Welcome back to the craft room for today’s Make a Winter Poinsettia Card post! First, let me wish you a Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season was filled with everything you hoped for. As we step into the new year, I’ve been reflecting on the projects I dreamed of creating but never got around to. This poinsettia card is one of them. Initially, I hesitated to make this card because poinsettias feel so tied to Christmas. But are they really? Today, let’s challenge the notion of what belongs exclusively to the holiday season and reimagine the poinsettia as a beautiful winter bloom.
The Card Base
I found inspiration for today’s card on Pinterest and was immediately drawn to the elegant combination of a green card base, a vibrant red poinsettia, and gold metallic accents. The colors work beautifully together, creating a truly stunning design, as you can see in the image below!
Shifting from holiday mode to winter mode, I wanted to explore a different background color for this card. Instead of sifting through my entire cardstock collection, I turned to ChatGPT for advice. I asked which colors would pair well with gold metallic accents and a red flower. The suggestion? A dark green or deep charcoal for bold contrast, or a light cream for a softer, warm, and elegant touch that wouldn’t compete with the focal image. Inspired by the latter option, I selected a piece of 110lb Recollections cream cardstock for my 4.25” x 5.5” A2 card base.
The Poinsettia Flower
Even though this isn’t a holiday card, I just couldn’t resist making the poinsettia red. Of all the color options for this flower, deep red has always been my favorite. With that in mind, I started with two shades of Recollections red cardstock. While the colors were already lovely, I wanted to deepen the colors and add a touch of richness. To achieve this, I used an R59 Copic marker to color each layer—no fancy techniques required. As you can see in the image below, the transformation took the colors from beautiful to absolutely stunning!
To add depth to the flower, I’m using my brand-new Susan’s Garden Ultimate Tool Kit to shape the petals. The process is simple yet effective. Using the large ball stylus, I make a single, long stroke from the tip of each petal to its base. This technique gives the petals a subtle shape and added texture while keeping them flat enough to fit into a regular envelope. Once all the layers are shaped, I flip them over and gently run the stylus around the center of the flower to “flatten” them slightly.
To assemble the flower, I’m using Art Glitter Glue for its precision and strong hold. I apply a small amount of glue to the back of the middle layer, then carefully offset the petals as I attach it to the base layer. I repeat this process with the top layer, ensuring each layer is perfectly aligned and offset for a natural look. Once assembled, I set the flower aside to dry completely.
The Gold Metallic Accents
The Cover Plate
For the gold metallic accents, I’m using Recollections 65lb Gold Foil Cardstock. The die I’m working with is the Elongated Ovals A2 Cover Plate Die by This Calls For Confetti. Fun fact: I entered a giveaway on Instagram in November and was one of three lucky winners—thank you, Liz! This die was one of the items I chose with the gift card, and I couldn’t love it more. It not only cuts out the ovals but also embosses several elegant lines around each one. While it looks beautiful on white cardstock, it’s absolutely breathtaking on gold foil!
To attach the cover plate to the card base, I used a combination of 1/8″ Scor-Tape and Art Glitter Glue. The Scor-Tape helps to flatten the die cut, while the wet glue provides some wiggle room for precise placement. To ensure the die cut was perfectly aligned, I used my Mini Misti stamping tool for assistance. Once the cover plate was securely adhered, I added a few delicate sprigs of baby’s breath, also cut from the gold foil cardstock. These sprigs, created with a die by Susan Tierney-Cockburn, add an elegant touch, though sadly, the die is no longer available.
Foliage Accents
After gluing the poinsettia in place, I wanted to enhance the center of the flower. While the die set includes a center piece, it’s not my favorite. Instead, I decided to use Orange Creamsicle Pops of Color from scrapbook.com. What I love about this product is how easily I can place the drops right next to each other without them blending into a single blob. I’ve also used a gem in the center of a poinsettia, which you can see in my Flashback Friday 2014 Christmas Card. As the drops dried, I noticed they shrank slightly, so I added a few more to fill in the gaps and achieve a fuller look. This technique adds just the right touch of dimension and vibrancy to the flower!
Finishing the Winter Poinsettia Card
To finish today’s card, I added a birthday sentiment from my favorite stamp set, Occasions by Kaiser Craft. I stamped the sentiment using Gina K’s Amalgam Ink in Obsidian for a crisp and clean look. Deciding on the sentiment’s placement took a moment, but ultimately, I chose to tuck it next to the poinsettia. This spot feels perfect, as it keeps the focus on the star of the card—the poinsettia—while allowing the beautiful background die to shine through.
Thank you so much for joining me for today’s Make a Winter Poinsettia Card post. I hope you found this bit of inspiration helpful in showing how items often placed into specific categories can be reimagined for other occasions. By thinking outside the box, you can create cards that feel fresh and versatile, even when using familiar elements. If you enjoyed today’s project, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Don’t forget to check back for more crafting inspiration. Happy crafting, and I will see you back in the craft room soon!
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