I usually used lots of reds and greens for my Christmas cards. Sometimes I even use blues and silvers. But once in a while I like to use non-traditional Christmas colours. This card design came from a colour challenge. The colours we were given were Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss and Basic White.
I don’t know why I went with a Christmas card design, but that’s where my inkspiration took me. Something told me that the Poinsettia Petals stamp set would look nice with this colour combination. So I used Basic Back for my card base. I figured that would be the best option. Then Basic White was pretty obvious… I used it to stamp on. And the Bermuda Bay and Blackberry Bliss I used for the poinsettias, berries and leaves.
On the inside of the card I stamped a simple “Merry Christmas” with Blackberry Bliss and a few berries with Bermuda Bay. For the outside of the card I created a kind of background using the stamped images. Then I added a Basic Black framed piece of stamped cardstock on top with a few Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I still wanted something more the for the card, but decided not to add a phrase on the outside like I ususally do. Instead I added a large Blackberry Bliss poinsettia and a medium sized one in Bermuda Bay using the coordinating dies. For each one I used two layers to make them look more full. Then I added a few Pearl Basic Jewels to the centres.
To finish it off I decided to add some of the Glittery Organza ribbon. This is where I would have usually put the phrase and I think it adds a nice touch.
I really like this pairing of non-traditional Christmas colours. And I’m going to have to remember it for future projects.
Check out one of my other card designs using the Poinsettia Petals stamp set here. And if you’d like to try this card design for yourself, you can get everything you need in my online shop. Be sure to post your finished card here if you do!