All Things Wintry and More Blog Candy

Good Sunday morning.  I know many of you have already experienced lots of cold snowy weather this winter but we have had record high temperatures here in Florida. I did have to wear my windbreaker jacket to work several mornings last week since our temps dropped down to the high 40s overnight. Oh….and we ran the heat for about five minutes.  LOL! I am hoping we may have some colder weather in the next month or two just for a change. 

My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge and the site provided for inspiration was the Winter White Pinterest Board.  I really enjoyed all the gorgeous wintry pictures on this site and was inspired by several of the scenes with snow covered birdhouses, branches and the contrast of the beautiful red cardinals. I created my scene using the Poppystamps Leafy Frame, the Memory Box Birdhouse Village, the branches were made using the Impression Obsession Wide Tree and the birds are from the Cardinals set.

KC Memory Box Birdhouse Village 4 right 

I applied mounting tape to the back of the frame and attached it to the card base. I cut the branches and the roof and base of the birdhouse using Kraft cardstock.  I applied versa with my versa marker to all of those pieces and embossed with white embossing powder. I used a black Copic marker to color the beaks of the cardinals and lightly rounded their bodies with my stylus and molding pad. I cut the main portion of the house with red cardstock and assembled the pieces with glossy accents.  I didn’t want this to look like a Christmas card but I couldn’t resist adding a small evergreen sprig to the perch.

KC Memory Box Birdhouse Village 4 center

I cut the wide tree branches into a couple smaller sections and attached them end in under the frame using glossy accents.  The birdhouse was attached with mounting tape and the sitting birds were attached with rolled up glue dots. I wanted the top bird to look like it was flying into the scene so I attached it with a tiny piece of mounting tape so it would be held further away from the frame.  I applied glue to the branches and birdhouse with a fine line applicator and sprinkled on white flower soft to add snowy fluff..  When I was finished I was sort of sad that I did that because it muddled up the branches.  I need to remind myself at times that “less is really more”.  LOL! But I feel like I captured the feel of cold and snowy winter from the inspiration site.  I especially love how it appears we are looking through nature’s decorative frosty frame to see the scene.  If you like to see gorgeous winter scenes you should definitely check out the Winter White board.

KC Memory Box Birdhouse Village 4 left

Hint:  I used my Sizzix Precision Base Plate to cut the frame due to the tiny intricate pattern and it cut perfectly.  Whew!  I find it so frustrating to waste a piece of cardstock when cutting the decorative and intricate dies. I go back and forth using the precision plate with my magnetic platform or using my metal adapter plate with the two cutting plates.  In either case I try to hold the die and cardstock in place after running it through my Big Shot the first time and turn it and run it through in the opposite direction and have found doing that really helps.  Are you impatiently waiting like me for the Sizzix Big Shot Express to finally be released?  I can hardly wait.  LOL!

I had the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers on my wish list at Ellen’s for a while and when I put it in my shopping cart I accidentally put two.  I didn’t realize it when I completed my order (duh) and was surprised when I received my order.  My lack of paying attention will benefit one lucky person winning the extra set as a blog candy gift.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 5:00 pm Friday the 15th to qualify for a random drawing.

Thanks for coming by and I hope you will enjoy your Sunday no matter how cold or warm the temps are where you live.

Card size:  5.50” x 4.25”

99 thoughts on “All Things Wintry and More Blog Candy”

  1. Kittie – I don’t think the addition of the flower soft muddles the card, it only enhances the wintry look as it makes it look like freshly fallen snow has accumulated. I love seeing light snow on the branches – it’s such a tranquil sight, especially when the birds are at the feeders flitting about. Such wonderful pops of color and activity when the rest of the world is quiet (at least until the plows and salters / sanders come through). 🙂
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards with us on a regular basis, as well as your giveaways from time to time.

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  2. Love this Kittie…love the snowy scene…you are not wishing for snow are you. Great job with the snow on the red bird house….Ok…what is the Big Shot Express….I just recently got the Big Shot Plus…and hoping for magnetic platform from CHA..Express must be electric….

