3×3 Craft Challenge: ATC Tags, Envelopes, & Stickers

Hello, G45ers!

 We have an action packed blog post here for you!  So buckle up and get ready for a new edition of our 3×3 Craft Challenge.  These challenges super fun to follow, we assign three Brand Ambassadors three Graphic 45 product to use and ask that they each create a project.  So in return we get to see three amazing projects using the same materials, it is pretty genius!  This month our Brand Ambassadors were assigned to use our – Artist Trading Tags, Policy Envelopes and Stickers.  Our challengers are: Magda Cortez, Lena Astafeva, and Pam Bray.  Let's go ahead and get this creative ride going.  

 

But wait, we have a few announcements.  First up, we have a new Graphic 45 – Official Community Page on Facebook.  To kick it off we will be hosting a Facebook Live Workshop on the page with Olga Heldwein tomorrow March 3rd, 2018 at 10 am PST.  Olga will be doing a step by step mixed media box tutorial.  We are looking forward to learning new tips and techniques while we play along at home.  Second, we have this week’s blog contest winner!  

 

 

The winner of this week’s blog contest is… Glenda Buster.  Glenda commented on the Window Frame with Secret Journal blog.  This is what Glenda had to say, "Beautiful window shadow box and Journal Love, love the step-by-step instructions." Thank you everyone who commented on all our social media site, we love hearing from you!  Glenda, please email info@g45papers.com to claim your prize.  

 

This week’s prize package included a Sun Kissed 12×12 Collection Pack, Chipboard, Ephemera Cards, and a Mixed Media Album,  a $45+ value.

 

 

Mini Birthday Album

By Magda Cortez

 

“Hi All… Today I’m going to share my 3×3 Craft Challenge!

As you know sometimes we like to play and we have challenges this time our challenge was 3 Graphic 45 products  –ATC Tags, Policy Envelopes and Stickers.. And I come up with this cute and easy idea we can use as a little gift for a special friend!

 

Mini Tag Album Video Tutorial by Magda Cortez
 

 

Its so easy.. I made a YouTube video and you can see how I did this tiny mini album.

 

I use this time the Raining Cats & Dogs Deluxe Paper Collection is so beautiful and I’m sure this Cat Lovers Tag Mini Album will be perfect for my cat lover friend!

 

To put together the envelopes I made a little pocket in the center and that way we can insert another tag..

 

Tip: You can use this tiny mini album as an envelope for gift cards or money holder and adding some pictures we personalize our gift!!

 

 

This is another idea how we can decorate our Tag Mini Album! It’s so easy and is a great handmade gift for that special person!

 

Tip: Stickers always are the perfect embellishment to give the special touch!

 

 

I hope you like the challenge! Thanks for your sweet comments and see you in the next!

 

XOXO”
Magda Cortez

 

Graphic 45 Supplies:

 

Artist Trading Tags – Black

ATC Black Policy Envelopes

ATC Red Policy Envelopes

Raining Cats & Dogs – Deluxe Collector’s Edition

Olde Curiosity Shoppe – Deluxe Collector’s Edition

 

 

ATC Tags & Envelopes
By Lena Astafeva

 

“I’ve decorated small envelopes. Used Policy Envelopes-ATC Black, Artist Trading Tags-Black and stickers Graphic 45. It’s a pleasant surprise for the main gift. I have also included a step by step Snapguide tutorial below.” ~Lena

 

 

Graphic 45 Supplies:

 

• Policy Envelopes-ATC Black

• Artist Trading Tags-Black

• Vintage Hollywood 8×8 Pad

• Graphic 45 Stickers from various collections

 

Check out How to Envelopes by Elena Astafeva on Snapguide.

Hot to Decorate ATC Policy Envelopes for Gifts Step by Step Tutorial

 

 

 

Celebrate Gift Set Craft Basket

By Pam Bray
 

“I love making gift card sets for my family and friends when celebrating a special occasion. What better way to Celebrate but to sprinkle a bit of Fairie Dust and create a fun-filled gift set using Graphic 45 Fairie Dust along with Graphic 45 Staples, Envelopes, Tags and Stickers!” Pam

 

Tip: Wrap twine and ribbon around packaging to keep closed and to create a beautiful element to packages, envelopes, etc.

 

Graphic 45 Supplies:

• Fairy Dust 12 x 12 Paper Pad
• Fairy Dust Sticker Sheet
• Regular Black Policy Envelopes
• Regular Tag Album
• Celebrate Artist Trading Tag

Other Supplies:

• May Arts Ribbon
• 5 x 7 White Card Stock
• Adhesive
• Pop Dots

 

 

 

Directions:

1. Adhere mats to the front of the envelope.

   

2. Decorate Tag with pattern paper and border stickers. Adhere to front of the envelope.

   

3. Decorate “Celebrate” tag, adhere to front of the envelope.

   

4. Fussy cut 2 fairy images from pattern paper. Add to front of envelope with pop dots.

   

5. Add “Make A Wish” Sticker over the tag. Add ribbon.

   

6. Add border sticker to the top of the envelope along with a smaller sticker with a pop dot. Tie twine around flap and envelop. Tie bow next to pop dot sticker to hold envelope closed.

    

7. Create a 3 ½” x 5” gift card holder to match gift envelope. Add a gift card to pocket and place inside.

 

Yes!  That is how you do a Friday, jam-packed full of fast-moving action, complete with a video, a Snapguide tutorial, and step by step directions.  Thanks to our amazing designers for sharing their process and creative talents, and to you for taking the ride with us!  We hope you are ready to head out on your own creative adventure and try our some of these new techniques.  If you are looking to get your hands on some Graphic 45 goodies be sure to stop into your local G45 retailer or hop on over to our online shop.  Have a great weekend and as always… 

 

Happy Papercrafting!