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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Poinsettia Box Card

Hey crafty friends - Christmas card making wouldn't be the same without using my favorite Hero Arts Paper Layering Poinsettia. I can't believe I haven't used it yet this season!! It was the first set I considered when I saw the October Christmas Kickstart Challenge posted yesterday. I enjoyed playing with the poinsettia theme this afternoon - simply die cut a bunch of items and assembled - done!

Supplies: Paper - Authentique Christmas;
Paper Studio kraft, red & glitter; scraps for rest
Dies - Hero Arts Paper Layering Poinsettia,
Holiday Greenery Edge (retired but HERE at Frantic Stamper),
& Cut-Out Christmas (retired but HERE at Frantic Stamper)
My Favorite Things Outside the Box Level Up
Other - Black Soot Distress Ink; Park Lane gem

Besides the poinsettia die set, I was determined to use a My Favorite Things box card die set I recently ordered. This is my first card with it &, in fact, my first box card ever!! I love how it turned out. In retrospect I should've layered my Merry letters - they are rather flimsy at one layer, even with heavyweight cardstock. I'll try to fix them later... ** Update - As Arlene suggested, I put a piece of acetate behind the Merry - worked perfectly. Thanks Arlene!!

Here are a couple more views of it:



I'll also add my box card to Darnell's October NBUS Challenge since my Level Up set got first play today. And by the way, Mount NBUS has become Mount Everest NBUS - yikes, I think my crafty supplies are multiplying overnight - LOL. Oh well, thanks for the continued encouragement to use it all, Darnell.

I plan to make more of these box cards - so fun and easy! Thanks for visiting and have a crafty day!!

 



20 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

Beautifully done, Linda this is amazing!

Rosemary said...

WOW! That bosx card is absolutely amazing, Linda.

Arlene said...

I love it. What a great way to use that new die set. Maybe you can use acrylic behind the "MERRY" letters for more stability. An idea.

I love how this turned out! WOW

Dawn T said...

what a great job you've done on your first box card. It's gorgeous.

Lin said...

This makes a very special presentation, Linda! Beautiful work!

Dotty Jo said...

What a jaw dropper, Linda! This is just stunning and I love the details you've included. I've not been brave enough to try a box card as yet - perhaps that's something for the future. Thanks for getting us started at Christmas Kickstart this month, Jo x

Cindy C. said...

Wow this is so gorgeous!

Cat Craig said...

Oh Linda that is one spectacular card for sure. I have a couple of the out of the box dies, this one might be next on the list.

papierelle said...

Oh wow this card is amazing and for the christmas time a very special eyecatcher!!!

Angelnorth said...

One to treasure for the lucky recipient Linda, absolutely gorgeous with all that beautiful detail!

Sue - said...

A fabulous Christmas make! Love the layered poinsettia. Thank you for sharing at NBUS.

Darnell said...

You make it all sound SO simple, Linda, but you can't kid me, you put a lot of work into this glorious Christmas box card!! Wow! I love poinsettia stamps, dies, and stencils, so your layered beauties make my heart happy. Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

p.s. Congratulations on the well-deserved win at the final CAS Christmas Challenge!

Trina P. said...

Gorgeous! Love it in the box card form. I can see why this is a favourite.

Greta said...

I don't make box cards, but love seeing them! This is beautiful!

Jean said...

Wow - what a card! Wonderful construction.

Inkyfingers said...

I think a box card is beautiful for Christmas, and this is a wonderful example! So festive and pretty.
Take care
Hugs
Carol x

JoAnn said...

Your poinsettia box card is beautiful. You did a great job with it, can't believe it is your first box card. TFS

Anonymous said...

Wow, your card is beautiful! Such a talented lady!

Jeanne H said...

Love your box card. Well done; I haven't been brave enough to try one, yet.

Marcia Hill said...

Was just admiring all the Poinsettia beauties in the Christmas Kickstart gallery, and had to stop by for a closer look at your box card Linda...it's FABULOUS!! I've had the dies for a couple years to make the box cards, but haven't used it since I got it...might have to rectify that now that I've seen your gorgeous card with all the layered Poinsettia's! I think it's the prettiest card in the gallery and there are lots of beauties there! Well done Linda!! Hugs. :0)