Good Friday morning. My project today was made last week for Karen Dunbrook’s One Layer Wednesday challenge. One layer cards are a little tricky and definitely requires a really special focal point that can stand on it’s own. I am far more comfortable creating dimension with my die cut flowers and scenes but a big white moon and a shadowy tree line definitely can stand on their own with any embellishment. Here’s what I came up with.
I started by punching out a circle out of a Post-it and stuck it in the sky area to create a mask for the moon. I hand cut a strip of paper to create a mask for the ground area and sponged ink on in the sky area. You can see step by step photos of this process in my Winter Moonlight Snow Scene tutorial.
I stamped the tree image across the card front and lightly sponged ink in the snowy area using the pointed Sofft knife and cover to create the shadows for the trees. I finished by stamping the sentiment.
You can click on the photos to see a closer view.
I have created this kind of snowy moonlight scene several times with different tree images and I always love the outcome. Can’t you just feel the peace and calm of the frosty cold night!
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend.
Stamps: Impression Obsession Brush Tree Line, Heavenly Peace Ink: Distress Ink Faded Jeans Paper: White Accessories: Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool, Sofft Knives and Covers, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Hand Cut Template, Post-it
So peaceful and serene! Such a beautiful card Kittie.
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | October 04, 2013 at 01:43 AM
I love it, so very beautifil
hugs Linda
Posted by: linda | October 04, 2013 at 02:21 AM
Just GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Lori Aragon | October 04, 2013 at 02:59 AM
Ethereal look Kittie. Just beautiful. :)
Posted by: Gabby | October 04, 2013 at 04:46 AM
wow!! love this Kittie.
Posted by: renee logan | October 04, 2013 at 06:42 AM
So beautiful and peaceful.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | October 04, 2013 at 06:54 AM
Simply gorgeous!! You feel as if you are "in" the scene while looking at your card. Amazing results. I can't wait to try your technique!
Thank you so much, as always, for sharing your time and talent!
Posted by: Sue Brailey | October 04, 2013 at 07:17 AM
Looking at this truly peaceful card....brought peace over my body...love it Great tutorial. Think I know how to find this comment section now...so I won't bug you with emails. :-) Trees and sentiment are out of stock...but will come back for all of us.
Vickie
Posted by: Vickie Gunn | October 04, 2013 at 08:13 AM
very peaceful, your shading looks great!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | October 04, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Breathtaking and so elegantly beautiful!!! I am going to CAS this!!!
Posted by: Shirley | October 04, 2013 at 09:09 AM
It's beautiful! I love the shadows you created - gives it a real peaceful feel.
Posted by: Erica H | October 04, 2013 at 11:01 AM
This is beautiful Kittie!
Posted by: Deb Lorence | October 04, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Good Morning, Kittie, This is one of my favorite cards. I love the soft blue and the sparkling snow, a very peaceful scene. the bright moon, shinning for the glorious day coming of Christmas. Just gorgeous...have a good day.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | October 04, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Another beautiful card-- thank you for sharing ideas and techniques
Posted by: deb | October 05, 2013 at 09:06 AM