Hi There, it’s Stephanie here today.
Welcome to Day 1 of our Blog Hop with Penny Black Stamps!
I want to show you my first christmas card I made this year using a beautiful stamp of Poinsettia from Festive Florals and a script stamp “Merry Christmas” from Joy Filled set from Penny Black and E-Z Dots® Permanent – Refillable and Crafty Foam Tape from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.
Here we go, I have a tutorial for you.
1 – I love to create my own backgrounds for cards and layouts. If you also love to create with paint, cut a piece of watercolor paper in 11,7×17,2 cm and use some blue and beige acrylic paint with a sponge to give the background of the card a little bit texture. Splash a little bit with red paint.
2 – Stamp the motife of the Poinsettia twice with a Big Brush Pen.
3 – Cut out a hole motife and only one flower and some leaves and give the middle point some Stickles glitter.
4 – Use red Neocolor II (or other watercolor paint) to give the flower red color. I only colored one flower.
5 – Make three lines with Washi Tape at the upper right corner in matching colors.
6 – Stamp your text or wish on a white piece of paper and cut it out.
7 – Use Crafty Foam Tape to adhere the text over the washi tape. It gives a nicely 3D effect.
8 – Distress the edges of the text stripe.
9 – Cut out a piece of chipboard twice as large as the card and gives 1mm more on each side. Then use your cutting pad to make a cut at the middle. The chipboard is thick enough not to cut. It will be like a book cover.
10 – Now use washi tape to enclose the folded edge.
11 – Adhere all together with E-Z Dots® Permanent – Refillable.
12 – Punch holes through the chipboards and use a ribbon to close the card. Distress the edges with blue color.
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Enter Here:
Supplies from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Dots® Permanent – Refillable
Other supplies:
Stamp of Festive Florals and Joy Filled from Penny Black
Watercolor paper
washi tape
Stickles glue
Acrylic paint
ribbon
watercolor paint
Thanks for visiting! I wish you a nice creative day and a lot of fun with our blog hop this week!
By Linda F September 22, 2014 - 6:10 am
I love this design. The soft background with the pop of red is just stunning.
By Viny September 22, 2014 - 6:26 am
I love this card and this tutorial … so cute, so …. Christmas ! 😉
By Janet Cobb September 22, 2014 - 7:00 am
Beautiful and quite unique idea to color the single flower!
By Janet Cobb September 22, 2014 - 7:02 am
I am currently making Christmas cards. I have a pattern and yarn for a crocheted hooded cape but haven’t gotten any further yet for other crafty projects.
By Sandy September 22, 2014 - 7:09 am
I am planning on making my own Christmas cards this year, and this one would be a great one to start with!
By Sue D September 22, 2014 - 7:31 am
Beautiful poinsettia card. I will be making cards for the holidays and I also try to handcraft something for the grandchildresn like pillowcases, pjs, covered notebooks, photo albums.
By lisascreativeniche September 22, 2014 - 7:48 am
wow this is gorgeous! Love how the poinsettia stands out!
By Linda Tupper September 22, 2014 - 7:58 am
What a lovely card. I love the black and white with the colored Pointsetta. Just sweet.
Right now I am only planning on making Christmas cards this year but I’m sure I’ll see something else I’ll want to make.
By Mary-Anne V. September 22, 2014 - 8:13 am
Such a pretty card…love how you high lighted one poinsettia and the whole card has a very artsy feel.
By Mary-Anne V. September 22, 2014 - 8:14 am
BTW I am making a small batch of Christmas card for my immediate family and then a bunch for a card drive.
By Sabrina Radican September 22, 2014 - 8:19 am
Absolutely gorgeous and what a great tutorial!!!! I plan on making ice snowflakes with my grenadchildren along with cards. They love to help me as well as making their on!!
By c September 22, 2014 - 8:34 am
A stunning card with the single image coloured and that background…oh my! The tutorial is nothing short of fabulous! Thank you for inspiring!
