Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Christmas Creatures

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!


I've die cut this Delightful Deer (retired MFT-sorry) from a snippet of Neenah,
and colored him with Copics.

The background is Birch Tree Window from SSS die cut from Neenah
and colored with watercolor pencils.  I've placed it on a piece
of mixed media colored wet on wet with some Distress inks and a retired Stampin' Up ink.

The snowdrifts are die cut and some shadowing added with watercolor pencils.

Challenges:
Jingle Belles - Creature Feature
Pixies Snippet Playground - Use your snippets (deer, bird, snowdrifts)

 



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!



Card Recipe
Stamps:  Prancers (PB)
Ink:   Emerald Envy (ret. SU), Iced Spruce, Evergreen Bough (DI)
Paper:   Neenah, Emerald Envy (ret. SU)
Other:  Delightful Deer Die (ret. MFT), Birch Tree Window die (SSS), Stitched Snowdrifts Dies (MFT), Copics (E13, E23, E25, R29, R39), Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencil (grey), Chunky White Frantage (Stampendous)


30 comments:

JosieD said...

Sipping coffee and thinking I want a design with a nature theme to add to my Christmas card stash...popped onto your blog and there it is! I have the things to make a similar card but gonna add those magic Bonnie touches...the cardinal, snow banks, chunky frantage...and best of all, that perfect sentiment. Thank you for the inspiration and CASE.

Jo said...

This is my backyard scene ...except for the cardinal we have blue jays ;-)
I love all the dimension and your beautiful copic colouring. Sublime xx

Mac Mable said...

What a super cute card, love the design layout and the adorable deer and the lone little bird x.

Heather said...

I love any scene with trees but a wintery one like this with a glimpse of gorgeous colour is stunning. So beautifully designed, Bonnie.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A really beautiful card.
Faith x

Leslie Miller said...

The perfect Christmas card! So pretty, Bonnie!

Colleen said...

Bonnie, I have that exact piece all die cut and sitting on my desk! I love the added details with colored pencils...really makes it look like a real birch tree! And the stately deer and of course the Christmas cardinal bring it all together in the forest!

I Card Everyone said...

Bonnie your deer is colored so lifelike I thought he'd jump right into my lap!! I LOve that birch die!
Your creatures seem right at home on this gorgeous card!
=]

Dotty Jo said...

What a stunner, Bonnie. I love this, Jo x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

What a serene scene with the reindeer and cardinal among the birches, Bonnie!! Love it!!

Pat said...

This is fabulous Bonnie and love the look of the scene which die cuts into the card and together with the green behind and the die cut stitched snow slopes works beautifully, and what a sweet little cardinal and deer to finish the pretty scene. x

LeAnne said...

LOVE this little scene...that deer is adorable but my heart is fluttering over the cardinal! So sweet!

Ros Crawford said...

How adorable! I love that snow covered deer standing majestically with your cardinal looking down..

JoAnn said...
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JoAnn said...

I had an error in my typing so deleted my first comment. I love the scene you created with the birch trees die cut and delightful deer. The red cardinal pops against the white background. TFS

Jan said...

Beautifully done!!!! TFS!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!! This is one gorgeous Winter scene you've created Bonnie! I just love that birch tree die and your deer is so life like...lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Susan said...

Beautiful! Love the little window into the snowy background! That deer is adorable. And great colours!

Nstiz said...

What a beautiful job you did coloring your die cuts! You certainly added wonderful dimension to them with your shading. Love that deer too- one of the nicest one I've seen.

Sandy said...

Now this is a big WOW! of a card. I always want to do everything you do and so far I have not done a thing! Oh woe is me!!
Sandy xx

lauren bergold said...

oh what an amazing card, i love absolutely everything about this beauty! thanks for joining our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles!

Papercraft Boutique said...

This snowy birch forest scene is so pretty, Bonnie! Adding the snowdrifts to the forest is such a great idea. Your deer is adorable, and the red cardinal is a wonderful accent!
Hideko xx

Sarn said...

What a gorgeous Christmas card Bonnie. Love this.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

TK said...

Wonderful die and wonderful scene, just love those birch tress

Trina P. said...

I just got that birch die and can’t wait to use it especially after seeing your beautiful card! The colour panel you placed behind it is so pretty and really makes the birch scene pop. Wonderful colouring of the trees and deer, too.

Vicky Hayes said...

Love the irregular shape of the aperture and the stunning colours behind it. It makes a wonderful background for your deer. Vicky x

Loll said...

Your Christmas card is so pretty, Bonnie! LOVE the colour of the background with the falling snow. The bird is so sweet, but it's that reindeer that steals the show. He is adorable. Darn that it's retired! xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

love it!!
xx Karen

Di said...

Gosh Bonnie - what a stunning Christmas card. Love all the die cutting and how unusual the background colour is. It works so well!

Hugs

Di xx

BożenA said...

Great winter scene. I love the watercolor background and the beautiful splashing. Very realistic appearance of falling snow. And the deer is very proud :-)
xx