Secret Forest Christmas Card with Snow Drifts and Stamped Animals

A project from our live show THE ART OF CARDISTRY - Join me for my Creative Card Session with all my wonderful USA following - Broadcast 24th Oct 23 · 24/10/2023 · watch it from 15:00

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Create a charming Christmas card featuring a winter woodland scene with stamped deer and foliage against torn paper snow drifts. The design uses soft neutral tones with a teal border, layering white paper to create depth as the animals peek through the snowy landscape. Finish with white embossed details and colorless glitter for a subtle sparkle effect.

You will need

839593 - HSN - Secret Forest CollectionSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Tear pieces of white card randomly to create jagged snow drift shapes. Use both the torn edges for different effects, as both sides can be reused.

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2. 

   Stamp the deer image from the Secret Forest collection in black ink onto white card, positioning it as if standing behind the first snow drift layer.

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3. 

   Stamp the laying-down deer image in black ink on the lower portion of the card front to create a second focal point in your winter scene.

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4. 

   Stamp small shrub and grass details in black ink around the animals to fill in the landscape and anchor them in the scene.

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5. 

   Colour the stamped stags with brown watercolour. Add shadow to the eyes, ears, and around the base of each deer, leaving a light halo on the face.

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6. 

   Apply glue along the edges of the torn snow drift pieces. Sprinkle colourless glitter over the wet glue to create a sparkling snow effect.

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7. 

   Adhere the vellum layer to the card front using a tape pen. Apply adhesive in random places around the edges and design to avoid visible adhesive showing through the translucent vellum.

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8. 

   Apply adhesive to the back of the layered panel. Mount it onto a white card base, then layer onto a green card for the final backing.

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9. 

   Add a sentiment banner reading 'love you more' near the base of the card, positioning it centrally below the snow drift to complete your design.

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Tips from the show

• Tearing card forward creates a jagged edge perfect for snow effects.
• Use colorless glitter so it doesn't fight with your card design and looks like crushed glass when dry.
• Stamp animals at different heights and angles to create a natural woodland scene.

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