Mother's Day Projects To Inspire: A Shadowbox and Layout
Hello, G45ers!
With Mother's Day quickly approaching, now is the time to start your crafting engines, and we have just the fuel you need to get going. We kick off this post with a stunning Mother's Day shadow box card, complete with a YouTube video tutorial by Olga Heldwein. This project features Olde Curiosity Shoppe DCE and would make any recipient and mantel shine brightly. Following that, we bring you a heartfelt layout that captures the beauty of motherhood, by Pam Bray. Pam shares step by step directions on how you too can create your own beautiful layout with an old favorite, Precious Memories. Remember, today is the last day to enter our weekly blog giveaway so be sure to leave us a comment here on the blog and/or our Facebook page. Now buckle up, we are about to have some fun!
Mother's Day Shadow Box Cardby Olga Heldwein
"Today I have for you Mother's Day shadowbox card. I had so much fun with this project. As I pre-cut elements before ( I have a habit of constantly doing something and cutting patterns is perfect for brainless occupation.) It was a really easy and fast project. I prepared a YouTube video tutorial for you below." ~Olga Heldwein
Mother's Day Shadow Box YouTube Video Tutorial
Graphic 45 Supplies:
- Olde Curiosity Shoppe - Deluxe Collector's Edition
- Secret Garden - Deluxe Collector's Edition
- Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keys
- Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keys
- Off to the Races 8x8 Pad
- Graphic 45 Decades Ink
Other Supplies:
- 13 arts clear gesso
- 13 arts acrylic gel medium
Graphic 45 Precious Memories Mother’s Day
Layout with Tutorial
by Pam Bray
“There are so many precious memories but some seem to be more precious than others. Make sure to take photos as often as you can…even some of the smallest things can create some of the most meaningful memories. I am a firm believer in scrapbooking those moments, journaling about them, and capturing them in photos. I hope you’re as enthusiastic as I am to make sure to document your families and friend’s memories, your travels, your most special or imperfect times of life.” Hugs, Pam Bray
Tips:
- Creating layers on a scrapbook page gives interest.
- Small titles made with stickers will become the focal point of what your layout is reflecting on.
Step by Step Directions:
- Begin your layout by placing a strip of pattern paper and border strips on base scrapbook paper.
- Add large journal piece to the top of strips.
- Layer journal pieces on top of large journal piece.
- Add letter stickers to the top of journaling space; adhere small word strip over top.
- Add a photo to the top of the scrapbook page.
- Fussy cut flowers and sentiment from pattern paper. Add to top of the scrapbook page with pop dots.
- Fussy cut small clothes from Pattern paper; layer together and hang from twine, add twine bows.
- Decorate with fussy cut flowers, chipboard pieces, small hand cut flags.
Graphic 45 Supplies:
- Precious Memories Collection
- Precious Memories 12 x 12 Papercrafting Pad
- Precious Memories Chipboard
- Precious Memories Cardstock Stickers
Other Supplies:
- MayArts Ribbon Brown Twine
- Small Stapler
- Pop Dots
- Xyron Adhesive
This week's blog prize includes an 8"x8" World's Fair paper pad, die-cut cardstock Tags & Pockets, 6"x6" Time to Flourish paper pad, Shabby Chic Metal Keyholes, and a Regular Kraft Tag Album.
Thanks for joining us for a creative and wild ride. We hope you will take these ideas and tips to your craft table to create your own project. As always be sure to leave us a comment to let us know what project(s) you are working on or share your favorite tip. Big thanks to Olga and Pam for sharing your passions with all of us! See you all tomorrow.
Happy Papercrafting!
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Shadow boxes are amazing and I love them. Little show cases for display. I so want to make one now. Thanks for the inspiration. xxx
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | May 11, 2017 at 05:12 AM
This shadow box is gorgeous. Love it!
Posted by: bettina kreuer | May 11, 2017 at 05:35 AM
Adorable pieces!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | May 11, 2017 at 05:35 AM
I love shadow boxes and this is beautiful - one to replicate. The layout is beautiful too with all the fussy cut flowers. Both projects hit the spot. Thank you.
Posted by: Sue MacFall | May 11, 2017 at 05:40 AM
Stunning projects! Your talent combined with the beautiful G45 collections make creating so much easier. Thank you for sharing these G45!
Posted by: Judi Gorham | May 11, 2017 at 05:56 AM
Olga's shadow box is so inspirational. So delicate and intricate.
Love Pam's layouts with the cute little clothes line.
Posted by: Marianne Gonzales | May 11, 2017 at 06:16 AM
Olga's shadow box is very special - love it. I am making my mom one for her birthday next month. And Pam's layout is so cute; love the beautiful roses and the adorable clothes line banner.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | May 11, 2017 at 06:32 AM
Oh my I love Olgas shadowbox here today, but also the layout is precious though. Great work ladies.
