I can't believe it almost over with Graphic 45

Wow where have the last two years gone?  I can't believe I've had the privilege of designing for Graphic 45 for two years and this month my term is ending.  It has truly been my pleasure to get the honor of experiencing this journey with G45.  During my term one of my favorite items has been the metal staples...love me some metal.   Today's shadow box uses an all time favorite paper collection of mine Botanicalbella and then some of the metal staples I love.  Please be sure to stop by G45's blog today and see some more favorites from Design Team Members. 

Downton Abbey Shadow Box from Crafter's Companion

I love all the little what nots in the Downton Abbey collection and they certainly all come together in a little shadow box. 

This is really a must have collection from Crafter's Companion...check it out on HSN. 

Need a tip?  Don't be afraid to mix and match patterned papers from the same collection.  Even though there may be a vast difference in the collections patterns you'll find it adds a lot of interest and fun to mix and match the paper patterns and once you're finished you'll find it all works together perfectly. 

Altered Shadow Box : Raining Cats and Dogs Graphic 45

Today over on Graphic 45's blog you'll be able to check out various uses for the staple shadow boxes.  I really dressed mine up by mounting it on a candlestick base and painting the whole thing to flow together.   Lots of layers and the color combo make for one cute decorative piece. 

 

A Harvest of G45 Home Sweet Home Shadow Box

Have you seen the latest shadow boxes from Graphic 45?  They are just yummy and so is the Home Sweet Home collection that I used to decorate this piece.  I love incorporating the little mini terra cotta pots, they just blended so well especially with the fussy cut veges. 

 

 

One of the other new G45 staples I used on this piece was the metal claw feet.  They are just stunning and add so much to any project. 

 

 

 

 

 

Now if you want to continue to be inspired and I'm sure you do, head over to the Graphic 45 blog and see Tati Scraps Recipe Book...is adorable.