Nothing like some Upcycled Altered Art with Graphic 45

 

 I always love to upcycle things when I can so when I found the inspiration for these little light bulb vases I was thrilled.  They are simple to create and you can make a grouping of them in no time.  It’s a great way to show off those single blooms.  I used the Steampunk Spells collection but there are so many Graphic 45 collections that would also be perfect for this project.  So the next time your bulb blows out…don’t throw it away, upcycle it into something beautiful.  


Be sure to check out my Snapguide Tutorial that will show you step by step how to create these little vases. 
 
Check out How to Upcycle Lightblubs Into Vase With Graphic 45 by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

Now you can go check out Katies amazing Fairy Door for more altered art on Graphic 45's Blog. 

Gaze into my Crystal Ball with Petaloo and Graphic 45 Blog Hop

Have you been hopping along this week with Graphic 45 and Petaloo?  I hope so.  Not only will you see some amazing Halloween Décor goodies, but you can win a great prize pack. 

 

 

 

I am a sucker for Halloween and Halloween decor.  I'm not one for the gore and blood but I love the vintage Halloween decorations that have become so popular.  I think I pulled off that vibe with my pair of crystal ball centerpieces.

 

I love the way I trick the eye and you think there is a floating image in the center.  I achieve that will a little smoke and then stamping on transparency with Staz-On ink and some Steampunk Spells stamp set.  Once they are placed inside the glass ball they really look like they are floating in mid air...it's so cool. 

 

 

 

The paper line I used is Eerie Tale from Graphic 45 and the colors really lend themselves to that retro Halloween theme.  I just adore the little spider I stamped....just the small details can really boost your projects. 

 

 

The flowers I used from Petaloo were beautiful but they had white centers...no problem I just sprayed them with some purple dye/stain and then they were perfect to nestle into my grouping.

 

 

 

 

 Remember to head over to Graphic 45 Blog and Petaloo's and enter for your chance to win, win, win and as they say in Disney...BOO TO YOU AND YOU AND YOU AND YOU 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

 

 Supply List

12 x12 Eerie Tale:  Wicked Whimsey  8 x 8 Eerie Tale Paper ,Fanciful Fable,,Grand Illusion, Eerie Tale Flowers ,Eerie Tale Tags and Pockets, Eerie Tale Chipboard 1 ,Eerie Tale Banners Staples: Large Ivory Tag, Steampunk Spells Stamps, Petaloo Flowers

Other Products Used:

Christmas Balls, Candle/Smoke, Transparency Sheets, Staz-On Ink (Purple) ,Hot Glue, Rhinestone Strips,  Dries Clear Glue, Zip Dry Glue, Ribbon, Spray Paint, Candle Sticks