Posted by: Maryann Laursen | May 11, 2017 at 06:48 AM
Thank you for sharing your inspirational passion with us. Happy Mother's Day to all.
Posted by: Jenny Palka | May 11, 2017 at 07:39 AM
GORGEOUS inspiration!!!
Posted by: Ashlee McCaslin | May 11, 2017 at 08:04 AM
What stunning projects! And there is nothing like including step by step instructions and materials used lists. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carole Effting Lohr | May 11, 2017 at 08:04 AM
Both projects are stunning, I just love Olga's shadow box and Pam's layout is just adorable. I love those tiny clothes on the line!
Posted by: Anne R | May 11, 2017 at 08:21 AM
Ohhh the Mother Day shadow box is exquisite...I wish my Mom was still here, she'd love it❣️❣️❣️
Posted by: Karen Welch | May 11, 2017 at 08:21 AM
❤️❤️ Graphic 45! The layout is so heartwarming and precious. The shadow box card is awesome. Finally, a fabulous card that can be easily displayed rather than tucked away in a box!
Posted by: Glenda Buster | May 11, 2017 at 08:32 AM
Beautiful projects. I love the shadow box the colors are so pretty and what a great gift for Mother's Day. Pam's layout is so precious love her tutorial.
Posted by: Traci | May 11, 2017 at 08:57 AM
Aww, love these Mother's Day creations! I need to get busy! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | May 11, 2017 at 09:27 AM
Love this baby layout its so cute:)
Posted by: Regina Harrison | May 11, 2017 at 09:43 AM
What a cute baby layout. And the Mothers Day shadow box is just beautiful. Can use both ideas to convert to make cards. wowee.
Posted by: Carla Haase | May 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Beautiful card and layout! Such fine detail in both!
Posted by: Margaret | May 11, 2017 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful butterfly shadow box and precious layout.
Posted by: Sue LD | May 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Love the shadowbox,
and all the elements
in it. Lovely layout.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | May 11, 2017 at 11:01 AM
I love G45 products! Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sue Kendrick | May 11, 2017 at 11:36 AM
love the shadow box and page layout the G45 paper
Posted by: frances perkins | May 11, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Thanks for sharing your talent. Really like your shadow box as well as your layouts.
Posted by: Carolyn | May 11, 2017 at 12:26 PM
I wish my mom was still with us, I'd be making that shadow box for her, no doubt about it! The tutorial was great....Thank you Olga. And the layout was so special. I need the Precious Memories paper, perfect day Graphic 45.
Posted by: Michelle Nettleton | May 11, 2017 at 02:10 PM
Both of these Mother's Day projects have grabbed my attention...lovely work! I'm wondering if I could use all of this week's prize products on one project? A personal challenge!
Posted by: Martie Rollin | May 11, 2017 at 02:52 PM
❤️💚💜💙 these projects! Such beautiful gifts for Mothers Day!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | May 11, 2017 at 08:04 PM
Love both projects. This shadow box is absolutely amazing!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | May 11, 2017 at 08:54 PM
I love the shadow box and the layout.So many details.Very inspiring.
Posted by: Mathilde S. | May 11, 2017 at 09:40 PM
So beautiful and gorgeous!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | May 11, 2017 at 09:50 PM
That shadowbox is exquisite! I love Graphic 45 papers and your fabulous DT
Posted by: stampnk | May 11, 2017 at 11:34 PM
I am going to give the shadowbox a try using Portrait Of A Lady!
Posted by: Sherry Davis | May 12, 2017 at 02:12 AM
Both projects are stunning. Love, love, love the shadowbox...just recently made a couple of these for special events and they were so much fun....
Posted by: Jan D., FL | May 12, 2017 at 04:11 AM
The shadow box is wonderful (& so is the prize!)
Posted by: Deb | May 12, 2017 at 04:49 AM
Love these two projects! The design team is so very talented!
Posted by: Sandy Carroll | May 12, 2017 at 06:20 AM
The shadow box is so pretty. Need to make a few. Love you Olga!
Posted by: Maria V | May 12, 2017 at 08:01 AM
Oh my. Those are two very lovely projects. Thank you Olga and Pam. I got my engine warmed up last night and pulled out Natures Sketchbook.
Posted by: Cyndi B | May 12, 2017 at 09:01 AM
Wow, two beautiful projects. I definitely want to attempt the shadow box card for a friend and I already know I want to use Off To The Races for it because of her love of horses. Love your blogsbecause of ideas like this. My summer is filling with projects ♡
Posted by: Karen Martin | May 12, 2017 at 11:20 AM
siempre me quedo pasmada con vuestras colecciones.
Posted by: Scrapeando hasta los domingos | May 12, 2017 at 07:44 PM
Your papers are so beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | May 14, 2017 at 06:10 AM