Thoughtful Projects with Graphic 45
It's another beautiful week here on the blog! Are you ready for some awesome inspiration? We have some incredible projects to share all week long. Today, Kathy Clement and Pam Bray share thoughtful projects that are great to send to friends and family. Kathy made her "Get Well Soon" card this winter, but with Spring colds and allergies, we're sure this card will be useful past the Winter season! And stay for Pam's great gift set using Cafe Parisian!
"Winter brings with it a flurry of colds, flus and viruses. You might not be able to send chicken soup to a friend who’s knocked out with a nasty bug, but you can let them know that you care and lift spirits with a handmade get well card.
I’ve always loved the whimsical wind up lady from Olde Curiosity Shoppe. Every time I see her, I think, “Feeling run down?” That’s why I chose her as the focal image for this interactive pop-up card. It’s so much fun to open this card and find a pop up panel of mini envelopes decorated with fussy cut butterflies. It’s the perfect pick me up!" ~Kathy
Designer Tips
- Glossy Accents is a great adhesive choice when you are gluing metal to paper.
- To alter metal staples, place a small pea sized puddle of paint onto your craft sheet or waste cardboard. Dip your index finger into the paint, then tap off most of the paint before tapping gently over the raised surfaces of your metal staples.
- Cut mini envelopes from designer paper. Tuck a little note or treat into each envelope for extra fun. Hold the envelope flaps shut with small magnets.
- Add a neat design element to your composition by using a Staples Tag as a layer . Cover partially with designer paper and tuck beneath your paper layers.
- Staples ATC cards are just the right size for sentiments. Add a handwritten or stamped sentiment and tuck in place.
Supply List
Olde Curiosity Shoppe Deluxe Collector’s Edition
Olde Curiosity Shoppe
Apothecary
Genuine Article
Optical Oddities
Mercurial Masterpiece
Counting Down
Race for Time
Butterfly Specifics
Exquisite Motif
Staples Regular Kraft Tag
Staples Ornate Keyhole
Staples Brads
Staples Clock Key
Staples ATC Kraft Tags
Spellbinder Tammy Tutterow Mini Pocket Dies
Petaloo Textured Elements/ Denim Blue Burlap and Canvas
Vintaj Patina Moss Paint
Glossy Accents
Burlap String
Small Magnets
Pam shares the most clever and gorgeous gift set with us now! Don't you love these bright colors?
“I created a fun card to give as a gift recently for a friend. I used Graphic 45 Altered Art Matchbox along with adding an easel card to the top and a tag with her gift card inside. She loved how interactive the gift box was and it also gave her a sweet trinket box for her to use.” ~Pam
Supply List
Graphic 45 Altered Art Matchbox
Graphic 45 Café Parisian 8 x 8 Papercrafting Pad
Graphic 45 Café Parisian Tags and Pockets
Graphic 45 Café Parisian Chipboard
Graphic 45 Café Parisian Journaling & Ephemera Cards
Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Label Holder
Kraft Card Stock
May Arts Silk Ribbon
Xyron Adhesive
Glue Dots
This week we are giving away a $40 prize pack with Off to the Races, ATC Book Box, and Metal Door Pull Staples! What a great pack! Who wants to win? Just comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page to take part! Make sure to enter today!
Another week, more awesome inspiration, and a new blog contest! What could be better? Thanks for joining us today, G45ers!
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
Wonderfull projects. Love to win this amazing pack.
Posted by: Gregoria Pardo | April 04, 2017 at 04:52 PM
Yes please
Posted by: April Reichel | April 04, 2017 at 05:28 PM
Have a friend with horses. Would love to win so I could make her a mini album. Thanks for the chance to win. Love all 45's products.
Posted by: Tandara | April 04, 2017 at 06:17 PM
Love your beautiful products!!! Thank you for all the inspiration 💕
Posted by: Pat Meyers | April 04, 2017 at 06:21 PM
Preciosa esta coleccion.
