On a scrap sheet of paper, I traced the outline of the branch (from the poinsettia) over and over again until I got the hang of it. Then I drew a short little extra branch for real on the left of the poinsettia.
I used a fine-tipped calligraphy nib to color in the letters of "Merry Christmas".
I don't have a stamp positioner :( so the "joyeux" is crooked.
Date: Friday, March 30, 2007 GMT Views: 3198
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With the spacing between joyeux aand noel it looks as if it was supposed to be that way. (We are our own worst critics, aren't we?) Such a fine and steady creative hand you have! I like this style! have a Happy...Cotton
Registered: March 10, 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1782
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 @ 6:55 AM
Your card and coloring is really pretty which makes me nostalgic for some of the older Stampin' Up! sets. Your layout looks like real postage stamps. Very nice card.
Registered: January 31, 2007 Location: Somewhere under the rainbow Posts: 2764
Mon, Jun 25, 2007 @ 1:01 PM
Very nice work extending the branch on the poinsettia. I love this set but I struggle with making it look nice. It ends up on one of the extremes - - too sparce or too much. Thanks for some great ideas.