Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Pop Dot Poinsettia

Create this Pop Dot Poinsettia as shown in the Simple Stories - Card Kit


Supplies:
• A sheet of red print paper from the Simple Stories "25 Days of Christmas" 6"x6" pad or red cardstock.
• Snowflake paper from the 6"x6" pad or cream cardstock
• Pop dots
• Adhesive
*Optional chalk or ink
Step 1: Trace 2 poinsettias template onto the printed red paper or red cardstock and cut out.


Step 2: Set one of the patterns aside. Cut the other flower pattern into petals as shown. Optional: Ink or chalk the edges of the petals.



Step 3: Cut out a snowflake from the snowflake paper or cut out a 3/4" circle from the cream cardstock. Place adhesive on the back of the circle. Adhere a 1/4 of the flower to the circle. Layer and adhere the remaining petals onto the circle.



Step 4: Arrange and adhere the petal piece on top of the solid flower pattern with pop dots.
Optional: Ink or chalk the edges of the solid flower pattern before adhering the petal piece.



Step 5: Adhere the poinsettia onto a card with pop dots.



Thursday, December 8, 2011