Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Gold, sparkle and shine

Another card using my new LOTV sentiment stamp set! I'm so glad I got these stamps, I think they're great for sentiment only cards, which I'm quite hooked on at the moment. The embossing is not uneven - the stamps actually have that distressed look.
I wanted to make a card that really sparkles, so I chose to heat emboss with gold glitter embossing powder. I've used a Spellbinder M-bossabilities folder for the gold paper I've used as background. The paper has a nice shimmer. The gold metallic stars were cut using Sizzix dies, and I also added some gold gems.

This card is for these challenges: 
1) House of Cards - August Sketch + Classic & Elegant
2) Dream Valley Challenges - #63 Monochrome
3) Pile It On - #33 No Designer Paper.
4) Craft Room Challenge - Something New
5) Lexi's Creations - Sparkle & Shine
6) Stamp and Create - Glitter
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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30 comments:

  1. ChrissyAugust 21, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    So elegant Pia, love the gold and background embossing....beautiful.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. WendyAugust 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Great card! Love the distressed words and the fab embossed background. xxx

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  3. Donna NuceAugust 21, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Love the embossing on the gold shiny paper. Very elegant! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards. Come back soon!

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  4. LaineAugust 21, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Stunning, CAS and so elegant Pia.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. GailAugust 21, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Okay, I like this one even better than the last one you made similar to this. I adore the gold and white...this is truly magnificent. It's simple, understated yet it yells at me: LOOK AT ME! It's beautiful, Pia! Hugs, Gail

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  6. SueAugust 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    This is stunning Pia. I keep getting more and more tempted by those LOTV sentiment stamps. Your design showcases them beautifully. I love all the gold and sparkle.
    Sue xx

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  7. cotnobAugust 21, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    This is another gorgeous card Pia, I love your sentiment stamp and your embossed background. I'm so glad you are pleased with your LOTV purchases and look forward to seeing some more.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. ShelbyAugust 22, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Wonderful CAS design and love the embossing you've used.

    Shelby

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  9. DebiAugust 22, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    great get noticed card, love all the card, thanks for sharing with us at the Craft Room Challenge, Debi x

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  10. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Pia this is stunning hun, just perfect, love the sentiment, and the embosssing, xxx

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  11. Deepti StephensAugust 22, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Very elegant and sweet card.. :)

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  12. MerviAugust 22, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Wow the shimmer paper really goes well with the fabulous text stamp. Beautiful card - love the embossing too.
    Thank you for sharing at Craft-Room Challenge, good luck;-))m

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  13. John LockwoodAugust 22, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    lovely, Thanx for joining us at House of Cards, good luck! John x

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  14. TammyAugust 22, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, I love that distressed sentiment! Thanks so much for joining us at HOC!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  15. BassladyAugust 22, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    a gorgeous cas card!

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

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  16. KraftyKoolKatAugust 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    This is so gorgeous, especially that embossed background. Awesome sweetie.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  17. MarliesAugust 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    A beautiful, elegant card Pia! hugs, Marlies

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  18. Patricia St MartinAugust 22, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Pia, Wonderful CAS card. This would make a perfect Christmas card, love the stars, embossing folder and the sparkle. Just stunning.
    Hugs, Pat

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  19. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Gorgeous card, thank you for joining us over at MIM. Hugs Kerry x

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  20. Ruth MAugust 22, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    SO SO elegant Pia - just love the sparkly sentiment taking centre stage! Love the embossed gold background and your pretty accents! Thanks so much for playing along with us at HOC again, please come back soon! Ruth x

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  21. Mynn xxAugust 23, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful, Pia! LOVE the monochrome and all that amazing texture! Fabulous embellies, too! Thanks for joining us at HOC--I always love seeing your creations! :)

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  22. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsAugust 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Lovely. Love the simplicity of the card, making it look really elegant. The embossed backing is gorgeous and the colour is lovely.

    Hugs & <3
    Lisa xxxx

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  23. SusieAugust 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    A great card! Thank you for joining our Monochrome challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

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  24. CarolinAugust 24, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    I would not have thought that I like such a "golden" card, but I do! Beautiful sentiment, I like the distressed look, it adds some interest.
    Thanks for joining us at House of Cards,
    hugs
    Mia

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  25. VannessaAugust 24, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Gold is not a colour that likes me, but you have used it so beautifully here! Love that new LOTV sentiment too - they're also on my ever growing wishlist! Thanks for joining in the challenge at House of Cards this week!

    Hugs, Vannessa
    HOC DT

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  26. melsanfordAugust 25, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful card - I love the embossing. Very effective :-) Thanks for joining our monochrome challenge at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  27. TRACEY MOAugust 25, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    What a lovely image great card.

    Thanks for joining us at lexi creations

    Tracey dt

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  28. sandieAugust 26, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    this is such a cool sentiment set of stamps. I love the distress look and your colour combo is great

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  29. hazelAugust 31, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    A fabulous card, thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-Room Challenge.
    xxx Hazel.

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  30. Danielle VincentSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Very elegant and wonderful. I too love sentiment only but don't seem to do many of them for some reason.

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