Monday, December 9, 2013

Winter Card with Shades of Purple

I wanted to make a winter card with this beautiful Bestie image that can be found here. I gave her an outfit of lavender and grey and lots of sparkle. I used mye Go Kreate dies and two halves of a doily to make the frame. The ground is covered with flower soft, pearls and flower ribbon from my stash. The DP with snowflakes came free with a magazine, the one with scripture is from Authentique. I punched two snowflakes and added pearls in their centres. The sentiment is made with a Penny Black banner stamp. I heat embossed with purple embossing powder. I machine stitched around the edges of the card.
I've got mixed feelings about the outcome of this card. Whenever I make a girly card I usually end up feeling it looks quite messy as I try and add more elements than what's typical for me. But I'm sure going to practise on those girly designs and use this image again!

This card is for these challenges:
1) Pile It On - #48 P is for... (Purple, Pearls, Punches)
2) Inky Impressions - #137 Winter/snow
3) Fab 'n' Funky - #196 Frost
4) Craft Your Passion - #192 Let it Snow
5) Crafty Bloggers Network - Girly
6) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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24 comments:

  1. chrissy xxDecember 9, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    It's GOrgeous Pia..The cutest of image and I LOve your colours. These little flowers are soooo pretty.
    Chrissyxx
    I LOve to see a 'girly' card..but, I find I tend not to use a lot of flowers lol.. It's really out of my comfort zone!

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  2. WendyDecember 9, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Beautifully designed card as usual Pia! Love that flower ribbon... Spotted it on MIM xx

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  3. SueDecember 9, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, you have coloured that sweet image beautifully. I love the papers and such pretty detailing too.
    Sue xx

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  4. DonnaDecember 9, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Very adorable, esp.. those eyes. Saw it on MIM!

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  5. WishcraftDecember 9, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Fab card hun, love the frosty colours and pretty details :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  6. SandyDecember 9, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    You made a very cute card! Thank you for joining us this week at Inky Impressions. - Sandy, DT Member

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  7. cotnobDecember 10, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    This is a gorgeous card Pia, pretty colours and such a beautiful image - I just love her eyes.
    I'm sorry I have not been to visit for a while but I have been rather poorly, I'm on the mend now so hopefully will be back to normal commenting soon.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. Sue B December 10, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Oh this is beautiful Pia!! I love the soft colours and the image is very sweet!! the doily frame and the flower ribbon are perfect embellishments! :-)
    Hope you have a good week!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  9. TammyDecember 10, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Awww this is so sweet Pia, I love this color combo and that beautiful row of flowers!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  10. lozDecember 10, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Hello Pia. Your card is so Beautiful.. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  11. Lau WDecember 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Oh this image is so cute and love your choice of colors ! The ribbon of flowers is beautiful ! a very pretty card my friend !
    xxx

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  12. JacquelDecember 10, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I like your girly card Pia! I know what you mean though.....I feel that way about my masculine cards!!! This one is very pretty & sparkly. Nicely done as always Hun & TFS!!!!

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  13. Alli DevineDecember 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    What a pretty winter card Pia. the image is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us Fab n Funky

    Alli D x

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  14. Deepti StephensDecember 10, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I love this sweet ans cute card and the image is so adorable.. :)

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  15. Rach83December 10, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Adorable card and such a great sentiment to compliment your image. I love the backing papers and pretty roses.

    Thanks for playing along at Fab'n'Funky Challenges this week.

    Rachel x

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  16. Patricia St MartinDecember 10, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Beautifully done Pia. Love the soft colors Your layout, the pretty flowers and pearls.
    Hugs, Pat

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  17. Crafting with DarcyDecember 11, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Hi Pia! Your card is so pretty and delicate! I saw it on Make It Monday!
    Hugs
    Darcy

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  18. KraftyKoolKatDecember 12, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia. I adore the lavender and grey colours you have used and the layout is lovely.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  19. Janet McLaughlinDecember 12, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful, Pia! I am coloring this one next! She is so cute!

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  20. PeanutDecember 14, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Oh those big brown eyes... adorable little girl. Love the wintery feel of this card!
    xxx

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  21. Bonnie IrvineDecember 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the soft lavender and gray combination...so dreamy and gentle. Your layered stack to frame her is lovely. All the little details like the trim and snowflakes with pearls really make this card special. Thanks for joining us this week at Craft Your Passion for our Let It Snow challenge. I hope we see you again soon.

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  22. scrappymo!December 19, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I think you did a wonderful job with this girly, feminine image. It has that timeless, beautiful girly look!

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  23. SylviaDecember 19, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Fabulous card, thank you for joining us for this months girly challenge.

    sylv xx
    crafty Bloggers Network DT

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  24. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    Lovely image on a lovely background, great card. Thank you for joining our challenge at Pile It On and I hope you will come back again.
    Hugs,
    Anna xxx

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