Handmade Calendars with Graphic 45: Day Four!
Welcome to Day 4 of the Handmade Calendars! We cannot believe there's even MORE beautiful calendars to share this week, but there are amazing ones yet to be seen! Today, we have a stunning Time to Flourish calendar by the amazing Miranda Edney. Then, Anne Elisabeth Rostad, G45 DT alumni, has been blowing us away with her creations, so we had to share some today in the spirit of the season. Then, to end the day, Solange Marques shares the most gorgeous altered 'Twas the Night Before Christmas matchbook box - you will adore it! It's going to be a brilliant day!
Also, this is our last day to take part in our $60 Time to Flourish giveaway, so make sure to enter now before time runs out!
This calendar has so many great hiding places for special moments in the New Year. We love it! Take it away, Miranda:
"I loved making this calendar. It was so fun. Each month has a tag. The front shows the calendar portion the back has a pocket for tucking tags with dates, birthdays, memories, etc . I also used the coordinating cards for each month. They rest behind each month. For added writing. I used an entire8 x 8 pad. The first sheet used for fussy cutting. The second page of the month used for covering my tag. I used tons of Staples. And coordinating embellishments from the paper line. I can't wait to give this gift at Christmas time :) "~Miranda
Supply List
Graphic 45 Papers
Time to Flourish 8x8 Pad (Entire Pad)
Time to Flourish Patterns & Solids
Time to Flourish Sticker Sheets
Time to Flourish Alphabet Stickers
Time to Flourish Flowers
Time to Flourish Coordinating Chipboards
Staples
Metal Clothespins
Ornate Metal Keys (antique metal and shabby chic silver)
Ornate Metal Keyholes (antique metal and shabby chic silver)
Ivory Tag Albums Regular
Kraft Tag Album
Ivory Mixed Media Box
Stamped Metal Brads
Antique Metal Label Holder
Stamps from various collections
Prima flowers and resins
Tim Holtz dies and metal Ideaology
Ingvild Bolme chalk edgers
ribbons and laces
Watercolor paper
Paints and Mists
Anne has been amazing us with her holiday creations using 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! We asked her if we could share some of her stunning work today, and she even provided us with a video. How amazing is she? Prepare to get inspired by her mini album and handmade ornaments!
Now, enjoy this stunning mixed media 'Twas the Night Before Christmas matchbook box by the amazing Solange. Wow, her details are so incredible! The texture is unbelievable.
"Match Book Box is fantastic to work with. You can create wonderful scenes. I used 'Twas The Night Before Christmas to create my Christmas Book Box and a lot of textures." ~Solange
Supply List
Graphic 45 8x8 Match Book Box
Graphic 45 Twas The Night Before Christmas 12x12 papers:
Happy Holly-Day, Jolly Old Elf, Up on the Housetops, Long Winters Nap
Graphic 45 Twas The Night Before Christmas Chipboard
Crackle Paste
Opaque Flakes
Gold Paste
Spray Inks
Flowers
What incredible creations! We could fill our houses with all of these. How gorgeous! Thanks for joining us today, hope you pin away the projects you like!
Happy Papercrafting,
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
WOW wow WOW
I LOVE these BEAUTIFUL calendars!!!
LOVING ALL the pretty layers and AMAZING designs!!!
I am in AWE of your CREATIVE TALENT!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | December 18, 2014 at 05:29 AM
This is so pretty.
Posted by: april Lopez | December 18, 2014 at 05:29 AM
All three designers have outdone themselves with today's creations!! Solange's display box is stunning! Love all the little details!! A beautiful home décor piece!! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | December 18, 2014 at 06:14 AM
Love Anne's work.
Posted by: Nancy F. | December 18, 2014 at 06:43 AM
Solange's, please give us a tutorial on how you used the crackle on your matchbox, it is super beautiful :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | December 18, 2014 at 07:05 AM
I want it, its Beautiful !
Posted by: Patricia Garcia | December 18, 2014 at 07:24 AM
Beautiful work!!!
Posted by: Nancy | December 18, 2014 at 07:56 AM
I adore the calendar in a box. Creative and useful.
Posted by: Barbara Leonard | December 18, 2014 at 08:16 AM
That calendar is fabulous!!!
What a great inspiration for the new year!
Posted by: kat | December 18, 2014 at 08:18 AM
Love that crackle!
