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Saturday, 31 August 2024

French Braid and Foliage

Hi everyone.  Whilst browsing on the computer I saw a set of dies by Spellbinders which I thought would be great to use up all those scraps of paper that we all have..one called French Braid and the other Hexagon and there are two dies for each.  I think they actually came out about a year ago and were a series of dies with a quilting theme.  I found a set of these and they were much reduced from the original price, so that sealed the deal..lol.   I also used a Crafters Companion 3D Poinsettia Embossing Folder and some leftover pieces of holly and a poinsettia from my last Christmas card, and some other bits of die cut foliage I found in a pot, as well as some ancient Christmas paper snippets.

I began with the background and I used the Poinsettia EF and cut it to fit a 5" x 7" card.  I then die cut the French Braid Die from the snippets of Christmas paper, two different designs, holly and a green tartan, and then cut the squares down the centre of the die from gold mirri card.  Finally I cut the whole thing from a snippet of white card to get the die frame, and finally cut the back plate layer from another snippet of gold card.  When I had assembled that I added the die cut poinsettia and bits of foliage which I had coloured with my alcohol pens as a centrepiece, and added the 'joy' which I received from a lovely blogger tucked in a card at Christmas and which had been sitting in a pot waiting to be used.  It was white so I heat embossed it with WOW Metallic Gold Rich Embossing Powder, doing a couple of layers to build it up a bit, also added a bit of gloss and sparkle with some clear Wink of Stella.  Actually after I had added it I noticed the gold mirri was a much brighter colour than the embossing powder, and actually I had debated using a Metallic Brass EP which does have a slightly redder gold tint, but I won't try to change it now.  

Thank you for visiting me here today and I'll see you again soon.






I am entering the following challenges:

Rudolph Days Challenge - Aug. 24 Anything Christmas Goes.
Snippets Playground Challenge - No. 487 Where we use our snippets of card and paper etc.
Allsorts Challenge - Week 796 Getting Sentimental/Anything Goes.
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - No. 168 Anything Christmas Goes.
52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Aug. Technique - Embossing.
Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes Embossing/Leaves.
Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge - Aug. 24 - Anything Goes/Summertime.
NBUS Challenge - No. 65 Where we use our Never Before Used Schtuff.

I am also joining in with Darnell's I.D.E.A.S., a challenge she has set herself but has said that anyone can join in.  This is Week 4: Anything Goes

20 comments:

Darnell said...

This is so elegant and unique, Pat! This should go to someone who appreciates the thought and work you put into creating this design! Thank you for linking again to NBUS and playing with my I.D.E.A.S. this week! Hugs, Darnell

Aquarius said...

That die set was certainly a lucky find and you've used it to great effect on this lovely Christmas card.

Ellen said...

hi Pat, this card is beautifully made, so nice with the embossing die and the slimline die is also great with the different colors inlaid…I love it. The Christmas bouquet fits beautifully! Greetings Ellen

Lia said...

This is really beautiful! I like the way you made the centerpiece and the nice embossing!
Lia xx

Anita van Deur said...

Love this creative card Pat, great colours too! Thank you for joining the Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge. Anita DT

Sarn said...

Very stylish Christmas card. Great find for the bargain die which has made a very attractive card using up your snippets.

Thanks for entering a piece of homework to the Snippets Playground. See you up in the treehouse later. x

Linby said...

You've combined all the elements to make such an elegant card. I love the way you used the die to make it for Christmas too. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts.

Di said...

Oh my word Pat - this is absolutely gorgeous! What a stunning card and what a find as well. The detail and the work you put into this - whoever you send it to will be totally delighted - one of your best snippets entries, IMHO!

Hugs
Di xx

Marjolijn van Elsberg said...

Wow Pat, what a beautiful card you made, love all the details. What a work!!!

brenda said...

What a real beauty Pat and such a lovely traditional feel, many thanks for sharing at Allsorts and adding a sentiment.

B x

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful colour combination with your DP, I love that card ♥

Helen said...

That's beautiful - such an effective die.

Thanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.

Helen x

Judy Woodland said...

This is simply beautiful, I love the design. Lots of wonderful work here, and great take on the challenge. Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Can You Handle the Pressure, I hope we see you back again soon!
Judy~ CYHTP DT Designer

Marjan said...

A good find and luckily at a good price, Spellbinders are loveley but not cheap! Great background withs these papier, must have been al lot of work with al the tiny pieces and inlays. Beautiful Poinsettia arrangement!

Darlene said...

WOW absolutely gorgeous creation Pat! LOVE your design with those pretty holiday papers! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our new Love Those Pretty Papers challenge as well as our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B, Word Power, Love Those Pretty Papers


Blažkino papirčkanje said...

I'm not sure what I like more: background or that french braid. It's so beautiful card!

Sarah said...

That's a wonderful card and a perfect sentiment for us at Allsorts. Thak you for sharing. Sarah

Loll said...

This is such a beautiful combinaton of elements, Pat!! I love your new set of dies which uses up smaller pieces of pretty designer paper that we all save. It creates a lovely background for your beautiful poinsettia. Adding the dry embossing to the background adds even more texture and depth. Great work!! xx

Liz said...

Gorgeous card Pat, I love the quilted style panel.
Liz xx

Susan said...

What a brilliant way to use up scraps of dp! I'll have to investigate that die! Love the embossed background and the poinsettia / greenery arangement on top of the dp panel.