Susan’s Poinsettia and Blog Candy

Good Saturday morning. As you know I am in love with Susan Tierney Cockburn’s die sets and it was Susan who introduced me to the wonders of PanPastel. My project today was made using Susan’s Poinsettia set and her Conservatory Window set and I have an additional set of each to offer to you for a blog candy gift.

  

All you have to do be entered into the random drawing is leave a comment telling me whether you prefer creating your projects with stamps, dies or a combination of both. You will have until 5:00 pm on Friday, November 8th to comment and the winner will be announced next Saturday morning. 

I cut the window die twice, one for the card front and one to finish the inside for my see thru window. I used the inside lines of the window die as a template and drew an outline to follow for cutting out the window. I attached the window to the card front with mounting tape and used ATG adhesive to attach to the inside opening. Check out my tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of cutting out and finishing the window.

Next I cut out the flower and leaves and scored in the stem and vein lines using the leaf pad and leaf tool. I wanted my poinsettia to be a little smaller so I could pair it with the window so I only used the four smaller petals for the flower and the largest petal for the leaves. I had fully intended to use the stamen and Susan’s Garden yellow paper pen for the flower center but I totally messed it up and almost ruined my flower.  Ugh!  It was late and I was too tired so I pulled it off and just used flower soft for the center.

After scoring all the pieces I colored them with PanPastel, formed them with my tweezers and assembled the flower using crafter’s pick. I used white cardstock for both the petals and leaves because I like that it allows lighter and darker shades of color. You can see Susan’s tutorial for assembling the flower here. You can see a couple of my tutorials coloring both flowers and leaves with PanPastel here.

I cut the pine branch, applied PanPastel color and lightly formed them with the molding pad and stylus. I attached the pine and poinsettia to the window with glossy accents. I know the flower and window are not in perspective but I just love the open window with the floral design. There are no rules in art that can’t be broken…..right! 

Click on the photos to see a closer view

I want to thank you for all the wonderful comments on my cat post and also for the personal stories you shared with me about your pets both in your comments and personal emails.  I had the best time reading them.  I appreciate all your supportive comments on my daily posts more than know and it’s always such a pleasure to offer blog candy as a small token of appreciation. Thanks again and I hope you have a great weekend.

 

     

 

Paper:  White, Spring Moss        Accessories:  Sizzix Susan’s Poinsettia, Conservatory Window,  Impression Obsession Pine Branch, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Pan Pastel Orange 280.5, Permanent Red Shade340.3, Bright Yellow Green Shade 680.3, Hansa Yellow Shade 220.3, Sofft Knives and Covers, Craft Knife, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Paper Piercer,  Metal Adapter Plate,  ATG, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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Comments

[Fran]

101.

Your poinsettia card is beautiful as are all your cards..In the past I made most of my cards with stamps but after I discovered your blog I started buying the dies..now I make most of my cards with the dies and stamps combined..Since I don't already have this poinsettia die I would love to win it..thanks for the opportunity..

[Carol MJS]

102.

I use both stamps and dies, and often am inspired by your beautiful cards. I really love your poinsettia on this card. Susan certainly does make some beautiful, life-like floral dies.

[Ruth Hansen]

103.

I love to use both dies and stamps. Now that my shoulder has healed I am now enjoying using both and making cards again. I really enjoy receiving your daily inspiring ideas. You are the best.

[Kristy Dieterich]

104.

This is the first time I have seen your blog and am impressed with your designs. I use both stamps and dies for my projects. It really depends on the look I am trying for. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Kristy

[joanne/jojot]

105.

both stamps and dies are in my creative 'tools'....wish I could get down to the stamp cave to use them more often....lately time seems to be flying.....beautiful work as always, Kittie

[Shelley C.]

106.

I love dies, but stamps also end up in my cards. Love your poinsettia. It is so real looking.

[Gail]

107.

Your card is absolutely beautiful, but all of them are!!! Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful give a-way!! I love using die cuts on my cards..would totally love winning these.....not too much of a stamper......
Gail

[Pam]

108.