I've never done that
Would love to see a "how to"
Posted by: {vicki} | December 18, 2014 at 08:27 AM
Great G45 papers and staples + awesome designers = HAPPY HOLIDAYS and great inspiration for all!!!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | December 18, 2014 at 08:38 AM
I am so impressed with these projects!! I love Miranda's ornaments and mini albums. Geez, your designers are so incredibly talented..it just blows my socks off!!
Posted by: MaggieM | December 18, 2014 at 09:10 AM
Wow! Absolutely stunning designs! So inspiring!
Posted by: Katherine Buchanan | December 18, 2014 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful projects. Anne is amazing.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | December 18, 2014 at 09:36 AM
Your Design Team amaze me every day with their awesome projects. Amazing!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | December 18, 2014 at 09:40 AM
All 3 designers have done a super job. Anne is a special favorite of mine! You have, certainly, given me some ideas for my own projects.
Posted by: Pat Ford | December 18, 2014 at 10:42 AM
I'm blown away by the talent on display! Beautiful! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Dana Cavanaugh | December 18, 2014 at 10:51 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!! LOVE it all...
Posted by: barbara f | December 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Such beautiful and unique projects.
Posted by: Mary Helene | December 18, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Totally amazing
Posted by: Dawnll | December 18, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Wow - what amazing and beautiful creations today!
Posted by: Judy D. | December 18, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Each day the calendars keep amazing me. This one is jam backed with beautiful touches.
Love the matchbox and all the decorations too.
Beautiful day of creativity.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | December 18, 2014 at 11:37 AM
What can one say that hasn't been said already? What an amazing group of talented folks you've assembled to showcase your products and give us such inspiration each day! Oh and the prize? Well I would love it, Merry Early Christmas to me if I win ;)
Posted by: Paula Calvanico | December 18, 2014 at 11:50 AM
I'm thinking Night Before Christmas should be reprinted year after year. It's one of those collections that will always grab my attention! Love Anne's projects!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | December 18, 2014 at 12:14 PM
just simply beautiful
Posted by: Pat Zukowski-Address is 3000-35 st Ponoka AB T4J1A7 | December 18, 2014 at 12:15 PM
I love all of these projects! I especially love the year in review box - I think it would be really cool to adapt it to use as a gift with handmade cards for each month (so - birthday cards, get well cards, thinking or you cards, Valentine's, Thanksgiving, Christmas cards, etc.). Love all the ideas I'm getting from these!
Posted by: DeAnn O | December 18, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Today's designs are beautiful, and I especially love the calendar. The Time to Flourish papers are SO lovely!!
Posted by: Myra Skidmore | December 18, 2014 at 01:01 PM
I now own the 'Twas The Night Before Christmas bundle that was given away previously. Let me tell you, pictures do not do these justice! Love Graphic 45 and the quality of not only their products, but also their designers! Brilliant!
Posted by: Marsha Bouters | December 18, 2014 at 01:33 PM
just gorgeous! have loved all the inspiration this week!
Posted by: melita | December 18, 2014 at 02:42 PM
Wow, Miranda, Anne & Solange's?
Extra Special Talent Filled blog today!
Posted by: Caroline | December 18, 2014 at 03:02 PM
Gosh I love these papers and how beautiful they are. They sure inspire a ton of creative people!
Posted by: Leslie Gladney | December 18, 2014 at 04:30 PM
Wonderful paper - wonderful projects!!!
Posted by: Daria | December 18, 2014 at 04:39 PM
I love everything I see! I need to just find the time to make them!
Posted by: Pam | December 18, 2014 at 04:58 PM
All the masterpieces made me speechless....STUNNING WORKS!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Paperpapier | December 18, 2014 at 05:05 PM
All the projects are tempting.
My shopkeeper called today to say the Time to Flourish collection is in!
I cannot wait to go shopping
Posted by: JanCarol | December 18, 2014 at 05:54 PM
I LOVE all your products!
Posted by: Glen Henley | December 18, 2014 at 06:06 PM
Awesome projects. I especially love the calendar and my favorite is the August month with the sunflowers! The Christmas papers are out of this world... Love them! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenelle Reyes | December 18, 2014 at 09:25 PM
The projects just get better and better with each blog. Beautiful work!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | December 18, 2014 at 09:41 PM
Wowzers...some awesome projects here. Lovin' all the calendars. Beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Lynn Gauthier | December 18, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Gorgeous projects.
Posted by: Carol Mc | December 19, 2014 at 05:40 AM