copper Chain
Copper acrylic paint
Gina’s Design Chipboard Propeller, Gears and wings
Copper Zig Zag Dresden Border
Half-Round Dresden Border
Brass Eye Pin
Small light bulbs
Gardening wire
cheesecloth
lightbulbs
thumbtack
Next, we have a gorgeous Come Away with Me altered sailboat by the amazing Miranda. This makes us long for a sea adventure!
" I have had this wooden sailboat in my stash for quite some time, and now that Come Away With Me arrived it was the perfect choice! I also added a wee bit of By The Sea on the anchor part. All I did was trace the map shape out of the fabric sails that were already on it. Easy peezy. Hope you like what I have created! Hugs!" ~Miranda
We love how Miranda used the maps on the sails. Amazing!
Supply List
Graphic 45 Papers
Come Away With Me-Travel Odyssey
Come Away With Me-Globetrotter
Come Away With Me-Look Out World
Come Away With Me-Vintage Voyage
Graphic 45 Staples
Ornate Metal Brads
Wooden Sailboat
Ingvild Bolme Metal Treasures and resins
We are so inspired by these breathtaking beauties today. Huge thanks to Nichola and Miranda for sharing these incredible ideas with us. How about these projects, G45ers? Aren't they amazing? Have a beautiful Thursday!
Your Pals in Paper,
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Wow!! How cool are these projects♥
Posted by: Jackie QH | September 18, 2014 at 11:14 AM
Such talented Artest, love the sail away ideas!
Posted by: Sue B. | September 18, 2014 at 11:21 AM
The world of miniatures seems to have become quite popular this year. While I enjoy all the creativity of these projects, I'm sticking to cards and mini albums. Very interesting projects.
Posted by: Martie Rollin | September 18, 2014 at 11:31 AM
Wow! Both of those projects are Amazing!
Posted by: Danielle K | September 18, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Every time I look at this paper I start singing, "Come away with me...". Such beautiful dreamy paper that takes you on a journey. These two designers cover the sky and the sea with their clever and delightful projects. They both have captured the essence of the design of this paper. "Come away with me...."
Posted by: Rosetta Jenkins | September 18, 2014 at 12:30 PM
I think I'm as speechless as everyone else! These two projects just go to show you what some imagination and G45 papers can produce!
Posted by: Lu L. | September 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM
Both "ships" are fascinating. I think the map "sails" is so clever. You folks just amaze me with your creativity.
Love these papers!
Posted by: Jan Myers | September 18, 2014 at 01:35 PM
Fabulous projects and, of course, the papers make the result so much better!
Posted by: gail cason | September 18, 2014 at 02:41 PM
Wow! Amazing projects!
Posted by: Celeste B. | September 18, 2014 at 02:55 PM
That boat is so clever! And so is the airship! I can't choose between them
Posted by: Emma Slaughter | September 18, 2014 at 03:24 PM
WOW! What creative use of this paper line. The embellishments and findings added to these projects are so fun. The sailboat is amazing
Posted by: Kim Ogden | September 18, 2014 at 03:26 PM
Amazing projects, but this paper can stand alone! I <3 G45!
Posted by: Toni | September 18, 2014 at 03:34 PM
Oooo I just got my 12x12 pad of this paper! Can't wait to play!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | September 18, 2014 at 03:55 PM
Two amazing projects, when I saw the sailboat on Facebook I couldn't wait to see the rest of the blog. Actually it's that way every day. lol
Posted by: Elizabeth Etheridge | September 18, 2014 at 04:27 PM
I love love love these ideas! These are so much the kinda of thing I want to do in my home!
Posted by: Leslie Gladney | September 18, 2014 at 04:39 PM
Both designs are exquisite. I especially love the sailboat & keep looking at it thinking, where can I find a wooden salilboat?
Posted by: Kathleen Scott | September 18, 2014 at 04:52 PM
I am totally blown away by these projects! Amazing!
Posted by: Eileen Barton | September 18, 2014 at 05:07 PM
Amazing, a zepplin and a sailboat - so cool.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | September 18, 2014 at 05:28 PM
I love the airship, and the yacht! Such romantic ways to travel. Wonderful projects, have to try these. Thank you for inspiring ideas!
Posted by: Ruth Van Mackelenberg | September 18, 2014 at 06:46 PM
Wow! Fabulous creations.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | September 18, 2014 at 07:44 PM
My favorite day for design team in a long time. Super amazing!!! Way to go! Love these projects!!!
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | September 18, 2014 at 08:09 PM
Such fun projects. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Carol Mc | September 18, 2014 at 08:24 PM
Those are the most adorable creations I've seen! How beautiful.
Posted by: Marsha | September 18, 2014 at 09:17 PM
Amazingly creative projects!! Always so inspiring on the G45 blog!!
Posted by: Mary Longberry | September 18, 2014 at 09:45 PM
How sweet these 2 projects are!! I love these women's ingenuity!!
Posted by: Mare Williams | September 18, 2014 at 09:49 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! I'm fascinated with today's projects. I have to say that both of these creations are over-the-top delightful and different. Love them both!!! I have to try these. All I need is the "Come Away With Me" collection and I can't find it in the craft stores in my area. Sure hope I win this prize!!!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | September 18, 2014 at 09:53 PM
wow what wonderful and amazing things the dt,s came up with it is just stunning! these papers are absolutely amazing! it just floors me with what they can come up with using your wonderful line of papers : )
Posted by: lisa malterud | September 18, 2014 at 09:59 PM
Боже, они невероятны! Фантастические проекты!
Posted by: lexeyok | September 18, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Amazing creations and lots of fun. Feel free to send them to me if you wish.
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | September 18, 2014 at 11:33 PM
очень крутые парусники!!
Posted by: Irina | September 18, 2014 at 11:53 PM
This stunning two projects today! Incredibly invent and realize this! Love your creative team !
Posted by: Inna | September 19, 2014 at 12:29 AM
Los adoro!!!! ambos proyectos son preciosas muestras del home decor y G45
Posted by: Marisela | September 19, 2014 at 01:02 AM
Nichola and Miranda are amazing and their projects are awe-inspiring!
Posted by: HawaiianLibrarian | September 19, 2014 at 01:15 AM
Stunning, stunning projects!! Graphic 45 designers have amazing imagination, thank you for all your inspiration.
Posted by: Patricia Howarth | September 19, 2014 at 01:16 AM
Amazing inspiration and projects! Love the paper line.
Posted by: Cindy C | September 19, 2014 at 03:19 AM
Wow, I'm speechless! Such absolutely awe-inspiring creations! Thanks so much to the ladies for sharing their awesome talents with us!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | September 19, 2014 at 03:52 AM
Amazing craftsmanship! No pun intended.
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | September 19, 2014 at 04:20 AM
Ohhhhhhhhhh, I hope I'm not too late. LOVE this collection.
Posted by: SuZeQ | September 19, 2014 at 05:47 AM
All I can say is OMG!!!!!!!
Posted by: Christine Kosmak | September 19, 2014 at 06:25 AM
I`m in love in this perfect projects! Just stuning! Miranda, Nichola, I`m in love in your style, girls!!!!
Posted by: Nadya Lifa | September 19, 2014 at 09:39 AM