Graphic 45 Handmade Gift Guide: Day One
Welcome to the first day of our 26 days of Tutorials! This month we will have at least 1 tutorial per day to share with you, our wonderful G45ers. We have so much fun for you in store this month. Today, we start with a wonderful card set tutoiral from the amazing Annette Green. Then, as a bonus, some beautiful card eye candy by the incredible Nadya Lifa! Enjoy this first day of the fun!
First, let's announce the winner from last week's giveaway. Our randomly chosen winner is:
-Lynn Allen
Congratulations, Lynn! Please email joanna@g45papers.com to claim your Time to Flourish prize pack. G45ers, see below what our giveaway is this week! If you win, you could try Annette's tutorial on the blog today. How fun! Just log into and follow the steps to win. The deadline is Thursday, December 4 at 11:59 PM PST and we will announce the winner on Friday. Have fun, everyone!
This Raining Cats & Dogs card set by Annette is perfect for the pet lover in your circle of family and friends. What a brilliant idea they can use all year round!
"Everyone I know has a pet. So who wouldn’t love to receive a 6-card gift set and matching box adorned with the Raining Cats & Dogs collection? I used exactly one half of the 8 x 8 paper pad, so I can easily whip up a second set of these! The little mixed media boxes are the perfect size for this sweet gift." ~Annette
Supply List
Black Mixed Media Box
8 x 8 Raining Cats & Dogs papers (a complete half pad is used)
Raining Cats & Dogs Chipboard 1
Time to Flourish cling stamp 1
Ornate metal door pull
Core’dinations Signature Series cardstock
Ribbon, twine, lace, buttons
Smooth kraft cardstock
Corner rounder
Photogenic black ink pad and dauber for inking edges
Nadya makes The Twelve Days of Christmas shine with this gorgeous handmade card! What stunning layers that gets us ready for a winter wonderland.
"Me and my daughter walking in the park and tore down a few sprigs of Christmas tree for her school project, these green twigs so inspired me to create some card... I wanted to make this card a warm, so I used fabric and knit fabric, and of course, an excellent paper collection Twas the Night Before Christmas for this project. It's time to get ready for the holidays and create a pleasant Christmas gifts for loved ones with G45!!! I think I can smell Christmas, and you?" ~Nadya
Supply List
Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas 8x8 Pad
Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas 6x6 Patterns & Solids Pad
Lace
Fabric
Decorative apples
Glitter
Glue
Thank you for joining us for Day 1 of the fun! There will be so many great ideas to try, so pin these projects to remember for later. What a fun time this will be!
Happy Papercrafting,
Graphic 45
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Awesome!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | December 01, 2014 at 05:30 AM
I love this. What a great idea Thanks for sharing
Posted by: donna russell | December 01, 2014 at 05:40 AM
In love with the boxed card set; beautiful papers, amazing work!
Posted by: Jennifer Wolf | December 01, 2014 at 05:47 AM
Great gift ideas thank you
Posted by: cheryl craddock | December 01, 2014 at 06:12 AM
I love those projects. Thanks for sharing them with us and thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Johanne Lacombe | December 01, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Crazy about the card set.
Posted by: Diane Fisher | December 01, 2014 at 06:50 AM
These look like so much fun, I'm off to work right now, but I'm coming back later! Don't have too much fun without me!
Posted by: Bartemous Black | December 01, 2014 at 06:59 AM
Beautiful - as always
Posted by: marylouh | December 01, 2014 at 07:19 AM
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: margaret Elcich | December 01, 2014 at 07:27 AM
These Tutorials are right up my alley!
Posted by: Mary Reppe | December 01, 2014 at 07:32 AM
Love will try and case Raining Cats and Dogs card and gift box....TFS
Posted by: Kathie Kelly | December 01, 2014 at 07:57 AM
When you begin with Graphic 45 lines, you cannot help but make something awesome!
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | December 01, 2014 at 08:25 AM
Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | December 01, 2014 at 09:11 AM
Love the cards.
Posted by: Kim S. (nerdgrl) | December 01, 2014 at 09:26 AM
Great work. Makes me want to clean up my room and start creating.
Posted by: Chris | December 01, 2014 at 09:59 AM
I need to get busy with all of this inspiration!!
Posted by: Lori Souter | December 01, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Wow! fantastic ideas!
Posted by: Glennis F | December 01, 2014 at 10:16 AM
What great designs! I love the box and cards set. A lovely way to present a thoughtful gift of hand made cards to put them into such a pretty box. And the soft fluttery texture of the pretty card looks like big fluffy snowflakes. The lace and flowers with the pretty dove are so sweet. Thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: auntie em | December 01, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Such great ideas!
Posted by: Joyce N. | December 01, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Wow - thanks for the beautiful card inspiration today!!
Posted by: Judy D. | December 01, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was searching for inspiration, and I just found it! Can't wait to try these ideas.
Posted by: Melissa Minor | December 01, 2014 at 10:56 AM
I'm in awe of Annette saying she could just "whip up another set"! An incredible set it is too. Nadya's card is winter beautiful. As always, I am left wanting such talent! Tfs..
Posted by: Caroline | December 01, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Love these two creations. The box and card set is perfect for a friend who is a pet lover. Raining Cats and Dogs is such a great paper collection. Nadya creations is so lovely. Love the soft colors.
Posted by: Kim Ogden | December 01, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Beautiful! Can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Margaret McGlaun | December 01, 2014 at 12:22 PM
I love all your inspirational projects but especially cards - as they are so do-able. Thank you.
Posted by: Brenda B | December 01, 2014 at 12:23 PM
Love the cards!!! THink the box is a very spiffy idea.
Posted by: Nancy | December 01, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Great projects as always.
Posted by: Marie Frederick | December 01, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Absolutely awes struck! LOVE tutorials and these are amazing!!! LOVELOVELOVE!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | December 01, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Thes projects are fabulous!
Posted by: Pam | December 01, 2014 at 03:12 PM
Beautiful creations. The 12 Days card was so soft and lovely.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | December 01, 2014 at 03:24 PM
these samples are lovely!
Posted by: Marlene Freylinger | December 01, 2014 at 03:54 PM
The cards are awesome that you make....they are so beautiful...Thank you for sharing...:)
Posted by: Jane Cordell | December 01, 2014 at 04:12 PM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | December 01, 2014 at 04:12 PM
Gorgeous projects as always!
Posted by: Nancy Carroll | December 01, 2014 at 04:52 PM
That card is just so beautiful
Posted by: Ginger Jarnagin | December 01, 2014 at 05:05 PM
Outstanding projects
Posted by: Gwen Moss | December 01, 2014 at 06:05 PM
The box and card set are beautiful!!!
Posted by: Cel | December 01, 2014 at 07:54 PM
Beautiful as usual. :o)
Posted by: Rhonda | December 01, 2014 at 08:46 PM
What a great box! Love all of these wonderful cards too! Would love to make a box like this! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | December 01, 2014 at 09:16 PM
Thanks for the opportunity of winning some gorgeous Graphic 45 products to make my own gorgeoulicious creations!!! These are gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Christine Kosmak | December 01, 2014 at 09:34 PM