Todays tutorial is using the Arched Window that could be suitable for any occasion. Wedding, Christening, Sympathy or Confirmation. I have decided to use mine for this Christmas card and apart from a little painting it was very easy to do.
- S5-178 Arched Windows One
- EL-015 Bricks and Bark embossing folder
- GC-200 Grand Calibur
- SCT Linen Thread
Other Supplies:
- Wild Orchid Crafts - Silver Bells
- Want2Scrap Pearl Strips
- Stamp. black ink , clear embossing powder
Instructions:
Create a base card by simply folding an A4 piece of white card in half along the short side and then cutting it in half. This will create two bases for you to use.
Cut another panel slightly smaller than the base card and emboss it with a brick effect pattern
Lightly rub a blender over the raised areas with a pale ink to accentuate the bricks ... I used Antique Linen
From the Arches die #3 and #4 cut them together to create the frame
From the thin strip cut two or three to create the bars on the window.
(Please remember that die #1 is always the smallest)
Keep the small centre panel for another project
With any stamps that you have in your "Stash" create a little scene but make sure that it will fit inside the frame that you have just cut.
I used a tree for mine and water coloured around it with Broken China and Black Soot.
Once it was dry I used a glue pen and dotted around the picture then sprinkled it with glitter
Create the window and add as many bars across as you like ... or leave them out altogether if you prefer. I then added some Acetate to the back and trimmed it to fit the frame.
Add foam pads around the frame and carefully add it over your little scene and trim if needed
Add more foam pads to the back for more dimension
Wrap the twine around the bottom of the window frame and add in a couple of miniature bells
I stamped my sentiment in black and then heat emboss it with clear powder onto a strip of parchment
Add the brick embossed panel to your base card and place the window in the position you prefer
Wrap the sentiment around the panel securing it on the back
Add all to the base card and embellish as you like
On the card at the top of the page I used cream pearls and on the card at the bottom of the page I used white ribbon and Diamanté snowflakes
But both are really pretty cards
There is another idea using this die set for a Wedding Card
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Morning Christina, this is a fabulous card ideal for the men in our lives not to over the top at Christmas for them.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
A very pretty traditional card. Your stamped image looks perfect in the window.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards today Christina! The little scene you've created looks wonderful. A really great tutorial, thank you. Debra x
ReplyDeleteIt has made a lovely Christmas card Christina! Like you said it could be used for other occasions too
ReplyDeleteI love both of them, simple but very effective
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Kaye
Wow-great card, perfect for batch making at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Christina, fantastic card and as per usual reall easy to follow instructions. X
ReplyDeletethis card is stunning.xx
ReplyDeleteYou really are a star Christina , your ideas and tutorials are fab.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards and a little added touch make them look so different.
Take Care
Elaine H X
Hi Christina really like these cards ,will have to try and remember them
ReplyDeletefor next year as i have finished my Xmas cards for this year and put all my stuff away.
Marion H
A beautiful card,
ReplyDeletethanks for the great tutorial!
this is a super card, Christina, definitely on my to do list in the next week
ReplyDeletehugs Lyn
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Morning Christine,
ReplyDeleteLove the little scene behind the winder, perfect.
Lydia
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beautiful - I would have to add a ready made image - cant paint for the life of me! Just ordered the Saphire from C &C - missed out previously! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteLove both these cards - they're beautiful. I love how you always come up with such gorgeous designs and also give us such easy to follow instructions. Thank you
Love & best wishes
Jenny C xxx
What a brilliant idea Christina, thank you for the tutorial....a truly lovely card, in fact both of them....luv Ursula xx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and so easy to achieve the great look. I think even I could manage the little bit of painting on the winter scene lol. I have to say that my wish list is getting ever longer when I see some of the things you use in your tutorials, especially the embossing folders...I'm pretty sure that I just don't have enough of those :).
Bejay xx
Good Morning Christina :) Well.... I came here earlier, had a look/see and then went to Amazon and ordered the Arched Windows! Christina ...!! It's all your fault woman. You keep making such Beautiful Cards..... And I hope you NEVER stop!! Thank You. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Christina, Kate x
ReplyDeleteA really lovely card and wonderful tutorial xxx
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, thanks for the tutorial. I have a different window die, wonder if I can do a similar card???
ReplyDeleteThank you Christina beautiful card & easy to follow tutorial.
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hug's Lynda xx
This is just gorgeous,love the image and fab details.xxx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. The picture draws you in.
ReplyDeleteElegant card Christina, truly beautiful. I clicked on the link for the wedding card that uses this die set and that too is absolutely stunning. Pat x
ReplyDeleteGreat card for Christmas or winter thank you. I love the watercolour. Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteChristina, I agree with Donna , Bejay and others, it is all your fault that your cards are so beautiful and you have the ability to teach your ideas so well that we go out and order awesome dies. I love all the cards you have shared this last week. Winows are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving this week in the USA. and you are a blessings to us all.
hugs to all who are going through trials.
~blessings, Louise
Hi Christina, Beautiful card. So many wonderful techniques.
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, beautiful cards again, I have the window die must get it out and dust it down, Donna's comments made me smile, been there, done that and bought the die, forget the tee shirt!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards Liz.
Hi Christina. Thank you for the great tutorial for such lovely Christmas cards. My preference is for the second one with ribbon on, X
ReplyDeleteI love window cards. So pretty. Pinned as usual. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765610745962/
ReplyDeletemerci beaucoup c'est tres joli comme d'habitude
ReplyDeletepleins de gros bisous a vous de FRANCE
This card is beautiful Christina.
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Anne Owens
Love this card!
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