Good Monday morning. The Impression Obsession team is showcasing some new images being introduced this week at CHA! You can visit the Impression Obsession Blog each day this week for links to the previews. Be sure to leave a comment on each designer's posts throughout the week for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate daily from Impression Obsession.
Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
I fell in love with the new Brush Tree Line image. I love making moonlight snowy scene Christmas cards. This new image is just perfect. Check out my Winter Moonlight Snow Scene tutorial if you would like to see the steps I used to make my card.
Another favorite technique of mine is framing my scene. Everything seems to go better with a frame. LOL! I also love popping them up with mounting tape. I should buy stock in it.
Another favorite thing of mine is adding pine branches to my framed holiday cards. I chose to keep this all white so the blue night scene would pop. I love the texture of the white branches and how they add to the project without taking over the show.
Here’s a closer view of the pine spray.
Thanks for stopping by. Have fun checking out all of our design team beautiful projects.
Stamps: Impression Obsession Brush Tree Line Ink: Distress Ink Faded Jeans Accessories: Impression Obsession Twig Wreath (pine) , Spellbinders Large Labels , White Organza Ribbon, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool, Color Box Stylus and Foam Tip, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Paper Piercer, Metal Adapter Plate, ATG, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder , Guillotine Paper Cutter
I love the new winter stamp... and the pine spray is beautiful!
Posted by: Paula Touhey | July 22, 2013 at 06:55 AM
So peaceful and beautiful. Love all the blue with the white moon. Edna
Posted by: Edna B. | July 22, 2013 at 07:18 AM
Very pretty! I have the pine branch die but can not get it to cut correctly, & I've tried several things, but no luck. Any suggestions?
Posted by: Tami B | July 22, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Such a pretty card. I like the addition of the white pine spray. That's perfect!!
Posted by: Birgit | July 22, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Love the card! Your background really sets off the stamp and of course your framing makes it look so elegant!
Lynda
Posted by: Lynda McKittrick | July 22, 2013 at 08:09 AM
Your card is simply beautiful! I love the moonlit background for the little row of trees and the frame and pine spray on the front set the whole scene off so perfectly. You technique with the layers and depth on your cards is just amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing your pretty designs! I am never disappointed when I stop by to see your work. :)
Posted by: auntie em | July 22, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Kittie, I always love your scenery cards. This one is no exception. ;) I love scene's for Christmas cards too. I have two or three different tree stamps. But none are this small.
I might 'have' to have another! Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win too.
Jess
Posted by: Jessica | July 22, 2013 at 08:18 AM
Wow!!! Quite stunning!!! Love how you cut the wreath to make that lovely full bow embellishment! You created a beautiful scene!
Posted by: AngieB | July 22, 2013 at 08:48 AM
Love any tree scenes and this card is just gorgeous. Silent Night is my thought, or Winter Wonderland.
Posted by: Eileen L. | July 22, 2013 at 08:53 AM
such pretty framing of the trees and love the look of the white pine for a winter scene!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 22, 2013 at 09:04 AM
You do moonlight scenes so well. This one kind of envelops you. Lovely.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | July 22, 2013 at 09:05 AM
Oh Kittie, this is stunning! You are so amazingly creative! I love coming here to ooooh and aaaah over your beautiful creations! Thanks for always inspiring me!
Posted by: Patti J. | July 22, 2013 at 09:24 AM
Awesome card! Thanks for the tutorial. I am going to have to try this technique.
Posted by: June | July 22, 2013 at 09:25 AM
Very beautiful scene and framing. Love the white with blue.
Posted by: Cindy O | July 22, 2013 at 09:34 AM
Oh WOW, this is beautiful! Love the colors for Christmas.
Posted by: Mickie | July 22, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Stunning card! I like the way you framed the image and the blue skies is perfect for this card.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | July 22, 2013 at 09:38 AM
I love all your cards with the "frames" and this one is exceptional. Those Brush Trees are wonderful!
