Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Lattice Dimensional

Julie created a tutorial for making a lattice dimensional card over on the Stars & Stamps blog for another birthday bash challenge today. I gave it a shot and ended up with 2 Christmas cards. I used some ruby red metallic papers to create the frame, sentiment panel and mat. I added some silver metallic punched snowflakes inside of the "window" along with some Geo Sparklers snowflake stickers. The white panel was embossed with a sizzix ef, and the sentiment was computer generated. Sorry about the glare, I couldn't seem to eliminate it.
This card was my first attempt at the challenge! LOL The lattice work was too close together and almost completely covered the image, so I snipped them off and just left the framework around the embossed image to stand alone. I thought this would make a nice Christmas card just the way it is, so I added some liquid applique to the embossed image for a little interest and contrast. I used a Spellbinders labels eighteen to create the frames for both cards and a CB ef for the image on this one.
It's still raining here in PA, so it was another afternoon of stamping fun :) Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all enjoy your Tuesday!

Carol
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20 comments:

  1. airbornewifeSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    beautiful cards Carol.. thanks for sharing ~ Pam

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  2. merrymstamperSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    these are beautiful Carol!! love the texture of each one. Great start on Christmas cards =)

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  3. LeAnneSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are beautiful! First, just the red/white combo is stunning, but that technique is awesome! I always forget to check out that section on SCS!

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  4. Sherry HickeySeptember 6, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Carol, these are both so pretty!! The first one is like looking through a lattice window at the snow falling! And I love the red & white combo. Great job!

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  5. Shannon WhiteSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oooh, what lovely Christmas cards! Love the top one with the lattice it's like looking out the window into lovely falling snow! 8-) and the second one is too cute! love the snow covered roof tops! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  6. paigeSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    These two cards are beautiful! Love the textures.

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  7. AnkeSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Wonderful cards Carol, great folders.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Carol, both of your cards are great. You did a great job on the lattace work and the snowflakes look so nice in the background on your first card. I love the second card. The liquid applique is just the right touch for this scene. Wonderful job on both. Talk to you soon.

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  9. AnnSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    beautiful cards Carol! I love the touch of liquid applique!

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  10. Mary Anne / MA54KSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Glub, glub, glub.... are ya keepin your head above water? Good grief! At least we can craft, huh? These are wonderful, Carol!

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  11. BenziSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Both are very pretty, Carol. Love the color combo. Wonderful snowflake lattice card and the other scene is beautiful.
    Our rain finally stopped and we got sunshine but about a 30 degree drop in temps. Yuck!

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  12. Nicki OlsenSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    These are both so pretty Carol!! I now see another embossing folder I need to get. I just love the crisscross design. Your embossing and designs are gorgeous!

    Still raining here too. I can't wait to see the sun.
    hugs,
    Chris

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  13. Denise MarzecSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful cards, girlie!

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  14. Chris Olsen, GlowbugSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I guess I should check my account now that my dd uses my computer and hops too. The last comment from Twinklebug was from me. Sorry for the confusion.
    hugs,
    Chris

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  15. Paula S.September 7, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful cards! I like how the embossing folder you;ve used echos the lattice design and the red and white look great together.

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  16. Sue from OregonSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    This is pure Christmas all the way...Lovely!

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  17. Joanne (jojot)September 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    both are fab, but I especially love the little town with the white on red

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  18. Janice MSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous cards!! LOVE that second one, the red and white really pops!

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  19. WendySeptember 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Beautiful cards! WOW, I love the embossing and lattice! :)

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  20. JD/ JillSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Both our really nice cards, Carol. I really like that embossing folder. Another one to go on my wish list!

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