Hello and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate Mama Elephant 4 Years Stampede (more about this below). I fell in love with their new Floral Series – Poinsettia stamp set and created a simple Christmas card to share in this post today.
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I started by stamping a sentiment first and I went with “Fa La La La” from the O’ Tiny Tree set and “Wishing You All The Happiness Your Holiday Can Hold” from the Merry Christmas Wishes set. The latter was a one line sentiment so I cut it apart to create a two line one, you can also mask a part of the sentiment if you don’t want to cut it.
I stamped 3 poinsettia flowers onto a sheet of Arches Cold Press watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink and MISTI (this watercolor paper is textured, so I like using my MISTI to be able to double and even triple stamp images).
I used Daniel Smith Watercolors and went with traditional red and green pigments to watercolor my images. I only have a sampler sheet from Daniel Smith (you can catch a glimpse at it at the very first photo), but I am loving it for simple coloring like this one. And there’s quite a lot of pigment in each one of those dots, so it does go a long way.
I added white gel pen accents to my images to create highlights, wrapped a bit of natural twine and adhered several small and medium clear drops from Pretty Pink Posh.
MAMA ELEPHANT STAMPEDE
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BLOG HOP
We have so many amazing guest designers joining for for this Stampede. It’s a long list so we’re breaking it up into 3 days so everyone gets some love. Here are today’s designers, make sure you ‘stampede’ your way through all of them and check out what they created with the newest products! Mama Elephant.
Jennifer McGuire
Melania Deasy
Lisa Spangler
Anna Kossakovskaya
Yana Smakula – you are here
Eunji Jung
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SHOP MAMA ELEPHANT OCTOBER RELEASE
 Mama Elephant Floral Series – Poinsettia Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Steel Die Floral Series Poinsettia Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die Floral Series Poinsettia Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp Pix’s Happy Holiday Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Steel Die Pix’s Happy Holiday Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die Pix’s Happy Holiday Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp Merry Mantel Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Steel Die Merry Mantel Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die Merry Mantel Set Shop at: SSS |
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 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die Floral Wooly Winter Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant O’ Tiny Tree Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Merry Christmas Wishes Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mama Elephant Clear Stamp Retro Holiday Labels Shop at: SSS |
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Mama Elephant Floral Series – Poinsettia Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
Mama Elephant O’ Tiny Tree Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
Mama Elephant Merry Christmas Wishes Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Uni-ball Pen Signo Gel White Two Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor 238-Dot Color Chart Shop at: |
 May Arts IVORY Twine String Burlap Shop at: SSS |
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 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium) Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Medium Water Brush Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS |
I love Mama Elephant’s floral stamps (and others, too!). These are so elegant, and I like how you can use them separately or build them into a bouquet, make them longer, etc. very versatile. Lovely card, Yana.
These poinsettia stamps are my favorite of the new collection and you did them proud. Your designs are always a step above.
Beautiful card, amazing coloring!
Beautiful card Yana! I have been wanting a nice poinsettia stamp and I think I have found it. You colored it so beautifully! Love your work! Thanks for sharing!
You did a super job coloring. I probably should practice, but have trouble finding the time. Thanks so much for a great poinsettia card
Super cute cards, Yana …. what a fun new release from Mama Elephant.
Very pretty, Yana. I love that red,it’s so bright. Your cards are always so pretty.
This is a great new release!
Love these Poinsettia stamps. Your card is beautiful.
the poinsettias are beautiful. I think the start of Christmas
is when I can go get my flowers and put them on display.
thanks for sharing a great card.
Love your poinsettia card! It is beautifully colored!
Beautifully coloured Yana, and the white highlights really make a difference – must try this!
Wow, your coloring is gorgeous.
Outstanding card and I love poinsetitas. Your coloring is also beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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I love the script and variety of sentiments in this release.
Beautiful job Yana , love the new Mama Elephant stamps !
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing and those new releases are great!
Your card is gorgeous Yana, you coloured the poinsettia so beautifully and I love your sentiment!
Lovely poinsettias.
Love how pretty your watercolored mama elephant poinsettia turned out!
This card is elegant!!
Your creations are stunning.
Your card is beautiful. I love how you’ve colored the flowers.
Lovely card!
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Love the pointsettias and many other offerings in this release – happy 4th Mama E!
Thank you for sharing the most adorable card. I love the poinsettias.
The coloring here is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!
very pretty!
Your card is simply elegant. I like the highlights on the petals of the poinsettias. Thanks.
Lana – your card is so elegant with the addition of the sequins, the layout and the gorgeous watercoloring. I’m amazed at how much use you can get from the Daniel Smith sampler sheets.
Wow! Those poinsettias are gorgeous. Love how you colored them. A simple but classy card.
This is such a beautiful card! I love this stamp set!
Cute card love the coloring.
Beautiful take on a great poinsettia.
I always love your cards
Lovely card Yana – thanks so much for sharing your talent!!
Very pretty my parents always had red, pink and white poinsettias every year for Christmas,
Your poinsettias are beautiful! Fabulous cards!
Yana, you do such beautiful work, thank you as usual, love to watch your videos.
Love the poinsettias ! They are so beautifully colored !
Pretty Card!
Like the softness
Lovely poinsettias with beautiful coloring! Gorgeous card!
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I am totally loving those poinsettias. Great cards!
Such beautiful coloring! Thanks for sharing!
The poinsettias are beautiful and I love the sentiment!
Your card is beautiful. I love the white accents.
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