I have been wanting to play around with this image from Boards & Beams ever since I first designed it. The city house is what I have been informally referring to it as, or in today’s case, the brownstone. The other night I envisioned being able to make the window transparent like real glass, and last night I figured out just how to do so!
I started by stamping the image on both Classic Kraft cardstock & clear transparency using black palette ink. Using a ruler and a craft knife I cut out the windows of the version on the kraft cardstock.
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I cut the kraft house out and I then did some coloring with a few Copics, just on the shingled roof, door, shutters & trim. The remainder of the house I sponged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink to help add some depth.
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I used an extra fine gold paint pen to carefully trace over the stairway railing and emphasize the itty-bitty doorknob.
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I applied adhesive to the FRONT of the transparency house, being careful to not apply any over the windows.
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I then adhered the cut-out kraft house onto the transparency, being sure to line up the windows. What a fun effect, huh?!?!?
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I wanted to create a little background for my brownstone to sit on, so I began with these adorable topiaries which are also included in the set. I stamped one on each side. I knew I was going to add some fencing too, so a mask was in order. I created one quickly form a post-it note and added that on top of one of the topiaries.
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Notice the fence? If you go back and look at THIS POST, you’ll see that this one is a bit different than the one I used before! With two different styles of fencing, you can’t go wrong! I stamped the fence directly on top of the masked topiary. I repeated the same step on the opposite side after moving the mask.
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After a bit of coloring and sponging with distress ink, I am left with this!
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I wanted to also create a bit of background paper, so I pulled out my new trusty go to background set, Guide Lines, and stamped this patterns. Once I completed the stamping, I added small dots of gold at all the intersections of the grid with the same gold pen I used on the railing earlier.
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Once I assembled all of my bits & pieces together I ended up with this. I think it is so autumn!
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Here is a closeup view of the brownstone and all it’s little details. Notice the intricate shutters and the finials above the windows. Just love this images!!!
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The railing detail & transparent windows are such a little addition, but they really help to bring this project to the next level! I hope you will play around with one of these techniques once you receive your very own Boards & Beams set!
Stamps: Boards & Beams
Ink: Noir Black & Burnt Sienna (pattern on accent strip) Palette, Frayed Burlap Distress Ink from Ranger
Paper: Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream from PTI, rust from Prism
Other: gold brads from Paper Studio, transparency from Office Depot, extra fine gold paint pen from Marvy, foam dimensionals from Fiskars
crystal says
Wow!! This is great!! I love the gold accents and the depth of it all!!
Belinda Chang says
So cute! I love the transparancy idea and I love the extra detail from the gold pen!
Maureen W. says
I absolutely LOVE this card! You may have just convinced me that I *need* this set!!
Sandy Kay says
How cute – and homey! Same here about being convinced to buy this set!
Heather J. says
Wowzers!!! I love this! Thanks for the tutorial. Heather
Charmaine says
I really love what I’ve seen of this set. This card is great…the details are perfect.
Charmaine
diane mcvey says
FAB-U-LOUS!!!!! I love this! I cannot wait to get this set! It is just awesome…
Thanks for another GREAT card…now to just make it until midnight!!! 😀
Niki Estes says
Wow! I love this, Nichole! Love the colors, inking, and the stamp set. Lots of great accessories with it.
Julie Campbell says
I think I’m feeling faint….
THUD!
Sandy B says
Absolutely gorgeous Nichole!! That house is amazing!!
Sheryl says
Such a BEAUTIFUL card! Nothing short of genius- thanks for the step by step visuals. It looks a little time consuming, but do-able!!! I can hardly wait for the new purple, that much requested cream CS and… well, everything!!!!!! THANK YOU!
Tabitha says
So spectacular! Love the colors and how you used the transparency sheet!
Can’t for tonight so I can finally see all the stamp sets in their entirety!
Jennifer says
Wow, what a beautiful card. I can’t wait to see this whole set.
Steph says
I’m loving the city house! I think this is my favorite set from what I’ve seen so far. Can’t wait for tonight! See you at the party 😉
Kacey says
Makes me want to move right in! Love it Nichole; as usual you are a creative genious!
Susan says
We are moving into a new home in one week. This is the perfect set to announce the news! Love your work Nichole. You rock!!!
Sara says
I love the “city house”, this is a fantastic card. Look how wonderful the little things become, amazing!
hb says
WOW! I am totally speachless.
Sue Kment says
Wonderful card!
Tina W says
Oh my goodness! What a clever way to make the windows like that…I’m totally floored! Thanks so much for sharing that great tip! Definitely gonna try that one! :o)
Nancy says
I love both houses!! City and country living both have their charms, don’t they?! I absolutely cannot wait to try this with the ‘real’ windows 😉 .
Kimberly O'Rosky says
OMGoodness, bless you for making this set!!!! Your card is adorable!!!!!!
Katie says
WOW!! This card is stunning!!
Granna on the Go says
Wow! Nichole, you have done it again. Do you ever sleep before a new release? Your city house is absolutely stunning and how you made such drama with the little details. I love it!!!!!!!!!
You never cease to amaze!!!!!!!!!!
DeborahLynneS says
Oooo– I CANNOT WAIT for these houses! They are so adorable! I commented on Debbie Olson’s blog that I had just been thinking of house stamps a few days ago, then voila– here they are!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Debbie Olson says
WOW! Fabulous, Nichole!
Joy Kennedy (JoyOfStamping) says
WOW! This is absolutely STUNNING! I love it!
Sandy Dawes says
Truly, a charmingly detailed, and adorable set that makes me want to move right in.
Now perhaps a little pigeon for the townhause, or a rooster to wake up by in the country house. You’ve really got my imagination revving its engines here, Nichole.
Marie says
This is ADORABLE!!! I love it!
Marie says
This is ADORABLE!!! I love it!
asela says
Perfect!
Jeanette says
Oh my. Stamps after my own heart. My favorite is the topiary. And oh how I love the card.
StampinCathy says
I love it! I’m one of those stampers that love details.
Carolyn King says
THIS is the BEST card I have ever seen….every detail is PERFECTION!
I will definitely be ordering this set after the move! Wow…thanks for the inspiration!!!
Melissa says
WOW, Nichole…this is absolutely stunning! Love the colors and all the little details you added!!
Brooke S says
What a amazing card. I love this stamp I can’t wait to see more of the set.
Stephanie Sheetz says
This is absolutely awesome!! Just LOVE it!!!
Danielle says
This is just fantastic! I can’t wait to get that grid set!
Jany says
Love this set! I want to buy it so I can do something like that! It’s awesome!
Gail says
WOW wonderful card very cool can’t wait to make one.
Term Papers says
Awesome. It is amazing how some people come up with cool ideas.