Today the Gina K Designs team is having a second bog hop to thank Spellbinders for their generous gift of their amazing new Grand Calibur die cutting machine to each member of our team! What an exciting gift and we are absolutely enjoying this fabulous machine! We have made some special cards and projects to showcase the new Grand Calibur and why we are loving it so much -- thank you so very much Spellbinders! You can find my post & project from the first Spellbinders hop HERE.
You should have come to me from Melanie Muenchinger's blog, if not, or if you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, you can find a full list of participants at the bottom of this post or at Stamp TV.
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I love all of the different shapes of Spellbinders dies – makes it very easy to choose just the right shape you need for a project. For this window card, I chose the different, new shape of the Labels Twenty-One die to cut a window in the front of my card, revealing the pretty floral image I stamped inside:
I chose these pretty flowers from the new Gina K Designs Springtime Silhouettes Stamp TV Kit and colored the image directly on the stamp with Memento Markers, then stamped onto Gina K Designs 120lb. Heavy Base Weight Ivory cardstock. The centers of the flowers are accented with Clear Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pen -- hopefully you can see the pretty sparkle in this close-up:
See that lovely embossed edge around the window opening? Love that signature Spellbinders trademark! And it seems crisper and more defined, using the Grand Calibur! I love this wonderful sentiment (also from the new Stamp TV Springtime Silhouettes Kit)! The green satin ribbon was rouched and held in place with Copic’s Double-Sided High Tack tape. I distressed the edges of the patterned paper and machine stitching around the edges finishes it off . . . quick and easy!
Next on the hop is Suzanne Dean . . . happy hopping! Here's the full list of participants in today's hop:
~ Sharon Harnist <== You are here!
{Thanks window card supplies}
Stamps: Gina K Designs Springtime Silhouettes Stamp TV Kit,
Paper: GKD 120lb. Heavy Base Weight Ivory cardstock, MME-So Sophie Savvy
Ink: Memento Rich Coco ink pad & Memento Markers: Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves, Cantaloupe; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pen-Clear
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Twenty-One die #4 & Grand Calibur Die Cutting Machine, Tonic Tim Holtz Paper Distresser, sewing machine, green satin ribbon, Copic Double-Sided High Tack tape
love that notched out window that paper is perfect with that gorgeous image!
Posted by: Melanie Muenchinger | March 28, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Sharon!
Posted by: Janice Whiting | March 28, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Love it!! Great colours.
Posted by: Darla Haverstock | March 28, 2011 at 08:57 AM
What a beautiful card! Love the luxurious ribbon and the cut out is a wonderful frame for the focal point.
Posted by: Patzee | March 28, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Very pretty, Sharon!! LOVE the window!
Posted by: Tina Gilliland | March 28, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Very creative with the labels 21 center opening. The paper and your coloring of the flower make it look so grand!
Posted by: Kathy | March 28, 2011 at 09:25 AM
It's really a nice card and frame idea !
Posted by: Yone | March 28, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Adore your card window and the ribbon accent! So pretty!
Posted by: joy | March 28, 2011 at 09:41 AM
What a beautiful window card. This is so inspiring. A neat way to make use of the dies.
Posted by: Verna Angerhofer | March 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM
What a clever idea. The window is so neet!!
Posted by: Margaret | March 28, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Wonderful. I love the window and the ribbon.
Posted by: Regina aka Mrs. Ham | March 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Your card is so gorgeous! Love the ribbon and the pretty image centered in the opening.
Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | March 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Love it! I like the opening in the front that frames the image on the inside. Love it!
Posted by: Nancy Jensen | March 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I love the window technique and the color scheme. Very pretty.
Posted by: Dawn Moss | March 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM
What a beautiful window card, Sharon! Love that gorgeous paper.
Posted by: Theresa Momber | March 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful card. I really like the die cut window.
Posted by: Lucille Sanders | March 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Love the window cards. Great job. Beautiful! TFS
Posted by: Lisa Belleville | March 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Gorgeaous card!!!! Elegant too!!Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mélyane | March 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Gorgeous card!!!! Elegant too!!Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mélyane | March 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Window Card! I never 'thunk' to do that. Thanks for the Spellbinders creativity. I sure am looking forward to using--and getting more of these dies.
