Beautiful Ideas with Nature Sketchbook
We are loving the projects being created with Nature Sketchbook, our new gorgeous collection. Today, Maggi Harding and Clare Charvill share two perfect ideas with this new collection. Take a look at Maggi's gorgeous folios:
"I've got a quick and easy project for you today that I know will delight the recipient! Its a Post-it notepad wrapped in a folio made from Graphic 45's new collection, Nature Sketchbook. These make cute little stock stuffers or little gifts. How about using them as place markers on your table? You could easily use journaling type cut-aparts on the fronts and write in your guest's name." ~Maggi
Tip: I'm big on assembly line production so if you're going to make a lot of these, cut everything to size all at once. Then ink your papers. Now line the pieces up in the order of assembly and you can quickly put these together.
Tip: Do you have a sheet or two left from various collections but not really enough to do a big project? Well then this is perfect use for those leftovers. You can cut two folios from a 12 x 12 paper, now find some coordinating images and you're all set. Of course, I do know that using all our Graphic 45 paper is really not the goal. Do you kinda break out in a cold sweat when you discover than one of your treasured collections is all gone? Yeah , so do I!
Supply List
Nature Sketchbook 12 x 12 Pad
Nature Sketchbook 1 2x 12 Patterns & Solids Pad
Nature Sketchbook Flowers
Nature Sketchbook letters or any that coordinate with Nature Sketchbook
Other Supplies:
Petaloo Botanica Blooms x 4 Teal
Petaloo Botanica Petite's x 11 Teal, Yellow
BasicGrey Magnetic closures
Scortape
Distress Ink
Jute twine
Now, enjoy this gorgeous planner from Clare! We love this - what a great gift idea!
"Nature Sketchbook was the perfect collection to choose for my hostess gift. The feature image on the signature sheet was just the perfect size for my project too, and those butterflies just had to be cut out ☺ This planner holds all you need to organise your way through the weeks ahead.
The cover is made from double thickness 2mm chipboard and measures . I altered the front cover in two sheets of 12 x 12, used one on the back cover and two sheets from the 12 x 12 Patterns and Solids to create the pocket sections that hold the post its, jotter and ‘things to so’ lists. I picked all of these up from a local stationery shop. A neat magnetic closure adds the final touch to this elegant and practical gift." ~Clare
Supply List
2 x Nature Sketchbook 12 x 12 signature sheet
1 x Plant Kingdom 12 x 12
1 x Cream & black floral 12 x 12 patterns and solids
1 x Green hexagon patterned patterns and solids
2mm chipboard – 5 x A4 sheets
Treasure Gold – Spanish Topaz
Black Construction Tape – My Creative Spirit
Scor-tape and tacky glue
Sharpie pen - fine
6 mini craft magnets
Black card
Wink of Stella clear pen
Black Soot Distress Ink
Post It notes
Jotter pad
The Week Ahead Planner pad
This week, we are giving away an $80 prize pack filled with St. Nicholas goodies. 'Tis the season for handmade goodies! All you need to do to enter is comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page. We will announce a winner here on the blog on Friday. Have fun entering!
We're so glad you joined us this Monday. We hope you have an awesome day!
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 ideas!
Posted by: Johnnielou Kuykendall | December 12, 2016 at 05:06 AM
I love love love this new paper!
Posted by: S. Zacher | December 12, 2016 at 05:08 AM
Stunning! Nature is a wonder and so is this collection!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | December 12, 2016 at 05:09 AM
So lovely!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | December 12, 2016 at 05:14 AM
Just discovered your blog through Facebook! Love it!
Posted by: Bonnie Crane | December 12, 2016 at 05:15 AM
The colors in this package are gorgeous together!
Posted by: Janet Worthy | December 12, 2016 at 05:19 AM
These are all beautiful.
Thanks for a chance to win a beautiful collection.
Posted by: Jeanette Munson | December 12, 2016 at 05:20 AM
Graphic 45 has out done themselves with the Nature's Sketchbook! I am totally amazed that each collection release gets better and better! Love the Design Team ideas!
Posted by: Karin | December 12, 2016 at 05:29 AM
Gorgeous as always! Love me some Graphic 45!
Posted by: Terri Beal | December 12, 2016 at 05:32 AM
Beautiful projects, as always!! Love Graphic 45 and St. Nicholas paper!!
Posted by: Diane Barnett | December 12, 2016 at 05:34 AM
I love graphic 45!!!! It's so much fun.
