Upcycle Week: Starring a Camera Photo Storage & Treat Tags using Vintage Hollywood
Hello G45ers!
Welcome to a week of upcycled fun! We asked our Design Team to create a project from an old unused item in their house and give it new life. Some of them selected old G45 packaging, packaging from matchbook boxes, or old home decor pieces that were in much need of a facelift. This post will feature Elena's Recycled Camera she created using a Graphic 45 Book Box and the tube from packing tape, as well as Maggi's Recycled Tags using Staples packaging. Both of these gorgeous projects have been decorated in our Vintage Hollywood collection. Be sure to join in the fun and share your projects with us on Facebook using the #UpcycleG45 hashtag to be entered to win this month's contest.
Camera Box by Elena Olinevich
"I love everything about the cinema, especially when it comes to some vintage movies. The new Vintage Hollywood collection is something that I have waited a long time for.
Several decades ago it was quite popular to collect the cards with the celebrities. Now it is a real treasure if you possess these cards. So I thought it would be great to create something to keep some vintage movie cards and I decided to make a camera box.
I used the Book Box from the Staples, but was I really need was something to create the “lens” so that my vintage camera box looked authentic and my eyes caught the spool left from the tape adhesive. It was quite large enough." ~Elena Olinevich
I filmed the process from start to finish of how to attach the spool to the book cover. Camera Box Video Tutorial by Elena Olinevich
Book Boxes come in two sizes and three colors.
This camera box can be used for any pictures or photos you may have, as an option - it is enough space inside to put mini album.
Tips:
- First, while working with circles, be accurate with all the calculations you make. It’s important to place the spool straight at the center, so you will need a ruler and to rememember some calculations needed to find the radius and diameter to cut the paper layers precisely.
- If you are going to make the cover for you “lens,” score the paper first. It is a circle shape and even moving a bit will offset the paper.
- I also added the matchbox as a part of the flashbox. You can even open it and put something tiny into it
I spent a lot of time searching for the belt, not a new one. I found it at the flea market, it is worn and really vintage.
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Book Box Kraft
Vintage Hollywood collection 12x12 pad
Vintage Hollywood 12x12 Patterns & Solids Pad
Vintage Hollywood 8x8 Pad
Recycled Tags By Maggi Harding
I'm upcycling today in honor of Earth Day! I've made two great shaker tags from Graphic 45's Washi tape packaging. I'll show you how to do that in my Snapguide. The plastic packaging is great because you can actually fit some Hershey's chocolate in the shaker. Now that's my kind of shaker!!
Now, if you don't have the packaging from Graphic 45's Washi Tape, don't despair, you can still make a great shaker tag using any of the tags from our Staples metal packaging. Here's a link to a previous Snapguide where I illustrated how to make a shaker from nested dies. All you need to do is make a shaker and then glue it to your tag as I have done on the Born to be A Star tag. ~Maggi Harding
How to Make a Shaker From Recycled Packaging
Tip:
Always keep the Graphic 45 packaging tags from your metal Staples purchases. They are just like the tags that are sold and recycle beautifully! Many scrapbook products are packaged so beautifully; before tossing consider how you could recycle the packaging.
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Vintage Hollywood collection:
8" x 8" Pad
Decorative Chipboard
Journaling Chipboard
Tag and plastic covering from Staples Washi Tape
Any tag from Staples metal product packaging
Other Supplies:
Petaloo Botanica Anenome - Pistachio
Petaloo Botanica Sugared Minis - Pine Green
Petaloo Darjeeling Mini Mix - Teastained Green
Petaloo burlap trim
Houndstooth Ribbon
Blue rayon seam binding
green cardstock
Assorted beads to fill shakers
Cheery Lynn Designs Star Shaker Kit
To help keep the creative wheels turning we have a fun and easy contest for you. This week we are giving out a $40+ prize package full of Off to the Races 8x8 paper pad, 6x6 Patterns and Solids, Decorative Chipboard, Ephemera Cards, ATC Black Book Box, and Shabby Chic Drawer Pulls. Wow! To enter to win, just leave a comment here on our blog and/or Facebook page. The winner will be announced here on the blog on Friday, April 21st, 2017.
Thank you to Elena and Maggi for sharing your incredible talents and tutorials with us, and to you for joining us. Let us know what you want to create with this Off to the Races prize package to be entered to win. See you back here tomorrow for two more amazing Upcycled projects!
Happy Papercrafting!
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Stunning! There are no other words!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | April 17, 2017 at 05:25 AM
Very cool!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | April 17, 2017 at 05:43 AM
Very cool ideas!
Posted by: Peggy Comella | April 17, 2017 at 06:07 AM
A latte and the graphic 45 blog is my start to every day. Thank you.
Posted by: Brenda | April 17, 2017 at 07:16 AM
Great projects! I love to upcycle and find use in so many little treasures most folks toss. Love the giveaway!
Posted by: Kate | April 17, 2017 at 07:27 AM
I love upcycling and mixed media so these projects are just perfect for inspiration. Thank you all.
