Monday, July 15, 2013

No Ladybugs...

OK - the ladybug thing didn't quite work for me... Those ladybugs have been haunting me for half a week, and I know I didn't have to use ladybugs for the Inkspirational challenge, but I just couldn't get them out of my head...  I got completely stuck, I've made several cards since Wednesday, but I wasn't happy with how they turned out, so I made this card today, with a little help from Eclectic Ellapau's flower theme.
And yes, the background DP has a pink tint to it  - I'd like to call it "raspberry red". It has got spots, like the ladybugs. I made the sentiment the focal point of this card - it translates "wishing you a day filled with smiles and laughter". I  heat embossed the sentiment in white on black background and added a cardboard frame. The paper flowers came free with a magazine - I attached them to flowers of red organza and used brads from my stash. I've used a Basic Grey Chipboard leaf sticker, a Spellbinder die cut leaf, and a butterfly of wood - I HAD to add a bug of some sort after all! The card base is cut with Spellbinders dies Label 28.


I enter this card into these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - # Photo
2) Eclectic Ellapu - Flowers
3) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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26 comments:

  1. LaineJuly 15, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    A fabulous creation. Love the colours and the dies. Its funny how an idea takes route in your head and you can't see past it.
    Laine
    xx





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  2. Lau WJuly 15, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Hello !! Oh wow, this is a superb card, how much i love pink (or rasperry red ;-)). This card is very elegant !
    xxx

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  3. cotnobJuly 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love the shape and your fabulous flowers.
    Pauline
    x

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  4. stampindedeJuly 16, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Love your card. The colors caught my eye on Make It Monday. And I love that you used the die cuts for the shape of the card.
    Deanna

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  5. scrappymo!July 16, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Love it...love the shpae and the pretty pink colours. Layering the paper flowers over the organza looks wonderful.

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  6. PeanutJuly 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Love that raspberry red, Pia, Very striking colour combo and shape is fab. The flowers are such a sweet addition too.
    xxx Asha

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  7. sandieJuly 16, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Well done for getting there with this! I know how hard it is when you get focused on one element of a card! This is a gorgeous card, the shape is a real stunner and I love your colour choice. The flowers are a perfect match and what fabulous brads. I so love all your embellishments-I think I probably say that all the time to you! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational x

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  8. Meighan WhellerJuly 16, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I so can understand what you mean about something in a photo inspiration that you want to use but just cannot find the right way. But I love what you have come up with Pia, I can see the spots in the flowers and love the layout of the card. Love the sentiment! Wonderful work as always my friend. We are so glad you joined us again at Inkspirational and hope you will be back next challenge. Meighan

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  9. KylieJuly 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    You have done a wonderful job. Thats why photo inspiration challenges are so great. I love how you incorporated the elements you really like. Thanks so much for playing along at Inkspirational xx

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  10. SkyeJuly 16, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    A terrific card. Great design I love your dies and the flowers are lovely.
    Yes I know what you mean about the Ladybirds. I had the same problem.

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Pia what a beauty! The shape and the polka dot paper make such a great backdrop for the beautiful sentiment and flowers! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  12. Sue B July 16, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Oh this is beautiful Pia… what a lovely shape and gorgeous colour combo! I love the sentiment in frame and the pretty flowers and butterfly… it's a fab card hun!
    Hope you have a lovely week!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  13. Mynn xxJuly 16, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    LOVE those layered flowers! The tulle is a great touch! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

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  14. Ruth MJuly 16, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, so elegant - and you've made another shaped card! I think you've done a fabulous job with interpreting the photo, you certainly didn't need to use ladybirds - it's always a good thing to add a butterfly though! So glad you made it into this week's Inkspirational challenge & I look forward to seeing you next week! Ruth x

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  15. WishcraftJuly 17, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Fab design and colours Pia, this is lovely :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  16. ShelbyJuly 17, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Very cool card! I hear ya on getting stuck in an idea...happens to all of us. Love the flowers you've used and the use of the frame looks so cool

    Shelby

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  17. Meihsia LiuJuly 17, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Love your beautiful card, Pia. The shape and layers are fabulous! :)

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  18. ChrissyJuly 17, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Gorgeous shaped card Pia, love the sentiment and flowers,very elegant..I would in my glory with ladybugs,I love them.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  19. Elena V.July 17, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    wow! It's so cute! Love the flowers!

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  20. KraftyKoolKatJuly 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    This is so gorgeous sweetie. Love the gorgeous colours what ever you call it. Lol!!! Gorgeous shapes throughout this lovely creation.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  21. valou250809July 17, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Very beautiful card! so elelgant! Thanks for playing with "Eclectic Ellapu challenge" this week. Good luck!

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  22. Deepti StephensJuly 17, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Pretty card umm not pretty, It's beautiful Pia! and I love the lady bug thing a lot.. haha..

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  23. lozJuly 18, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Gorgeous card and colors Pia. I stopped by from MIM for a closer look..Loz

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  24. WendyJuly 18, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Spotted this great card on MIM, loving the shape! xx

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  25. LaurianJuly 19, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    What a gorgeous project!
    Thanks for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu and I hope we see you again soon!

    Hugz

    Laurian

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  26. UnknownJuly 20, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Love your card Pia! Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday.

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