Friday, September 11, 2026

Poinsettia Present

Hi everyone.  Today's card uses a NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) stamp and die set (Present - Penny Black).  I bought this a while ago, but this is the first time using it.

I stamped the Present image in black pigment ink and clear heat embossed to set the colour.  I spent time masking the outside edges and the ribbon and bow and then stamped a poinsettia image (Holiday Bouquet - Avery Elle) off the edge to add a bit of design to the present.  The masks were removed and then the poinsettia image was watercoloured using distress re-inkers.  I used silver delicata reinker to watercolour the bow and ribbon.

To finish, a tiny tag was added with a simple sentiment.
 
Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #90 - first time using this stamp and matching die ... and tag die
SCS September Fan Club Christmas Challenge (SCSCCSEP26) - must be a SCS member

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Present (Penny Black); Holiday Bouquet (Avery Elle)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Cherry Cobbler card base? (SU!)
Ink:   Black Pigment (Obsidian - Altenew); Distress Reinkers:  Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey (Tim Holtz); Silver Delicata Reinker
Accessories:  Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, removeable tape for masking, watercolour paint brushes (Princeton), small tag die (unknown)

Challenges:
SCS September Fan Club Christmas Challenge (SCSCCSEP26) - must be a SCS member

17 comments:

HilaryJane said...

What a great idea to stamp the poinsettia onto the present. It was definitely worth the hassle of the masking. I love the look and that wonderful deep red. The little tag is very cute too. My reading list doesn't seem to be working at the moment so I was pleased to get your new post email xx

Bobby said...

What a fantastic idea to decorate the package with the poinsettia stamp, Loll. The masking may have taken a while but it was well worth it for the beautiful gift you created.

TK said...

What a wonderful present, I LOVE this, Loll! Great masking

Bonnie said...

The poinsettias make a beautiful present, Lolly! Beautifully colored too and I love how you embraced the red! So elegant!

Lisa Elton said...

So pretty, Loll! Love the sparkly bow!

BożenA said...

You created a unique gift by decorating it with beautiful flowers. Masking can be time-consuming, but the final result is worth it. An amazing Christmas card, my dear Loll.
hugs,
BożenA xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

This is beautiful Loll. I love the poinsettia as the gift wrap and the sparkly bow, love it on the red card too, so festive. x

Marcia Hill said...

What a beautiful card Loll! I love the idea of a Poinsettia in a Christmas package and your coloring is spot on as always! Love, LOVE the red card base too that sets the image off so beautifully! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful CAS design, Loll! I love the poinsettia on the present! Sue N

Cat Craig said...



This is so eyecatching Loll. Love the poinsettia addition really makes it pop.

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my, this is so pretty! I thought at first the poinsettia was part of the PB stamp, but then I read that it's all YOU being so creative! The results are gorgeous! Love the red background and the amazing silver sparkle on the bow and ribbon. Wow!

I Card Everyone said...

I appreciate the time and effort you put into masking those frames, Loll, and it surely did pay off! SO pretty!
=]

Pat said...

This is beautiful Loll and what a great idea to add the poinsettia to the present and in that wonderful rich red to match the card base, and the ribbon painted silver, and the added little tag with the baker's twine bow finishes it brilliantly. x

Susan B said...

What a lot of work to mask all the ribbon! But so worth it as that is a great image of a poinsettia and it works perfectly as part of the present. Wonderful colouring!

Darnell said...

This is ingenious, Lolly! You did a meticulous job of masking and painting the beautiful poinsettias and the metallic silver ribbon! And the tiny tag of joy is the perfect punctuation! Thank you for linking again to NBUS and I.D.E.A.S.❤️ Hugs, Dolly

Dotty Jo said...

This is just so good, Loll! Jo x

kiwimeskreations said...

What an innovative use of the stamps to get this beautiful result Loll - love it
Blessings
Maxine