Posted by: Sue MacFall | April 17, 2017 at 07:38 AM
Amazing projects!! Im now wondering along my home in search of what to upcycle ))
Posted by: Vera Shelemekh | April 17, 2017 at 08:32 AM
Beautiful projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | April 17, 2017 at 09:05 AM
I love the vintage holly wood collection.Like all collections the details and colours are so beautiful.Gorgeus projects!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway.
Posted by: Mathilde S. | April 17, 2017 at 09:10 AM
Graphic 45 one word AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: Marie Frederick | April 17, 2017 at 09:25 AM
Vintage Hollywood is gorgeous. Love the projects everyone is making. fabulous prize this week with the "Off To The Races" collection. Would love to get my hands on those beautiful papers. Wow!! Thanks for a chance G45. :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | April 17, 2017 at 11:05 AM
Thanks for sharing these beautiful G45 masterpieces. I love the variety of projects made from the same collections. The options are endless.
Posted by: Jen | April 17, 2017 at 11:11 AM
The tags are neat
looking and the
camera is awesome!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | April 17, 2017 at 11:26 AM
I love the idea of the upcycled shaker cards!
Posted by: Bethany Roberge | April 17, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Love the idea of upcycling rather than throwing away and having to run out and buy more. Vintage Hollywood is perfect for the camera project! Thanks for the great tips on making the shaker tags. Love, love, love Graphic 45 and I haven't been able to work any of the Off to the Races Collection into my craft budget yet.
Posted by: Glenda Buster | April 17, 2017 at 12:10 PM
Beautiful works!
Posted by: Anna Koczela | April 17, 2017 at 01:08 PM
WOW amazing projects!!!
Posted by: Caitlin Rebecca | April 17, 2017 at 01:56 PM
The Camera box was so fun, great idea! And the tags are an inspiration. I too keep the packaging. Love Graphic 45
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | April 17, 2017 at 02:14 PM
Some pretty incredible projects! Thank you, Graphic 45!
Posted by: Laurie Bradshaw | April 17, 2017 at 02:28 PM
Adorable projects! I now have one in mind to do.
Posted by: Anne Schilling | April 17, 2017 at 04:27 PM
Stunning projects! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent!
Posted by: Jackie Peduzzi | April 17, 2017 at 05:12 PM
This is gorgeous
Posted by: Jean marmo | April 17, 2017 at 06:53 PM
What a fine tutorial with good hints for success. And all the projects are so attractive. Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: Carole Effting Lohr | April 17, 2017 at 07:27 PM
Some inspiration. Enjoy the idea of the shaker card, very cute items including the candy used. I like how the card with the beads/embellishments look vintage as well. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Veronica Roske | April 17, 2017 at 07:29 PM
Wonderful tutorials - love the camera, so creative! The tags are very different, look like lots of fun to make! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent!
Posted by: Trisha | April 17, 2017 at 07:34 PM
WOW Amazing creations! I just bit the dust and ordered my first Graphics 45!! In fact I splurged and ordered 4 packs plus banners, decorative elements , the metal ware Hehe!!
Posted by: Dr Sonia S V | April 17, 2017 at 08:17 PM
What a beautiful collection!
Posted by: susie doucet | April 17, 2017 at 10:09 PM
Stunning projects!!! Loved all of the designers' creativity!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | April 17, 2017 at 10:12 PM
This upcycle project really has me thinking twice when I go to toss an item into the recycle bin. Love the camera Elena. Perfect to store mementos and an album!
Posted by: Cyndi B | April 17, 2017 at 10:40 PM
Love the camera box and the set of shaker tags! Very innovative upcycle projects!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | April 17, 2017 at 10:45 PM
Love this giveaway! I would love to make a book box with a tag album and Derby Day decorations.
Posted by: Jaimi Bailey | April 17, 2017 at 10:48 PM
Beautiful projects.
Posted by: Vicki Morris | April 17, 2017 at 10:59 PM
Your papers are all precious and stunning that I only use them on special projects. Thank you.
Posted by: Vivian Foo | April 17, 2017 at 11:04 PM
Love, love the camera box. Definitely going to try it. Thanks for a chance to win the wonderful package.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | April 17, 2017 at 11:46 PM
Awesome giveaway. Love love g45!
Posted by: Kathy | April 18, 2017 at 12:46 AM
Fantastic camera, G45 never ceases to amaze.
Posted by: D Breen | April 18, 2017 at 01:35 AM
Totally jaw-dropping!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | April 18, 2017 at 03:47 AM
Very impressive camera (bluefield.com.tw)
Posted by: Spare | April 18, 2017 at 04:04 AM
I loved the video so much...I am such a visual learner...fascinating. I, too, like to reuse items that otherwise might find their way into the waste basket.
Great projects today, as always.
Posted by: Jan D., FL | April 18, 2017 at 04:13 AM
Love, love, love the upcycle ideas! Would also love to win "Off to the Races" as I adore my animals.
Posted by: Debbie Mitchell | April 18, 2017 at 05:27 AM