Saturday, October 23, 2010

FALL / Recessed window


I enjoy the results of a recessed window card and decided to try it again with a Fall theme. It takes me a long time to complete one of these cards, but I think the results are worth it!

A tutorial and video can be found at SplitCoastStampers for the recessed window card. I followed the cutting directions given in the video. The card was cut 5 1/4 X 10 3/4, scored at 5 1/4 and again at 5 1/2. The little created spine will help the card lay flat.

After a little blogging, I decided to incorporate several Cricut cuts and enter the card in several challenges. First I needed a barn. The challenge is to use the barn from the Cricut Old West cartridge, but I do not have that cartridge. I located this cute barn on Everyday Paper Dolls and cut it out to go inside the created window. Next I needed pumpkins and leaves for a couple more challenges. It was a lot of chirping going on as the Cricut Expression cut pumpkins and leaves of different sizes and papers. Why not add a tree and maybe throw in a wheelbarrow? The card began to take shape!!

Trying to think of a good title or sentiment, I glanced through a recently purchased Cricut Pooh Font Set cartridge. I found this on clearance for $15.00. Love those good buys!! One of the creative features on this cartridge is Wood and I thought this font would look good with my old barn/country theme.

Cricut Cartridges:
Everyday Paper Dolls - Barn cut 2 3/4 inches; Leaves cut in varying sizes 1 inch to 2 1/4 inches; Wheelbarrow cut 3 inches
Stretch Your Imagination - Pumpkins cut in varying sizes 3/4 inch to 2 inches: Tree cut 4 1/2 inches
Cricut Pooh Font Set - Wood feature -Fall - each letter cut 3/4 inch

Cuttlebug - Divine Swirls - Pumpkins;  Distressed Stripes -Tree
Paper - Recollections Autumn. I enjoy this double-sided paper which was purchased last year.
Versa Magic ink and lots of Pop-dots!!

Challenges:
BBTB2     -                Barn - Old West
Cooking with Cricut - #2  Pumpkins
Fantabulous Cricut  -  #32  Falling Leaves -- Use at least 1 leaf
Frosted Designs      -  Die Cuts

Hope you enjoy this card! Thank you for viewing and your comments are always appreciated!


28 comments:

  1. Oh, that is sooo cute! It came together perfectly.

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  2. Oh. Wow!!! You've outdone yourself! Fantastic!

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  3. OMG this is one of the most beautiful cards I 've ever seen!! WOW! You should frame this one to match your Fall decor! Or you can give it to me LOL! ;)

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  4. WOW Glenda, this is amazing, I absolutely LOVE this, it's beautiful! This looks like it's an actual picture to hang on the wall! That's what I would do with it, hang it on the wall! I am so, so glad you joined us this week at BBTB2 with this little work of Art, I will definetly be looking up this tutorial, I have not seen this one before! TFS
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  5. Wow you did an amazing job. This card is incredible. I am in awe. Great job.

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  6. Girl...I LOVE this card !!!! It is a perfect Fall scene....I don't know how long it took you to make this...but I am SOO glad you did !!! I agree with a previous comment..you should frame it!!! GREAT job...it should win each and every challenge you enter it in!!!
    xoxo Joy

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  7. The mother load of die cuts. and it's is ever GORGEOUS!!!!WOW!!! Glenda I love the embossing, gorgeous CARD >Thanks for playing with us at Frosted Designs.

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  8. Glenda, this is really awesome!! You did an amazing job with this challenge:) Thanks for sharing the tutorial site with everyone. Your card has the perfect colors and the embossing is fantastic! Thanks for playing with us at Cooking With Cricut this week.
    ~Madison (CWCDT) www.funkycards.blogspot.com

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  9. OMG!!! This is sooo pretty and perfect for Fall! I love all the details and how you framed it! Great job..thanks for playing with us at BBTB2!

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  10. Glenda... this card is pretty spectacular!! It must have taken days to do all those cuts!! And the embossing is fabulous!! Thanks for taking on our die cut challenge this week at Frosted Designs!!
    barb :)

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  11. Great card Glenda love the details!!!

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  12. Wow Glenda! This is spectacular. You're right, the results are fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at BBTB2.

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  13. WOW! What a great card! Thanks for giving the info on where to find the tutorial...I think I will try one of these cards. It is so awesome! You did a fantastic job!

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  14. Now this is awesome--I love window cards--this is just precious! Great job girl!
    I really LOVE the background on your blog-it's sooooo comfy and welcoming
    I just became a follower and hope you will hop over and see me too!

    all the cricky best,
    kandrew
    Cricut tutorials, challenges, giveaways
    freebies, projects and fun!

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  15. Oh My!! Your card is beyond fabulous. Every little detail is perfect.

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  16. This card is amazing. I love how detailed it looks. The 3-D is beautiful.

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  17. Awesome as usual!!!!! I love all the detail. This must have taken a while. Well worth it though. Thanks for playing with us at Fantabulous Cricut.

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  18. This is amazing!! I love all the details - colours, images, embossing, etc. Super work!!
    Thanks for playing along at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!

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  19. This is an incredible card!!! Great job:)

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  20. I just love this! I tlooks amazing. I didn't even know there was a barn on EDPD. Thanks for playing with us over at CWC this week. I can't wait to see what you come up with next week.

    michelle (CWC DT)

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  21. I love this card! I will have to try something like it...when I find the time! Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking With Cricut this week. Adrea (CWCDT)

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  22. What a lovely fall scene with the cute barn. Thanks for playing along with the BBTB2 challenge.
    Carole

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  23. Fantastic!!! thank you for playing with us at cwc please come join us tom for our next challange :)

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  24. Awesome. I love love love fall and this is perfect! Thanks for playing at Frosted Designs!

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  25. The card at Jitterbuggin' is great but I must say this one tops it.....GiGi is right. You make great Fall cards....Wonderful talent. Thanks for sharing..

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  26. Man girl! You are one talented card designer. That is a work of (h)art! I bet it is even WAY prettier in person with all that depth! I love that whole recessed thing! Thank you for once again playing along with us at CWC! I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us! Melin...CookingWithCricut.com

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