Hi everyone, whilst poking around in my Christmas stash to find some inspiration, I dug out this Visible Image Poinsettia Grunge stamp set which has been pretty neglected - in fact although I often use the sentiment from this set, I reckon I’ve only ever inked up the flower once before back in 2023! I must admit I’m not usually a big fan of poinsettias, but I rather like the offbeat quirky look of this one with the script writing on it, and since it last came out to play I have acquired my Zig pens which are ideal for colouring it with.
I die cut a wavy stitched square of white card and stamped the focal flower, then masked it. I stamped co-ordinating background script text and spatters, then removed the mask and coloured the flower with Zig pens topped with Wi k of Stella, and gold Posca in the centre. I added white Posca accents then matted the finished piece onto a red border and card blank before adding a stamped sentiment.
Stamps: Visible Image Poinsettia Grunge, Sketched Tulips (script), Sunflower Grunge (spatters);
Media: Versafine Clair (Nocturne, Morning Mist); Kuretake Zig Clean Color watercolour pens; Wink of Stella (clear); Posca pens (white, gold);
Tools: Craft Addictions UK Wavy Double Stitched Squares die.
Challenges I would like to enter:
Addicted to Stamps and More! #507 - Christmas
Aud Sentiments #332 - Traditional Christmas + a Sentiment (2nd entry)
Beautiful Blossoms #35 - Anything Floral Goes (2nd entry)
Christmas Kickstart #105 - If It’s Christmassy Link It Up!
Colourful Options (December) - Colour Mood Board (2nd entry)
Country View FB Challenge (December) - Christmas (2nd entry)
Crafty Calendar (December) - Winter/Christmas
Creative Inspirations (December) - ‘Tis the Season
Everybody Art #590 - Bingo (2nd entry)
Let’s Craft and Create #226 - Anything Goes with option Vintage Feel
Neglected Stuff (December) - Use Your Neglected Stuff
Simon Says (Monday) - Use Dies in DIEcember (3rd entry)
Simon Says (Wednesday) - Use Dies in DIEcember (2nd entry)
Sparkles Christmas #179 - Poinsettia
Sweet Stampin’ - It’s Christmas!
Word Art Wednesday #728/729 - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
Take care, and thanks for visiting.
Hugs,
22 comments:
Beautiful poinsettia and beautifully coloured, love all the script background.
Carol x
A gorgeous card Pauline, I love the pretty poinsettia.
Lorraine x
A stunning card. I totally was influenced by seeing you use the Craftaddictionuk dies and bought myself some! Just credited you on my YouTube as why I bought them! 😀
Beautifully coloured poinsettia and I love the unusual sentiment as well as the grungy background.
Definitely a gorgeous card. I love the coloring you've done, the matching sentiment, and the overall design, keeping the poinsettia in the center - looks really awesome! Thank you so much for joining the Addicted to Stamps & More challenge!
Beautiful design and stamping, the stamps and colouring are gorgeous- that poinsettia really pops!
xx
So beautiful Pauline!! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Neglected Stuff challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Thanks for sharing this beautiful card at Crafty calendar and Fab'n' Funky.
xx
Your poinsettia is beautiful and you have given it wonderful depth with your colouring. I am glad that you have inked it up again xx
Beautiful mixed media design with the poinsettia!
What a gorgeous card, I love your poinsettia stamp and the beautiful colouring, thanks for sharing you so much for joining in our challenge at Fab’n’Funky.
Pat xx
Gorgeous poinsettia Christmas card. Love the grunge! xxx
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for participating in our COLORFUL OPTIONS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
I'm more of a traditional Poinsettia girl, but I do like this grungy one because it's unique. As always, a great card design! Thanks for playing along at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge and Best Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season!
Donna xx
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Such a beautiful design Pauline. Thank you so much for joining our Christmas challenge at Sweet Stampin' and Happy Holidays! Hugs, Wends xoxo Sweet Stampin' DT
This is such an elegant and lovely card, Pauline. I'm loving the subtle text in the background. It really gives a nice balance for the poinsettia in the forefront. Quite lovely, indeed. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. I really appreciate ALL the wonderful art you share in our challenges. Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful art and creativity with us at Word Art Wednesday. Please be sure to join our next challenge, too. It's our BIG Annual Blog Hop with lots of great prizes. I hope you will join us again. I know I've asked you before, but please remind me if you will...where do you live?
This is a lovely card Pauline - do you know I've been neglecting my Visible Image stamps too this year - apart from the Santa one which has been made for my 2 year old grandson! Eek - so many great stamps not enough hours in the day to share the love lol! Thanks for sharing this with us at ATSM
Love this card and all of the layers of stamping! Your poinsettia is gorgeous, Pauline. Thanks for sharing your card with the Addicted to Stamps & More December Christmas theme Challenge! Cathy ATS&M DT
Red poinsettias never disappoint, and yours is beautiful! Love the vintage-y feel to make the card feel timeless. Thank you for playing with us at the Inspiration Station Challenge. I hope you can join us again soon. Happy Holidays!
Debbie, DT
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Gorgeous colouring, Pauline. This is so classy. Thanks for playing at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x
Wow, what a beautiful poinsettia! The colors are perfect, and it looks so stunning. You've presented it so charmingly. The background is very interesting and really makes the poinsettia stand out. I also love the stitched frame. And the lettering is a perfect match. A truly beautiful Christmas card.
Thank you so much for participating in the last Everybody Art Challenge.
I wish you a Merry Christmas.
Hugs, Uschi
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