It's Time to Flourish with Graphic 45!
We want to take a moment to thank those who sacrificed so much for their country this Memorial Day. What bravery. You are heroes. All of you. We stand in remembrance and gratitude for you, our fallen heroes.
For some crafty inspiration this Monday, who loves using Time to Flourish? This calendar collection lends itself to so much more than calendars and can be used all year long! Today, Romy Veul and Nadya Lifa show us two non-calendar ideas to delight and inspire.
First, Romy shares this gorgeous altered ivory Mixed Media Box using some of the gorgeous Flourish and Cut Apart pages from Time to Flourish. Love the sunflowers!
Supply List
Time to Flourish Papers
July Flourish
July Cut Aparts
August Cut Aparts
As we celebrate the final days of May, what about this absolutely gorgeous card from Nadya? Love these colors and the ATCs she includes on the cover. Wow!
"I love layering and to use a lot of different materials in projects! To create this card I was inspired by Graphic 45 Staples Artist Trading Tags-Ivory. I decided, why not use immediately 2 tags? Also I found it interesting to combine two collections:Time to Flourish and Baby 2 Bride. They were so suitable! Fabric and lace helped create volume and lightness. Graceful fussy cutting details added finished form to my card! Wish you have a perfect time with scissors and paper!!!" ~Nadya
Supply List
Graphic 45 Time to Flourish March Cut Apart
Graphic 45 Time to Flourish May Flourish
Graphic 45 Time to Flourish May Cut Apart
Graphic 45 Baby 2 Bride - Deluxe Collector's Edition
Graphic 45 Graphic 45 Staples Artist Trading Tags-Ivory
Fabric
Lace
Shabby ribbons
Spellbinders Dies
Prima Die
Want to win some Steampunk Spells this week? Well, all you have to do is enter below. Fun, fun, fun! $33 worth of crafty fun is up for grabs!
Thank you for joining us this Memorial Day! We hope you are surrounded by family and friends. Have a wonderful day, G45ers! And so many thanks to those who have passed before us.
Gratefully remembering,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Spooktacular!! I love this!!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | May 25, 2015 at 05:20 AM
I look forward to the G45 blog every day. I'm always inspired.
Posted by: Mary Jane W | May 25, 2015 at 05:27 AM
This is a beautiful paper line. I always have a calendar on my wall in my kitchen and this year it is Time to Flourish. Each month I see the beauty on my wall. Thanks for the great designs for each month. Love it! :)
Posted by: Linda Mayer | May 25, 2015 at 05:42 AM
Beautiful projects!!! :-D
Posted by: Milka | May 25, 2015 at 06:21 AM
Cards for all my friends!
Posted by: Beth Williams | May 25, 2015 at 06:47 AM
I would create calendars, minis and altered art with this collection!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | May 25, 2015 at 07:04 AM
I love seeing all the projects presented on this blog. Such a creative group of artists.
Posted by: Nancy O | May 25, 2015 at 07:14 AM
Surprised it said to comment on time to flourish, but I really would love to make my mother-in-law some awesome cards and gifts, she loved the one I did for her birthday!
Posted by: Nancy Carroll | May 25, 2015 at 07:35 AM
Two gorgeous projects, Ladies. And, lovely papers!
Posted by: Kathy Bradley | May 25, 2015 at 07:38 AM
Beautiful projects! I think Time to Flourish would make a great one-year scrapbook.
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | May 25, 2015 at 07:44 AM
What a lovely combination of colors! Nadya's tags are beautiful.
Posted by: Noreen | May 25, 2015 at 08:14 AM
I love boxes. I would try a decorative box that can sit out and hold treasures.
Posted by: Noreen | May 25, 2015 at 08:15 AM
Steampunk Spells this
Posted by: EnchantmentsWanderer | May 25, 2015 at 08:34 AM
Wonderful projects! And, wonderful giveaway!! I love Steampunk!
Posted by: MaggieM | May 25, 2015 at 08:40 AM
Nadya, your card is exquisite!
