Back to School with G45 Designers!
A lot of our G45ers have kids returning to school in the coming days, so we wanted to share a blog post just for you! We have 2 great ideas and 2 tutorials from the amazing Arlene Cuevas and Belly Lau for back-to-school. You will love these and get inspired for organization ideas and more!
First, Arlene has the most awesome idea using An ABC Primer. Take it away, Arlene:
"I created these altered school journals for my 3 kids for this coming school year. It’s perfect for them to track homework assignments and journal, document or plan for various things during the school year such as field trips, school activities, after-school activities and much more. I altered a Starbucks “You are Here” mug box and added some of the Graphic 45 Box Feet to create a holder for the journals. I created a video to show you this project up front and to share a video tutorial on how I altered the journals, which I picked up at the $1 section of my local craft store. Happy creating!
Tip: When adhering the Graphic 45 Metal Feet to a box, use a strong adhesive like E6000 to ensure a tight bond. I typically use E6000 with a small dab of hot glue. The hot glue creates an immediate bond while the E6000 dries and creates a long term bond. :-)" ~Arlene
Supply List
An ABC Primer Deluxe Collector’s Edition pack
An ABC Primer 12x12 paper pad
An ABC Primer Chipboard
Staples: Ornate Metal Keyhole, Ornate Metal Keys, Metal Box Feet, Washi Tape
Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot
$1 bin Journals (3)
Recycled “You are Here” mug box (Starbucks)
Scor Tape
Aleene’s Quick Dry Glue
Hot Glue
Glossy Accents
Recollections Black card stock
Now, we have this super fun planner set from Belly using various G45 collections and we just love it!
"New school year, new plan! What a cool idea to make a planner set to welcome the new school year, together with some note cards, a pen stand and a little storage box. Handmade one and start planning to have a good new year now!" ~Belly
Supply List
Mixed Media Album-Ivory 4501023
World's Fair Ephemera Cards 4501182
World's Fair Sticker 4501181
Rare Oddities Paper Rare Oddities 4501142
Rare Oddities Paper Articles of Antiquity 4501147
Rare Oddities Sticker 4501156
Rare Oddities Ephemera Cards 4501157
Home Sweet Home Paper Country Life 4501069
Home Sweet Home Paper Granny's Quilt 4501070
Home Sweet Home Paper Apple Pie 4501071
Home Sweet Home Sticker 4501081
Home Sweet Home Journaling Chipboard 4501080
Time to Flourish 12x12 Pad 4501055
Time to Flourish 8x8 Pad 4501054
Time to Flourish Tags & Pockets 4501056
Time to Flourish Banners 4501058
Time to Flourish Decorative Chipboard 4501059
Time to Flourish Journaling Chipboard 4501059
Time to Flourish Decorative Stickers 4501061
Time to Flourish Alphabet Sticker 4501062
Time to Flourish Ephemera Cards 4501063
Mother Goose Paper Sunshine Stripe 4500751
Mother Goose Paper Storytime 4500747
Mother Goose Paper Playful Postage 4500750
Mother Goose Stickers 4500760
Stamped Metal Brads 4500422
Others
Chipboard
Black Wire
Orange Beads
Metal Embellishments
Star Blinkies
Wooden Crystal Buttons
Color Wooden Clothpins
Toilet Tissue Roll
Upcycle Yogurt Bottle
Ribbons
We have a great and simple contest this week. Just comment here on the blog or on Facebook to win this awesome Gilded Lily prize! The winner will be announce here on the blog on Friday and will be able to play with this great papercrafting set!
Thanks for joining us, G45ers! What a fun, inspiration-packed Monday. It's going to be another great week!
Your Pals in Paper,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Thanks for all the great ideas :)
Posted by: Linda H | August 10, 2015 at 05:19 AM
These projects are fantastic!! I love seeing g what the Graphic 45 team comes up with!!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | August 10, 2015 at 05:20 AM
Stunning details! Such love went into these projects!
Posted by: Anne schilling | August 10, 2015 at 05:31 AM
Love the box and three journals using ABCPrimer. Such a beautiful, yet useful, project!
Posted by: Shelly Holt | August 10, 2015 at 05:47 AM
Awesome and very creative projects!! Tutorials are fantastic.
Posted by: pam | August 10, 2015 at 06:08 AM
Great projects. Will have to try at least one.
Posted by: Marie Frederick | August 10, 2015 at 06:15 AM
Would love to play with this paper,wonderful, Georgina x
Posted by: Georgina | August 10, 2015 at 06:38 AM
What fantastic creations! They are both charming and so amazing!
