Thursday, January 30, 2014

Window Screens & City Scenes

Good Morning!  Well were lucky to have 6 inches of additional snow yesterday morning.  Hmmmm, what's wrong with that sentence?  I guess the lucky part was how light and fluffy and sparkly it all was.  Like glitter sparkly!  lol

I made a card for the latest challenge at Papertrey Ink, #150 Window Screen Cards.  A really fun and made me think kind of challenge.  Instead of using another die cut as the 'screen' I chose vellum so at least you could still (kind of) see the scene through the window.  It's a fun technique and even if you don't try it, you really should watch the video as Melissa Phillips creates the most beautiful card!

And here is mine:

 
I used the City Scene stamp and die sets available from Papertrey Ink as well as the Tag-Its #2 stamp set for the sentiment.  I will admit I do have to practice a bit more in the 2 step stamping, but all in all I do like how the buildings came out.  I have looked at their gallery and the DT has made some beautiful cards using these sets.
 
The window and frame were made by using the Spellbinders Lacy Squares die, I just cut out the center portion to create the window.  Popped that up on 3D foam squares and placed my buildings behind it.  Added the tree line and layered that with designer paper, a little Bakers Twine and some lace complete my window scene.
 
 
 
A really FUN technique you should give it a try, it will work with so many different stamp sets for any type of occasion!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by, later this morning I will be back on the road!  See you in a few!
 
 
Enjoy~~


14 comments:

  1. What a cute idea! Love those buildings behind the vellum. I'm going to have to get my set out and play some more. lol Have a great day!

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  2. Your city scene glows through the window! Fabulous! Love all the wintry colors, and the sweet detailing!

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  3. LOVE this card as it's so different than all the flower ones, and what a great way to totally make the challenge your own! Think I'm going to have to break down and get that city scene stamp set...it really does make the greatest cards! And I hear you about the snow...does it look like my house (see the photo I posted on yesterdays post)? It is pretty but I've had enough! Again, great card and thanks for sharing! :0)

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  4. Love your vellum window!! Great use of City Scenes, too! This set is on my wishlist--perhaps next time...

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  5. That stamp set is awesome. And it's one that I would NEVER have thought of getting - but I can see now why you like it. Great idea to use the vellum instead of a screen, or whatever you call it. Oh, and I love your colors too. Sweet card my dear!!

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  6. Well aren't you just the creative one! Love your card and the vellum window with the city scape behind. That's a great stamp set and you showcased it beautifully. Love all the pretty embellishments too. Very nice Donna. I might add, beautifully photographed too.

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  7. What a beautiful card. Love the city line showing through the vellum. You created a great scene with that set and framed it with the perfect elements.

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  8. Love this card!! Great idea to use City Scene.....lovely colors too!!

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  9. Great card, Donna! I love the vellum casting a snowy haze over your pretty framed city scene :-)
    PS: your Blog header looks like Cape Cod, MA. I am originally from Boston <3

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  10. beautiful card, Donna, I love Melissa Phillips cards, too and you did this very well. So different and full of texture and color.

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  11. Wow Donna, this is absolutely Fantabulous!!

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  12. Oh, you clever clever woman...I love the vellum covering the window. That was perfect!

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  13. What a fabulous city scene card! Love the vellum in front of the buildings ! I have different color vellum but never use it, need to start using it more often! Have a Blessed day!

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  14. One after another they are all fabulous cards Donna...your confidence and mojo is over flowing!!!!

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