Saturday, July 20, 2013

Flowers and Pearls

This is the first time I use acetate on a card, and I'm sure going to use it again - I like the possibilities it gives to combine the front and the inside of the card.

I cut out an oval with an X-cut die and used a sentiment from a Dylusions stamp set - I chose to stamp it on the Prima DP with honeycomb pattern that I attached to the inside of the card.

The front is decorated with lots of pearls and various die cuts using scraps. The butterfly die came free with a magazine, the flowers are made using a Memory Box die, and for the leaves and card base I've used Spellbinder dies.
I added a bit of Diamond Stickles to the center of the butterfly and the flowers.

This card is for these challenges:
1) House of Cards - July Color Palette + Classic & Elegant
2) Card Mania - Pearls and/or Gems
3) Lexi's Creations - For a Friend
4) Polkadoodles - #29 Let It Fly
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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29 comments:

  1. scrappymo!July 20, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    This is such a apt sentiment to describe me. I had a car accident (we hit a deer 5 years ago) and i got a brain injury...so sometimes I need my friends to sing the words back to me!

    Wonderful card Pia!

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  2. Shirley-AnneJuly 20, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Very pretty card .Love the dies used and its a sweet sentiment .
    hugs Shirley-Anne

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  3. ChrissyJuly 20, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful sentiment Pia,and such a pretty card..love the pearls and fabulous shape,and the pale blue butterfly and flowers go so perfect with the deeper red..gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. BassladyJuly 20, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    my goodness...this is such a work of art! awesome!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi (GD this week on lexi's creations challenge)

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  5. Deepti StephensJuly 20, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    What a beautiful card with a lovely sentiment! Totally wonderful Pia!!

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  6. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsJuly 20, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful. I love the shape and the deep rich colour of the frame. The sentiment is lovely and the embellishments make this a gorgeous make.

    Hugs Lisa xxxx

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  7. SueJuly 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Stunning card Pia. Such a fabulous design, gorgeous colours and beautiful sentiment.
    Sue xx

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  8. Mrs.BJuly 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Hi Pia, just been catching up - Love the frame you've made here, and a lovely sentiment.
    Avril xx

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  9. LaineJuly 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Fabulous design and detial Pia.
    Laine
    xx

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  10. KaronJuly 20, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful card - love the shape and the colours. Thanks for joining us at Polka Doodles this week. Karon, DT Polka Doodles.

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  11. CarolinJuly 20, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    What a beautiful card and a beautiful sentiment as well.
    Thanks for joining our first challenge month at House of Cards!
    Mia

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  12. Mynn xxJuly 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I absolutely adore the sentiment, Pia! GORGEOUS frame you've put it in, too!!! Thanks for joining us at HOC--hope you join us again next week! :)

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  13. Blossom CardsJuly 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    what a lovely card thanks for joining in at lexis creations this week happy crafting to you
    Rachel DT http://blossomcards.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. cotnobJuly 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    A fabulous card Pia, I love the shape and your pretty pearl detail - such a lovely sentiment.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. Donna NuceJuly 20, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card Pia! Love the pearls and the die cut edges. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards Classic & Elegant challenge.

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  16. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Just love this sentiment Pia, and your card is portraying 'love' and 'kindness' love this one.xxx

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  17. ChrissyJuly 21, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    So glad I get to see this card again Pia, it really is lovely.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Make it Monday..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  18. downrightcraftyJuly 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    love the frame with the pretty pearls around the aperture and a great sentiment a beautiful piece
    hugs Kate xx

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  19. Ruth MJuly 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    A stunning, beautiful and elegant card Pia - just a gorgeous creation! The frame and pearls are so classy!
    So lovely to see you playing along with us at HOC, I hope we see you next time! Ruth x

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  20. KraftyKoolKatJuly 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    This is so beautiful, love the colours you have chosen and the layout is awesome.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  21. Patricia St MartinJuly 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Your sentiment is one of my favorite ones and you framed it in just perfect. Acetate the things you can do are endless. Your die cut is beautiful and love the pearls.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  22. TammyJuly 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    WOW this is stunning Pia!! I love that sentiment and your beautiful design... fabulous dies! Also, a big thanks for joining us at HOC this week!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  23. VannessaJuly 21, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Such a gorgeous card and a beautiful sentiment to go with it - very classic and elegant for our challenge this week at House of Cards. Hope to see you again next week.

    Hugs, Vannessa
    HOC DT

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  24. Monika ReeckJuly 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    OOh what a nice sentiment Pia...I want this card..this is really adorable with all the pearl on it...love your blue flower too cute...I am sorry was so busy last weekend now I catch up to see your blog..hope you like to pop up to my blog too dear Pia...hugs

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  25. ShelbyJuly 23, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Very cool use of the acetate. Love how you've used the pearls and the rolled flowers are just perfect.

    Shelby

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  26. sandieJuly 23, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful Pia. I haven't used acetate yet but will have to try as I too like how you have combined the centre of the card with the front. What stands out for me in this card is the perks lining the frame x

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  27. Lisa MincklerJuly 26, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Gorgeous, Gorgeous, GORGEOUS!!! Pia, this is wonderful. :D

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  28. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesJuly 31, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Another beautiful sentiment focused card. Congrats on your win with it over at a House of Cards.

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  29. SkyeAugust 2, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    A gorgeous card. I love the colour combination and the lovely sentiment

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