Good Saturday afternoon. One of my favorite weekly challenges on Splitcoaststampers is the Inspiration Challenge. I was very surprised this morning when I logged on to see what our inspiration site is this week and found that Audrie, the challenge hostess had chosen my blog. I feel so honored and can hardly wait to see what the challenge participants come up with. You can check out their gorgeous artwork here.
![KC Impression Obsession Tree Frame 2 right[9]](https://i0.wp.com/kittiekraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6a00e54ed958f3883301b7c6e3ef04970b.jpg?ssl=1 "KC Impression Obsession Tree Frame 2 right[9]")
I decided to create a snowy scene with my new Impression Obsession Tree Frame. Boy do I love that frame. It is perfect to create a spooky tree for Halloween projects, leaves can be added to the branches for fall or summer projects and Flower Soft can transport the tree for a beautiful snowy scene. I love to search on Google for inspiration pictures. Today I searched for Snowy Tree Pictures and you can see all the gorgeous scenes that pulled up here.
I thought I would take a few step by step pictures as I created this project today. I wanted to experiment with applying Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue on the branches of the tree and the evergreen trees with a paint brush and then sprinkling on Flower Soft to create snow. I chose to use Crafter’s Pick because it is thick and easy to dab on but thick enough not to dry too fast. It also dries completely clear. I thought I may as well take you along for the experiment.
Lightly dip an old paint brush into the glue and gather a small amount. You can see that I don’t have much glue on my brush tip. I don’t want to create blobs of glue…just a thin application. Hint: the glue washes out of your brush very easily. I would still use an old one though.
Starting at the top of the tree and lightly apply the glue to the tips and tops of the branches. You will want to do small sections at a time so your glue won’t dry out.
Sprinkle on the Flower Soft. Repeat these steps until you are finished. Make sure you leave plenty of branches showing through the snow so they will have a natural appearance.
Stamp evergreen trees for the background.
Sponge additional ink on the trees to create a dark enough background to show well through the Flower Soft.
Heat dry the green ink well before applying the sky so you don’t smear the ink.
Apply the cloudy sky with a cloud template and ink blending tool. I hand cut this template.
Lightly dab (not brush) the glue randomly on the tree fronts. You don’t want to brush and completely cover the tree. Sprinkle with Flower Soft.
Create a double mounted frame separated with strips of mounting tape to create additional dimension.
Apply adhesive on the back of the frames and attach the tree frame.
Apply an additional layer of mounting tape and attach to the scene base.
Lightly apply ink to the deer.
Attach the deer into the scene with mounting tape.
Tuck a few red birds into the scene for an additional touch of color.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
Gorgeous card! I love everything about it and would love to receive it in the mail. Lots of inspiration here, too. Love your creativity. Have an awesome week-end!!
What a delightful winter scene, Kittie! Almost makes me look forward to the arrival of the white stuff.
This is wonderful winter scene Kittie! Love everything about this card!
Great tutorial and I love deer and trees. Have most of the things required and will try to make this. Thanks for the beautiful card. Edna
Fabulous card Kittie, as always, but this one is so special. Went to the snow scenes and WOW, you are right ! Wonderful Tutorial and so appreciated, as I am off to try now. THANKS SO MUCH ! ! !
So gorgeous, girlie!!!! Love the idea to paint on the glue – that would be so much easier than trying to squeeze it just right to fit on those tiny branches. 🙂 LOVE your gorgeous works of art!!!
Gorgeous!!!
It’s a wonderful winter scene ! I love it ! thank you for the tutorial !
Good Evening, Kittie. WOW! what a gorgeous scene. I love this so much. It’s super and I really needed this pick up. Thanks so much for the tutorial. It is amazing how flower-soft depicts the snow., and those trees look real. The deer and birds adds a welcome to the winter scene. Beautifully done Kittie…Love it love it….have a good week-end……the gallery on Splitcoast S. was very nice, talented ladies.
Kittie, this card is just gorgeous…. I love the cards you make this time of the year…… so special…. Thank you for sharing your creativity
I want to come spend the weekend at your house and learn how to do cards like this! this card is one of the best yet!
this is delightful. Thank you for the tutorial. I pinned. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765605033412/
What a BEAUTIFUL card! Thank you so much for the tutorial. You are an inspiration…always look forward to seeing your creations!
Brenda
I feel like I could just walk into this scene Kittie. Love how you added the flower soft on your branches.
Again, Kittie, you have created a fabulous scene! I SO love your work!
A quick question, how did you make the snow bank in the foreground?
Hugs,
Beth
Absolutely adorable Kittie and such a fabulous tutorial, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent and skill! This scene is so precious!
This is a beautiful wintry scene Kittie- and so realistic- thanks for the great tutorial
Hello Kittie,
I stumbled across your blog and boy oh boy am I a lucky girl that I found it!! You’re super talented, your work is so meticulous, your a true artist? I so wish you would make YouTube videos so I could actually watch how you make your masterpieces, lol. It’s so great you list all your products but some of us are visual and need to see it in person. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Thank you for sharing with us!!
Awesome scene, what a treat this will be for someone to receive this Christmas! thanks for sharing how you did it
Hi Beth, I am sorry I forgot to mention the snow bank piece in the foreground. I hand cut a piece of white cardstock with my deckle scissors, covered it with an application of glue and flower soft. I attached it inside the frame before attaching it to the tree frame. Check out this picture to see the white piece attached directly to the frame with the tree frame behind it. http://kittiekraft.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ed958f3883301b8d06de590970c-pi
I hope this helps.
Congrats Kittie! Always beautiful winter scenes…..you are all over the place now…so many smart folks picking you up to do Demos for them. How lucky are those folks that will be attending your class in October. So wish I were there…How special would that be…ummmm…maybe a road trip.
Beautiful winter scene Kittie. Always enjoy watching the step by step pictures you share with us to re-create your lovely scenes, especially since I am a visual learner like others. Its like magic watching how you go about each step and it all comes together beautifully.
So beautiful! I love how you detailed each step – I would love to try this. I find your blog and your projects so inspirational – thank you!
Kittie, Thank you very, very much for the GREAT Tutorial!!
I am really Thankful, I have learned sooooooo much from you.
The snow scene is GORGEOUS!!
I love the snow cards and this one is to love!!
Hugs, Eva.
Snowy Tree Frame and Deer
You create stunning three-dimensional wonders. I am very impressed with your work. Thank you for the tutorial.