Thursday, August 22, 2013

My Favorite Things

I'm so excited about sharing my first card as a DT member of the Outlawz "Twisted Thursday" team! For those of you who're not familiar with this challenge  there's an "Anything Goes with a Twist" challenge each week. Basically, make whatever you want, just follow the theme, or "twist". This week's twist is to "use your favorite things". It can't get easier than that, can it!

For my card I've used a digi from our August sponsor - MY BESTIES. You could win 5 images from Sherri’s fantastic collection. Christmas is my favorite time of year, so I decided to go with one of the Christmas images. I loved coloring this image! Normally I need to color up a new image several times before I'm satisfied, but this is actually my first attempt. I like how it turned out, using Promarkers in different shades of red, green and grey.
My favorite elements that I've used for this card are Maja Designs papers, my embossing folder with spots and my sewing machine for stitching. I've also used a dies from Marianne for the tree, postmark stamps from Kort&Godt and Frosted Lace Stickles for the ground.

I hope you'll take the time to join us in the fun!



This card is also for these challenges:
1) Crafty Boots - Christmas
2) That Craft Place - Stitch Real or Faux
3) Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - #29 Christmas Stitches
4) 613 Avenue Create - #33: Anything Goes incl. twist: Use Stitching
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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31 comments:

  1. MerviAugust 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Hei Pia!
    so adorable card, beautiful colouring and love the papers, think I got the same somewhere...
    Happy Crafting and congrats;-))m

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  2. SueAugust 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Big congrats on your new and well deserved DT place Pia.
    Your card is gorgeous, I love the sweet image, wonderful colouring and beautiful papers too.
    Sue xx

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  3. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Congrats Pia and what an awesome card using an awesome image...love this Christmas spirit.xx

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  4. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Congratulations Pia, on being a DT member of the Outlawz..great work, and a fabulous card hun, love it xxx

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  5. Lau WAugust 22, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Congrats on your DT card, and congrats for this card too, so beautiful design, and so sweet image !
    xxx

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  6. Shirley-AnneAugust 22, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    AWESOME DT card .Love the image and the die cut.
    Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  7. Dee's Craft RoomAugust 22, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Fabulous Christmas card, I love all of the layers and the very cute image.

    Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  8. TammyAugust 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Awww this is so sweet Pia, I love that image! Congrats on your new DT!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  9. KraftyKoolKatAugust 22, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia, love the image and your layout. Congrats on your new DT role.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  10. Chana MalkahAugust 22, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Lovely Card, Pia! Great coloring and beautiful composition! I really like your paper combination and the wonderful color integration. Thanks for dropping this off by our house at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

    PS: Don't think I welcomed you to the Outlawz Design Team. Welcome to the team. We are all a little "crazy" but we are the most lovable bunch of nuts in blog land! Congrats on your first post!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Team Leader
    Outlawz Greetings Challenge

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  11. MarliesAugust 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Congratulations on your new DT job! You've made a beautiful Christmas card! Lovely papers, design and a sweet image! Marlies

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  12. SharonAugust 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Lovely card and congrats on your new DT venture x

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  13. Mrs BeezAugust 22, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Congratulations on your new DT role. Fabulous card - great design.Thanks for joining us at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

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  14. Maire GamberAugust 22, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    What a super cute card Pia!
    I am so excited you joining us on The Outlawz: Twisted Thursday! It is great working with you! I look forward to it!

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  15. HeatherAugust 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Very cute! Love those papers you used. Thanks for playing with CSAYL.

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  16. Patricia St MartinAugust 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Pia, Love your badge.. Fantastic job with your posting and you did a amazing job with your image using traditional colors(I like that). Love your papers and the added stamps with Marianne's tree.
    Hugs, Pat

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  17. ChrissyAugust 22, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Congrats on your new DT postion Pia...gorgeous card,fabulous colouring and love the postage stamping and embossed tree..gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  18. JaniceAugust 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    A brilliant, beautiful Christmas card, and Besties are sure on my wish list now - what a great stamp, Jx

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  19. FabiolaAugust 22, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    so glad you join the fun with us at CSAYL Pia with this gorgeous and so lovely card, hope to see you next time, biz

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  20. chrissy xxAugust 22, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Congratulations Pia!! FABulous news and what a cutie your first DT card is...LOving your colours and design.
    LOving these mail stamps too.
    Chrissyxx

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  21. ShelbyAugust 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Congrats on your DT and you've done an amazing job with sweet image and your coloring is wonderful.

    Shelby

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  22. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsAugust 23, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I love the mix of backing papers and the layout. The image is adorable and you have coloured it perfectly. Such a beautiful Christmas card.

    Hugs & <3
    Lisa xxxx

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  23. Karen McAlpineAugust 23, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Very cheery Christmas card! I usually need to color an image a couple times too! LOL Great job on your coloring!

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  24. Lisa MincklerAugust 23, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    A fantastic beginning no doubt!! Congratulations on your new DT position...that's fantastic news. )
    Your Christmas card is fantabulous.
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  25. Blossom CardsAugust 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    what a lovely card thanks for sharing with 613 avenue create this week happy crafting to you
    Rachel DT

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  26. cotnobAugust 24, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Congratulations on your new DT role Pia. Your card is fabulous, beautifully coloured - I always find red so difficult and great design.
    Pauline
    x

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  27. ArtnovaAugust 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Piękna kartka,pozdrawiam serdecznie.

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  28. HeatherAugust 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Big congratulations for your new DT Pia!!!
    Your Besties card is adorable - a wonderful design and I love your fabulous papers and details!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  29. Meighan WhellerAugust 25, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Congratulations on the DT member Pia. Your work is always lovely. Fab card too. The layout is great with all those lovely papers and a great choice of image. Meighan x

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  30. LaineAugust 26, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Congratulation Pia on your DT post.
    Hugs from
    Laine
    xx

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  31. Danielle VincentSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Oh my - look at those eyes!! Fabulous card Pia. Love the tree die.

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