Posted by: Diane M. | July 22, 2013 at 09:41 AM
Kittie,
The Brush Tree line set is beautiful. What you created with it, is truly serene. The framing really does en nance the scene.
Carol b
Posted by: Carol b | July 22, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Aww Kittie, you make the most beautiful scenes! TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | July 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Just beautiful, Kitty! I'm partial to pines in snow, and your blues and whites took me over the top! That pine branch die is the perfect addition!
Posted by: Lin Brandyberry | July 22, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Love that you stamped the Brush Tree Line stamp in blue - how beautiful for a winter night. Always love your cards.
Posted by: TerryB | July 22, 2013 at 10:35 AM
This is gorgeous Kittie!
Posted by: Deb Lorence | July 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM
WONDERFULL
Posted by: salem | July 22, 2013 at 12:06 PM
This card is just beautiful. As always, love the colors and the delicate branches on the bow. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Christine Kiehl | July 22, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful card as all your cards! Your shading is right on, and love the scene. Love the way you layered the frames and added the pine and bow. You are a very talented lady.
Posted by: BJ Searcy | July 22, 2013 at 12:42 PM
beautiful card Kitty..super stamp and you used it magnificently as always..love how you grounded the trees with the shadow.
Posted by: renee logan | July 22, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Gorgeous cards! I'm always drawn to stamps/cards with trees. The framed scene is fabulous.
Posted by: Brenda Lee | July 22, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Simply stunning!
Posted by: Carol Dee | July 22, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Gorgeous card and scene that you created
Posted by: Linda J.W. | July 22, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Incredibly beautiful... the clean design, including the frame, shows off the scene to perfection. It helps that the stamp is lovely too...
Posted by: Craftyfiels | July 22, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Oops pressed the button before I was ready... It's Craftyfield not Craftyfiels!
Posted by: Craftyfield | July 22, 2013 at 01:36 PM
oh Kittie, this is absolutely stunninng.... I so loved this idea... thank you for sharing your creativity.....
Posted by: MzCookie | July 22, 2013 at 02:03 PM
Lovely, as always, Kittie! Your sky in this one is different than the one in the tutorial, so I'm curious how you did it. I really like the "speckled" effect on this one so I wondered if you did it with sponging (maybe pouncing the sponge?) or, if you possibly used an ink spray or spritzer of some sort to get your speckled look??? I can never get even speckles when I use those ink sprays so if that's what you used and you have any techniques that might help, I'd love to hear them!! :) That new tree stamp really makes a perfect scene!
Posted by: CC | July 22, 2013 at 03:31 PM
This blue and white snow scape is gorgeous. I love the blue shadows and the bow with the white pine branches.
Posted by: mary anne guth | July 22, 2013 at 04:43 PM
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous! Love the frame and the scene and the textures! It's just picture perfect!
Posted by: Linda Carson | July 22, 2013 at 04:47 PM
beautifully soft and serene and the framing is perfect!
Posted by: linda | July 22, 2013 at 04:47 PM
Gorgeous trees and perfect use of them!
Posted by: Kristin | July 22, 2013 at 05:00 PM
Wow, beautiful & elegant design. The blue inking & moon behind the trees is gorgeous and so is the frame. Love the use of the die cuts behind the bow... fabulous!
Posted by: Shirley | July 22, 2013 at 05:03 PM
Beautiful, as always! I so enjoy looking all of the intricate pieces that you use to create a story. Your details are just stunning.
Posted by: Karen Amidon | July 22, 2013 at 05:17 PM
Great new winter stamp and as always you've made a gorgeous creation with it! warm greet Miranda
Posted by: Miranda | July 22, 2013 at 05:27 PM
Beautiful scene - love the frame and die cut branches - they are a perfect touch!!
Posted by: Tera | July 22, 2013 at 05:28 PM
Lovely card, Kittie. And the all white card really pops the blue scene. The frame and pine boughs are a perfect touch.
