Good Sunday morning. I have a Christmas nature scene to share with you today. I love both the Impression Obsession Fir Trees and Birch Trees and I thought I would create a forest scene with them together. I wanted to create depth with the layered trees. I used a retired Stampin’ Up! designer paper for the background that looks like the bark of the birch tree and I think it takes the eye deeper into the forest.
I cut several birch trees and added touches of pumice stone ink with my mini applicator I started the scene by attaching the first layer of ground snow. Then I attached the large fir tree with one layer of mounting tape and I tucked one birch tree in behind it and attached with rolled up glue dots. The birch trees in front of the large fir were attached with double layered mounting tape. It amazes me how such a small distance between the layers creates so much dimension.
I tucked the smaller trees in around the scene and added a few sprigs of the branch punch along the ground areas. I colored the Leaping Deer using antique linen and vintage photo ink and my mini applicator. I popped the deer up on a double layer of mounting tape and added a few sprigs of greener and some red stickles for a touch of sparkle. I added the red birds to bring in one more element of color.
You can click on the pictures to see a closer view.
I love how this turned out. The deer looks so graceful. No hunting allowed!!!!!
I hope you have been enjoying your weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
Card Size: 5.5” x 4.25”
Paper: Papertrey White, Stampin’ Up! Retired Designer Paper, Real Red, Old Olive
I love all your scenes and wreaths. The dimension and detail is marvellous. You even inspired me to give a wreath a try. You can find it here
http://jaybee-brain-waves.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/happy-christmas-mum.html
Posted by: Janine B | December 08, 2013 at 02:03 AM
Good morning Kittie,
This winter scene is absolutely FABULOUS!
A delight to the eye! I love this card!
Kittie, no one can make such cards as you.
You are the Queen of the scenes!!
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Posted by: Eva van Buuren | December 08, 2013 at 06:00 AM
Great winter scene! The reindeer is colored so nicely. Reminds me of when the reindeer in the Rudolph movie are all learning and practicing to leap and fly. :)
Posted by: Gabby | December 08, 2013 at 06:44 AM
Oh Kittie, each card as beautiful as the next. The effect of the deep forest is truly there when you look at this card, gorgeous. I agree NO HUNTING!!!
Posted by: Eileen L. | December 08, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Deine Karten sind mal wieder so schön. Ich freue mich immer wieder deine Werke anzusehen. Mittlerweile habe ich mir schön alle Stanzen zugelegt. ;-))
Man sieht, dass du deine Karten mit viel liebe gestaltest. Bin schon auf deinen nächsten Werke gespannt.
Dir noch einen schönen 2.Advent.
Liebe Grüße Gabi aus Deutschland
Posted by: Gabi | December 08, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Love the pops of color....great scene.
Posted by: Jan D., Florida | December 08, 2013 at 08:53 AM
truly amazing!! (first time I've been here....I'm a knitter!) My idea of paper work is either a couple folds to make a star or a rubber stamp to a tag. You've turned this into a real piece of art.
Posted by: steph | December 08, 2013 at 09:16 AM
This is a lovely forest scene Kittie! Your detail work is amazing!
Posted by: Deb L | December 08, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful card as always, so inspiring.
Posted by: Beth | December 08, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Another wonderful winter scene!
Posted by: Jean | December 08, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Your cards are amazing and I get so many ideas from them. Keep them coming. Like the way you always show what you use to make each card. Easy to find products. Edna B.
Posted by: Edna B. | December 08, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Came across your cards on Pinterest and I am smitten! Visually stunning with all the depth and texture you created - nothing like I have ever seen! Just gorgeous! I am so happy to have come across your amazing creations.
Posted by: Marcy Kaminski | December 08, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Lovely, as always! I can't wait for my Impression Obsession order to arrive (hooray for that sale over Thanksgiving!!). I will finally have both the fir trees and the birch trees as well as some deer!!!! I'm so anxious to try some forest scenes since I enjoy yours so much.
Posted by: CC | December 08, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Good Afternoon, Kittie, an happy week-end. this a super card. I love the depth with the birch trees, and fir trees. such a good idea. the leaping deer is fabulous.
I just purchased the birch trees used here and anxious to try an case some of your wonderful creations. thank you so much for sharing your love and joy. ....Have a good week-end. You make my day each day with your talent.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | December 08, 2013 at 02:21 PM
Your scene cards are my favourites, especially the birch trees, evergreens and the beloved red cardinals. The layering in this scene is perfect. I feel as if I am going for a walk in the snowy woods on a beautiful day, maybe we are looking for our Christmas tree. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, inspiring scene.
Jacquelene L
Canada
Posted by: Jacquelene L | December 09, 2013 at 04:18 PM
Wow Kitty, what some fantastic cards!! love them..
Posted by: Connie Smith | December 09, 2013 at 10:44 PM
You do realize I spend all week drooling over your card ideas....lol. I'll definitely be trying to make this one.... again, I love the card and again, thank you for sharing your creativity.... I sure hope you don't too tired of me....LOL
Posted by: Mz Cookie | December 10, 2013 at 02:44 AM
Another great card!! I'd better follow you!!
Posted by: Carmen | December 10, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Kitty, this card is amazing, as are all your cards. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog and so appreciate the fact that you share in detail how you made each card. Now all I have to do is win the lottery so I can buy all those cute dies!
Posted by: Renee | December 12, 2013 at 11:19 AM
I found this page through another, and I have to leave a comment that this wintery forest scenery is simply beautiful. Thank you also for letting us viewers know in detail how you layered it. So awesome. Wishing you happy holidays!
Posted by: Suze | December 19, 2014 at 02:31 PM