Most of my cards use stamps and dies together. I love your cards! They are always soooo gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win this great blog candy. I would be in heaven if I won.

[Cornelia (fun stamping)]

109.

I like both - stamping and using dies. Often I combine them. Thanks for the chance to win - so beautiful that die!

[Rita Simmons]

110.

I usually do stamped cards with a few nestabilities, but I LOVE your die cut cards! This year's Christmas card is totally die cut. Thanks for sharing your work. I think I pin more of your cards than anyone else. and Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.

[Lisa Lara]

111.

Now that is gorgeous Kittie!

[SusanK]

112.

Love your work and always anxious to see what's next! I use both stamps and dies together so that's my favorite. Thank you for the chance to win new toys!

[Paula Norris]

113.

I love the dies. I have lots of stamps but find my self looking for a die to use on a card.Stamps are usually used inside the card. I just found your blog a couple of weeks ago and love all your cards they are lovely. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[Pat KInkaid]

114.

I love stamps and dies both. And a combo set... stamp with matching die is heaven!!!

Your card is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[Sheryl K]

115.

As always...you continue to amaze me. I love working with both dies and stamps. But it seems that I usually keep them isolated to themselves most of the time. Not sure why...but I try not to. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win. I've been wanting the poinsettia for quite some time...but with the floods we had here in Colorado a couple of months ago...money has been so so tight. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

[Suzette Weber]

116.

Love the the poinsettia die! Would love to win it! Thanks for the chance to win!

[shartl]

117.

Always so gorgeous!! I love using stamps AND dies on my cards! I am fairly new to dies and die cuts and love that you inspire me so much with your beautiful creations!

[karenladd]

118.

Well I'm a stamper so of course I love using stamps on my cards but I love to combine them with dies as well. Actually, you are the reason I've started using and buying more dies because you are a design genius!!

[Ann Fraser]

119.

I like to use a combination of stamps and dies. It allows me to be more creative.

[Sue Cleary]

120.

I use mainly dies but do like to stamp a sentiment so I guess I use both lol

I love your cards and get loads of inspiration from your designs... also spend more money on dies as when I see how you have used them I have to buy them

Sue xx

[Amanda Reed]

121.

I prefer both stamps and dies but am always inspired no matter what combo you use!

[Mau xx]

122.

Thank you so much Kittie for the chance to win these amazing dies. I only found you a few weeks ago but every morning can't wait to check my mail to see what you have come up with :o)
Your card is stunning!!! I adore that Poinsettia and the window die has been in my wish list since I first saw it. I adore Die's and use them on almost every card I make. I do like stamping too but whats a stamp without a Die! lol
Hugs Mau xx

[Ginette]

123.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..... As I am browsing the net for inspiration for cards, I came to your blog, call it destiny. Lol
I am still new to card making but I am sure that I shall favor dies combined with stamping for sentiments as well.
Thank you for the lovely images of your projects and for the tutorials.
Love your cards, love the cats too, you made my day!

[Janet L.]

124.

Kittie, I absolutely love your cards! I, too, use dies, but also stamps, really more as they're so quick. However, after readying your blog day after day and seeing your exquisite creations, I've found myself using dies more and more. Thank you for the chance to win these goodies!!

[Judi G.]

125.

I think your "cards" are awesome!!

[Patti J.]

126.

I love using stamps, and/or dies! It's fun to think outside the box now and then. These dies are fabulous, and your creations are always a treat! Thanks for sharing with us, Kittie, and for a chance to win that beautiful die!

[pamboe]

127.

OK, Kittie, you have totally addicted me to the windows. Now I want THAT one too!

[Rosie]

128.

I use stamps and dies to make my cards. I found your site via Pinterest and have enjoyed browsing
Thanks for your beautiful creations.

[Sandra]

129.

I used to use stamps almost entirely but since discovering your blog I have been buying lots of dies. I love your work it is always inspiring.

