Handmade Calendars with Graphic 45: Day Two!
It's Day Two of the Handmade Calendars here on the Graphic 45 blog! You may have seen the beautiful calendar being shared on various newsletters this month. Well, enjoy, because today we have the tutorial from Nichola Battilana! It is a gorgeous calendar that fits perfectly in our new Mixed Media Box Staples. Then, we have a gorgeous altered mailbox using Time to Flourish from Ginny Nemchak. It's a blog to remember (and definitely pin for later!).
Don't forget to take part in our awesome contest this week! You could try out the calendar from today with these goodies - how fun! Enter below:
Now, enjoy this amazing tutorial from Nichola! We know we'll want to try out this calendar:
"This calendar box is deceptively easy to create. I simply combined matching monthly elements from the Time to Floruish 8” pad and embellished with tags, stickers and chipboard. Best of all, you can be as elaborate or simple as you please with your embellishments. The mixed media box is decorated with papers from Raining Cats and Dogs but any neutral papers from Graphic 45 could be used in their place. Tip: Avoid covering the inside of the closure flap on the mixed media boxes to ensure the magnet maintains strength to close the box."~Nichola
Supply List
Metal Clothespins
Ornate Metal Key Holes
Mixed Media 5x5 Box-Kraft
Time to Flourish 6x6 Patterns & Solids Pad
Time to Flourish 8x8 Pad
Time to Flourish Decorative Stickers
Time to Flourish Journaling Chipboard
Time to Flourish Decorative Chipboard
Time to Flourish Banners
Well Bred
Mischievous Menagerie
Raining Cats and Dogs 6x6 Patterns & Solids Pad
We have put all the G45 Handmade Gift Tutorials in one handy place for your convenience! Find them all on our Pinterest Board!
See all our G45 Handmade Gift Tutorials on our Pinterest Board!
Ginny makes the most gorgeous projects, and this altered mailbox is no exception! Think outside the calendar when using Time to Flourish - the possibilities are endless!
Supply List
Graphic 45 Time to Flourish~8x8 pad December Cut Aparts
Graphic 45 Mother Goose~Checkers
Graphic 45 Time to Flourish~Double Sided Ephemera Cards
Graphic 45 Mother Goose~6x6 pad Sunshine Stripe
Graphic 45 Couture~Accessorize
Dusty Attic Chipboard Streetlight
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ornate Plates
Tim Holtz Idea-olgy Plaquettes
Bottle Brush Trees
Assorted Smallish Ornaments
Assorted Winter Foliage
Glitter Snowflake
We are in love with the projects today. Will you try the calendar from Nichola? Many thanks to her and Ginny for their beautiful work!
Happy Calendar-Making,
Graphic 45
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Love these tutorials and ideas! Thank you for the opportunity to win! This is an awesome giveaway!
Posted by: Jane R | December 16, 2014 at 05:22 AM
I am in love with the mail box !!!!!! It would look so GOOD on my table. Great job all.
Posted by: orlie severson | December 16, 2014 at 05:48 AM
Gorgeous inspiration! Love the mailbox so adorable.
Posted by: Cynthia Keogh | December 16, 2014 at 05:55 AM
The calendar and box are beautiful. It really shows off the beauty of the papers. And that mailbox is just so cute and festive.
Posted by: Sharon Young | December 16, 2014 at 06:00 AM
Stunning, just stunning. Thank you!
Posted by: Marlene | December 16, 2014 at 06:27 AM
Love the calendar -- really inspiring!
Posted by: Kate R. | December 16, 2014 at 06:46 AM
Such beautiful projects.
Posted by: Carol Mc | December 16, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | December 16, 2014 at 06:55 AM
This calendar is so beautiful, so much inspiration and so little money ;)
Posted by: Anki | December 16, 2014 at 07:26 AM
Yes I want to have all Flourish items.
Posted by: Susan | December 16, 2014 at 07:28 AM
LOVE these papers!!!!!
Posted by: Angel | December 16, 2014 at 07:46 AM
LOVE all of the fabulous calendar ideas!! Now I just have to decided which one is going to work best for whom. Great gift ideas!! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | December 16, 2014 at 08:08 AM
Creative and inspiring projects as always from these two designers.
Posted by: Barbara Johnston | December 16, 2014 at 08:10 AM
Great projects! I especially love Ginny's mailbox. 😍
Just wondering if the mailbox base is purchased or if she just used paper to form it?
Posted by: Kristine Vencel | December 16, 2014 at 08:12 AM
great designs
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | December 16, 2014 at 08:17 AM
such wonderful projects & beautiful papers; thank you for sharing (in detail).
Posted by: Susan Mac | December 16, 2014 at 08:17 AM
I've always wondered how to store my Christmas cards I receive in the mail. A person could leave the mailbox open and put in some of the wonderful cards people send. I always get inspired in Graphic 45 Land!!! Thank you!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | December 16, 2014 at 08:38 AM
This is gorgeous. Just stunning.
Posted by: Satia | December 16, 2014 at 08:55 AM
Oh, Ginny, that mailbox is so beautiful I really enjoy seeing all your lovely creations. You are amazing :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | December 16, 2014 at 08:58 AM
I love this collection and the calendar is beautiful!
Posted by: LuAnn | December 16, 2014 at 09:59 AM
Beautiful work!
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | December 16, 2014 at 10:10 AM
I love love love the calendars, and the mailbox is amazing.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | December 16, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Those are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Johanne Lacombe | December 16, 2014 at 10:38 AM
The calendar box showcased the Time to Flourish papers to nth degree. The colors just pop. Beautiful.
The mailbox is festive and so creative.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | December 16, 2014 at 11:29 AM
The altered mailbox is AMAZING!
Posted by: Judy | December 16, 2014 at 11:59 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: melita | December 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Beautiful calendar pages, oh my! And the mailbox is simply delightful!
Posted by: Judy D. | December 16, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Gorgeous projects today....
Posted by: Caroline | December 16, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Love the G45 calendar paper collections. I can create beautiful birthday cards for every day of the year. Love it!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | December 16, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Super cute projects!
Posted by: Robin C | December 16, 2014 at 12:43 PM
I wish I had enough time in the day to try my hand at all of these beautiful projects.
Posted by: Linda from Lockbourne | December 16, 2014 at 12:50 PM
Nice!
Posted by: Gabby | December 16, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Love both projects - cannot wait to get the papers!
Posted by: JanCarol | December 16, 2014 at 12:59 PM
I love the mailbox! Especially the little trees and lightposts!
Posted by: Chris Calabrese | December 16, 2014 at 01:22 PM
I really have to make this, a shopping I will go! Hi ho!
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | December 16, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Totally blown away by that mailbox. I need to make that.
Posted by: Clara Krassman | December 16, 2014 at 02:15 PM
Love the calendar kit. Couldn't buy it here locally this year.
Posted by: Clara Krassman | December 16, 2014 at 02:17 PM
The calendar is stunning& so is that box.But of course,it'those beautiful papers!I'd be thrilled towin some.
Posted by: Tema Ostrega | December 16, 2014 at 02:19 PM
So beautiful.
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Posted by: Iris Soscia | December 16, 2014 at 04:20 PM
Gorgeous projects today!I really love that mailbox!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | December 16, 2014 at 04:24 PM