Thanks Loll for always inspiring with your CAS creativity.
After looking at pictures of Poinsettia's on the internet I went for a bit different look, but really liked the results.
The flower is time consuming, but the finished punch art is wonderful.
I did trim the tips of the petals for a more pointed look and trimmed the ends of the larger petals 1/4" and the ends of the smaller petals 1/8". Each petal was sponged with Real Red ink. I then used my foam pad and stylus for the veins on each petal.
I secured the larger 7 petals to a punched 1" circle of real red CS using Crystal Effects. The 2nd layer of 6 smaller petals were layered and attached the same way.
I finished the center with gumball green CS punched with the smallest sun punch and added Champagne glitter glass.
I finished off my card with a very simple CAS layout.
Enjoy and thanks again Loll for giving me a creative push for what I think is a beautiful Christmas card.
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012 GMT Views: 6517
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82050
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 @ 3:35 AM
Looks totally real! Wow - this is amazing!!! I love the sparkle paper too. Wow!!!!!!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: March 15, 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 7287
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 @ 6:53 AM
Wow!!!!! What a gorgeous card. Love the poinsettia flower and the back ground with the sparkle paper and the lace edging strip really make it. TFS
------------------------------ Sherlie..... aka Surelyyoustalktoo? Just living is not enough, one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower,and a few stamps, of course, www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/Sherlie
Registered: March 18, 2007 Location: Martinsburg,WV Posts: 81
Sat, Nov 03, 2012 @ 12:46 PM
I am SOOOOO GLAD that I found your card!! I saw it before, but didn't have the punch to use for it. But, now I do! I love how you embossed the veins on the petals for such a realistic look! You're right...this is an absolutely beautiful Christmas card!! Great job...TFS!! Merry Christmas!