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Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans!

Are you ready to dive into a fun and creative project? Today, I’m sharing how to create a gorgeous Winter Character Wall Hanging that is perfect for your seasonal home decor.Winter Character Wall Hanging crafted by Katelyn Spencer, featuring layered trees, a bird, pinecones, and the quote 'Winter forms our character and brings out our best.' Created with Simply Stated Design's Winter Birds Collection and showcased by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine This project features the Winter Birds Collection from Simply Stated Design, dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs, and adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Grab your favorite winter beverage, and let’s get started!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Materials Needed:


Step 1: Prepare Your Paper Elements

Begin by die-cutting the 4” Indented Rectangle from Paper 1 and the 4 ½” Indented Rectangle from Paper 3 of the Winter Birds Collection. These layered rectangles will form the base of your wall hanging.Two rectangular die-cut papers, one featuring snowflakes and the other a snowy tree scene, prepared as base layers for the Winter Character Wall Hanging project by Katelyn Spencer, using Simply Stated Design's Winter Birds Collection


Step 2: Fussy Cut Your Ephemera

From the Winter Birds Bird Ephemera, cut out the black bird with a brown body and pinecone bunch.Fussy-cut bird and pinecone ephemera from the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design, prepared for the Winter Character Wall Hanging project, featured by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Next, fussy cut elements from the Trees Ephemera (large tree scene, large tree, medium tree, and small tree) and the Essentials Ephemera (tag, snowflake banner, wood circle, and “Winter Forms Our Character” quote).Fussy-cut trees, tag, snowflake banner, circular frame, and the 'Winter forms our character' quote from the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design for the Winter Character Wall Hanging project, featured by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.


Step 3: Layer Your Background

Adhere the smaller rectangle to the larger rectangle using E-Z Runner Permanent Tape. Add the right tree scene to the bottom-right corner and the left tree scene slightly above the center-left of the rectangle.Layered background with fussy-cut trees, pinecones, and winter scene ephemera from the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design, assembled for the Winter Character Wall Hanging project, featured by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.


Step 4: Add Dimension

Layer the wood circle, snowflake banner, and tag onto your background, creating visual interest. Use 3D Foam Squares to raise some elements, like the tag, for added dimension.Layered background featuring a textured tag, circular frame, and additional winter ephemera from the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design for the Winter Character Wall Hanging project, showcased by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.


Step 5: Assemble the Trees and Bird

Position the large, medium, and small trees around your layout using a mix of foam squares and tape for varied heights. Finish by adding the bird ephemera for a whimsical touch. Layered design featuring fussy-cut trees, a bird, and winter ephemera from the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design, arranged on the Winter Character Wall Hanging project, showcased by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.


Step 6: Attach the Quote and Finishing Touches

Secure the “Winter Forms Our Character” quote to the bottom-right corner using 3D Foam Squares. Punch two holes at the top of the hanging and thread twine through them to complete your project.Completed Winter Character Wall Hanging featuring layered trees, a bird, and a quote with added twine for hanging. Created with the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design and showcased by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.


Close-Up Details

Here are some detailed shots of the finished wall hanging for inspiration! Close-up images showcasing detailed layering of trees, bird, pinecones, and the quote 'Winter forms our character and brings out our best' on the Winter Character Wall Hanging, created with the Winter Birds Collection by Simply Stated Design and featured by Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope this Winter Forms Our Character Wall Hanging tutorial inspires you to get creative and craft your own stunning wall decor. Don’t forget to share your creations with us!

Happy Crafting,

Katelyn, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing glasses and a blazer, smiling in a professional headshot for Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.
Katelyn Spencer

You can find more of my work on my blog at: http://www.katelyngrosart.blogspot.ca



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  1. Christine Kiehl Reply

    Winter beautiful indeed. I sure do love all of Altenew’s products! Wonderful winter wall hanging!

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