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My card and video for today features Catherine Pooler Designs, which is also today’s sponsor! More on that below. I’m featuring the very popular Plaid Background, as well as the Tis the Season stamp set, Tis the Season dies and Here We Come A-Caroling from the latest Stamp of Approval Winterhaven Collection. See how my card came together here:
Since this post is already long and my video explains the entire process, I won’t write too much about the card. I used Mint To Be and Aquatini inks with a brayer to create the ombre plaid background.
The sentiment was double-stamped with Midnight ink on both the poinsettia and plaid background to create a perfect match. The sentiment is from the Here We Go A-Caroling stamp set, a copy of which I’m giving away on my YouTube Channel. 🙂
It’s not a party without a prize – and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Catherine Pooler Designs so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post – then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! Comments on my YouTube Channel will also qualify you for my personal giveaway of the Here We Come A-Caroling stamp set and those comments will close on Thursday, December 7th at 11:59pm EST so the winner can be announced on Friday, December 8th on my YouTube video for this post! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win sponsor prizes! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on December 31, 2017 to enter.
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
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Really pretty, delicate colours, great background, great card x
Gorgeous!i love that plaid background.
Emily, love this. The contrast between the blooms and plaid is fabulous.
Love the winter feel with plaid BG, fab card!
Stunning plaid background and it is a beautiful way to showcase your lovely poinsettias! TFS!
Love these colours for a Christmas card!
Such a sweet card and great colors!
What a lovely card! Love the advent hop!
Your poinsettias are so pretty, and pairing them with the ombre plaid background elevates them to stunning! LOVE your card! Thank you for being part of Taheerah's Advent Extravaganza!
~carol
I love the colours in this beautiful card
I like how you softened the plaid background towards the bottom of the card. What a cleaver idea!
Love it!
Pretty card! Love the plaid background and those colors! Thanks for sharing!
what a great way to make an ombre background, Emily – going to have to remember this – and lovely card!!
This is gorgeous! Love the color of the plaid, so pretty.
Love all the layers. Just beautiful.
Lovely card, and I love the background you chose.
Wow! Beautiful card!!! Love so much your ombre plaid background!!!
Beautiful Card!! I tried a brayer on a stamp background, now I have something new to try.
Very pretty card!
Love the color combo and dimension! Beautiful card!
Very, very pretty card. Love the braver technique!
Love the color combination
I love the plaid with the bold flowers! Lovely card!
I love that plaid background! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! I really like the brayer technique and am going to try it. I also like your color combination…thanks for sharing your process!
Gorgeous! I think this may very well be my favourite SOA collection until now. Thanks for the tip on stamping part of the sentiment onto the flower cluster.
LOVE the poinsettias against the turquoise plaid–so pretty!
I love the ombré background- it’s very striking with the poinsettias!
Terrific job of
stamping and
coloring. Love
all the layers
also.
Carla from Utah
This is so pretty, Emily!
Gorgeous card! Love the colours.
I adore the blue that you put into the card!
This is such a beautiful card, Emily! You've made it look SO easy! Love the colors you've stamped it in.
Fabulous card!! I would love to try out this ink!!
Pretty card!!
LOVE the plaid background stamp!! I need it!
Very beautiful card, Emily. I'm off to watch the video!
Beautiful card! Great technique!
Such a beautiful card. Love the colors.
Your card is beautiful! I love the plaid background and look forward to getting it sometime soon. Your flower arrangement is so gorgeous too!
Such a pretty card! I love the colours you used, so beautiful together.
I usually like traditional colors for Christmas (red & green); however, this lighter version of colors is so beautiful! Wonderful card, Emily!
Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL card Emily! Totally love your ombre plaid background…so pretty! And all the layers of your lovely flowers…STUNNING card!! :0)
Thank you for sharing such great techniques!!! Adhering the entire piece then moving the cluster as one unit make life a little easier. Based on the still photo I was impressed the sentiment was stamped on the flower as well as the card. After watching the video it made complete sense.
Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful card and thanks so much for your video showing your tips and tricks with the stamping! I always love this event each year!!
Love the color combos and layout. Very pretty card!
Absolutely love the colors you used and the plaid background…thank you for your video showing your process and tips!
So pretty!
The poinsettias on the plaid background is beautiful! Love the colors!!!
Love this background stamp and the flower images. This is a great technique Emily I will hve to try this TFS, and for a chance to win.
This is such a pretty card – I love everything about it! I think I need to get some of those inks to try as they look so vivid.
I love how you paired the poinsettias with the great plaid.
