I used:
- 4.75" x 4.75" square card blank, side opening
- a piece of the same white card, die cut using a 4.5" square die from a 'Stitched Squares' set of dies from 'The Works' a good while ago, and still a favourite of mine
- used my NBUS die set by Creative Expressions called 'Festive Collection - Poinsettia Star' to cut an aperture into the 'stitched' piece of card using just one of the three dies
- backed the aperture with a square of Tonic satin effect mirror card called 'Scarlet Organza' - I found it easiest to use a glue pen and run it around the back of the star shape itself, with a little extra dot in the centre of the poinsettias - and also the same glue pen run right around the edges of the red satin mirror card, before putting the two layers together
- then added the stitched panel to the card front using narrow foam tape strips
- the sentiment is from a much loved Uniko set of Christmas sentiments called 'Simply Said Blocks - Christmas' - stamped using VersaFine Clair 'Nocturne' black ink
- then covered the uncut stamped sentiment with self adhesive 'laminating film' to add some shine, before trimming it down and running a black Tombow brush pen around the edges
- added the sentiment to the card front using very narrow red line tape
- finished!
Sorry for the rubbish photo - taken late yesterday evening in a rush. The Scarlet Organza isn't the least bit pink in real life - it's a vibrant rich red!
I was originally going to try the clear nail polish trick on the sentiment but I was running late, as well as unsure if it would work on a stamped image, so I bottled out and opted for the clear sticky laminate instead
On a roll here, I made four the same to boost our 2025 Christmas card numbers!
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
- Christmas Kickstart #97 HERE - 'Positively Poinsettias'
- Rudolph Days April 2025 HERE
Phew - almost missed the end of April deadlines for all three challenges! Squeaked in by a gnat's whisker - story of my life really!
Hugs
Di xxx
Wow, well done for hitting the deadlines with your lovely shiny star card. You’re doing better than me! Xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat that you got this super card - and its 'mates' - completed before the end of the month. The star and simple sentiment certainly have great impact with the use of the gorgeous red card.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what both Val & Lesley have said! Well done that woman! Love you star card. Xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Di, and the the bright red satin card is just perfect with it, and the stitched square die gives it that extra touch of elegance...a gorgeous Christmas card and a great one to batch make too. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Di the die used is gorgeous and the red behind is truly amazing so so lovely x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, Di! Totally my kind of thing and so beautifully CAS. Thanks for joining Bobby and me at Christmas Kickstart! Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I like the die and blending behind it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and die - really striking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
DT
I love this for its simple elegance. I love the red. I think a rich green would look great too. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteOoh this is a gorgeous and striking Christmas card! Love the poinsettia star and its fab you are ahead with your Christmas cards, I have made none so far! Take care and big hugs xxx💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique and beautiful image! Lovely card, Di!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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