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Hello, G45ers!
We are back with more #G45FallDecor inspiration to celebrate this lovely time of year. Brand Ambassador Sandy Trefger has brought us a beautiful seasonal piece featuring French Country – Deluxe Collector's Edition and a cleverly upcycled washboard. Her washboard features so many fantastic details including a variety of flowers and functional magnetic memo notes. This piece would be perfect for an indoor or outdoor Fall decoration.
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Fall Decor Altered Washboard
September Facebook Challenge
By Sandy Trefger
Fall is a wonderful time of the year! In Texas it’s sometimes hard to tell if Summer has really ended and Fall has begun because it’s such a gradual change. We will still have sunflowers blooming right up until the first cold front. So for the Graphic 45 Fall Decor Facebook challenge, I knew I wanted to use French Country! Last year I was on a mission to buy a small, but obviously used for washing, washboard to have for any altering project that I might want “someday.” I found two and bought them both! I ended up selling the largest of the two to my nephew so he could give it to his sister for Christmas. I kept this one for myself, and it was perfect for this challenge.
Tip 1: When adding florals and ribbons to a project, collect several different colors and sizes. Don’t be afraid to use metallics and twines along with your more delicate ribbons. Create a “spray” of different flowers and leaves that extend from both sides, and then add your ribbons and bows to the center. Finish it off with a larger focal point flower as I did for this project.
Tip 2: Fussy cut out images to add on to a smaller patterned paper print which creates a whole new look.
Tip 3: Add dimension to your fussy cut out flowers by adding a bit of Glossy Accents and gold seed beads or prills to the centers.
Fun Facts:
I’m a country girl (my first 12 years were on a farm) and I love old vintage things like this washboard, but I also love to make things “ new” or altered by adding pretty flowers and ribbons.
I love to layer things in a project–papers, embellishments, flowers, ribbons and bows.–adding elements that normally wouldn’t go together or “match.”
My husband and I live on 4 ½ acres about five miles from town. It’s an unrestricted area, which means if you have old sheds or trailers on your property it’s okay. For my photos of this project, I took a walk in the back of our property and found a couple of places near the barn shed for some wonderfully rustic backgrounds.
Graphic 45 Supplies:
Other Supplies:
Assorted ribbons and twines
Fall Leaves Ribbon
Fall Silk Florals – flowers and leaves
Hot Glue
3-in-1 Glue
Glossy Accents
Gold Seed Beads or Prills
Ivory Card Stock
Magnets
I’m in love with this Fall Decor piece, and originally as I was working on it, I thought I would put it on our front door. It turned out so pretty that I realized it needed to stay inside so I added the magnetic memo notes. Go out, find something old, make it new again, and enjoy the coming Fall season! Happy Crafting! ~ Sandy Trefger
French Country Pinterest Board
This week’s prize package includes four 8”x8” paper pads, Café Parisian, Precious Memories, Artisan Style, and Voyage Beneath the Sea, and three Shabby Chic Staples, Brads, Clock Keys, and Door Plates & Knobs, a $65 value. Just leave a comment here and/or on Facebook to be entered to win. Winner will be announcedFriday, September 29th here on the blog.
Thanks for joining us today for this fun #G45FallDecor inspiration. Sandy has created a beautiful piece and we hope it can inspire you to create your own. Thanks Sandy. Remember, if you already have entered this months challenge, we accept multiple entries so keep creating all month long! Fall is the perfect time of year to settle into your craft space and get to creating. We will be back tomorrow with more inspiration.
Happy Papercrafting!
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