Do you have a favourite Christmas flower? I do, and I bet you’d never ever guess it… 😉 Spoiler alert, it’s in the title 😄!

Have you been following along with my 2023 Same But Different Christmas Card Series this year? Can you believe we are up to Video 3. CLICK HERE to see the full playlist at Youtube, I have already focused on Critters and Stretching a Stamp Set 5 Ways, and a Drumroll for today’s theme… Poinsettias (sigh)!

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And DON’T MISS THIS! If you love Poinsettia cards as much as I do, join me at the Stress Free Cardmaking Summit where I share a Magical Pop-up card idea using Poinsettias. I have 2 cards including a version where you can recreate the card with very minimal supplies. In fact, if you can cut a leaf shape with scissors you can make the card I share with you at the Summit.

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Would you like to see today’s cards?

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Idea #1 – Large Poinsettia Background

Get the look of a layered floral design without the bulk! I used the Festive Poinsettia Stamp and by adding colour by ink blending with the coordinating Stencils this kept the card to an almost one-layer design which is perfect for posting!

I took it a little step further and added some extra dimension with some simple pencil shading using colours that were similar to the inks. I stamped the outline with green ink, in a no-line style and added a hot foiled sentiment directly to the panel.

The second card is very similar but came together even faster because I used Ivory cardstock for the base which saved on one layer of blending.

I also changed it up by gold heat embossing the outline before I blended the leaves. Both cards had a sprinkling of sequins for the centres.

PRO TIP: To make these cards, even more post-friendly, colour the flower centres with a gold gel pen instead of adding the sequins. You can also adhere the die-cut sentiment directly to the card front without popping it up.

Idea #2 – Die Cut Poinsettia!

One of my ALL time favourite dies and every year I keep coming back to it, but I think it’s the first time I have added ‘striped’ leaves in the background… I think it really changes up the look of this flower and gives it a very modern feel.

To keep that modern feel, I added a simple large bold stamped sentiment.

Next I wanted to share a totally different look using the same die set. This time I wanted to share a more traditional style card. I die cut the Poinsettia with crepe paper, I love the soft feel that it gives and how much it changes the final look.

This time I added a Brushed Gold die-cut sentiment which almost has a ‘retro’ feel.

Idea #3 – 3D Embossing Folder!

Another fave! I wanted to give this embossing folder a modern look. So I used some more Ivory cardstock and a bold heat embossed sentiment. It was as simple as that!

This card would be perfect to create multiples and batch it out!

BONUS IDEA: If you don’t have a large stamp sentiment to use, why not die-cut some gold cardstock to create your own.

I adore my Christmas stamps and love to make the most of them throughout the years so sadly not every set that I have used today is still available. I will link what I can or find similar where possible, if you use my links (at no extra cost to you) I say a HUGE thank you for your support of my channel. It helps me bring more free content your way.

I encourage you to also use what you have and adapt these simple designs and ideas to suit your style. And, if you are inspired I’d love you to share your designs with me on Social Media.
Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Don’t forget to join me for the Summit!
Crafty Christmas Hugs,

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Other Supplies:
Extra Fine Crepe Paper – Cypress / Fern / Linen
Prismacolor Pencils – Sap Green Light / Olive Green / Dark Green / 50% Warm Grey.
Embellishments – Glossies Enamel Mini Hearts – Stormy Skies
Ellen Hutson – Essential Circles Dies / Cool Yule

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