I clearly am in love with making these winter scenes!! Using our inspiration site (IC474), I saw this image and immediately thought of my birch stencil: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/426082814719050110/
On my card front I blended the inks through the stencil, then die cut all the pieces (holiday apertures gives me the stitched rectangular opening), stamped the sentiment and assembled, using dimensional tape to create a 3D shadow box look. The trees and snowflakes are die cut from white cs with glitter flourishes which look lovely IRL. Loving how these turned out, and am getting stocked up for my winter birthdays!! I'm linking to CAS305 as in welcoming a NEW day in our New Year!
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Sat, Jan 03, 2015 @ 8:36 PM
I thought of that stencil, too and almost used it. I am so glad you did. This is lovely! I am sort of having a hard time giving up making winter cards. too. I may have to go use this stencil after all.
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26123
Sun, Jan 04, 2015 @ 3:23 AM
This is a beautiful winter scene! Your colours peaking through your trees look lovely. The 'stitched' detailing really augments your framing. This is definitely a keeper!!
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Sun, Jan 04, 2015 @ 10:21 AM
Wow - the colors on this are amazing! Great winter birthday card! Hugz
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Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7619
Mon, Jan 05, 2015 @ 2:29 PM
LOVE this winter scene Maura! Beautiful birch tree stencil and gorgeous mix of colours for the background. The trees, snowhill and snowflakes on the front of the card really add texture and depth. So amazing!