Poinsettia Scallop Card – 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Theme Challenge

This week’s theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is poinsettias – such a classic Christmas motif and one that never goes out of style. I couldn’t resist pulling out some festive patterned paper to build my card around.

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Card Details

• Challenge theme: Poinsettias
• Card size: 6-inch square
• Main products: Scallop Stack Square Dies & Ribbon Layering Dies by Craft Addiction UK, Stampin’ Up DSP, Silver Mirri Card

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Step 1: Creating the Shaped Base

I wanted to make this card a little more special, so I created a scallop-edged card base. To do this, I die cut two panels of basic white cardstock using the largest die from the Scallop Stack Square set by Craft Addiction UK.

One of the die cuts was scored at ½ inch along the side edge to form a hinge, then I adhered the second die cut to this flap. It’s a simple technique, but it makes a really sturdy shaped base.

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Step 2: Building the Layers

For the mat, I cut a layer of silver mirri card, which adds such a lovely festive shine.

On top of this, I added a piece of poinsettia patterned paper from Stampin’ Up – the perfect choice for this week’s challenge theme. The bold red blooms framed by the silver edge already gave the card a really luxurious feel.

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Step 3: Sentiment Panel

For the sentiment, I stamped in black ink on basic white cardstock, keeping it crisp and simple. I die cut it with the Ribbon Layering Dies by Craft Addiction UK, which gave it a nice decorative edge.

To frame it, I used a stitched circle die to cut a mat from silver mirri card, then layered the sentiment panel on top.

This circle topper was then adhered to the card front with dimensional adhesive for a little lift.

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Step 4: Finishing Touches

As a final detail, I tied a tiny fork bow from narrow red ribbon and attached it just below the sentiment circle using a glue dot. It’s a small addition, but it really finishes the design off beautifully.

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Final Thoughts

This was such a fun theme to play with – poinsettias always make me think of Christmas! The scallop edge gives the card a sweet decorative frame, while the silver mirri card brings in that festive sparkle.

There’s still time to join in with this week’s Poinsettia Challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown – I’d love to see your take on it.

Happy crafting!