[Diane Lynne Clemen]

130.

I make my cards with mostly cutting dies, but, I have started to purchase dies with matching stamps. I just happen to like things that coordinate. I have been receiving your emails for a while now and LOVE your cards. NEVER have I seen a bad on in the bunch. I especially like how you list the supplies you use for each project. I have yet to purchase PanPastels but have heard and seen many tutorials about them. I'm putting them on my Christmas list. Thank you for the inspiration and joy you bring in your cards.

[Jann Gray]

131.

Oh Kittie...I LOVE this card. I have become a fan of Susan's flowers through inspiration here on your blog! I am super excited to see the poinsettia version of these dies...gonna be so much fun to work with! Thanks for all the inspiration - I always can't wait to come visit your blog and get a fresh idea for when I go into my own studio to play! I think I probably prefer projects that combine dies and stamps....mainly because it gives me almost unlimited possibilities! But honestly, any time that I get to spend in my studio is just pretty terrific in my book.

What a lovely opportunity you have given us to win such a fantabulous prize...thanks again! Have a great week!

[sheila]

132.

Hello Kittie, I really love your creations and this card is no exception! Just lovely! I started out with very few dies and really concentrated on stamps. I love to color! But then I got several dies for gifts and really feel in love with how much paper could be "manipulated". I have to confess when I found your blog I went from simple matting to much more intricate and involved die work...I have actually purchased several dies based upon your cards!!!! I also learned how to make flowers and poinsettias based off of your tutorials and really have to say a big thank you to you for that. I don't know that I have ever commented before but please keep your lovely creations and tutorials coming....they are so helpful to people like me who are totally dependant upon the internet for knowledge of product usage and new technique.

[Barbara Brenneman]

133.

What a fabulous card! Absolutely amazing, and all done with dies. I have to say that don't think I could survive without my dies, but having said that I really am a combination girl, dies and stamps. Kitty, that window scene you created with Santa and his Reindeer flying over those snowy trees and topped with that gorgeous Poinsettia is about the prettiest thing I have ever seen. WOW!

[Elaine Allen]

134.

Hi Kittie,

This is so beautiful! I can't get over how real the poinsettia is, gorgeous! When I create projects I usually use a combination of die cutting and stamping. I find that doing so expands my options.

Elaine Allen

[Patti Painter]

135.

Kittie, I wouldn't want to live without either my dies or stamps. I also use my Cameo along with digital stamps. So many toys and so little time. When I first purchased the Big Shot and my first dies, thought I had gone to heaven. I almost always have both on any card that I create.
Thanks for a chance to win. Your window is gorgeous with the poinsettia, love your designs so very much.

[Liz J.]

136.

Hi Kitty,
I anxiously await your emails to see what you've come up with every day. Your work is exquisite and I love every card you present. I now have a nifty collection of dies as a result!

Your cats are darling! It was fun to see every picture. I'm more of a dog person but your cats look so loving. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Dianne]

137.

I started with stamps, but you've inspired me to try die cuts. I've learned a lot from you (thanks!). I'm moving into the direction of combining stamps and die cuts.

[Dawn]

138.

Although I'll always be a stamper at heart, I enjoy making cards and other projects with stamps and dies combined - after discovering your blog, Kittie, I fell in love with dies and have been on buying frenzy ever since! I can only hope to make projects as amazing as yours someday - you are SO talented! Thank you for the chance to win the dies - what a treat that would be!

[Esther Alvarado]

139.

I love to combine both stamps and dies. Your beautiful creations have inspired me and opened me up to the many layers of depth that can be achieved! Adding punches to the mix is just another bonus : ) thank you!

[Diane Lambert]

140.

Your beautiful cards have inspired me to use more dies. I do use background stamps and sentiment stamps. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[Cathy Massey]

141.

I love using both. All the new dies are just wonderful.

[Brooke Bont]

142.

After looking at what you create I have become a die stamper. I love creating with the dies and adding stamp backgrounds on occasions. Your ideas lead to great inspiration and some are just. Made for coping. Love what you do.

