I grew up spending my summers at Pawley's Island, SC. People called it plain and now it's considered "shabby chic" and a definite must be vacation spot....haha Our house was on stilts, but a little farther inland the houses looked like the scene on my card with mostly sand in the front yard. Ahhh...the sweet memories. Someplace I would like to be this very minute.
Anyhooooo, this is totally KittieKraft motif. I just love her work and the inspiration she brings with her cards. It's amazing what a few die cuts can create. I sometimes draw/design my own svgs similar to the dies if I don't have a die...dies can get very costly.
I made my own svg awning and used pop ups for added dimension. I used Poppy Stamps fence and window dies. I made my own extra long flower box svg (also using pop-ups for dimension). I used an old McGill fern stem punch for my flower stems and I used the stars out of an old American Girl star borders punch for my flowers. I used some old designer scissors from Michaels for the curtain edges and used a tree bark embossing folder to give the curtains the look of draping. Many pop-ups where added to the windows, curtains and fence for extra dimension. I need to go buy some more pop-ups...haha
I wish I was there too! Really cute card. Love the striped awning, flower box and picket fence. So summer time sweet.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors, so summer!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Cely! One of these days I have to pick your brain about how you make svgs. I'd love to know. I agree! KitteKraft makes some awesome cards.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Cely! I love the striped awning. I'd love to be in your card! I can already feel the breeze!
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Beautiful card.
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Oh WOW this card is absolutely beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh my stars this is just an awesome card. I love it.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Cely! Love the awning and the fence. Terrific polka dot 'wallpaper' inside the window. I love everything about this one!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, Cely ;- ) I'm ready to move in. Though the idea of a beach nearby is an extra bonus! So many great details and great colors. Who wouldn't love this cozy home. See how much I can tell by your card;- ) Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteCely, this is an amazing card - it's not just a scene but looks like you could step right into that house and sit a spell on a rocking chair on the wide porch to watch the waves roll in. AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous Cely! You could frame this for a lovely piece of artwork. If I ever get around to having a machine that does SVGs, I'll be CASE'ing a lot of your cards!
ReplyDeleteHi Cely what a beautiful card such fab colours well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeletealmost looks like my house! I used to have an awning like that (pretty old time house!) I love Kittie's inspiration as well!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this card for so many reasons. It was so clever to emboss with tree grain for the draping. I am going to look through my folder collection to see what I can come up with.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the clever ideas.
I love love love this card. Just bought a window die and love what you did to create the draping effect of the curtains. Will look through my embossing folder collection to see what I can use.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration.
My prayers and thoughts are with you on your family and friend issues.
This is a work of art. You have done a beautiful job creating such a wonderful summer cottage. So creative!
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