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Today I created a card with Newton's Nook Designs Whispering Pines and Simply Seasonal. I love that Jennifer Jackson designed the set to make watercolor evergreens easy to achieve. For more on my card check out my video.
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oh my goodness Jess this is SO SWEET!!!! I love how you've pulled together this whole scene and the varying colors of the trees make it feel more realistic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card. Makes you feel like you are right there...out in the woods on a crisp winter day. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteLove the whole wintry scene with your beautiful trees, Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSweet Scene, thanks for sharing! :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene! Looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteA card anyone would be excited to get. The color values on the trees are perfection. Love love love!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Can't wait for my "Whispering pine " stamps to arrive now! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the scene:-)
ReplyDeleteLike the forest scene.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
A gorgeous winter forest scene that makes me want to bundle up and join the sweet dogs for a walk. So pretty; so peaceful! Thank you for being part of Taheerah's fabulous Advent series!
ReplyDelete~carol
Oh those trees! Love it
ReplyDeleteI love your card! I'm so glad that I've just ordered the Whispering Pines strap set now!
ReplyDeleteAww...this is so sweet!!
ReplyDeletethere is so much depth in this card.
ReplyDeleteThe scenery is beautiful.
thanks for sharing.
I love love love this! The water coloring is gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteOh how cute are those two furry friends looking into the forest! Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully serene!
ReplyDelete<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
I'm headed down to the craft room and try creating a forest like yours - awesome feeling of serenity in your scene!
ReplyDeleteNice winter forest!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful forest scene, Jess! Love this stamp set from NND :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Love the forest. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just love the kitty and pup silhouettes in the snow looking into that beautiful forest of trees! Love this pretty card!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering what those two doggy friends are thinking of doing!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY Card!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Have a GREAT Day!!
Beautiful scene.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for my tree set - this is so beautiful - thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully made
ReplyDeletecard and the little
critters on it are
delightful!
Carla from Utah
Really pretty card and I love the "snow" glittery look with the perfect pearls sprayed on. Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, Jess! You've rocked the Whispering Pines set lately!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene card!! Love the stamping!! Very nice!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Your scene is so beautiful! Thank you too for the video.
ReplyDeleteThanks SO much for the video, not only did I learn a lot about how to create a background and foreground, but I also learned that Bob Ross's videos are available on Hulu! I used to watch him as amid on PBS all the time and would love the chance to be able to watch him again as an adult. Thank you for participating in this fun Advent hop. I really enjoy seeing who is behind the door each day and learning from and getting inspired by each of you.
ReplyDeleteLovely forest of trees...very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThose little silhouettes gazing out at the Christmas tree forest are just a delight, Jess ... such a sweet scene! Anita :)
ReplyDeletevery preaceful woodland scene.
ReplyDeleteWow!! The trees are gorgeous!! I love the scene you created!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest card EVER! I love the dog and cat between the trees! Just amazing!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
WOW, Jessica. I love how your forest has come alive. Very nice outcome! Great tips in there as well. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThose little critters looking into your beautiful forest are just too cute. Great card, Jess!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet scene!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful scene with all those trees! Thank you so much for being a special part of my event Jess! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove your forrest, it turned out so nice. Great scene with the silhouette pets.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty car Jessica. Lovely scene. Those trees are amazing.
ReplyDeleteSweet card. Those little critters look like they're just awestruck by the beauty of the forest. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis card is great. I'm glad you did a video, I wasn't sure how to acquire the multi color look on the trees. I just love the puppy and kitty!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! What a great use of the Whispering Pines stamp set! I think it has to go on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful pine forest card!
ReplyDeleteLove those tree images - such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteFun! Love the forest scene you created....and the rounded corners too! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Love all the trees ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful variegated trees and the sweet dog and cat!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful holiday scene!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your card. A must have set!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous forest of fir trees!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done!
