As most of you know, I make Christmas cards all year. When it's time to mail cards, I always find some that I'm just not happy with. Don't think that will happen with these as I love both looks.
A recent sale got me to buy the green & red C&9 Foil paper pack. Now I'm wishing I'd bought 2! It is absolutely gorgeous & cuts beautifully.
The HA Layering Poinsettia is beautiful no matter what paper is used, but this is one of my favorites. I used C&9 silver glitter cardstock for the center & the MFT word die. The glitter cardstock cuts great & has gorgeous sparkle. I bought the HA Bold Graphic Confetti die because I saw it used for a monochromatic background. This time I used 2 layers since I got liquid glue that doesn't dry clear on the first one. Actually, I like it better with a bit more dimension, so that worked out. Will probably have to give this to a local friend since I used foam tape to layer the poinsettia. I'm entering
ABNH &
Christmas Kickstart.
Still hard to believe I was the lucky winner of Uniko's fabulous December release. Here's my first card & entry for the
Uniko Christmas Party.
The branch from Winter Foliage & sentiment from Season of Beauty were stamped a couple times in Altenew Forest Glades & Ruby Red. I die cut the SSS thin frame from the panel & from C&9 silver Glitter paper so I could inlay the glittery frame. I used black cardstock for the mat & added 3 black Pico Embellisher dots. I'm also entering
Virginia's Show & Share.
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yes your poinsettia card is really gorgeous with that foil paper and the background equally as lovely - thanks for joining the ABNH challenge! and love your Uniko card too - lucky you to win such a great release!
ReplyDeleteThat shimmery foil against the gray card base is wonderful Greta! And that wispy sprig of pine on your CAS card is perfect. Two pretty cards, both keepers!!
ReplyDeleteTwo Christmas beauties, Greta! Just love the foil poinsettia - I'm with you; that poinsettia die is fab in any paper! Love the simplicity of card two - very delicate!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of Christmas cards, Greta! Especially love that gorgeous poinsettia!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous makes as always, Greta! Thanks for linking to Christmas Kickstart again - always lovely to see you playing along! Jo x
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties, Greta. I love the sparkle and glamour of the first, yet the second's serenity grabs my heart too. What a fantastic HA poinsettia!
ReplyDeleteThe metallic paper is gorgeous and congrats on your Uniko win. Have a very happy New Year and best wishes for an awesome 2020. Hugz
ReplyDeleteGreta, these are GORGEOUS!!!!! I saw the metallic poinsettia on insta and I gasped! So very creative and absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteOh my word - the top card is a a knockout! A beautiful bold bloom perfectly offset with the silvery background. The sentiment on the second card sums it all up so well - I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh, both are lovely beauties in my book, Greta! Gorgeous shiny poinsettia on your first card and second card is CAS perfect! Lucky you that you have a great start for Christmas cards for next season!
ReplyDeleteBoth are just so beautiful Greta, love your poinsettia shine and the CAS treatment of your last card. Great work.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Happy New Year.
Many congratulations Greta with the win and what a fabulous CAS card you made x.
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension of your first card and what a pretty poinsettia....love the grey card stock too. Happy New Year dear friend x.
Congratulations with the win Greta, Uniko stamps are fabulous. Your cards are gorgeous, and a great start for the next year.
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