Shuttered Window Box

This week is Impression-Obsession week over at Stamper’s Dream.  I’m tickled to be able to join the Dream Team for the first time and this week has seen a steady stream of fabulous cards from all.  I love this Shuttered Window Box, it’s going on my favorites list along with many of the other images that Gary Robertson has drawn for Impression-Obsession.   Because of the shading accents he adds in his drawing, coloring this is up very easy.  I colored it with my Tombow markers using two shades of brown and then multiple colors for the flowers.  

For my sentiment I used some rub-on letters to spell out dearly loved and framed them with the Chatterbox Easy Bradmaker Kit – holey moley that  kit is neat.  Just for frame of reference, that brad is roughly the size of a quarter.  For the vine growing out from behind the window I used a Quikutz swirl diecut from my stash and the tiny flowers are made with the Martha Stewart Three in one Hydrangea Punch.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Impression-Obsession
Paper:  K & Co., Bazzill, The Paper Company – Kraft

Ink:  Versafine – Black Onyx
Accessories:  Tombow Markers, Aquapainter, Quikutz, Chatterbox Easy Bradmaker,  Martha Stewart Three in one Hydrangea, 
Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Border Punch, pearls, brads, ribbon

 There’s much more Stampers Dream goodness to see today – Denise , Kimberly and Michelle
are stamping up more of the new releases.  Go have a look see!

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  • AngiJune 11, 2009 - 4:48 am

    Love this card, Becca! You never disappoint! :)ReplyCancel

  • RobbieJune 11, 2009 - 5:10 am

    What an outstanding job with the shutter shading, Becca!! This is gorgeous! I look forward to your e-mails every day to see just what that brain of yours can come up with! ÜReplyCancel

  • EdieJune 11, 2009 - 5:13 am

    Becca:
    You work is always so elegant. This is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • MarionJune 11, 2009 - 5:19 am

    You never cease to amaze me Becca! Your ideas are always so unique.
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • Sherry DJune 11, 2009 - 5:28 am

    Becca your cards are always such a work of art! Beautiful job with the shutters/flowers, and I’m lovin’ that Lattice Border punch. What a lovely card! ÜReplyCancel

  • DianeJune 11, 2009 - 5:33 am

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!!!!
    Beautiful card.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • SandraJune 11, 2009 - 5:42 am

    and I second that, WOW!!!!
    absolutely stunning!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • BaukjeJune 11, 2009 - 5:51 am

    Another awesome creation Becca, you totally amaze me how you keep coming up with these gorgeous designed cards.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJune 11, 2009 - 6:29 am

    Absolutely stunning. I wish that my view looked just like that. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)June 11, 2009 - 6:39 am

    Wow Wow Wowwwwwww! Your blog title is perfect because you ARE amazing!! Just look at that coloring!!ReplyCancel

  • chrisdJune 11, 2009 - 6:54 am

    This is lovely and has a beautiful old fashioned feel. A WINNER, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingJune 11, 2009 - 6:56 am

    Love this Becca!!! Great job–elegant and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly CrawfordJune 11, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Oh WOW, Becca!! This is AMAZING! LOVE all the little details!! The border punch was PERFECT with this image!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonJune 11, 2009 - 7:49 am

    WOW, Becca, another stark-raving beauty here! Impression Obsession has some gorgeous stamps, and you certainly did this one justice!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RJune 11, 2009 - 7:56 am

    OH MY GOSH…this is over-the-top gorgeous! Beautiful coloring with those Tombows, my friend! I love every tiny detail…and there are SO many! Great card!!!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GJune 11, 2009 - 8:07 am

    Becca

    WOW, was my first thought, simply Beautiful. So deatiled and colorful
    I love it, keep them coming, you are so blessed and such a blessing to me!

    Have a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • KathyJune 11, 2009 - 8:14 am

    Absolutely AMAZING!

    I LOVE this card! The colors are awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Regina NJune 11, 2009 - 8:47 am

    I saw all these wonderful card you made this week Beautiful. Do you ever sleep LOL. Thanks for the wonderful spirit you send out every day in your wonderful work.
    May God Bless You
    ReginaReplyCancel

  • JanineJune 11, 2009 - 9:01 am

    HOLY MOLY~~~ Becca this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • CathyJune 11, 2009 - 9:13 am

    Becca,

    WOW!!!! Great card…….love it the colors are so pretty, of course I love anything pink.

