window into the home

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Inspired by Kittie Caracciolo and her amazing work with Memory Box and poppystamps dies - I opened my packages of the grand window and shutter, and was amazed at the detail in the die-cut images.

I had to google 'shutters' to see how they are attached to a house, as I don't have any and couldn't find the binoculars to look at my neighbor's house across the street, cuz they have them   !

I cut 3/4-inch strips of Bazzill Card Shop Taffy and layered them - exposing 1/2-inch on each, last strip at the top was 1/2-inch in height.  Window interior paper is Bazzill Wayfarer 6x6.  Finished card size is 4.5 x 6 inches; sentiment is Papertrey Ink.  

After I created this card I was visiting a friend, and I noted she has (non-functioning/decoration only) shutters but they are not attached to the window frame moulding, but to the house itself.  So I guess either way is okay! 

Comments

[Bevie Pearl]

Cindy, you crack me up laughing....looking for your binoculars. OMG. I can't stop laughing.
Those dies are just amazing.....your card is just beautiful.

[Barbara T]

Love this. I have most of these dies and should attempt this myself. I just realized you carry them. I have to order the shutters

[Elaine Allen]

Cindy -

I love this! It is so sweet and really love the color choices. That window valance is just perfect! I had a mental picture of you looking through binoculars at your neighbor's home and started laughing.

Elaine

[nise]

Your window is beautiful! I have the window die and have contemplated those shutters. Looks like I'd probably need that punch to make the darling lace valance, too. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[karen q]

Ok, so the shutters go on the wish list. The card is so pretty and I love your idea of using the border punch for window dressing.
We have shutters on our house and I had to go outside to look, they are not attached to the windows. One more day of work and it is play time!

[KathyN]

I LOVE your card Cindy! This window is so much fun. I do have the flower boxes in both sizes as you know, but I never did buy the shutters. Funny how you never know what goes where until you have to deal with it! Where do the shutters go?! Never thought about it!