Get Inspired with Gilded Lily!
We are so excited about Gilded Lily now being in stores and our designers sharing incredible projects with this great new collection. Maggi Harding and Robin Shakoor share two just stunning ideas with this collection today. What a day full of beauty!
First, we have this absolutely incredible altered cake and mini album by Maggi using Gilded Lily! Isn't this amazing?
"When I first saw the gorgeous Gilded Lily collection and read the "Let them eat cake" quotes I immediately thought, ooh, I must make a cake with this collection! The cake is built on a Graphic 45 Staples 8 x 8 Matchbook Box and I made a mini to fit inside the drawer. The mini has only 4 pages but has lots of places to tuck in tags and photos as well as a small flip book inside.
When I make minis and off the page projects, I like to use a protective medium so that they are more durable. In the case of the cake, I coated the matchbox with matte mediumand it's a good thing I did, because the base got a lot of movement on my craft desk while I was assembling the cake. I was able to use a damp cloth to wipe off little bits of ink and paper that stuck to the bottom of the box. I also painted the front and back covers with matte medium so that they would be less likely to tear and to help keep them clean.
Since I started with raw chipboard, I painted the edges of the chipboard with ivory paint so that if a sheet of paper didn't quite cover the chipboard edges, it wouldn't be so noticeable. I like to use a color of paint that works well with my overall color scheme.
Tips: Use a protective medium to protect your mini albums and 3D projects from wear and tear.
Paint on ink the raw edges of chipboard pages for a nice finished look." ~Maggi
Supply List
Cake -
Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection 12 x 12:
Her Majesty
Golden Age
Creme de la Creme
Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection 8 x 8:
Gilded Lily
Tres Chic
Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection 6 x 6 papers
Graphic 45 Antique Metal Door Pull
Gilded Lily Decorative Chipboard
Graphic 45 Staples 8 x 8 Matchbook Box
Other Supplies:
Prima Gold Leaf Vine Providence - Bay
I am Roses - roses, lilies, daisies, carnations
Hobby Lobby floral lace, ivory beads
NST acrylic chandelier dangles
EK Success Flower Burst punch
Ceramcoat light ivory paint
Distress ink - antique linen, faded jeans, victorian velvet
Foam tape
Hot glue
Scor-tape
Liquitex Matte Medium
Supply List
Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection 8 x 8:
Gilded Lily
Her Majesty
Golden Age
Creme de la Creme
Lavish Lifestyle
Royal Gardens
Versailles
Tres Chic
Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection 6 x 6 papers
Gilded Lily Decorative Chipboard
Gilded Lily Tags and Pockets
Graphic 45 Artist Trading Tags - Ivory
Other Supplies:
Medium weigh chipboard
Ivory cardstock
Pearls
Offray Ribbon
Wild Orchid Crafts trim
Petaloo Botanica coral blooms
Prima Valentina Mona flower
I am Roses Daisies and lilies
Distress ink - antique linen, faded jeans, victorian velvet
Scor-tape
Liquitex Matte Medium
Zip Dry glue
Now, the incredible Robin shares a brilliant tag using Gilded Lily! Can you imagine getting a gift with this beauty? What a treat!
"A beautiful tag can add that “something special” to any gift. This tag is loaded with layers, texture and dimension. Not only is it an adornment for a special gift, but it also becomes an heirloom to last throughout the years." ~Robin
Supply List
Graphic 45 – Gilded Lily - Crème de la Crème 12x12 - 4501127
Graphic 45 – Gilded Lily - 8x8 – Versailles - 4501131
Graphic 45 – Gilded Lily - 8x8 – Royal Gardens - 4501126
Graphic 45 – Gilded Lily – Tags and Pockets - 4501137
Other Supplies/Tools
The Dusty Attic – Chipboard
Tattered Angels – Chipboard
Anna Griffin – Bow Die
Spellbinders – Grand Caliber Die Cutting Machine
Bo Bunny - Doily
Pearl Pen – Viva Décor – Light Blue, Ice White
Inks – Distress Ink – Antique Paper
Flowers – Recollections
Don't forget you can win this Gilded Lily prize pack this week if you felt inspired today! Just comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page to enter. We'll announce the special winner on Friday!
Thanks for joining us today, G45ers! Have you gotten to play with Gilded Lily yet? We can't wait to see what you create. Share on our Facebook page - we love to see your creations!
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
Stunning !! These projects make me want to create something!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | August 11, 2015 at 05:11 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Dawn Miner | August 11, 2015 at 05:16 AM
These projects are breathtaking. Such gorgeous designs. Beautiful paper collection.
Posted by: Edna | August 11, 2015 at 05:18 AM
Very inspiring :)
Posted by: Linda H | August 11, 2015 at 05:19 AM
Simply stunning!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | August 11, 2015 at 05:28 AM
Stunning projects! So much fussy cutting!
