Teah Woodward

Monday, July 20, 2026

Pretty Poinsettia - Merry & Bright

Pretty Poinsettia Bundle + Forever Plaid Embossing Folder + Stylish Shapes Dies

What do you think? Is it too early to start Christmas cards? I love making Christmas cards and am glad to be getting my start on them.

The impression dies from the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle create the prettiest flowers and leaves! Look at that dimensional detail! This bundle is available now. All the product info is listed with links at the end of this post. Have you used the impressions dies before? It's quite a simple process, although I was all thumbs at first.... it was just a new to me process that I needed to practice. The extra detail is so worth it!

Pretty Poinsettia Bundle + Forever Plaid Embossing Folder + Stylish Shapes Dies

The Forever Plaid embossed card front is a nice neutral that does not distract from the poinsettia flower, but you could easily use another embossing folder too.

Complimentary colors have always driven my creation process. I love the rich tone of the Golden Glow flower center paired with the Real Red poinsettia and Shaded Spruce leaves.

Inner view

Cutting Instructions:

Card base - Basic White Thick: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Front matte layer - Shaded Spruce: 4" x 5 1/4"
Card front layer - Basic White: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", this layer is embossed.
Flower - Real Red: 4" x 6", detail die cut 1 large flower, 1 medium flower, 1 small flower. This flower will go through the cut and emboss machine a second time, upside down and using the impressions plate. Follow the instructions that came with the impressions plate.
Flower center - Golden Glow: scrap to detail die cut 2 pieces
Leaves - Shaded Spruce: 3 1/2" x 5", detail die cut 2 of the leafy stems. These leaves will go through the cut and emboss machine a second time, upside down and using the impressions plate. Follow the instructions that came with the impressions plate.
Sentiment label - Basic White: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4", use largest circle to die cut
Inner matte layer - Shaded Spruce: 4" x 5 1/4"
Inner message liner - Basic White: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Assembly Instructions:

Adhere embossed card front layer to the front matte layer. Adhere to front of card base.
Using Shaded Spruce ink, stamp sentiment on circle label. Adhere to card front using dimensionals.
Assemble layers of flower using mini glue dots. Arrange leaves and flower on upper left side of the circle. Adhere using dimensionals. Add center to flower using mini glue dots. Add a Golden Glow dot to center of flower.
Scatter dots on card front.
Using Shaded Spruce ink, stamp fir sprigs in upper left corner and lower right corner of inner message liner. Using Real Red ink, stamp sentiment on inner message liner. Adhere liner to inner matte layer. Adhere to inner card base.

Well...... are you inspired to start on your holiday cards? I hope so!

Thank you for visiting my blog today!

Hugs,
Teah Woodward
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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Pretty Poinsettia Bundle (English)

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Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

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Stylish Shapes Dies

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

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2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Simply Leaves with Banners

Simply Leaves Bundle + Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folder + Textured Tree Ring Embossing Folder

Today I am participating in the Crafty Collaborations Product Insta Hop. This months focus is on Stampin' Up! © Online Exclusives products. I have chosen the Simply Leaves Bundle to share with you today.

Simply Leaves Bundle + Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folder + Textured Tree Ring Embossing Folde

I absolutely love this color combination! I have always loved making cards for autumn because I am so attracted to what I refer to as "tapestry colors". Just so rich and beautiful. Golden Glow is one of the 2026-2028 In Colors and I LOVE IT! It is the perfect compliment to my other rich autumn colors of Early Espresso, Pecan Pie and Cajun Craze.

Inner view

Cutting Instructions:

Card base - Early Espresso: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Card front layer - Gingham DSP: 4" x 5 1/4"
Banner #1 - Pecan Pie: 1 3/8" x 4 5/8". This is embossed with the Textured Tree Ring Embossing Folder.
Banner #2 - Cajun Craze: 1 3/8" x 4 1/4". This is embossed with the Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders.
Leaves - Wood Grain Wonders DSP: 3" x 4", punch two leaves.
Sentiment label - Golden Glow: 1 1/2" x 3". Use largest die to cut.
Inner matte layer - Gingham DSP: 4" x 5 1/4"
Inner message liner - Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"
Ribbon: 12"

Assembly Instructions:

Adhere Gingham DSP to front of card base.
Banner cut one end of the two embossed strips. Adhere the longest one to the card front. Adhere the shorter one using dimensionals.
Using Early Espresso ink, stamp sentiment on label. I used the die to create a customized size for my sentiment. Adhere to card front, over lapping the shorter banner, using dimensionals.
Punch cut 2 leaves using the Wood Grain Wonders DSP. Using Early Espresso ink, stamp leave veins on one. Using a sponge dauber, add ink to the perimeter of the leaf. Using Cajun Craze ink, stamp leaf veins on punched out leaf. Using a sponge dauber, add ink to the perimeter. Adhere to lower left corner of the sentiment label, using dimensionals.
Adhere bow using mini glue dots.
Scatter flat pearls on card front.
Using Pecan Pie and Cajun Craze, stamp two small leaves on the upper left corner of the inner message liner. Adhere liner to Gingham matte layer. Adhere to inner card base.

Be sure to take a look at all the online exclusives under the "Shop" tab on the Stampin' Up! website.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!

Hugs,

Teah

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