Thursday, September 25, 2014

Papertrey Ink September 2014 Blog Hop #2

Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop Challenge #2. I based this card on both a color recipe and sketch.

I started with a Soft Stone card base, onto which I layered Smokey Shadow card stock impressed with the Herringbone Impression Plate. A Doily Details die cut was embossed in Liquid Platinum to mimic the galvanized bucket. I *really* like that Liquid Platinum powder - it embosses beautifully! Year of the Flower: Poinsettia is die cut and stamped in Autumn Rose ink, the center filled with silver Stickles. Ripe Avocado leaves from Christmas Poinsettia set.  I embossed "Celebrate" from Think Big Favorites #8 onto a vellum strip. For aesthetics, I chose to mount the sentiment strip below the focal image instead of across the image as in the sketch I chose.

12 comments:

Birgit said...

This is beautiful with that large poinsettia! Perfect for the inspiration sketch!

Nancy Penir said...

Well, I'm in awe! Must file this beauty away to visit often!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is gorgeous! Why do I not have that herringbone coverplate? I love the texture it adds to your beautiful card!

Diana K said...

So gorgeous. Every detail is just so perfect.

Kathryn A said...

I love the colours and texture!! This is a beautiful card! Yes, we must think alike, what with the poinsettia flower and the Liquid Platinum embossing powder ;)

Jacquie Southas said...

Beautiful - love the herringbone IP!It adds such great texture and anchors the gorgeous flower!

Greta said...

Absolutely gorgeous Christmas card, Steph!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card!!

BethieJ said...

Your card is BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE that big poinsettia!!!
Have a GREAT Day!
Happy Hopping!

Gina said...

This is a beautiful holiday card. I really like the detail the herringbone IP adds. Lovely!!

She's A Busy Girl said...

Very pretty ~ I love that poinsettia!

Kim Heggins said...

This is so so beautiful. I love your stunning poinsettias.