Using framed images on cards creates a more interesting project and highlights the major theme.

My project today is a perfect example of how to create a more interesting card by drawing attention to the main focal image.  For my card today I used the Brass and Bliss Fall Winter Deer, Wood Plank Panel and Classic Nested Oval dies .  I wanted to show off how easy it is to add framed images on cards.  This fun deer head is a perfect die to use for your masculine card ideas.

I love that the deer set comes with all the flower and foliage dies you see here as well fall leaves and branches.  It provides everything you need to create a fully embellished arrangement  and to show of the technique of framed images on cards.

Card Base and Frame

• Attach the wood panel to the A2 sized card base.
• Use two of the dies from the oval set to cut the frame.  Pro Tip:  After I’ve cut the largest oval I secure the smaller die to it with masking tape to ensure an even cut.
• Use pieces of mounting tape to attach the frame to the base.

Deer

• Cut the deer using a few different colors of cardstock.
• Assemble the pieces and attach them together using Nuvo glue.  Pro Tip:  I use the Nuvo glue to attach tiny pieces because it dries totally clear and doesn’t show if a little bit of glue slips out from under the die cut piece.
• Apply pieces of mounting tape to the back of the deer and attach it inside the frame

Poinsettia Arrangement

• Cut a few sections of the flower parts and attach them together with glossy accents.  Pro Tip:  I use glossy accents to adhere flower and foliage parts together because it creates such a strong hold.  I live in Florida and the humidity plays havoc with glued objects.
• Apply glossy accents to the flower back and attach it to the
• Cut a few sections of each of the foliage parts.
• Tuck the foliage sections under and around the flower and attach with glossy accents to complete the arrangement.

You can lots more examples of how I have used frames on my cards in my Frame category.

These are the products that I used for this project.

5725D Fall-Winter Deer Die — Brass &… [ B&B ] 5708-01D Wood Plank Panel Die [ B&B ] 5004D Classic Nested Oval Die — Brass… [ B&B ] Misti The Precision Glue Press —… [ B&B ]

You can see all of my everyday tools in My Favorite Crafting Tools category.

I have found that using  framed images on cards is the perfect way to draw more interest to my projects.  I hope you have enjoyed see my project and have been inspired to add this technique to your card making.