My friend Christine has this die, which she brought to one of our crafting sessions in early Fall. It's so beautiful, I had just to get it! :) And I wanted to try making a few cards using different colours. First up, the traditional red.
The Poinsettia Bloom Etched die (Spellbinders) was die-cut from gold foil card stock and white card stock. I sponged the white Poinsettia pieces in two shades of red Distress Inks (Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany), using detail brushes. Then the pieces were inlaid into the framing and leaves background die-cut from gold. This is such a beautiful flower that I didn't want to add too much to finish. A simple gold foil, die-cut sentiment and a few gold pearls.
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Sending the card above to the following challenges:
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Next, I made one using shades of blue (Christine's favourite colour --- hopefully she has already received this card in the mail). :)
I was inspired by this photo ...
Same as the first card above, substituting silver foil for the gold, Salty Ocean Distress Ink for the reds, and silver pearls.
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I'm going to sign-off my blog until next year. As always, I truly appreciate your support through the year. Thank you so much for your visits and comments!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
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Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Gold Foil card stock (SU!); Matte Silver card stock (SU!)
Ink: Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Poinsettia Bloom Etched dies (Spellbinders), Line it up: Christmas dies (Papertrey Ink), Gold pearls / Silver pearls (Studio Katia)Challenges:
Loll, I totally understand why you'd make this one your own - and your cards are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family - I look forward to all you will share in the New Year!
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Beautiful cards Loll, hope you and your family have a wonderful restful festive season, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Have a very Merry! 🎄
ReplyDeleteLove all these cards, especially the blue and silver one. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Loll!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Loll.....TFS!
ReplyDeleteTwo striking color combos, Loll - especially love the red/gold but the blue silver looks amazing too!!
ReplyDeleteAs usual your cards are beautiful, and I love the blue and silver.. Have a Merry Christmas with your family. all the best in 2026
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Love it in red and also in blue (my favorite color also). I received a card made with this die and I had to get it also. Can't wait to use it next year. Merry Christmas to your and yours. Also, a Happy, Healthy, & Crafty New Year.
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful in both the red/gold and the blue/silver Loll, and I definitely have that on my wish list, and I love the style of the sentiments too, and the gold and silver pearls are lovely finishing touches. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas. x
ReplyDeleteThese are marvellous! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteBoth colors are really stunning, Loll! I have this die but your inking of the poinsettia petals is fab!
ReplyDeletePretty cards, Loll! Those crafty friends of ours do enable us, don't they! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletePoinsettias are beautiful in any color, Loll, and the gold/silver outline really makes the colorful leaves stand out. Have a very Merry Christmas and may the new year bring you peace and happiness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poinsettia die, Lolly! You have colored both beautifully and they look so elegant with the gold and silver! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, my friend!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful versions, Loll! I love both colour schemes. It really was fun working with that die when we got together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for my beautiful card Loll, This is such an awesome die 😁
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas and we will see you in the New year xx
Both cards are incredible. WOW
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL cards Loll! I'm especially loving the red one surrounded by all that beautiful gold...sooooooo pretty! You should add these cards to The Flower Challenge as they'd both fit perfectly for our last challenge! Merry, Merry Christmas my friend and will look forward to all you create in 2026!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, they look fab. Merry Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, those cards are amazing, so beautiful, and such different looks. Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful, love the blue, very striking.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy, and Healthy New Year. Looking forward to seeing all your amazing inspiration in 2026 xx
OMGosh, incredible in both colors! Your sentiments enhance the beautiful poinsettias as well. I'm agog! I want to wish you a merry Christmas and I will look forward to seeing you here in the new year. Also, I've been enjoying the lovely card you sent as part of my Christmas decor. Thank you!
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