Saturday, December 10, 2011

 Hi friends!  Just Us Girls has a fantastic challenge for you this week!  It's our technique challenge week and our lovely Kathryn chose the Center Step technique.  What fun cards these are to create!
So here's what I did.  I saw a card in the Center Step card gallery on SCS (sorry couldn't find it again) that created a door for the focal image.  I thought it was a really cool idea and just had to create one as well1  I've had this die and Wreaths of Joy stamp set from Taylored Expressions for a while and it was screaming to be used.  I created the base of the card using Riding Hood Red cardstock.  The door was created using pieces of the cardstock which I ran through the woodgrain plate.  The woodgrain was accentuated with some distress inks.  The wreath was cut, stamped, and colored, then I added the ribbon.  It was attached to the door with dimensionals.  The dp is from SU's retired Holiday Treasures.  The sentiment is from a PTI set. 
Here's a side shot of the card so you can see the folds of this fun card.  I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this card was to create!
Stop by the JUGs blog for more inspiration from our fabulous JUGs design team.  Thanks for stopping by!

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6 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Oh this is so cute! I adore the Cardinal on the bottom!

Kathryn B said...

Lisa this is fabulous! I just love this red door OMG!!! I want this die! I must say you've showcased this technique perfectly! Way to go my friend!

Lynn said...

Lisa, you win the favorite JUGS designer of the week! I love the front door and the gorgeous wreath! You rocked the challenge!

Dana Gustafson said...

Using the door for this technique is absoluely inspired Lisa! I love it!

Elise said...

If it hadn't been for your glorious creation, sitting in the file, winking at me, I don't know if I could have pulled off MY card - THIS was SUCH outstanding use of this technique, Lisa! I postively am in LOVE with that lil' door! You, TRULY are, so CLEVER!!!! Thanks for the darling inspo, dear girl!

diane zechman said...

What a great idea to create this panel into a door! Love it!!

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