Each month we will feature our favourite products distributed by The Wholesaler and place some focus on those products showcasing their adaptability and versatility to different creative styles.
What better way to start off than Graphic 45. Graphic 45 is a family owned business with lots of passion behind it. Their creativity is astounding in so many ways, but it’s not always everyone’s cuppa tea. Yes you will know exactly what I mean. Their products are amazing but many people find it difficult to work with. I have found that when I design with their products keeping things simple suits my style and personality a lot more. I am known for my fair share of ‘weird’ creations and so I also find it ironic at the same time that I find it difficult to scrap with their papers.
But for this project I absolutely loved working with the Olde Curiosity Shoppe Range.
I worked inside a printer’s tray with lots of little compartments – loads of space to add all kinds of knick knacks. I kept the palette to the yellow, ochre, orange and black colours so that the project would fit into my work space comfortably.
To add texture to some of the patterned paper pieces I used gold AC POP! Microbeads. To adhere the microbeads I used Anita’s 3D Glaze and then sprinkled the beads on top, left them for a couple of minutes and shook off the beads that did not stick. It’s a quick and effective way of adding texture without a mess.
I also added some Petaloo flowers for that femine touch. These flowers have a slight tint to them but I love how it adds that unexpected element.
I had these tiny glass bottles that fitted perfectly with the theme of Apothecary jars and Olde Curiosity shops, so I filled them with wood glue that dries rock hard inside. For the outside I used some stamps and rub-ons as decorative elements.
To create another fun element to my printer’s tray I added a piece of homemade chalkboard. I simply cut some black foam core to size and layered to pieces on top of each other for dimension. A piece of chalk rests beside it for easy access in case I need to write another key word as a reminder.
We hope that you are inspired by this range of Olde Curiosity Shoppe – by cutting busy patterns smaller and keeping things simple is a sure way of making a design work. And remember to keep it true to your style.
Products Used
- Graphic 45 – Olde Curiosity Shoppe 8×8 Paper Pad [GF 4500462]
- American Crafts POP! Microbeads – Gold [AC 27350]
- Petaloo Ruffled Roses – Plum [C1833-205]
- docrafts – Anita’s 3D Clear Gloss Finish [D25401]
- Glue Dots Pop Up [GD12296-75]
- Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue [TB 62191]
