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I went to make a card for a young teen recently and was at a loss as to what to do, until I came across this magic window technique on The Butterfly Challenge, and this fabulous graphic style of silver embossed paper
I had to adapt the measurements from imperial to metric, and our slightly larger card size, but I was very pleased with how it turned out!
As recommended, I used a lighter weight card for the main construction, and then layered a light weight blue cardstock over the outer panels, and then the paper, being careful to line it up in the centre.
As you open the card the mechanism reveals a window that gradually opens to show the sentiment
I stamped and silver embossed the sentiment (a very old Hero Arts stamp) onto a snippet of the blue cardstock I used on the outside
To form the focal point and 'closure' I took a die cut of a globe (from a borrowed, unidentified die) and mounted it over some more of the blue card, and then 'winked' it heavily, which really shows up marvellously under the electric light.
I was really pleased with the outcome of this card, and have made some more using this technique, so you may well be seeing more of them here in the future.
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14 comments:
Wow, what an amazing card for a teen, Maxine. I haven't seen the magic window technique before, it looks great and I like how you combined the globe with the sparkly paper.
Wow , that's a wonderful card Maxine . Just so special and beautiful created! Thank you for joining Moo Mania & More !
Happy weekend ahead!
Blessings!
Susi xxx
Very very clever make card Maxine I love it, and the reveal magic window is really really great! The die I’d a CCD I’ve seen it on eBay here.
Thanks for being a blessing, and may God bless you too.
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What a fabulous card for a teenager. The design is unique and very eye catching. I love how it opens up to reveal the sentiment. The bling looks fabulous too. A very special card Maxine x.
Wow! Maxine, this is sensational and just great for a teen. Love all the sparkle and shine too.
Lynn
Maxine, this card is awesome - you knew I'd love it, right? I always admire you work and add to that a globe and I'm a huge fan!
A great card for a teen Maxine. I have seen these before and thought it looks rather tricky to make. CarolG
This looks amazing Maxine
Looks like a not that easy to make card...And looks great! Hugs, Gerrina
What a fabulous card!! Love the die you used and the fun technique for the inside! I'm sure the teen loved it! Who doesn't like interactive cards?! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.
A super card Maxine, such a fabulous design.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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I don't think I've ever seen a "magic window" card before -- so clever and fun! So happy you linked up to the Anything Goes challenge on THTSB!
Hi Maxine, a fabulous card and fancy interactive one for a special teenager. Love seeing how others use the globe die, I have used it on a Christmas card with Joy to the world as the sentiment... have a wonderful weekend... Megan
Such a fabulous card Maxine.
Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Arty Divas this week. Looking forward to seeing you again next challenge.
Hugs, Zowie xx
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