So it's a one layer week using leaves and I did try to have an inky 'emboss resist' session but my efforts failed and I will have to revisit that particular technique this week!
I did get to try an idea I've seen done before and thought the skeleton leaf would be the ideal stamp to use.....
The perfectionist in me knows my poinsettia flower is not aesthetically correct because it has too many red leaves but I think I can cope with that for a card !
It took some working out on a scrap piece of paper with the careful use of my home made Stamp position-er and some masking too before taking the plunge with a card blank!
I then held my breath while I ran it through the computer to print the sentiment, knowing an ink splodge would be catastrophic at that point! and then another tense moment applying the lemon Liquid Pearls to the centre of the flower...... get an air bubble in those little bottles and you know it!!!!
All in all I consider it a triumph because it could have gone so wrong at any stage and you don't have that room for that on a one layer card..... indeed I'm surprised the card blank itself stayed so clean!
Right that's enough stamping fun for me today...... the household chores are calling :(
Thanks for looking X
Stamp : Skeleton Leaf by impression Obsession
Inks : Memento ' Lady bug' 'Rhubarb stalk' 'Cottage Ivy'
Sentiment : Digi from Pink Petticoat
Other : 'Lemon' Liquid Pearls and gems from stash
This is a real triumph... a fabulous card. It looks stunning.
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
Oh WOW this is just brilliant!! I love that stamp and in awe of you getting it through the printer. Stunning creation :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Love the pointsettia! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteStunning eyecatching clever card love it! XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning example of a one layer card. Each detail is perfection.
ReplyDeleteGosh fabulous card Jenny, I don't mind how many red leaves it has the poinsettia is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you ran it through the printer after all the stamping, you are one brave lady.
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Debby
I just love this card! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely brave! I would have been holding my breath the whole time too, and all that was worth it. Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks PERFECT from where I'm sitting in Canada...it's lovely Jenny. Beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is fabulous Jenny. Absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Oh my goodness! This is so creative. I love the way you used the leaves to create this beautiful flower! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly clever as always - it works so well as a poinsetia. That skeleton leaf is so versatile - who is it by?
ReplyDeleteTara x
This is truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteFAB-U-LOUS!!!!
ReplyDeletexx
Perfection Jenny. Well done on achieving a fabulous one layer card. I love the way you've made up your flower. x
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Sandra
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a triumph , a sensational card and whoever said that one layer CAS cards are quick and easy has never made one ! The stamp is beautiful too !
ReplyDeleteMarie
Beautiful, love this creativity!
ReplyDeleteThat's really clever and looks really pretty lol Kx
ReplyDeleteClever idea and it worked perfectly !x
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, the card is amazing and you put so much work into it. Well done
ReplyDeleteJenny, this is stunning! And so clever to use the leaf stamp like that
ReplyDeleteIt was soooooooooooooo worth the effort though - it's simply fabulous
ReplyDeleteKathyk
You can breathe again Jenny, this is stunning. xx
ReplyDeleteanother brilliant example of papercrafting, jenny!! stunning...
ReplyDeleteThis is totally awesome Jenny! You have made yet another BRILLIANT creation, I love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Jenny, well done for pulling it off. Carol x
ReplyDeleteA stunning card-and well done for being brave and putting it through the printer - I wouldn't have done it LOL!
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Gorgeous card. I don't see how you could be disappointed in any way. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWell you certainly got your money's worth outta that stamp, Jenny! This is one fabulous idea that turned out perfectly! Love it!
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Aimes
x
I don't care how many leaves it has - it's a kick ass poinsettia!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely so elegant! I love how delicate and beautiful the poinsetta flowers look.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant design and one-layer CAS perfection. Love everything about this card.
ReplyDeleteJenny, you have to be THE very best out there at making stamped images turn into something else (in this case, once a leaf and now a flower, ta da!). This is superb, and so creative that my mouth dropped open in awe. WOW!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and what a terrific stamp
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
What a stunning card Jenny, what a great idea and loving seeing your new stamp used again. Love the pearls in the centre and fab font for the sentiment - beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteHoly cow this is pretty! I love your design! I wish I had a leaf stamp now! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Jenny. Your poinsettia looks amazing! I know what you mean about the perfect pearls...I've had quite a few disasters with it:)
ReplyDeleteTotally worth all the worry, it's brilliant Jenny:0) Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Jenny
ReplyDeleteMargaret x
It's fabulous Jenny :o) Gorgeous stamping and I'm glad to hear it's not just my printer that occasionally throws out random ink splodges!
ReplyDeleteI'm still thinking about this week's challenge - I don't think I've got any leaf stamps... I'll have to search the craft room because there could easily be one I've forgotten about! Lisa x
Fabulosu card Jenny, absolutely terrific
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Mandi LIM
WOW, that's amazing, from a non-stamper i can't imagine how you got it so perfectly lined up! great job jenny, you are such a sweetly to go and do chores ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so Christmassy and beautiful. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow Jenny. I love how you took these leaves and made a poinsettia. How perfect.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and definitely worth all the "risks" you took in making it! I won't tattle about the incorrect number of red leaves, either. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Your stamping is so neat and the result is perfect! I also like the pearl dots and the little gems that finish it all off. A masterpiece and such a clever idea!! :)
ReplyDeleteJenny, this is amazing!!! A wonderful use of the leaf stamp...so clever!
ReplyDeleteWhew! I finally got here to comment! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Jenny! Simply FAB!
You def are on a roll here! Whoohoo on your CAS-ual Fridays top 4! :)
Hi Jenny
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning .. .. no matter how many red leaves it has!!
Love the finished look.
Love Jules xx
Wow wow wow Jenny this is stunning and so clever Luv Sue x
ReplyDelete...and breath! I know the feeling on one-layer cards but that's half the fun - it's Extreme Cardmaking! I can't get over how brilliant your poinsettia is. Vx
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your card this morning, I just had to go make something similar with my own supplies. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I found your blog this past weekend and had a blast reading through your posts. I really love your style. God bless you. Elizabeth S. in mid-Michigan.
ReplyDeleteLovely card :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteNow I wish I had that leaf stamp!~ How creative and clever you are to think of this...it turned out absolutely fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love how you created your poinsettia,
ReplyDeleteSandy
Beautiful stamping, Jenny! I adore the off center of the stamping!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Jenny...a one layer of leaves that make a poinsettia??!! HOW BEAUTIFUL!! Creativity beyond words...you are amazing:)!!
ReplyDeleteI love love love it ! You are so-o talented. Thank you for sharing.
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