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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Joyful Poinsettia


Hi everyone.  Second post for today! ;)  Click HERE to see my first post for the December Sketch Challenge at Happy Little Stampers.

I used cling wrap, versamark and gold glitter embossing powder to create my background.  I scrunched the wrap up and then pounced it into a versamark ink pad and then pounced it onto the card front before adding the gold embossing powder and heat setting.  Love the look!

The poinsettia is watercoloured with distress inks (Barn Door, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany) using the wet-on-wet technique (click HERE to see a video tutorial on how I do this wet-on-wet watercolouring).  I added some mustard seed distress ink to the center of the flower for background colour, and then coated it with gold stickles.  So pretty!!

I'm entering this card (second entry) for the Time Out challenge (#19 - embossing with an optional twist of sparkle).  I used heat embossing to make my golden, sparkly background.



Stamps:  Warm Wishes (Penny Black); Joy sentiment (Michael's)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Gold foil (SU!); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink:  Real Red (SU), Versamark, Archival Black (Ranger); Distress inks:  Barn Door, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water brushes, water mister, heat tool, cling wrap, gold embossing powder, clear embossing powder, gold cording, gold stickles


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22 comments:

  1. Susan30 November 2014 at 15:52

    Love your adaptation of Ingrid's wonderful technique! Your card is gorgeous and I'm going to be CASEing it for sure!

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  2. Sandy30 November 2014 at 16:22

    So very, very pretty!
    Sandy xx

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  3. Darnell30 November 2014 at 16:22

    This is a great inspiration post to support Kylie, Lolly, and a magnificent card in every way! As a matter of fact, I had to call the Mister in for some CPR before I could type this comment!! (Hmm, that didn't sound right, but you know what I mean!) I shall participate and spread the word, too!! Hugs, Dolly

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  4. Kylie30 November 2014 at 16:43

    Absolutely beautiful! The gold is stunning as the background for your poinsettia! Thanks for joining me in my Christmas Card challenge - much appreciated xx

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  5. Bonnie30 November 2014 at 16:43

    I Love how you've done the background and that beautiful poinsettia! I have that stamp in a cart ready to order. I've already won Kylie's watermark, but I'm happy to support her. Love my watermark!

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  6. Unknown30 November 2014 at 18:05

    Just Gorgeous Loll, love it!!!
    Hugs
    Donna
    Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!!

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  7. Linda30 November 2014 at 23:29

    WOW! This is simply stunning! I love the vibrant colour of the poinsettia against that gorgeous delicate embossed background ... so pretty! Hugs Linda xx

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  8. sandie30 November 2014 at 23:38

    I was wondering how you got the bacground to look like this! What a fun way to use embossing powder and it sure gives a stunning look x

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  9. Julie B1 December 2014 at 01:44

    I also wondered how you did that background Loll. Love this card, so rich without being over the top! x

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  10. Lee-Anne1 December 2014 at 04:39

    Stunning and I love how that background is done! And that poinsettia...wow, wow, wow! LOVE!

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  11. Brenda1 December 2014 at 06:37

    Wow, this is a very elegant and stunning card Loll even if you did copy it, it's not totally the same. I love that look of the background and will have to give that a try myself. lol So many techniques, so little time! I love, love that poinsettia and have just gotten the TH one, so will have to try this color combo out and your wet technique. Simple stunning! Hugs, Brenda

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  12. Anita in France1 December 2014 at 14:10

    The embossed gold background is just gorgeous, Loll ... thanks for sharing how you created it! It's so wonderful behind that beautiful poinsettia! Always delighted to have you play along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

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  13. Deepti1 December 2014 at 14:39

    Wow!! the colors on poinsettia are mind blowing :)

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  14. My Card Attic: Hazel2 December 2014 at 04:53

    "All that glitters" . . . is definitely gold in this case Loll, fabulous! Hazel x

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  15. cm2 December 2014 at 13:39

    My comments are sounding repetitive, but I can't help it:your cards are always gorgeous and stunning! This one...I'm speechless. So beautiful...
    Hugs~c

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  16. Vicki Dutcher2 December 2014 at 18:14

    Such stunning color of that poinsettia! Beautiful card~

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  17. Barb Ghig3 December 2014 at 14:17

    Your Poinsettia is so striking, and I love, love, love your background, Loll! I love all the sparkle on this card, too...so elegant!

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  18. Sarah G3 December 2014 at 14:51

    What a fabulous card! Love the rich reds and golds and such an elegant design. Thanks for joining us at Time Out :)

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  19. Angela4 December 2014 at 08:20

    I love poinsettias and I adore what you've done here!

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  20. Unknown4 December 2014 at 13:12

    Oh Loll! This made me so happy! It really warms my heart when I make something and someone sooo talented CASEs it with their own twist. It means a lot to me to see that someone out there enjoys and tries techniques I come up with and that they PLAY! Your card is super-stunning! I love the background the way you did it... the whole card is wonderful! Thank you for the shout out too! :)
    Hugs,
    Ingrid xx

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  21. Lynn7 December 2014 at 14:51

    Oh this is amazing. I love the contrast of the gold against the deep rich red. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out.

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  22. Mau xx10 December 2014 at 14:32

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Beautiful!
    xx

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)