~c
By Kaylin krawczyk September 22, 2014 - 10:11 am
Great use of the adhesives they can do so many cool things
By marylouh September 22, 2014 - 10:33 am
I make all of my greeting cards for the holidays. I haven’t started them yet – but I’m designing in my head.
Love the card. Poinsettias really speak Christmas.
thanks for having the hop.
By Thordis September 22, 2014 - 11:19 am
This is a stunning card, and thanks for the tutorial 🙂
By Miriam Prantner September 22, 2014 - 11:43 am
This is beautiful! So much textures, and love the bright pop of red from the poinsettia!
By Deborah S September 22, 2014 - 12:11 pm
Your card is gorgeous I love the look of one flower colored and the rest left as is I love this card! Thanks for the steps.
By Darlene Satkewich September 22, 2014 - 12:42 pm
Your card is stunning! Love the look of only one colored flower and your background! Thanks for the tutorial.
By Amy C. September 22, 2014 - 12:51 pm
I actually haven’t put too much thought into my Christmas projects yet. I do know they will involve a snowflake die though.
By Jean Bullock September 22, 2014 - 1:02 pm
Beautiful card. I love the background you created with it. I am making cards for the holidays.
By conil September 22, 2014 - 1:10 pm
Stunning card…amazing coloring technique.
By Clelie September 22, 2014 - 1:18 pm
Wow! What a beautiful card! Makes me excited to start my Christmas cards!
By Pam Sparks September 22, 2014 - 1:23 pm
beautiful card Stephanie! I’ve been working on Christmas cards for the last few months! LOVE Christmas!
By Liz Lumsden September 22, 2014 - 1:36 pm
I love the pop of red on this card, it looks wonderful!
By Charity Chamberlain September 22, 2014 - 1:43 pm
Beautiful card! Love the tutorial too! Thanks so much for sharing!
By Judy September 22, 2014 - 1:46 pm
I absolutely love the sponged background on you pretty card!!
By Sharon September 22, 2014 - 2:09 pm
This is a beautiful card. I love it. Thanks for sharing the tutorial too.
By Robin Mowat September 22, 2014 - 3:33 pm
A very pretty card!
By Sue McRae September 22, 2014 - 4:00 pm
Right now I”m working on Christmas cards and I hope to make a new wreath for my front door.
By Donna W September 22, 2014 - 4:08 pm
what a lovely card The ribbon tied on the side is a neat idea.
By Judy Jung September 22, 2014 - 4:19 pm
Love the splash of red!! Great design.
By Merethe A September 22, 2014 - 4:52 pm
I love Poinsettias and this I just ADORE.. Gorgeous.
Ma 🙂
By Violet September 22, 2014 - 5:22 pm
Lovely card. I really like the background and I’ll be trying out your suggestions.
By Linda C. September 22, 2014 - 5:26 pm
What a BEAUTIFUL Card!!!
By Janet Sisk September 22, 2014 - 5:38 pm
What a gorgeous card! Thanks for the tutorial on how to make it. 😀
By Heather Thompson September 22, 2014 - 5:48 pm
That is so pretty. Fussy cutting is perfect.
By Lisa W September 22, 2014 - 5:50 pm
I love this card! Can’t wait to try it!
By lea September 22, 2014 - 6:56 pm
Love Scrapbook Adhesives and Penny Black stamps! Thank you for the chance to win!
By Evelyn in Oregon September 22, 2014 - 7:01 pm
I love the non-traditional colors of Christmas cards that still look beautifully Christmas-y! Thanks for the neat tutorial!
By Peggy September 22, 2014 - 7:11 pm
Love what you are doing. Thanks for the great examples.
By Peggy September 22, 2014 - 7:12 pm
I am making mini albums.
By Laurie B. September 22, 2014 - 7:28 pm
Gorgeous card! I am making cards and small gift boxes for the holidays.
By Dorina D September 22, 2014 - 8:31 pm
This is stunning and what a great tutorial. Love the folder style card with the beautiful ribbon tie. Gorgeous work
By Loly Borda September 22, 2014 - 8:31 pm
I’m starting with a wreath (I make one every year) and then all my Cards to send and some sets that I give as presents.