I love your card! So much fun and so pretty!
Love your beautiful card!
Really liked how you did comment and using brayer.
Oooh. That plaid background gets me every time. And, the color combos are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Love your pretty red poinsettias against the plaid background!
You have used my favorite color combo, red and turquoise. This is a very elegant card and perfect composition. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
I hadn't thought to use the plaid background with the poinsettas. It looks so pretty. Thanks for the idea!
Beautiful card! I love the color combo!
Love the card. Great plaid background.
Pretty colors, design and love the plaid.
Pretty card!
That background stamp is fabulous! I really love the layered die-cut stamped floral arrangement you created – very festive!
Nice card. I so love plaid, can't wait to pick that background stamp up!
Hi Emily! Love that background! I hope you have a great holiday season. Hugs to Damian!
Love love love! Fantastic color scheme, plaid, flowers….it's perfection!!
I like how you managed to smoothly add your sentiment when it encroached on your stamped images. It looks great.
Beautiful ombré plaid background and pretty poinsettia flower cluster. Love the tip on using the acetate to stamp on both die cuts and background. Thanks for your generous giveaway and another awesome video too.
Great tip on using the acetate to make the sentiment look as if it was stamped all at once. I just love the light to dark plaid background.
Love this gorgeous card–beautiful poinsettia and wonderful plaid background! Thanks also for your great video with tip on stamping the sentiment.
Beautiful, modern card!
Beautiful card!! The video was awesome, too! So nice of you to offer a personal prize as well…<3
Beautiful card! Very colourful too! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Great card. Love the brayer idea on the background stamp. Thank you for making the video and sharing your ideas
Fabulous plaid background! I love the layout too.
Love the inspiration!
FABULOUS!
Thanks for the inspiration. The card design is great and background is fabulous!
I love your card design! I like the way the plaid fades! Clever! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
Hi Emily, thank you for your informative technique video. I look forward to trying your beater technique to create an ombre bgd. The colours are beautiful.
Another wonderfull card with lovely colours.
I too like the way the plaid fades out.
You made a very pretty card!! Love your videos!
I love your background, perfect for the lovely cluster of blooms and greenery!
Love the background, really makes the poinsettas pop!
I love the pretty combination of the poinsettia petals and the leaves! Gorgeous and festive!
Love the plaid!!!! My absolute favorite pattern. Gorgeous card!
Beautiful card, that plaid background is awesome!
I have both of these sets and all her inks, so I can't wait to ink them up! Your card is beautiful and I love the brayered background!
Plaid and poinsettias. My favorite Christmas combination.
Love this! Poinsettias are gorgeous! Love the ombré background too.
I. LOVE. THIS!
Love the plaid background with the florals.
Love the non-traditional colors!
Love the plaid background – it fades
away so nicely.
The bouquet of flowers at top
is a great idea.
thanks for sharing.
Such a lovely card!
Love the plaid background
Love the colors on your card. Also love that cute poinsettia!
Beautiful card.
Way to help kick off the fun event! Her ink color names crack me up 🙂
stunning card and love how you created the plaid:)
The plaid background is perfect for showing off the lovely poinsettias!
The background is stunning and really shows off the flowers.
I love how your plaid background fades out – very cool.
I can see that I must have the plaid stamp. Not just for Christmas but for my use all year long. Your card is beautiful.
I love your ombre plaid background! Pretty flowers too.
Love your card with the lovely ombre plaid background. Beautiful poinsettias.
Di.
Emily, I love the ombre plaid background on your pretty card!
Wonderful Retro color combo. I'm in love with that plaid!
I adore your color choices and top heavy layout here, so fresh!
Very cute card loving the plaid backgrounds this year. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely love that plaid background stamp, it is a wonderful touch to your lovely card.
Oh my, love how you did the plaid background. Now I want to try it. These ink colors are yummy.
love your fading ombre plaid background!
Love the background and the beautiful colors paired with it. Gorgeous card!
Beautiful.. love the plaid background and the colours.
What a Beautiful card, my eyes were immediately drawn to that pretty ombre background, I love that. What a awesome Christmas card. Tracey Magner
gorgeous card, off to view the video–love all your videos!
LOVE THESE POINSETTIAS. THE PLAID BACKGROUND LOOKS GREAT WITH THEM TOO!
Love this card, the colors are fabulous.
Gorgeous card! I love that plaid background… and the stamp! (So many plaids are vertical/horizontal, I like the diagonal plaid so much better.) Beautiful colours and design!
