Graphic 45 Blog Hop Day 5 with Lisa
Hey there everyone! It's Lisa with you today and welcome to Day FIVE of our blog hop with Graphic 45.
This week we're so excited to be hopping with Graphic 45! Stop by our blog every day this week to see craft inspirations! Don't forget to leave a comment on the posts to be entered in our giveaway!
Graphic 45 will also have crafts up on their blog so don't forget to stop by their sites:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/graphic45
My my project, I also used Graphic 45's ATC Box in Kraft to create a future photo memory keeper box (I have 2 beautiful cats so the Raining Cats & Dogs collection is perfect for me).
I coated the entire box with a coat of Chalkboard Paint. Once dry I gave it a second coat of paint and allowed that to dry.
I measured the papers that I wanted to use and applied those with Gel Medium to the sides, bottom, and top of the box. Allowing to dry or heat setting, as preferred.
Using one of the Stencils from the Stencil 101 pack I applied Texture Luxe™ Gold lightly (with a sponge) through the stencil to the box lid.
I additionally fussy cut a flower pattern and adhered that with Gel Medium and added a touch of Glass Bead Glitter Gel for extra shimmer. This was also attached to the box lid.
A few decorative chipboard elements were added to the sides as well as a large chipboard piece to the top. A few of the smaller chipboard tags were nestled inside for a decorative touch.
Here is a close-up!
Supplies:
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Textural Accents and Tools: Gel Medium, Chalkboard Paint, Texture Luxe™ Gold, Glass Bead Glitter Gel, Gelatos Tool set, Stencils 10ct 101 Collection
Graphic 45
Item # 4500845 ATC Book Box Kraft
Item # 4500972 Raining Cats and Dogs Decorative Chipboard
Item #4500969 Raining Cats and Dogs 8 x 8 paper pad
Beautyfull! Thanks for all the inspiration in the last days
Hugs Aartje
Posted by: Aartje | 07/31/2015 at 09:38 AM
GORGEOUS!!!
WOW - the gold over the patterned paper must look AMAZING in person!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 07/31/2015 at 10:12 AM
I really need to indulge in those stencils.... And the entire graphic 45 line!
Posted by: Beck | 07/31/2015 at 10:17 AM
This is very sweet and very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: April Lopez | 07/31/2015 at 10:25 AM
A great idea to make the box to keep pictures of your 4-legged family. The box is beautiful. thanks for the tips on making it.
and thanks for sharing a wonderful idea.
Posted by: marylouh | 07/31/2015 at 10:28 AM
Wow!! Love this. I really want to make one for myself. Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration :)
Posted by: Deborah Cook | 07/31/2015 at 10:32 AM
Very pretty. May try it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jinx | 07/31/2015 at 10:59 AM
Great idea to honor an old friend. Thank-you for the tutorial and inspiration.
Posted by: Donna Davis | 07/31/2015 at 11:03 AM
Wow! This is stunningly gorgeous. The gold texture luxe works just perfectly with that intense G45 pattern!
Posted by: Becca Cruger | 07/31/2015 at 11:26 AM
Great idea layering the stencil on the pattern paper. Love the title too.
Posted by: snazzy jj | 07/31/2015 at 11:35 AM
Love this collection and your box is so pretty! LOVE the gold texture luxe over the paper! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | 07/31/2015 at 11:36 AM
This will be perfect for photos of your cats.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/31/2015 at 11:50 AM
It's been such a great week with such great projects. Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: LaChelle Shown | 07/31/2015 at 11:57 AM
I actually have everything I need to recreate this-yeah me! I can use it to make a memorial for a friend who recently lose a beloved pet. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Beth Williams | 07/31/2015 at 12:23 PM
It's very beautiful. I love it. Thanks for sharing,
Posted by: Johanne Lacombe | 07/31/2015 at 12:34 PM
You chose one of my favorite sets for your goegeous box - LOVE IT!
Posted by: D.AnnC | 07/31/2015 at 12:36 PM
Gorgeous! Chalkboard paint is so versatile and Love the shimmer of the Gold Luxe.
Posted by: Ruby C | 07/31/2015 at 01:29 PM
Sooooo pretty
Posted by: Claribou | 07/31/2015 at 02:05 PM
So enjoying all the
gorgeous projects
on the blog hop!
Wonderful looking
box.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 07/31/2015 at 04:03 PM
I love the project and all the techniques. What a great gift for a friend!
Posted by: Kate LeBlanc | 07/31/2015 at 07:39 PM
Beautiful box. I think I will try to make one as a gift.
Posted by: Pam W | 08/01/2015 at 12:42 AM
Bright work!
Posted by: Marina Kovalenko | 08/01/2015 at 12:42 AM
Really cute! Love how you toned down the paper with the paint. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | 08/01/2015 at 01:34 AM
What a sweet keepsake and a most wonderful idea that I must try for my little puppy!! I'm sure it's even more lovely and fabulous irl!! Lisa is such a great inspiration and I love how she used the G45 papers and chipboard in perfect unison with some awesome Design Memory Craft products!!!
Posted by: Linsey | 08/01/2015 at 08:15 AM
Beautiful box for all your keepsakes.
Posted by: Moni Agila | 08/01/2015 at 03:57 PM
Great paper choice for a great project.
Posted by: Janice Carl | 08/02/2015 at 05:46 PM
Thanks for a great idea for use with my Raining Cats and Dogs papers. It is so pretty.
Posted by: Viki B | 08/03/2015 at 01:51 AM