Have you seen my Double Layer Fun-Fold Card using the fabulous Holly Jolly Branches Bundle? Well, I recreated it using the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle in gorgeous reds and greens – inspired by Peggy Noe and perfect for Christmas!

Bundle: Pretty Poinsettia Stamp Set + Pretty Poinsettia Dies (photopolymer: 168147). Ink: Real Red (147084), Golden Glow (167676), Basic Black (166648). Card/Paper: Real Red (106578), Peaceful Pine (167692), Peaceful Pine Two-Tone (167698), Basic White (166781), Shimmering Stripes 12” x 12” Specialty Paper (168197), Gold Foil (132622). Accessories: Real Red 1/4” Stitched Ribbon (168235), Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), Real Red Stampin’ Blends (154899). Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Impressions Plate (167767), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Small Blending Brushes (160518), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

Pretty Poinsettia Stamp Set + Pretty Poinsettia Dies Bundle (168147) - $107.00

Do you notice the sparkly stripes on the front of this Christmas card? This is the Shimmering Stripes 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper, which I have lightly inked with a Small Blending Brush and Real Red ink. It gives a soft, delicate background to that amazing poinsettia!

The layered petal dies in the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle are Impressions Dies, made to be used with the Impressions Plate, which not only die-cuts, but embosses too! Here’s how it goes…

1. Die-cut the petals out of Real Red and Peaceful Pine cardstock (no difference yet!).
2. Don’t remove the cardstock from the dies. Turn the dies upside down and lay them, cutting edge facing up, onto the thick Base Plate (plate 1) and Die Plate (plate 2) of the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Place the rubbery Impressions Plate and the grey Specialty Plate (plate 4) on top, then roll the sandwich through the machine.
3. Remove the cardstock from the dies and admire the stunning embossed details!

I then applied shimmer generously to the petals with the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush before layering the leaves and petals and adding the poinsettia to the card front. You can never have too much sparkle on Christmas cards!

Inside this beautiful Christmas card is an inner layer of Peaceful Pine Two-Tone cardstock – great for adding contrasting shades, but it’s also light, so it doesn’t add unnecessary bulk.

That “Christmas JOY” sentiment is my absolute favourite! The fonts are playful, and I love that you can stamp it as-is or add a touch of colour. I have used Real Red Stampin’ Blends to give the “JOY” a sweet ombre effect.

And then there is one final layer inside to write your festive message (and do a little more stamping!).

If you’ve never tried Impressions Dies, the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle is a great place to start. Be sure to add the Impressions Plate to your shopping cart, and you’ll have detailed, dimensional petals with just one extra pass through your machine. How fun is that?! Have a go – you’ll feel like a Christmas card superstar.

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