Get Creative with Graphic 45 DIY Craft Rolls!
It's a great Monday for amazing upcycling ideas from our Design Team! Alexandra Morein and Sandy Trefger share amazing projects with us today. You will love what they do with our DIY Craft Rolls! Also, it's Monday, so we have a new blog contest, and it's an awesome one! So, make sure to stay until the end of the blog.
First, Alexandra shares 3 awesome ideas with our DIY Craft Rolls and old pieces around her house!
"This was my first time working with the DIY paper, but I need to mention that I enjoyed it a lot! The paper is thin and easy to work with, it is very compliant and gets easily into the corners or seems of anything you might be working on.
The colors and patterns are beautiful and perfectly match other Graphic 45 paper collections.
The three items that I want to share today are as follows:
- An altered storage box
- An upcycled candy tube
- And upcycled tube from the cling wrap
You can find more details and a link to the video tutorial which I used for creating a kaleidoscope on my blog." ~Alexandra
Supply List
DIY Craft Paper-Curiosity Collage & Butterflies
DIY Craft Paper-Architecture & Alphabet
DIY Craft Paper-Bicycles & Polka Dots
Clock Metal keys
Metal Door Pulls
ATC Red Policy Envelopes
Now, Sandy has a great project and video tutorial - A Ladies' Diary tea tray! Isn't this perfect?
"I love to shop at our local antique mall where you can find lots of things antique, vintage, gently used and lots of things for upcycling. On a recent trip, I was excited to find the perfect picture frame with the glass not broken to upcycle into a tea tray. Not only did I find the frame but I also found the ornate drawer pulls for the handles of the tray and an adorable teapot. And all for less than $5.00! The Graphic 45 DIY Craft Paper was incredibly easy to use to decoupage the frame. Now I have a beautiful tea serving tray that I can leave out on our coffee table or use to serve ice tea outside on a hot summer day here in Texas.
Tip: I love fussy cutting images from paper but sometimes, especially with butterflies, it is hard to not cut away their antennae. If this happens, simply take some black sewing thread and glue two short pieces on to the back of the butterfly where the antennae should be. Trim the thread to the right length to have perfect butterfly antennae." ~Sandy
Sandy's Upcycling Video Tutorial
Supply List
Graphic 45 Staples DIY Craft Paper, Curiosity Collage & Butterflies
Graphic 45 12x12 Ladies Diary Deluxe Collection
Black Cardstock
Inkessentials Ranger Glue N’ Seal
Water Spritzer
White Glue
Glossy Accents
Ranger Distress Ink, Gathered Twigs
Prima Flowers
Petaloo Flowers
Flower Dies & Shaping Tool
Pearls
Rhinestones
Black Sewing Thread for Butterfly Antennae
Large Picture Frame with Glass
Ornate Drawer Pulls & Screws
This week we are giving away $100 worth of product here on the blog! Love this prize pack full of An ABC Primer, A Proper Gentleman, and tons of great Graphic 45 Staples! All you have to do to win is comment here on the blog or on Facebook! We will announce a winner here on Friday. Have fun entering to win this great giveaway!
Thanks for joining us today! What will YOU upcycle? We can't wait to see!
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
Beautiful and inspirational, as always!
Posted by: Carmen Baird | July 20, 2016 at 11:04 PM
Thanks again for the inspiration. Love, love, love LOVE that kaleidoscope idea!
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | July 21, 2016 at 05:12 AM
Graphic 45 is my absolute favorite paper-line. There is nothing like it anywhere!
Posted by: Janna Bruchhaser | July 21, 2016 at 05:20 AM
Gorgeous products as always with stunning creative results !
Posted by: Heather Halliday | July 21, 2016 at 07:07 AM
What fabulous projects using fabulous products! :)
love all the little details!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | July 21, 2016 at 08:48 AM
That kaleidoscope is lovely! Thanks for sharing your clever idea.
Posted by: Laurinda | July 21, 2016 at 09:14 AM
Love these collections! Would love to do mini albums with them for my son through the years! Graphic 45, my ultimate favorite! :)
Posted by: Jodi Boyd | July 21, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Oh more Graphic45 to win. I would really do my happy dance if I won that.
Posted by: Clara Krassman | July 21, 2016 at 09:39 AM
I love Graphic 45's beautiful papers. The project ideas are inspiring!
Posted by: Marilyn Favreau | July 21, 2016 at 09:40 AM
I have been collecting medium sized cooking trays to cover in paper and decorate to make into magnet boards. After seeing your idea it just moved me closer to my ideas. This supply of goodies will get me on my way. Have a great week. Thanks
Posted by: Susan Vann | July 21, 2016 at 12:45 PM
That tray is stunning! I could see using a can from the stacked chips for the tube projects.
