Winter Wonder Window

I made these cards earlier this year and have been saving them to post in December.  I still love this card.  it's a clean and crisp card, but it still has layers to make things interesting.

I made these cards not long after buying the Small Madison Window die by Poppy Stamps.   I added another layer of Basic Grey cardstock at the back of the window to create a subtle shadow and additional dimension.

The wreath is from this incredibly intricate Santa & Toys die by Cottage Cutz.  And the stamped image is subtly colored using Copic markers.  The stamp image from Penny Black is actually large enough to cut two windows out of. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Penny Black

Ink: Memento

Coloring: Copic

Paper: Stampin' Up

Tools: Poppy Stamps (Small Madison Window die), Cottage Cutz (wreath from Santa & Toys), Paper Studio (wood grain embossing folder)

Happy Boss' Day

Yesterday was Boss' Day.  It was also a very busy day for me at home and work, so I didn't get a chance to post this yet.   My boss is in the middle of building his home, so our team went with that theme for his gift too.

For the color choices, I was inspired by this week's Dynamic Duos challenge and used Soft Sued and Pool Party.

Showing off the layers of texture. There's a second die cut in soft suede under the white window die cut for layering and texture.  I used pop dots (SU Dimensionals on the window and again on the brick wall layer. 

The inside of the card has a pocket for a gift card.  I used a computer generated greeting and stamped another image of the chandelier on top of it.  

For this week's Dynamic Duos challenge.

Supplies: 

Stamps: Tim Holtz (French Connection), Stampin' Up (Just Believe)

Ink: Stampin' Up

Coloring: Copic Markers

Cardstock: Stampin' Up

Tools: Tim Holz embossing plate, Poppy Stamps window die, PC & printer for inside sentiment. SU punches for outside greeting

View of the Seasons

I saw some images posted online with this really great die.   When I was at my local scrapbook store, Eclectica, the other day, I noticed they carried it and I couldn't resist.   It's the Small Madison Window die from Poppy Stamps.   This is my first product from this company and I have to say I'm very pleased. 

I partnered the die with a great classic Stampin' Up set that I picked up "gently used" called Changing Seasons.   I stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with my Copic markers.   Add a few Stampin' Up Dimensionals and a corner rounder and voila.   It's simple, but I love the effect.   This was one of the card sets we included in my son's teacher's gift I posed about on Wednesday.   I think I'll have to make more of these just because....