Monday, October 21, 2013

CottageCutz Candle In the Window

Christmas is fast approaching.  Time to start thinking about Christmas Cards.  Today is a creation using CottageCutz dies.  I must admit I had to get creative with my dies to achieve this look.  But I do love how it turned out!
To create this card, I started with the Victorian Window Die which you see in the middle.  My idea was to put the Christmas Cheer Candles in the window-but they were slightly to big and not in proportion.  I realized I needed a bigger window.  So I created this window by using the Classic Arched Window.
The Classic Arched Window was die cut, then cut in half lengthwise, and the top arch was cut off as well.  The two pieces were attached to either side of the Victorian Window to get the size that I was looking for.  This is just an example how you can get creative with your dies!!!
To complete the festive effect of the card, I added some Recollection Poinsettia, a Bow, and a Martha Stewart Border Punch at the top of the card.  The Winter Pine Branch was used as the leaves under the Poinsettia.  This was so fun to make and I just love how it turned out.  Thanks for visiting today.  I sure do appreciate it.  Happy Crafting!
 

12 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow very beautiful made Carol.
great dies.

gr karin

craftieodmae said...

another gorgeous creation!!

Pinklady 68 said...

WoW!! A stunning christmas card!! I love how it turned out too:-) Soo soo beautiful!!!!
Thanks for lovely inspiration and my shopping list for dies got loooonger:-)

Have a wonderful week!
Hugs Laila.

Benzi said...

Your Christmas project is fabulous, Carol. So many wonderful dies have been used and you really know how to work them. It's beautiful!!!!!!!!

Marisa said...

Such a fabulous window scene you created :) Lovely as always!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful scene is this.Love de dies the way used on this project.

Gr. Mia

Marisa Job said...

Another amazing project!! Love everything about it!!

Donna Ellis said...

wowser! Love that combination of elements in creating your window, and the setting which makes it oh-so-wintery. This is how I imagine your heart, Miss Carol, full of light, warmth and love, with the gentle glow of all things beautiful. Just lovely! hugs, de

Sherri said...

Another gorgeous card! Adding the arch to the window really gave it a whole new look! You just create masterpieces with all of your dies & I love coming to your blog to see what you have done & be inspired.

JD/ Jill said...

Wow! This is awesome! So beautifully done!

Stamping With Bibiana said...

awesome card, words are missing and they are always the same: wonderful creations
hugs bibiana

nwilliams6 said...

You are getting me in the Christmas Spirit just visiting your blog! This is fabulous and reminds me of rememberable Christmas times - sitting by the fire and singing songs - back in my younger days. So many cool dies and details on this wonderful creation. Love it! Hugz!!!!