Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.25 x 4
Card Face:
I started this card by selecting a patterned paper for the card face that would work with the stencil.
- I laid it on my grip mat, positioned the stencil, and applied navy ink over all exposed areas. I used a firm hand and applied lots of ink outside the oval, allowing some of the pattern to peek through the ink around the deer. (This detail works well with the fully exposed patterned paper where the stencil blocked the ink .)
- I used a punch on each corner to create shape and interest.
Other:
- I stamped the ornaments using metallic silver ink, and used a coordinating die to cut them out. Although they seem white in the picture, they are actually silver.
- I looked through my sentiment binder and selected “merry, ” pre-cut from silver cardstock.
Assembly
- I centered and glued the card face onto the card base.
- I glued the ornaments below the antlers and used a white gel pen to create the string.
- I glued the “merry” in place, as shown.
- I added a tiny red gem to the center of each ornament, and to each corner as well.
Final Thoughts:
I love the combination of this stencil with this paper – they work so well together. The ornaments hanging from the antlers provide a light-hearted, whimsical touch.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: (see images below)
Deer Portrait, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps/ Dies: Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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Deer Portrait
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