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Hello G45ers!
Get ready to deck your halls with a touch of handmade magic! Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador Maria Smeshkova has turned ordinary cheese packaging into dazzling Christmas ornaments using our vintage-inspired Merry & Bright paper collection. With layers of acrylic paint, delicate die cuts, ribbons, and a sprinkle of creativity, Maria’s festive decor is topped off with glowing light bulbs that make them extra enchanting. Follow along with her step-by-step video tutorial to craft your own upcycled holiday decorations, perfect for adding a charming glow to your Christmas home decor.
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November #G45Holiday Challenge
Calling all crafters! It’s time to spread the festive spirit with Graphic 45’s November Challenge. This month, we’re inviting you to create a holiday home decor project using your favorite Graphic 45 products. Think beyond the tree and get creative—whether it’s a stunning centerpiece, a festive wreath, or a handmade ornament, we want to see how you turn Graphic 45 into holiday magic!
How to Enter:
- Create a holiday-themed home decor project featuring Graphic 45 products.
- Upload your project to the Graphic 45 – Official Community Page on Facebook and tag it with #G45Holiday.
- WINÂ a $150 prize pack! One lucky winner will be randomly selected from all entries.
Deadline: Submit your project by November 29th, 2024. Remember, you can enter as many times as you’d like, so let your creativity shine!
The winner will be announced in our December 2nd newsletter. So, grab your favorite Graphic 45 papers and embellishments, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!
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#G45Holiday Christmas Home Decor
Tutorial by Maria SmeshkovaÂ
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“Hello everyone! Today I want to show you how I’ve made Christmas home decor using the magnificent Graphic 45 Mery & Bright collection. I used a cheese package as the base for the round decor. I used acrylic paints, scrap paper, ribbons and die cuts to create the pendants. But they were given special magic by tiny light bulbs hidden inside. So in the evening my decoration looks so magical! I also wanted to add paper stars to my festive composition. I created them using cutting dies.
    I hope I have inspired you to create your Christmas decor and I am sure you will be able to craft something special.
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-Video Tutorial-
DIY Repurposed Christmas Ornament TutorialÂ
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Graphic 45 Supply List:
- Merry & Bright 12×12 Collection Pack
- Merry & Bright 12×12 Patterns & Solids Pack
- Merry & Bright Ephemera Set
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Maria Smeshkova  – Thailand
2024-2025 Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador
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Looking for more inspiration? Check out our Merry & Bright Kits.
Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial – Create Stunning 3D Christmas Cards with Merry & Bright Card Kit
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Merry & Bright Album Kit Walkthrough – Vintage Style Holiday Tunnel AlbumÂ