Thursday, April 20, 2023

Poinsettia Poem

Hi everyone.  I've fallen behind on my Christmas cards that I make throughout the year.  Taking a few months off means that I need to get back to it.  I made two of today's card.

I wanted to try a technique that I saw on my friend, Trina's (Phamtastic) blog a long time ago.  She made a floral card with the cascade of flowers coming from the top corner.  After colouring the images, she cut out the center to create a card panel with frame, popping up the center panel.  I loved the design and finally tried it today.  Thanks for the inspiration Trina!  :)

I stamped Poinsettia Poem (Penny Black) in black pigment ink and heat embossed with clear before watercolouring using distress inks.  Once finished, I splattered with diluted white ink for falling snow.  Once that dried, I cut out the center with a frame die from Spellbinders.  I attached the frame to my card front and popped up the panel on foam, placing it over top of the center, being careful to line up the images.  To finish I added a die-cut Joy (AliExpress) cut from black card stock.

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I'm sending this card to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge for April.
Thanks for stopping by!


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Stamps:  Poinsettia Poem (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:   Black Obsidian (Altenew); Distress Inks:  Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders - retired), diluted white acrylic paint, splatter brush, Joy die-cut (AliExpress)

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24 comments:

Jeanne H said...

I think your card is beautiful and am glad you are feeling well enough to create!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous stamped and watercolored cascading poinsettia image, Lolly! I love how you added the splattered snow for a Winter image and die cut and popped up your image. Beautiful and great to add 2 cards to your Christmas card stash. I need to add to my stash too. Love and Big Hugs...Nancy

Julie B said...

Love this Loll, I'm seriously lagging behind in my Christmas cards! :)

Bobby said...

Wonderful coloring on your poinsettia, Loll. It looks great with the center panel popped up. Good luck with adding to your Christmas stash.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love the layers and gorgeous colouring, a Beautiful card Loll.
Faith x

Nstiz said...

Beautifully painted and LOVE this format. What a fabulous card, Loll and good for you for getting a start on Christmas cards.

Susan said...

That is a great technique, Loll. One that I will be trying for sure. Gorgeous colouring of the poinsettias and perfect finishing touch of a small die cut sentiment.

Liz said...

Gorgeous card, Loll. Hope your recovery is continuing to go well. xx

Bonnie said...

Beautifully colored flowers, Lolly! I love how you've cut the rectangle from the center and popped it up! An awesome Christmas card!

Lisa Elton said...

So happy to see you getting inky again, Loll! This is such a pretty card. The simple sentiment lets those pretty poinsettias have the spotlight they deserve!

Christine Alexander said...

Wonderful to see you back at your craft table Loll, beautifully coloured and love how it's popped up ♥

Darnell said...

I love this style of card, Lolly! The image you used for it, and your painting, are perfect! I'm glad to be home and especially glad to see you creating again! See you tomorrow! Love, Dolly

TK said...

Beautiful card, Loll, I really love the popped-up center, it really does bring so much to the card! Beautiful coloring too

kiwimeskreations said...

Wonderful to see you back here, not just creating but also blogging, Loll.
Such a stunning card you have made and I love the extra drama lifting the panel gives to this gorgeous card
Blessings
Maxine

Linda said...

Beautiful card, gorgeous pretty poinsettia image. Great layout too, love the layered look.
I haven't made any Christmas cards yet this year, need to get my thinking cap on! xx

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS card Loll! Your coloring is SO pretty and I love the idea of cutting out the center and then popping it up inside the frame...Trina is always full of great inspiration!! Lovely, lovely card my friend! Hugs. :0)

Cat Craig said...

Fab design, and great coloring. Glad you are getting back to the crafty space.

Leslie Miller said...

Wow, this is gorgeous and you sure got it perfectly lined up. Love the look of the popped up panel as well as your beautiful watercoloring and splatters. It's easy to get behind on Christmas cards even when you don't have a lot of other things going on. It's great to see you today, Loll!

Papercraft Boutique said...

A fabulous poinsettia card, Loll! I love this design too - the cascade of poinsettia coming from the top corner, and the popped up center panel. Your beautiful coloring and the falling snow splatters definitely brought the flowers to life!
Hideko xx

Sandy said...

Beautifully painted and the colors look so good. I have to say I love this image and will have to give it a go someday. Notice i said "someday"! Most of all I love the design work you did on this card and will definitely try it. I think I saw Bonnie do something similar. I had to laugh at you saying you were behind on your Christmas cards. Sweet lady, I haven't even started!!
Sandy xx

Pat said...

I don't know how I missed this beauty Loll and these are such wonderfully coloured poinsettias and finished with a lovely contrasting sentiment and pretty spattering. It's great to see you back! x

BożenA said...

Great design. I completely agree with the opinion that the cascading bouquet looks perfect when part of the image is lifted. Beautiful Christmas card, Loll.
xx

Helen said...

Fabulous card!
Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x

Christmas Tree said...

What a lovely Poinsettia poem! Your words beautifully capture the festive spirit and the charm of this iconic holiday plant. It brings warmth to the season and paints a vivid picture of holiday joy. Well done!