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  3. I am always inspired by your cards. The winter card was wonderful and I love the flower soft, makes me really think snow.I love the branches and the pop of red from the bird house. Looking forward to see what you do next.

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  4. Oh Kittie, your cards are SO beautiful. You have such lovely things to work WITH!
    My MIL always said, “No one can do their best work without the right tools!” She was absolutely right! My own cards have improved over the years as I accumulated more products to work with but I cannot afford to keep up. So I work with what I have and draw ideas & inspiration from people like YOU!
    Thank you SO much for sharing your amazing talent!

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  5. This is so pretty! It could have been inspired by the scene in my backyard this morning. I’m a FlowerSoft fan, so I love your snowy branches.

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  6. I love your card just the way it is! I like the branches as it looks just like freshly fallen snow. The frame die is stunning! That is def on my wish list!

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  7. After enduring NE winters forever, I am reveling in our high temps here in FL. Remember, you don’t have to shovel sunshine or rain!
    I think the flower soft adds authenticity to the snowy effect; need to get some white. The dimension of the bird house is outstanding thanks to your shading. Love to read all your project descriptions as they are so clear and helpful. Mille grazie.
    Would definitely love to know how you manage to roll glue dots without getting your fingers covered with them!

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  8. Kittie, this card is just gorgeous! And actually it looks very much like the scene when I look out the window. We had snow overnight for the first time this year and it was all white when I looked out this morning. I love the way you match up dies to make your beautiful scenes. Thanks for sharing how you do your cards. They always inspire me!

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  9. OH KITTIE!!!! THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!! It is TRUELY AMAZING!!! I like how you are looking through a window into this frosty world you’ve created too! AND all the FROSTINESS is WONDERFUL!!!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉 (Actually, looking through a window from the inside out, is the way to look at the cold! LOL) 😉

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  10. What a lovely card! If reminds me of my Dad, he is 92 and loves to sit on his patio and watch the birds in his bird feeder! I love the addition of the flower soft to make the snowy branches.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  11. Really pretty card and, I, too, like the flower soft application. Looks like real snow laden branches to me. I need to check out the Big Shot Express…haven’t heard about this one, but will check it out. My very old Big Kick has had to have handle surgery recently and while I’m thankful it made it through the holidays, I’m hoping not to have to replace it any time soon…too many other things on my list right now. I love the precision cutting plate….bought it before the holidays and it really helps with intricate dies. I have a few stubborn ones and the precision plate helps a lot. I ordered one of those Tool N Ones and the foam pads that works with it and am anxious to see if it really is as good as they say for removing tiny pieces from dies and die cuts. The foam pad is supposed to catch all the pieces…fingers crossed. I prefer to buy tools when they have been tested by people I know and trust. Don’t need any more unused tools in my arsenal. LOL Do you have one? Well, have a great Sunday….TFS your card. Love it!!!

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  12. The card is perfect for January! I would have changed the color on the bird house to rustic red to differentiate from cardinals. Would love to win!

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  13. I know how that happens! I come by to ooo and ahh o er your creations. I hardly ever post. I do usually give a thumbs up. But I just had to post today. First (and obviously) the giveaway, but more importantly, those cardinals against the white are spectacular! Thanks for always giving me a smile
    daily. Just know that, even tho you don’t always see my my name,
    Know that I’m here!

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  14. This is an absolutely stunning card. You’re such an inspiration. I know I’ll never get to this level of creativity, but it sure is fun to look!, and it’s something to aspire to.
    Thanks for always sharing such beautiful works.

