Today's Poinsettia is created using the leaf stamp from Happiness Shared. I stamped the image using Cherry Cobbler onto Real Red cardstock and then snipped them out while watching "Castle". The leaves are created the same way using Old Olive on Old Olive.
I also stamped the Holly and Bell image from Bells and Boughs Stamp Set, coloring only the holly and snipping it out and adding 3 red gems for the berries.
Using Linda's brilliant pinecone and branch ideas I created my design. The branch is just a perfect match for winter flowers. To make the pinecone I punched out the smallest flower from SU's Boho Blossom punch. Cut down between 2 petals and then snipped out the center and rolled it up on my quilling tool and glued the end.
Creating these types of flowers is my favorite thing to do, I just wish I had more time, I'd make these for everyone. Okay, no I wouldn't, I'd have to start in January.
But seriously I do put these in the mail. I will either add a piece of bubble wrap to the front or layer it between chipboard. I have even de-activated the adhesive (using baby powder and a little artist paintbrush) on one side of a piece of foam tape and attach it to the inside of the envelope and then slipped in my card. The only problem I've had is my Dad had to pay an additional 6¢ to get his birthday card last year. lol I have a postage scale, so you'd think this wouldn't happen. lol Sometimes though I've had to mail my flower cards in one of SU's Padded Envelopes, too.
Supply List includes:
- SU Happiness Shared
- SU Bells and Boughs
- SU Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Early Espresso and Soft Suede Textured Cardstock
- Sissix Snowflake #4 with matching Embossing Folder
- SU Decorative Strip Northern Flurry Die
- McGill Branch Punch
- SU Boho Blossoms Punch for Pinecones
- Mini 7 petal Punch for Flower Center in Daffodil Delight
- Red and Green Gems
I hope I've inspired you to stamp some leaves and snip them out while enjoying an episode of Castle. Make it a creative week!
Noteworthy: All my Tutorials are clickable and ready to print and enjoy!
20 comments:
WOW! That is Gorgeous.
ColleenB.
This IS a gorgeous card Carla. Your use of Cherry Cobbler on Real Red is the perfect combination to get these petals right. I've been stamping color on color for the fall stuff, and this is inspiring. Best results I've seen! Thanks for all your hard work in creating this one-of-a-kind. You're sending it to me, right? LOL Hugs, C
This is a stunning card. I love it.
Hugs
Sue xx
This card is absolutely stunning! I wish I had half of your talent!
they have said it all LOVE IT!
You amaze me regularly. Beautiful card and the detail on the flower & pine cone is simply amazing. TFS!
TRUE ELEGANCE! Love it!
Ohhhhh Carla, this is gorgeous. Love the poinsettia and leaves done from the little leaf stamp in Happiness Shared set. I never thought of using that one before, but I'm going to have to do one like this.
TFS
~Louise
You constantly amaze me, Carla! This is absolutely gorgeous! Everything looks so real! You are so very talented! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with everyone! Miss you! Lots of hugs! -- MM :)
Carla......OMG this is gorgeous! I LOVE your little pinecones!!! So cute. I have to try this! This is amazing......
Hugs.
PS: I love Castle too!
Wow!!! It's really beautiful... I have to try it too...
Claudia
beautifully done Carla-happy thanksgiving
Just gorgeous - so rich looking! Happy Turkey Day :)
Wow Carla, what an awesome card!
Gorgeous, Carla! Hope you had a happy turkey day! XOXO
This is just gorgeous. Love the way you made the poinsettia. TFS
Gorgeous card Carla! Great job fussy cutting all those pieces out to create this vision of loveliness!
Love me some Castle! ;o)
Carla, you are amazing! What beautiful eye candy! I can't wait to try making some of these! These cards are worth the trouble you go through to make. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration! Hugs from Colorado, Judy :)
Just beautiful! Good to hear from you!
I'm a day late (& a dollar short), to check out your blog, but I love what you've done with the poinsettia and the pine boughs, love how you snipped then to make them look so real and the pine cones, oh be still my heart (and all while watching my fave TV show Castle).
Great card.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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