Posted by: Anne schilling | August 11, 2015 at 05:48 AM
Such Talent, stunning papers, I love graphic 45.
Posted by: julie morris | August 11, 2015 at 05:51 AM
Maggi's cake and mini; Robin's layered tag - what a over the moon stunning way to start my morning!!!!
Thanks, ladies, for such incredible inspiration!!!!!
Posted by: Peggy Govanetti | August 11, 2015 at 06:00 AM
This range lends, it's self, to such beauty x
Posted by: Gill Judge | August 11, 2015 at 06:10 AM
Wow, thank you for this chance to win, loving all the layers, & attention to detail.
Posted by: sandra | August 11, 2015 at 06:54 AM
Awesome works!
Posted by: Anastasia | August 11, 2015 at 07:01 AM
Thank you for these absolutely amazing, beautiful, and inspiring projects.
Posted by: Glenda Buster | August 11, 2015 at 07:16 AM
Awesome collection!
Posted by: chalicushu | August 11, 2015 at 07:21 AM
Love the victorian papers.
Don't know if I'd have wanted to live then - those skirts are killer and the beehive is wild. (I had one in the 60's)
Posted by: marylouh | August 11, 2015 at 07:24 AM
The Gilded Lily collection is gorgeous!!! The projects you shared are beautiful:)
Posted by: Carolee McCaslin | August 11, 2015 at 07:25 AM
Fantabulous!! Both of these are absolutely elegant and beautiful! I am so in love with the Gilded Lily collection! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | August 11, 2015 at 07:31 AM
Gorgeous paper and wonderful projects to inspire creating!
Posted by: Linda B | August 11, 2015 at 07:36 AM
These papers are just beautiful and all projects are works of art. x
Posted by: Elaine | August 11, 2015 at 07:37 AM
Gilded Lily is stunning! Would love to win this collection!!
Posted by: Brenda | August 11, 2015 at 07:57 AM
what gorgeous projects!
Posted by: Sue D | August 11, 2015 at 08:02 AM
What an unbelievable beautiful project by Maggie using Gilded Lily!! The cake is so delicious looking! I am so inspired to do wonderful things with the paper!
Posted by: Jean | August 11, 2015 at 08:02 AM
Truly creative people. Need to buy
Posted by: Dawn | August 11, 2015 at 08:06 AM
I absolutely love the mini album. So many wonderful places to put pictures or to journal. Amazing!!
Posted by: Kate LeBlanc | August 11, 2015 at 08:07 AM
Fun projects!
Posted by: Linda | August 11, 2015 at 08:34 AM
What a beautiful paper set.
Posted by: Betty McDougal | August 11, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Amazing, lovely projects!
Posted by: Ruth-Anne Cain | August 11, 2015 at 08:44 AM
Wow, such gorgeous projects! I adore this collection.
Posted by: Romy | August 11, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Amazing!!! Stunning!!! Inspiring!!! WOW this collection is right up my alley - so would love to do these projects and some others I have in mind. Thanks for being so INSPIRING!!!
Posted by: joan | August 11, 2015 at 09:01 AM
I bet if we had to wear those dresses, we'd hate 'em, but they are gorgeous and make for such sumptuous projects!
Posted by: D.AnnC | August 11, 2015 at 09:21 AM
Wow so gorgeous! I especially adore the cake! Gilded Lily is so elegant.
Posted by: Suzanne Bernier | August 11, 2015 at 09:36 AM
Love this collection, what a feast for the eyes!
Posted by: Eva R. | August 11, 2015 at 09:59 AM
WOW!!! What a cake! Absolutely love it!! And such a lovely mini book and tag. I really appreciate seeing so many beautiful creations on the G45 blog. And still hoping to win the giveaway this week, thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Ann Custer | August 11, 2015 at 10:28 AM
Stunning! WOW! Above & beyond, such talent.
Posted by: Linda Storey | August 11, 2015 at 10:46 AM
Maggi's music choice on her video was so perfect for this paper collection! Both projects are beautifully designed. Thanks!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | August 11, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Papercrafting with Gilded Lily done to PERFECTION....so romantic, gorgeous and stunning to say the least. Haven't had a chance to play with this G45 masterpiece, but I certainly would love to give it a try,
Posted by: Jenny Palka | August 11, 2015 at 11:38 AM
wooo wonderful proyects i love it
Posted by: nayiby suarez | August 11, 2015 at 11:40 AM
Maggi- Wowziers what a cake. I am o in love with it. Truly amazing.
Posted by: ginger jarnagin | August 11, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Such beautiful projects using your stunning Gilded Lilly! The designers have outdone themselves and I am pinning away!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | August 11, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Gorgeous projects. I love Gilded Lily!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | August 11, 2015 at 12:09 PM
Just beautiful!! I think gilded lily is my new favorite. I can't get enough of all the projects made with this lovely collection.
Posted by: Carrie | August 11, 2015 at 12:10 PM