painted poinsettias: simple to spectacular...

Morning!  Christmas is coming and today's Simple to Spectacular from Papertrey Ink is timed perfectly!  We've pulled out the lovely Painted Poinsettias stamp set and have projects ranging from simple to more complex in nature.

My approach to this challenge might be a bit different than the rest, but I've added a new technique to each of my cards, with the simplest first and ending with the more complex last.    My first card uses a fun and simple layering technique using the blooms from the Painted Poinsettias stamp set and the Cover Up:  Quatrefoil stamp.

I stamped my poinsettias using the same colors for all of my cards, Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Autumn Rose, Pure Poppy, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Bright Buttercup, and Saffron Spice.

After stamping my blooms, I then stamped my card base with the Cover Up:  Quatrefoil using Sweet Blush ink.  I love the soft, subtle, layered look.  I then stamped my sentiment on a die cut Scalloped Tag and finished with die cut photo corners from the Make it Market: Fairy Tale Christmas kit.

This card is a bit more detailed because I added in stenciling over the Cover Up:  Quatrefoil stamp.  I used stencils and Indian Gold Nuvo Embellishment Mousse from the Make it Market:  Fairy Tale Christmas kit as well.  I love the bit of shimmer the gold, stenciled snowflakes add to my background.

I also added in some vellum and patterned paper, which is another way to step-up your cards.  I used the To the Point:  Edgers II die that adds a simple but decorative border.

I only stamped a portion of my poinsettias on my die cut Scalloped Tag because I wanted the beautiful background to stand out just as much as the flowers.

On my last card, I heat embossed the center veins on each poinsettia leaf using watermark ink and gold embossing powder.  I added more dimension to this card by die cutting my flowers and leaves using the coordinating die cuts.

Once again, I brought in patterned paper, using Bitty Big Sweet Blush in the background, and then added in a beautiful layer of holly berries, leaves, and greens by using the Bold Borders:  Yuletide die.  The Bold Borders dies are so fun and add lots of character in very little time.

The fun die cut photo corners made an appearance on my last card as well.  They are such a fun finishing touch.

Thank you so much for visiting.  Be sure to stop by the Papertrey Ink blog for more projects using the delightful Painted Poinsettias stamp set.

Melis

 

Comments

[Cindy H.]

Lovely card, Melissa! My very favorite is the Spectacular card - just gorgeous!

[Francie M]

I love all three, but that spectacular card...swooon!

[Kim E]

So beautiful! Each card is beautiful, and I love how you add just small changes to add depth and interest. So lovely!

[BarbaraMae]

Beautiful cards! Love the color combination.