[Starqueen]

143.

Hi Kittie, i'm a stamper first, so most of my cards combine stamping and die-cutting. But there are so many gorgeous dies out there, I can see myself making cards with just dies. Especially with the words dies that are available now!
Thanks for sharing!

[Jacquelene L]

144.

This card is beautiful. I didn't notice the difference in perspective between the window and the poinsettia, I only noticed the beauty of the card. I really like the flower soft in the center, it adds realism to me.
Lately I am mixing dies and stamping. Although I love 3d effects so I am buying more dies than stamps. Your cards have inspired me to buy impression obsession, and memory box, and I also like dynamics. Sizzix dies are top of my list, and I so want Susan's garden dies. When I first viewed the poinsetts pics on pinterest I had to find out about that die. Nothing is more satisfying than cutting paper or fabric with a die and creating a dimensional piece. Thank you for sharing your beautiful works of art and for the daily beautiful inspiration.
Jacquelene L
Canada

[Michelle]

145.

I love working with both for the greatest amount of variety!

[Judy]

146.

Kittie ~ I LOVE your cards, and I get so much inspiration from visiting your blog. If I had to choose, I'd say I prefer to use dies than stamps on my cards, but stamps do make it so much easier to add that perfect sentiment!!

Judy
lifesabeach32940@cfl.rr.com

[Karleen]

147.

Love this card. I have been a stamper for 18 yrs. I find now that I'm in a die mode and want to create scenes lately or three dimension. I still use my stamps once in a while but it's funny how you evolve. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win these dies.

[Маргарита]

148.

Здравствуйте! Мне нравятся ваши работы и я с удовольствием ими любуюсь! Мне нравятся и штампы и вырубки, сейчас без них никак! ))))) Спасибо за шанс.

[Theresa]

149.

I do both dies and stamps. I can't wait to see what you come up with next, look forword to reading your e-mail everyday. Thank you for sharing

[Lisa Peterson]

150.

I like using both dies and stamps....not too thrilled with die to stamp alignment unless it is for specific detail ie chickadees...not for flower veining that I am going to do with a stylus anyway. I look forward each and every day to your very inspiring posts. THANK YOU!!

[Sandra ltb]

151.

beautiful, as usual!
Thanks for all the tips!
Sandra ltb

[Janet Mack]

152.

I use both stamps and dies. I have eyeing the poinsettia die for a while now.

[Sue]

153.

Definitely dies! I also like the matching die/stamp combinations that are sometimes available. I always look forward to seeing your creativity. Keep them coming, Kittie! Thanks,

[ankimball]

154.

I love creating with dies!!! Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us!!

[Holly M.]

155.

I like to create with dies and stamping. I also like to use inks or Copics to add color to my pieces, and haven't tried PanPastels yet. I'm saving up for my first set! Please enter me in your giveaway. I am so inspired by your work.

[Chris Clemen]

156.

I do both dies and stamps. Like the fact that the dies match the stamps. I hate to cut intricate patterns. Found your blog about 2 weeks ago and am enjoying it very much. Keep Crafting!!!

[Cathy D.]

157.

Your creations are always so beautiful. I love that you share the tools and methods that you use in your creative process. I love to work with dies. But that is mainly because I don't have much experience working with coloring stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!!

[Nancy Rogers]

158.

I use more dies than stamps. With a die, I know the outcome will be perfect but when I stamp, the outcome is iffy. Thank you for all the beautiful inspiration. I read your blog every day.
Nancy Rogers

[Marjorie from TX]

159.

Love the card. I usually use more dies than stamps but I also use a combination of both.

Marjorie from TX

[Barbara Brenneman]

160.

Your card is gorgeous, you took Susan's window and Poinsettia die and turned this into a masterpiece. I would have automatically said that I use dies and stamps and I do, but looking at all the cards you've created using just dies, I am fast turning into a die only believer!

[Paula]

161.

