It's Almost Christmas!
We have shiny, shimmery, and splendid projects today from Olga Heldwein and Nico Scrap! We love the unique colors they used to make stunning holiday projects. You will definitely leave inspired today! First, let's see 3 cards from Olga using non-holiday collections and stunning color schemes:
"I'm not a huge cardmaker but on the other hand I would like to send some cards to my closest friends. So I made series of fast to make cards. Based on few pieces of paper some branches and few chipboards. I made two traditional ones from St. Nicholas collection and two from Cafe Parisian - this proves that any papers can be use for Christmas projects if they have proper glittery companion :)" ~Olga
Tip for this month – you cannot have to much glitter on Christmas projects so don't hold yourself. Try to sprinkle glitter on wet paint, gesso or ink and enjoy all that sparkle :)
Supply List
Café Parisian 8x8 Pad
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Café Parisian Decorative Chipboard
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Café Parisian Tags & Pockets
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St Nicholas 8x8 Pad
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St Nicholas Journaling Chipboard
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St Nicholas Tags & Pockets
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Stampendous embossing powders
And some flowers that i still have from blog hop with Petaloo and chipboards
Now, Nico Scrap creates an angelic project using Steampunk Debutante. We love how both Olga and Nico Scrap thought outside the holiday collection for these amazing winter projects!
"Every children is an angel, and we know that because of their smiles. And they have wings and pure heart! I have imagined this little boy during christmas time, having fun in a enchanted frosty forest! Evrything sparkles with a touch of aqua and gold frosty embellishments! I have made a special canvas that can be used as a Christmas Home decor! " ~Nico Scrap
Nico Scrap's Sweet Angel Tutorial
Supply List
Steampunk debutante paper collection Graphic45
Graphic45 stamp ( City escape collection )
Tim Holtz die ( frame, christmas tree )
Canvas
Double sided tape
Foam tape
Metal embellishments Scrapunlimited
Flowers Petaloo
13arts white splash
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 tomorrow, so enter today. Have fun entering!
What are your favorite non-traditional color schemes for the holidays?
Happy Papercrafting,
The G45 Family
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The angel card is gorgeous, and it seemed simple watching the video.
Posted by: Charlene Goodman | December 22, 2016 at 05:21 AM
Beautiful projects; love all of the snow and glitter!!!
Posted by: Peggy Giovanetti | December 22, 2016 at 05:34 AM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | December 22, 2016 at 05:45 AM
I love the projects today. I even bought one from one of your posts. Dec. 27th is my 60th birthday so maybe I win your Great Give a way. Thank You
Posted by: Orlie Severson | December 22, 2016 at 05:54 AM
Wow, these cards are simply Stunning! I really love the Cafe ParisIan ones, soft and beautiful. The frame project uses gorgeous colors too, so pretty and inspiring.
Posted by: Kelli S. | December 22, 2016 at 05:59 AM
Great presentation by both designers.... Well done ladies!!!
Posted by: ava gavloski | December 22, 2016 at 06:00 AM
What lovely cards from Olga - don't know which is my favourite !
Nico's angel frame is gorgeous too - thank you both.
Posted by: Sue MacFall | December 22, 2016 at 06:15 AM
I really love Olga's frosty creations. Living in so GA, they bring a real touch of Christmas to me.
Posted by: Beth Williams | December 22, 2016 at 06:19 AM
Those are truly gorgeous - love all the layering. I'm going to have to print these off and keep for further study! :)
Posted by: dana roepke | December 22, 2016 at 06:35 AM
I now have a new favorite saying: Do Anything but Let it Produce Joy. How beautiful! And these projects today are simply stunning works of art.
Merry Christmas to all!
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | December 22, 2016 at 06:39 AM
Nico's Angel creation is darling! I love angels and this is so lovely!
Olga's trio of cards are spectacular! TFS!
Posted by: barb macaskill | December 22, 2016 at 07:08 AM
Love the cards!
Posted by: Sharon P. | December 22, 2016 at 07:14 AM
Fantastic. Love all of the glitter.
The second is plain but darling.
thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | December 22, 2016 at 07:42 AM
So much glitter and snow! Beautiful! And thanks for showing us how to think "outside the box"!!!
