I used:
- 5.75" x 5.75" square white card blank, side opening
- all papers are from the Stamps by Me' 'A Winter Story' kit - from last Christmas I should add, unused until now. There are various paper packs in 6, 8 and 12 inches square, plus printed A4 vellum. Some embellishments are also included and that's mostly the 6" pack I used today
- the 12" x 12" square pack of papers is plain on the reverse and, whilst too large a pattern on the front for my personal preference, the reverse using the same colour pallette is a perfect foil to pick up colours in all of the smaller patterned papers for framing purposes. Happy dance here when I realised that!
- picked out the card front paper from the 6" square paper pack then found the perfect green for the 'frame' piece I had in mind from the 12" paper pack (reverse)
- die cut the sentiment circle from the 6" pack once again - using a Heffy Doodle 'Double Stitched Circles' die and pt it to one side
- 'fussy cut' a poinsettias embellishment from the 6" square 'A Winter Tale' paper pack, used a large ball ended rounding tool and a foam mat to round it a bit for dimension. Then 'shimmered' it using clear 'Wink of Stella'
- used the biggest die in the Heffy Doodles 'Double Stitched Squares' die set to cut the patterned paper to suit. To make it more 'lifted' I backed some plain 250 gsm white card with double sided 'Stick It' sheet bafore adding it to the reverse of the patterned sheet - before I die cut it
- glued the green 'frame layer' to the card front then added the stitched edge wreath square of patterned paper - both using Collall All Purpose glue
- then popped the sentiment onto the front of the card, followed by the two poinsettias down below the robin. Used thin sticky pads for the sentiment and double layered thin sticky pads for the poinsettias
- final step once the topper parts were in place - added touches of clear 'Wink of Stella' shimmer to the purple berries in the wreath and one bauble in the sentiment. None of which I could captture in photos of course!
Naturally, I would like to enter this card into the current Allsorts Challenge, which is HERE - 'Winter Flowers and Fauna'.
Also, Darnell's NBUS Challenge #69 for December HERE - the 'A Winter Story' kit was having a first playtime!
Well, this was my first real toe-dipping into the wider world of predesigned and printed collections of papers, embellishments etc. Interesting and a different slant on making a card - once you choose the items to use, it's easy- ish!
Not sure if I've got pangs of guilt for making you lose your beauty sleep or should be dancing for joy that you've made such a beauty Di.
ReplyDeleteWon't deny I do love a Poinsettia or two and this one plays right into my hands, what delightful DP with an array of them in two tones and to then cut some out to embellish round the die cut focal element is the icing on a Poinsettia Delight.
Thank you so much for starting my day on such a seasonal bright note and of course for sharing at Allsorts. I'll away now to await a delivery from our favourite home delivery service, think Tom might feature for dinner this evening.
B x
Well done for getting around to using some of that beautiful kit from last year to make this lovely card. Such a lot of detail - shame the glitz doesn't show up in the photos but I can imagine it 😉
ReplyDeleteThat's really a nice card and I love the colors of the ppaers. I wish you a great month of december!!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
What a beautiful Christmas card. Those papers are really gorgeous and you've co-ordinated them so well. 10/10!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
Hello 'Playground Partner in Crime'. With sets like I used, the co-ordination is already done in that they use the same ink dyes and co-ordinationg designs throughout. A try was enough to be honest, and it doesn't come cheap either. Anyhow, how are the Playhouse twinkling lights going, the crane for the tree, blow up Santa (please NO!!), sausage rolls - veggie as well, on order yet? Christmas Cocktails/punch bowl organised? Chop,chop!! Just tell me what to do - not where to go! x
DeletePlayhouse lights are looking good! Treehouse is next on the list to light up.
DeleteParty food is on order. Never fear - we won’t starve!
No blow up Santa - because it’s too sad when he sags down during the daytime! X
It's so beautiful! Love how you used the papers. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Di, the papers are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Gorgeous papers Di and so beautifully put together on this card xx
ReplyDeletel just love your card Di l like to see poinsettias and yours is a stunner x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, like the poinsettias!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Di and fabulous seasonal papers too, and the extra layered poinsettias with some excellent cutting are the perfect addition to finish the look. x
ReplyDeleteStunning gauntlet poinsettia pickup, Di, right down to fussy-cutting and winking! I like to think the designers of these gorgeous papers are chuffed when something this gorgeous is created to showcase their work! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Happy Holiday Hugs, Darnell
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