Sunday, May 30, 2021

Christmas Poinsettias

 Happy Sunday! I am popping in real quick to post this Christmas card. I'm still struggling with my mojo and health issues. Everything is taking me 5 times longer, but I did get this UFAP finished - yay, lol.
The SU card base and Stamplorations angel die cut from gold card scrap were left over from this card. I used more Doodlebug sugar-coated glitter card, this time a shade darker and I'm happy because it holds up better against the gold, I think. I stamped the Stamplorations poinsettias multiple times with VersaMark and heat embossed with gold powder. 
Then I used my good water colors on the flower pedals and Promarkers on the leaves before fussy cutting and layering. Some shimmery gold organza ribbon complements the bouquet. I added pearl dots to the centers of the poinsettias with gold and lilac Viva Decor Pearl Pens. I added 5 tiny glass rhinestones to the angel's halo. 

   
I used SplitCoastStampers sketch SC501, resizing it to 6x6 in PSE. 


   
I've been using this Stamplorations sentiment stamp for last few cards, I can see using it all the time, lol. And on the back, another piece of the same glitter card stock I used on the front, with a scrap stash snippet and a Laawn Fawn siggie cut with a Spellbinders label die. The colors here are not the same as real life. For some reason, my camera does not like the blue and purple. It made the blue in the scrap look aqua,  the purple lighter and the bright white a little grayish. Ugh, you couldn't pay me to process photos (and you shouldn't, I know just enough to be very dangerous, lol).

Anyway, it's finished and one more for the Christmas card pile. Thanks much for stopping by. I may have some posts before month's end if I can motivate myself enough to finish a few more makes. Fingers crossed! xoxo

MY CHALLENGE PLAYLIST:
4    Happy Little Stampers WaterColour May Challenge: AG -- Watercoloured the poinsettias
5.   12 Months of Christmas Link Up #77: AG Only -- #1/10  Option not played this time
6.   ABC Christmas May Challenge: J is for Jewels  -- Rhinestone jewels in angel's halo
7.   Stamplorations May CAS Challenge: ACASG Only  --  #3/3 Optional twist not played
8.   Stamplorations Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge -- Stamplorations products used: Angel and Poinsettias 
15.  Christmas Crafts AYR May: Something that Starts with J -- #1/3 Rhinestone JEWELS in angel's halo

23 comments:

Helen said...

So beautiful Aimeslee! I love the pretty blue flowers on this wonderful blue background. A lovely Christmas card with the addition of the sweet little angel! Thanks so much for joining us at HLS Watercolour Challenge. Stay safe! :)

Sandra Wright. said...

Hello Aimeslee...I thought I would drop by and ask how you are.
I see by your blog post you are just about managing to craft. I feel you, if it wasn't for the pieces I make as part of the design teams I am on, I don't think I would get any crafting done.
I hope you pick up again soon, meanwhile please know I often think of you.
Take care my friend xx

ellie said...

Hope you are on the mend. Lovely artwork! You are really ahead of the rest. All the best.

Mrs.B said...

Hi Aimeslee, This is a lovely card and the poinsettia look gorgeous embossed in gold and well done on having a few cards ready for Christmas.
I've been a poor blogger lately -(but you know why) and I'm sorry to read that you still struggling to craft, I do hope things improve for you.
I see you've entered this at Stamping Sensations, so thanks for sharing with us.
Take care, Hugs, Avril xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

It doesn't look like your struggling with mojo, this is gorgeous, love the colours and shine, great design too. I hope your health issues, behave themselves soon. As for mojo, mine has gone too :(
Hugs
Faith x

Katy said...

Hi Aimeslee! This card is beautiful. I love the sparkly background. Wonderful job using periwinkle. That's a great angel die cut also. Thank you for joining us at the Rainbow Card Challenge! Hugs! Katy DT :) ps feel better soon!

pearshapedcrafting said...

Sorry to hear that you are still feeling bad! The colours you have used here are fabulous - love that sheen! Chrisxx

Em Louise Fairley said...

Another beautiful card, Aimeslee! Thanks for joining us this month at TRCC and I we see you again soon!
Hugs,
Em,
DT Co-Ordinator

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Hey Aimes, I hope you feel better soon. Sending hugs.

This card is adorable. Your watercoloured flowers are so very, very pretty. Are you keeping these cards for yourself? I'm already getting orders for Christmas.

foleysfriend said...

Lovely Christmas card. I'm loving all the sparkle and glitter of this card. The periwinkle colored poinsettias look great. Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Card Challenge.

sue n.

brenda said...

Your Poinsettias look lovely in blue and gold, thanks so much for sharing and joining us again at Stamping Sensations challenge.

B x

Nandini said...

Beautiful card. I love the unusual color combo for the poinsettias. They look really great! Great to see you in the Rainbow Challenge gallery. Hope to see you again soon! Nandini, DT

Chana Malkah said...

Beautiful card and a nice departure from traditional colors!

Hugz,
Chana Malkah

Lorraine said...

I just love your blue flowers. And that angel is divine.

Suze said...

Lovely card Aimeslee. I like the blue poinsettia.
Thank you for entering the Gnomes Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.

Darlene said...

Absolutely gorgeous my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Please stop in for a visit!

lauren bergold said...

such a beautiful and sparkly creation, i love how many sorts of glimmer and shine you've worked in! so pleased you could join our glittery blingy fun at JINGLE BELLES!

Liz Williams said...

What a gorgeous card and I see you are a fellow Texan! I am from Sugar Land, not too far from Baytown!!

ahlers5 said...

Wow, the poinsettias are just stunning. I love the gold-veined leaves. Beautiful card.

SmilynStef said...

What beautiful blooms ... thanks for helping us Bling on the Holidays at Jingle Belles.

Birgit said...

This is such a lovely Christmas card and your one card closer to having them all made when the holidays arrive. Well done! Thanks so much for linking up to TSOC challenge. Best of luck to you!

Chrissy said...

Very pretty card all shiny and sparkly..
Thank you so much for sharing and joining in with us at CCAYR...[ Christmas Crafts All Year Round]

Luv CHRISSYxx

Deanne Saunders said...

Pretty!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ROUND challenge!!! This is a little late, sorry. I apologize for missing commenting on May creations!! Have a happy crafting day!! Stay safe and healthy!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper