Tuesday 25 October 2022

Poinsettias

The Rudolph Days October Challenge begins today and runs until the end of the month.

I used a new corner die from Tim Holtz 'Mixed Media Christmas' set, a set I bought ages ago in the Sizzix 70% off sale, but never got round to using.... until now.  I thought the die would be good for making a quick Christmas card, but how wrong was I! I was going to make the card just in red and white, but the holly leaves didn't look right in red, so I used the die again with snippets of green card and inlaid the holly leaves. The sentiment is a SU stamp, stamped with Versafine Clair 'Green Oasis.  I think I might try making this design again with black or navy blue instead of the red to see if it looks okay without having to inlay any of the little pieces.

I am joining in the following challenges:





26 comments:

  1. You had to make a lot of work, but the result is gorgeous!

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  2. What is it they say about the 'best laid plans' 🤣. Super card though and worth the effort of inlaying the leaves, hope it works well with your other suggestions to make it quick and easy

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  3. That's a really pretty die Liz, nice CAS creation.

    B x

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  4. What a great idea. I have had that corner die for ages too and have never used it because I couldn't find a way of backing it that i was happy with. I may have to give it a go now! Kate x

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  5. Those sales are fatal - I have a few NBUS bargains I need to get to use. This card, despite it being a pain to do looks fab though.

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  6. That's a lovely die Liz and a beautiful CAS card.
    xx

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  7. I"m so glad you made it work because it's stunning using all the colors. Lots of snippets for sure. Such a beautiful, beautiful card.
    Lynn

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  8. Gorgeous CAS card Liz! and a lovely die too hugs Sue x

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  9. Hi Liz.
    Happy Rudolf Days.
    what a very gorgeous card and such a lovely die used to create this beautiful design.
    Love the die used and the colours are so perfect for Christmas.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  10. Oh wow that is super beautiful Liz. The colours are just perfect and look so crisp and clean. Love it!

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  11. OH! Liz, this is beautiful, and I love the laying in of the holly leaves.

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  12. It was well worth all the hard work Liz,a beautiful card

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  13. Gorgeous corner die card, Liz - just love how you inlaid the leaves but not the flowers!!

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  14. It was SO worth the effort Liz!! Love it xx

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  15. It must have been tricky remembering which leaf went where Liz but definitely well worth the effort!

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  16. Hi again Liz, I just noticed it in the Holly and Ivy Christmas Gallery, so thank you for entering this lovely card in the Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge and hope you'll come back again soon!

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  17. Beautiful and gorgeous card, love these colours together

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  18. Oooo what a fabby die and all your effort was so worth it too, thanks for joining us at Rudolph Days Challenge this month, Luv Sam x

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  19. Very pretty and how thoughtful to send out handmade Christmas cards. That's a lot of work, but they are heartfelt treasures.

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  20. it is a beautiful one! Love the CAS-style! Hugs, Gerrna

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  21. This is a gorgeous Christmas card Liz, I love the traditional colors, but think it would be equally beautiful in non traditional colors too, like pinks, teals, etc....I am anxious to see it with the black or navy blue colors you said. Hugs, Brenda

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  22. It was definitely worth the effort Liz, but isn’t it annoying when you think it’s going to be quick and easy, and it’s anything but? I’ve got my GDT hat on again so thank you for sharing at NBUS.

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  23. Such an eye catching card Liz - stunning. Shabneez x

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  24. Great card. I like the inlaid holly leaves . They are a nice look with the cut away poinsettias.
    Thanks for taking part in the October Rudolph Days Challenge.

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