I love these projects . Can't wait to make them
Posted by: Loni Brzezinski | December 12, 2016 at 05:36 AM
What amazing ideas and instructions on how to create these terrific little gifts for friends. I have the small sketchbook paper - may just have to get the big sheets now!
Posted by: Mary Kay Werry | December 12, 2016 at 05:37 AM
Wonderful projects! This paper collection is gorgeous.
Posted by: Linda Mayer | December 12, 2016 at 05:38 AM
I haven't seen those celebrate tags before! How cute!
Posted by: Susan | December 12, 2016 at 05:39 AM
The Natures Sketchbook projects are outstanding! They are so inspiring. Would love to try these with the St. Nicholas Collection. After all, I can't imaging Christmas without Graphic 45.
Posted by: Judith A Gorham | December 12, 2016 at 05:47 AM
I'm amazed every time I see your Designers' work. So beautiful.
Posted by: Charlene Ottinger | December 12, 2016 at 05:50 AM
everything looks like it's popping off the page and is alive!
Posted by: megan | December 12, 2016 at 05:50 AM
The Santa pack looks fantastic. Thanks for the chance and the sketchbook projects are gorgeous. Merry Christmas to you all.
Posted by: Christine Cuthbert | December 12, 2016 at 05:53 AM
As always beautiful collections, cute products! I would like to win. Merry Christmas to everyone!
Posted by: MARISOL NAVARRO TINAR | December 12, 2016 at 06:06 AM
Both ideas are amazing and beautiful gift ideas. And I know G45 has some more masculine papers that could be used even for a man! And these are so useful.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | December 12, 2016 at 06:09 AM
Love the UK calendar book.
Beautiful paper ❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Kim Veevers | December 12, 2016 at 06:10 AM
Beautiful projects!
Posted by: Sharon P. | December 12, 2016 at 06:12 AM
Love this idea... The ladies in dispatch would love these post-it folios.
Posted by: Jill Stanek | December 12, 2016 at 06:15 AM
I LOVE this collection. The project is beautiful!
Posted by: kathy Boysal | December 12, 2016 at 06:24 AM
Such a beautiful collection!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | December 12, 2016 at 06:25 AM
The little notebook ideas are so great and it would be so wonderful to win the St Nicholas Paper...CHOOSE ME PLEASE!!!!
Posted by: Gloria Myers | December 12, 2016 at 06:25 AM
This project is absolutely awesome and the Graphic 45 papers work so well with it. Live it!!
Posted by: Jane Franklin | December 12, 2016 at 06:46 AM
Just love Clare's planner! This stunning paper line will certainly give us much inspiration. Lovely ideas today ladies! Congrats!
Posted by: Linda McDonald | December 12, 2016 at 06:47 AM
What great projects - both are stunning. The give-away is so generous, would love to win it. Many thanks.
Posted by: Sue MacFall | December 12, 2016 at 06:49 AM
I just love the ideas and this is so bright and beautiful.
Posted by: Susie Stover | December 12, 2016 at 06:59 AM
Want !!
Love !!!
😍
Posted by: Angela rose | December 12, 2016 at 07:03 AM
What a neat project! Might have to be my next one.
Posted by: Gabby O | December 12, 2016 at 07:11 AM
I love all your collections. But this one is the best I' ve ever seen. Love it. I am very excited to see more projects with it.
Posted by: Bettina Kreuer | December 12, 2016 at 07:20 AM
Today's blog is filled with amazing - & beautiful - projects. Thank you for the chance to win the prize pack. G45, you are great!
Posted by: Brenda | December 12, 2016 at 07:21 AM
I loved the Nature Sketchbook ideas! All gorgeous, look great with the Petaloo blooms also! I would put the St. Nicholas supplies to good use, I have lots of ideas!
Posted by: Beth | December 12, 2016 at 07:24 AM
Great ideas need to try this
Posted by: Patricia Imhoff | December 12, 2016 at 07:24 AM
Wow! Love it! Graphic 45 undoubtedly my favorite paper--the most creative designs!
Posted by: Dee Richardson | December 12, 2016 at 07:34 AM
What wonderful gift ideas. The paper as always is beautiful!
Posted by: Pat Gonzales | December 12, 2016 at 07:37 AM
Beautiful work from Maggi Harding and Clare Charvill today with the Nature Sketchbook collection. Nevertheless, still can't get enough of the St. Nicholas papers!
Posted by: Rebecca Rosas | December 12, 2016 at 07:52 AM
STUNNING !!! This is my favorite collection. Nature Sketchbook !! I will have to make these .
Posted by: Janice Adams | December 12, 2016 at 07:53 AM