Welcome Spring

Hello friends, i'm back with a  quick blog post. I've been wanting to make a card using this retired MFT boutique window die that my friend, Chick, lent to me. After I coloured the images from Choose Joy SSS stamp, with my coloured pencils, I decided to match these two. A window is not complete without curtains punched out of Martha Stewart Doily Lace edge punch. I also added blinds made by scoring patterned paper and folding along the score line. I added vellum with a grey paper behind it to give the illusion of darkness inside. Here is the detail.

Next, as I wanted a rustic look, I stamped the background panel with thhe woodgrain stamp from Concord & 9th Petals and Pallets stamp set, and ink blended the edges using vintage photo distress ink. For the ground, I used Spellbinders Gridiron to add texture and interest. The roofing detail is a digital stamp from Magengo Reindeer. Here is the card I came up with. Hope you like it.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Knock on Wood

All Sorts Challenge# 568 - with flower

Creative Fingers # 184 - Anything Goes

AAA Birthday Challenge #12 - Dots and/or stripes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #206 - Spring/Easter

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe, be well and happy crafting!

xx Clarissa