Good Thursday morning. I have a bright and cheerful die cut tree and birdhouse scene to share with you today using several dies by Rubbernecker stamps. I used the Winter Tree, Picket Fence, Bird House, Small Ivy, Flower Buds, Tiny Flower Buds, Tall Terracotta Pots, Small Birds, Flower Stems and Grass. I really like all the red and green against the soft blue background.
The Tree
- Cut the tree using Kraft cardstock.
- Swipe the Antique Linen ink pad directly to the tree to color and heat set.
- Cut six small ivy sections using green cardstock and color the branches using a Light Walnut Copic marker.
- Cut several sections of the individual leaves from the Small Ivy die using green cardstock.
- Attach the individual ivy leaves to the tree branches using glossy accents.
- Apply glossy accents to the small ivy sections and attach them to key spots on the back of the tree to create depth and fullness.
- Cut tiny flowers using red cardstock, form with the tiny tipped stylus and molding pad and attach to the branches using glossy accents.
Coloring the Flower Pots
- Cut the flower pots using yellow cardstock.
- Apply Wild Honey ink using a mini applicator to cover the flower pots.
- Apply Rusty Hinge and Vintage Photo ink using mini applicators to shade and create the appearance of terracotta.
The Flower Arrangements
- Cut several sections of the small ivy.
- Cut the flowers using red cardstock.
- Form the flowers using a small tipped stylus and molding pad.
- Attach the ivy sections to the back of the pots using glossy accents.
- Attach the flowers to the ivy using glossy accents to fill in the arrangements.
The Birdhouse and Birds
- Cut the birdhouse using red cardstock.
- Cut the roof and and base sections using white cardstock.
- Attach the roof to the house using small pieces of mounting tape.
- Attach the base section to the house using glossy accents.
- Cut the birds using red cardstock and color their beaks using a black marker.
- Gently form the birds using the round tipped stylus and molding pad.
The Fence, Grass and Card Base
- Cut the blue scene base 5.00″ x 3.75″.
- Cut two sections of fence using white cardstock
- Cut one section of grass using green cardstock.
- Attach the main fence posts to the end of the fence using glossy accents.
- Trim the fence sections to fit the scene and attach to the base using mounting tape.
- Trim the grass section to fit the scene and attach using strips of mounting tape.
Assemble the Die Cut Tree and Birdhouse Scene
- Cut several tiny pieces of mounting tape and attach to the upper back sections of the tree.
- Apply double stick tape to the lower trunk portion of the tree.
- Tuck the tree in behind the fence and attach to the card base.
- Apply mounting tape to the back of the birdhouse and attach to the scene base.
- Apply small pieces of mounting tape to the back of the flower pots and tuck them in behind the grass.
- Apply tiny pieces of mounting tape to the back of the birds and attach them to the scene.
- Cut several flower stems and tuck them in behind the grass and attach with glossy accents.
- Finish by attaching ivy leaves and tiny flowers to the birdhouse.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my die cut tree and birdhouse scene card. It was lots of fun to make. Thank you for coming by and as always I appreciate your supportive comments.
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Lovin’ those ivy cards! Double duty dies for sure.
Another fabulous scene you have created, I love the fence and aren’t you clever to use the ivy in your tree, it looks terrific, such great dimension and always love your pot of flowers!
Good morning, Kittie; a beautiful scene. love the detail of flowers an birds. they make the whole picture come alive with joy. makes one want to walk through the open gate an share its beauty. just gorgeous……..hugs