Thursday, August 20, 2026

Always Take the Scenic Route

It's a new challenge at Time Out Challenge #320 and we have a beautiful photo from teammate Katherine of architect Antoni Gaudí's Basilica Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. I decided to take the idea of bright colors seen through a window. Stop by all of the team's blogs to read how they made their cards as well as that of our Guest Designer Jane Taylor of Purplejet!











Here's what I used to make my card:

  • Spellfbinders Vista View Window dies
  • Lawn Fawn woodgrain card stock
  • La La Land Summer Vacation Paper Pack
  • Tim Holtz Idea-ology sentiment strips

I die cut three windows to stack for dimension. I skipped the acetate this time because it is so hard to photograph! I traced the window perimeter on the scene I chose, then fussy cut it to fit behind the panes. The view has many of the same colors as the photo but is tropical instead of stained glass.

I wanted to add texture to the "walls" surrounding the indoor windows, so I chose the woodgrain card stock. Then I chose a sentiment and liked this one with "scenic" in it!

Our wonderful sponsor is Top Flight Stamps, generously offering a $25 store credit as a prize for our Challenge Winner, who will also get an invitation to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge.





We anticipate a beautifully colorful gallery this round and can't wait to see what you create! Thanks for stopping by!

Carol

8 comments:

  1. Such a clever twist on the inspiration photo Carol.- love it! Great sentiment too! Hugs, Kate!

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  2. Thanks so much Kate!

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  3. OK... so... that's one La-La-Land paper pack I don't have. I think I need to fix that issue:-). Gorgeous use of the paper with one of my favorite window dies. Such a stunning card
    hugs
    jaydee

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  4. Beautifully done, Carol! This is marvelous!

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  5. Ok, this looks absolutely fantastic! My jaw hit the floor!!

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  6. I love this super fun and very eye-catching take on the stained glass windows Carol! Your beautiful colours really make a striking scene outside the window! I just love the magical skies at sunset! I hope you have a lovely day! :)

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