For All Things: Recessed Deco Window

Background Basics—My Very Vanilla card base is layered with a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Blackberry Bliss for the foundation of the card front.  I created a lifted layer from 3-3/4" x 5" Cajun Craze card stock that's die-cut with the Deco Labels Collection Framelits.

Lifted Layer Details— I added a 3-3/4" x 1" strip of Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper at the bottom of the die-cut layer, then added some Blackberry Bliss Color Me Autumn Washi Tape above it.  Remember, you'll get a full package of the washi tape in your class kit, so you can choose your tape! 

I wrapped the layer with 1/8" Crushed Curry Taffeta Ribbon, tied in a double-knot and trimmed. 

Recessed Window Stamping—I stamped the For All Things watercolor wash image in stamped off Soft Suede onto a 3-1/2" square piece of Very Vanilla card stock, then added the branch in Old Olive over the top. To layer it, I added Dimensionals around the window, then positioned the stamped layer in place and adhered it to the window.  Then, I went back and added more dimensionals to the rest of the back of that layer to secure it into place.

Sweet Sentiment—On a scrap piece of Very Vanilla, I stamped the For All Things banner image in Crushed Curry ink, then added the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss.  It's hand-cut and popped up with Dimensionals after the window layer was added.

Sensational Sequins—I added a few Gold Sequins around the image with tiny dabs of Multipurpose Glue.  You'll notice that 4 out of 5 of the class projects use these sequin accents. I designed these projects with similar papers and embellishments, so you can either use them individually, or give them together as a gift.  Coordination rocks!

Two Cool—My second version is on the horizonal and I tried some different stamping, so you could see how awesome these images layer with one another. Instead of the wash image, I stamped the oak leaf in stamped-off Crushed Curry for the backdrop.  The sentiment is on the back layer this time.  And, the acorns are stamped in Soft Suede, hand-cut and popped up with Dimensionals. 

It's so fun to mix & match the elements in different ways! 

Complete Supplies List

• Stamps—For All Things (wood)
• Ink—Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss and Soft Suede Classic Ink
• Paper—Color Me Autumn DSP; Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze and Whisper White card stock
• Accessories—Color Me Autumn Washi Tape, 1/8" Crushed Curry Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Sequins
• Tools—Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

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For All Things Stamp-of-the-Month Class!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER—October Countdown To Christmas Class

Let's Make Holiday Cards!  Create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs) in this stamp-a-stack style class on Saturday, October 4!  Kit includes the Letterpress Winter Stamp set, a package of Frosted Sequins, and all the supplies you need to make the 12 cards!  Class-To-Go Kits available.

See Complete Details For The Letterpress Winter Class!

Pre-paid Registration by September 22, 2014.  Contact me today!