Pages

▼
▼

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Sweet as can be ...


Hi everyone.  Here is my design team card for the latest challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More #45 - Photo Inspiration.

Here's the inspiration photo:


I focused on the window, wood and flower box for my card today.  Hope you like.






Prize:  2 sheets of digis (8 images)
(please follow the rules of the challenge to be eligible to win)

Whoopsi Daisy will be sponsoring the whole month of May 2013



Stamps:  Sweet Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango (SU!)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Soft Suede (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Small Madison Window die and Small Flower Box die (Poppy Stamps), Balsa wood, Leafy branch die (C.C. Designs), Mini Sun Punch (Punch Bunch), Yellow Gingham Washi Tape (SU!), stylus and mat, glue and dimensionals

I die-cut the window and box from balsa wood and then sponged first with More Mustard and then topped with more sponging of Soft Suede ink (to soften the yellow color).

I placed washi tape onto a piece of cardstock that was cut to size for the window curtain and then glued it to the back of the window.

I cut each ray in half for the mini suns ... yes, it was finicky  :) ... and then shaped them with my stylus and mat.

The window is popped up from the card front to give more dimension.  And the card front is popped up from the card base.




Here's a close-up of the window:




I hope I have inspired you to join us for this fun challenge.  Check out the other fabulous creations by the Design Team at ATS&M!



at

21 comments:

  1. Carole14 May 2013 at 17:22

    So darling. I had to have a window die...now I know what to do with it. Simply wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Unknown14 May 2013 at 17:53

    Just love it Loll, such a warm and inviting looking home! Have not played with my window dies in a while, maybe I will dig mine out tomorrow and have a play at it!.

    Thanks for making this lovely card and sharing it with us!!
    Big hugs
    Donna

    ReplyDelete
  3. MaryH14 May 2013 at 18:03

    Oh my, this is such an inviting looking card. I have both those MB dies, never tried this. Would not have thought about using balsa wood either! Inspired thought on that one! Love your cheery washi checked curtains too. TFS such a beautiful card.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kylie14 May 2013 at 18:45

    Great window card, Loll. You are the queen at these! I love those curtains and your window box!! xx

    ReplyDelete
  5. Nonni14 May 2013 at 22:12

    So beautiful, really "You", your cards always look so finished and professional. The curtain is a cute addition!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Marian Garcia, Studio M14 May 2013 at 22:29

    Sweet as can be! xo, Marian

    ReplyDelete
  7. Cathy14 May 2013 at 22:56

    Beautiful Loll, the balsa wood is a great idea! Love this leafy die too and the cute gingham curtain :) Cathy x

    ReplyDelete
  8. sandie14 May 2013 at 23:55

    Hi Loll, this window box is great. You really must have a lot of patience to do all this detail but oh so worth it. I love the gingham blind, my eyes were drawn to this immediately!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Stamps and Paper15 May 2013 at 00:23

    Lovely window card Loll and what a great idea to use balsa wood....

    Anne

    ReplyDelete
  10. Sue15 May 2013 at 06:59

    Beautiful card, Loll and great idea to use balsa wood! Sue x

    ReplyDelete
  11. Unknown15 May 2013 at 08:25

    Hi Loll - gorgeous card and fantastic use of balsa wood. Any idea what thickness you've used? I've found some on eBay which is 0.8mm or 1/32" - do you think this would be okay?

    Karen x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Loll15 May 2013 at 15:30

      Hi Karen. That sounds like it would be thin enough ... but it depends on your machine. I use the Big Shot ... and the balsa wood takes a bit of effort to get it through, but it will go. The wood compresses slightly when put through the rollers. Loll xx

      Delete
  12. Bonnie15 May 2013 at 08:30

    What a great job on the inspiration challenge! Wonderful window and flower box! What perfect, tiny flowers!

    ReplyDelete
  13. shirley-bee15 May 2013 at 09:36

    This is fab, Loll! I love all the detail.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Jenny15 May 2013 at 10:05

    Oh my goodness, I love every tiny detail... Just amazing :0)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Lisa Lara15 May 2013 at 13:12

    That is the most amazing window Loll.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 15:20

    That is beautiful. I love balsa wood. I did a card for my brother using that cut with Nesties and stamped with an anchor! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Danielle Vincent16 May 2013 at 21:30

    Wonderful card Loll! Great use of the washi tape - I thought it was DSP. You are a true artist - such a joy to see your cards. D

    ReplyDelete
  18. Karen M17 May 2013 at 04:13

    I love your gorgeous window loll - that little curtain is adorable and the flowers are beautiful xx

    ReplyDelete
  19. Deepti Stephens17 May 2013 at 05:33

    Very beautiful card Loll!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Anonymous18 May 2013 at 01:03

    Such a charming card Loll. Beautifully done.
    Have a great weekend.
    Florence xx

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)