Hi everyone, it's time for the Group of Cardmakers technique. This month we have layered scene as our design theme.
I need to get a start on my Christmas cards so sorry if you aren't ready for a Christmas reminder yet but I need close to 100 by the end of the year 🤣
Layered scenes can be done in a couple of ways, the idea is to add depth to your scene by adding foam tape or using folds in your card. It's amazing how much dimension you get with both.
I created a tunnel card using die cut apertures similar to the one on Caroline Paton of KISS (keep it sweet and simple) blog and some foam tape behind each layer.
I used a Hexagon die and cut the layers out of white cardstock, the reason I used white was I wanted the edges to be white from the sides. I coloured the apertures with alcohol pens and used a scrap of black card with a cling wrap print on it as my sky. The die cut snow scene was cut from an old Stamping up Die set (now retired). I added some tiny sequins to the sky as stars. I really enjoyed making the card as it was fun creating the layers. I think I'll be giving this one out in person as it's little bulky to mail.
I hope you check out the technique and perhaps try one of them.
Card Recipe
Stamps: Unity Christmas Sentiments
Paper: 110lb White, Black
Ink: Versafine Claire
Accessories: Alcohol pens, Hexagon Layering Die, Stamping Up Christmas die (retired), Sequins
Techniques: Die Cutting, Clingwrap background
13 comments:
This is such a sweet Christmas card, Christine!! I love the hexagon framing with the beautiful shades of blue. Your scene is lovely especially with the night sky and falling snow. Great work, my friend! xx
Oh wow!!! The tunnel card is one of my favorite layering techniques, and I think one of the most difficult to pull off. But you've taken it to the next level with these colorful borders! I can't take my eyes off this card. Fabulous, brilliant!
xx
I love the colourful edges to to the hexagon layers Christine, and some great contrast with the black sky with the pretty added sequins for stars, and the layers of the white scene with the houses, trees and sleigh in the foreground looks fabulous...a beautiful card. x
Oh my goodness, what a darling scene you've created! I love those sweet teeny houses. Delightful card, Christine!
Love the layering of all the dies - such a great sense of dimension. Wonderful use of all those small scenery dies and of the shades of blue.
Fabulous tunnel card, love all the layers, hexagon apertures and little die-cut scene.
Carol x
Seriously, I was just gushing over at Lolly's. I don't know how you ladies will be able to part with these 3D delights! They are room decorations, especially this Christmas scene. And I love how different they all are! Off to have tea with Susan and see what she made, if I can stop playing with the puppy! Hugs, Darnell
That technique is so effective. I do love the look of perspective that it gives. Brilliant, thanks for the inspiration xx
Hey, Christine, share as many Christmas cards as you like. I, for one, need the inspiration to get started on mine. Love this tunnel effect for a scene! What fun it would be to make one for all seasons and give it a special spot in the home!
This scene is so pretty with all the layers and depth, Christine! The black plastic wrap print made a perfect night sky!
I love the dimension you get with this card. Beautiful combination of colors and the sequins for stars is perfect for the twinkling. Great card and scene.
Fantastic layered scene Christmas card. The cling wrap print worked perfectly for the sky. Love the dimension. Definitely not a mailable one.
What lovely layers with your graduated dies Christine - so pretty in the blues with the black night starry sky and wonderful white die cut scene!
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