Would love to win this week's prize so I could make a mini for my niece's wedding that was on Saturday! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | August 10, 2015 at 07:03 AM
Love the top of the planner...I am ready to try some of these ideas...what great projects!
Posted by: karen ewert | August 10, 2015 at 07:14 AM
All the projects are just amazing!
Posted by: Karien van der Westhuizen | August 10, 2015 at 07:45 AM
I love the gilded lily collection!
Posted by: Nicolette | August 10, 2015 at 07:53 AM
Stunning projects!
Posted by: Brenda B | August 10, 2015 at 07:54 AM
My daughter has a few more years until she starts school. That gives me plenty of time to create a Graphic 45 inspired project. Beautiful work like always
Posted by: Bethany Stockman | August 10, 2015 at 07:54 AM
I would go nutty to win this, it is on my must have list! All the projects were fantastic today!
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | August 10, 2015 at 08:09 AM
The projects today are beyond wild! Wow, so much work went into them.
Posted by: Dianne M. | August 10, 2015 at 08:12 AM
These projects are fantastic! Thank you for all of the ideas and talent that you continually share!
Posted by: Jane R | August 10, 2015 at 08:27 AM
Arlene, that Back to School box of journals is fabulous! I will CASE that one for sure!
Posted by: Toni | August 10, 2015 at 08:33 AM
Amazing planner!!
Posted by: Carrie | August 10, 2015 at 08:35 AM
Such wonderful projects! I love the Gilded Lily! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Kathy Lutter | August 10, 2015 at 08:44 AM
What a Beautiful Paper Line, but then again I wound not have expected any thing less. Thanks for a chance to win. D. Moore
Posted by: Diane Moore | August 10, 2015 at 08:46 AM
Oh my goodness, ladies, such creative minds you all have! How on earth do you think of all these ideas? I am lucky if I can manage to get a slightly complicated card put together! Thank you for sharing these spectacular projects!
Posted by: Kristine Vencel | August 10, 2015 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful creations with so many lovely details and full of fussy cutting. I just adore Arlene's box and journals. Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful Gilded Lily, I don't have it yet and would love to win. Have a great week.
Posted by: Ann Custer | August 10, 2015 at 09:54 AM
Awesome
Posted by: Nina Dees Hansen | August 10, 2015 at 10:03 AM
The journals are really cute and I love the planner too.
Posted by: Caroline | August 10, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Would love to win this package .. I have a mini album that this would be perfect for. Thanks for a chance to win some of your gorgeous paper.
Posted by: alissa | August 10, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Even though I always expect to see beautiful things from the Design Team, I'm still in awe of their beautiful creations! Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for the chance to win this amazing prize package!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | August 10, 2015 at 10:10 AM
Awesome! I want ALL of the theme packs! (I'm not greedy - no, not at all.)
Posted by: Jeanette Robertson | August 10, 2015 at 10:10 AM
every one of these put the biggest smil on my face. guess what i'll be shopping for!
great ideas made with great papers!
Posted by: kathleen schriber | August 10, 2015 at 10:12 AM
What absolutely amazing projects. In awe. Love them all!
Posted by: Vicki Morris | August 10, 2015 at 10:14 AM
Amazing ideas your design team comes up with!
Posted by: Cindy Matthews | August 10, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Arlene Cuevas,,,Desing Beautiful... Love
Posted by: artcuore | August 10, 2015 at 10:17 AM
I am so addicted to Graphic 45! The papers and projects make me happy!!!
Posted by: Karen VanLoo | August 10, 2015 at 10:18 AM
Graphic 45 design team is just amazing. Just love these beautiful projects.
Posted by: Mary Helene | August 10, 2015 at 10:20 AM
What creative projects! I love the journals and planner.
Posted by: Anne | August 10, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Such awesome projects! Love this set.
Posted by: Dollie | August 10, 2015 at 10:22 AM
Going to buy some more Graphic 45 so I can do some of these projects! Just love them all !
Posted by: Kathy Fait | August 10, 2015 at 10:22 AM
These back to school projects are brilliant! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: alicia tillman | August 10, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Wonderful projects!
I love the Gilded Lily! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: RossPlata | August 10, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful projects as always!
Posted by: Kim | August 10, 2015 at 10:27 AM
I LOVE Gilded Lily and it would be fantastic if I could play with this great papercrafting set!
Posted by: barbara f | August 10, 2015 at 10:29 AM