Good Thursday morning and welcome to day one of the Impression Obsession Spring Die Blog Hop! Our team has some beautiful projects to share and prizes to give away! The hop is for two days (3/24/16 – 3/25/16) and you can check out all the details on the Impression Obsession Blog. Make sure you visit and comment on all the team posts for a chance to win.
My project today was made using the new Barn and Duck Set paired with the Tree Frame, All-in-One Frames Rectangles 2, Leafy Branch, Grass Border, Small Grass Border, Tiny Flowers and Clouds.
I began by cutting the Tree Frame using Kraft cardstock and coloring it with a light walnut Copic marker. I cut a couple sections of the Leafy Branch, cut the branches apart into small sections and attached them to the limbs of the tree with glossy accents. I was going to leave the tree plain with just the green leaves but couldn’t resist adding the Tiny flowers that I formed using my Susan’s Garden Tool Kit. I cut the All-in One Rectangle Frame and applied double stick tape all the way around the back of the frame. I attached one Small Grass Border to the back of the frame , trimmed a small portion off the bottom of the Tree Frame and then attached it to the back of the frame. I lightly sponged blue ink for the sky on the white card layer. I applied thin strips of mounting tape to the back of the frame and attached it to the blue sky base. I wanted to add one more element of dimension to the project so I applied another layer of mounting tape to the back of the whole framed section and attached it to the red card base.
I cut the Barn twice, once in red and once in black. I attached the barn trim, windows and doors to the red barn base with Cosmic glue. I cut the silo and sponged it all over with rust hinge ink using a mini applicator. The ducks were cut using yellow cardstock and sponged lightly with wild honey ink using a mini applicator. I tucked the barn in behind the tree branches with mounting tape. The silo was cut off on one side so it could be tucked in behind the frame. I cut a grass border in to small sections and attached them on both sides of the barn to another element of “country” to the scene. I attached one cloud section in the sky with mounting tape. The ducks were attached to the frame and in behind the grass for the finishing touch.
Thanks for coming by today and I hope you enjoy hopping to see all the beautiful design team projects.
Today’s Hop List:
Kittie Caracciolo (that’s me)
Card Size: 5.50” x 4.25”
Kitty, this is so amazing! Your creations are always a work of (HE)ART!
Posted by: Birgit | March 24, 2016 at 07:11 AM
Love love love that barn ... what a fun little scene.
Posted by: SmilynStef | March 24, 2016 at 07:20 AM
SO much work, Love the ducks in front of the barn.
Posted by: Debi Williams | March 24, 2016 at 07:40 AM
This is just lovely. You created a wonderful, homey scene and I love those ducks! I would frame this for sure.
Posted by: Brenda in in | March 24, 2016 at 08:35 AM
Another amazing lesson in how to use dies! The ducks are my favorite part, you coloured them so perfectly.
Posted by: Shona P | March 24, 2016 at 08:40 AM
Your cards are simply stunning!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | March 24, 2016 at 08:42 AM
So adorable
Posted by: Ray W | March 24, 2016 at 09:06 AM
This is adorable! I love the tree and the little ducks!
Posted by: Julie Curtis | March 24, 2016 at 09:06 AM
So adorable! always love to see your cards in my email..Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Gayle Montayo | March 24, 2016 at 09:43 AM
I want to sit for a spell under your tree! Your attention to detail is phenomenal.
Posted by: Buffe F | March 24, 2016 at 09:55 AM
So cute love the barn
Posted by: Donna Garvin | March 24, 2016 at 09:57 AM
Loving the barnyard scene.
Posted by: Carol Dee | March 24, 2016 at 10:15 AM
What a great scene you have created. Takes me back to childhood!
Posted by: Sheri | March 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM
Love this scene! So much detail. It must take you forever to create your amazing cards. :-)
Posted by: Debbie | March 24, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Beautiful card! Love the barn!
Posted by: Rachel B. | March 24, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Beautiful card love the barnyard scene .
Posted by: Marilyn Mercer | March 24, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Kittie, You are soo hard on my budget. another outstanding card. Love it.
Posted by: Joyce B | March 24, 2016 at 12:26 PM
Feel like I could just walk into the barnyard!! Love it!!
Posted by: Deana P | March 24, 2016 at 12:47 PM
Fantastic scene you have there!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | March 24, 2016 at 12:50 PM
A lovely scene!!! The duck dies are so cute!! I'm adding them to my wish list!!
Posted by: Suzy Que | March 24, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Oh so adorable and cute! Love the addition of flowers and ducks. Love it!
Posted by: Geri S. | March 24, 2016 at 01:23 PM
Great card, I like how you make a lot of your cards using just dies.
Posted by: ElaineBC | March 24, 2016 at 01:35 PM
Spectacular project - you always add so much detail ! Love it !!!