Posted by: Donna Leutloff | December 22, 2016 at 07:56 AM
I love Olga's cards and Nico's decor project! Both did an excellent job of creating Christmas themed items using non-holiday papers. Thanks for such great inspiration!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | December 22, 2016 at 07:58 AM
How delicate and scrumptious these are. xxx
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | December 22, 2016 at 08:19 AM
WOW these cards are stunning!!!
Posted by: Maddie Mc | December 22, 2016 at 08:30 AM
Beautiful projects. Love the frosty look of Olga's.
Posted by: Sue LD | December 22, 2016 at 09:24 AM
Olga and Nico thank you for these gorgeous projects and inspiration to think outside of the box! Love Graphic 45!!
Posted by: Glenda Buster | December 22, 2016 at 09:56 AM
These are beautiful!!! Thank ou for the tutorials. Merry Christmas. :-)
Posted by: robin arehart | December 22, 2016 at 10:40 AM
Such beautiful projects by Olga and Nico; yes very creative use of papers from other collections.
Wow Olga's frosty cards are full of detail and she says quick ?? Did you see those layers ??!
Posted by: Rosann | December 22, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Very beautiful projects! Most of my cards were done with traditional colors this year, but I did have some with blue and white or silver - that's a beautiful combination! Also had an ocean-inspired one with pink and blue and a decorated seahorse!
Posted by: Margaret R | December 22, 2016 at 10:47 AM
They are all so pretty but the first 3 are my favorites.
Posted by: Danette Munn | December 22, 2016 at 11:29 AM
All these projects
are so pretty and
full of festive cheer!
Merry Christmas.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | December 22, 2016 at 12:29 PM
If those are your Christmas cards, can I get on your Christmas card list? Hahaha I love the cards you've created. They're all so beautiful. Nico, beautiful project. Simple but elegant.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | December 22, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Beautiful cards
Posted by: Jeanette Munson | December 22, 2016 at 01:52 PM
Fantastic work! Love it all! I wish you all a very Happy Christmas.
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | December 22, 2016 at 03:23 PM
These cards are absolutely stunning!!!
Posted by: Erica H | December 22, 2016 at 05:16 PM
Olga's cards are just breathtaking and she says they are fast to make?! They are so stunningly detailed! Nico's project is beautiful! I have a special place in my heart for angels. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jackie P | December 22, 2016 at 05:38 PM
Everyone of my Christmas gifts this year has been handmade. Thanks to Graphic 45.
Posted by: Dawn Belger | December 22, 2016 at 07:25 PM
What a surprise to see Christmas cards made from 2 collections unrelated to the holiday! Bring on St. Nicholas...Santa and I were meant for each other!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | December 22, 2016 at 07:31 PM
Olga, your cards are simply stunning!
Posted by: Pam | December 22, 2016 at 08:00 PM
Lovely projects. Would love to win this fabulous paper.
Posted by: Alison Johnson | December 22, 2016 at 08:47 PM
I absolutely adore this paper line! Projects ranging from the simplest to the most ornate are just eye popping gorgeous!
Posted by: Sue Dixon | December 22, 2016 at 10:07 PM
So glad to see another chance to grey the St Nicholas collection. Very warm and cozy designs.
Posted by: Ann Milzarski | December 22, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Love Olgas use of lots of frost and had to laugh that she said she just whipped out these cards. Pretty sure it would take me quite a while to do those. Nico's frame art is so lovely. So hope to win the St. Nicholas package.
Posted by: Janet Ingraham | December 22, 2016 at 11:36 PM
Wonderful cards using wonderful paper!!!
Posted by: Deb ONeill | December 23, 2016 at 04:02 AM
Stunningly beautiful❣❤❣
Posted by: Pam | December 23, 2016 at 08:59 AM
Oh I love those snowflakes and trees to adorn the beautiful cards. I feel like I've stepped into a winter wonderland.
Posted by: Cyndi | December 23, 2016 at 10:40 AM
My favourite non traditional Christmas color is light blue and Olga's card is...😍😍😍lovely! Nico's card is so sweet too.
But I'm totally in love with St. Nicholas collection! I would like to win this set 😃.
congrats both for your profesional proyects.
Greetings fron Spain🙋🙋🙋
Posted by: Isabel Moreno | December 23, 2016 at 10:53 AM