KittieKraft: Window Cards

Window Cards

October 11, 2016

Pillow Box Window Ornament

Good Tuesday morning. I have a pillow box ornament with a winter window scene to share with you today and made using the Lawn Fawn Pillow Box die, Impression Obsession Deer Trio and Evergreen Trees. The window and frame were made using the Nesting Card Templates. I wish I had placed the whole scene on the back wall of the pillow box to create a mini diorama. Next time!

I started by cutting the pillow box, evergreen trees, deer and ground section. While the pillow box was unassembled I cut the window opening and frame and attached the frame to the opening with double stick tape. I used the negative of the evergreen tree and dauber to sponge in several silhouette trees with Peeled Paint ink on the blue background layer. The deer was colored using mini applicators, Antique Linen and Vintage Photo inks. I used a white gel pen to apply falling snow on the background and evergreen trees.

The pillow box scored lines were all folded and sharpened with my bone folder. I punched a 1/8” hole in the top fold of the box to place the ribbon hanger through. The ground piece was attached to the inside of the window with double stick tape. The scene layer was attached with thin strips of mounting tape and then the pillow box was assembled with double stick tape. The deer and trees were attached in the scene with mounting tape. Tiny green sprigs and 1/16” punched red circles were attached to the neck of the deer to finish.

This was really a very fast and easy project to make and I am looking forward to making several for gifts this season. Thanks for coming by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Pillow Box size: 4.00” x 2.50”

Lawn Cuts Dies, Pillow Box

Impression Obsession Dies, Deer Trio

Impression Obsession Dies, Evergreen Trees

Impression Obsession Dies, Fir Sprig Set

We R Memory Keepers Shape Dies, Nesting Card Templates (DC0431)

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Icy Mint, 25 pk

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Peppermint, 25 pk

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Heavyweight, Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb, 25 pk

Sponge Applicator, Sponge Dauber w/ Airtight Cap

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Antique Linen

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo

Uni-ball Impact Gel Pen, White

Ranger Accents, Glossy Accents

Ranger Accents, Mini Glossy Accents

Sizzix Big Shot Express

Sizzix Precision Base Plate for Thinlits Dies

Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet

Scotch Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape

Tonic Maxi 12 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer

ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider

Teflon Bone Folder

Be Creative Tape, 5mm (1/4")

Be Creative Tape, 3mm (1/8")

PanPastel Sofft Mini Applicators, 12 pk

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Oct 11, 2016 5:48:47 AM | Christmas, Die Cut, Impression Obsession, Lawn Fawn, Window Cards

August 28, 2016

Winter Woodland Scene

Good Sunday morning. My project today was made using the new Penny Black Woodland Scene die set. The set has one die with a tree, deer, owl, squirrel and bunny and a die with a row of birch trees. The dies are smaller than I thought when I purchased them but I still like them. My card size is 4.50” square.

I cut the two die scenes out using watercolor paper and watercolored them using Distress reinkers mixed with water and a brush. After the paper dried I added touch of white embossing paste to the ground and branches using an old paintbrush. Even though the ink was dry on the scenes some of the brown ink was absorbed by the embossing paste so I lightly dabbed white gesso over all the spots to create the snow.

I used my craft knife to cut a square opening in the blue card base to create a see thru window. I applied thin strips of mounting tape to the front of the full tree scene and attached it over the opening on the inside of the card. I applied double stick tape to the back of the deer scene and attached it over the opening on the front of the card. I created a double matted frame and attached it over the scene with thin strips of mounting tape. You can click on the see thru window and double matted frame links to see my step by step tutorials.

I didn’t realize how hard it would be to see the front images with the back trees being as dark as I painted them. I took this close-up view so you could more clearly see the little squirrel, owl and bunny. I will make an effort next time to use colors that allows everything to show more clearly.

Thanks for coming by today and I hope you have a great Sunday.

Card size: 4.50” square

Penny Black Dies, Woodland Scene

We R Memory Keepers Shape Dies, Nesting Squares (L-CC-003)

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Pearls, 25 pk

Canson Arches French Bound Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

Ranger Distress Reinker, Vintage Photo

Ranger Distress Reinker, Pumice Stone

Ranger Distress Reinker, Hickory Smoke

Studio 490 Embossing Paste by Wendy Vecchi, White

Ranger Dina Wakley Media Gesso, White, 4 oz.

Grumbacher Goldenedge Brush, Round 10

Sizzix Big Shot Express

Scotch Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape

Be Creative Tape, 3mm (1/8")

Tonic Maxi 12 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer

ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider

ATG Double-Sided Refill Tape, 2 pk, 1/4"

Teflon Bone Folder

Ranger Accents, Mini Glossy Accents

Ranger Accents, Glossy Accents

Aug 28, 2016 7:38:55 AM | Die Cut, Frame, Lifestyle Crafts, Penny Black, Scene, Snow, Window Cards, Winter

May 18, 2016

See Thru Window Scene in the CLASSroom

Good Wednesday morning. I would like to invite you to join me in the CLASSroom for my See Thru Window card and step by step tutorial.

Thanks for coming by and I hope you have a great day.