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  15. Hello Kitti, as always, I love your card. These colors just pop right off the page. Thank you so much for your talent, and thank you for a chance to win!
    Carole Lovill

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  16. Your card is magnificent. I think you did a perfect job on the snowy branches they look so realistic. I like how you rounded out the birds with the stylus. I always forget to do that. The view outside my window this morning looks a lot like your birdhouse. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. I love all your cards. Such detail Thanks for all the helpful hints. I have been wanted stitched rectangles as well. My local supplier cannot order from Ellen’s. I don’t shop on line. I have a list for Ellen’s shop too. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  18. I just recently found you through pinterest and just love seeing all your cards. I have been crafting for several years but just decided to start doing cards. Thank you for all of the inspiration!! Anything by Memory Box is gorgeous and I would love to have the dies. x

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  19. Love your cute cardinals and Wow! Such a real effect of winter, really caught my eyes! And the gorgeous frame really focused the whole scene, wanna love it!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  20. Another fantastic card! Feels just like Minnesota at this time of year. Thank you for the chance to win something nice- glad to know I’m not the only person to accidently buy two of the same thing- 🙂

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  21. Such a beautiful winters scene Kitty. All the layers and accents you added really make it look snowy and cold. Well done!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Absolutely gorgeous Kittie. I love birds & birdhouses & your wonderful wintery scene. Memory Box, Impression Obsession & your AMAZING creativity, it doesn’t get any better than that. I also really like the little pictures with the links to all the supplies you use for each card below your post. How DO you do that !!!
    You are an inspiration, Janie

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  23. PERFECT winter scene Kittie!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!! Will be looking too for those cardinals – LOL!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  24. You have created yet another beautiful scene with this birdhouse. I think the flower soft makes it so wintery. Perfect for that little bird! Love.

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  25. Kittie, every time I see the flower soft on a card, I say to myself, you MUST try it….2016 will hopefully be my year to do it…lol
    Another stunning card… we don’t have the snow but we’ve got birds all over…
    I so love this card…thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity….

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  26. Thank you for describing just how you make your beautiful cards. Not all designers go into that detail and it is so helpful, especially the extra tips. This card is perfection, as far as I am concerned!

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  27. I live south of you and have not had to put on long pants yet:) I do like looking at winter scenes but I don’t like to be cold. I’m glad I am not the only one to order double items, I guess it’s the excitement of new crafty goodness.

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  28. This is one of my favorite cards eva!
    I live in Massachusetts and I have a ton of cardnials daily, truly a beautiful bird
    And I am using flower soft for snow…its very pretty using… hard to find in this area
    Your very talented.

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  29. Kittie, I love the way the branches look, I don’t think they’re muddled at all. You do amazing work and are quite an inspiration to me!

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  30. Such a gorgeous card!!! Makes me feel cold just looking at it… very wintry!!! It is very cold here anyway… down to zero last night so I was already cold! LOL!! I don’t own any of the “stitched” dies from any company, so thanks so much for the chance to win your blog candy!!!!!

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  31. good afternoon, Kittie. I had to chuckle a little about ordering twice, I have done that too myself. so those extra become parts of gifts. shopping early they might say. I love the frame you used for your scene, that’s one thing I don;t have in my dies. I love how you incorporated the scene,just gorgeous. the flower soft makes it look real with snow. and the accent of cardinals is prefect too. You amaze me every day. …….LOL

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  32. Oh what a beautiful card!!! I love it so much in fact I think I might have to case it if you don’t mind? I would love to win your blog candy and to announce the winner on my 31st wedding anniversary no less. WOW! That would be wonderful!!! Good Luck everyone!!

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  33. What a beautiful card! I love that leafy frame, and the red pieces against the blue sky are perfect. Thank you for sharing today and always!

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  34. Kitty,
    As always your blog continues to inspire me into a different level of card making. I am now doing less stamping (although my friend Jenny Gropp inspires me to do more Copic coloring through stamping) and more die cutting through the vendors you highlight on your blog. Thank you for providing this inspiration and creative energy.

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  35. Your flower soft looks exactly like what we have seen this past week with snow on all the branches. We do not have pretty red birds flying about, but have many other varieties of birds. Always love the detail on your projects and this one is no exception!!! Thanks for a chance to win your blog candy.

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  36. Oh don’t you hate when that happens!
    Kitty I really love all the cards you make with die cuts. I’m not a colorer so to just use die cuts is my favorite
    Oh and if you want some cold you can hand deliver the blog candy to me here up in northern Alberta!
    Have a lovely week!

