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
Great gift ideas!? I love the new line!
Posted by: Laurie Bradshaw | December 12, 2016 at 07:54 AM
WOW such gorgeous inspiration!!!! I would be thrilled to win this amazing prize package:)
Posted by: Caitlin Rebecca | December 12, 2016 at 08:00 AM
It's never too late for St. Nicholas goodies or too early for Nature Sketchbook papers. Beautiful gift ideas!
Posted by: Carole Lohr | December 12, 2016 at 08:01 AM
These projects are so beautiful using beautiful G45 products!!
Posted by: Maddie Mc | December 12, 2016 at 08:01 AM
thanks for sharing all the beautiful creations. love the paper collection .
Posted by: hana harpaz | December 12, 2016 at 08:01 AM
Great project and wonderful designs!!! Thank you!
Posted by: Bel Marbà | December 12, 2016 at 08:18 AM
wonderful gift ideas!!!! and I love the new Nature Sketchbook!!!
Posted by: Barb | December 12, 2016 at 08:24 AM
These are beautiful, stunning collection.
Posted by: Nancey Thomson | December 12, 2016 at 08:39 AM
I've ordered Nature Sketchbook, but don't have it in my hot little hands yet. I can't wait to try one of these projects. They're fantastic.
Posted by: Ka | December 12, 2016 at 08:41 AM
Love the Nature's Sketchbook projects and collection. Would love to win the St. Nicholas package. Thank you for the chance!
Posted by: Denise Hemphill | December 12, 2016 at 08:42 AM
Oh my goodness!!! I love this collection and these projects are really breathless!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | December 12, 2016 at 08:43 AM
Oh My such WONDERFUL Gift Ideas !!!
Thank you Maggi and Clare . Okay got two more gift ideas... gonna go start very soon !
Oh I think I NEED some more St. Nicholas items thanks to last weeks projects :)
Posted by: Rosann | December 12, 2016 at 08:45 AM
I would love to win the St. Nicholas goodies! All the post it covers are beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle Laulu | December 12, 2016 at 09:17 AM
Clare & Maggi really know how to Rock out G45 papers. I adore both of these ladies. I'm not dreaming of a white Christmas, I'm dreaming of a G45 Christmas !! St. Nicholas papers would be the best gift I could ever receive :). Thanks for an apportunity to win some :). Merry Christmas to all at G45 !!
Posted by: Deborah Cook | December 12, 2016 at 09:27 AM
These folios would be perfect gifts to make for co-workers!!
Posted by: Bethany Roberge | December 12, 2016 at 09:27 AM
Lovely ideas that make thoughtful little gifts.
Posted by: Glenda Buster | December 12, 2016 at 09:29 AM
Oh I just fell in love with these!!!! Xx
Posted by: Giselle | December 12, 2016 at 09:29 AM
Beautiful projects! I really love the planner!!!
Posted by: Danette Munn | December 12, 2016 at 09:33 AM
I love this! I will be making this!!!!
Posted by: Amy Stites | December 12, 2016 at 09:39 AM
What a great idea!! I love both! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Magda Cortez -G45DT | December 12, 2016 at 09:40 AM
St. Nicholas is such a great collection! Thx for the chance to win!
Posted by: dana bennett | December 12, 2016 at 09:59 AM
Beautiful paper collection as well as awesome projects!
Posted by: Marie Frederick | December 12, 2016 at 10:02 AM
What a great idea! And what a fantastic prize! I would love to win since I've been sick for so long, I can't afford to buy much these days! Thx! Love u G45!!!❤️❤️
Posted by: dana bennett | December 12, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Great projects! And what a pretty collection! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | December 12, 2016 at 10:05 AM
Lovely note holders and planner! Such great gift ideas.
Posted by: Tanya | December 12, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I loved these ideas ! ! What beautiful paper.
Posted by: Kathy | December 12, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Love these stocking filler ideas and the paper is just perfect. I love everything Clare makes but especially this planner. Ive got to make one now,!
Posted by: Cheryl craddock | December 12, 2016 at 11:18 AM
i love the new collection! I already bought it! and thanks for a chance to win!!! I'd be really excited to win!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | December 12, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Oh my goodness! What awesome gift projects. I'm headed to my craft desk to try my hand at one of these beautiful folders. Loving this new Nature's Sketchbook collection!
Posted by: Margaret McGlaun | December 12, 2016 at 11:28 AM
The design work, ideas and paper collections you showcase are always so beautiful. Thanks for all the inspiration and Merry Christmas to all.xx
Posted by: Sharon Rogers | December 12, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Love the Nature's Sketchbook! Amazing projects! Amazing giveaway!
Posted by: Donna Leutloff | December 12, 2016 at 12:07 PM
All the projects are
gorgeous, love the
notebooks.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | December 12, 2016 at 12:08 PM
What a stunning collection! The colours are just amazing!
Posted by: Lyn H | December 12, 2016 at 12:13 PM
wow! Those projects are fabulous! I always love seeing what your designers create My LSS only had a couple sheets of St. Nicholas available, but I scooped them up and used them right away; I'd be thrilled to have the whole collection!
Posted by: Lynne Joncas | December 12, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Fast, easy presents - for myself and
for others.
thanks for the idea. I know just the
notebook I'm going to update.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | December 12, 2016 at 01:10 PM
Love, Love, Love Nature Sketchbook Collection!!! Thank you Graphic 45 for another stunning group of papers. D.
Posted by: Diane Moore | December 12, 2016 at 01:27 PM
I just bought this paper and I'm going to be a copy cat! Just love these designs
Posted by: Jean Hiscutt | December 12, 2016 at 01:58 PM
Si algún día gano no me lo voy a creer.
Posted by: Scrapeando hasta los domingos | December 12, 2016 at 03:26 PM
Natures Sketchbook has to be my next purchase for sure! Thank you Graphic 45 for your designs and your wonderful design team! Crossing my fingers for this prize!
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | December 12, 2016 at 03:43 PM
I think Nature Sketchbook is my new favorite collection. Beautiful.
Posted by: Bartemous Black | December 12, 2016 at 03:48 PM