Posted by: karenajo | March 24, 2016 at 02:13 PM
I stumbled upon your blog from someplace else. Your work is amazing. Such beautiful creations.
Posted by: Melanie Smith | March 24, 2016 at 02:23 PM
Love how you added the branches to the tree frame and creates such a fun barnyard scene.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | March 24, 2016 at 02:26 PM
Oh Kittie! I KNEW your card would be amazing whatever you made......we both opted for the Barn.... I was looking at the tree frame too, but wanted to do 6x6. Your design is scrumptious! xo
Posted by: Vicki Garrett | March 24, 2016 at 03:25 PM
As always Kittie, this is darling... Love the country feel to it.... Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity....
Posted by: Mz Cookie | March 24, 2016 at 03:39 PM
wonderful card!! the little ducks are just too cute -- Love all the layers !!
Posted by: Charlene Dahlberg | March 24, 2016 at 04:51 PM
Your scenes always amaze me!
Posted by: lisa808 | March 24, 2016 at 04:53 PM
BEAUTIFULLY DONE Kittie! I JUST did a barn scene this week too. LOL ;) LOOOOVE this country scene you've created!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | March 24, 2016 at 05:14 PM
I'm such a sucker for farm scenes.
Posted by: Elisa | March 24, 2016 at 05:31 PM
You always create such wonderful scenes! This is no exception!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | March 24, 2016 at 05:51 PM
What a super scene! I just love the ducks walking on the frame.
Posted by: Vivian C. | March 24, 2016 at 06:48 PM
I don't mean to sound like a cliche', but your cards are barely "cards!" They are works of ART, Kitty! Ever since I first saw your work, about a year ago, I have been astounded over and over again! This new card is wonderful. I am going to check out the other gals and comment on the blog hop. Hard to believe how talented people are!
Posted by: Jeanne Jordan | March 24, 2016 at 10:38 PM
There is no doubt that you are exceptionally talented! Each piece you create is impeccable! I love all the little details that make this scene extra special. Looking forward to seeing what you create next.
Posted by: LC | March 24, 2016 at 11:31 PM
Absolutely adorable!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | March 25, 2016 at 09:09 AM
I like the 3D effect on your card and I am amazed of home many elements you can place without having it crowded! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: SteffyC | March 25, 2016 at 09:59 AM
What a fabulous card filled with wonderful layers, dimension, texture and fun! I love how the ducklings are both inside and outside of the frame!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Ruth Gauss | March 25, 2016 at 10:15 AM
This is amazing. The ducks are so fun. I respect all the work you put into this card, but it was worth it!
Posted by: Susan Lang | March 25, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Oh so fun to
look at with
all the layers!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | March 25, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Wow, this is an amazing scene!
Posted by: Nancy Wilcox | March 25, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Such a beautiful scene card! Love the detail on your card :)
Posted by: Helen Gullett | March 25, 2016 at 01:12 PM
Those ducks are just sooo cute
Sharyn in New Zealand
Posted by: Sharyn Seaboryne | March 25, 2016 at 05:38 PM
WOW! Amazing scene!! And those ducks are just so cute they steal the show! But the barn is awesome too. :) Thank you for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | March 25, 2016 at 06:09 PM
Beautiful card! Those little ducklings are so ADORABLE!
Posted by: Michele H. | March 25, 2016 at 07:59 PM
Love your super, scenic card. Those ducks are adorable.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | March 25, 2016 at 08:45 PM
Your scenes are always such a treat. You have such an eye for how the dies can go together to create something so special.
Posted by: kReN K | March 25, 2016 at 08:53 PM
What a perfect scene you've created! I love everything about it!
Posted by: Patt H. | March 25, 2016 at 10:11 PM
Love red barns - great card - you have an artistic mind!
Posted by: Marsha | March 26, 2016 at 12:47 AM
Wow, what a wonderful farm scene!
Posted by: SherylH | March 26, 2016 at 12:55 AM
Morning lovely to meet you via the blog hop. I just love this card, a really beautiful creation. The barn is fantastic and reminds me of the great outdoors.
Crafty hugs Pen x
Posted by: Sunshinepen | March 26, 2016 at 06:39 AM
Fabulous barn scene and the ducks are so cute.
Posted by: Sue D | March 26, 2016 at 04:51 PM
Wow, all the dies look great but you have outdone yourself on that tree. I can almost see it growing. ;-) xoxo
Posted by: Aimeslee | March 26, 2016 at 06:42 PM
wow, thats an amazing scene. I love how you colour the die cuts. very inspirational design. Love this new IO release :)!!!!!!
:)
Posted by: Natalie Murdock | March 27, 2016 at 12:25 AM
What a fun colorful card!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | March 27, 2016 at 02:14 AM