We’re having a blog hop to celebrate new Simon Says Stamp dies that coordinate with Tim Holtz stamps!
I hope you’ll join us and hop along! Here’s the full hop list:
Jean Doeringsfeld <- you are here
Now… on to my card. For my stop on the hop I’m featuring some fun window cards because…well… Tim Holtz’s Monster Reunion stamps seemed to just tell me that’s how they wanted to be used and….well… I’m not arguing with a monster. 🙂
When Simon Says Stamp released coordinating dies for the set, I immediately started thinking beyond simply cutting out the images. I wanted the monsters to feel like they were interrupting the scene rather than standing in it.
That’s where the windows came in.
A window is such a simple design element, but it instantly creates a narrative. Is the monster outside looking in? Has it already made its way inside? Are we the ones peeking into their world? The beauty is that the card never answers those questions. It lets your imagination do the work.
After coloring the images with OLO markers, the coordinating dies made it easy to layer everything around the windows and play with perspective. Suddenly these weren’t just Halloween characters anymore. They became curious visitors who happened to show up at exactly the wrong… or right… time.
I think that’s one of the things I enjoy most about scene building. It’s less about decorating a card and more about creating a moment. Sometimes all it takes is one window to make you wonder what happens next.
Fun cards! Great job. Love the coordinating dies for Tim Holtz stamps!
I love the addition of the window backdrops. I am looking forward to trying that
Such cool cards
Both cards are wonderful
These are so fun and so cool Jean with the backdrop of the windows! Such fun combinations of elements and your colouring on the monsters is fabulous! LOVE these xoxo
Love your monsters!
Such cute cards! The colors really bring them together! Thank you for sharing the inspiration!
Oh my goodness!
So creative with the white layered backgrounds.
Just love how all the important pieces POP!
How CUTE! Using the windows for a background is so clever.
I love the card! I just smile at the “Frankie” guy you die cut! You made a great card, thanks for sharing!
Great cards! Thanks for sharing
Creepy and funny! Love them!
Those monsters are so funny. They crack me up. Your cards are very creative using this stamp set. Thanks for sharing.
I love your design element of the window. These monsters are fun!
Love your cards so much! The window makes a perfect background!
Love these creepy characters. Wonderful cards.
Bright, fun, creepy-beings cards. Love this set.
Love your use ofthe window!
So fun! These would be great to receive as happy mail.