I showed the stepped up version of a French Foliage Poinsettia card on my Saturday post HERE. I want to thank everyone for their nice comments…I enjoyed reading them! Now, I wanted to show you one that my Club members made last week. I showed how this could be their Christmas Card, even though it did require a little more cutting. It would be easily mailed since it doesn't have the bow and economical because I substituted home-made glitter paper for the pearls in case you need to make a LOT of them! Very demonstratable for demos…I've sold a lot of French Foliage stamp sets because of this card! I love using a predominantly fall stamp set to make a Christmas card!
I used many of the same elements. The base is Cherry Cobbler. I added a full layer of Jolly Holiday Designer Paper which would save time from cutting the panels like on the other version. I cut the Top Note from Old Olive and stamped Merry & Bright from the Bright Christmas stamp set in Basic Black.
I stamped 11 leaves from French Foliage with Cherry Cobbler on Real Red cardtock, then cut them out. I stamped two of the larger leaves in Old Olive on Old Olive cardstock and cut them out. (Great TV time activity for me!) I made the poinsettia by punching a 1 1/4 circle out of scrap paper and then adhering the leaf "petals" to it. Instead of the pearls for the centers, I made some glitter paper by inking up Daffodil Delight piece of cardstock with Versamark, then sprinkling on Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder and heat set it. Then I used a 1/4 circle punch to cut them out…it adds a little bling without the bulk! Or use the center of the Daisy die to make a bunch of circles at once!
I know I'll be making a few of these this Christmas! How about you?
It's amazing how pretty both cards are. Each can totally stand on its own as a beautiful card. The leaves, especially the green ones, look so velvet-y. Good job Connie. ~Blythe
Connie I love your idea for the poinsettias. I'll definitely be trying this out. I know if I make a similar card at one of my workshops my gals will complain about all the cutting but it looks sooo amazing!! The leaves especially. Thanks for your inspiration…Barb
This card look soooo rich looking and velvety like Blythe said. I definitely want to try this one for sure. I especially like the idea of no bulk! Good choice. Cath
What a beautiful card! I was looking for ideas and this one if perfect. Thanks so much for sharing. I usually make around 30 cards to mail to relative and friends. I need to get busy. Thankfully my Thanksgiving cards are done 🙂
What a great idea to make the French Foliage stamp set more versiitile. I love this card. You come up with the best ideas.
This is such a beautiful card. I must try it today. This is such a versatile set. Thanks for sharing