Sunday, September 15, 2013

Never give up


For this card I've used 3 different patterned papers, all in purple and brownish tones. I distressed the papers and added walnut DI to the edges.
For the large butterfly I used a die that came free with a magazine and for the smaller ones I used a punch. The tree branch is made with a Memory Box die.
The stamped sentiment is made with a cling stamp from Prima. I heat embossed it using a dark purple embossing powder. The oval is a leftover from a cardboard frame.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #37
Photo
2) Crafty Bloggers Network - Things with Wings
3) Eclectic Ellapu - Inspired by a song ("You are Loved - Don't give up" by Josh Groban)
4) Make it Monday - Anything Goes

 
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32 comments:

  1. Desire FourieSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Love the butterfly perching on the twig.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  2. chrissy xxSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:56 PM


    GORgeous! What FABulous colours..
    What a FABulous design.
    LOve it.
    Chrissyxx

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  3. Paper ProfusionSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Really gorgeous Pia - love the soft colours - so apt for sentiment. Nicola x

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  4. SueSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, such beautiful colour tones and a fabulous layout.
    Thanks so much for all the kind comments you leave for me on my blog, it really means so much.
    Sue xx

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  5. cotnobSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, fabulous design and lovely muted colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  6. scrappymo!September 15, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Great colours!
    This is a perfect card to showcasd that great sentiment.

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  7. Patricia St MartinSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    WOW!!! Just beautiful! Sorry have not been around, still have a lot to do. Leaving Wednesday in the early morning. Love the music notes paper and the softness of the feel of your card. It would also be a special sympathy card (not that I want one) but the theme of the card and layout is perfect.
    Hugs, Pat

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  8. lozSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful vintage looking card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  9. WendySeptember 16, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely card Pia, the whole feel of the card and the sentiment is calming and beautiful. Spotted it on MIM today! xx

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  10. MargaretSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    This is beautiful Pia. Love the colour.
    Saw this on MIM.
    Hugs
    Margaret M

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  11. KraftyKoolKatSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This is really gorgeous sweetie. Such beautiful colours and awesome layout.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  12. Radhika KapurSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    such a gorgeous card pia, love all those colors! Spotted u on MIM
    hugs.

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  13. sandieSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I love your take on the inkspirational photo-great you have gone with the brown look and not bright-unique and love the distressing. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational.

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  14. AntonellaSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Pia, love your beautiful card and the lovely browns. That butterfly is great, I wish I had purchased that magazine, lol.
    I linked over from the MIM Link Party where I am participating with my Spooky Halloween and Free Subway Art I would love it if you'd stop by.
    Hugs, antonella :-)

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  15. JacquelSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    You make your style of stamping look so easy Pia! I do enjoy seeing what you've been up to & commenting on your gorgeous work! This is so very lovely & I do like the colors you used! TFS!!!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    A very pretty card Pia and I love the butterfly die. :) Hugs

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  17. UnknownSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Pia this is a beautiful take on the inspiration photo! The butterfly is so pretty and I love how you used that tree branch! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  18. Meihsia LiuSeptember 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    How lovely! Pia. This card is so beautiful with those gorgeous dimensional butterflies. I love the sentiment, too. Very Cheerful! Thank you for sharing. :)

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  19. Lau WSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Oh love this card ! Love the butterfly on the branch, superb design !
    xxx

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  20. MarliesSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    A beautiful card! An elegant design and a beautiful butterfly die. Marlies

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  21. Sue B September 16, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Wow! this is beautiful Pia… I would never think to put brown and purple together but it works so well here… I love the whole design… the branch with the butterflies is perfect with the sentiment! :-))
    Hope you have a lovely week
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  22. karenSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Such a creative design Pia, beautiful make, hugs, Karenx

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  23. HeatherSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    A stunning card Pia, I love the design and muted colous - lovely embellishments!!

    hugs
    Heatherxx

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  24. Mynn xxSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Just gorgeous, Pia! LOVE the sentiment with the branch and butterfly--beautiful imagery! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

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  25. Ruth MSeptember 17, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Oh, this is beautiful Pia, so serene and soothing - perfect for getting the 'never give up' message across! A gentle, meaningful card sure to lighten the spirits of a downhearted person! So lovely to have you playing along with us again at Inkspirational! Ruth x

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  26. SandySeptember 17, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Beautiful card, love the diecut branch and butterflies and the encouraging sentiment.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  27. ChrissySeptember 17, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Gorgeous Pia, I love the colours and the butterflies and dimension are fabulous.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  28. TammySeptember 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    WOW Pia, this is gorgeous!! I love all of the papers and your beautiful distressing!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  29. PeanutSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    This is such an elegant card. Love everything about it. Thank you so much for sharing.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  30. Yvonne GarnerSeptember 18, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Beautifully crafted. thank you for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Wow this is a beautiful card, thank you for sharing over at MIM. Good luck, hugs Kerry xx

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  32. Mrs.BSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Hi Pia, just been catching up - You've been making some beautiful creations, love the layout and colours of this.
    Avril xx

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