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.

 

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Sending this card to the following challenges:

Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks (second entry)

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:

Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks

NBUS Challenge #90

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