Sunday, March 3, 2013

Love Birds and plenty of Pearls

This is my second card using the Inkspirational sketch.

I attended a crafting fair yesterday and WOW did I leave with many goodies! For this card I've used one of them - the Marianne Craftables clock die. I cut it out of white paper and attached it to a grey background.

I embossed a silver colored  paper using my Cherry Blossom Embossing Folder from Craft Concepts.

For the image I used a rubber stamp from Whimsy Stamps called "Bird Swing" - it's definitely one of my favorites! I colored it with Promarkers using different shades of grey, purple and green, and a touch of orange for their beaks.

The sentiment ("Congratulations") is heat embossed with purple embossing powder. Lots of pearls for embellishment and stitching around the edges.

 This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #9 Sketch
2) My Time to Craft - #211 Embossing
3) Sweet Stampin - Embossing
4) ABC Challenge - I is for In Love
5) Happy Campers - #11 Use a favorite Stamp
6) I love Promarkers - #157 Lace/Pearls
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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37 comments:

  1. Shell Shearer SwinscoeMarch 3, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Gorgeous creation, just love the clock die & the colours you have used!

    Thank you for sharing with us at My Time To Craft this week, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xxx

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  2. KraftyKoolKatMarch 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Wow sweetie this is adorable. Love the colours.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  3. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Fab new dies and image Pia, gorgeous card and good on you for spoiling yourself...need to do that don't we...x

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  4. chrissy xxMarch 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    JUst GOrgeous! This image is such a cutie Pia..
    LOve your colours and this little clock is perfect!
    These pearls are soooo yummy too...Mmmmmm
    Chrissyxx

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  5. Lau WMarch 3, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    OHhhh such a beauty Pia !! Love this card so so so much ! So nice die, and so sweet birds, and love all pearls !
    xxx

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  6. FayeMarch 3, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Pia, that image, which I have, looks fab with the clock die, which I must now get. Fab use of the sketch, I really like the two rows of pearls. Fabulous card. X

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  7. SueMarch 3, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    This is so beautiful Pia. I adore that image and the clock die looks fabulous with it. The pearls and stitching finish the card perfectly
    Sue xx

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  8. Deepti StephensMarch 3, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Cute cute and cute.. :)

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  9. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Oh my Pia! This is stunning! That clock die is wonderful! I haven't seen it before. I love the soft, subtle colors in this card. The image is just so sweet and the embossing is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational this week!

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  10. Crafty LarkMarch 3, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    This is so beautiful Pia, love the way you have set this image. xx Flora

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  11. MarinaMarch 3, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Pia
    Love your new clock die - you've used it beautifully here. Everything goes perfectly together on this card -the embossing, the text paper, the stamp and all those lovely pearls.
    Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges.I hope you will join us again next week for another challenge.
    Marina

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  12. AnnetteMarch 3, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful card . The coloring is amazing and love all those cute embellishments...
    Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week .
    Annette xx

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  13. sandieMarch 3, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Pia, this is just so gorgeous, such a lot of detail yet still appears CAS, the embossing folder is gorgeous, I have this but had forgotten about it, so thanks for the reminder!Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational with a second entry x

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  14. PeanutMarch 3, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Elegant...stunning...perfection! Just some of the words that come to mind! Great job, Pia!
    By the way, I'm having a Giveaway for my lovely followers… a little something to celebrate Spring. If you're interested, head on over!
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  15. Lisbeth KMarch 3, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Woooooow!!! Fyttirakkern for et nydelig kort! Med fare for å svime av før jeg er ferdig, så må jeg si: LOVE IT! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!! Dette er det vakreste kortet jeg har sett på evigheter <3 Ser ut til at min shoppestopp opphører radig raskt etter å ha sett denne klokkediesen i bruk! (TH sin kan jo ikke sammenlignes...)Og fuglene er jo helt nydelige! Herlige farger, herlig pynting og detaljer, rett og slett vanvittig nydelig :D Takk for at du deltar hos Inkspirational :D Alltid en glede å se det du lager :)ps: jeg har rettet opp nummeret i bloggen hehe;)

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  16. MarliesMarch 3, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    A gorgeous card Pia! Beautiful embossing and I like the way you put the two lovebirds on the clock! hugs, Marlies

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  17. RachelMarch 3, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    So very pretty! Cute image too.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx

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  18. Donna NuceMarch 4, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Love the clock die and the beautiful pearls you used on your card. Wonderful take on the Inskpirational sketch!

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  19. ChrissyMarch 4, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    I just that clock die and will definitely get that on my ventures to Aussie this year...fabulous image in the face..gorgeous card Pia.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. SkyeMarch 4, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    A very pretty card. I love the image, the lovely embossing and the way you have used the clock die. Great take on the sketch.
    I went to a craft show on Friday and came away with a "few" goodies.

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  21. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    This is such a cute card!!! Thanks for playing at MIM. Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

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  22. paper funMarch 4, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Stunning card. That image is so sweet and the pearls make the card so elegant.

    Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity.

    Mari

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  23. Anne-EliseMarch 4, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Love your gorgeous card, Pia! The little birds are so cute! Love the embossed background and the pearls too! Hugs

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  24. Shirley-AnneMarch 4, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Oh Pia, this is so beautiful .Love the birds and that clock face die ...Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .
    Shirley-Anne

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  25. Liz McGuire,March 4, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Oh wow! This is gorgeous, Liz x

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  26. lozMarch 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    This is Sooo Adorable Pia. Saw this on MIM..Loz

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  27. Ruth MMarch 4, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Oh my goodness Pia, such a beautiful card, love that sweet image, texture and all those pearls!
    Thanks so much for joining our challenge at Inkspirational & I really hope to see you playing along with us again soon! Ruth x

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  28. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Aww how cute, got this stamp too and I still haven't used it!!! Thank you for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers this week and good luck xx

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  29. Paper ProfusionMarch 4, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Pia this is stunning and utterly elegant! I want that clock die! I really love all the layers and the pearl string is ab fab! Beautiful crafting my friend. Nicola x

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  30. Mynn xxMarch 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Another stunner, Pia! Gorgeous soft tones and darling image! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!!! :)

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  31. Lisa's Creative NicheMarch 5, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    This is beautiful!!! I love the clock and those sweet birds! beautifully done!

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  32. cotnobMarch 5, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    This is so pretty Pia, I love your clock die, sweet image and wonderful pearl details.
    Pauline
    x

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  33. scrappymo!March 6, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    This is such a pretty card...I love the image and the delicate, pearly, fancy look to the card.

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  34. AnnetteMarch 6, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Hi honey, I saw your card on Make It Monday and had to pop over to take a closer look. It's beautiful. I really love Whimsy stamps and this one's a real cutie!
    Annette
    xx

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  35. mixamatoastiesMarch 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    What a pretty card.

    Thank you for joining in at Sweet Stampin' this week.

    Susan

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  36. Tracey TMarch 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    A really sweet card. Love the clock! Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

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  37. JuliaMarch 10, 2013 at 3:41 AM



    I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!

    My entries are: #211, #213, #229, and #235.

    I would love to have you visit my blogs: Paper and Scraps Creations by Julia, Me and Myself on the Dark… and My Art... Healing The Soul.

    Hugs,

    Julia

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