Thursday, January 9, 2014

18!

Over at the Outlawz Twisted Thursday the optional twist this week is "Hello/Goodbye". I can't wait to see how people interpret this theme! Our January sponsors are My Besties by Sherri Baldy and Paper Temptress.
One of my hubby's nieces turn 18 this year. In Norway 18 is a great turning point, it's at this age you're allowed to vote and get your driver's license, amongst other things. So my version of the theme is "goodbye childhood, hello adulthood".
This image is called "Pretty Little Girl half face" and I colored it using Promarkers. I chose grey and pink DPs and the sentiment, made with a stamp from a Dylusion set, is heat embossed with pink embossing powder on grey paper. The flower die cut is made with a Memory Box die. The clock die is from Marianne, and I've used Tim Holtz dies for the numbers. I machine stitched with white thread along the edges, added some cheesecloth for texture and added a pink flower and pearls.
My new things used on this card are: image, DPs and flower.

This card is also for these challenges:
1) Crafting By Designs - Birthdays
2) Fab 'n' Funky - #198 Let's Celebrate
3) Shopping Our Stash - #125 Use Something New
4) Come and Get It Challenges - Something New
5) A Gem of a Challenge - #110 Something New
6) Make it Monday - Anything Goes


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33 comments:

  1. JudithJanuary 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia - tha way you used the image is so effective and I love the sentiment - thank you for playing along at Fab'n'Funky this week hugs Judith x

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  2. sandieJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    Great take on the theme, very clever!! I do like how you carried this through by using the clock die. I love the subtle colouring of the image x

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  3. LaineJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Fabulous Pia, wonderful subtle colour palette.
    Laine
    xx

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  4. Lau WJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Oh the theme is original !
    Loooove your card, and you placed the image with originality, love that ! Colors are very sweet and love all the details, the clock's die is superb !
    xxx

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  5. ChrissyJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous Pia..love the half image and the sentiment is so very effective..fabulous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. Linda BreedloveJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Simply fabulous! I saw your card at MIM.

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  7. chrissy xxJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    GORgeous! LOve your image and such an eye catching design..Your sentiment is Wonderful...so true.
    Chrissyxx

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  8. DoreenJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    This is just gorgeous,fab image and layout.xxx

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  9. Barbara GoddenJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    What a cute card, I love all the elements you used, cute image. Thanks for playing along with us at Shopping Our Stash for the "use something new" challenge.

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  10. Faye Wynn-JonesJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    What a great card Pia. I love the image and all the design elements! X

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  11. DonnaJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Beautiful card, perfect for an 18th birthday! Thanks for joining us this week at Shopping Our Stash for the "something new" challenge!

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  12. SueJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    This is wonderful Pia. I love the image, beautiful soft colours and gorgeous detailing. Such a fabulous sentiment too.
    Sue xx

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  13. cotnobJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, such a beautiful image and so many brilliant details - I love your take on the theme.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. WishcraftJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Oh so pretty Pia! Love the sentiment and all your lovely details :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  15. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    Love this with the wonderful pale colours. The image is great and I love the different layers you have added. The wording is brilliant and looks fantastic with all the different elements. Gorgeous!

    <3 & hugs
    Lisa xxxx

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  16. Cindy van OorschotJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    Pia, this is so pretty, love how you interpreted your theme. Thanks for playing along once again at Come and Get it.
    Cindy DT

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  17. UnknownJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful card Pia, love the wording and the use of you dylusions.xx

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  18. lozJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Fabulous card and sentiment Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  19. MerviJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Hei Pia!
    Fabulous card, just perfect text, beautiful details. Loved the earlier adult card too.
    Happy weekend;-))m

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  20. downrightcraftyJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    shame on me, just found your parcel that I have not posted :( do apologise Christmas and all, will get it off to you tomorrow first class. Gorgeous card love the cheesecloth and the die cuts
    Hugs Kate xx

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  21. JacquelJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Another gorgeous card Pia! Love your layout, colors & of course adorable image you used! Very nice work as always Hun & TFS!!!!!

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  22. Lisa MincklerJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    The lips on her are crazy gorgeous and I love her surroundings you created. That's a stupendous card for 18 :)

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  23. Patricia St MartinJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Pia, Incredible card! Beautiful card for a young lady. Love the stitching and all the die cuts. I want to thank you for adding both sponsors to your blog!
    Hugs, Pat

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  24. JuliaJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    Fab creation, this is such a beautiful creation. Love the coloring and this amazing LO.
    Thanks for joining us at Crafting By Designs.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  25. PeanutJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    Love that sentiment, Pia. So true. I'm sure your hubby's niece will treasure this card - it has just the right amount of grown-up elegance.
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  26. KraftyKoolKatJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    What an awesome card sweetie. I adore the image and the gorgeous colouring and your layout is super. Great sentiment and very profound.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  27. MarjorieJanuary 11, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful card Pia... love the soft colours and such a lovely sentiment!
    Hugs,
    Marjorie xx

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  28. Meighan WhellerJanuary 11, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Happy New Year to you my friend. Hope your Christmas was fabulous. I love this card and how you have placed the image. Fabulous embellishment! Wonderful work as always! Thanks for sharing with us at Come and Get It. Meg

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  29. mixamatoastiesJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Oh wow Pia, this is gorgeous!

    Susan xx

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  30. Deepti StephensJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Pretty sweet and gorgeous Pia. Your hubby's niece will love it for sure.. I love your coloring.. :)

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  31. SueJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Hello again Pia, just popping back for another look at your gorgeous card and to say Thank you for taking part in A Gem of a Challenge
    Sue xx

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  32. AlicaJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    Adorable! Very sweet image and great sentiment too!
    Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

    Hugs, Alica ;)

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  33. scrappymo!January 18, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    Gorgeous! She will so love this card on her special day.

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