Pretty Poinsettia Christmas Card -

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On yesterday’s Live with Michele, I created this elegant Christmas card using the Pretty Poinsettia Dies and Shimmering Stripes Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!®. The Pretty Poinsettia Dies are also available as part of a bundle with a coordinating stamp set, both featured in the July Online Exclusives.

Why I Love the Pretty Poinsettia Dies

I absolutely love this poinsettia die and know it will be one I’ll reach for year after year—not only for Christmas cards but also for festive scrapbook pages.

One of my favourite features is the incredible detail. The dies have been specially designed to be used with the Impressions Plate. When you add the Impressions Plate to your die-cuts, the result is stunning dimension, with both raised and debossed textures that really bring the poinsettia to life. See video below for all my tips and how to use the Impressions Plate.

Creating a Soft Glowing Background

For the background, I coloured the Shimmering Stripes Specialty Designer Series Paper using a Blending Brush and ink. By concentrating the colour around the edges and leaving the centre lighter, I created a soft glowing effect behind the poinsettia. Combined with the shimmer of the paper, it adds just the right amount of sparkle to this simple yet elegant card design.

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Basic White	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat	Peaceful Pine	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Front	Shimmering Stripes Specialty DSP	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Mat	Peaceful Pine	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Insert	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Strip	Shimmering Stripes Specialty DSP	3⅞ x ¾”	9.7 x 2cm
Poinsettia, 1 large & 1 small	Real Red	8¼ x 4¼”	21 x 10.5cm
Leaves x 2	Peaceful Pine	5½ x 4¼”	14 x 10.5cm

Watch the Tutorial

If you’d like to see exactly how I created this card, be sure to watch the replay of my Live with Michele. I’ll take you through each step, from creating the glowing background to assembling the finished card.

I hope this project inspires you to give these beautiful products a try. Whether you’re making Christmas cards, gift tags, or scrapbook layouts, the Pretty Poinsettia Dies are sure to become a favourite in your craft room.

YouTube Video

Pretty Poinsettia Craft Class

Celebrate Christmas in July with the beautiful Pretty Poinsettia Craft Class! In this online class, you’ll learn how to use the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle and its unique Impressions Dies to create stunning projects full of intricate detail and dimension.

Class Details

Class Price: $53 AUD | $63 NZD (Bundle not included)
Featured Product: Pretty Poinsettia Bundle (168147)
Who Can Attend: Demonstrators and customers
Available to Purchase: From 1 July
Live Streaming: 17 July at 6:00 a.m. (AEST)
Where: Exclusive Facebook group

Can’t join live? No problem! The class will remain available for purchase both before and after the live event.

What’s Included?

The class will be presented in English, with downloadable supply lists and project instructions available in:

Dutch
English
French
German

A video-on-demand version with captions in Dutch, English, French, and German will also be available shortly after the live event, so you can craft whenever it suits you.

If you love creating elegant Christmas cards and festive paper crafts with beautiful texture and detail, this class is one you won’t want to miss!

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If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!