May 18, 2016 3:00:00 AM | CLASSroom, Die Cut, Elizabeth Craft Designs, Impression Obsession, Scene, Susan Tierney-Cockburn, Window Cards

April 02, 2016

Watercolor Window Scene

Good Sunday afternoon. I wanted to use my new My Favorite Things Pierced Square Frames to create a window scene and I paired it with the six pane window from the Art Impressions Window set. The scene outside the window was made using the Art Impressions Tree Set, Watercolor Foliage Set and Watercolor Flower Set.

Before I start talking about my project I want to tell you about the Ranger Fine Tip Applicator made to use with the Mini Glossy Accents. I just purchased one this past week and really loved how it works to keep the nozzle from clogging and also allows for better control when applying it. This applicator may have been around for a while but I just noticed. They also have an applicator that works with the larger two ounce bottles. I thought I would bring these to your attention because I really like how well it works. If you are a die hard glossy accents crafter like me then you will want to give these a try.

I cut a piece of Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper I started the scene by stamping in the tiny grass and flowers and lightly touched them with a damp brush to soften the edges for a watercolor look. I masked off the garden where I wanted to place the tree so the trunk would appear behind the flowers. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig for stamping the tree so I could place it exactly where I wanted it along the top of the flower line. I used the brush tip of my green marker to apply dots on the tree for the leaves using a darker and lighter green and then softened those with my damp brush. I finished my scene by sponging on a blue sky using my Color Box Stylus and Foam Tip.

I scored a piece of white cardstock for the lower half of the wall and attached it to the card base with ATG adhesive. I wanted to put as much distance between the scene and the window as I could so it would like the scene was out in the distance. I used the window as a template and drew cutting lines with a pencil. I cut the opening in the card base using my kraft knife. I applied mounting tape to the back of the window and attached it over the opening. I applied mounting tape to the front of my scene and attached it over the window opening on the inside of the card base. I finished off the scene by adding small crimped pieces of cardstock to the top of the wainscoting and along the base of the wainscoting. I couldn’t resist adding a flowering plant on the window for an added touch of home. I wish I could grow plants in my house but my thumb is only green with die cuts. LOL!

Here’s a closer view of my little scene.

If you would like to know how I make my see thru windows tutorial on my blog. Thanks for coming by and I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend.

Card size: 4.50” square

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Pierced Square Frames

Art Impressions Dies, Window

Impression Obsession Dies, Foliage

Impression Obsession Dies, Tiny Flowers

Art Impressions Cling Stamps, Watercolor Tree

Art Impressions Cling Stamps, Watercolor Foliage

Art Impressions Cling Stamps, Watercolor Flower

Penny Black 6x6 Paper Pad, Painted Blooms

My Sweet Petunia Mini MISTI Stamping Tool

My Sweet Petunia MISTI Stamping Tool

Sizzix Big Shot White & Gray

Sizzix Accessory, Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies

Sizzix Precision Base Plate for Thinlits Dies

Memory Box Dies, Metal Adaptor Plate

Scotch Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape

Ranger Accents, Glossy Accents

Ranger Accents, Mini Glossy Accents

Ranger Fine Tip Applicators 0.5 oz. (Gray)

Be Creative Tape, 3mm (1/8")

Be Creative Tape, 5mm (1/4")

ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider

Glue Dots, Mini (3/16")

Teflon Bone Folder

Tonic Maxi 12 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer

EK Tools, Precision 5 Inch Scissors with Sheath

Fiskars Craft Knife, Fingertip

Fiskars Paper Crimper, Straight

Elizabeth Craft Designs Mini Molding Pad

Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Tool Kit

Stamp-a-ma-Jig

3M Post-It Labeling Tape, 2 in x 36 yd

ColorBox Tool, Stylus Handle, 3 pk

ColorBox Tool Foam Blender Tip, 3 pk, Oval

Yasutomo Waterbrush, Small

Ranger Distress Marker, Peeled Paint

Ranger Distress Marker, Wilted Violet

Ranger Distress Marker, Picked Raspberry

Ranger Distress Marker, Gathered Twigs

Ranger Distress Marker, Crushed Olive

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Tumbled Glass

Apr 2, 2016 1:24:43 PM | Art Impressions, Die Cut, My Favorite Things, Scene, Watercolor, Window Cards

March 27, 2016

Happy Easter Bunny Egg Hunt

Good Sunday morning and Happy Easter. I have another bunny scene to share with you and today my bunnies are hunting eggs. The bunny in the window has piled his egg stash up there with him and the other two bunnies are still on the egg hunt. I love the soft colors of the Authentique Springtime designer paper and thought it was the perfect background for this whimsical scene. I used the Impression Obsession Rabbit Set, Grass Border, Small Grass Border, and the eggs from the Girl with Easter Basket paired with the Art Impressions Window and framed the scene using the My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frames.

I attached thin strips of mounting tape to the back of the larger frame and attached it to the designer paper card base. I applied double stick tape to the lower portion of the smaller frame, attached the grass borders, then attached thin strips of mounting tape and attached to the card base. I attached mounting tape to the back of the window and attached to the card base.

I attached the tiny flowers and foliage to the necks of the three bunnies with glossy accents. I attached one bunny in the window with a tiny piece of mounting tape. I attached several eggs to a small piece of cardstock with glossy accents and attached it on the window ceil with a piece of mounting tape. I applied small pieces of mounting tape to the back of the bunnies and tucked them in behind the grass border.