Day #2 of May Arts / Graphic 45 Blog Week!
A Fabulous Frame & Charming Cards
I am loving this swap with Graphic 45! Their products are gorgeous, and May Arts ribbon is a perfect compliment!
I’ve made a quick frame using their Once Upon a Springtime line- easy to make it look great with little work, since there is such detail in the paper! Here’s what we’ll end up with:
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Starting with a frame from Michaels or Joanns- I stained it & let it dry overnight.
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Get out the mod podge & pour it on!
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I use a foam brush to get a smooth layer.
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Attach your paper, smooth out any air bubbles & let it dry (with a paper that has a clear top/bottom, make sure you’ve got the dowel hole in the right spot!) Next grab your exacto knife & trim the excess.
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You’ll end up with this:
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Now grab a sanding block or paper & smooth the edges!
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Here’s the hardest part – which gorgeous May Arts ribbon will you embellish it with?
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I went with the 5/8” faux suede with ruffle edge, the 7/8” crochet, & the 1.5” silky crush.
I cut a few pieces of the ruffle, a piece of crochet & border punched some of the Graphic 45 & layered them with hot glue.
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I tied a pretty bow & hot glued it on. I added die cut & punched butterflies as well.
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And here’s the final product again!
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I also made some quick cards:
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More of that pretty paper border punched & layered with ivory satin pleats, crochet & velvet ric rac. The big bow is the ½”solid/wrinkled ribbon that’s been tea stained!
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And one last card – this one couldn’t have been easier – the focal image is a die cut image! More patterned paper, same crochet & ½” wrinkled ribbon!
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Thank you so much to Graphic 45 for the great swap!!! I’m in love with this paper! And thank you for stopping by – hope you’ve been inspired!
Blog Post By: Jen Shears
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Hop on over to Graphic 45 for more inspiration!
Love the frame gorgeous. I’m crossing my fingers to win.
so beautiful and Spring-ish Jen!!
Beautiful projects and the little frames are so much fun to decorate
May Arts & Graphics 45 make a fantastic pairing of paper and ribbons, and these projects prove it. I’m posting some of this onto our blog!
wow… gorgeous projects today, jen! love’em!
Love all the projects and amazing Graphic 45 paper…sure would like to win some crinkly ribbon
I have recently become a mod podge fan…I cannot wait to make a frame. The projects turned out just beautiful!
Simply beautiful! Love the yummy ribbon on the frame and your cards are to die for!
LOVE this project, the frame is gorgeous, I have a lot of graphic 455 paper, probably have every line they put out, so I am set, just have to pick up a nice thick frame like that!! Wonderful Idea, THANKS.
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Now I just need to get the right ribbon, I wonder where I would find really pretty quality ribbon??
Do you???
Love May ARts!!
Oh this is so beautiful! I love this combo of papers and ribbon, such fun colors.
Wow, this frame is adorable!!!! I love the faux ruffle.
Cards are fab too!
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What a gorgeous frame! I am so loving the ribbons you selected to complement the Graphic 45 papers, just perfect! And your cards are so sweet. What a wonderful job you’ve done on all the projects.
Elaine Allen
This frame is so pretty! I love that paper collection, and it looks fantastic on the frame!
Love the frame. I’ve been looking for ideas for a gift for DD’s friend. I found it!.
gorgeous color combinations!! I’m hearting that silky crush ribbon. Hmmm the possibilities.
Great project
tfs
That frame is gorgeous! And I love the girly-girl-ness of the cards! Great projects, thanks for sharing!
That frame is simply gorgeous!!! And I just love those cards. So very pretty. T4S
They say great minds think alike! I just got a wood frame from JoAnns last weekend and am waiting for the G45 Once Upon a Springtime to arrive in the mail.
Love what you did with yours. The May Arts ribbons compliments the papers beautifully! Great pairing of companies!!! 
WOW!! The inspiration so far this week is AWESOME!! =) THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THE FUN!! =) I am so loving that frame and that would be the perfect idea for those easter photos that you want to cherrish and or give to the grandparents for a special present!! =) Anyway, thanks for sharing and have a FABULOUS DAY!! =)
It is easy making beautiful things , like this frame, with Graphic 45 paper! Love it!!
I love fairies and pixie dust. This is so magical projects
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Wow, what a gorgeous frame and beautiful cards! I love that Graphics 45 paper!
Great idea to fancy-up the plain frame. Love the cards too!
DeniseB
Such a gorgeous frame! I love the big bow you added. Your cards are amazing too. Great combination of products
I love that frame that you cover with great paper and great ribbon. Very nice.
LOVE these projects!
gasp! The ribbons and G45 papers are so beautiful together! Thanks for the idea and inspiration…gonna alter a wooden frame this week.
Oh what a fun frame… I love the butterflies floating down the ribbon.
Absolutely beautiful Jen! I love the layering you did with the ribbon. Where did you get that gorgeous paper too?
Jen,team lead elf thanks for this lovely tutorial. That frame and cards will look lovely in “G45′s enchanted magical rainforest cottage that is yet to be built this week.
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cottagerca
What awesome products G45 and May Arts has. I am loving all of the stellar ideas used with the paper and ribbon. Beautiful work.
Wow – these projects are all gorgeous! I especially love that frame
Once Upon a Springtime is probably my all time favorite collection and the only thing that could improve it would be beautiful ribbons that coordinate well – and thanks to May Arts, we have them 
That frame is stunning, would love to play with the papers and ribbon!!
Very inspirational!!
This is beautiful Jen. The ribbon is a perfect match to the paper for sure.
Wow love the frame and the ribbon esp. the aqua . Thanks fro a chance to win!
Hugz
Pam
Absolutely beautiful!!! all the projects the frame and cards. thanks for sharing,
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I have to run to get a frame. I cannot wait to make this gorgeous project! G45 and May Arts is a match made in heaven! Love the fairy card, too.
I have a design team assignment coming up and this is perfect for the project. Thanks for the idea!
Pretty projects! I LOVE the gorgeous trims!
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Romantic and adorable…Love it, Jen!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
All that yummy ribbon and trim is just making me drool!! Love the combo if the vintage papers and the vintage looking trims!
totally love the fabric stamping!
– dalis
What a huge difference! The decorated frame is fabulous!
So very beautiful! I love the feminine look of the lace and ribbon!
Incredible fram. Love it. I have the paper and ribbon. Now to do the job!
Both are so charming.
Great stuff- LOVE that frame! You need to get Amy the Mod Podge Queen involved in this post!
The frame is beautiful, and the butterfly is so perfect! The cards are gorgeous!
Love Love the frame, thanks for sharing your tips and ideas!!! oh my the trims of lace are to die for….thanks
I’m here, I’m here! I love this frame – beautiful. Love the cards as well!
I have been inspired! Thank you, I am loving the frame idea!!!
Sooo pretty! Very feminine. Love the cards, too.
Very pretty frame. Love the paper and trim.
Wonderful projects! TFS them.