Sunday, March 2, 2014

Christmas Card with Sparkle, Sequins, Rhinestones and Pearls

Seeing the sketch over at I knew exactly what stamps I wanted to use! I love when that happens!

The stamps I used are two different sets from Panduro. I decided to heat emboss the circles with gold and black, the sentiment with gold. For the stars I chose silver EP.

I added sequins, also from Panduro, in the same color tones as well as white, and I added red rhinestones and pearls from Bo Bunny in the sequins' centers.

I machine stitched around the edges using a gold metal thread, and I mounted the background onto silver mirri card.

It's tricky to photograph, but this is a sparkly, clean Christmas design.



I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1) 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Sketch
2) Sparkles Forum Christmas - #38 More than 3 Embellishments
3) Completely Christmas - #1 Anything Goes
4) Charisma Cardz - #5 Something Not for Crafting (Sequins)
5) Divas by Design - Sparkle
6) Fab 'n' Funky - #205 Christmas
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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50 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Pia
    Gorgeous creation... thank you for taking the time to join in with the fun,over at Completely Christmas, we would love your company in next week’s challenge as well…..
    Hugs
    Suzy B ~Owner~ Completely Christmas
    Xx

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  2. WendyMarch 2, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Oh this is fabulous Pia! This looks like it would be found in a very posh shop and cost a fortune!! Gorgeous design and colours, love the stitching too. xxx

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  3. SueMarch 2, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    WOW! This is wonderful Pia. The design is so stylish. I love embossing and fabulous colours.
    Sue xx

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  4. chrissy xxMarch 2, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Oh My! What a FAbulous take on the design Pia..So different. LOve your colours and Wonderful stitching..I LOve the gold thread.{shelve this idea lol}
    Chrissyxx

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  5. sandieMarch 2, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Fabulous Pia, I love this design and it is CAS!!

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  6. ChrissyMarch 2, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Very elegant and classy Pia..fabulous take on the sketch and love the gold thread..really lovely.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. LaineMarch 2, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Fabulous design and detail Pia. So very elegant.
    Laine
    xx

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  8. Sue B March 2, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous Pia… what a beautiful design! I love your stamping and the pretty sequins and gold stitching are very pretty!
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
    Big hugs
    Sue B xx

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  9. JacquelMarch 2, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Pia!

    I knew you were going to make something with this sketch when I saw it LOL!!!! I thought it would be right up your alley & you totally rocked it gf!!!!

    I LOVE how your card came out...TFS!!!

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  10. cotnobMarch 2, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your brilliant stamps and your sequins are beautiful.
    Pauline
    x

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  11. UnknownMarch 3, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    So in awe of your stitching skills Pia and the wonderful design of your Christmas card. I love it!! Hugs, Lisa

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  12. SandyMarch 3, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Hi Pia, this one is gorgeous - so simple but very elegant.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  13. Shirley-AnneMarch 3, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Great take on sketch .A beautiful CAS card and perfect gold stitching . Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  14. Cat's sCrapMarch 3, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Absolutely fabulous ! I like your simple and clean design. Good idea for the sequins ! Bravo !

    Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.

    Hugs from France.
    Cat's sCrap.

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  15. Katherine K :)March 3, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely CAS card Pia! Stopped over from MIM!

    xx Katherine

    cropnkathy

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  16. PeanutMarch 3, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Very modern with an urban vibe. This is just totally trendy! I am in awe, Pia!
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts
    p.s. Thanks for joining the 52CCT March sketch challenge.

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  17. Lau WMarch 3, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Oh lovely card ! wow ! A fab design !
    xxx

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  18. MarliesMarch 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    A beautiful card Pia. A fantastic design, very stylish and original! hugs, Marlies

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  19. 2amscrapperMarch 3, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    love this card design, Pia! Here from MIM #181 where I'm #40. Helene

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  20. Meihsia LiuMarch 3, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    This is such a gorgeous simple and clean card, Pia. I love your beautiful stamping and those cute sequins. :)

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  21. KraftyKoolKatMarch 3, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Really gorgeous and so stylish sweetie.
    HugsCathy
    Xxxx

