Monday, January 16, 2017

Winter Window Card

Hello friends! I hope your weekend was a good one. Leo and I went for two pretty long walks, which was fun. He enjoys sitting in his stroller and notice all kinds of interesting things along the way - and stopping at a playground or two. 



This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, we have a Chill Out challenge. It could be anything from winter, to something about relaxing and chilling out. 


Layers of ink - Winter Window Card by Anna-Karin with the Frosty Day stamp by Penny Black
I made a wintery card this week, using a lovely stamp by Penny Black as my focal point. I ordered this stamp a couple of months ago, but hadn't inked it up yet. This card has a lot of layers, most of which I found on my desk while tidying up - and that made tidying up much more fun too.

Layers of ink - Winter Window Card by Anna-Karin with the Frosty Day stamp by Penny Black
The Frosty Day was stamped on Neenah cardstock with Hero Arts Vintage Metallic Ombre ink. To get the look of windows, I embossed it with clear powder. After embossing, I inked the edges and also applied ink to the bars, by using Ranger's Craft Nib.

Layers of ink - Winter Window Card by Anna-Karin with the Frosty Day stamp by Penny Black
You might see the effect of the embossing powder a little better on this photo.

Layers of ink - Winter Window Card by Anna-Karin with the Frosty Day stamp by Penny Black
Here you can see the layers better: a piece of Sizzix white Paper Leather embossed with dots, a star embossed paper (from yesterday's layout), burlap, text patterned paper and the window. All the edges were distressed and I also took out my sewing machine.

Layers of ink - Winter Window Card by Anna-Karin with the Frosty Day stamp by Penny Black
The sentiment was stamped on a Tattered Curvy Banner, and I also added three little Prima flowers. Aren't they cute? The sentiment was stamped with the darkest shade on the Ombre ink pad.

Layers of ink - Winter Window Card by Anna-Karin with the Frosty Day stamp by Penny Black
The hearts come from the Simon Says Stamp Clipping Heart die.

I really hope you will join us in our Chill Out challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

If you want to, follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram, they post great stuff daily. 


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Thank you so much for visiting today! Have a lovely week!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin 

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19 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Anna-Karin, I love the layers and textures and the Frosty Day image is fabulous! the whole design of this is stunning! LOVE it :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Simple, in a way, but the layers add a lot of interest. I really like this.

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  3. So pretty. I love the look and those little hearts just finish it off ever so nicely

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  4. This is amazing, Anna-Karin. I love how you created the wintery scene outside the window. You're so creative!!!

    Cathie ♥

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  5. I love how this looks and I also love the concept behind it! What a great little scene to peek in on. It is full of frosty beauty and coziness at the same time.

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  6. Oh I love your window card, it is beautiful with all your layering! xx

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  7. Love the sentiment and the layers!! :)

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  8. Oh, that is just lovely - great use of the stamp and gorgeous textured layers.
    Alison x

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  9. this is very relaxing in all the neutrals you used, Anna-Karin. Love all the textural layers, I want to reach out and touch! hugs, Maura

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  10. What an elegant project! Lovely vanila color on the embossed backgrounds and absolutely love te distressed window! Hugs, Marzena

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  11. Stunning card...I love it...such a vintage look!

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  12. This is such a gorgeous card, Anna-Karin. I love the beautiful vintage effect and how you used different material and texture on the layers. Great design :)

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  13. beautiful card Anna-Karin...love the looking through the window at that gorgeous wintry scene...have a great weekend...hugs kath xxx

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  14. Beautiful card! love all the different texture you have with the stitching and the burlap.

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  15. The stamp you've used is FABULOUS! I adore the neutral colors, great work as always! barbara

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  16. Fabulous card, Anna-Karin! It looks very chilly outside! Love the color scheme, it's so pretty! Hugs, Sandra

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  17. Such a beautiful card, Anna-Karin...the scene you've created as you look through the window is perfect and I adore the colours you've used! :)

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