Hello, hello! Have you had fun shopping at Clear Dollar Stamps for all of the goodies you've seen over the past couple of days through the October Product Parade? If you missed it, scroll down to the next group of postings; if not. . .welcome to the Tuesday Tutorial! It's Cassie here, and I want to show you how to put some drapes on your windows. No, not the ones in your house, but the ones that go beautifully on the new set just released: Windowbox Wishes.
Here is what I'm showing you:
What you'll need:
Stamps: Windowbox Wishes
Ink: CDS Hot Cocoa, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: CDS Cottonball White, CC Early Bird
Copics: E43, E44, YG01, YG03, YR21, YR23, YG95, R02, R05
Accessories: CDS Oval Die, CDS Tags & Tabs Die, sponge, CDS Tropical Mist ribbon, dimensionals, netting, Scor-tape
Let's get started!
I started off by stamping the window twice on some Cottonball White cardstock with my Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
Using the window stamp again, I stamped the curtains on some dp, and then cut them out.
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After coloring one of the windows with my E43 & E44 Copic, I cut it out and then cut out the insides with an exacto knife. CDS has a Windowbox Wishes SVG file to go with the set if you're interested in those as well.
Attach the curtains to the window.
Now for some drapes! I found some netting from a package of something (that I can't remember). I love to look for unconventional things to craft with.
Attach a piece of Scor-tape to the back of your window.
Start attaching your netting by scrunching it as you lay it down on the adhesive. This way you'll give your curtains a ruffled look.
This is what it will look like once the netting is attached.
Cut out your second window being sure to leave extra space at the bottom so that you can attach your sill to it. Now put Scor-tape on your second window like it's shown above.
This is what the window will look like overlapped.
Stamp your window sill image on Cottonball White cardstock.
Color using your copics or whatever medium you prefer.
Cut out the pieces you'll need to assembe your card. I used the CDS Oval Die and the CDS Tabs & Tags Die for some of my pieces.
Stamp your sentiment and sponge the edges.
Assemble you card.
Cut out your window sill and put dimensionals on the back.
Tada, a finished little window scene. You can use other variations of the netting as well. Try fabric for your drapes or even tissue paper. Have fun using your imagination coming up with all kinds of window treatments!
Here is a picture of another window scene I made:
So what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this tutorial. Now go forth and be creative.
FAB TUT!!!!!!
Have to dig that netting out!!
HUGS
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Lorianna | October 13, 2011 at 06:46 PM
These are just so eye catching cute. Makes me just smile looking at them. Love the summer window with the flower box and the winter box with the snowman and little birdie. Way cool cards. The curtains are fab-O! Love them both! TFS :0)
Posted by: Cathy | October 13, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Fabulous tutorial and coloring too! First time to your blog, and finding a lot of new inspiration!
Hugs,
Sharon F.
Posted by: Sharon Field / Created By You | October 13, 2011 at 06:04 AM
Love these cards!!! They are so cute. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown
Posted by: Edwina Brown | October 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Very cute. I love this stamp set; it's definitely going on my wish list. THAnks for sharing.
Posted by: Jo4Him | October 12, 2011 at 09:41 PM
OH How adorable!!! love you tutorial! Hugs,Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Brawley | October 12, 2011 at 03:47 PM
I love it, Cassie! What a great idea - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patti J. | October 12, 2011 at 01:10 PM
Oh these two cards are so cute! Love the window box stamp and the versatility but the netting curtains you added just made these two fabulous cards!
Posted by: Shawna | October 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Very cute..
Posted by: Shirley Birnbaum | October 12, 2011 at 11:08 AM
FABULOUS idea! I have a weakness for 'window' scenes and the curtains are wonderful. This would be perfect for a housewarming card as well. TFS!
Posted by: KellyRae | October 12, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Beautiful Cass!
Posted by: Lisa Lara | October 12, 2011 at 02:26 AM
Well, that is so cute! Amazing what a little netting can do! Cute!
Posted by: Lori McCroskey | October 11, 2011 at 06:49 PM
Super cute!! TFS :)
Posted by: Tami Mayberry | October 11, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Cassie this is so great. I have tons of that netting and never would have thought to use it for curtains/drapes. You're a genius!
Posted by: Candy Fosta | October 11, 2011 at 03:02 PM