How to Make a Window with Flowers

Apr 9, 2020 | Flowers, Rubbernecker, Window Cards | 2 comments

My project today shows how to make a large window with flowers using the Rubbernecker Window with Double Stitch.  This die is so versatile and can be used to frame small images, sentiments, etc.  The rectangle negative pieces left are stitched as well and are perfect to use for layering.  Check out this link to all the different ways I have put the window to use.  I paired the window with the Macrame Planters, Tall Terracotta Pots, Borders #2, Leaves and Greenery, Small Flowers #1 and Small Flowers #3.

The Card Base and Siding

• Cut a 5.50″ x 4.25″ piece of blue cardstock and attach it to the white card base.
• Use white cardstock to cut several 4.25″ x 5..50″ strips.
• Start at the bottom of the card base and attach the siding strips to the card base using ATG adhesive, overlapping each layer as you work your way up.

The Window

• Cut the window frame using white cardstock.
• Use white cardstock to cut four sections of the Borders #2 to use as drapes. 
• Cut a piece o designer paper to use inside the window opening.
• Apply strips mounting tape all the way around the back of the window.
• Cut the four borders to fit each of the windows and attach them to the mounting tape.  Note:  The border die sections are a little too short to create a full length drape. I used four to piece them together. Attaching the drapes to mounting tape created distance between the window and drapers.
• Attach a second layer of mounting tape to the back of the window and drapes and attach the designer paper section.
• Apply ATG adhesive to the back of the window and attach it to the card base.

The Macrame Planter and Flower Pots

• Use white cardstock to cut the macrame hanger and yellow cardstock to cut the flower pots.
• Color the flower pots using Mango and Pumpkin inks from the Color Fuse Set #2 and a mini applicator.
• Cut the foliage using green cardstock and the small flowers using purple, yellow and pink cardstock.
• Form all the small flowers using a small tipped stylus and molding pad.
• Apply glossy accents to the back of the macrame hanger and attach it to the coordinating flower pot.
• Attach the long vine pieces to the macrame planter suing glossy accents. Cover the vines with purple flowers and attach with glossy accents.
• Attach foliage to the back of both flower pots using glossy accents.  Cover the foliage with flowers and attach with glossy accents.
• Apply small dots of glossy accents in the flower centers and attach small pre made white Nuvo Crystal Drops.
• Attach the macrame planter and flower pots to the window using pieces of mounting tape.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this window with flowers card.  Do you have dies that can be used in different ways?  I would suggest you take a look at your die stash and see if you can come up with.  I have used this particular window die and the rectangle pieces in several ways over the last couple of years. You might be surprised.  You can find more window cards with flowers inspiration on this Pinterest link. Thank you for coming by today and I hope you are staying safe and sound at home.

Window w/ Double Stitch 5148-03D [ RBB ] 5160-02D Boarders #2 [ RBB ] 5309-03D Macrame Planters Die [ RBB ] Tall Terracotta Pot Die Cut 5147-16D [ RBB ] 5309-04D Leaves and Greenery Die [ RBB ] 5309-09D Small Flowers #3 [ RBB ] 5210-04D Small Flowers #1 [ RBB ]

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Sour… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Icy… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Sour… [ ELH ] Bazzill COTTON CANDY Card Shoppe… [ SSS ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Easter… [ ELH ] Solar White Heavyweight 110 lb – 25… [ ELH ] Color Fuse Set #2 [ RBB ] Mini Applicators, 12 pk, PanPastel Sofft [ ELH ] Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops, Gloss White [ ELH ] Sizzix Making Tool – Paper Sculpting Kit [ SZZ ] Amazon.com: McGill Paper Blossoms… [ AMZUS ] Mini Glossy Accents, Ranger Accents [ ELH ] Scotch Foam Mounting Tape [ ELH ] Fiskars 01-005452 Recycled Bypass… [ AMZUS ] ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider [ ELH ] Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ] Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… [ RBB ] Fiskars Paper Crimper, Straight [ ELH ]

Window Frame Die and Flower Vases

Mar 15, 2020 | Flowers, Rubbernecker, Window Cards | 4 comments

Creating a window frame die card is lots of fun.  All the different window frame shapes creates an interesting background that works with die cut images as well as stamped images.  It was fun to pick and choose the vase shapes that would work best in each window.  What would you put in each window?  You probably have tons of fun stuff in your craft stash to play with. 

