I decided that while I was waiting for the new shutter dies by Poppy Stamps, I would try to make my own. First I cut some kraft paper 1-1/2" x 2-3/4". Then I impressed them with PTI's Woodgrain Impression plate. Next I cut them into 3 equal pieces, inked the edges and roughed them up a bit with my kraft knife. I did the same techniques with the horizontal wood pieces and then glued them on. Behind the shutters I used 2 pop dots stacked on top of each other to add dimension, but I also adhered the cardstock closest to the window with my glue.
That butterfly landed there because I got an ink smudge on the window.
Of course the smudge happened after I put the card together.
I hope you are having a great day! I'm going back to procrastinating on what I should be doing today.
Stamps: PTI Tiny Tags, unknown brick background stamp
Ink: PTI Kraft
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Spring Rain and Kraft, SU Ruby Red, Vellum
Misc: PTI Kraft Satin Ribbon, Amuse Butterfly Die, Poppy Stamps Window Die,
PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate
so cute!! love your shutters!
ReplyDeleteLove the "custom" shutter Susan, don't you love that window die? I just ordered the shutters too! Great minds think alike.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! So glad I'm not the only one that uses butterflies in that way LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is fantastic! Totally frame-worthy! Gosh are you ever so clever! Those shutters are amazing! So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Your little butterfly is a perfect finish!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome card!! Your window scene is perfect, down to that cute butterfly!
ReplyDeleteLove the addition of the butterfly. The perfect ending.
ReplyDeleteThose shutters....that brick...the window!! I love this card!! And the sweet little butterfly flying by, too :)
ReplyDeleteThe shutters are amazing! i love how you made them. The tiny tag is adorable and that butterfly is totally making a great job at covering the smudge. It's sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove those shutters you made. You don't need that die now (haha). And, the butterfly was a great addition to your card.
ReplyDeleteThis card is just so adorable! I love the shutters you made., your creative
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