Monday, November 7, 2016

Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial

Hello friends! We had a very mild autumn, but the weather has turned and this morning the snow was falling down really fast. All our winter gear is now out and we have been playing in the snow. It is a new thing for Leo, since he is too small to remember the snow from last year. He enjoys it a lot, with the exception of all the thick clothes he has to wear.


It is Monday and this week we have a Shine Bright Like a Diamond theme at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Since it is the first Monday of a new month the team is showcasing a specific designer/company, and this week it is Tim Holtz. Don't miss all the inspiration posted by the team. You don't have to use Tim Holtz products to join in, but it is always fun if you do. The SSS Monday blog also has a new fantastic look. 

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I love doing winter projects, and one of my favourte things is to create snow in different ways, so for this week I made a winter wonderland shadow box, filled with snow and some really cute inhabitants. It is very glittery and shiny and I will show you a bunch of different ways in which you can create the look of snow, and not only for 3-D projects. Let's start.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I used a Vignette Box House as my base and coated it in a couple of layers of white gesso.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I wanted to use the lovely cottage from the Scribble Woodland set as a backdrop to my forest scene, but since it is very hard to stamp inside the box and on the rough surface of the Vignette Box House, I stamped it on Tim's tissue paper instead. I also wanted to extend the forest a little and added trees from the Scribbly Christmas set. They work great together with the sketchbook style of the cottage stamp.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Stamp the Birch background repeatedly on tissue paper.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Apply Gloss Multi Medium to the box, working one section at a time. Place the tissue paper on top and add another layer of medium on top of the tissue paper.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
The top shelf and edges were covered with the Birch stamped tissue paper.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
When the gel is dry, you can start painting the scene. I used a mix of Distress Paint and Dina Wakley's white paint. Don't worry if you cover up some of the stamping. The sides were painted with white, Pumice Stone and Pearl.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I added back some details with a marker.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Next, I painted some Pearl Metallic paint on the snowy areas, but not everywhere. I also added snow details to the roof, trees and sky with Glacier White Enamel Accents.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
The new small trees are so cute. I used the Small Woodland Tree Lot and Mini Woodland Tree Lot. They were painted white with Picket Fence.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
And then added some Pearl on the branches. It is hard to capture the effect on photo.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Aren't these new decorative deer so cute? I coloured them with Latte alcohol ink. Simply drip it on.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I wanted the idea-ology pinecones to be white and coloured them with Snow Cap alcohol ink.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Next apply a generous amount of white Texture Paste to the bottom of the box as snow. Press the trees into the paste and add some on top of them too. Press the pinecones into the paste. Cover everything with Rock Candy glitter and you have wonderful looking snow.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I also added paste to the top of the house and pressed a few 28 Lilac Lane sequins into it before covering with glitter.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
There is also paste along the top shelf of the box and a bit on the shelf itself.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I also made a little dome, which is not glued to the box. I thought I would take it out at Christmas and hang it in our tree. The dome was given some snow with Snow Cap ink. Inside I placed a bit of Texture Paste and a few sequins and one of the small deer. Sprinkle the paste with Rock Candy glitter. The dome was really hard to photograph since my camera didn't want to focus on the deer through all that snow.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I made a little snowball lantern from pom poms.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
A few sequins are placed on the top shelf too.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Here you can see that I painted the sides of the box with a little white, Pumice Stone and pearl paint. I love Birch trees.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Press the deer into the snow. I also added some Glacier White Enamel Accents to the deer, as snow.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Here's a closer look at the pinecones.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
The scene has a lot of depth with the thick layer of snow in the front and cottage in the back.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
Here's a better look of the Enamel Accent snow on the cottage and trees. I like to mix different textures of snow.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
The snow on the trees and falling from the sky adds to the winter feeling of the scene.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
From the top, the box looks like this. The deer are placed towards the front of the box, for the sake of creating a sense of perspective.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
I think you might see the shine of the Rock Candy snow a little better on this photo. For another example of making snow in this manner, check out my Winter Church tutorial.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
The sides of the box looks like this. You can also add more decorations to them, if you'd like to.

Layers of ink - Deer Winter Shadow Box Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology embellishments.
This little scene combined some of my favourite things: trees, houses, snow, shadow box, and making nature scenes. Since it isn't Christmas themed, it can be displayed all through winter. 

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy stamping!

Anna-Karin

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19 comments:

  1. This is amazing, Anna-Karin!! So many gorgeous details and amazing techniques! I could look at it for days.

    Cathie ♥

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  2. Oh my goodness what a beautiful winter scene and I suspect that the view from your window is as snowy as this! ;-) the whole design of this is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE it :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  3. Oh My! This is such a lovely scene and I loved seeing how it all came together! Chrisx

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  4. Such a beautiful and peaceful winter scene you've made Anna-Karin! Love all of the wonderful details on the frame! Maura xx

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  5. Absolutely love that! The birch pattern on the external walls is amazing. I love the idea of stamping on tissue paper and make the stamping go out on the other walls. Great colors and each of this small elements. I really adore that project. Hugs, Marzena

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  6. Oh wow, Anna-Karin! This project is amazing! So clever that you've first stamped on tissue paper and then adhered it to the shadow box! The deer look gorgeous! So much detail is in here! Stunning! Hugs, Sandra

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  7. oh my garshness!! This is so gorgeous! You've inspired me... shadow boxes are my favorite and I haven't seen these deer and pinecones before... I need all of these things... awesome!

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  8. I enjoyed this journey into a winter wonderland! Awesome! The vintage feel rocks, and you added the right amount if whimsy with the pom-poms and sequins... love this project.

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  9. Wow, wow, wow and WOW!!! :)
    I adore your project Anna-Karin, this adorable Christmas shadow box is really a brilliant make. Every detail is so gorgeous and cleverly thought, arranged or made.. Loving your snow too, thanks for your tip of covering texture paste with clear rock candy! The effect is fabulous. And this new snow enamel looks interesting.. thank you for the great tutorial and all these beautiful and charming photos!!!
    Hugs from me xx

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  10. Anna-Karin, you have totally floored me with your winter scene! I adore everything about it, but that snow and the deer are at the top of the list! Sweet, whimsical detail of pom-poms and sequins! Your painting is perfect with those must have stamps and I can feel the chill already! Hugs!

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  11. So cool, Anna-Karin! I love the way you added snow to the deer :)


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  12. FAbulous winter scene! I love so much how you altered the wooden vignette box house, Love your tutorial! Barbara

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  13. What a beautiful winter scene...this is just gorgeous Anna-Karin and such a clever use of combining stamps with the vignette box ~ it's a real treat and so pretty! :)

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  14. love your Christmas house Anna-Karin...so much gorgeousness and detail...enjoy your time in the snow...we don't have snow yet but it is so cold that it can't be too far away...hugs kath xxx

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  15. Wow.. love love love you Christmas house, Anna-Karin. All the details and embellishments are so beautiful! Such a great inspiration! :)

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  16. WOW...this is fabulous! LOVE the stamped scene as the backdrop and the deer front and center. LOVE the pinecones! LOVE the sequins! LOVE the outside of the box. Gorgeous scene! So glad to be back.

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  17. A magical scene! I, too, love how you painted the outside of the box. I need to go back through and read your how to again. You always give very helpful tips!

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  18. Hi Anna, me again. I made the shadow box following your queues. First time I tried something like this. It was fun. I did't have all the stuff you had but still like how it turned out. I tweeted a photo of my project. thanks as always for sharing.

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