I use both stamps and dies; but lately have been obsessed with OI Dies. The dies bring such dimension to the cards. I read your blog every day for inspiration.

[Elle]

162.

I would love to try the dies. And I love stamping! I have never tried any dies. I received a Cuttlebug as a present and experimented with it but would love to win a die set that makes flowers. Soooo much easier then cutting or punching each petal out.

[Janine B]

163.

I love your card - the design, the colours and the dimension. Stamps and dies together for me but I need to get more creative with my dies.

[Angie Hall]

164.

Kitty, I'm always impressed with all your creations but your flowers blow me away. This card is no exception. I put off buying a Cuttlebug for ages thinking I wouldn't use it much. Boy was I wrong. I love die cutting and embossing and stamping. Most of the time I combine at least 2 of them on all my projects. Thanks for the blog candy. I really enjoy your projects and posts. The cat stories and pix were priceless.

[stampnk]

165.

What a gorgeous gorgeous card Kittie! Beautiful colors and that poinsettia is just perfect! I love using both die cuts and stamps on my cards and love to combine them! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

[Gwen]

166.

Kittie, Your cards are so lovely and inspirational !!! I like to use a combination of both stamps and dies to create my cards. I recently acquired a window die and I have been inspired by your beautiful cards using a stamped image behind the window. Thanks so much for being a inspiration. I first started looking at your cards on splitcoaststampers when you created lovely scenes using stamps.

[gurian6]

167.

Most of my cards are completed with both stamps and dies. I enjoy seeing your inspirations! Thanks! And thanks for the chance to win.

[Brenda]

168.

I prefer using both when making cards. I LOVE your work...you are an inspiration with all your wonderful creations! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Amy]

169.

I am a stamp and die girl!! I love using both in my crafting. Love this tag!

[Glenda]

170.

I used to be happy using stamps, then I started following your posts, and it seems like every day you make another beautiful card with another die, and of course I absolutely HAVE to have it! Mine never turn out as beautiful as yours, but I keep trying!!

[Jen]

171.

I've recently discovered your blog and I'm so glad I did. I love the way you layer up all your cuts and you add texture and color..". I could study your cards for hours.
I really prefer to use dies. In addition to my standard die cutting tools, I have spent hours on occasion creating my own design (many based on a stamp that I want a coordinating die cut for) so that I can cut it out using my electronic die cutter. By stamping on my die cuts I can add a whole new feel and look to my projects. So I guess I'm a "both" crafter.

[KathyN]

172.

I love using both dies and stamps together. Thank you for sharing your cards!

[Hertha]

173.

I really like the combination of dies and stamping, but that also depends on the dies and the stamps. I am more and more liking the dies. That is because of the beautiful cards that you make using the variety of dies. The cards you make are beautiful, no matter the technique!

[Roberta Pewter]

174.

Dear Kittie
I was always a stamper myself until finding your blog site. I love both now and all your cards are wonderful and give me much inspiration.
Keep crafting
Roberta P

[Susan Whitehead]

175.

Your work is so gorgeous. Look at your posts every day and I am quite disappointed if you have not posted. Dont think the dies would make me as creative as you but would love to win them and have a try.

[Judy]

176.

This is my most favorite blog. Your creativity is unmatched. I have gotten so much inspiration from your latest Christmas cards. I make cards, but prefer scrapbooking for my creative outlet. Either way, I use stamps and dies for both. Thanks for all your inspiration.

[Denise M]

177.

Stamps and dies for me. I love both. Started out with stamps and now have become a hoarder of dies. Thanks for the chance to win.

Denise M

[Nat]

178.

I used to stamp most of the time now thanks to your wonderful projects I mostly use dies. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Rick Allan]

179.

I use stamps and dies when I craft. My wife and I want to try PanPastels as we have heard so much about them. I guess we'll add that to our Christmas lists. Nice poinsettia .

[Betty Baker]

180.

I like the combination of dies and stamping. Creating mini card projects is very rewarding and gives me a break from cleaning!

