Hello friends. Finally, back here at the computer getting another post made. I really love the layers and texture provided in the Pretty Poinsettia bundle. With a slight curl on each layer of petals, you end up with a gorgeous poinsettia flower. It just makes me happy to look at it! So, let's look at the latest card I've made with this set.
The overall look of the card is very neutral, but the DSP used and the pretty flower really make the card stand out. I started with a Basic Beige cardstock base. This measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". It's scored at 4 1/4" and folded in half.
Next a piece of the Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper was cut at 5 1/4" x 4". I love this pine needle and pinecone golden printed paper. It makes such a pretty background with enough glitz to really catch your eye, but still a subtle print. This was layered onto the card base with "green glue".
The poinsettia was made with Basic White Thick cardstock so the layers would really hold their shape. Only three of the petal layers were cut for this design to make a smaller poinsettia. After cutting, I used the Impressions Plate to create the awesome detail on each petal. Turn the die and cardstock upside down after cutting and add the Impressions Plate over this. Then run it through the Big Shot again. It's that simple, but such a wow.
To keep the design very neutral, the spray of leaves was cut from the pastel Soft Sea Foam cardstock. After cutting, it was run through with the Impressions Plate just like the petals to enhance the detail on the leaves too.
For the final layer, I cut the flower center from Gold Foil paper. I thought this was the perfect accent for the gold on the DSP layer.
First each petal layer was curled slightly by using a Bone Folder on the back and lightly curling. Don't press so hard that you lose all that lovely texture. The petals were built up to be a flower by adding the smaller layers on top of the larger. I used a Mini Glue Dot in the center of each of the layers to hold them together. The final layer is the gold flower center added on top.
The leaves were attached to the card base using 'green glue' only on the stems and leaving all the leaves loose. The poinsettia is attached over the leaves using a Dimensional in the center of the flower.
The sentiment is from the Noel Tidings stamp set. This is stamped with Peaceful Pine ink on a 1" wide strip of Basic White cardstock. After stamping, the ends were angle cut to frame in the sentiment. This was attached to the card front with Dimensionals.
A retired Soft Sea Foam ribbon was added to the design. A bow was made and attached on the stem using a Mini Glue Dot.
As a final touch, one of the 2026-2028 In Color Dots in the Golden Glow color was tucked in the middle of the gold foil flower center.
I'm so happy with this delicate and elegant Christmas card. I just might have to make a few more of these to send out in December.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been stamping lately. Hope this inspires you when you sit down to make your next card whether it's the neutral colors that caught your eye or the gorgeous Pretty Poinsettia flower that is such a standout. I love hearing from you all. Your kind words and interest inspire me to keep on stamping and creating.
Happy stamping and creating,
Sharon
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