Good Saturday morning. My project today is a die cut framed poinsettia and holly card and I want to share a little secret about the frame. I have been making lots of projects using the newly released Rubbernecker Tree in Oval. I love the tree and have found uses for it alone on some of my projects and have cut it a few away from the oval frame. I didn’t want to waste the frame so I decided to put them to use. The big Poinsettia #2 and Holly arrangement covers up the cut out spot where the tree had been attached. My mother used to say “waste not, want not”. LOL! I thought the Merry Little Christmas sentiment was perfect inside the frame.
The Sentiment and Frame
- Secure the white card base in the MISTI.
- Stamp the sentiment using Nocturne Versafine Clair.
- Apply thin strips of mounting tape to the all the way around the back of the frame.
- Attach the frame to the card base.
The Poinsettia
- Cut the poinsettia sections out using red cardstock and cut the largest poinsettia section out twice using green cardstock.
- Cut the tiny flower centers using yellow cardstock and form them using a small tipped stylus and molding pad.
- Lay the flower sections face down on the molding pad and use the large ball stylus to press down on the petals to form them.
- Lay the flower sections face up on the molding pad and use a small tipped stylus to press down in the center to push up the petals.
- Use glossy accents to attach the flower sections together, offsetting them to form a natural looking flower.
- Attach the tiny flowers to the center using glossy accents.
- Attach the flower to the card base and frame using glossy accents.
The Holly
- Cut several holly sections using green cardstock and red cardstock for the berries.
- Use the jewel picker to pick up the berries and attach them to the berry spots on the branches using glossy accents.
- Gently form the holly leaves with your fingers to add dimension.
- Tuck the holly sections around under the poinsettia petals and attach with glossy accents.
I love how this die cut framed poinsettia and holly card turned out. I think this poinsettia set creates the most natural looking flower of any set I have used (and I have used plenty). You can check out my Poinsettia Tutorial if you would like to see how I form my flowers. I sure do appreciate you coming by and I hope you have a great weekend.
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Good Morning! Beautiful greeting. So traditional. It is a very rich and pretty and almost real looking blossom. Honestly, I think you can take any die shape and turn it into a small work of art. One of my favourite is the old Spellbinder poinsettia blossom. I had to have it back years ago when you first started designing with it. I have more fun each holiday season turning paper into blossoms following your tutorial. The reds and pinks and creams are lovely but I think my favourites are when I make them from prints and polka dots and plaids. A black and silver one was a real hit but a little too sleek for my taste.
Thank you so much for all your lovely work and sharing your skill and talent. I learn something every time I stop by! 🙂
I agree with your mother, Kittie! LOL I am the same way! ;)So, when I saw this of course, I didn’t know you were being so frugal! LOL But I thought, Your work is getting even better lately! How is that possible? When you are SO GOOD at what you do, already! LOL I think that Christmas is ANOTHER one of your SPECIALTY AREAS!!!! 😉 GORGEOUS WORK, Kittie!!! 😉
I am the same way, I hate to waste stuff, great idea adding the beautiful poinsettia to the frame!
Kittie,
It was really wonderful meeting you at convention today. I was thrilled to meet and visit with you! Rubbernecker Stamp Co. is very fortunate to have you demonstrate your beautiful work in their booth. Hope to see you when you come to Albuquerque next March.
Hugs,
Geri
Geri, It was such a pleasure to meet you and Randy yesterday. I am so happy you were able to do the make and take. Please know you can write me anytime at kittie747@cfl.rr.com. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your upcoming appointment.