Sunday, March 03, 2019

Poinsettias

It is my turn this week to set the theme for the girls in the Christmas Card Club and I have chosen Poinsettias on our cards so without further ado here are the two that I have made.

First card
Rather a CAS style for me on this one. Card base was made from white card stock cut to size. I did use my Scor-pal to make four lines around the edges but they are not showing up too clearly.  The sentiment is by Creative Expressions which I cut 3 times (2 in white and 1 in red). I tried out some new Joy Crafts Glue - Sheets  for the first time and though the packet said quick and clean I wasn't very impressed with them. Spent more time picking the excess bits of sticky glue off afterwards. (You do need to use a pick tool and tweezers and not touch the glue sheet with your fingers. Ask me how I know that.)  The flower die is  'Blooming Poinsettia' by Poppy Stamps. I simply cut several in the different sizes and layered up with 3 leaves. Liberally applied loads of silver glitter glue to both the sentiment and the flower.


Second Card.
I already had the base card made from a  previous project showing a tutorial on how to make an Aperture card so I just added the flower, gems and silver edging.

 Poinsettia die is by Creative Dies. Layered up and used a silver brad to secure together.  The Holly die cut is from Making cards 2018.  I used red glitter glue on the flowers this time. Picture below shows the card closed so you can see it without the glare from the acetate.
Can't wait to see what the other girls have made.

Fluff sent me a photo of Kellogg to show you. He looks very happy on his cushion in the garage!!

Zzzzzzzzzzzz.


26 comments:

Aquarius said...

Two great cards and one gorgeous sleeping Kellog. Hope you've got the adhesive off your fingers!!

Christine Harrop said...

Two lovely cards ValeryAnn. Thanks for a great challenge. Christine x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Two gorgeous card Valery Anne, sounds like we should give the Joy crafts glue sheets a wide berth.

Sue xx

Chris said...

Beautiful cards Mrs A! Particularly like the first one, so striking, the poinsettia looks stunning against the white background.
I'll definitely give those glue sheets a miss!
Lovely photo of a blissful cat!!!
Chris
x

Viv said...

Great cards! Hoping the glue has worn off by now.... and a lovely pic of a comfy cat!

dutchess said...

Two lovely poinsettia cards Valery....lovely vivid Christmas reds...perfect.I expect you can hear me going awwwww....what a lovely cat...
Hugs xxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely Christmas cards, the CAS one especially catches my eyes with that wonderful diecut sentiment and all the sparkling. The scoring is a nice addition!
The silver edging around the aperture of the second one makes the poinsettia pop so beautifully!

Michelle said...

Really lovely Christmas cards and Kellog is so gorgeous and looks very contented - Michelle x

Margreet said...

Beautiful cards with the fab poinsettias.
Adorable Kellogg!
xxx Margreet

Brenda in IN said...

Two stunning Christmas cards, Valery. I love the red glitter glue on the second card and the silver curly frame. The clean design of the first card really highlights the poinsettia so well. Kellogg is so sweet. I love sleeping animals, they are so innocent. Molly is snoring softly next to me right now.

Jackie T said...

Hi Mrs A your cards are stunning I love Poinsettias. Did you get the glue sheets at the Farnborough craft show. I did I haven't used them yet. Kellogg looks very comfortable. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Elizabeth said...

Hi Valery, you've shared two lovely cards and one gorgeous cat! The poinsettias are beautiful and I like the addition of the glitter too. Thanks for a very nice theme for today. xx

cuilliesocks said...

Your cards are beautiful Valery, gorgeous colours and designs. It's a fabulous challenge so thanks so much, Kate x x

KandA said...

Two super cards Mrs A and that is a lovely Poinsettia die. Great photo of Kellogg xx

Jo said...

Two fab cards & a beautiful kitty! xx

Sandra H said...

Totally stunning cards Mrs A and so creative too! love the cat photo looks so content xx

rachel said...

Great cards Valery and a lovely theme - thankyou! Hugs rachel xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Valery
Fabulous poinsettia cards....
thanks for the Theme
Hugs Sylvie xx

Kathleen said...

Two super cards and a great theme you have chosen, the poinsettia look great and so do both sentiments.

Kath x

Rita said...

Beautiful cards Valery. I do love Poinsettias at Christmas time. Enjoy your week. Hugs Rita xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Thanks for a fabulous theme this time Valery. Your cards are gorgeous, lovely designs.
Lorraine

gwen70 said...

two beautiful cards, Thank you for the theme this time love poinsettias at Christmas

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Valery, love the cards. Laughing at your 'ask me how I know that'! I do that sort of thing all the time. :) Hugs, Shaz X

Diane said...

Two lovely designs Valery, your poinsettia's are gorgeous. Kellogg certainly does look comfortable on his cushion.

Hugs Diane

Di said...

Super cards and what a beauty Kellogg is! Looks adorable.

Hugs

Di xx

Greta said...

I love poinsettias & yours are beautiful, Mrs A! Cute kitty picture!