I normally create Christmas cards all year long…with the recent chain of events, this is Christmas card #1….so I am vastly behind! I am in the process of rebuilding my craft room, but going from thirty years of supplies to zero is a daunting rebuilding task. So you will see a plethora of new products as well as a mix of old favorites that I was able to acquire. My card is based on the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches–
The clean lines of the sketch allow for limitless designs. My current favorite Christmas theme is poinsettias. I am in love with the Lovely Layers die collection line of products by Honey Bee. The layers give you great dimension in your creations. In my previous craft room, I would have added color with Copics and Shimmer pens. I am having to think a little outside the box at the moment. Have you ever thought of coloring with Stickles? Previously, I had only used Stickles for literally dots of embellishments on my projects. I have seen other crafters coloring with glazes, so I thought why not Stickles? I simply added a dollop of Stickles to my die cut cardstock and spread it around with my finger for a glittery effect on my top layers. No special tools required!
My background was embossed with the Poinsettia Jubilee 3-D folder by Simon Says Stamp. I figured the more poinsettias, the merrier. Each layer of my die cut poinsettia was applied with 3-D foam tape for added dimension. A few enamel dots finish off the project.
Supply list:
- Christmas Poinsettia Stamp Set-Sweet & Sassy Stamps
- Lovely Layers Poinsettia Dies-Honeybee Stamps
- Lovely Layers Winter Greenery-Honeybee Stamps
- Poinsettia Jubilee 3-D Embossing Folder-Simon Says Stamp
- White Daisy Cardstock-Close To My Heart
- Greenery Cardstock Pack-Memory Box
- Blush Cardstock Pack-Memory Box
- Cinnamon Cardstock-Taylored Expressions
- Sweet Corn Cardstock-Taylored Expressions
- Ruby Slipper Stickles-Ranger
- Pale Gold Crystal Drops-Nuvo
- Enamel Dots-Carta Bella
I have also entered my card in the following challenges:
- Cut It Up-Favorite Colors
- Krafty Chicks-Christmas
- 52 Christmas Card Throwdown-Christmas w/Sparkle
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Let’s face it, I’ll never tire of a gorgeous poinsettia and this has all the wow anyone could want. Lovely card. So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
Perfect in every way! My type of card!
We are delighted that you chose to share your lovely creation with us at Cut It Up!
We look forward to seeing you again in the near future!
Best wishes,
Jackie DT,
Cut It Up Design Team.
I love the die cut poinsettia on the embossed background. It’s a stunning card. Thanks for sharing at Cut it Up Challenges.
elle est magnifique Allisa, j’adore ces splendide fleurs qui donnent leur cachet a Noel, merci de jouer avec nous chez 52CCT, biz