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  37. Holy canoli! This is spectacular! I think the white flower soft you added created a gorgeous texture and added to the scene card in an amazing way. I love all the dimension and I almost feel like it’s frosty just looking at your creation. TFS and inspiring! Hugs, Kristina

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  38. Your winter scene is beautiful and looks so real. I have learned so much from looking at your work and descriptions of how you did it. I very much appreciate the effort you put into your detailed cards and your explanations. Thank you for all that you share. I’ve been following you for quite a while but I think this is my first comment.

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  39. Your cards are always amazing! I love the dimension and the snow on the branches! Thanks for sharing and your all your inspiration.

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  40. How lovely! Pictures of snowy birdhouses and cardinals are among my favorites, and you have captured them beautifully. I think the flower soft is a great accent.

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  41. This is a BEAUTIFUL card, as Always! The snow on the branches looks so real.
    Thank you for sharing instructions on how you make the card. I have used many of your tips in my card making.

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  42. Beautiful snowy scene! I love your card! I haven’t seen the Sizzix Big Shot Express yet. I’ll have to Google it. Thanks for the chance!

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  43. Dear Kittie,
    I say “ditto” to all of the wonderful things said above!!! Thank you for the chance to win the stitched rectangles. I’ve actually had my eye on them for some time and would be thrilled to win them. Thanks again for sharing your talent and inspiring us all.

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  44. Kittie, what a beautiful winter card. Love the contrast of the white and red. I’ve been following your blog for a while and have learned so much from the creativity you share with us. I have so wanted some of the stitched dies so hoping I can play with some soon. Hint, hint!! Does it count that my birthday is tomorrow??? lol
    Again, thanks for all you share! We are blessed!!
    Catherine Kraft

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  45. Gorgeous! Framing the scene with the Poppystamps Leafy Frame is brilliant. The contrast between the white and red is very striking. So sweet of you to offer blog candy.

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  46. I love your beautiful card Kitty! Another stunner and so inspirational. Thank you for posting your beautiful cards so often! Love looking at your web sight every morning to see all of your awesome cards!

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  47. Beautiful framing of that bird house, love the snowy branch and birds!! We are having a deep freeze her in Southern Illinois, brrrr, but no snow, the last system missed us. I have been eyeing those dies but were a little too much for me, what an exciting give a way!!

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  48. Kittie – your cards are always mini masterpieces! The people who receive them are lucky indeed! I love the use of red and white – just looks so clean and the red just pops. Thank you for the opportunity to win blog candy!

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  49. DIE-lightful card!!!
    LOVE the DELICATE layers, dimension, textures and SWEET scene!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and giving us the chance to win too 🙂

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  50. This is GORGEOUS, Kittie!!
    I truly LOVE your Winter scenes. You always know the Magic of a Winter Country to place on your cards.
    Watching your cards I imagine myself in a Winter Wonderland!!
    Thank you!! Hugs, Eva.

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  51. Kittie,
    Your talent is amazing! And your willingness to share what you do and how you do it blesses all of us who learn from you. Deepest gratitude!

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  52. Very lovely wintry scene. I actually quite like the look of the flower soft on the branches. Reminds me that I have a small pot that I should try using.

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  53. You make the most beautiful cards and I never get tired of looking at them. I love seeing all the techniques you use and the list of supplies so I can try it myself. Thank you!

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  54. I love birds and you surely caught a beautiful winter scene. Thank you so much for your gorgeous inspiration. I don’t know when I have enjoyed looking through someone’s creative ideas as much as this morning. Thank you!

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  55. Kittie, your card is so beautiful! I actually think the flower soft makes it look so realistic and not muddled…it’s perfect! I love to read how you make your cards and appreciate all the detailed information. Thank you!

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  56. Kittie, I love all your cards, no matter the subject or the season! You also take the time to tell us how you make them–Bonus! Thanks for sharing your talents and goodies!

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