    CathyReplyCancel

  • VickiJune 11, 2009 - 9:21 am

    Such a beautiful card as yours always are! I loved the shutter and especially the heart brackets on the flower box. Have a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • ToshJune 11, 2009 - 9:23 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Becca!!! Love all the fabulous details of the distressed beauty!!ReplyCancel

  • sandyhJune 11, 2009 - 11:28 am

    i love this beautiful card!….but HOW BIG IS IT???? the shutters themselves are pretty big (3 1/4 x 4 1/4″)….that’s nearly an A2 card all by themselves!
    are all the cards you make larger than A2? that could be helpful info for those of us looking at certain stamps, etc.
    tfs, sandyh
    ReplyCancel

  • Beth MJune 11, 2009 - 11:46 am

    I love your Shuttered Window Box card. It has so many fun little surprises to look at. Actually I love every card you post. They are an inspiration for me.

    Beth MReplyCancel

  • lisa808June 11, 2009 - 1:18 pm

    Another stunning creation!ReplyCancel

  • lesley nightingaleJune 11, 2009 - 1:23 pm

    Hi Becca,

    Greetings from the UK. I have to say I look forward each day to viewing your blog. Your work just blows me away. I aspire to be even half as skilled and talented as you. You have a gift given by God himself.

    Keep up the good work.

    Lesley.ReplyCancel

  • adelineJune 11, 2009 - 2:37 pm

    Wow Wow Wow again! I’m never disappointed, and this card is so beautifull, i LOVE it!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJune 11, 2009 - 3:33 pm

    Good evening, Becca- this is so, so beautiful- such rich colours, too.ReplyCancel

  • ConnieJune 11, 2009 - 3:57 pm

    Oh my!! This is just so amazing!! Love all those flowers, and the ribbon/sentiment treatment!!ReplyCancel

  • Kim BurmeisterJune 11, 2009 - 7:22 pm

    Holy Moly! I’m speechless!ReplyCancel

  • jami {sgtStamper}June 11, 2009 - 8:04 pm

    I am in love with every little detail of this card…the image, the colors, the punches…. Beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowJune 12, 2009 - 5:36 am

    Absolutely fabulous card – Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kathy (Wattle)June 12, 2009 - 6:05 am

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! Becca this is simply GORGEOUS!!!!! Love all the touches and the colouring is exquisite!!!! Obviously I now need to check out the chatterbox bradmaker kit!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)June 12, 2009 - 2:07 pm

    Becca,

    This is truly a work of art. So pretty, I adore it!

    Hugs,

    Lisa A.ReplyCancel

  • AnnetteJune 13, 2009 - 3:29 am

    You have made so wonderful cards again. I am absolutely inspired.
    AnnetteReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJune 13, 2009 - 5:34 am

    I love this stamp when I first saw it, of coarse after seeing what you did with it here it is on my list of “most haves” :)ReplyCancel

  • Cindy LJune 13, 2009 - 6:58 am

    All I can say is WOW
    your art work is always stunning but this is wonderfulReplyCancel

  • Mary KyburzJune 13, 2009 - 1:05 pm

    Beautiful card, as usual!! The rub on letters reminded me of a project that I did for my Mom many years ago, before the computer age. I bought her a new address book, and used rub-on letters to put every name and address she had in it for her. I thought it looked better than the typewriter!! I guess I had more time on my hands than I do now with 3 boys!!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferJune 14, 2009 - 6:25 pm

    WOW!! Love what you’ve done with this image, Becca! Your card is so rich with detail! I’m just going to have to sit and stare awhile!ReplyCancel

  • SharonJune 17, 2009 - 5:33 am

    Lovely card Becca! That window is going to be on my wishlist, too!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJune 17, 2009 - 6:20 am

    Oh my such a lovely scene, love the colors, gives it an old world feel, and the vines with the flowers is such a great touch!ReplyCancel

  • Pat JJune 19, 2009 - 8:38 am

    I haven’t visited your blog in a while and am kicking myself for all that I’ve missed! This is a glorious card, as are all your others. This one, though, brought tears to my eyes because it seems like a wonderfully fitting sympathy card and would have been ideal in the recent death of my dearest friend and fellow stamper. I’m at the stage of life where sympathy cards are needed with more and more frequency. This is not mentioned to quell enthusiasm but to let you know how your artistry is appreciated and appropriate for all kinds of purposes. You are an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • KeishaOctober 5, 2009 - 1:00 am

    This is so beautiful. It brought back memories of my childhood. You are talented. I was just looking for paper crafting stuff I can add to my collection and I saw this blog and I couldn’t leave anymore. Woderful work! One of the best I’ve seen.ReplyCancel

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