Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Window Shopping

Hello how are you today? Brrr… it got very cold in Michigan… just when i was thinking “hmmm.. iam having enough of Christmas cards… i am ready for some Spring colors” quite funny that we card maker are so “off season” all the time :-)
For my card to day i used my last piece of a unknown snowflake paper that i really loved due to the soft vintage feel of it. I have tried to add my embellishments, so they will not cover too much off. Since there are not many layers on my card, i have spritzed the papers with Shimmerz Babies Breath, sewed the paper and pulled the Designer paper back and squeezed Stickles between the papers.
This cute image of In2Stamps lead to the idea to add behind the chipboard frame (K&Company) a acetate sheet to really give it the look of the kids staring though a window.
Window_Shopping 
Stamps: In2Stamps “Toy Store” can be purchased in Europe or over at 7kids College fund in the USA.
Embellishments: Stickles, Shimmerz, Prima Butterscotch Roses (all at 7kids), golden bow (Michaels)
Window_Shopping_1 Thank you for your visit today. Have lovely day.
Love Claudia

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi sweetie! This is so gorgeous!! I love the image inside the frame like that!! Such beautiful detials!! Hope you're doing well!! HUGS

doris said...

Was ist das denn für ein Rahmen??
Der ist der absolute Wahnsinn, von der ganzen Karte ganz zu schweigen!!!
Ich bin *BEGEISTERT*!!

xoxo Doris

Liza said...

A beautiful card Claudia, I love the idea of the window frame.

Liza x

Debby said...

beautiful card Claudia ,love all the details.

Moni said...

Stunning card, so fab scene, and love the colours! Hugs,Moni

Trudy said...

Gorgeous card, beautiful image.
Hugs Trudy

Danielle said...

This is so different from your usual style Claudia! And it's gorgeous! Love that frame and how you added the acetate - so creative! Beautiful work!
Hugs, Danielle

Leonie said...

Absolutely Fabulous!! :D :D
That windowframe is such a great idea and i really love the way it turned out on your card.

xoxo Leonie.

Nancy said...

Oh Claudia you are amazing! I love how you made the picture look like the toys are in a store front window so clever! Love the frame, flowers and all the other details! What a gorgeous card!
Hugs,
Nancy

Andrea said...

what a lovely card, beautifull stamp you used
hugs andrea

Jeanette said...

Gorgeous card Claudia! You have such fantastic ideas!
Hugs Jeanette :)

Alina said...

Stunning card, Claudia, you have created a fabulous scene using the acetate sheet!
hugs, Alina!

Claudia said...

Claudia, what a beautiful card! So fitting for this time of the year. As always, your coloring is stunning!
On a side note, I am such a huge fan of your work, but don't think I realized until now, that you live in Michigan. I do too! And you are right...

Brrrrr!!!

Claudia (DCRU)

Bribrie said...

ça change ! Et j'aime moins...

sandra said...

You are right!
That paper is amazing!
I love it!
I love this frame,made your card look amazing!
Fantastic work!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Marion said...

Stunning card Claudia. Beautiful frame for your image and I love the Paper.
Marion

Anonymous said...

A gorgeous card!
Love the window frame and all the lovely details.
Great job!
Hugs xx
Pat

Christina C. said...

Wow, Claudia, schon wieder eine ganz spitze Karte. Du hast immer so fantastische Ideen--das motiv ist soooo suess!Der Rahmen wirkt wunderbar damit. XXX Crissy

Kirsten Alicia said...

It's very lovely.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Claudia...lovely vintage image and what perfect accents!
Hugs
Carole x

Rosis Stöberseite said...

Ja das ist ja eine wunderbare Karte,
ganz toll coloriert (Klasse!) und alles stimmt.
Lg Rosi

marsha said...

Simply beautiful Claudia. I love all your creations!

Hugs,
Marsha

Kelly Schelske said...

Fabulous Claudia! Kind of a vintage fell and you do it so well!!

Candy said...

Claudia,
This is just AWESOME!!!!!! Love it...
Hugs, Candy

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Great card, so beautiful and very lovely too! Great job.
Hugs Jacqueline

jude said...

Wow Claudia ,such fab idea your card is amazing !Love your blog your such an inspiration.have agood day
hugs judex

Nilla said...

As always, a card full of beautiful details! Love it! Hugs Nilla

Karen said...

I love what you've done with the edges of the paper: Looks great.

Michele Spera said...

Hey Claudia
really neat my friend:-0 love the chipboard piece with the acetate, it does look like they are looking through a window!! Love the vintage feel:-)
Xmichele

Juls said...

stunning!! Love all the sparkle!! and the fab chipboard swirls!!

Christine said...

What a lovely card Claudia. I love the chipboard flourished frame. It's so wonderful that you can design in so many different styles, shabby, vintage, clean lines. You are an amazing artist!
xoxo, Christine

Nannieflash said...

Fabulous card Claudia I love the frame and the papers they really do a wonderful job. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx

Kim said...

Claudia that is beautiful! I love what you have done here! That frame is amazing and love how you used the acetate to create a real window look! STUNNING work girl!
Hugs~ Kim

Babsi said...

Oh what a beautiful card! I love your cards!

Hugs
Babsi

Anonymous said...

Ohhh Claudia,what a beautiful card,I love the stamp and colours.
So gorgeous papers and details.

Hugs Jannie

Anonymous said...

It was extremely interesting for me to read that post. Thank you for it. I like such themes and everything that is connected to them. I definitely want to read more on that blog soon.

Riet said...

Ohhh wowww Claudia,what a beautiful card,i love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers and details.

Hugs Riet.x

BA said...

so eine tolle karte claudia oder besser das ist ein traumhaftes bild
xoxo BA

Unknown said...

What a nice scene, and the frame is a realy hammer Claudia, fab card. LG Andy

Cami said...

Such a lovely card with a beautiful scene. Reminds me of Christmases long ago when we were mere childrend and Mom used to take us shopping and we'd peek into the store windows to see the Christmas displays. You have done a beautiful job with this card (as always!). Cami

Becca said...

This is one of the most beautiful cards that I have ever seen. The details, colouring design are amazing. Thanks for sharing. You are so talented.

Bela