GROVE DEER & Tools

 

GROVE DEER

This card uses the dies from the Grove Deer to create a scene – daytime or night, any season and for any occasion.  This Die sent is part of the Grassy GroveBundle which includes the Grassy Grove stamps and dies.  It is found on page 47 of the Jan – Jun Mini Catalog 2022.  The Grove Dies include the tree scene and two deer, that I’ve used in today’s card, and a deer, trees, greenery that coordinate with a cling stamp set, Grassy Grove.   Click on the PINK words which link you to these Stampin' Up! products in my online store.  

The Take Your Pick Tool is a necessity for this project, as you can see the many little bits of cardstock that need to be weeded out. 

The Mini Cut & Emboss Machine is so convenient for this die set.  I can put the two little deer in the tree scene and cut them out all at once.  For those of you not familiar with the Mini, you’ll want to own this machine (non-electric) as it is very light weight, easily portable, and small to store. 

When I first saw this die set, I thought of using the photos I once took to make photo notecards. Here's some ideas:

The size of this trees die is 3 1/16” high x 4 ¾” wide, so the card will be assembled in landscape view. Use an A2 card (4 ¼” x 5 ½” – landscape, with the fold at the top).  I used Daffodil Delight cardstock for the base; Basic Black for the Grove die and deer; and a piece of the New Horizons Designer Series Papers for the sun background.

The variations of the background are endless, depending what type of scene you are creating.

By using a 6” x 6” piece of Designer Series paper, its possible to get two backgrounds for this die out of one piece.

Before you assemble your card, try some of the papers you have behind the Grove & Deer Die cut.   Also choose a lighter background color, such as Basic White or Crumb Cake.

Here are some of the Designer Series Papers that would create beautiful backgrounds:

New Horizons, p. 43 in Mini catalog

The Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper could look like an evening sky (in my interpretation), p. 49 in the Mini.

Specialty Papers with the white die cut could resemble a snowy sky or a heavenly s

To create depth, attach dimensionals between the die cut and background layers.

Beauty of the Earth papers can be used for various seasons, p. 10 in the Annual Catalog (soon to expire May 1, 2022)

White cardstock creates a winter scene.

The various papers make this die cut into Christmas scene. A sympathy card. A birthday card. Many More.  Its one of those designs that once you make one card with it, you don't want to do anything else! 

Here is a completed card designed by my friend Carol. Its stunning!   

 To get the most out of my die cut pieces, I often use the opposite piece as a stencil. I've done that with the black cardstock and the deer that I've cut out of it.  Then use the black piece as a stencil.  

You can tape it down with low tack tape if you want.  Use a sponge dauber to add ink, while holding the stencil piece firmly in place. 

The dauber will be easier to get the ink into the small cut out spaces instead of a blending brush. 

You could also use a Blender Pen or a Water Painter for a water color look. If you don't get too much ink on the cardstock, you can flip this stencil piece and make a deer print facing the opposite direction.   Here is the print I made on white.  

Another way to use this black cutout is as a layer itself!

 I made this bookmark with the image left from the scene above.

                                            

I'd love to see what you choose to put together for your version of this card. Please post a photo or send it to me in messenger.  Head over to Card Connoisseur on Face Book and post your card there too.   Note that this blog address spells CardConnoisSUEr a little differently that the word is spelled on the Face Book Page.

 

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