Monday, August 12, 2013

Wedding card with lots of white and a little touch of pink and green


Sometimes things take a totally different direction. For this card I had planned to make it girly card, using paper with green spots and lots of die cut dresses. But I got distracted....
I started out making the card base using Spellbinder dies. Seeing my new stamp with text laying on the table, I wondered how it would look embossed with white embossing powder on white background. So I just wanted to check it out there and then. I liked how it turned out, so I cut it to size. Seeing all my white pearls I thought they would make a nice edge around the embossed paper. Pearls in place, but then I didn't feel my original plan would work with this new design  So I used one of the die cut dresses I had prepared (MB dies). Next I needed something masculine. Found a tutorial in a magazine on how to fold a shirt. Folded it and sprayed it with pearl Glimmer Mist. Needed something to place the dress and shirt onto, so I used my MB heart dies. It also got a round of glimmer mist. For the sentiment I used a banner stamp from Kaisercraft, also heat embossed with white, and I added a rub on sentiment to it. I admit there's not much pink and green on this card, but the dress has both colors. I also added pink metallic rub-on to the edges of the card base, but I was gentle with the amount, so it doesn't show in the picture, but I think it looks nice in real life.


This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #32 Colors
2) Tuesday Throwdown - #159 Don't be square
3) Crafty Boots - Die Cuts
4) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
 
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28 comments:

  1. sandieAugust 12, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I love the way inspiration moves like this, it fascinates me! I love the text background and must give this a go. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational

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  2. PeanutAugust 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    What a super elegant card, Pia! Very feminine but in a sophisticated grown-up way. Distraction suits you just fine, my friend!
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  3. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    A Happy distraction then Pia, LOL, this is utterly stunning, love it xxx

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  4. ChrissyAugust 12, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    This is really lovely Pia, and love the litte shirt and dress..love the pearls around the edge and fabulous card shape..also
    Thanks for sharing with us at Make it Monday..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. WendyAugust 12, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful Pia! So delicate and I Love that little folded shirt! Great idea. Spotted it on MIM this morning xx

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  6. scrappymo!August 12, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    This is so beautiful! Love the wee dress and hand folded shirt. The dies you chose are amazing...the intricate dies and the pearls just finish this card off so beautifully.

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  7. SueAugust 12, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    This is stunning Pia. I love the design with that pretty dress and wonderful folded shirt. The pearl framing looks so beautiful
    Sue xx

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  8. SandyAugust 12, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, this one is gorgeous Pia, love the white design and the little touch of pink. Cute with the little dress and folded shirt and that fab heart diecut!
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  9. LaineAugust 12, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Such a sweet creation Pia. Love the pearls and design detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  10. Lau WAugust 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Oh this is a superb card Pia ! Love the design, so romantic, so elegant ! The shirt and the dress are perfect on the heart ! Wow, superb work my friend !
    xxx

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  11. Mrs.BAugust 12, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Pia, such a pretty card, love the SB frame and die cuts you've used. The white embossed background looks really good.
    Avril xx

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  12. Dee's Craft RoomAugust 12, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Fabulous card Pia. Love the shirt and dress elements as well as the pretty die cuts.

    Thank you for playing along with us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  13. lozAugust 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Fabulous white on white card Pia. Love the little touch of color. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  14. Mynn xxAugust 12, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! LOVE the pearl border and I adore the clothing cut outs! Too fun!!! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

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  15. Ruth MAugust 12, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Totally elegant and gorgeous Pia, what a beautiful card! Perfect accents and details and I love how you layered the elements on your card! The white on white embossed background is fabulous! So lovely to have you playing along with us at Inkspirational again, see you next week I hope! Ruth x

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  16. cotnobAugust 13, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    This is gorgeous Pia, I love all of your die cut details and fabulous folded shirt - a stunning card.
    Pauline
    x

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  17. NanaConnieAugust 13, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Magnificent, Pia! Love that die cut frame you used. Thanks so much for playing along at Tuesday Throwdown this week.
    NanaConnie DT

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  18. Shirley-AnneAugust 13, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Hello Pia .Awesome creation .
    Love all white with splash of pink .
    hugs Shirley-Anne

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  19. SkyeAugust 13, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    A gorgeous card. Love the white on white and the dress and shirt.

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  20. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)August 13, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Gorgeous card!! I love your creativity. I would love to have you join me for a chance to win FREE candy on my blog. Have a wonderful week! Hope to see you again next week. Hugs, Gloria

    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Oh my goodness Pia! This is an amazingly gorgeous card! It is so frilly and feminine without being too much. The shirt and dress are adorable! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for joining us as Inkspirational!

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  22. Yvonne GarnerAugust 14, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Hi Pia! What a gorgeous, intricate card you have created here. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  23. Nikki StalkerAugust 14, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Stunning as always Pia. Love how the dress incorporated just that little bit of colour to fit our colour challenge. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for playing along at Inkspirational this week.

    Nikki

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  24. CynthiaAugust 15, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Spotted you on MIM. Look at the adorable dress and shirt. Great job. It is amazing.

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  25. TammyAugust 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Pia, fabulous dies and design!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  26. Patricia St MartinAugust 16, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Pia, Your card is so elegant. I love the way it turned out. You added the perfect touches. Amazing job with his shirt and her dress is so adorable, love the beautiful heart in the back. The die cuts makes the card so gorgeous!
    Hugs, Pat

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  27. Lisa MincklerAugust 16, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    looove, love, LOVE this card Pia!! It's lovely and magical :)

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  28. SYLVIA-ANNEAugust 17, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Wow Pia - this is superb! The dress and shirt layered onto hearts is a stunning focal point, and I LOVE the ornate frame.
    Absolutely fabulous!
    Hugs, Sylvia xxx

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