Create with Communique!
Today we are celebrating one of our newest Deluxe Collector's Editions Communique that is shipping out this month and should be in stores by March! We have two incredible projects. One is by the amazing Jim, the Gentleman Crafter. The second project is by our Special Projects Designer Gloria Stengel! Two great ideas from two talented designers - we are in for a treat!
First, we have this amazing telephone booth that Jim, the Gentleman Crafter made from scratch. He's so amazing at building incredible projects, and this is no exception!
"This British icon uses Graphic 45’s Communique Paper collection. The Addresser sits attractively on your desk and has a place to hold an address book, stamps, paperclips and more…" ~Jim, the Gentleman Crafter
Supply List
Graphic 45 Communique Deluxe Collector’s Edition Paper
Graphic 45 Antique Metal Door Pull
Hitch Fastener
Heavy Weight Black Chipboard
Now, we have a gorgeous card from one of the greatest cardmakers around - Gloria Stengel! Take it away, Gloria:
"My all-time favorite Graphic 45 collection is Communique! You can imagine my joy when they decided to release a Deluxe Collection of this set of papers! Communique was the very first Graphic 45 collection that I purchased, way back in (dare I say) 2008 or 2009. It was the collection that inspired me to try out for the design team in 2010! Communique has everything I love: a black and red color scheme, typewriters, pens, vintage images, vintage postcards and handwriting, typography, and more! I have always felt that Graphic 45 created this collection specifically for me! I created an 8" x 8" desk-top home decor "card," making it both a card and a gift! This card is suitable for framing or standing on a desk or shelf. I loved this project so much that I had trouble putting it in a box and mailing it off to the office for display at CHA!
I created some "rusty" embellishments with my own custom mix embossing powder and chipboard shapes. I was happy to find some number brads in my stash to create "45." I also discovered a faux clay postage cancelation embellishment with "Anaheim" stamped onto it! Perfect for a project on it's way to the Anaheim CHA show!" ~Gloria
Supply List
Graphic 45:
Communique 12x12 paper: Pen in Hand, Society Page, Classy Correspondence, Typography, On the Dot, Postage, Party Line, Telegram
Ornate Metal Keys
Metal Brads
Artistic Trading Tags - black
Other:
Chipboard elements: Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts small photo reel, steampunk light bulb shape set, steampunk shape set, Parisian shape set
Cardstock: WorldWin Papers Black
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ink: Top Boss Watermark, Ranger Distress Vintage Photo, VersaFine Onyx Black
Embossing powder: Tim Holtz Distress Black Soot, Vintage Photo; Stampendous Aged Bronze; Enchanted Cottage Malachite; Hampton Art various metallic
Metal embellishments: Creative Impressions brads; Tim Holtz game spinners, clock, number brads, clips, hinge fasteners, book plate
Die cut words: Papertrey Ink
Punches: Stampin' Up 3/4", 1 1/2" circles, Fiskars border punch, Creative Memories corner rounder
Stamps: Verve Framed Lilies
Adhesive: Scotch 3M ATG tape and foam tape, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D foam squares, Scor-tape, Ranger Glossy Accents, hot glue
The fun doesn't end here! We are also giving away a $40 prize pack of A Proper Gentleman this week here on the blog. All you have to do is comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page to enter the contest. We will announce a winner here on the blog on Friday, February 5. Have fun and enter today!
We are so glad you joined us for the Communique fun today! Have a fabulous Tuesday, G45ers!
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
Two more super project!
Love you G45!!
Xxxx
Posted by: Dee williams | February 02, 2016 at 10:22 PM
I love the Phonebox from Jim, such a wonderful idea. I would also love to win the Proper Gentleman collection.
Posted by: Jane Cameron | February 02, 2016 at 10:32 PM
Such amazing and creative projects by both crafters. I've always loved the "Communique" collection and I'm so glad to see it again. G45, you ROCK my world!
Posted by: Karen Itzenhuiser | February 02, 2016 at 10:38 PM
magnifiques réas , j'adore !!
Posted by: dominique | February 02, 2016 at 10:58 PM
I love the Communique collection and the two creations above are beautiful!
Posted by: Marsha | February 02, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Jim phone booth is over the top awesome ( So Jim ! ) !! Always love Gloria's cards they are always filled with gorgeous detail... Glad to have return of Communique ... LOVE IT !!
OMG, OMG, OMG , PROPER GENTLEMAN <3 <3 <3 ... my all time favorite male collection. Thank you for the opportunity to win it ! I NEED this; it would be ok to send it too me... I'll take very good care of it :)
Posted by: Rosann | February 03, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Both wonderful projects!! Absolutely love them. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Roisin Doyle | February 03, 2016 at 01:56 AM
Beautiful artwork! Love this phonebooth and card. Thank you for sharing your talent :)
Posted by: Kimberly Hecker | February 03, 2016 at 02:24 AM
Evocative collection. Stunning projects. If I could win just once, this would be my choice out of all the choices.
Posted by: Janet | February 03, 2016 at 03:21 AM
Love the new Communique collection. Can't wait to see more great items made with it.
Posted by: April Smith | February 03, 2016 at 03:24 AM
A classic paper line that would be a treasure to own and create with!
Posted by: Dot Griffin | February 03, 2016 at 03:34 AM
Amazing projects! Thanks so much for a chance to win such a great prize.
Posted by: Melanie Ann MacKenzie | February 03, 2016 at 03:43 AM
A Proper Gentleman is one of my favorite collections!
Posted by: Diane Lewandowski | February 03, 2016 at 04:14 AM
The projects with G45 papers are so varied . They inspire all types of paper crafters!
Posted by: DebbyG | February 03, 2016 at 05:23 AM
great presentation by the DT. well done
Posted by: Ava Gavloski | February 03, 2016 at 05:47 AM
Really like the phone booth! Great inspiration...again!
Posted by: Karen Osborn | February 03, 2016 at 06:29 AM
Gloria, your card is gorgeous. I wouldn't want to give it away! Would love to win our fabulous give-a-way A Perfect Gentleman. I love making cards and need moe masculine ideas. Please pick me!
Posted by: Julie Mcvay | February 03, 2016 at 06:30 AM
The Gentleman Crafter's project is engenius! Love the beautiful card and layered details too!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | February 03, 2016 at 09:29 AM
Love to see a masculine line like 'A Proper Gentleman'.
G45 - you always come out with such great surprises. Thank You.
Posted by: Carol MacDonald | February 03, 2016 at 11:18 AM
I love Jim, the Gentleman Crafter's creations! His work is amazing and G45 makes it even better! Thanks!
Posted by: Kris P | February 03, 2016 at 12:05 PM
The Communique collection is fantastic - can't wait to see it for real and the two projects are amazing. Thanks so much for the chance to win that fabulous prize too!
Posted by: Margie D | February 03, 2016 at 12:26 PM
Great projects.
Posted by: Georgee | February 03, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Love that telephone box.
Looks so much like those you see in England and it has an added advantage of being storage.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | February 03, 2016 at 12:30 PM
That phone booth is fantastic!
Posted by: Lis | February 03, 2016 at 08:09 PM
I love the telephone booth! It's amazing!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | February 03, 2016 at 08:41 PM
Just love these projects!
Such talented people! Thanks for the great papers Graphic45!
Posted by: Linda Storey | February 04, 2016 at 01:01 PM
Great projects and prize package!!
Posted by: Ashlee M | February 05, 2016 at 08:00 AM