Sorry this has taken so long to get posted today. I woke up this morning with the most painful ear, and it was the ear I can hear with. To me that is a huge deal, so I went to the doctor. I figured it was an infection, and I was right, but I haven't had one that needed meds since I was a kid! Well, I should be good to go in about 3 days pain-wise, so I guess that means more stamping time...hehehe.
I totally did not know that Gina was going to post a tutorial on piecing, and so I did one. Now that it is all done, it seems a waste to delete everything, so here it is. I also did include masking with it, so it's all good!
So, first off, you need to stamp your image on the CS that will be on your card. I also stamped it on 3 different pieces of DP, since that is h many images I wanted to piece.
Now, I have made a mask for my first dress and stamped over top, to make it look like the other 2 dresses are on the background. I use the Eclipse Tape Roll from All That Scraps for my masking. It is perfect, since it has a stronger tack that post-it notes, but it comes off just the same. You can re-use it over and over, so I never throw the mask away until it stops sticking. When I am cutting my mask, I always cut JUST INSIDE the lines, so that there is no blank areas when you stamp over the paper.
Remove your mask, and cut out the dresses on the DP. Glue them onto the stamped image that you want to cover. It is literally that easy, but it gives and awesome look to the card! Here is what the images looked like before I covered them, click on it for a larger view.
Now on to the final result. As soon as I saw the set, I thought of a store front, and so I wanted to recreate that on the card. I think it worked out pretty good!
I stamped the sentiment from the set Retro Boutique across the bottom in black. I then matted the image panel on to the black CS and added 2 strips of CS to be the window panes. I took another piece of CS and scalloped the bottom with my corner rounder punch - I can hardly wait for my new scallop punch from Stampin' Up! to get here!!! I added the sentiment with ruby brads, and then glued it to the back. I folded it down, and added some dimensionals to the underside to keep it popped out like an awning.
I used pretty in pink CS for the base that had ink added to the edges with a stipple brush. I wanted to go for a Basic Grey distressed feel, to go with the DP I used. Then everything was matted on the 5 X 5 black card base.
I think it totally looks like you are looking into a store window! Hope this helps you out, have fun and happy stamping!!
Absolutely darling card...........wonder if it is a half-off price sale?? hehehe. Thanks for the great tutorial for both techniques.
Posted by: joyk | July 15, 2008 at 07:27 AM
So very sorry you have an ear infection. They sure do hurt!!! Your tutorial on masking sure helps explain a lot to me. TY so much for doing it even though you do not feel well. Ya did a great job Julie. Loved your card. Know that my stamp club will too. Especially the one gal who adores going shopping for any kind of clothes, shoes or whatever!!!!!!!!! evette
Posted by: evette | July 09, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Very pretty...thanks for another great idea!
Charmaine
Posted by: Chamaine | July 09, 2008 at 08:29 AM
That is just too cute, love the patterns in the pieced dresses, and the sentiment to go with them!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 09, 2008 at 08:29 AM
SO DARN CUTE! Great choices on the DP.
Posted by: Jeneen | July 09, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Hi Julie,
I love this card and the awning idea...brilliant.
TFS
Janette (UK)
Posted by: Janette | July 09, 2008 at 06:22 AM
That card is adorable. I love it! I am a sucker for dress stamps. **sigh**
I had never heard of that sticker tape. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Amy | July 08, 2008 at 10:35 PM
What a fabulous card! Awesome tutorial and love the DP you chose!
Elizabeth Bead Diva
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 08, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Oh my! This is absolutely ADORABLE!
Posted by: Joy Kennedy (JoyOfStamping) | July 08, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Cute! Hope your ear is better!
Posted by: Tanja F | July 08, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Julie...I am so sorry that you are sick. I hope your ear gets to feeling better. I know how you feel.
Great tutorial! I love that stamp.
Posted by: jules p | July 08, 2008 at 08:06 PM
wow, what a great technique....thanks for all you do luv your blog....
Posted by: Sue | July 08, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Love it Julie; looks fabulous!!
Posted by: Michele | July 08, 2008 at 07:08 PM
This is so pretty, Julie!! I love your paper piecing too!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 08, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Lovely Julie! Great tutorial!!!TFS!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | July 08, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Love your card and tutorial. It really doesn't matter that somebody else did one because usually everyone has just a little different take or different way of instructing. Hope your ear is better soon!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 08, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Awesome job! This is gorgeous. I love the window shoppe look.
Posted by: Linda | July 08, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I love how this turned out! What a cute stampset - and what great paper!
Posted by: Sherri | July 08, 2008 at 05:45 PM
What a great card!! I LOVE the "store window" Too cute!
Posted by: Amanda Currier | July 08, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Julie
That is so cute! I love it!
Posted by: Rachel | July 08, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Great card and tutorial!
Posted by: Alexis R | July 08, 2008 at 05:27 PM
How clever! I love the window shopping Card. You are so amazing.
Great tutorial.
Posted by: Brooke S | July 08, 2008 at 05:13 PM
cute! I don't know where you find the time to post so often and a tutorial to boot!
Posted by: Holly | July 08, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Julie, Love the three dress, a great take on a great stamp set. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Jody M | July 08, 2008 at 05:04 PM
WOW! That is gorgeous! I love the three dresses in the window. I want to shop there! Great tutorial, Julie!
:)
Posted by: Gina K. | July 08, 2008 at 04:33 PM