Group of Cardmakers - Layered Scene Cards - Design Element

Hi everyone.  This month at Group of Cardmakers, we are playing with Layered Scene cards.  There are several ways to create these cards.  Today, we are showcasing three; 1)  Layered Scene on regular card bases; 2) Layered Step Cards; 3) Faux Tunnel Cards (with Nesting Dies).

Please check out the details for Layered Scene Cards and link to videos on the blog, along with more card samples from Christine & Pat.

Group of Cardmakers - Layered Scene Cards 

These cards take a while to design and make, but they are so worth it as you end up with a unique and beautiful card.

I have been totally in awe of Kittie Carcciolo's creations for many years.  She is a master at making layered scenes and I'm sure you will be inspired when you check out the Group of Cardmaker's blog for links to her blog posts.

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I'm going to write a fairly brief description of each of my cards.  If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email using the form located on the sidebar of my blog. :)

The first card (above) is a basic step card.  For measurements, please check out the link to the page on the Group of Cardmakers post this month.

I used heave white card stock for my base (110 lb.), adding a larger panel (5 1/2" x 4") at the back of light blue "sky" with lattice.  The lattice is filled with leaves and hollyhocks.  On the next step of the card I added a piece of green card stock and then placed bright and cheerful Daisies in front.  The flowers and leaves are all sponged with distress inks (colours listed below).  The lower step has the sentiment "Happy Birthday in blue to tie it to the background of the card. :)

Here are some close-ups of the card ...

You can see the "steps" of the card in this photo

This is a close-up of the card when it is closed to go into the envelope.

Sending the above card to the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Mood Board #37.

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Next card is a Layered Card using a regular card base.  I made the card slightly smaller (5 1/4" x 4") than an A2 card.  Even if there is more "bulk", it fits inside a regular A2 envelope. :)

Layered Christmas cards are so fun to make.  I added layers of snow, popped up with foam.  And then added my sweet little houses, lamp posts, and trees from the Lawn Fawn Winter Village stamp set.  The green, red, and white colours just add to the Christmassy-look. :)  For the final touch, I added some Clear Wink of Stella to the trees, roofs, and lamps.

Sending this card to Rudolph Days January Challenge.

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Lastly I'm sharing a  FauxTunnel Card.  This is inspired by the talented Caroline Paton.  I saw her card and couldn't wait to try making one.  So much fun!!!  You can add foam or pop-dots inbetween the layers of apertures, or you can adhere them flush.  I'm pleased with my happy birds and tree die that are loosely watercoloured.  I popped up the layers on foam, so the card is quite thick.  Reduced the size to 5 1/4" x 4" and it fits nicely inside an A2 envelope.

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Bashful Blue card stock (SU! - probably retired); Granny Apple card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Tumbled Glass (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Garden Trellis Cover Die (Altenew), Hollyhocks die (AliExpress), Daisies die (AliExpress), grass die (C.C. Designs - long closed)

Card #2:

Stamps:  Winter Village (Lawn Fawn)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black ink (Versafine); Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Curves Border dies (AliExpress); Winter Village Lawn Cuts (Lawn Fawn), paint brushes, Clear Wink of Stella

Card #3:

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (Jane's Doodles - sentiment only)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Gumball Green and Soft Sky card stocks (SU!), Two other shades of green cards stock (unknown)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Gathered Twigs, Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Spiced Marmalade, Candied Apple, Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Birds on a Wire die set (Temu), Stencil Tree die (AliExpress), paint brushes, Black marker

Challenges:

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Mood Board #37

Rudolph Days January Challenge