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Welcome! The theme of my post is "use your punches"...along with the theme of the hop: Wintery cards from OWH Sketches.
I have become enamoured with my new-to-me diamond punch that I decided I had to have because of a card by Mary Anne K posted on Sketch #136. I saw that card and knew that this was a punch that had lots of potential. I played around with it and ended up with this poinsettia card. I did cut off the tips on one side of the diamond with a circle punch to reduce bulk.
The second card I cannot take credit for the Christmas Tree idea. I had saved a picture of a holiday picture frame with no creator details before I knew how important that is. The garland is made using a round scallop punch. If you have any questions about either card, let me know. Happy hopping!
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I love both cards, but the diamond poinsettia is my favorite - such a creative way to use the diamond shape!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic. Love how you made that poinsettia. I must have missing Mary Anne's post on that one so thank you for providing us with that link. Your second card is just a sweet as can be.
ReplyDeletewowzers.. there's a diamond punch?? where have I been. I love punches! Your cards are awesome. love all the layers. thanks for the inspiration. blessings ~ Pam
ReplyDeleteLove both cards.... That poinsetta flower is awesome! Love the tree too!!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards. Both of them are really adorable, but I think the poinsettia card is my favorite. I like the rich colors you chose and the classic design.
ReplyDeleteOh, that diamond poinsettia is fabulous! I have a diamond die, so I know what I'll be trying a little later. :)
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards!! Thanks for the "out of the box" idea!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hopping!
Creating from punches is my favorite thing to do. I will definitely be making some diamond poinsettias - that is as soon as I purchase a diamond punch.
ReplyDeleteI really dig the way you used the diamond punch. Since everyone will be rushing out to buy the punch now :) I think I will try it with my Cricut. That card is gorgeous and the colors are so rich and cozy. Feels like the holidays. And thanks for the tip about reducing bulk. I am always forgetting little ways to do that.
ReplyDeleteI love the twist on the classic colorway you've used on both cards. Subdued and elegant.
ReplyDeleteI just love your poinsettia! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy World Cardmaking Day!
Sandy, OWH President
The poinsettia card reminds me of quilting, which reminds me of my Mom. It is just lovely. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent both cards, but 1st one is my fav.
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Really pretty card.
ReplyDeleteThat diamond poinsettia is brilliant! Beautiful, too!
ReplyDelete2 great cards-love the poinsetta idea
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are lovely! The poinsettia almost looks like a quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove these!! Great cards! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the poinsettia you made with the punch.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty I love the diamond poinsettia :)
ReplyDeleteWow...that diamond poinsettia is stunning I love how that turned out-- I think a tutorial from you is in order :) Thanks so much for your support of OWH!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used a die cut to create the beutiful poinsettia.
ReplyDeletePat K.
Two gorgeous cards here!! Love the papers and techniques you used on both.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Such pretty cards! I like how you used the diamond punch to make the flower. I never would have thought of that.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness!! I have that diamond punch! Thanks for the terrific cards you posted for us today. And BIG thanks for the punch idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to create a pointsettia! Love that card!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I don't have a diamond punch in my collection but you've convinced me I *need* one. That Poinsettia design is great and perfect for that sketch too. Thanks for hopping with us today!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are really cute.
ReplyDeleteI love your creativity--using a diamond for the flower; the scallop for the garland; and the unexpected colors on the last one!! Nice!!
DeleteCleverly pieced together like a beautiful quilt! I'm going to have to try this technique with the bird-builder wing from S/U. Thanks for the idea! Mary in Wausau, WI
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to see how it looks!
DeleteHi Linda, I agree that you are really onto a great idea with your diamond punch poinsettia! Fabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great Linda, but I really love the idea of using a diamond punch to make poinsettia leaves. I am not very good at repurposing my craft punches for new designs. Really have to play around more :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love what you did with both! Happy card day to you !!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love how you used the diamond punch to make the poinsettia! Will have to be on the lookout for that punch.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great, but I really love the "quilted" poinsettia!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used these diamond shapes on the first card…it turned out sooo pretty! The second card is so adorable with that tree and the fold you used! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat Mary Anne sure is an enabler isn't she?! LOL, Love that woman :)
ReplyDeleteThe poinsettia you made looks fabulous - it's so unique and creative! Your little tree looks so cute with that big bling sitting on top!
great interpretation of the sketch in the pointsettia card! love how "home-y" it feels...very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love the pointsetta card. It remind me of a quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paper choices! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely set of cards. I like the papers you chose and I like you poinsettia.
ReplyDeleteawesome cards, really love the way you used the diamonds on the first one to create the flower.
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous! I love the way the flower look almost quilt like in the first card. Both terrific!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards! I have a Spellbinders diamond die I may have to see if it will make a flower, what a great idea! Fun to see some pink and green on your second card! Great job on both!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cards!! I love the circle wreath and the layers on your last card is perfect. TFS AJ-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially love the diamond poinsettia. I would never have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteOh these are beautiful!! I love that fabulous poinsettia...fantastic design!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! That poinsettia card is GORGEOUS! I love how you made it and will have to add a diamond punch to my wish list. Love both of your cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the poinsettia card using the diamond punch - maybe you could do a tutorial for OWH! It could be the next "pinwheel" craze! Who makes the diamond punch?
ReplyDeleteEmagination Craft Inc...I did buy it used.
DeleteLove how you used the punches on both of your cards. I have not seen the diamond punch. Who makes it? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEmagination Craft Inc.
DeleteI love the colors you chose for the poinsettia. My favorite punches are almost any border punch. bpyenoratyahoodotcom
ReplyDeleteI agree, do a tutorial! It would be the Christmas time Pinwheel! Thanks for sharing your poinsetta
ReplyDeletevery cute cards! Love how you made a poinsettia! The other card is cute too!
ReplyDeleteLovely holiday punch art cards. I don't need more punches, I don't need more punches........ thanks for the inspiration =)
ReplyDeleteOh that poinsettia card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove that poinsettia! I have to see if I have a diamond punch now.
ReplyDeleteLove that poinsettia, Linda! What a clever use of the diamond punch and I love your paper choices, too! Thanks for being part of our hop! ~ Julie, OWH Blog Team :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards--I really like how you used the diamond punch to make the poinsettia.
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It always intrigues me when I see punches used in non-traditional ways. Making a poinsetta with a diamond punch is just brilliant. Thanks for sharing... :)
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are lovely! I especailly like the poinsetta.
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