Monday, May 11, 2015

Poinsettia in Felt



A few weeks ago someone on the Die-Versions Facebook page asked if DV dies would cut through felt and I thought it would be a good idea to create a card using felt so everyone could see the results.

I used the Poinsettia 2 die from Die-Versions and die cut it out of red and green felt.  My green felt was a bit thicker than the red, so I added a shim to my sandwich and that was perfect.  The red felt cut like it was soft butter, without needing a shim.  After stacking the layers up, I added some Liquid Pearls for the flower center.

The Bubble Background die was used to create the backdrop.  I took a sheet of gold mirror cardstock and randomly sponged some Copic Various alcohol reinker (B69) onto it with a felt blending pad.  Once the cardstock was die cut, the blue looks even more random.


The sentiment is the Merry Christmas Sweet Wordlet die cut out of double sided adhesive and covered with Goldenrod glitter from Sparkle N Sprinkle.  The red gem flourish behind the poinsettia is by Zva Creative.  A touch of Antique Linen Distress Ink was used to distinguish the edges of the card.


I hope this helps to answer the question.  As you can see, the edges cut perfectly and there was no need to get out the scissors to cut stray threads.

14 comments:

Lori Kobular said...

Anne this looks gorgeous! I love how nice the felt looks cut with the Pointsettia die!

jimlynn said...

That die cut through the poinsettia fantastic! Love the blues in the background with that gorgeous flower.
Lynn

Linda Simpson said...

Fabulous poinsettia! I love the background and beautiful gem flourishes.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Lisa said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Anne!! The felt poinsettia looks amazing!! Now I need to run to the craft store for some felt!! Love this!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Jacee said...

Fabulous festive card Anne, love the poinsettia
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

rachel said...

this poinsettia looks fantastic Anne - gorgeous make x

Tammy said...

Beautiful card and gorgeous poinsettia!

Donna Ellis said...

You are always so innovative, Anne - that handmade metallic background against the felt poinsettia looks very pretty! All sorts of textures and finishes on your card - just lovely! hugs, de

Lena said...

Beautiful Christmas card, Anne. Love all the different textures on your card. The background is gorgeous!
Have a wonderful day.
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations

nwilliams6 said...

The flower came out beautiful in felt Anne and I love that bubble bg! Beautiful and festive Christmas card. Hugz!!!

NanaConnie said...

Although I'm still not ready to start doing Christmas cards myself, I can certainly appreciate them from others. This one is magnificent, Anne! I love that poinsettia and all the gems you added.

Patricia St Martin said...

Just beautiful Anne!

Shelly Schmidt said...

What a gorgeous card- and a great idea. I would guess you would need scissors to trim- so cool to know you can cut felt. Love the background!

Donna said...

Beautiful Christmas card! That felt poinsettia came our fabulous and the shimmery background is beautiful!