Beautiful card! I love the colors and the ombre plaid background.
Beautiful!! I love that fabulous, plaid background!
I love the faded plaid. So pretty.
Beautiful card! Love the plaid!!
I love the fadeaway of the background. It's very striking. Thanks for the idea!
What a stunner. I would never have thought to use the brayer on the plaid background. Will be trying that, thanks. Aren't the inks and stamps from Catherine just devine.
Total Fabulous!!!
Great color and pattern in this card.
So pretty and fabulous!
Beautiful cards love the color combo!
Beautiful design with lovely colour combo!
I really like the plaid background of your card!
Really pretty…I like the colours you have chosen to use. Cheers.
Love your card, especially the gorgeous background and the video you made how to do this card. Thank you.
Love this card – the faded patterned background is a brilliant idea and love the dynamic placement of the die cut elements!
So pretty, love the plaid background.
I love the warmth that a plaid pattern brings to a Christmas card. This card just makes me feel cozy. Great desIGN.
Beautiful!! Love the plaid background.
So different; love the combination of the platebackground and big flower!
Love the colors that you chose for this card! It is a fun, modern look.
Lovely colors
Thank you for your beautiful card. It has really inspired me.
Tess
Love the plaid background and fade. Watching the video next so I can make. Thanks
Love the colors and the plaid background! The stamps are so pretty, too, and your arrangement of the flowers is perfect.
Very pretty card, Emily! I love the poinsettias.
Great Colors. Love the ombré effect.
Beautiful card, love the ombre plaid background and a fun hop to participate in!
Very pretty card. Love the background!
Love the background. Very pretty card.
I love how you faded the background plaid towards the bottom of the card. Just perfect!
Beautiful!
It is no surprise to me that I found such a stunning card when your blog opened! Your color choices and design are both spot on! Thank you for sharing your talent and a chance to win a prize you are providing.
Love the nontraditional colors, the bold blooms with the plaid, and all the fabulous inks from Catherine Pooler!! Stunning card and am loving it!
Beautiful florals and inks on your card. Thanks for sharing.
Love the ombre plaid background and those beautiful flowers! Gorgeous color combo, too.
So pretty! Love your plaid background and pretty poinsettias too 🙂
I love your card! The plaid background came out awesome! That is such a fantastic stamp set.
Beautiful card, and a very clear video — thank you !
Such a pretty card – love the poinsettias on the plaid background.
What a gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing!
I am such a fan of plaid so I was so drawn to that beautiful background!
The cute poinsettias against the fun turquoise background make this such a “non-traditional” card and the cute sentiment ties all the fun together! Great inspiration!! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Love this gorgeous card & especially the beautiful ombre plaid!
Beautiful design. Love the plaid!
love your background and flowers.
I have had my eye on that plaid background. You made a beautiful card love the flowers against the plaid
Pretty card. Catherine’s ink colors are so vibrant. Thanks for the giveaway too.
These colors are awesome. Love the background.
Love the card. The plaid background is gorgeous. And I love how the flowers pop against it. Thanks also for the great video.
Ombre plaid… I love it!
Gorgeous design and adore the soft colors you used!!
Beautiful card! I really enjoyed the video and seeing your technique for the ombré background. Thanks for the xtra giveaway!
Lovely card. Beautiful colors.
That’s a really lovely card ! [email protected]
What a beautiful card! Love the ombre plaid background and the pretty blooms!!
Very pretty with the plaid background and the layering!
I am addicted to this plaid background stamp. Love the contrast with the beautiful blooms.
I love this card! The colors are so pretty and Inlike the tip on stamping the sentiment.
Such a gorgeous card!
The colour choices on this card are gorgeous. Love the subtle ombre effect you achieved on the background.
Happy Christmas crafting!
Caroline
Beautiful card! Love the blue background and the poinsettias are so pretty!
Just stunning! Love those soft colors together, the pattern you created, overall design, and those stamps/inks are amazing. Love it!
Very pretty card! Love the colors!
I really like the faded plaid background you've created & the red poinsettias really pop.
Very pretty card!!
Very pretty card. Thanks for sharing…
Beautiful card!
Really love your non-traditional colors – especially with that plaid background stamp. And die cutting out all the images — makes for a full card, making you want to reach out and touch!
Oh my! I am totally in love with your card. It is so beautiful and festive.
I love what you created!
Such a lovely color combination and I love the double stamping you did on the plaid background and the poinsettia!
Whoa! An ombre DIY plaid background!! Wow! It's perfect to set off those pretty poinsettia!