By Robin B. September 22, 2014 - 8:42 pm
Beautiful card! I love the background and pop of red with the flower. I will be making Christmas cards and home decor this year.
By chark September 22, 2014 - 8:46 pm
this is so lovely–I make cards each year….but they usually end up as New Year’s cards!
By Pat McCleary September 22, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Fascinating project today, Stephanie. Scrapbook Adhesives are the best.
By Denise Bryant September 22, 2014 - 10:10 pm
Beautiful card! Love that gorgeous poinsettia stamp!
By Denise Bryant September 22, 2014 - 10:14 pm
Forgot to add, I plan on making Christmas cards and some ATCs!
By Nathalie Paquette September 23, 2014 - 4:36 am
Thanks for the tutorial. For Christmas I do a lot of cards for sure 🙂
By Dana W September 23, 2014 - 7:12 am
Gorgeous card!! I make Christmas cards and ornaments!
By Kim S September 23, 2014 - 7:50 am
Such a pretty Card… luv the details
By renee logan September 23, 2014 - 7:50 am
beautiful card! Love, love, love the background..gonna go paint right now!! thanks for sharing.
By ruthluvs September 23, 2014 - 10:34 am
I just made a Christmas Card Board… Kind of looks like a weaved calendar but instead of numbers in each square it has the names of everyone on my list to receive a Christmas card and/or present 🙂 I will also be making my Christmas cards this year 🙂
By Greta H September 23, 2014 - 11:15 am
Oh how I love your project! I’m well on my way to having Christmas cards done.
By Cindy Seidelman September 23, 2014 - 1:36 pm
How creative!
By linda wood September 23, 2014 - 1:59 pm
your card is very pretty. but I don’t understand why you would put it on a chipboard base. it’s a card.
By Crystal Muirhead September 23, 2014 - 4:30 pm
Fantastic card, such lovely color work!
By Ida Cutler September 23, 2014 - 4:39 pm
Beautiful card. Love it.
By Julie Pike September 23, 2014 - 6:25 pm
What a stunning card! Just gorgeous!
By Saundra A. September 23, 2014 - 11:00 pm
This is so beautiful. Really love the pop of color.
By Linda F September 24, 2014 - 6:34 am
Gorgeous card. I have only just begun to think about Christmas crafts and produced one card.
By InezbyDesign September 24, 2014 - 12:24 pm
I love to make cards for the holidays.. I combine watercolour and scrapping.
By InezbyDesign September 24, 2014 - 12:31 pm
I love the design! It is something I could do at home. And beautiful to send.
By Glennis F September 24, 2014 - 2:06 pm
Fabulous card – I love it
By Linsey September 25, 2014 - 2:23 am
This is so gorgeous Stephanie! I adore it and love that you shared your process! It’s very enjoyable and inspiring to see!!! Thanks so much!! Wonderful job!! 🙂
By Christine Kosmak September 25, 2014 - 5:16 am
Love this card, wish that I could go now and make one myself but haven’t got all the needed equipment to do it.
By Deb Jennings September 25, 2014 - 7:38 am
great card, and great tutorial. Thanks. This is pushing me to start making my cards early and not leave everything to the last moment.
By Debbie Jarvis September 25, 2014 - 8:12 am
I love your card. I like how you created the background and the use of the wash tape.
By Heidi Muska September 25, 2014 - 11:47 am
Love the pop of red on this! Great card! 🙂
By Judy B September 25, 2014 - 6:35 pm
What a very pretty card, love that pop of red. Thanks for sharing with us how you put this card together.
By Janis in ID September 26, 2014 - 12:02 am
Oh, this is just gorgeous!!! Love the wintery pale colors with the bright red of the poinsettia!!
My holiday crafts will be mostly Christmas cards, but also some baking and decor items..
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
By SannaS September 26, 2014 - 5:53 am
gorgeous elegant card!! =)
By SannaS September 26, 2014 - 5:58 am
absolutely gorgeous!! wow!!! =)