Untraditional Poinsettias on a Dark Canvas | TaeEun Yoo

Hi everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the New Release with Blog and Instagram hops! It's TaeEun here :) !  On today’s Post I want to showcase the classic and elegant Whispers of Poinsettia product suite from our Twinkle & Tradition Release.

Who says poinsettias have to be red and green?
I colored the full-panel poinsettia pattern in a fresh, untraditional palette and paired it with a deep teal background for a bold, modern, and luminous holiday look. The dreamy hues of the poinsettias truly stand out against the rich, dark backdrop.

*Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn’t listed, it’s been discontinued.

Here's how I put it together:

1. Stencil the Whispers of Poinsettia on a white panel using the following ink colors:
   - Stencil 1: Citron
   - Stencil 2: Bubble Gum - Candy Violet - Hydrangea (poinsettia), Berrylicious (Berries)
   - Stencil 3: Bubble Gum - Candy Violet - Hydrangea
   - Stencil 4: Sweet Mustard - Citron - Bay Leaf
   - Stencil 5: Warm Buff - Bay Leaf
2. Die cut the stenciled image with the coordinating die.
3. Ink blend the perimeter of a dark teal cardbase with Atlantis.
4. Foam mount the Whispers of Poinsettia onto the cardbase.
5. Hot foil the sentiment from the Once Upon a Holiday Press Plate in gold and die cut it.
6. Layer the sentiment with three additional white die cut pieces for extra dimension.
7. Cut a small label from Champagne glitter cardstock with a die from the Dotted Fancy Frames die set to mat the sentiment.
8. Add the sentiment with its glitter mat to the center of the card using foam tape.
9. Finish by scattering a few Stargazer Jewels and add Sunshine Jewels to the center of the poinsettias for a touch of sparkle.

Tip: When working with a dark background, softly blend a slightly darker ink around the perimeter. This creates a radiant frame effect adding depth and guiding the eye toward the main image without overwhelming the design.

I had so much fun creating this card and love the dramatic effect it achieved! I hope it inspires you to try something new and bring a little extra magic to your holiday cards :).

Thanks for stopping by!

TaeEun