Friday, September 16, 2016

Taking over Graphic 45 with fairy flare

This week the Graphic 45 blog has been taken over by it's Alumni Design Team members and today it's my turn!

I am totally tickled to be playing with gorgeous goodies from G45. While I was sorely tempted to make some spooky Halloween goodness with Rare Oddities I couldn’t help but create some fairy magic with Enchanted Forest. Sooo, I’ve created three enchanting projects fit for a fairy princess.

(Note: jump all the way to the bottom of this post for the supply lists.)

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

Recycled Fairy Tale Tower

Fairy Tale Tower with Tutorial - Nichola Battilana

This tower is made with an old potato chip can as the base. I’ve used Medieval Splendor for the tower portion and elements from the Enchanted Forest Tags & Pockets are used for the window and door. Additional decorations are added with Enchanted Forest Journaling Chipboard

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

To create the roof, I simply created a cone and then glued rounded squares of Sumptuous Floral in place like shingles. It does take a while to complete, but I think the effect is totally worth it.

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

The tower is placed on a wooden plaque base and finished off with moss and faux berries and flowers.

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

AND I have a tutorial to create this version of the fairy tale tower.

Fairy Tale Tower with Tutorial - Nichola Battilana



Here is the template to create the cone roof (click for full size)



Paper Crown

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

Every princess needs a crown… even if it’s made of paper. With Dazzling Damsel I created a paper crown using A Gilded Life - Petite Monarch Crown Long Die and some strips of paper. A 1/4 Inch Gold Metallic Braid and Lace trim were added which gave some additional stability. 

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

Next, a piece from the Enchanted Forest Journaling Chipboard was added to the front centrepiece and moss and flowers added. Finally, a tiny fussy cut fairy is nestled in the moss and two butterflies from Botanical Tea are fluttering about too. 

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

Dragon Egg Box

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

Some people may think dragons are for boys but I say pish-posh to that. Dragon Eggs should be on every princesses ‘must have’ list. I’ve nestled a handmade dragon egg inside of a Mixed Media 5x5 Box-Black, which is basically a perfect dragon egg display. 

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

You can keep your eye on the egg to watch carefully for hatching, but also display it most regally. Brilliant Gem paper, loads of dresden trim and metal embellishments and you’re ready to hatch a Romanian Longhorn or Hungarian Horntail!

Fairy Tale Projects with G45's Enchanted Forest - Nichola Battilana

Phew! That's an awful lot of princessing., but I enjoyed every minute and am totally grateful to G45 for inviting me to play. It's been a fun week and I'm glad to be in such good company.

Now here's your supply lists... start a-makin'!

Recycled Fairy Tale Tower Supplies
Graphic 45Enchanted Forest
Sumptuous Floral
Medieval Splendor
Gilded Grandeur
Enchanted Forest Tags & Pockets
Enchanted Forest Journaling Chipboard
Enchanted Forest 6x6 Patterns & Solids
Empty chip can (ie. Pringles)
Wooden Plaque
Moss
Twig Vine Garland
Faux berries and eggs
Embellishments
Ribbon
Leaf Charms

Paper Crown Supplies
Graphic 45: Enchanted Forest
Dazzling Damsel
Enchanted Forest Journaling Chipboard
"Botanical Tea"
1/4 Inch Gold Metallic Braid
Lace trim
Twigs
Moss
Faux Leaves
Petaloo Anenome Flowers
A Gilded Life - Petite Monarch Crown Long Die

Dragon Egg Box Supplies
Graphic 45Enchanted Forest
Brilliant Gem
Medieval Splendor
Mixed Media 5x5 Box-Black
Ornate Metal Key Holes
Thin Fleur Dresden Borders - Black
Tiny Embossed Gold Dresden Borders
Leaf Charms
Metal Feet
Moss
Handmade Dragon Egg