I've wanted to make a poinsettia with writing on the petals for a couple years & I've been saving newspaper for crafting, so was determined to make a card for Merry Monday. I began by gluing torn pieces of newspaper to cardstock. Then I brushed on watered down Gesso since using it full strength hid the writing. Next I dabbed & brushed on Distress Stains Victorian Velvet for the petals & Sage Green for the leaves. It took a couple coats to get it dark enough. Then I die cut the MFT poinsettia, sponged the same colors of ink on the edges & added a bit of Distress Stain Brushed Pewter. I molded the leaves & petals with my fingers. The center die cut was covered with Stickles & embellished with an irridescent gem.
Shimmer cardstock was cut with Lil' Inkers Stitched rectangles & the small one was mounted with foam tape. Before adding the poinsettia I glued on some metallic floss & clear sequins. The Penny Black "joy" die was cut 3 times & clear embossed. Last night I was afraid the colors were too light, but seeing it this morning I actually love how it turned out. Now I have to ask my neighbor for some more newspaper! I'm also entering SSS Wednesday Anything Goes, Pixies Snippets Playground (only the black was a scrap), Addicted to Stamps Anything Goes & The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge, flowers. Also finally getting an entry done in time for Rudolph Days! I'm way behind in reading blogs, but I haven't forgotten you & will be there soon.
This is really beautiful, Greta. I love the look of the torn newspaper on the poinsettia. The shimmer cardstock is a lovely contrast. Thanks for taking part in the May Rudolph Challenge.
Love your poinsettia with the newsprint petals, Greta! The stitched mats, die cut joy, metallic twine, and sparkling center show it off to perfection! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
Such a neat idea to make the poinsettias out of newsprint paper! Love the coloring/staining you did on them, too. Amazing how waiting a while can "improve" the look of things, isn't it? :) ~ Andrea
What an excellent idea to use torn newspaper for your poinsettia, Greta! Genuis! I totally love the newsprint look and I think I may have to do something like this for a future card. Thanks for the inspiration! Enjoy your weekend!
Hello Greta, Goodness I am loving this, it has a touch of mixed media about it so it appealed to me instantly, The gesso has muted your palette beautifully, please do more I want to see where it will take you. Smiles:) Sue
Unlike other time, this year I have not been making any holiday card so far and I have a feeling that I will be behind when christmas time is near, thanks for the beautiful inspiration, I will kick myself and get started!
Very, very nice! I like how you "watered down" the newsprint so it was just subtle instead of too much. I like that metallic floss as well. I recently was thinking how that was a fad that came and went and how I miss it.
GRETA!! June has been zipping by too quickly and with too much busy-ness, but I'm taking time this morning to catch up on all your amazing cards. This one: stunning! Your newspaper poinsettias are gorgeous...such a clever technique! Hugs~c
This is really beautiful, Greta. I love the look of the torn newspaper on the poinsettia. The shimmer cardstock is a lovely contrast.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the May Rudolph Challenge.
A Stunning design..I LOve your Poinsettias
ReplyDeleteLOving your metallic floss and these ever so pretty dies too.
Chrissyxx
Love your poinsettia with the newsprint petals, Greta! The stitched mats, die cut joy, metallic twine, and sparkling center show it off to perfection! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely and who wouldn't be delighted to receive such a beautiful card at Christmas time! Jo x
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat idea to make the poinsettias out of newsprint paper! Love the coloring/staining you did on them, too. Amazing how waiting a while can "improve" the look of things, isn't it? :) ~ Andrea
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent idea to use torn newspaper for your poinsettia, Greta! Genuis! I totally love the newsprint look and I think I may have to do something like this for a future card. Thanks for the inspiration! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poinsettia!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Mixed Media Challenge Blog!!
ReplyDeleteA very novel idea to use newspaper print for the poinsettia, looks really great and love the stitched dies and the way you have done the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with the May Rudoph Day challenge.
Kath x
OH MY goodness, Greta, this is simply GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI love how you were inspired to create the poinsettia.
Everything about this beauty caught my eye.
Absolutely beautiful. You have nailed it right on the head. Well worth the wait to see. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful techniques! Lovely pointsettia.
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous idea to use actual newspaper, greta! who knew it would make such a lovely poinsettia?? lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea, so many things you could do using this technique. Love your poinsettia!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab idea to tear and adhere the newspaper to cardstock with gesso added...love the look! The poinsettia is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHello Greta,
ReplyDeleteGoodness I am loving this, it has a touch of mixed media about it so it appealed to me instantly,
The gesso has muted your palette beautifully, please do more I want to see where it will take you.
Smiles:)
Sue
Beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Greta!! The font on the die cut sentiment is perfect with your artsy poinsettia!! Another amazing work of art my friend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card dear Greta!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Love how those flowers look with the writing on the paper.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad my challenge gave you the excuse to make your newsprint poinsettia - because it was so worth the wait. Fabulous card, Greta!
ReplyDeleteOh Greta, this is beyond fabulous! The shimmer & the simple greeting and that absolute star of a poinsettia....WOW :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic design Greta, pretty poinsettia and I love your sentiment and the base card that you used. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful poinsettia!! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteThese poinsetta's look absolutely great! Great colours and a beautiful design! Thanks for your comment on my CAS-saterday cards!
ReplyDeleteUnlike other time, this year I have not been making any holiday card so far and I have a feeling that I will be behind when christmas time is near, thanks for the beautiful inspiration, I will kick myself and get started!
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice! I like how you "watered down" the newsprint so it was just subtle instead of too much. I like that metallic floss as well. I recently was thinking how that was a fad that came and went and how I miss it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Greta. Thanks for sharing the technique with us. I have some gesso...may have to try something similar.
ReplyDeleteWell...I have to say your card was well worth the wait. It is simply gorgeous. What a talent you have to make such an incredible card.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity and technique is commendable! This card is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGosh this is just fabulous Greta! So pretty and beautiful countered by the crisp sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
Beautiful Christmas Card! Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card! Love your smart technique. Thank you for sharing at ATSM.
ReplyDeletegorgeous card! i love the pearl and shimmer!! Thank you for playing a long with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteGRETA!! June has been zipping by too quickly and with too much busy-ness, but I'm taking time this morning to catch up on all your amazing cards. This one: stunning! Your newspaper poinsettias are gorgeous...such a clever technique!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c