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

Simple Stories Christmas Flowers

 
Check out  the Christmas Flower tutorial to create this beautiful flower as featured in our Simple Stories Card Kit.