Well, once again I can't figure out how to get the picture in so you can see it. You'll have to take my word that I've followed the sketch. This is from the November 2009 issue of ' Success and my inspiration picture is on page 23. I wanted something quick -- NOT! I spend more time doing these this type of challenge than I do when I only start with a sketch!
For me, this was definitely a challenge. I wanted to use the window sheet overlay to simulate falling snow. I realize these snowflakes are falling in straight order, but you'll just have to give me some creative liberty...please?
I started with a Note quite Navy basecard. I used my Always Artichoke marker to ink up the three trees from the Scenic Seasonstamp set and then used my white gel pen to add the snow caps. I stamped this onto Bashful Blue. I cut a small piece of Always Artichoke to place directly on my base card and then used dimensionals to add the Bashful Blue layer.
Next, I added the window sheet by using redline tape on the top back of the card -- I just folded it over and adhered it to the card. Now this worked, but I knew I would need to adhere it to the front as well so it didn't "flop" all over and get off-skew. So, rhinestone brads to the rescue! I used the Ice brads and here is how I did them. First, I open them up and cut the prongs off with my rubber scissors. Thank you Stampin' Up! for die cutting our stamps! I don't even bother trimming stamped anymore -- just too darned lazy and generally want to get stamping as soon as I receive new product! However, I digress...I adhered the brads to the top of the window sheet with the smallest glue dots which I folded over and made even smaller. Next, I used my piercing tool to use another of these small glue dots all folded up underneath the window sheet under the brad so it can't be seen. Subterfuge in stamping! I love it! I just used as many as I thought I needed to keep the window sheet fairly tight to the card. So far...so good! I took the picture on the angle so there is no glare on the window sheet.
Tomorrow, I stamp as soon as I get home and I'm hopeful I can get my Christmas cards made. Sad...but true!
Have a fabulous Wednesday and enjoy your day!
What a great idea for the window sheets! Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | 12/20/2009 at 09:57 PM