Hi everyone, today I have a Christmas card made with the Oak House Studio Block Frame (the empty version of the Christmas Frame) which I cut out and used as a window looking out onto a nighttime winter scene. The empty block frame is so versatile, cut out the panels to create a window as I have done, fill the boxes with designs, or cut out the panels and outer frame for reconstructing when stamped.
I used the bolck frame, Christmas blessings sentiment and the tree beech and tree oak stamps for my card, and here is how it was put together. Start by stamping and embossing the frame with detailed embossing powder onto a fairly large piece of card. Cut your piece of card to fit your card blank before you cut out the panels in the frame to make your window, use a sharp craft knife to get a clean cut.
Create your inky scene onto a separate piece card. Place a circle of paper where you want the moon and colour your background with inks, I used distress ink and a blending brush, Oak House Studio pigment inks work wonderfully too. The trees were added to the scene using slate grey pigment ink. I added the frame to the scene panel and placed this over a co-ordinating piece of card using 3D sticky fixers.
This card is easier than it looks, you can draw or ink the background scene, or use stamps and die cuts the choice is yours. We would love to see what you come up with, don't forget the Oak House Studio challenge for frames and borders is open until the end of the month so there is still time to get your entries in. Pop over to the Inkspired by Oak House Facebook page and put your cards in the borders and frames challenge folder.
As this block frame stamp has been so popular, and we have had so many wonderful cards from you lovely ladies, we are challenging you to show us what you make with this stamp, there is an album called 101 cards using the block stamp in the photo album section. Make a card and post a picture in the album simple, you could also enter it in the frames and borders chalenge too.
Hi Sylv, this is a lovely card. A very calm scene and it works so well with the window frame. Off to have a look around because it's been a while since I visited. Hugz
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Sylv, I hope you are keeping well.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
Hi Sylv, Family comes first and we all realise that so no need to apologize for anything.
ReplyDeleteI hope things get a little easier for you in the future
And of course your card is so beautiful as always.
Janet xxx
Oh Wow Sylvia this is stunning, I love the trees and the way you have created your background. Love th colours you have used. Hugs Jennifer xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. So clean, beautifully done and classy.
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Hi Sylv this is gorgeous the stamping is amazing. Take care of yourself. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteFab card. I love what. You've done with the frame - the 'view' is amazing x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sylv. A stunning creation.
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Good morning Sylv, So sorry to hear you have given up your DT position. Your family must come first, I hope the problems work themselves out.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card. Love the scene so tranquillity and beautiful. Great stamps and a lovely colour choice.
Teighan