Happy Wednesday! The count down to the half way mark is on! I have to say that todays challenge is one of my favourites!
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Daily Challenge
Day thirteen – Poinsettia perfection
🎄✨ ‘Twas the thirteenth day of our 30-Day Christmas Card Making Challenge, and poinsettias stole the show! 🖌️✨
‘Twas a day to bloom with grace,
With layered petals and golden lace.
A festive flower, bold and bright,
To bring your holiday card to life tonight! 🌺✨
Looking for ways to capture Poinsettia Perfection? Here are some ideas:
- Layered Petals: Create a multi-layered poinsettia using shades of red, pink, or white to add realistic depth. Each petal brings dimension and life to your card.
- Gold-Accented Poinsettias: Highlight the petals with gold embossing or metallic ink. A gold-dusted center can add that extra sparkle for a stunning focal point.
- Poinsettia Pattern: Arrange smaller poinsettias into a repeating pattern for a beautiful, wallpaper-inspired background in various festive hues.
- Rustic Charm: Pair poinsettias with kraft paper, burlap, or twine accents for a warm, rustic vibe. Add pinecones or greenery to capture cozy holiday charm.
- Monochromatic Elegance: Use a single color scheme—think classic red, serene white, or soft pastels. Add depth with shading and layering for an elegant, refined touch.
Today’s Project
Today’s challenge is all about capturing the timeless beauty of poinsettias, and for “Poinsettia Perfection,” I’ve created a festive card using the Christmas Flower Die from @craftymeraki. This design highlights vibrant red poinsettias with layered petals and delicate yellow centers, set against a deep green background. The sentiment “Christmas Blessings” completes the look, bringing warmth and joy to the card. 🌟✨
How are your poinsettia cards shaping up? Whether you’re focusing on classic red and green, experimenting with layered textures, or adding a bit of shimmer, I’m excited to see everyone’s festive creations today! 🎨💌
Supply List
Stamp & Dies
- Crafty Meraki – Christmas Flower Die
- HoneyBee Stamp – Christmas Buzzword
Ink
- Stampin’ Up! Evening Evergreen Ink
- Stampin’ Up! Cherry Cobbler Ink
- Stampin’ Up! Old Olive Ink
- Tsukineko Memento Dye Ink Pad
Emnlishments
- Winsor Newton Drawing Ink
- Neutrals Sequin Assortment
- Stampin’ Up! Linen Thread
Card
- Stampin’ Up! Evening Evergreen Card
- Stampin’ Up! Cherry Cobbler Card
- Stampin’ Up! Cherry Old Olive Card
- Stampin’ Up! Wild Wheat Card
- Stampin’ Up! Crumb Cake Card
- Stampin’ Up! Basic White Card
Tools
- Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
- Instant Dimension Foam Tape
- Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue
- Blending Brushes
- Watercolor Brush Pens