A Thursday full of Graphic 45 Altered Art
We love fun altered art. It's so amazing to take an idea and turn it into a 3D piece of art. Today, Robin Shakoor and Brit Sviggum share two incredible ideas! You will so enjoy these great projects.
First, Robin made a set of stunning drawers using our Deluxe Collector's Edition Botanicabella and our 12x12 Matchbook Box Staples. What a fun piece to make organization beautiful!
"I love making altered books and how fun it was to combine my book with a set of kraft boxes to make a one of a kind altered drawer set. I started by combining two 12x12 Matchbook Boxes. I added patterned paper and door knockers to the front of each box to create the look of drawers. I added patterned paper to the insides of the boxes for a finished look.
I cut beautiful images from the Botanicabella Deluxe Collector’s Edition paper collection to adorn my antique book. To finish my design, I added a burlap bow adorned with gorgeous paper butterflies." ~Robin
Supply List
Graphic 45 - Botanicabella Deluxe Collector’s Edition - 4501166
Graphic 45 - Door Knockers – 4501028
Graphic 45 – 12x12 Matchbook Box
May Arts – Burlap Ribbon
Ranger – Distress Ink – Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint
Book for Altering
Next, we have the best idea for our G45ers who are cat lovers! Check out this Cat Home from Brit! Love love!
"My children just LOVE cats. And 2 years ago I finally agreed to get one. I didn`t want one because I know it will be me that has to take care of it in the end ;) But after some years with nagging, I finally gave in and said yes…..
But now they are asking for the cat to have kittens…. But I say NO. I think they want a house full av cats, he he he. So that`s why I made this little “Cat home” ;)" ~Brit
Supply list:
Graphic45 Mixed media box - black #4500983
Raining cats & dogs paper - Animal house #4500967
Raining cats & dogs paper - Four-legged friend #4500959
A Christmas Carol paper - Christmas carol #4501185
Home sweet home paper - Handmade #4501072
Raining cats & dogs Cardstock stickers #4500975
Raining cats & dogs Cardstock stickers #4500974
Christmas carol 6x6 Patterns & Solids #4501193
Cheesecloth
Gesso
Icecream stick
3D glue dots
Brown stamp pad
In honor of the first week of National Craft Month, we have a $100 prize pack this week stuffed with our Deluxe Collector's Edition An ABC Primer and our retired collection A Proper Gentleman and tons of great Staples including a Mixed Media Album. Wow! All you have to do is comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page to win. There will be lots of fun contests this month in honor of the month of crafting. So, make sure to join us, G45ers!
Do you love making altered art, G45ers?
Happy Papercrafting,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Wow, Robin's matchbook box is just stunning! I love birds & butterflies so this really speaks to me. And Brit's cat house is so cute - love the story behind it.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | March 03, 2016 at 05:11 AM
Wow intense fussy cutting! Beautiful!
Posted by: Anne schilling | March 03, 2016 at 05:16 AM
I enjoy altered art used as decorations at all the holidays. It's special to have nice, unique art on display for special days.
Posted by: Jan Elmore | March 03, 2016 at 05:22 AM
I so admire the ability to fussy cut. I've tried it but clearly need a lot of practice. Both projects are incredible!
Posted by: Karin | March 03, 2016 at 05:30 AM
This is awesome. Love, love, love your products.
Posted by: Lucie M Jacques | March 03, 2016 at 05:51 AM
Wow!
Posted by: Karen Manciu | March 03, 2016 at 05:59 AM
What a great idea of decorating a book as an accent piece. Love that idea.
Posted by: cindy yinger | March 03, 2016 at 06:08 AM
Beautiful projects today!
Posted by: Linda Mayer | March 03, 2016 at 06:15 AM
How cute is the paper cat home with all this funny knickknacks in there! (Is that real wood in the basket?)
And how I love the altered book-box-object! It's a marvelous idea to stuff the pages with leaves and starfish and butterflies. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Tamara | March 03, 2016 at 06:21 AM
I love all G45 paper and embellishments. They are great for making albums and altering projects.
Posted by: Susan Hislop | March 03, 2016 at 06:46 AM
WOW! I am breathless with awe at Robin's gorgeous Botanicabella creation!!! LOVE is not a strong enough word to describe how much I love this!!! TFS!
