I've been wanting to do this type of window opening since I first covered a slide mount, and was finally spurred into action by labullard's card in the DDG (thanks, Linda!)
I punched a 1 3/8" window in the card front after gluing down the wheeled layer. Then I punched the same size window in Cranberry, cut the sides down to 5/8" and glued it like a frame over the first window. I glued a Flannel lining on the inside front of the card (looks neat inside, too), then from the front of the card I cut an "X" through the window into the Flannel lining. I folded the flaps to the front, cut off the tips of the triangles, added the linen thread stitches and glued the flaps down with glue dots. The inside left of the card is lined with Linen and I stamped the acorn and "Love Ya" through the window.
I thought Fall Whimsey and Love Ya Bunches were kind of a fun combination and the sentiment made me think of some of the things that Thanksgiving reminds me I'm grateful for.
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Fabulous card, Leslie! Let's see, what do I love, besides everything! The stitched flaps are super, the dimensional leaf is beautiful and I LOVE the flannel!
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Tue, Sep 26, 2006 @ 4:50 PM
What a wonderful fall card!!! Love that window opening with the flannel and those little stitches -- just adorable. And I especially like how you set the stage for your photo -- just wonderful -- so creative and interesting!!! TFS!!!
This card is fabulous, love every little element on it. Thanks for the directions on the window, it'll be fun to try. Just love the colors on this card, The layout, the eyelets, the little leaf, all of it, it's a very special card.