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Stamping 411 – French Foliage Poinsettia

October 29, 2010 By Connie | 33 Comments

It is time for another Stamping 411 sketch challenge!  This one I decided to mix up the background a little bit and use 4 different patterns in the Jolly Holiday Designer Paper Pack to represent the background of the sketch.

 

 

I started with a base of Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  On it, I layered Very Vanilla cardstock.  Then I cut the four patterns from Jolly Holiday into 1" wide stripes and placed them on the Very Vanilla.  I cut a Top Note from Old Olive cardstock and stamped Merry & Bright from Bright Christmas in Basic Black in the corner.  I wrapped the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon around the back and made a bow for the front.

 

 

For the Poinsettia, I stamped the leaf from Stampin' Up!'s French Foliage 11 times with Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink on Real Red cardstock and cut them out.  I used the larger leaf and stamped it twice with Old Olive Classic Ink on Old Olive cardstock.  I punched a 1 1/4 circle from scrap paper and began adhering the petals to the circle…back row along the edge and then filling in closer to the middle of the circle on top.  I added Pearls to the center for some extra bling…and three graduated sizes along the top of the Top Note diecut.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals behind the circle for the Poinsettia and also popped up the Old Olive leaves.

 

I love how this turned out!  Let me know what you think!  Make sure to check out what the rest of the Design Operators did on Stamping 411 this week with the sketch!

 

Have a great weekend…I get to go with my future daughter-in-law to shop for the dress!  Woohoo!

Filed Under: Cards, Stamping 411 Tagged With: French Foliage, Poinsettia, Stampin' Up!, Stamping 411

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 19 years and had my 18th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Nina Riley says

    October 29, 2010 at 8:09 am

    That is so clever!  I love it and it looks so pretty.

  2. Sue Stevens says

    October 29, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Love it Connie! You are quite clever with the poinsettia idea! Makes me want to go buy the French Foliage set! Thanks for sharing your ideas! Sue

  3. Patti C says

    October 29, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    The poinsettia is gorgeous.  My hubby would say this is a real Christmas card because it is red and green.  Beautiful card.

  4. Katye Harris says

    October 29, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    This is STUNNING! Clever use of a "seasonal" stamp to make it cross the seasons…I just love this!

  5. Lee says

    October 29, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Oh Connie, this is gorgeous!! I love it. What a great idea.

  6. Dorothy T says

    October 29, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    I really love the way the poinsettia turned out.  Very gorgeous card.  Thanks for sharing with us.

  7. Cookie says

    October 29, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    just stunning… I love the poinsettia and now I'm gonna have to spend all weekend trying to make one.  Can I use you as an excuse for not cleaning house?…lol.  Thanx for sharing your creativity

  8. Robin Merriman says

    October 29, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Connie, this is just a stunning card! You brought the traditional and contemporary together so beautifully here. Super job!

  9. Anita A says

    October 29, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    This is amazing!

  10. Donna says

    October 29, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    What a creative use of the leaves!  Just couldn't see myself buying a new Xmas set, so now I can use the leaf set I just had to have!
    Awesome!
    d

  11. Donna Schneidtmiller says

    October 30, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!  Connie you never cease to amaze me with your creations!!  Definitely have to case this idea!

    Thanks so much for sharing your greatness with us!

  12. Gabby says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:45 am

    Very nice card and I love the  way you used the leaves to create the beautiful poinsettia! 🙂

  13. Dale Morin says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Very nice.  I really love this.  Makes a beautiful card.

  14. Stephanie Uzee says

    October 30, 2010 at 8:05 am

    I love, Love, Love this!  Great Job on the flower.  It is just stunning!

  15. Robin Wilbur says

    October 30, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!!  It looks so realistic. 

  16. Wanda M. says

    October 30, 2010 at 9:23 am

    Oh Connie, this is an excellent, beautiful card.  I love this idea of the poinsettia.  I think this would make a great  flower pot card too, or do you think the petals are too large.  I will have to try this, though I do not own the Foliage set yet.  TFS

  17. Rebecca aka Scrappywonder says

    October 30, 2010 at 10:16 am

     
    what a COOL card!! an absolute winner!! I am SO goning to CASE your poinsettia flower!! TFS!! R 😉

  18. Selene Kempton says

    October 30, 2010 at 11:28 am

    They only thing that comes to mind when I look at what you made this week is ~ eye candy!  I love every last detail!  Gorgeous…

  19. Kerin says

    October 30, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Gorgeous poinsettia!!!! Everything about this card is just perfect 🙂

  20. Sharon Carr says

    October 30, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    This is just one more reason to love the French Foliage set!  WOW!!!

  21. Kim P says

    October 30, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    LOVE how you created the poinsettia!

  22. Barbara Kupfrian says

    October 30, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    I just love the French foliage stamp set – and you have given us yet another use for it.  It is the prettiest Poinsettia I have seen.  Love it.  May do this with our club. 

  23. Rose Kerry says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Beautiful card Connie, the colors are so rich and your poinsettia is awesome.

  24. vicki dutcher says

    October 31, 2010 at 12:37 am

    I just wanted to pop on over and tell you your card is just sunning!  I adore the dp you used on the back panels~~  well done!

  25. vicki dutcher says

    October 31, 2010 at 12:37 am

    How about STUNNING – sheez

  26. Miranda says

    October 31, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Your card is beautiful!  I love it! 

  27. Cindy van Oorschot says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Just beautiful, words don't describe the flower. WOW
    Cindy

  28. Carla Bazhenow says

    November 1, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Connie, you card is so rich and beautiful!!!  I absolutely love your Poinsettia!!!  It is the only reason I am getting that stamp set.  Just so gorgeous!!!!  Plus its the only Christmas DSP I like this year, so I guess I'm gonna have to case your card.  *smile*  Hugs,
     

  29. Joanne French says

    November 8, 2010 at 7:28 am

    WOW, it always amazes me how creative people are. You have inspired me with using the leaf for the pointsettia, it is gorgeous.  I hope you don't mind me casing, I will for sure give you the credit, LOVE IT!!!

  30. LeAnne says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Awesome!!  This poinsettia is making its rounds in the blog world….very realistic-looking!  I'll have to try one too, thanks for sharing your lovely technique!

  31. Mike says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:51 am

    WOW!  I will definitely be CASEing this one in all sorts of colors.  Beautifully done!
    Mike

  32. Bev Gomez says

    November 30, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    OMG Connie this is spectacular!!!!! I love the French Foliage set and so glad I have it. TFS!!!! Merry Christmas! Bev

  33. pascale says

    November 12, 2011 at 5:32 am

    hello, i like your creations and i tried to realise your christmas tree.
    thank you for the template and sorry for the mistakes in my comment.
    have a nice day,
    Alderande78.

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