Hello everyone. With so many bird dies in the 2024 Winter Days collection, I have another “tweet” snowy scene bird Christmas card to share today.
All pieces were die cut from white and colored with distress inks (DI) using different techniques. Ink blending was done for the sparrow; ink smooshing watercolor paper before die cutting out for the foliage (the Wreath Sprigs were split from the tips with scissors as described in this post); direct-to-paper for the window.
DI used:
bird – Antique Linen, Lost Shadow, Black Soot, Spiced Marmalade (beak)
Wreath Sprigs – Rustic Wilderness
Eucalyptus – Iced Spruce
window – Gathered Twigs
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The Snowy Lantern snow piles were shaded with B000, BV000 and C1 Copic Sketc markers. Stripes of Stormy Sky DI was watercolored across a piece of Bristol paper for a window reflection effect. To give it even more authenticity, added acetate behind the window opening. Assembled the focal image arrangement then splattered it with diluted white gouache paint and colored the sprigs with a white Posca pen for a snowy look. Once dry, mounted it onto a white woodgrain panel and adhered the gold foil greetings white tab to finish.
And that does it for my card Thank you for joining me today. Have a wonderful day.
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Stunning card Trina, such a lifelike scene. The bird is adorable and the snow and window look so real! Cathy x
What a sweet bird at the window, Trina – such a detailed and beautiful scene!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
A really gorgeous card!!
I love this sweet sparrow and the snowy window scene! The wispy pine branches are so realistic! Another awesome card!
Such a lovely card, Trina. The time spent on all the techniques you used was well worth it. tfs
Gorgeous card and depth of color. I love the bird. So glad you shared your card with Die Cut Divas’ challenge this month.
I saw this as the winner at Peace on Earth and had to come take a closer look. This is such a beautiful card, Trina. I love birds and you made this one special by perching him on the window ledge.