WOW!! Emily, this card is so beautiful!! And thank you for the great tips! I love how you stamped the sentiment….and that background stamp looks gorgeous with that ombre effect!! Thank you for sharing!! ☺
I love the plaid background! Happy Holidays! 🧚♀️🎄🧚♂️
your background is the perfect finishing touch! so pretty!
I'm loving the awesome colors you chose to use! Very pretty!
Stunning card, Emily! LOVE the pretty plaid background and your color scheme here.
Pretty card! Thank you too for the video! Especially the tip for how you stamped the sentiment using the acetate! I was wondering how you accomplished that….I will be trying that in the future. So a big thank you for the tip! Happy holidays!
Great card, love, love, love your plaid background! Such beautiful colors.
What a pretty card! Love the non-traditional colors!
Great card. Love the plaid background.
Oh my heart, Emily..you are so talented. Thanks so much for sharing in this special event. I always enjoy seeing your amazing creative and inspiration.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
Very pretty card! I love the colors you used and the die cutting dimension.
That plaid background has quickly become a favorite of mine, love the colors you chose!
Great video; always learning something new here! Love your card and that beautiful plaid background really sets off the poinsettias! TFS!
So pretty. Love the ombré plaid background and the layers of poinsettia, pine, and berries!
Love this card. The poinsettias and plaid background are some of my favorite stamps. Thanks for the video and passing on the technique of using the acetate when stamping an area you don't want to show.
Emily, your card is amazing, love the colours you used doing this card. Can't wait to get the plaid stamp set such a wonderful ideal when doing backgrounds on your cards. Thank you so much for sharing your video will have to give it a try in the near future.
WOW! Beautiful Unique Varigated Plaid background! Amazing choice of colors, poinsttia, foliage, evergreens…well placed, balanced design. Great job in creating this Beautiful, Unique Work of Art!
Love that background!! And I love that the colors are not typical Christmas colors, but they totally still work!
I am in love with the plaid background stamp. Great way you used it(fading to white)Terrific card. Thanks for your separate prize.
So simple and pretty!!!!!!!! Love it.
Beautiful! Love the fading background
I am sorry I missed the deadline, but still love your card. And the tips along the way were VERY helpful. Thank you.
A very lovely card and it isn't just for Christmas.
Love your beautiful card, Emily, especially the plaid background.
Fabulous card! Love the plaid background. 😀
Awesome card, love the plaid and the poinsettias.
I love your card!
Beautiful card….love the background!
Love that plaid/tartan background and those (swoon) colours.
Beautiful card! I love the teal plaid background, and those gorgeous flowers really pop off it!
Beautiful card!
Beautiful card, I love the font on the scripty sentiment!
Fabulous!! I love the contrast between the blooms and plaid.
I love the plaid background!☺
Love your cards. Thank you for the video! Its awesome to be able to watch how the card is done
Love the blues in your card! Thanks:)
I never think to use my brayer…now I have lots of ideas! Beautiful card.
I love the plaid background – what a great idea!
How fun is this card!!
Beautiful card!! Love that plaid background. Thanks for a chance to win.
Love the plaid background stamp. I also liked how you got the ombre effect. Colors are beautiful together.
The colors are so pretty and I love how the plaid fades away
Very pretty! I love the flowers.
Such a lovely card…tfs
Very pretty card. The plaid background you made is a wonderful idea!
I love that plaid, so clever!
Beautiful card..
Love the soft plaid background!
I love the poinsettias and your use of color
I love the poinsettias and your use of color
Beautiful card, thank you for sharing.
What a lovely card! I love the ombre look of the background.
Sweet colors, sweet card!
Very pretty! The poinsettias are very nice.
The faded plaid is so cool!
Mint.
Great Card!
I love this plaid background stamp… and the color is my favorite! Beautiful floral arrangement on this card!
SQUEAL!! SO Stunning!! I just ADORE the Flowers against the Plaid!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)
Beautiful card. Love the plaid background.
Love the soft pretty plaid, Emily. Beautiful design with the sentiment stamped on top of the poinsettias.
Merry Christmas!
Yes, that popular Plaid Background is great.
Very pretty color combo and love your plaid background for your layers, Emily!
Awesome card and video! The background is just stunning…thanks for the inspiration for 2018…Happy New Year!
I love your card! It's so colorful and I love you're coloring. I'm finding I didn't get to everyone on this hop so I am going back and seeing more of the stuff I missed. I forgot that there is so much more that I have to see. Happy New Year1
Such sweet card. Love the background too.