Window Frame Card with Drop Shadow Detail

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Create a charming slimline card featuring a rustic window frame with a delightful scene beyond. Using innovative window dies with shadow-drop pieces, you'll build realistic depth and perspective, showcasing a bicycle with flowers against a soft background. The coloured shadow elements create a three-dimensional effect that brings the window scene to life.

You will need

Christmas Window Die - Look & See - 060323DSEE IT Stamps By Me - in the Countryside 6 X 6 Painted Mounts - 141222BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut the slimline window die from white card using your die-cutting machine. Remove the die-cut window frame carefully from the card.

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2. 

   Observe the shadow pieces that drop out from the window frame die cut. These grey shadow pieces will be used to create depth and dimension in your card design.

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3. 

   Colour the shadow pieces using a grey water brush or ink pad. Apply the colour randomly and lightly to create a subtle shadow effect.

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4. 

   Glue the coloured shadow pieces back into the corresponding window openings in the frame to create a 3D layered effect.

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5. 

   Select a pre-printed mounted scene from your collection to place behind the window frame. Choose a design that complements your card theme and will show through the window opening.

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6. 

   Mount the completed window frame onto your card base, positioning it so the key elements of the scene (such as the bicycle and flowers) show through the window panes.

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7. Add embellishments such as sparkle or texture to enhance the finished card. Consider adding details to the window frame or surrounding areas to complete your design. ▶ watch 37:00

Tips from the show

• The shadow pieces don't need to be perfectly coloured—random shading creates a more realistic effect.
• You can use alcohol markers, pencils, or ink pads to colour the shadows, whatever you have in your stash.
• The embossed detail on the window frame adds texture and makes the design more realistic.

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