OH DEER!
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
TUTORIALSTENCIL
9/21/20232 min read
This is such a great stencil set, but I rarely have occasion to use it. I was recently commissioned to make cards for a few follows retiring from a conservation group- and it was an immediate choice.
Let’s Get Started:
Card Base: 4.25 x 11, scored and folded at 5.5
Black Border: 4.25 x 5.5
Card Face: 3.75 x 5
This set has six section, and each one is comprised of both stencil and mask - SO many options! Before I could begin I had to decide which pieces would create my scene. I selected 3, and decided to use the stencils for most of the scene rather than the masks.
Card Face:
Using a medium blue ink I created the tree line way off in the distance: because I had previously selected my stencils I knew which one was "next" , and had a sense of how far down the ink had to come.
I removed that stencil and put the landscape portion down inthe appropriate spot. I deliberately chose a green that had some blue undertones: this allowed the two colours to blend more easily. I went back and forth between blue and green a couple of times at the top of the hills to blend the colours.
I removed the landscape stencil and added the foreground stencil to the card face. Using a soft, light green ink, I carried the foreground right to the bottom of the card face.
To finish the inking I removed that layer, and put the treeline mask in place: this covered the trees and protected them from any additional ink. I used the same blue ink on the sky that I had used for the treeline, but with a light hand.
I put the card face into my stamp positioner, and added the small deer in the foreground towards the right.
I also stamped the sentiment directly onto the card face.
Other:
I used a small oval die to cut out the sentiment. I added dimensional foam to the back.
Assembly:
I glued the black border layer to the card base, and then glued the card face on top of that.
I removed the backing from the dimensional foam and put the sentiment in place.
Final thoughts:
The card is so calm and serene - I like the suggestion of white between the treeline and the landscape as it feels like fog to me. I find this card very appealing. (hopefully the retiree did as well!)
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It's a huge marketplace and in most instances there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencils: Winter Wonder , Honey Bee, Scrapbook.com
Stamps: Deer - Carols of Christmas, Stampin' Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Mint Tape:Scrapbook.com
Stamping Platform::Misti, Spellbinders
The platform I use has retired, but the Misti is very similar.
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Black cardstock, Stampin' Up!
Card Base: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
Card Face: Accent 80 lb., Amazon