Snowy Tree and Leaping Deer

I know!  Another snowy scene.  I can’t help myself.  I promise to do some non Christmas cards soon. I love the large pine tree in the Rubbernecker 3 Tree Set.  It is so majestic and fun to stipple paint. Check out my Winter Snow Scene and stipple technique if you would like to see a complete tutorial on how I create my  snowy trees. I used Liquid Applique for the snow on this project instead of white craft ink and embossing powder but you get the same snowy effect.

I started by stamped the tree with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and heat set.  I used a dry brush rubbed directly on the ink pad to gather ink and use a light stipple motion to apply ink to the tree limbs and trunk.

3 Dry Brush Wiped on Pad

6 Brown Trees Finished

This technique gives a fuller depth of color than simple watercoloring with reinker.

KC Tree Set 3 left 

When I completed coloring the trees I sponged blue ink around the whole tree to softly highlight. I added touches of Liquid Applique on the branches and ground area and dabbed it with my finger to smooth it out to avoid the dreaded blobs when heating.

KC Tree Set 3 center

I die cut the Leaping Deer using kraft cardstock and sponged Vintage Photo ink to add color.  I sponged on Walnut Stain on the antlers, hooves and nose.  I attached a tiny red satin bow and tiny sprigs of pine to the neck to add another touch of Christmas. 

KC Tree Set right

I hope you haven’t tired of my snowy scenes yet.  I seem to get on a roll with something and can’t stop until I sear out on it.  Remember all the rolled roses?????  LOL! 

The deadline for commenting for a chance to win my blog candy is today by noon.  You will definitely need to stop by on Thursday morning to see how in incorporated some of your suggestions to make this card more complete.

KC Memory Box Eyelet Stocking 2 center

Have a great day.  I appreciate you stopping by.

3 Pine Tree SetPoppystamps Dies, Splendor FrameMemory Box Dies, Leaping Deer  Punch Bunch Cedar Sprig, LargeLiquid Applique, White

Accents, Glossy Sizzix Big Shot Machine, Black & PinkATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider

High Tack Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape, 1/2"Ink Blending Tool  Distress Ink Pad, Spun Sugar

Stamps: Rubbernecker  3 Tree Set Paper: White, Red, Olive, Caramel
Ink: Distress Ink  Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo, White Watercolor Paint
Accessories: Poppy Stamps  Splendor Frame , Memory Box  Leaping Deer , Punch Bunch Cedar , Satin, Liquid Applique , Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool , Brush, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape

15 thoughts on “Snowy Tree and Leaping Deer”

  1. Hey Kittie ~ Thank you for sharing this spectacular technique with us … really bring the tree alive and in full dimension. You are one talented chic 🙂

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  2. Kittie, Kittie, Kittie…please come give me one on one lessons and teach me everything you know…I love your work, and cannot wait till the next day to see what you have come up with. If you can give us more tutorials on your secrets to creating such fantastic cards that would be awesome!!!! Thanks a bunch for sharing!!! Your one talented creative gal!

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  3. I agree with Darlene! If you want, how about some Halloween cards? That is the next holiday….then Christmas. Whatever you do, it will be spectacular!

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  4. I love everything you do. I too would love to see some Halloween cards from you. You are one talented lady. I never tire of any of the kinds of cards you make. I love your tutorials. I too can’t wait everyday to see what you’ve come up with. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  5. I had to look up liquid appliqué. It sounded like I used to use for fabric.
    And it was. Fantastic idea for paper rafting!
    Marda

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  6. Kittie –
    You can make all the Christmas Cards you want. I never tire of looking at them. I just find your work fascinating. This is such a beautiful piece.
    Elaine Allen

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  7. Good Morning, Kittie,
    This is so elegant. I love trees anyway, and this deer, adds so much for the forest feel and winter. you can smell the pine, and the season comes to life. …thanks for sharing….hugs

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  8. I love all of your cards especially the winter scenes. I am a winter girl at heart. I just came back from seeing my family and my husband’s family in Norway so you can see why I love the cold. Keep it up, I watch every day. I also adore your flowers….
    Barb T.

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  9. You could make snowny scenes until the cows come home and I would never get tired of your beautiful cards. I learn something every day. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us.

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  10. It doesn’t bother me to see snowy scenes, in fact it has inspired me to get busy now, as xmas is always so busy and last year I didn’t make one xmas card to send…I LOVE this scene…gorgeous tree…gorgeous deer…gorgeous card!!

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