Winter Poinsettias
Winter Poinsettias
Other Products: Red cardstock, paper trimmer, glue gun, heat tool, Clear Crackle Paint, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (Berries, tree trim and rug - R20, R22, R24, R27 R56, Leaves - Leaves and tree - G40, G43, G44, Skin Tones E00, E11, E24, Hair - C3, C4, C5, C7, Dress - B0000, B00, B21, B24, Star - Y11, YR20, YR23, YR56, Wall paper - E40, E42, B00)
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Instructions: Card base is a top fold card measuring 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. The base layer was cut at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches and the designer paper was selected from the Winter's Eve Paper Collection.
The poinsettia's were stamped and cut using the Sparkling Poinsettia Stamp and die set and Desert Sand ink on white cardstock. They were sponged with Guacamole and a touch of Berrylicious fluid Chalk Ink. Then they were shaped with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. The flowers were assembled and allowed to dry. Clear Crackle Paint was applied to the petals and sprinkled with frosting powder and heat set. Yellow Prills were applied to the center for stamens.
The holly berries and and focal image were stamped with Memento Desert Sand Ink on white cardstock. The berries/leaves and focal image were colored with Copic alcohol ink. The color combo was - (Berries, tree trim and rug - R20, R22, R24, R27 R56, Leaves - Leaves and tree - G40, G43, G44, Skin Tones E00, E11, E24, Hair - C3, C4, C5, C7, Dress - B0000, B00, B21, Christmas Balls - B00, B21, B24, B27, Star - Y11, YR20, YR23, YR56, Wall paper - E40, E42, B00).
The window and window shutters were die cut from the Window Fame set on white cardstock. Die cut the window frame 3 times and adhere together for extra strength. Clear cardstock was was cut and adhered on the underside of the window frame.
Adhere the flowers and holly bush with a glue gun as shown. Darice foam strips were adhered between the focal image and the window frame to create a 3D effect. The frame was then adhered to the card with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.