Today's card has a window where you can see right through the entire card! This is a fun way to really make a Wow card with not a lot of effort. By cutting the "window" with the shadow die of a word, you'll create this amazingly beautiful card. I want to give a shout out to Jennifer McQuire, who gave me the inspiration to demonstrate this wonderful technique. Watch my video to see just how simple this is to do.
Gather your supplies:
- Cardstock: Old Olive 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; Basic White 4" x 5-1/4", 4" x 3-1/2"; Expressions in Ink Specialty DSP 4" x 5-1/4"; Gold Foil 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"; and Window Sheets (2) 1-1/2" x 3-3/4"
- Stamp Set: Rainbow of Happiness (plus Artistically Inked for the envelope)
- Ink: Old Olive (Pale Papaya for envelope)
- Amazing Thanks Dies
- Adhesive and Tools
Remove the shadow pieces and set aside for another project. Close the card and position the die right back in the opening - it will fit perfectly, just like a puzzle piece. Run this through again to cut out the back of the card. There is one remaining layer that needs to be cut. Position the white panel on the inside of the card and tack in place. Close the card and once again, place the die in the opening and run it through again. This should cut out the white layer, but in case you don't get quite the clean cut you need (like it happened in my video), just take the white layer off, position the die (it will lock in place) and run it through by itself.
From the piece of Gold Foil, cut out the thin Thanks word die. This is optional (but steps up your card a notch or two) - cut out three additional Thanks from the other white piece. Using tiny amounts of glue, stack the three white layers of Thanks together. The liquid clue will allow you to move them around to align them perfectly. As you add more layers, it holds its shape better and almost looks like chipboard. Add the foil Thanks to the top, then position this on the inside window in the middle of the Thanks outline. I would also recommend cutting one additional Thanks (skinny version) to adhere to the back of the card to hide the glue visible on the window sheet. You could even cut it from one of the shadow thanks you set aside.
To finish off the card, I stamped the words "you make me happy" just below the window in Old Olive Ink. On my sample, I added a Brushed Brass Butterfly, but forgot to add it during the video. Again, it is just a little touch, but it elevates the level of craftsmanship of your card. I decorated my envelope with the large flower from Artistically Inked to coordinate.
My last card is so lovely - I am thrilled at how this one came out! The window is made with our new Stylish Shapes Dies (I am so excited for these stitched shapes - they are a must have!). The Card base is Mango Melody and the DSP is called Tea Boutique. The print I selected features one of our new In-Colors, Sweet Sorbet. I then used the Hues of Happiness bundle to stamp and cut out a flower for the middle of the circle. I colored it with blends, stacked a few more under it and positioned it in the middle of the Window Sheet. For the sentiment strips, I used the Art Gallery stamp set/Floral Gallery dies. This time, I positioned a label on both windows. To make sure they line up properly, adhere the inside one first, then close the card and add the one to the top.
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