For today I am writing on behalf of the House of Cards challenge blog. As some of you may know our challenge this month is 'stamped and cut window'. I am fairly new at stamping but from what I have seen this is a tried and true method for one fantastic card.. So tonight I am going to show you this technique but with a spin. Here is my card and tutorial.. Enjoy!!
Joy to the World!
This months challenge: Stamped and Cut Window |
Vintage Bigz die cut of a globe. All I did was snip the globe holder when die cut the foam and card stock. |
Cut craft foam the same size as the cut circle window panel. The larger panel will be used for the ocean. |
Lay the circle die on top of the cut panel. Make sure you align the die, foam, and paper as they will be on the card. |
Set everything aside except for the base of the card. Now for the fun part!! Pick out your colors and start painting our ocean. |
Got to work on my continents. The brown craft foam represents the ground underneath and the green CS land we occupy. Used some glue and sandwiched the two land masses together. |
After your base is dry, set the window panel with the craft foam on top of the watercolored base. Then set the land masses in your window. |
Here is the earth using the window technique. |
You can see the earth below and the livable land above. The depth of the livable land is flush with the card |
If you, like me, are using a panel to adhere to your card. Make sure to put lots and lots of adhesive on the back then attach it to the card. |
The 'Joy' die cut seemed very fitting for the theme. This very affordable die is from PaperTrey Ink. |
Added another 'joy' in black and placed it underneath to visually pop off the white. |
You can see the shadow cast from the land masses through the window to the ocean. Added just a bit of sparkle to suggest the earth in space. |
Thank you for stopping by and if you feel so moved as to leave me a comment that would be great.. Take care all and we will see you soon.
All the best,
Shawna
8 comments:
world needs it, the joy! P.
I see and read your explnation
and now it is 23:14 aarrggh why time must run so fast Shawna
ok I want to say CLEVER
Love what you explained and love the result
I can imagine if you need more than 20 Minutes like me hehehe
my card is CAS card one layer and simple darling
also this is FANTABULOUS and your DIES sentiment is cute and I want to have it
ach I have so less DIES sentiment
must collect some money and will buy some more hehe
hugs and jump to your other post then go sleep zzz
Lovely card Shawna. Beautifully done..
BEAUTIFUL card! I love the message and all the pretty details! This is just gorgeous!
Take care!
Michele, HOC teamie
The incredible depth of this card is moving. Ocean looks like a picture from a satellite, well presented currents of water. Very interesting way to use die, original card. I love it message. Great tutorial.
hugs,
BozenA
Oh, my, this is so STUNNING, Shawna!!!!! Love the great and clever way you have created this card!!!! Your ocean looks fabulous - what great colours and the shadow of the land is just wonderful!!!! Love your beautiful ornaments and the perfectly placed sentiment!!! Everything rounded off with the rhinestones!!!! Absolutely beautiful, my friend!!!!
Have a great day!!!!!
This was a great tutorial for a fantastic card! I wish I play in the challenge..... soon I'll be able too... :)
OMGee, blooming heck Shawna this is amazing, awesome and most definitely all that!!!!!!!!! xx
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