Okay, this is such an AWESOME window diecut from ODBD - it includes the window framing, the scalloped valance and curtains for each side of the window. I used the valance, but not the curtains on this one as it would cover up the display dresses. I don't design for ODBD, but thought I'd put in a plug for them by linking you to where you can purchase this diecut - it's toward the bottom of the link:
It's not very often I get a vision in my head about the card I'm going to make. They usually take on a life of their own, but I was determined to make a window at a boutique showcasing elegant dresses. I was actually going to go much more elegant or vintage, like evening attire, but couldn't resist the more cheerful flower look.
I knew when I saw this card by Judy with a window scene, that it was the one to pick. I obviously turned her beautiful scene into a boutique and used a different window diecut. Here is Judy's beautiful card:
I paper pieced the dresses in coordinating colors from the SU DSP, Springtime Vintage. I popped up the paper pieced dresses on dimensionals, added bling and a gold leaf pen on the bottom of the stand and on the little tassles beneath the dresses. I also popped up the window frame on dimensionals.
I used the SU B/G stamp, Teahouse, which I really love b/c it's so delicate and not overpowering. It's behind the dresses in the window frame. The main panel behind that was also stamped with the B/G stamp and embossed with the Victoria EF.
I added a sentiment using 2 fancy tags and popped it up on dimensionals. I punched 3 bows from the coordinating dsp. I used the same dsp for the diecut valance above the dresses. Topped off the whole window with several dimensional layers of a flower punch sent to me by Marie (momof5boys) and blinged it up. Thanks Marie.
Well, that about does it. Come visit me at my boutique when you can. I may have some different dress choices coming soon to display at my window. The Boutique is called "Boutique A La Fruitcake"! Inside Joke!
Thanks for taking a look and my disorganized novel as to what I did here. I need to get to bed.
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Date: Friday, January 13, 2012 GMT Views: 2936
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Stamps: SU Chic Boutique, SU Teahouse Background Stamp
Paper: Rose Red, Very Vanilla and Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Rose Red, Black Stazon
Accessories: ODBD Window Frame Diecut, MS Cornflower and Bow Punches, Fancy Tags, Bling, Gold Leaf Pen, Paper Piercer and Mat, Dimensionals, Stamp A Majig
Techniques: Tent Topper, Paper Piecing, Paper Piercing, Dry Embossing, Dimensional Layering
Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 @ 1:57 PM
I would love to visit your boutique - looks very chic. This is a gorgeous inviting window scene displaying a couple of beautiful dresses with bling even. I think either one could be tailored for me;) I love the added bows and flower around the window. What a beautiful, elegant card Pam.
Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 @ 3:57 PM
Too fun, Pam!! Love the paper pieced dress forms and the window you created. Great card!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83137
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 4:33 AM
Pamzi, what's the address of that boutique? I tried to Google it and looked in the White pages... and nothing! I love the dresses and this idea is wonderful. What a cute window - love all the decorations that match the dresses. Whoever gets this one will flip. Love the novel too - sounds very complicated. Hope you slept well. Hugz and congrats on your new store! LOL!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
Looks like you got a new toy for Christmas. This window is just fabulous. I can remember going downtown when I was young and seeing the local dress shop which was changed once a week that just like this. It was always fun to see what fashions were in the window and a real treat if you got to go inside that shop to buy a dress....lol I miss those days. You card is just darling. I love the paper piecing and the sweet matching flower. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
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Registered: October 31, 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 3782
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 @ 11:36 AM
Pam - WOWZERS! You must be so proud of this. It has soooo much attention to detail and is much, much than a card. I like the paper pieced dress forms in that fanciful window. Oh, so pretty!
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Registered: June 30, 2006 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 16258
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 @ 8:45 AM
WOW! This is one AMAZING card Pam!! I just love that you paper-pieced those two images (what are those called?!) and made a super adorable boutique. AWESOME JOB!
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