When I began this card, I didn’t really have a full idea in my head, but I did know I wanted to use this window die from Art Impressions. The card evolved by itself, as sometimes happens for me. Once it was die cut I masked off the shutters so I could ink around the actual frame and for this I used Speckled Egg ink. When it was dry I added a white gel pen into the embossed lines so they would show up more. I found a piece of PP that I thought would work behind the frame and added this and then I ensured the shutters would open . Taking an old GKD set called Vogue vases I stamped the vase and the flowers on a scrap piece and once coloured, fussy cut them. Pencils were my colouring medium. I placed my flowers behind the vase but did add the stems by stamping them lightly so they look as if coming from the vase. This was then added to the window. On another piece of CS I took a brick wall stencil and gently inked so the bricks would show using Iced Spruce. I cut this down to the correct size, but it needed something more so I took the cherry blossom stamp from the set and stamped as you see. This I coloured with metallic pencils. The window was added and from another old GKD set I took the sentiment and stamped that as you see. Added it to the note card and decided it was complete.
Not having children my husband and I often don’t bother with many of the holidays, except for Christmas and of course birthdays. That said when I home hosted ESL students, we would do something for them so they could understand the holiday. All that to say that Easter is more about spring for me and while I appreciate the meaning behind Easter, I am not into any formal religion. We are off to a live play this afternoon, so I’m happy I completed the card before it is time to leave.
Thanks for stopping by and also for any comments you may leave.
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Your card is so elegant and so full of details. Someone could look at your card and just not see how much work went into creating that vase of flowers in a window on a wall – magnificent work there! Great idea, so well executed. Thanks for sharing with us again at As You See It.
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I’m pleased you like it. It was fun to do and I enjoy playing in your challenges.
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Beautiful card! I am eager for Spring to arrive and stay.
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You and me both. We are getting some very mixed weather at the moment. Thanks for the comment.
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What a lovely peaceful looking card.
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Thanks a lot. I had fun making it.
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!
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And I love your comment – thanks.
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Amazing card, love the window design. Very creative. Hope spring will be here to stay soon.
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Love this window card! That’s a favorite.
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Thanks Sharon. An oldie die but a good one.
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Such a pretty card – I love how you created the window! Evolution is my favourite crafting method!! Thanks for joining us at As You See It
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Thanks a lot.
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So lovely, Johanna! I love that the window actually opens, and such pretty Spring colors! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
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Thanks Heather.
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How cute!! Love how the window opens.
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Thanks so much
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I love your largely neutral palette and the delicate vines on the brick wall. The 3D look of the window is a great detail. The vase is a lovely focal point . Thanks for joining our gallery at As You See It, Johanna!
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Thanks so much Heather.
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I’m loving the details on your card Johanna – it evolved into a real feast for the eyes, so many pretty features. I love the way the window opens and you can see the detail of the vase inside. A fabulous card that is perfect for spring. Thanks for sharing with us over at As You See It this week!
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Thanks so much. This die is one of my oldies but goodies.
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