Good Wednesday morning. I have a snowy winter cottage scene to share with you today. It is a miniature version of the large Christmas Lodge card I made back in September. The Winter Cottage and Snow Covered Tree are both new Dee’s Distinctively Dies made by Elizabeth Craft Designs. I fell in love with both of these dies when I first saw them on Ellen Hutson’s. I knew I had to have them. This is the small tree and cottage and there is a larger version of both as well.
The pieces of the cottage and trees are very easy to put together. I die cut the cottage in kraft and sponged with brown ink. When I was finished I thought it looked dull so I painted lightly with reinker mixed water. I cut the roof and window sections out of dark red. I love the contrast of the red with the brown and artichoke green.
I covered the roof of the house and the ground area with liquid applique and added touches to the trees as well. I think having snow just the tips of the branches softens the tree. I attached the windows and door with glossy accents and attached the roof with rolled up glue dots.
I attached the snowy ground piece to the card base first with a piece of mounting tape and then applied adhesive to the house and tucked it in behind. I attached the trees around the house with glossy accents and mounting tap.
I added tiny piece of pine boughs to the windows and door and applied light touches of liquid applique. I created tiny falling snowflakes with liquid applique to soften the sky area and attached a tiny star to the front tree. I finished by adding yellow stickles to the windows and diamond stickles to the tops of the pine boughs for sparkle. I wish the photos could show how sweet this really is. What fun dies to play with. I may have to take stock in Marvy since I love using so much liquid applique.
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you are having a great week.
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Kraft, Artichoke Ink: Distress Ink Vintage Photo Accessories: Dee’s Distinctively Dies Small Winter Cottage, Small Snow Covered Tree, Liquid Applique, Diamond and Yellow Stickles, Mounting Tape, Glossy Accents, Deckle Scissors, Martha Stewart Branch Punch,
Your cards miracle as good!
very beautiful card
hugs Linda
Wat een rustiek tafereel ! Mooi !!!
Love the colors and shading on the house and all the little details you have added to make this one adorable card!!!
Féerique, fantastique, superbe, magnifique!!!
J’adore.
Bises.
Chantal
Kitty, what a beautiful card! I love the way you used the dies and changed them into a Winter Wonderland!
This is beautiful, it looks like a little GingerBread Cottage, so sweet!
Good Afternoon, Kittie, OH!MY!,what a gorgeous winter scene. These dies are perfect, and made such a wonderful picture. Love your snow effect, and the fern on the doors and windows. Just a special touch of home….. love it…thanks for sharing.
love your warm cottage scene cozy and inviting. love your work