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  22. HazelMarch 3, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you so much for entering our first 'anything goes' challenge on Completely Christmas with your beautifully elegant card - we hope we'll see you again soon, Hazel, DT - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for March - I'd love to see it there too. x

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  23. WishcraftMarch 3, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Fab design Pia, love the colours and stamps you've used :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  24. Mynn xxMarch 3, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Pia, this is AMAZING! LOVE the grungy feel of the circles and I adore your awesome bling! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :) HUGS and have a wonderful rest of the week! Mynn xx

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  25. DarnellMarch 3, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Pia, you are so productive! If I miss a few days, I gets lots and lots of inspiration from my visit!! Your work is always unique and so very well executed!! Hugs, Darnell

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  26. UnknownMarch 3, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    less is more, unique, thanks for joining us over in divas by designs x

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  27. DonnaMarch 3, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Gorgeous elegant design, great colors!

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  28. BubblesMarch 4, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    This is one very sylish card!! Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz.
    Joanne x

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  29. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)March 4, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    very designer chic. janex

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  30. Lisa MincklerMarch 4, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Just stunning! The simplicity but the details are so captivating. Beautifully rendered :)

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  31. Kelly D March 4, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Lovely card I love how stiking it is with just the circles and different colours to them.
    Thanks for joining us at Fab n Funky Challenge Blog
    Crafty Hugs Kelly
    DT XXXX

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  32. TammyMarch 4, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card Pia, I love the embossed circles and your beautiful sequins!
    Tammy x

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  33. Crafty JudithMarch 4, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Great card hun love it fabulous work - thank you so much for playing along at Completely Christmas x

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  34. HeatherMarch 4, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    A fabulous card Pia, I love your design and wonderful stamping with the gorgeous with the black, your sequins and gems finish it beautifully!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  35. Patricia HaysMarch 5, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    You've pulled off an impressive mix of grunge and elegant simplicity here with the stamps and colors you chose! Excellent job! I also love the stitching. Thanks so much for sharing your work with us this week at 52{C}CT! :) I hope you'll join us again soon for another challenge.

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  36. downrightcraftyMarch 5, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    such a wonderful card love the grunge feel
    Hugs Kate x

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  37. PoppyKMarch 5, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful Card Thank you for joining in with us at Charisma Cardz xx Keeeeeeeeeep Crafting Katie DT xx

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  38. ShirleyMarch 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Great card. Thank you for joining us at Fab'n'Funky!

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  39. Deborah FringsMarch 6, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    I really like your contemporary, monochromatic take on the sketch - very fresh! Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!

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  40. lozMarch 6, 2014 at 4:47 PM

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

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  41. Teresa ArsenaultMarch 6, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    Lovely contemporary design. I saw this on MIM and came over for a closer look.
    Blessing hugs,
    Teresa
    PS - Mine is #157

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  42. SkyeMarch 7, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    This is a lovely card and a very stylish take on the sketch. I like your use of sequins and rhinestones.

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  43. Crafting with DarcyMarch 7, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    What a unique Christmas card!! I love the metallic rings and the bling!!! I saw it at Make It Monday!
    Hugs
    Darcy

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  44. Danielle VincentMarch 7, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    Oh my gosh Pia - how awesome is it that you had the perfect stamps to use for this sketch! I get what you mean - love when that happens :o) Fabulous clean and sparkly card - very modern, very elegant - very wonderful!! Thanks for joining us this week at 52CCT. Hugs D

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  45. Faye Wynn-JonesMarch 7, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    You have worked this sketch really well and I like your image choices too xx

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  46. Deepti StephensMarch 8, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Perfectly clean and stunning, Pia.. :)

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  47. Sandra HMarch 8, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Hello and welcome to our challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge "More than 3 Embellishments" thank you for joining in and good luck hope to see you again next time your creation is so beautiful Dt member Sandra H xx

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  48. StampNScrapJunkieMarch 9, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Love this!

    Saw it on MIM and had to come get a closer look! :)

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  49. StaceyMarch 9, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Gorgeous CAS card. really stylish. Thanks for sharing with us at Charisma Cardz xxxx Stacey S xxx

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  50. PumpyMarch 14, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Love the circles, such an elegant card, I saw it at MIM. xx

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