I immediately knew that I wanted to create a little window card using acetate. Keeping it CAS, I only wanted part of my die cut image to show through.
Here you can see how my die cut stamped image is beneath the acetate on the front panel.
When you life up the card front, the remaining portion of the image is revealed. If you look at the upper portion of the photo, you can see how I attached a full sheet of acetate, trimmed down to cover the entire inside of the card. I adhered it using small strips of score tape.
I do not think there are any crafters out there, that enjoy making these types of cards. I created this card when I had learned some difficult news for my friend, Gina. She has been so tough throughout this process. With the recent metastisis, my heart aches for what may come of this. God's timing is perfect and beyond comprehension.
I created this card now, because I know that I will not be able to do it later, whenever that time may be. I chose to stamp a bright red flower since she and her husband graduated from Florida State University. Unfortunately, I do not have Garnet ink. My heart and prayers are with everyone who has been blessed by this couple and their family.
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Oh my goodness Deb this is absolutely gorgeous. It is bedtime and it is taking everything in my power not to CASE this right now--stunning. I am so sorry that you have to make this card. I am sending hugs to you and Gina.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful Deb!
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card and a heartfelt post, Deb! I love the acetate-covered image! AWESOME job you did! So sad about Gina and her family. Will keep them in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeletestunning card, Deb! And thoughts and prayers for Gina...
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. So sorry about your friend...sending prayers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, personal, heartfelt card. It will be treasured. Love you girl!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, and I am so sorry that you have to make a card like this. Hugs and healing thoughts from California to Florida to you, your friend, and all your families.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Deb!! Love your use of the acetate, the bold color and the aperture...simply lovely!! I read about Gina's story...she is a fighter...my heart is heavy, but my hope is great!! You are right about sympathy cards, though...do them when you don't really need them, when you do...it's too hard! Thanks for letting us know about Gina...I will pray!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful and heartfelt. Thank you for letting us know about Gina.
ReplyDeleteWow. That is beautiful. Simple and does what it needs to.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. It is always hard to make these types of cards especially when the recipient is close to you. Blessings to you and your friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your friend's setback in her treatment. I will keep her and her family in my thoughts. I hope it will be a long time before you will need to use this beautiful card. The image is so pretty and understated, and I love the surprise of seeing the full image on the inside.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I think you chose the perfect flower stamp to show through the window.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!! What an absolutely beautiful card!!!! Perfection!
ReplyDeleteDeb, this is such an awesome creation in every way. I adore it!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I also went over to Gina's website and read about her battle. I am praying for her and her family. She sounds like an amazing person.
ReplyDeleteI really don't know what to say Deb, this is such a beautiful card for such a sad occasion....... Let's hope you don't need to use it for quite a while yet.
ReplyDeleteJenny x