Posted by: Julie Malinchak | July 21, 2016 at 01:01 PM
Love love love the ideas that come up here!! The paper roll.......who'd have thought that??? Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Jeannette | July 21, 2016 at 01:14 PM
Oh my what wonderful give away, these papers are just wonderful.
Posted by: Colleen | July 21, 2016 at 01:17 PM
Wowza, phenomenal talent...such unique work!!
Posted by: Linda Gilliam | July 21, 2016 at 02:04 PM
Thank you for the chance! Lovely up cycles!
Posted by: Marie | July 21, 2016 at 03:03 PM
I'd like to win & share!
Posted by: Nancy Hodges | July 21, 2016 at 03:17 PM
Luv graphic45. Some of my favorite papers.
Posted by: Dclimer | July 21, 2016 at 03:55 PM
I have used both sets of paper. I LIVE GRAPHIC 45!!
Posted by: Shawna Kelly-Bouchard | July 21, 2016 at 04:05 PM
Very nice.
Posted by: Linda Randall | July 21, 2016 at 04:18 PM
Wow, I wish I was that creative sometimes. Really great work.
Posted by: Megan McEldowney | July 21, 2016 at 05:12 PM
I LOVE the use of recycling and these turned out beautifully!
Posted by: Dawn Hardison | July 21, 2016 at 05:36 PM
These projects are GORGEOUS! I am so inspired I just finished placing my first Graphic 45 order and cannot wait to receive and start playing with my new products.
Posted by: Emiko Westerfield | July 21, 2016 at 05:57 PM
Beautiful paper and projects!
Posted by: Micah | July 21, 2016 at 06:07 PM
Used all my proper gentlemen paper.. Love to have more! Yay
Posted by: Bonnie | July 21, 2016 at 07:00 PM
I love the boxes in this week's projects.
Posted by: Marie | July 21, 2016 at 07:53 PM
My heartbeats out of control just browsing Graphic 45 papers!
Posted by: Donna Mikkelson | July 21, 2016 at 07:55 PM
I love seeing all the wonderful creations using Graphic 45 papers. Such creativity and so much inspiration.
Posted by: Sandi Brassard | July 21, 2016 at 08:04 PM
Love graphic 45 and all the creative ideas!
Posted by: Evette | July 21, 2016 at 08:47 PM
I love Graohic 45 so winning any of your collections is a plus!!
Posted by: Gail Pardike | July 21, 2016 at 09:28 PM
Love the box idea for birthday gifts and something to keep afterward. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Kim Veevers | July 22, 2016 at 12:43 AM
AND Primer was absolutely perfect this year in making a beautiful keepsake album for a lovely kindergarten teacher! Wouldn't mind winning some more to work with. G45 you're the BEST
Posted by: Kristina Lewis-Vazquez | July 22, 2016 at 02:58 AM
Love Graphic 45 papers. Can't wait for them in my local Scrapbooking store
Posted by: Gerry | July 22, 2016 at 04:22 AM
Absolutely love the inspiration and creativity these ladies show us. I would love to do something fun like this if I were to win 😄
Posted by: Laurie Turley | July 22, 2016 at 06:35 AM
Always loveGraphic 45 and want it all!
Posted by: Jan Adams | July 22, 2016 at 07:05 AM
So many amazing projects! What an inspiration!
Posted by: Robyn Couillard | July 22, 2016 at 07:07 AM
Great projects! I've used Precious Memories and Cats and Dogs to make two mini albums and the paper is fantastic! Love Graphic 45!
Posted by: Linda Hughes | July 22, 2016 at 07:15 AM
I love these products! I would definitely love to win these!
Posted by: Cathy Erickson | July 22, 2016 at 08:17 AM
Great collections and projects! 😃
Posted by: Angie T. | July 22, 2016 at 08:44 AM
Wonderful projects and another great giveaway, thanks again for the opportunity! Deb xo
Posted by: Deb Riddell ~ Paxton Valley Folk Art | July 22, 2016 at 05:39 PM
I absolutely LOVE the graphics, designs, fonts, etc, that are included in this pack!! I have been working on a memory box for my Grandmother, since LAST YEAR! Just trying to find the PERFECT cardstock, paper, stickers, designs, decals, etc.. and wanting to keep vintage so she can remember memories made with my Grandfather, and ahe can reminisce about her life back when she was younger. NOTHING has fit the bill-- till now!! Would love to win but wont mond buying either!! Thanks!!
Posted by: Carrie Hartman | July 24, 2016 at 07:26 AM