Posted by: Eileen Barton | May 25, 2015 at 08:51 AM
Romy did such an amazing job creating the mixed media box, and, you're right, Nadya's card is "absolutely gorgeous".
Posted by: Kathy Grigas | May 25, 2015 at 09:16 AM
So excited for the new paper lines to come in. G45 has such an awesome design team everything is so amazing. Love G45!!
Posted by: Traci | May 25, 2015 at 09:28 AM
Just beautiful, as always
Posted by: Gail Gill | May 25, 2015 at 09:43 AM
Stunning projects!! Love Time to Flourish!!
Posted by: Jackie Edwards | May 25, 2015 at 09:50 AM
I would create lots of cards!
Love todays projects by the way.
Posted by: Tona | May 25, 2015 at 09:50 AM
I have already made one planner, and plan to make several others as gifts.
Posted by: Kathy Bumb | May 25, 2015 at 09:58 AM
Terrific pieces & terrific giveaway! Luurvve Steampunk! Tfs
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Posted by: Caroline | May 25, 2015 at 10:01 AM
Love the colors of Steampunk Spells! I'm already planning my Halloween decorations and this collection would be a lovely addition! Thanks for this opportunity!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | May 25, 2015 at 12:48 PM
One of my favorite lines
Posted by: Rebecca Sherman | May 25, 2015 at 01:46 PM
I'd love to make a Steampunk wreath!
Posted by: Lbmeer | May 25, 2015 at 02:23 PM
Time to Flourish is so versatile. I am loving this box. Then look at the lovely lavender project.
Both are beautiful, creative, and wonderful. Thanks.
Posted by: Cathy Osborne | May 25, 2015 at 05:04 PM
So sweet! Thank you for sharing these beautiful designs and for the great contest. Happy Memorial Day!
Posted by: Mary Lynn Peterson | May 25, 2015 at 09:05 PM
Lovely projects...gorgeous papers! Lovin' Steampunk Spells too...sure would love to win the collection.
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | May 25, 2015 at 10:15 PM
I personally love to making projects by flowers and lace... all the girlish stuff~ Love the sharing of Time to Flourish so much!
Posted by: FebyLai | May 26, 2015 at 12:08 AM
I think I would create a mini album celebrating my mother. She has dementia and can no longer remember much, but I sure do! I would put in photos and journaling pages/tags with memories of good times we had.
Posted by: Regina Furman | May 26, 2015 at 03:56 AM
Love the sunflowers on the first project and the pastel colors on the second. I would create cheery sunflower cards.
Posted by: Sue D | May 26, 2015 at 04:32 AM
Those are the colors of my craft room which is french victorian. I would like to make some framed artwork!
Posted by: Anna Violette | May 26, 2015 at 07:44 AM
Would create a mini album or a shadow box!! Love Time to Flourish!!
Posted by: Teresa Currie | May 26, 2015 at 07:49 AM
I would love to create a card making kit for my daughters in law using various Graphic 45 papers and embellishments. Thank you so much for all the inspirations by your talented designers.
Posted by: Jenny Palka | May 26, 2015 at 09:05 AM
Beautiful projects!!
Posted by: Amante del Papel | May 26, 2015 at 09:08 AM
Love to create beautiful layouts!!!!
Posted by: Karien | May 26, 2015 at 10:53 AM
I went to a craft show two weekends ago and one crafter had made covered object using Graphic 45 products. Everything was covered in paper and to tell the truth they did great work, but it was too much design for me. It needed to be broken up with something plain...like small design paper or paint or something. Too much of a good thing.
Posted by: Patty Preston | May 26, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful creations!
Posted by: Marsha | May 26, 2015 at 02:03 PM
Love Time To Flourish. Some of my absolute favorite G45 papers. Of course, I'd make some fun papercrafts, cards, etc. with these lovelies!
Posted by: Terri Burson | May 26, 2015 at 02:16 PM
These are both terrific! Love the warm colours of the first; and always like to see a little purple in a project. :D
Posted by: Lindsey | May 27, 2015 at 05:27 PM