Beautiful Graphic 45 Altered Art & G45 Staples!
We love upcycling and clever altered art here at Graphic 45 using our Graphic 45 Staples. There are two great ideas from Lori Williams and Katie Zoey Ho! There's even a fun tutorial on how to put those old lightbulbs to beautiful use.
This is one awesome idea using Steampunk Spells and old lightbulbs. You have to try this tutorial. Take it away, Lori:
"I always love to upcycle things when I can so when I found the inspiration for these little light bulb vases I was thrilled. They are simple to create and you can make a grouping of them in no time. It’s a great way to show off those single blooms. I used the Steampunk Spells collection but there are so many Graphic 45 collections that would also be perfect for this project. So the next time your bulb blows out…don’t throw it away, upcycle it into something beautiful." ~Lori
Supply List
Steampunk Spells 12 x 12
Steampunk Spells
Fanciful Floral
Steampunk Spells Stickers
Steampunk Spells Chipboard 1 and 2
Steampunk Spells 6 x 6 Patterns and Solids
Steampunk Spells Flowers
Graphic 45 Staples
Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Brads
Metal Butterflies
Other Products Used:
Light Blubs
Used toilet paper roll
Distress Ink : Black Soot
Martha Stewart Punches
Embossing Powder Relique Pewter and Relique Turquoise
Spellbinders Embossing Folder: Flora
Black Rhinestone Strips: Black
Twine
Now, take a look at this fairy door by Katie! We certainly love magical fairies here at G45. What a treat!
"Very much wanted to build a fairy door and finally Graphic 45 is re-releasing Once Upon a Springtime!!! Inspired by the fairy-maker Nichola, one of G45 DT teammie, without a second thought I’m all set ready to build this fairy door, small and cute enough to be mounted onto the wall or at one little corner of your house. As you open the door you will find fairy treasures inside. So much fun in making this fairy door..." ~Katie
Supply List
Once Upon a Springtime Deluxe Collection
Graphic 45 Staples (Regular Tag Album in Ivory, Artist Trading Tag in Ivory, Shabby Chic Door Pulls
Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Key Holes, Washi Tape Set)
Core’dinations Signature Series, Graphic 45 Darks (Heritage Kraft)
Sizzix Susan’s Garden Branches & Stems Thinlits
Woodland Scenics Underbrush in Light Green
Shredded Wood Fibers
Petaloo flowers
Resin Square Frame
Mini Glass Vials
Pixie Dust & Scroll
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It's been a magical Thuursday! Thanks for joining us, G45ers!
Your Pals in Paper,
The G45 Family
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OMG, what talent the G45 designers have! I love the bulb flower vases and the fairy door is just adorable. Really fun projects today :)
Posted by: MaggieM | September 03, 2015 at 05:22 AM
Love the idea of using lightbulbs for vases and the Fairy Door is adorable!! We have a few of them in our house. The grandchildren are always trying to catch a peek of the elusive fairies! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | September 03, 2015 at 07:35 AM
i like fairies & the door idea so special ~ like all the projects here ~
Posted by: corbin downing | September 03, 2015 at 10:14 AM
Just beautiful, i like everything
Posted by: Elaine | September 03, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Sweet project ideas! Thanks for your creativity!
Posted by: Anne schilling | September 03, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Amazing creations! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your work!
Posted by: Beth Beery | September 03, 2015 at 07:22 PM
The vases are very clever and cute! I love the fairy door...another great idea!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | September 03, 2015 at 11:17 PM
Woww great job!!! Thanks for your creativity!!
Posted by: Dory | September 04, 2015 at 05:27 AM
Stunning projects!
Posted by: Robin Shakoor | September 04, 2015 at 07:08 AM
It's really great idea with light blubs!
Love it.
Thanks for inspiration!
Posted by: Natalia | September 05, 2015 at 07:44 AM