Beautiful wintery scene! The trees look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe trees look fantastic but the little cat and dog really top it off :)
ReplyDeleteOut of the 3 cards I love the peacefulness you've achieved in the dog and cat sitting watching the forest. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! WOW!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely festive scene, beautifully done. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... What a gorgeous and very lovely card!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow what a lovely scene ... I love it !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! The ribbon at the top is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteSuch a serene scene! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun scene!!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely card!!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty, pretty! Love the water-colored look!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet scene -- love the doggy and kitty silhouettes! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors on the trees. Such a sweet scene, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful scene this is!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card and FABULOUS tutorial Jess - it was FUN to watch you ink up your forest, LOVE the colour and depth!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for sharing your INKY INSPIRATION!!!
Terrific card Jess! The dog and cat just make me smile and I love the flirty font.
ReplyDeleteLovely scene! TFS
ReplyDeleteThis stamp sure is a winner, and you made it proud (as usual!)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely with the repeated stamping of the trees, and the pets looks fun.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I think you're very talented. Merry Christmas Jess!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the Christmas trees.
ReplyDeleteGreat scene,.
ReplyDeleteLove the card!!! Thanks for including the video detailing the creation!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet scene and card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the scene on your card.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Made me smile. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your card!:)
ReplyDeleteLove the scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI just love how the animals are looking upon the scene.
ReplyDeleteSoo pretty and visually dimensional with the different shades of green in the forest. Love
ReplyDeleteFantastic forest scene, amazing with those shades, so much depth. The little pet silhouettes are adorable.
ReplyDeletelove the trees!! and the red/white stripe across the top just makes it pop!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteVery very nice card!
ReplyDeleteVery very nice card!
ReplyDeleteCool scene!!
ReplyDeletepretty winter scene and love the pop of red in the ribbon
ReplyDeleteI love the forest scene, especially the silhouette of the dog and cat!
ReplyDeleteGreat forest!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love this card!
ReplyDeletegreat card
ReplyDeleteThe card really draws you in... as a visitor along with the two animals looking into the forest - cool
ReplyDeleteBeautiful forest scene!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteCute card. Great use of the products and design!
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
Love the forest! makes you feel like you are on a walk with them! Blessings, Melitta
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - thanks for the video too!! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteVery peaceful, could almost hear the wind thru the trees!
ReplyDeleteTerrific, you really got the forest effect!
ReplyDeleteloved this video and the techniques used. the forest looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteSweet little scene!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I enjoyed the video very much!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I'm waiting for the whispering pines set to come back in stock so I can buy it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love tutorials!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet scene! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the forrest!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, serene card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI loved the stamp before I saw what you did with it, and now I really love the stamp. Thanks so much for sharing your process as well as the 'mistake' correction; that's what helps us newer card makers the most. I thought the card was done, but the pop of red and white really made it complete! Beautiful. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI had been looking for trees and now I found them. Love what you did HUGS
ReplyDeleteLove the little critters enjoying the beautiful scene.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration. I can't wait to get "Whispering pines" to play with that stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove your technique. Great card.
ReplyDeleteSweet card. Love the trees. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the scene and silhouette
ReplyDeleteThis is very sweet!! I love wintry scenery on cards..I haven't tried to create one myself but yours is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove this adorable scene you created!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! I think the little silhouette images add a lot to the design. Thank you for the video tutorial.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the different shades of colour in the trees. :-)
ReplyDeletegreat scene
ReplyDeleteLove the card! Thanks for the techniques!
ReplyDeleteVery cute... Always love clusters of trees
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love this stamp set! Such a beautiful scene! I enjoyed watching your video too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to make the video. I love your forest.
ReplyDeleteLove the trees. Great card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great video. I love the trees and you did a beautiful job watercoloring them. And the pop of red was the perfect addition1
ReplyDeleteI saw this stamp set when it first came out. It was different than the usual "Newton" style but I really liked it! Your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like the use of the rounded corners. Something different.
ReplyDeleteWonderful,gorgeous,unique Christmas card,it's awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the forest you created. The pop of color at the top was genius. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLovely winter forest scene. The cat and dog are the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, I love this stamp set, I am waiting fro it to come back in stock.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!! I love this project!
ReplyDeleteaww i love the animal buddies!
ReplyDeleteThis card made me smile. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love the wee silhouettes, perfect touch!
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