Posted by: Scrapeando hasta los domingos | April 04, 2017 at 06:58 PM
As always I'd be thrilled to win!
Posted by: Barb Feidler | April 04, 2017 at 07:09 PM
Delightful inspirations! Thanks, G45!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | April 04, 2017 at 08:11 PM
Great projects. Can't wait to try them. Would love to win.
Posted by: Carla Haase | April 04, 2017 at 08:28 PM
These are so inspirational. I wish the Fairy of clever crafters would wave her wand over me.
Posted by: Cindy Wilson | April 04, 2017 at 08:54 PM
Wow, you ladies out did yourselves. These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Marge Goruch | April 04, 2017 at 09:48 PM
Love the tips, projects and ideas you share with us Graphic 45. Thanks, it's very inspiring
Posted by: Sharon | April 05, 2017 at 03:14 AM
What truly fabulous projects. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Linda S. | April 05, 2017 at 07:26 AM
Beautiful cards!! Anyone would be happy to receive them. Especially love the gift box and card set!! It's beautiful!
Posted by: Joya Bohman | April 05, 2017 at 07:29 AM
Beautiful prize pack this week. G45 is the most generous paper company in the world !!
Posted by: Deborah Cook | April 05, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Pretty ! Please pick me.
Posted by: virginia ogg | April 05, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Win it!
Posted by: Nancy Hodges | April 05, 2017 at 03:04 PM
This is all so beautiful! I would have so much fun crafting with this😀. Thank you for the opportunity at such a lovely giveaway.
Posted by: Debbie Williams | April 05, 2017 at 03:08 PM
Beautiful papers as usual. I would be thrilled to win any of the collections. Can't wait to see what you all come up with next.
Posted by: Kathy Cadile | April 05, 2017 at 03:49 PM
I would love to win! What beautiful paper.
Posted by: Sarah Saghafi | April 05, 2017 at 06:19 PM
Great projects! I am so amazed at the varied ideas on this site!
Posted by: Karen Rice | April 05, 2017 at 10:44 PM
Love these projects! Your design team never ceases to amaze me!
Posted by: Dianna D. | April 05, 2017 at 11:20 PM
I just love G45. Went on a Viking River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, and scrapbooking the wonderful sights using G45 Cityscapes and all its coordinating paper and embellishments. It is turning out like a work of art. Thanks for designing such awesome paper. I also love the quality of your products.
Posted by: Jean Cavaliere | April 06, 2017 at 05:20 AM
I am so glad you made a paper with horses.I have been waiting a long time for something like this. Thank you .
Posted by: Darcy Winters | April 06, 2017 at 08:42 AM
Every project is absolutely amazing. The creativity is overflowing.
Posted by: Sharon thomas | April 06, 2017 at 08:45 AM
another winner! beautiful paper line!
Posted by: Lupe Martinez | April 06, 2017 at 12:29 PM
I really love the craft box gift set by Pam Bray because it would be perfect for gifts I need coming up!! All were great inspiration!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | April 06, 2017 at 01:02 PM
Beautiful.
Posted by: Jean marmo | April 06, 2017 at 01:24 PM
Congratulations to your 2017 team! Wow, what an amazing and talented group of artists! So many great ideas. I'm excited to start my daughter's Enchanted Forest album!
Posted by: Susan Anderson | April 06, 2017 at 03:04 PM
Love these papers, and your design team is awesome!
Posted by: Penny Arnold | April 06, 2017 at 05:39 PM
Ohhhh....ahhhhhh....love this collection so much. Here's to wishes coming true!
Posted by: Barbie | April 06, 2017 at 07:55 PM
LOVE all your designs!!!! Would love to win!!! Beautiful items!!!
Posted by: Jackie Hart | April 07, 2017 at 06:26 AM
i would like to know how i can purchase the art matchbox. I have been looking everywhere.
Posted by: Suzanne Staniloff | December 01, 2017 at 08:37 AM