Hi everyone. Having some fun with my new die from Penny Black. I do love poinsettias and this one is so pretty. The poinsettia full bloom (back piece) is cut from a piece of smooshed Inka gold and Regal Rose re-inker that I had in my stash. Gold foil card stock was used for the lacy topper.
I also used a small strip of gold patterned vellum that was given to me ages ago by my good friend Nancy. Thanks Nancy!
The panel with the poinsettia is popped up for added dimension, and the sentiment is heat embossed in gold.
I was so happy with how the first card turned out, that I made a second, which I will donate to charity.
My CAS Mix Up card has stamping, heat embossing, die-cuts, smooshing, inka gold and vellum. Just a reminder that our May challenge is closing in a few days. Still time to play along. Challenge is open until midnight, May 24th PDT (Pacific Daylight Time).
Thanks for dropping by for a visit!
Stamps: Handy Christmas Greetings (Amy R)
Paper: White (Neenah), Gold Patterned Vellum (gift from Nancy); Gold Foil
Ink: Versamark; Regal Rose Re-inker
Accessories & Tools: Gold wax (Inka Gold), water mister, Burst of Red dies (Penny Black)
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up May Challenge - Heat Embossing
These are stunning Loll! I love the vellum peeping out like that! Genius . . . I might have to CASE this idea! Inspirational! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Hazel xx
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OMG Loll, both your heat embossed die cut poinsettias are Stunning! I love how you used your Inka Gold backgrounds, vellum and gold embossed sentiments too. Beautiful works of art my friend. Hugs..
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card, Loll. Love the gold. So elegant.
ReplyDeleteNot only is this card beautiful, but that vellum is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty poinsettia, Loll! Love that smooshed solid flower with the gold foil topper! Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteI find it difficult to gather thoughts after such a dose of beauty. I love both of your cards and I wonder how to use your inspiration ... Poinsettia is beautiful, but what you've done with it is a real genius!
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It's true than, is it? One can never have too many poinsettia dies! These two cards are elegant and stunning, Lolly! I especially love that vellum down the side like a gold lattice looped chain!! Enjoy the weekend! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteLove both of the cards (and so glad to hear one is coming to my fundraiser!). It's a beautiful poinsettia die - gorgeous to use with the Inka Gold background for the solid die. Love that vellum too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutelybrilliant Loll, love that you used vellum I have some neglected somewhere need to did it out.. And congrats on winning Brenda's candy too..
ReplyDelete...oh and my sister loved that butterfly card with the gilding flakes. I worked out in hindsight just where I went wrong I didn't let the glue dry well enough and when tried to buff it I messed it up in centre but as butterfly covered that it wasn't too bad..live and learn,
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That IS a gorgeous die! How perfect with the smooshed background! That vellum is just amazing with this! I've never seen such a beautiful piece of vellum before. Beautiful card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous with the gold on that poinsettia Loll.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Loll, love that new die. Isnt the vellum beautiful, I just got some new vellum in the mail too so cant wait to use it along with a wonderful birthday card and some yummy die cut blooms from you. Cant thank you enough I have so wanted the two flower die for so long so to get some already precut ready for me to play with is the best. Thank you so much xxx
ReplyDeleteLOVE that Poinsettia die, and how perfect to use your own paper for the back layer and the gold die cut over top...absolutely lovely Loll!! :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Loll. The gold is just so stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards ...... what a pretty poinsettia. Love how you've used the gold on top of the coloured card xx
ReplyDeleteLovely, Loll ... the delicacy of the gold in the poinsettia is fabulous with the soft vellum ... they're both gorgeous! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI did not want to be tempted to get any more stamps so I will have to pretend that I did not see this card with the fantastic poinsettia.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, Loll. PB does flowers soooo well. Add your amazing techniques to them and it makes for some gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteOh YEAH! on both of these. Love that vellum & gold pattern, and the poinsettias are just phenomenal. The pink softness on the flower lets that gold overlay shine so well. TFS
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Loll! I love the details on this Poinsettia die, and using your Inka Gold and gold foil was the perfect way to showcase it! I think you're going to enjoy playing with this beautiful die :)
ReplyDeleteTwo more Christmas beauties, Loll! I REALLY love the layout of that 2nd one. That die is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful Loll ... love the designs on both of them and especially love the Poinsettia done with the smooshing.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just so beautiful and elegant Loll. Love that poinsettia, so pretty! Hugs, Brenda
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