I'm diligently trying to use up old supplies and enjoying that task. For the white panel, I inked up the poinsettia, stamped it off once and lightly stamped it for a background and then gold embossed the sentiment over it. A thin strip of paper was adhered and folded around the sides. The small poinsettia was gold embossed and colored with marker and ink, then fussy cut and raised up on Dimensionals. I used a retired DSP that had a pattern that was perfect for the poinsettia theme. The paper colors use two retired reds and two greens, one retired. This card is also be linked to the Christmas Card Challenge for March - poinsettia theme. Thanks for looking! Hope you can use the sketch.
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GMT Views: 1864
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Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67884
Tue, Mar 07, 2017 @ 8:41 PM
I think a lot us are on the same track, I'm trying to do the same! Pretty paper and love the way you added the small poinsettia! Beautiful Christmas card!
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 46082
Tue, Mar 07, 2017 @ 9:00 PM
Lovely card, Diane! I love the design! The way you off stamped the poinsettia & embossed the sentiment on top is genius! Beautifully created, my friend!
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Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: Casselberry, Florida Posts: 46530
Tue, Mar 07, 2017 @ 10:41 PM
Even though the focal panel is an non-traditional shape, you could easily duplicate this card many times for Christmas. Pretty papers and the stamped-off poinsettia really looks nice.
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37623
Wed, Mar 08, 2017 @ 5:58 AM
Beautiful! I still have some of that gorgeous poinsettia paper and I use it carefully because I love it so much and will be very sad when it's all gone! I love the lightly stamped poinsettia on your white panel and the small popped-up poinsettia at the side. Straight into my faves
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Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 32002
Wed, Mar 08, 2017 @ 6:42 AM
I love it! And I love your quest to use up old stuff. I've got major home renovations planned--I have to get into this habit as well! Your beautiful card is an inspiration!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Wed, Mar 08, 2017 @ 6:54 AM
I love it!! The softly stamped poinsettia is fab, and the dp is so nice!!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 83679
Wed, Mar 08, 2017 @ 8:31 AM
I am with you on depleting my piles of papers, and also using old stamps that I insist on keeping. Old things need to feel loved too, and my goodness, they still create beautiful cards. I love that you did a Christmas card, I had to join you with that theme.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
