My First Blog Hop




I am trying something new his year and have joined my very first Blog Hop.  I hope to enter several more in the coming year so keep an eye out!  Please leave a comment below if you like my card!  All entries from this hop are from the new Mini Catalog which will run from Jan 4th to June 30th.  I fell in love with the Grassy Grove Bundle the minute I saw it and it's the first set I opened and inked up when I got my hands on it.  I am fortunate enough to be able to watch deer eat and play all year long from my back patio and this set just called out to me.


You will notice in my product list the there was no ink used on this card. It was all designed with only the diecuts.

I started by folding a piece of Early Espresso cardstock (81/2 x 11) in half  to create the card base.  I used a bone folder to sharpen the crease which helps the card lay flat.

I cut a piece of  blue DSP from the Beauty of the Earth collection to 4  x 51/4 and adhered it to the cardfront.

I cut the overlay die onto a  3 1/2  x 5 piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock, then measured some Early Espresso cardstock to approx and eighth of an inch around the cut overlay.  I used a die from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits to cut out the center, but you can do this by hand quite easily.  I only used the "frame" for this card.  I also diecut the deer in Early Espresso and Crumb Cake cardstock.


Using dimensionals I attached the Mossy Meadow overlay onto the Early Espresso "frame", being careful not have any of the dimensionals showing through from the front. Then adhered it to the cardfront with Stampin' Seal.


I positioned the deer inside the scene and glued them down with liquid glue.  I also glued a deer to the inside of the card. I often leave the inside of my cards blank so as not to limit it's use.


Lastly I glued some rhinestone jewels to the front of the overlay to give the illusion of sunlight sparkling through the trees.

I hope you enjoyed reading about this card as much as I did creating it!  Now onto the next Blog.....

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16 comments

  1. Oh my! This card is beautiful and so sweet!

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  2. Such a gorgeous card for your first blog hop. I hope you enjoy this new adventure

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  3. This is my favourite bundle from the Mini and I love what you've done with it

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  4. Great card and congrats on your first Blog Hop Well done!!!

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  5. Beautiful card this bundle is on my wish list

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  6. This card is so pretty!! Well done Helen,on a fabulous 1st Blog Hop - Here's to many More xx

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  7. Thanks for sharing! I never would have looked at that bundle!

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  8. Exciting to join your 1st blog hop. This large die cut is so beautiful. Great job on your card.

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  9. Such a beautiful card! You showcased this bundle so well!

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  10. Fabulous card - welcome to the world of blog hops!

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