For this project I used the Rubbernecker newly released Vases and Shelves, Leaves and Greenery, Garden Stems and Small Flowers #3 paired with Small Ivy, Tiny Flower Buds, Tulip Tops,  Small Flowers #1, 7 Window w/Pierce Stitch and Kittie Says Phrases #1. 

The Window Frame Die and Stamped Sentiment

• Use white cardstock to cut the window frame.
• Cut a slim strip of white cardstock to stamp the sentiment on.
• Use black ink to stamp the sentiment on the white strips. 
• Apply mounting tape to the back of the window frame sections.
• Attach the sentiment strip to the mounting tape on the back of the window opening.  Note:  I knew it would be hard to get the sentiment stamped perfectly in place on the card base ti line up with the frame.  So I cheated and stamped it on the white strip and attached it to the mounting tape on the back of the frame.
• Attach the window frame to the A2 sized white card base.

The Flower Vases

• Use pink, yellow and purple cardstock to cut out all the vases and flowers.  Note:  I like to work with three coordinating colors on projects like this.  Adding too many colors on a project can be distracting and take away from the beauty of the design.
• Cut the foliage using green cardstock.
• Use glossy accents to attach the foliage sections to the back of each frame.  It is fun to pick and choose the different foliage pieces to work with the different shaped vases.
• Form the flowers using a small tipped stylus and molding pad. Assemble the layered flowers and attach together using glossy accents.
• Attach all the flowers to the foliage using glossy accents.
• Use mounting tape to attach all the vases to the card base.  Note:  I played with the vases and laid them out on the window frame to get the best design before attaching. 

Rubbernecker has four different frames that supply creative dimensional backgrounds for cards.  I thought I would link some of my projects to show you fun ideas of how you can use different themes to create interesting cards with them.  Die Cut Frame, Window Card with Flowers, Christmas Shadow Box and Framed Die Cut Flower Bouquets. Each frame opening presents an opportunity to fill it with an interest scene or image.  You can find more inspiration on this Pinterest link.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my window frame die cut and all the different vases of flowers. I’m sure you could come up with lots of ideas to create your own card.  I especially love the small window frame opening that allows for a short sentiment.  By the way….have you had the chance to check out my new all occasion “Kittie Says” Phrases #1 set?  I don’t use phrases on my card much but when I do I like them to be short and sweet.  I worked with Rubbernecker to create a set that works for all occasion. Thanks for coming by and I hope you have a relaxing Sunday.  Be careful out there! 

Here are the dies and stamp set that I used for my project.

5148-04D 7 window w/ pierce-stitch [ RBB ] 5309-05D Vases and Shelves Die [ RBB ] 5309-04D Leaves and Greenery Die [ RBB ] 5309-08D Garden Stems Die [ RBB ] 5309-09D Small Flowers #3 [ RBB ] 5162-03D Small Ivy [ RBB ] Tiny Flower Buds Die Cut 5147-10D [ RBB ] 5210-04D Small Flowers #1 [ RBB ] Tulip Tops Die Cut 5147-18D [ RBB ] 3308 Kittie Says Phrases #1 [ RBB ]

Here are the tools and supplies that I used.

Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Sour… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Sour… [ ELH ] Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Easter… [ ELH ] Bazzill COTTON CANDY Card Shoppe… [ SSS ] Solar White Heavyweight 110 lb – 25… [ ELH ] VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne [ ELH ] Susan’s Garden Tool Kit, Elizabeth… [ ELH ] McGill Paper Blossoms Molding Mat-8.3… [ AMZUS ] Mini Glossy Accents, Ranger Accents [ ELH ] Scotch Foam Mounting Tape [ ELH ] Fiskars 01-005452 Recycled Bypass… [ AMZUS ] ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider [ ELH ] Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ] Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… [ RBB ]

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my window frame die cut and all the different vases of flowers