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Final Two Poinsettia Christmas Cards

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Do you want to see the final two Christmas cards that we made at the Christmas Card Class (#1) using the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE?

This photon does not do this beautiful card justice. Stunning in Soft Seafoam and the Poinsettia petals are cut from the SHIMMERING STRIPES 12x12 paper and the 4" x 5-1/4" is not just the Basic White. I used one of the designs from IRRESISTIBLE DESIGNS 12 x12 and the LUXE WHITE 12 x 12. These two papers have a white on white design that gives the card a subtle elegance. My "Rejoice" comes from a non-Stampin' Up! stamp set from a company called Blue Knight. I found this at a scrapbooking and crafting expo and couldn't resist having so more options for my sentiment. I wanted to use a different stamp set for each card to avoid confusion. I was inspired to make this card based on one designed by Connie Babbert from several years ago using a previous poinsettia stamp set/dies called POINSETTIA m PETALS. Therefore the leaves are different (as well as the poinsettia) and I added the sprigs (also cut from Shimmering Stripes) from BEAUTIFULLY CELEBRATED dies.

I added a 3/4" strip of Soft Seafoam card stock to the envelope flap, then ran it through the emboss machine with the EXPOSED BRICK embossing folder.

This last card was inspired by Erica Cerwin.

How I changed it up: I used only one gold foil leaf, then added a gold foil sprig from BEAUTIFULLY CELEBRATED.

I did use the sentiment from PRETTY POINSETTIA and colored it in with the Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin' Blends (after I embossed it with gold), but then inside I chose a faith based sentiment that fit very well with the JOY theme. After all, Jesus IS the JOY of Christmas after all!!

The circle die is the second largest circle from STYLISH SHAPES die set.

DSP: In Color Gingham Gallery

Embossing: Swirls of Magic

I added a 1" strip of the gingham designer paper to the envelope flap.

For the last 4 days I have shared the 8 cards that were out for the Christmas Card Class - which one was your favorite?

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Pretty Pointsettia

Monday, October 5, 2026

Two more cards from the Christmas Card Class using the PRETTY POINSETTIA Dies.

I pulled out the retired Music Notes embossing Folder and some more of the trio of Pearls for the center of the flower.

What's different about this card is that I cut every other layer of the flower from Vellum Card Stock.

Knowing that my stampers prefer a faith based Christmas Card I have decided to use some retired sentiments

I used the Poinsettia stamp on the front of the envelope with a Daffodil Delight center.

This card is a simple layout and I used another design from the Delicate Pines suite of products, and layered it on some Old Olive.

This time I cut the Poinsettia Petals from the IRRESISTIBLE DESIGNS Specialty Paper. It's thick and has a shimmery design to it (three different designs in the pack). I thought that it gave the flower a beautiful shimmery look. The sprigs of gold are from

And I love adding a 3/4" strip of DSP on the flap of my envelopes using up those scraps

The 4" x 5-1/4" Basic White was embossed with a snowflake design embossing folder. inspired by Tracy

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Pretty Poinsettias

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Do you want to see more of the Christmas cards that we made at our Christmas Card Class?

I wasn't sure if I would share cards that I was using retired designer paper on, but then I realized that perhaps you may have some of this paper on hand or you could just use the layout and make it your own.

I loved the Black, White & Gold of this card. inspired by Gail Ellis

The sentiment on the front of the card is from one of the Ephemera Packs. The designer paper and the Basic Black backing were cut (not die cut) then used a corner rounder. This was much quicker than cutting them out using a die.

When I am making white poinsettias I like to use the Thick White Card Stock. Once again I used BEAUTIFULLY CELEBRATED for the little sprig of gold.

I had some designer paper left over from last year from the Delicate Pines suite of products. I chose two different prints, then added a center piece of Real Red and embossed it with the SWIRLS OF MAGIC Embossing Folder. Inspired by Lisa

The circle die is the second largest circle from SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE, and the leaves are cut from Shaded Spruce. What's great about this leaf die is that you can cut the leaves apart and place them where you want them. In this case I cut each leaf off from the stem and tucked them where I wanted. the center of the flower is Daffodil Delight.

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Christmas Card Class #1

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Today is Christmas Card Class #1

I am so thankful for all the stampers who enjoy coming to this class each year.

I decided to have 8 cards all featuring the PRETTY POINSETTIAS BUNDLE

This is one of the cards that is out for the ladies to make

It was inspired by Mary Deatherage. Such a lovely card, and I love the non traditional colors.

What I changed up: Making 8 Christmas cards for this class and doing my best not to use any duplicate stamps, I dug into some retired sets for the greeting (and for the inside)

I love how sparkly this card is by using the SHIMMERING STRIPES 12 x 12 paper. It also shimmers because the poinsettia petals and the leaf are cut from the 2026-2028 In Color Shimmer Paper in Barely Blush & Peaceful Pine. Even the centers are cut from the shimmer paper in Golden Glow.

Just a couple Adhesive Backed Blooms Embellishments add just the right added touch.

The centers of the poinsettia petals are sponged with Crisp Cantaloupe ink.

A second card that we are making...

Once again I pulled out a retired stamp set for the sentiment, but the rest is from POINSETTIA PETALS. The little sprigs are from BEAUTIFULLY CELEBRATED, and I pulled out some retired Pearl trios for the center of the flower.

Measurements: Base - Thick White 8" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"

Gold Foil: 4" x 5-1/4" and 3-1/4" x 3-1/4"

Basic White: 3-3/4" x 5" and 3" x 3" which I embossed with a Dotted Swiss embossing folder.

I actually saw a similar card on Etsy, but I changed it up by using the Pretty Poinsettia dies and gold leaves. I thought it gave it an elegant look using all gold.

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