Shelly is hosting our challenge this week and has given us free rein to make a project using our favorite technique. I didn’t have to think a nanosecond to decide I wanted to create a scene using brushes and sponges applicators.
A couple of weeks ago Bev posted a card on her blog that inspired my project. She created a scene and used an oval Nestabilities die to cut out a portion of the scene. Portions of the tree and coop were cut out and brought attention to the chicken and chicks as the main focal point. I loved the idea and thought it would work great with my cabin and tree scene.
I wanted to create a scene that placed the tree in front of the cabin but my tree tops are always free formed with sponges. I stamped the tree and sponged the green top. I created a mask by placing a Post-It over the tree and held both pieces of paper up to my work light so I could see the image. I drew out the simple line of the tree, cut it out, covered the tree and stamped the cabin. I watercolored the tree and cabin and used small leaf images from my Kittie Kits Outdoor Master to fill in the ground and tree. I sponged in the sky area with blue and added cranberry flower accents around the landscape. I cut the circle with a Nestabilities die leaving the cabin as the main focal point and allowing a large portion of the tree and ground area to be cut off. I attached the circle to a plain piece of white cardstock. I cut a frame with the next size larger die, attached the ribbon and brads and popped it up with mounting tape over the main image. The simple gingham bow and the little circle tag with the mini chicken and chicks was the perfect finishing touch.
Head over to the Rubbernecker blog for all the details on the challenge and for links to all the design team samples too! I hope you’ll play along with us! There’s a chance to win a 40% off gift certificate for your next purchase at Rubbernecker.
Stamps: Kittie Kits Farm Scene, Outdoor Master
Paper: Papertrey White, Cranberry Crisp (retired SU), Watercolor
Ink: Brilliance Black Graphite, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Sandal, Latte, Cranberry, Going Gray, Sahara Sand
Accessories: SU Markers (chicken tag), Gingham, Circle Punches, Nestabilities, Brads, Mounting Tape,
I just knew what you would use for your technique, but when you do something well………. Anyway, love the scene in the circle, the beautiful gingham, the colors, and the chicken on the little circle is the perfect touch. Perfect Kittie!
Beautiful – all your pieces look like masterpieces – what I like best about this – no Copics! Makes me think if I practice ( a lot) I may be able to make something so beautiful with all the items I already have at home – you are amazing!
Sandra
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How in the world do I bribe you to come to TX and stamp for a week so I can watch you? This is so gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE your beautiful farmhouse scene! And the chicks on the tag are wonderful!!
This is so adorable Kittie, love how you’ve painted the farmhouse, your chimney is out of this world fabulous! Love your little tag as well, so perfect for the card!
Fabulous Kittie, love the little chick tag!!
That does it!! Now I know what I’m buying myself for Mother’s Day. 😉 I need to pratice your technique again Kittie.
so love your scene, perfect ribbon and the tag is just too cute, great idea!
Oooooh, this is FABULOUS, Kittie…love how you framed that beautiful scene and your watercoloring is over the top gorgeous!!!! The chicks on the tag are just toooo cute…the perfect detail, for sure!!!
This is so fabulous! I love the die cut image and particularly love the tree in front of the house!
Kittie, my friend, you’ve outdone yourself again. Your card is fantastic! So inpiring. Thank you.
Beautiful, Kittie! I love the scene on the circle Nestie.
I just love your cards an this is no exception. Love the tree.Beautiful!!!
Oh this is fantastic Kittie, I love the tree as the focal and the cabin behind. And gorgeous ribbon too!
Oh Kittie! I love the way you’ve brought the tree to the front of the cabin! It brings an added depth that is so unexpected! Fabulous card!
~Bev
OOOOO!! I like the tree in front!! It’s like coming up on the cabin from a hike
Kittie!
What a cute card! The scene looks great in the circle, with only a portion to see.
Guess what I received in the mail!? My Bob Davies’ DVD set! I’ve been running so I haven’t opened it yet, but I’m excited too! Thank you for sharing it on your blog.
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
GORGEOUS!! Love the recessed circle frame and how you created your scene!!
Love the cabin!!!! Great card!