This is my second project for the IC472 challenge. I was inspired by the Shoe Box Dioramas. I have made many winter scenes like this but never thought to put one in a box. I had an empty Russell Stover Chocolate Covered Cherry box (I have no idea how it got empty) : ) and thought I would try my hand creating a diorama with the Bendi snow drifts and trees inside the box. There are four layers of crimped ground snow inside. The back section is attached to the back of the box with double layer of mounting tape. As I attached the layers coming forward I cut each one just a tad wider than the one before which allowed there to be a larger bend with each one. I attached each one to the one behind it with double layers of mounting tape attached on each side.
I applied glue to all the trees and pine sprigs and sprinkled with white flower soft. All the trees were attached with layers of mounting tape. I colored the bunnies and tucked them into the scene attaching with mounting tape. The cardinals were added to bring a festive touch of red to the scene.
I'll send this to my wonderful MIL. I have sent her Christmas houses, Christmas villages, and all kind of flower and scene cards and she keeps all of them on her entertainment center all year long. It touches my heart. I know she will love this diorama.
Paper: Embossed Woodgrain, White, Red, Green, Blue
Paper Size: Box 5.75" Square x 1.5" Deep
Ink: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo
Accessories: Impression Obsession Tree Frame, Fir Tree Set, Rabbits, Birch Trees (Cardinals), Fir Sprigs, Mounting Tape, Glossy Accents, Crafter's Pick Ultimate Glue, Flower Soft, Wave and Straight Crimper
Techniques: Dimensional Die Cut Scene, Diorama, Bendi
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Sat, Dec 20, 2014 @ 7:06 AM
Oh gosh Kittie! This is amazing! What a gorgeous shadow box 3-D picture!! I love all your beautiful layers inside! I have to try this now...see what you've done! LOL! You ARE an enabler you know! I usually ask my local stamp store lady for all the dies you have used and if I can't get them there I go to Ellen Hudson's site! I do have a bit of a die addiction problem but that is beside the point! LOL!
I just love this card!!!
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Sat, Dec 20, 2014 @ 9:19 AM
A sight to behold and the centerpiece of anyone's Christmas card display, for sure, Kittie. Your work is incredible and this card has the feeling of those gorgeous pop-up books like one finds at the MET in NYC.