The frame is 4 4/8 x 3 2/8" (to fit a 4x3 inch baggie.) The window was punched with a Marvy scallop square punch and is made with a hot cuttlebug distressing technique:
1. Cut frame piece of cardstock (this is Blue Bayou)
2. Punch a window (I used the Marvy Giga punch--square scallop)
3. Run your new cardstock frame through a cuttlebug in an embossing folder
4. Swipe the raised areas with white craft ink
5. Sprinkle with embossing powder (I used clear)
6. Heat it
Card Supplies:
Homemade turquoise circle doodads: Do you get bored with the embellishments that you have? I made these using the define your life set and emboss resist technique and punched out extras, since turquoise is my favourite colour. (Please see this post if you'd like specific details):
I've altered them for a boyish look by adding Fresh Favourites eyelets (S.U.) & mounting them onto Soft sky circles punched with this 5/8 inch circle punch.) You have to press hard on that punch but i love the size. They're mounted on Dimensionals for some pop (I love cheap tricks!) ;0)
The Black netting ribbon is by May Arts (I cut it)
The sentiment tab is made by:
1. Stamping happy birthday from S.U.'s Birthday Whimsy '08 sab set (in black Stazon)
2. Punching it with a key tag punch
3. Mounting it on a half of a scallop square (which I used the Marvy jumbo punch to remove from that mat before I cuttlebugged it.)
Thank you for looking! :0)
mel
Date: Friday, May 23, 2008 GMT Views: 801
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Accessories: 5/8 inch circle punch, Fresh Favourites eyelets, net by may arts, keyhole tag punch, Homemade turquoise circle doodads, baggie, hairgel, stickles, cuttlebug, clear e.p. marvy giga scallop square punch
Techniques: gel card, watercolouring, hot cuttlebug distressing
Registered: September 14, 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 10799
Fri, May 23, 2008 @ 9:06 PM
Oh my! what an absolutely stunning card. All the little details are just perfect. Reading your description I can see the artistry that went into this. Well done.
------------------------------ Bugga in OK
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Registered: October 15, 2006 Location: Los Angeles County, California Posts: 280
Sat, May 24, 2008 @ 6:51 AM
I love this card... so much so I'd have to keep it for myself and frame it.
The details in it are phenomenal. I can't see the turquoise dot embellishments so well in this picture, but I bet you they are a darling addition.
It's funny that you used the netting. I have been eyeballing netting at the craft stores and hankering to use it with my "Boatloads of Love" set and chomping at the bit to get the "Crab and Company" set and use it with that one too!
I love, love everything you've done here. You have done a wonderful job. Thanks so much for sharing!
------------------------------ MyMelissa
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