Sunday, January 13, 2013

Inkspired by hearts

I wanted this card to be non cute, non pink and non masculine, and I wanted to make something different from what I usually make. I don't know if I succeeded with just that, but at least I had a fun time making this card, with the heart on the Inkspirational image as inspiration.
I've used 3 different DPs for this card - 1 for the background with golden music notes and 2 for the hearts  - I used an embossing folder to create the pattern on the large heart.  I added cream colored lace and leaves and a metal hair pin with butterfly. I've inked all edges with walnut stain, and I machine stitched around the card base with gold thread.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #2 Photo
2) Paper Creator's Crafts - #3 Love is all around
3) Brown Sugar - Butterflies
4) Flutterby Wednesdays - #222 Anything Goes
5) Craft Room Challenge - Valentines
6) The Squirrel and The Fox - #35 Anything Goes
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    So glad you joined us at Inkspirational! This card is lovely! I love how you embellished with the lace and sheer leaves, and the little dragon fly adds just the right flare!
    - Shauna

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  2. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    lovely card!

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  3. sandieJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Fabulous! I really like the embossed heart against the background paper. The metal hairpin is a perfect touch! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational. Hope to see you next week.

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  4. Sue B January 13, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Wow! this is gorgeous Pia… it's a work of art and very peaceful looking… so beautiful !! Love the embossed heart and the veined leaves against the black…. and the pretty butterflies !! they are all perfect … I love it!! :-)
    Hope you have a nice evening!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  5. MarliesJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    A gorgeous card Pia! Beautiful papers and a great design! I love this, so stylish!! hugs, Marlies

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  6. WishcraftJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Pia! Love the soft colours and your details are so pretty :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  7. SueJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I'd say you have succeeded Pia, this is stunning. I love the design and gorgeous colour scheme.
    Sue xx

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  8. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    A winner of a card Pia, the gorgeous Pin, leaves and embossed heart are divine. Great colours too...stunning...

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  9. DanniJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!

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  10. JoynanaJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Very pretty card, I love the music notes butterflies and the embossing. Thanks for joining us for the Brown Sugar butterfly challenge.

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  11. lozJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Gorgeous card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  12. Shirley-AnneJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Hi there Pia
    Amazing card .Love the embellishing ..the lace, the leaves, the hearts and the butterfly with clip .
    Shirley-Anne

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  13. Stamping ShanniJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Pia - stunning card and beautiful embellishments. I love the leaf skeletons! saw this on MIM and wanted to take a closer look. So glad that I did - gorgeous.
    Stamping Shanni

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  14. Patty GorkaJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Love the lace, hearts, and butterflies! So very pretty!

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  15. Suzanne B aka brookfiesJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Pia - What an adorable card. I love the brown and touches of blue. Thank you for sharing with us at the Craft Room. Suzanne xo

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  16. TraceyJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Pia this is just wonderful. I love the use of the hair pin embellishment. Thank you for sharing with us at The Squirrel and The Fox for our challenge this fortnight and good luck in the draw.
    Tracey
    x

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  17. Paper ProfusionJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful card Pia. Wonderfully designed and hair pin is divine. Nicola x

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  18. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my goodness Pia you created such a beautiful card! Your paper choices are wonderful and I'm truly loving that embossed heart. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week! :)

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  19. Lau WJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Ohhhh ! Love this card Pia ! wow ! Superb embellishments ! Wow, so nice design !
    xxx

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  20. FayeJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    I think you pulled off what you wanted beautifully. The hearts look great, the colours are lovely and the lace and embossing give texture and depth. Fabulous. X

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  21. DebbieJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Lovely card....
    Thank you for joining us at Paper Creators Crafts
    Hugs
    Debbie

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  22. Andrea WJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia! I love the colours you used and the embossed heart is perfect! I popped over from Make It Monday.

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  23. DebiJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    this is a beautiful card, love the colours and the elements,thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi x

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  24. FayeJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Fabulous card and colors Pia. I spotted this on MIM. Faye

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  25. MarinaJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    This is an unusual and beautiful card. I love the recurring buterfly motif ( great pin) and the mix of pattern and texture.

    Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Marina

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  26. Mynn xxJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    I think you definitely succeeded, friend! This is GORGEOUS--I really LOVE those leaves and your butterfly pin! Just beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at Inkspirational and hope you join us again SOON! :)

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  27. JenéeJanuary 15, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    WOW! Lovely card. Beautiful embellishments and the butterfly motif is stunning. Thank you for joining in this week's challenge at Flutter By Wednesday.

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  28. Deepti StephensJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    but it turned out cute and gorgeous!!

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  29. MarjorieJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    This is just stunning Pia, know what you mean about trying something different. I think you have achieved what you wanted with this stunning card...
    Also 'Thank You' for sharing it with us this week at 'Make it Monday'...
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  30. Nikki ByrneJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful card and die cuts, love the butterfly charm. thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-room challenge this fortnight and good luck. Hugs

    NIKKI DT

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  31. cotnobJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    This is gorgeous Pia, I love the music notes backing paper and the embossing on the blue heart really makes it stand out.
    Pauline
    x

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  32. Meighan WhellerJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Pia, so glad you found our new challenge at Inkspirational and i LOVE your card. Fabulous design with the two hearts and the embossed butterflies. Great colour choice, great everything :) Hope you are well my friend. Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational Challenges... Meg

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  33. Lisbeth KJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Herlighet for et nydelig kort!!! Rådigger hele designet, miksen mellom embosset papir og mønsterark... WOW, nydelig kort :D Tusen takk for at du deltar hos Inkspirational denne uken, håper du blir med oss igjen VELDIG snart :)

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  34. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    This card that you entered for MIM is absolutely gorgeous. I think it my favourite of yours that I've seen so far. Good luck!

    Lisa D.

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  35. SiskiyouSueJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    I saw this on MIM, it's lovely! I really love the unusual colors you have used.

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  36. Ruth MJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    That is one beautiful card Pia! Perfect touches and details - I especially love the leaves, lace and butterfly pin!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Inkspirational & I hope you join us again very soon! Ruth x

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  37. NickScrapShackJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    I like this! Great work with the card. I love those big butterflies and the embossed hearts are great. Thank you for joining us at Brown Sugar - good luck!

    Nick

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  38. scrappymo!January 17, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Wow...this is stunning. lots of comments on this one Pia...you have done well!
    The gold stitching is such a nice finishing touch.

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  39. Scrappin SistaJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Very nice card, thank you for playing along with Brown Sugar this week, we hope you decide to join us again!! Good Luck,
    Alice B.

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  40. KarenJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Fluttering in from MIM for a closer look... this is spectacular. Your work is always stunning, Pia. Thank you for the inspiration and the joy you always share. :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  41. cebelicaJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Wow, this card is gorgeous. I love the music notes background and those butterflies. And the hearts too. And the lace. Heck, I love everything about it. lol Fab work! Hugs! xx

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