Poinsettia Wreath - White on White

 

This card is an example of clean and bright. Because we are going to use a lot of white on white, the eye will be delightfully drawn to the bright colors of the poinsettia flowers and greenery, the focal point of the card.

The colors chosen here are a tad warmer than my usual color palette. All colored inks used in this sample are Versacolor pigment inks. But more about that in the supplies list below:

Supplies and Tools
Poinsettia Wreath set
White cardstock half-sheet for card base, folded
White cardstock quarter sheet for dry embossed texture
Additional small piece of white cardstock
Inks: Versacolor Camellia (a new color for us), Split Pea, Green Tea, and Charcoal
Cuttlebug dry embossing folder D' Vine Swirls
Circle die templates (I used Spellbinders set S4-114)
White ribbon
Tombow MonoMulti glue
Popit! Shapes
Tiny tipped chrystal glitter glue

Instructions

 

Using the circle die and a die cut machine, cut a 2.7/8-inch hole one inch from the top of the sheet. In this sample, the green background is a work surface.

While you are using the die-cut machine (and to save paper), take the hole you cut from the piece of white cardstock and cut a circle just one size down. You will use the inner circle later. Set aside for now.

Now place the quarter sheet into the D'vine Swirls embossing folder and run it through the machine.
Trim the sides to where they measure 3.75 inches wide. Then tear the top and bottom to where the panel measures 5-3/8-inches tall.

Run the white ribbon vertically over the textured template to run over the center of the hole you just made. Fold the ribbon under at the top and bottom of the panel and glue down. If your ribbon is a like mine and doesn't take to glue initially, Tombow MonoMulti glue is fantastic in that you can apply it to a surface, wait until it is tacky-dry, and then fasten the two surfaces together.

Glue the textured panel with the ribbon to the folded 8.5x11 halfsheet.

Stamp the Poinsettia Wreath in the center of the circle:

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Remember that there's nothing quite like a great second impression! Also remember to turn the peg a bit before stamping the second impression so you get a natural look.

Start with the Mini Fancy Poinsettia stamp and Camellia ink and stamp a North - South - East - West pattern to establish your wreath.

 

Now stamp the Tiny Simple Holly Leaf in Green Tea to fill out your wreath. The placement line is a great tool to use as a directional aid.

 

Next, use the Tiny Veined Poinsettia stamp in Split Pea to add dimension.

Last, put the icing on the proverbial cake by adding the last stamp in the set, the Mini Full of Berries stamp using Charcoal ink.

Now use Charcoal ink to trim the circle.

Using PopIt! Shapes (I used Square), fasten down the wreath to the center of the circle on the card base and you're finished!

 

 What do you think?  Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the new Poinsettia Wreath set. Today's winner is Margaret and she will be receiving the New Holly Berry Designer Block Prints set.  Congratulations Margaret! 

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry !
 

Comments

[jo]

Terrific, as usual! Love it!

[Michelle Adams]

This is so beautiful! I normally wouldn't choose poinsettias as my favorite flowers, but this is gorgeous! Love this tutorial!

[Elaine Allen]

Susan -

I have to say that I love all your tutorials and the art that results from them. But, I think that this just may be my favorite (well, for now anyway :o)). This is just so elegant. I love it! Thank you again for sharing your expertise and for taking the time from your busy schedule to share with us.

Elaine Allen

[Phyllis M.]

Another beautiful card, Susan and a great tutorial too. I like how you make sure to tell what dies you used on the card and also the pretty colors and just love the poinsettias set too. Thank you for sharing and also for a chance to win the stamp set. Phyllis M.

[sue wisniewski]

White on white with a touch of color is always a very elegant way to go. Lovely card!
stamping sue

[Linda w]

I like your circle idea Susan. It's hard to get into the Christmas mode right now though. But I guess it is never too early to start those Christmas cards.

thanks much

[Susan]

Lovely card and the stamp set is fantastic. I like the natural turn of the poinsettia, it makes the turn of the stamp appear to show a different side of the bloom, very realistic, great colors, too.

[Diana Eagen]

Poinsettias are one of my favorites for Christmas cards. I really love this card and it looks fairly easy to do a bunch of them. Thanks

[Jan H]

I'm looking forward to creating this beautiful and elegant Christmas card. Your tutorials are so helpful and easy to follow. All I want to do with tapestry stamps is play, play, play!

[Sally]

I think I will use the design only use half shee of card stock folded to the middle and use the circle in the center, glued half way on one side, with the sentiment on the right side inside the card.

[Audrey Joy]

Like the techniques and beautiful Colors.

[Pat Schwartz]

Great tutorial and beautiful card...time to think about holiday cards, thanks for the reminder.

Pat

[Mike Bizup]

This is a great holiday card. So clean and crisp!. Love the Cuttle bug folders!!Beautiful job Susan!!

[Patricia]

This card is so striking! I just love it. I guess it is time to start thinking about Christmas cards. Thank you for your tutorials, and thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely set.

[DENISE jONES]

I love this with the new ink color. The colors are so vibrant and eye catching. I gotta get this set.

[Jenny McGee]

The poinsettas are so pretty. Thanks for sharing another beautiful card.

[Sue D]

Very beautiful! Great colors--looks wonderful on the white embossing.

[Traci Jordan]

Very stunning. I love the white on white & how it makes the poinsettias pop.

[Karen Whitney]

Gorgeous!! Love poinsettias!

[Joan Schonrock]

So pretty!Nothing says Christmas like a gorgeous poinsettia!Thanks!

[Wendy Bekx]

This is my favorite so far-I have these peg stamps so I will probably be copying this at home!

[Denise Bryant]

Gorgeous! I love the rich colors and the embossing texture on the card.
Thanks for the tutorial!
DeniseB

[Bobbi Kamen]

I love the look of white on white. It really makes the other colors pop. Thank you again for another great idea. Love the stamps and colors.

[Kathy Hering]

Congrats Margaret!!! Another cool card!

[Maureen W.]

Really gorgeous! Love the pop of color in the center of all the white!