It’s a Daisy Today by Jean Okimoto

It's easy to create a daisy with the Contempo Poinsettia and Stencil Set from our holiday collection. Offset the outline, add a glittered heart and Vintage Varsity Alphabet greeting. Hi, Jean Okimoto here with a Valentine slimline design - and some inspiration for our January Alphabet Challenge.

Need a longer strip of cardstock for diecutting? Join 2 strips of the Vibrant Violet 6x6 and cut it with the 7.2" x 2.2" Wrapped Stitched Slim Rectangle die. The seamline - near the top of the strip in the photo above - will be covered by the petals.

Cut Contempo Poinsettia from a white glittered 6x6 in the Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad. Save the delicate outline diecut for another project - we're using the petal offcuts here. Use the Contempo Poinettia stencil as a template to attachthe petals to the rectangle - except 1 large petal. Attach the petals so they'll conceal the joined sections of the rectangle background. Attach the remaining petal to the background.

Cut the poinsettia again from white cardstock - save the petals for another project - we're using the white outline to contrast the white glittered petals. Cut the heart - from the Have a Heart set - from a dark pink 6x6 in the Graceful Garden Glitter Pad. Attach the white outline and the glittered heart.

Cut LOVE from a light pink 6x6 in the Vibrant Violet Collection with the Vintage Varsity Alphabet. Attach the rectangle to a slimline card (3-½" x 8-½") of White Woodgrain Paper (it's actually cardstock). Add pale lavender Fairy Gemstones from the Winter Fantasy set. The gemstone colors look similar from the top - turn the acetate sheet over to the backside and it'll be easy to identify the different shades.

Cut a slimline-sized rectangle of cardstock to cover and protect the card front for mailing.

Contempo Poinsettia can be used throughout the year for different blossoms and seasons. Build unique flowers in soft spring pastels, bright summer colors and rich fall shades. As my friend Jacky says, "it's the die that keeps on giving!" The Memory Box 6x6 Color Collections and Glitter Pads have the perfect colors for every season and occasion.

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