Posted by: Parker | March 28, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Beautiful card. The patterned paper
and stamped image go together so well.
Posted by: Gladys R. | March 28, 2011 at 01:29 PM
I think the ruffled ribbon is a great touch! And the keyhole cutout - such a cute idea! Love it!
Posted by: Caity Sue Treadwell | March 28, 2011 at 01:48 PM
The window reminds me of a keyhole through which you can see that gorgeous flower. Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Darlene | March 28, 2011 at 02:09 PM
I love how you have used the negative here! Your stitching and distressing looks fabulous!
Posted by: Toni Storie | March 28, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Linnea Grindle | March 28, 2011 at 02:43 PM
What a fantastic way to do the card. Love the ribbon running down the side, too.
Posted by: Golda | March 28, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Love this card. Very pretty stamp and I love the use of ribbon.
Posted by: Susan Bugalski | March 28, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Wow...what a cool window opening for your card. Coloring as always is awesome.
Posted by: Gayle C. | March 28, 2011 at 03:33 PM
Love that Label 21 die.... the paper is great.. it looks like fabric!!!! awesome.
Posted by: Kathy | March 28, 2011 at 03:49 PM
I like the window look.
Posted by: S Burns | March 28, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Who wouldn't love to receive such a lovely card!?!? I love the green ribbon, love the paper, love the stamp. A piece of artwork, I'd want to display it on an easel. Iris, Saved by Grace
Posted by: Iris Shubert | March 28, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Love the Flower Silhouette and the beautiful ribbon.
Posted by: Susan | March 28, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Absolute gorgious Sharon you are so talented. I took a class a while back of yours and learned so much. Thank you
Posted by: Barbara Bryant | March 28, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Such a nice way to color!! Great card
Posted by: Tamara Pendleton | March 28, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Gorgeous, Sharon! Love the color combo too. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Buddycrafts.blogspot.com | March 28, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Beautiful Sharon. Love the die cut you chose and the way to did your ribbon.
Posted by: Linda Cichowski | March 28, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Beautiful card! Love the front, awesome!!
Posted by: Giovana | March 28, 2011 at 05:59 PM
So springy & cheery Sharon and love that label die as a key-hole opening--beautifully done!
hugz,
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne J Dean | March 28, 2011 at 06:10 PM
great colours and I love the cut out using labels twenty one thanks for sharing
Posted by: kathy s | March 28, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Sharon, Terrific job on your window card, so well designed!! And I love the idea with the copic tape and the ribbon, so pretty!! Nice touch.
Donna P
Posted by: Donna Przybylowski | March 28, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Gorgeous paper choice with this flower stamp. Love the window card and especially the rouched ribbon edge. Very pretty.
Marcie
Posted by: Marcie Smith | March 28, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Love your card! What a neat idea to make a window card and such a great shape! I also love the way you used the ribbon.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawl66fcURaYbSjDVYreXDFA_H-CqD45ob58 | March 28, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Gorgeous window card! Love your image & the distressed, stitched BG!
Posted by: Lagene Sands | March 28, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Awesome job! Love the stitching and the cut out front. TFS
Posted by: Andrene | March 28, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Great shape for a window card.
Posted by: Sue D | March 28, 2011 at 08:41 PM
I love the way you used the ribbon and the window shape.
Posted by: Judy Hall | March 28, 2011 at 09:09 PM
Love your ribbon treatment!
Posted by: Kelly | March 28, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Love the ribbon. Great job on the card.
Posted by: Sharman DeLuca | March 28, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Great card. I love the ribbon along the edge. It just seems to top off the flower and the silhouette
Posted by: Karen | March 29, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Thank you for sharing your card. I wouldn't have thought of using the spellbinder to make a window for my card. Thanks for the idea. Aloha from Hawaii
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Posted by: Carol Coleman | March 29, 2011 at 04:25 AM