Posted by: barb macaskill | March 03, 2016 at 06:50 AM
Love these creative projects!
Posted by: Sue D | March 03, 2016 at 06:56 AM
Robin's drawers are spectacular. Incredible cutting.
Posted by: Helen | March 03, 2016 at 06:58 AM
What an amazing topper and cool cat house (in only the best way!) scene!!
Posted by: D.Ann C | March 03, 2016 at 07:02 AM
OMG, Robin!
Beautiful beautiful.
I just love how you brought the paper alive
Posted by: Susan Brandano | March 03, 2016 at 07:04 AM
Altered, mixed media art is my very favorite...both of today's projects are great, but where is our Gentleman Crafter, Jim? He is a mixed media art genius:) I would love to win this fabulous prize package.
Posted by: Maggie M | March 03, 2016 at 07:05 AM
What beautiful creations today, ladies!!! Your altered art pieces are so very inspiring and enjoyable to see!!! Thank you so much for bringing me all of this gorgeousness and fun too!!!
Posted by: Linsey | March 03, 2016 at 07:24 AM
Love Robin's project!
Posted by: Sharon P. | March 03, 2016 at 07:41 AM
I can never get enough of Graphic $% (LOL). Gorgeous project you showed today. Thanks for a chance to win the goodies!
Posted by: Donna Nuce (Crafty Colonel) | March 03, 2016 at 07:56 AM
Sorry it should have said Graphic 45!
Posted by: Donna Nuce (Crafty Colonel) | March 03, 2016 at 07:57 AM
What an amazing prize package and projects today!!
Posted by: Ashlee M | March 03, 2016 at 08:01 AM
Fantastic projects! And a very generous prize package. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Georgee | March 03, 2016 at 08:37 AM
Lovely projects and a truly generous prize package! Graphic 45 is the best!
Posted by: Myra Skidmore | March 03, 2016 at 08:41 AM
Luckily I love to fussy-cut.
these projects are beautiful.
when you have good paper and designs to use - it's so easy.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | March 03, 2016 at 08:41 AM
That altered drawer with the book is soooo amazing!! And I love that cute kitty box is so clever!
Posted by: Chris Dring | March 03, 2016 at 08:42 AM
Holy Moly! Fabulous work.
Posted by: Tona | March 03, 2016 at 09:05 AM
Great products, G45!! <3
Posted by: Teresa Currie | March 03, 2016 at 09:43 AM
Always such pretty
projects!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | March 03, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Such wonderful detail in both projects! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize pack!
Posted by: Kate LeBlanc | March 03, 2016 at 10:28 AM
lovely! thanks for a chance to win also!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | March 03, 2016 at 11:07 AM
I love the altered art projects. G45 makes awesome products!
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | March 03, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Chrissie | March 03, 2016 at 11:09 AM
Robin's butterfly work is amazing! I like how Brit showed the scene through a window.
Posted by: Noreen | March 03, 2016 at 11:09 AM
While altered objects are not an interest of mine, I can well appreciate all the work that goes into such a project. Looking forward to making cards and mini albums with this prize package...thanks for this opportunity!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | March 03, 2016 at 11:24 AM
Brit and Robin surely have used their imaginations to the hilt on their projects!! Such great work has been done by both of them...and what neat new ideas!!
Posted by: mare williams | March 03, 2016 at 11:25 AM
Simply stunning!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | March 03, 2016 at 11:52 AM
Oh my goodness! What a great gift package! Love Robin's altered book drawers. I wish I had that much patience to do so much fussy cutting.
Posted by: Nancy Moore | March 03, 2016 at 12:10 PM
Wow!! That altered book project is unbelievable! All the details and beautiful layering is so impressive. That cat project makes me smile...and is the perfect addition to any pet lovers decor.
Posted by: karenladd | March 03, 2016 at 12:35 PM
OMG! Robin makes artistic pieces out of Graphic 45 lines. Amazing job! Love Brit's idea of a cat home to appease the kids. Very cute.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | March 03, 2016 at 12:52 PM
As always Beautiful projects made by this gorgeous paper. Love Graphic 45 Paper.
Posted by: Virna Munoz | March 03, 2016 at 01:33 PM