[Anita]

181.

Your poinsettia looks so real! Just love all of your cards...especially this one! I like to use dies (I have a limted number) so I mostly use stamps. It is so much fun to create and to try "my" version of some other talented artist such as yourself. I look forward to seeing your cards!

[Charlotte]

182.

Kitty.....Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents with us! Using a combination of stamps and dies is my favorite. Charlotte

[Kathy H]

183.

Your card is beautiful. Your site has made me addicted to dies, although I do like using a combination of stamps and dies on my cards.

[Carol Ann]

184.

Me too! I've read some of the REPLIES and agree with everyone - how much we love your cards, the dies and stamps you make come to life. The papers and color choices are so spot on. To win dies from Kitty Cat would be supreme and make the start of the Holidays extra special. thank you for the chance.

[Laura C.]

185.

I really appreciate the opportunity to win this fabulous candy. It is you, who introduced me to Susan's dies and the IO dies that I love so much. I have saved almost every one of your cards in an inspiration file that I go to often when I'm stuck and my card needs that little extra special something. I love to use both stamps and dies on my cards. Thanks again!

Laura C.

[Barbara Todd]

186.

I love to use the stamps and dies together; it gives dimension and focal interest. Thank you for posting your lovely work.

[karine boivin]

187.

Once again, what a beautiful card, as always! I am totally addicted to dies.... I use stamps once in a while, but dies are what I reach for normally when I make a card. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

[Karen Adams]

188.

I started out years ago with using stamps so I have a tendency to use stamps with the new dies. The combination offers so much more creativity.

[Karen Adams]

189.

I started years ago with stamps so I use stamps with the new dies. The combination makes for lots more creativity.

[Charlene M.]

190.

I usually make my cards from die cuts. For some reason stamping cards does not come "naturally" to me, so it is much more effort. Thanks for a chance to win!

[Ann Fraser]

191.

I love dies because of the variety. I canfind anything.

[Maxine]

192.

Elegant Christmas detail;I love this window die.

[Linda Brady]

193.

I love to look at all the card you have made. They are all so beautiful. I use both stamps and dies to make my cards. But I absolutely love dies. They are so much fun to use and I get so many wonderful ideas from your blog. Thank you!

[Lynda Marquez]

194.

Absolutely gorgeous card...love the poinsettia!

[Deb H]

195.

I like to use both stamps and dies when making cards. I love you birch tag. It is beautiful. I love to try new product and techniques. Almost every card I make has been embossed with an embossing folder.

[ileana artuffo]

196.

What a wonderful card! Every day I visit your blog and I watched all your tutorials that are beautiful and I learned many things that have allowed me to do some work just cute. I use stamps and dies. Susan Tierney Cockburn creates wonderful flowers, I have two of her books.Thank you for the chance to win.

[Elaine]

197.

I personally am in love with the dies Kitty and that is ALL because of you! I just love your work, and thank you for the tutorials. I really enjoy watching them and learning from you. Thanks for a chance at the "candy" I love candy, I have a sweet tooth!! Lol

[Shona]

198.

I love to use both stamps and dies, but because of you I am really having a lot of fun playing with my dies. I used to just have SB labels types of dies, but I have discovered IO dies and through you, a whole new and much more fun way to use dies to create scenes. You truly are my inspiration ! Seriously !!

[craftynikky@gmail.com]

199.

Hi Kittie, I am into everything that goes on a card. Stamps, ribbons, die cuts, you name it. I cannot compliment your work enough, I always talk about your creativity which is endless and so inspiring to me. I love making flowers and have been for years, keep up the fantastic work you do and thank you for this opportunity of a chance to a blog candy.

[June S.]

200.

Your cards have made me a die addict! The impressions are so clean and crisp. The dies give my cards a very professional look- which is not the result when I try to color with Copics, markers or watercolor.
Sometime I would love some tips from you on how to dress up the inside of my cards.
Thank you for all your inspiration!