Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Card with Box measurements & Tutorial

Hey there blogging friends! ♥

I received several requests for the measurements of the 12 Days of Christmas card with box I created for Graphic 45. Here is a peek at the project:


I created a video tutorial to show you how to create the card and interior "surprise" box.


Here are the measurements for the card and the interior box:

Card:
8 1/2" x 8 7/8"
Score at 4" on each side on the length of 8 7/8" side
Fold at score lines

Box Bottom:
5 1/4" x 7"
Score at 3/4" on all sides
Fold at score lines
Cut slits (see video tutorial)

Top of Box:
5 1/4" PLUS 1/16" x 7 1/16"
Score at 3/4" on all sides
Fold at score lines
Cut slits (see video tutorial)

Supplies needed to create the card and box:
Scoring board and scoring tool
Paper trimmer
Scissors
ScorTape or strong adhesive

Enjoy! ♥

xoxo,

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Mixed Media: Altered Wooden Spatula


Hey there and welcome to another project share for Graphic 45!

Today, I'd like to share an altered wooden spoon I created using Graphic 45's Secret Garden papers (my all time favorite collection!) I used some mixed media techniques to alter the base of my spatula and did a ton of layering with flowers, metal and lace. I intend to gift this to my Mom for Christmas as a stocking stuffer... she loves gardening and she loves to cook. I thought this would be the perfect decor for her kitchen!

Here are more photos:






This project will also be featured on the Graphic 45 blog HERE.

I created a video to walk you thorough the details of this altered piece:


Thank you for stopping by and letting me share my latest creation with you!

Before I go, I want to wish my eldest son Jarrod a Happy Birthday! He turns 12 today and I am super proud of the young man he has become! I say in another year or two, he will be towering over me. LOL!
Happy birthday, son. I love you!




Happy crafting! xoxo ♥


Products:
Staples: Ornate metal key, Ornate metal key hole, Antique metal door pull, Stamped metal brad
I Am Roses flowers
Tim Holtz Ideology hinges, plaque
Prima Junk Yard Findings
Prima Resin
Prima Butterfly Stencil
Findings from Sky Blue Pink
Findings from Sa Crafters
Lindy’s Stamp Gang Sprays: Golden Sleigh Bells, Sea Grass Green, Rusty Lantern Lime, Cotton Candy Pink, Pretty in Pink Pink, Steampunk Sepia
Lace from The Piece by Piece
Gesso
Mod Podge
Liquitex Modeling Paste

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

"12 Days of Christmas" Door Christmas Album



Hello blogging friends!

Today, I'd like to share a Christmas album I created using Graphic 45's 12 Days of Christmas collection. Did you know that Christmas is only 49 days away? Yup, and it will creep up on you super fast, so get those Christmas crafts going ladies! It's not too early to get started. ♥

Each year I create an album to archive our family holiday photos and memories. I wanted to do a full-sized album to capture full-sized photos. This album is fairly large at 6 1/2" x 9". The door die is from AccuCut Crafts. Complete product list is included below and on the Graphic 45 blog, where this album will be featured today! ♥

Here are some photos of my album:




















Here is a video walk through of this album:


Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my latest project!

xoxo ♥,


Product List

12 Days of Christmas 12x12 papers
Staples: Regular Tag, Large Tag, Metal Tags, Metal Keyhole, Antique Metal Door Pull, Stamped Metal Brad, Metal button
Coordinations Graphic 45 Signature Series card stock
May Arts ribbon
Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D foam squares
Petaloo flowers
I Am Roses flowers
AccuCut “Door” Album die set
AccuCut Bag Sleeve (medium)
Spellbinders dies
Sizzix dies
MFT dies
… and more!
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