stitched rectangle peek through window card

stitched rectangle peek through window card

This card is super simple so I did not take step by step photos but it turned out so sweet that I wanted to feature it! I actually cut out the Stitched Rectangle die for another project from a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Basic white cardstock that I had lying around. Because the die cut was straight and left a perfect border I thought it a shame to waste the cardstock by continuing to die cut with it and instead folded the cardstock in half and made a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ card out of it, with a die cut rectangular window on the front panel. I cut two pieces of Favored Flowers Sale-a-bration FREE DSP. The piece to go on the inside under the window needs to be slightly wider than the window width and as long as the paper in my example it was 2 1/4″ x 4 1/4″. I cut a second piece the same size and used the reverse pattern on the left side of the card front. I fuzzy cut flowers to adhere to the card in the window corners for a multi-layered look and popped one on Stampin’ Dimensionals above the sentiment piece which uses a double layer banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems as the embellishment. I extended the Banners over the opening to also give a multi-dimensional look. Hope you like the card and may it inspire you to go out and create a window card of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

amazing thanks peek through card

amazing thanks peek through card

There are so many fun ways to use dies in card making and this is certainly a fun way to use the negative space (that area or space that is left behind after creating the die image) The Amazing Thanks die set is one of those fun word die sets that contains the die cuts of the words themselves but also the matching dies to create the matte image around the word! In this card I used the matte image die to create the “space” in the card front! Come along and check it out!

Measurements: (This will make 2 cards)
Orchid Oasis CS (1) 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet
Sore across at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side
then turn so the 11″ side is up and cut at
5 1/2″ across the score line creating (2)
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cards scored at 4 1/4″
DSP Dainty Flowers Sale-a-bration DSP
4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS (1) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece (maybe 2
is the die cut is larger)

Take the Basic White sheet of CS and burnish color into the paper using Blending Brushes. I used Pear Pizzazz and Orchid Oasis.
When the colors are in the pattern, depth and darkness and ratio you desire, spray with water out of a small spray bottle (you can use the Stampin’ Spritzers if desired – I had an old bottle full of water so I used that)
Allow to dry.
The color will lift and lighten in the spots where the water sits creating a beautiful pattern!
Once dry die cut 2 thanks and one large branch from the Gingko Branch bundle.
Run the Orchid Oasis cardstock front through the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder.
Cut the Thanks matte die at a diagonal through the card front of the Orchid Oasis that you just ran through the embossing folder.
Add a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White CS to the back of the card front.
Using the fine tip glue pen adhere the thanks die cut in the middle of the die cut matte opening.
I die cut from the same splattered colored paper the larger die from the Gingko Branch die set.
Adhere to the cardfront below the thanks!
Add rhinestones to the card – and done with #1
Since you have the die from the matte cut from the first card it is easy and productive to continue with the next card and use that extra piece. With the second die cut thanks word adhere to the Matte die cut from card #1’s card front. Adhere them together.
Adhere the DSP to the cardfront and then adhere the thanks to the upper middle right side of the card! Adhere rhinestones and attach some White glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Just remember to create some unique cards with die cuts! Now it is time to go out and create some artwork of your very own!
One stamp at a time!
heartfelt hexagon window card

heartfelt hexagon window card

Today will be a very fun day and this is one of the fun projects you will be able to do if you are local and coming to visit me between 1-3pm at my New Catalog Open House. This bundle was made available early on-line because it was used in an on-line stamping day but it is one of the new bundles available in the January to April 2024 Mini Catalog! (and there is a FREE set you can earn during Sale-a-bration that coordinates with the punch HOW FUN IS THAT!!)
One of the best things I like about punches is that they can do so many fun things and cutting out a peek through window is one of those things and the one use I will be highlighting in this blog post!

Measurements:
Orchid Oasis: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
1/2″ strips of:
Bubble Bath
Flirty Flamingo
Lemon Lime Twist
Coastal Cabana
Orchid Oasis
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed and
punched

Slide the Hexagon punch onto the Basic White layer from the top of the 4 1/4″ side and punch out the hexagon shape.
Place the punched layer into the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder and emboss the image around the punched window.
Cut at least one 1/2″ strip of each of the colored cardstock in Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, and Orchid Oasis.
Place adhesive closely around the punched out window on the back side.
Layer one strip butting up next to the next strip and lay down onto the adhesive above and below the punched out window opening.

Place the Basic White layer embossing side up on a Stampin’ Pierce mat and stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, one of the sentiments from the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. Press firmly as you are stamping on multiple pieces of cardstock layered next to one another and not a single sheet of cardstock.

Tie a length of Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven ribbon in a knot around the Basic White embossed layer. Pop up this layer on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the Orchid Oasis cardstock base.

One of the coolest things about this Metallic Woven ribbon is you can pull it gently to create a pattern within the ribbon or pull it all the way to create loose singular threads at the end – I used both techniques on the edges of this ribbon. I placed a small patch of adhesive down under the ribbon to keep the pulled design intact!

I added five 2022-2024 In Color Pearls in coordinating Orchid Oasis to complete the card with a little coordinating bling – LOVE that about Stampin’ Up!

Hope to see you this afternoon and help you make this card! Come and create a little artwork of your very own – one new stamp at a time!!!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S: If you are one of my out of town customers be sure to leave me a comment on today’s Facebook post to be entered into a Open House Prize drawing for those that cannot make it today!