Posted by: Sandy | July 22, 2013 at 05:38 PM
What a lovely card. You can just feel the moonlight bathing the trees. Great idea to do the pine branches in white. It adds a nice touch.
Posted by: Vivian | July 22, 2013 at 05:43 PM
I can hear the crunching layer of ice covering the snow as we walk through the scene. Wow, amazing Kittie!!!!
Posted by: Rosy Newlun | July 22, 2013 at 06:39 PM
WOW!Awesome card!!!Love it!!BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: MaryAnn | July 22, 2013 at 06:46 PM
Great winter scene! Lovely card. Love this tree line stamp. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | July 22, 2013 at 07:00 PM
What a beautiful card! I love the way you made the moon and snow just glow!!
Posted by: shartl | July 22, 2013 at 07:15 PM
That winter scene is just lovely and the frame really sets it off perfectly!
Posted by: Shona | July 22, 2013 at 07:25 PM
Gorgeous scene--I like the framing and white embellishment.
Posted by: Sue D | July 22, 2013 at 07:25 PM
What a beautiful card! I love the colors and that pine spray really sets it off perfectly!
Posted by: karenladd | July 22, 2013 at 07:26 PM
Stunning card! Love that stamp & what you created with it.
Posted by: Pam | July 22, 2013 at 07:36 PM
Yes! I like this stamp as it inherently creates a 3-D effect. Beautiful framing too!
Posted by: Marsha | July 22, 2013 at 08:16 PM
This image is gorgeous - wish list item for sure. Nice card too
Posted by: Susan S. | July 22, 2013 at 09:09 PM
beautiful card. I love tree stamps
Posted by: Rita Simmons | July 22, 2013 at 09:39 PM
fabulous!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | July 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Fabulous card! Beautiful details and coloring!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | July 22, 2013 at 10:23 PM
What a beautiful card. I can feel Christmas in the air.
Posted by: Karen I | July 22, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Love your work and this is just another great example of exemplary designing.
Posted by: Sue | July 23, 2013 at 12:06 AM
Dynamite card - can't wait to start making Christmas cards especially with the tree line stamp.
Posted by: Carol MJS | July 23, 2013 at 01:25 AM
Beautiful and elegant. Always look forward to your art.
Posted by: Gilda McCain | July 23, 2013 at 02:40 AM
Beautiful scene.
Posted by: lisa808 | July 23, 2013 at 06:43 AM
Gorgeous card! I love that Brush tree line!
Posted by: Lucy E. | July 23, 2013 at 01:53 PM
Beautiful card, it's so still, soft, serene.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 23, 2013 at 02:43 PM
Elegant and gorgeous....love the blue and white!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | July 23, 2013 at 02:48 PM
Beautiful card! I love your color choices!
Posted by: Robin | July 23, 2013 at 04:36 PM
Hi Kittie,
What a lovely card! The blues and whites are so cool and comforting. I LOVE how you frame images and make your cards true works of (he)art! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Starqueen | July 23, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Such a beautiful card! Beautifully done! :) Nancee
Posted by: Nancee Purdum | July 24, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Just lovely
Posted by: Chrisi | July 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM
I love this beautiful card & the popped up framing is over the top! Nelda Deakins
Posted by: Nelda Deakins | July 24, 2013 at 05:29 PM
Living in Colorado, I get to see this kind of scenery and I NEVER get tired of it. Ever. And your card looks just as good :)
Posted by: Sheryl K | July 24, 2013 at 06:21 PM
That is a fabulous stamp. Love your ink color choice and that you framed the scene. TFS
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | July 24, 2013 at 06:23 PM
So simple and elegant.
Posted by: Barbara Nies | July 24, 2013 at 06:43 PM
Wow!! This is AWESOME!! LOVING the design and the Fun colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett :) | July 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Really, really pretty!
PH
Posted by: Paula Huiras | July 25, 2013 at 01:52 PM