What Can You Upcycle?

Do you love taking old objects and turning them into one of a kind art pieces?  Today I'll show you step by step how to create this beautiful spring spoon.  Be sure to check out my Snapguide tutorial. 

Also be sure to head over to the Graphic 45 blog today and you'll see Robin's beautiful Gilded Lily piece. 

Spring is just around the corner with Graphic 45

 

 Today's Graphic 45 card is from the Re-release of the Once Upon a Springtime collection...an all time favorite.  I just love all the fussy cut fairies on this piece as they really make it a show stopper. Take a peek at all the details below.

 

 

 Be sure to head over to Graphic 45's blog and see what else the other design team members have created for you today...I promise it will be a one of a kind. 

Peer into a Magical World with Graphic 45 and PCL

Here is a teaser photo of a magical card I created for Graphic 45 and Paper Crafters Library.  I hope you will click over to PCL and see the whole piece and be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Shake Up Some Springtime with this Graphic 45 Tutorial

Well today is my day to shine with Graphic 45.  I always love these days when I get to show off my latest and greatest using one of their beautiful collections.  Once Upon A Springtime was always one of my favorites so I was happy to see it as one of their re releases this year at CHA. 

 

I created this shaker card that encases fairies that have glitter and pearls raining down around them as the card is shook.  It's so pretty and believe it or not, it's easy.  In fact I've got a Snapguide Tutorial to show you exactly how easy it is to make your own. 

 

 

 https://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-graphic-45-shaker-card/

 

 

 

All of the flower clusters on my card are hand stamped, colored, molded and then clustered together to create the bunches.  The fairies have been fussy cut and layer over the frame...I love the finished result. 

 

 

My fellow design team member GINGER is also showing a beautiful card she created using the Artisans Style Collection on the Graphic 45 Blog today so be sure to go see it. 

 

 

Oh and have you heard...the CALL IS OUT!!!!!! 

 

 

 

 

It's Sneak Peek Time with Graphic 45: Once Upon A Springtime Re-Release

In the crafting world this is one of the best times of the year...CHA.  I love seeing all the new gadgets, stamps, paper collections and must-haves during this time.  Graphic 45 is one of those companies everybody can't wait to see what they have in store.  This year I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. 

Graphic 45 is Re-releasing some of their most popular collections but with some update and Once Upon a Springtime that we all adored is included in that re-release. 

Today I'm sharing with you a mixed media box I created with the Once Upon a Springtime.  This collection is perfect for all that fussy cutting and layering.  It's just beautiful. 

This little box is in California or at least on it's way, so if you're planning on attending CHA be sure to stop by the Graphic 45 both and see my work.  I'd love to know what you think of it in person. 

Be sure to be check out Graphic 45's blog everyday as they are showing sneak peeks of goodies to be seen at CHA and projects the design team has made using them...It's so much fun. 

Spring G45 Style

You know how much I love Graphic 45...so I thought I would use the Once Upon A Springtime paper to make this weeks spring card for ABC Design Team. 

The background of the card was first stamped with the little bird and musical notes from the Crafty Secrets Altered Art set. I just randomly stamped all over to make my own designer paper. The Once Upon A Springtime paper makes it so easy to layer up a card in no time with their cool graphics.  I just cut out various scenes and layered them up. 

The cluster of flowers were also so easy with this paper line.  I just cut out some of the printed flowers and crinkled their edges to give that dimension I love.  Layered and glue them up and it made a perfect embellishment.  I also added some flower soft to the middle of the flowers and the middle of the bottom button for more detail.

The ribbon along the top was pleated and added for the final touch. 

So are you ready to make your spring card?  I hope you are and you'll join us for our ABC Design Team Challenge and maybe win up to $25 in product from ABC Toy and Craft.  I would love to have at least 100 entries this month...so get your mojo on and be sure to tell you friends about our challenge too!!!! 

Until next week, have a great weekend!

This card qualifies for the following challenges:

Beary Scrap: Sketch

Flower Soft: Square Card

Simon Says Stamps: Easter Colors/Spring

Shabby Tea Room: Spring