Thursday, May 15, 2014

Swallows

Over at the Outlawz Twisted Thursday, this week's optional twist is WINGS. I've used an image called "Resting Swallows" from Delicious Doodles that you can purchase through http://api.ning.com/files/aX2yEHaS8Jk2DH8fwoAbgmm2-lnqxPsQBGeMaXKmAeluM*ikFbs7RvkTAltEtRdMWwndU*0*roWxdep7CM6pk0jyLzt7*qDg/papertemptress.gif Stitchy Bear Designs - one of our sponsors for the month of May. We also have  Paper Temptress. To be in the chance of winning one of these prizes all you need to do is enter one of our challenges in May, and do you wish to use the twist you'll earn an extra entry in the draw.
I didn't use any patterned papers for this card. I printed the image onto white cardstock and sprinkled it with glimmer mist. For texture I added a bit of cheesecloth behind the image and cut out flowers from a beautiful lace I found while I was in Latvia. The leaves are made with a Memory Box die. I also added 11 gems.

This card is also for these challenges:
1) Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes / No Designer Papers
2) Crafty Boots - Blue & White
3) Crafty Creations - #263 Use Two: flowers, diecut, ribbon, purple (flowers and diecut)
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24 comments:

  1. Lisa MincklerMay 15, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    These are beautiful perched all together. By the silhouette I thought they were Scissor Tail Fly Catchers. I love watching the swallows swoop and dive! They are wonderful on this blue and white background Pia.
    Lisa x

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  2. JacquelMay 15, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Very pretty card Pia! Love the flowers in the corners as well as the image!!

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  3. JacquelMay 15, 2014 at 7:09 PM

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  4. chrissy xxMay 15, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    So pretty! I LOve your colours and these lace flowers..LOve this leaf die to Pia.
    Chrissyxx

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  5. cotnobMay 15, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your image and gorgeous lace flowers - such a great idea.
    Pauline
    x

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  6. ChrissyMay 15, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Very classy Pia..love the birds on the wire and love the flowers and gems in the corners..really lovely.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. DarnellMay 15, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Great card, Pia! I'm imagining what they are gossiping about!! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. LaineMay 15, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Stunning Pia. Fabulous bird image and detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  9. WishcraftMay 15, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I love silhouette images, this one is lovely! Fab colours and details, a very pretty card hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  10. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)May 15, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    I'm very scared of swallows in real life but they look so fabulous in silhouette on your beautiful blue card , the white embellishments look lovely too. janex

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  11. Mrs.BMay 16, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Stunning card Pia, love the silhouette image and that colour combo.
    Just had a little catch up, love your Christmas cards too.
    Avril xx

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  12. lozMay 16, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Gorgeous card and beautiful silhouette birds Pia..loz

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  13. KraftyKoolKatMay 16, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    A delightful image that you have made look gorgeous with your lovely layout and embellies.

    Big Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  14. Lau WMay 16, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    So lovely spring birds, love them ! Your lace is wonderful, i love this card very much !
    Have a nice week-end, with sun here, youpiiii !!
    xxx

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  15. Meihsia LiuMay 16, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Your card is so beautiful, Pia. Your stamping and those flowers are fabulous! :)

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  16. Dee's Craft RoomMay 17, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    Fab card, great image and I love the flowers - they are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  17. UnknownMay 17, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Lovely silhouette card, the paper colours are so suited to this image..a touch of class Pia.xx

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  18. Sue B May 18, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Pia… I love the swallows silhouette and the colour combo is beautiful… and really like the die cuts and pretty flowers! :-)
    Hugs Sue xx

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  19. Deepti StephensMay 18, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    The lace flowers are beautiful and I love the card design.. :)

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  20. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful card thank you for joining us at Artistic inspirations on this weeks challenge hugs Tania (DT) xx

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  21. PeanutMay 22, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    SO pretty, Pia! The colours and layout are simple but the end result is pure elegance.... especially with the lace flowers. Very well put together.
    xxx Asha

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  22. DonnaMay 22, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful card, those flowers add a nice touch!

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  23. Danielle VincentMay 30, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    What a nice mix of textures and elements Pia! I just realized I called the cheesecloth "netting" on one of your other cards. I would never had thought to use that on a card if I hadn't seen you do it. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs D

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  24. SkyeMay 31, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Very stylish card. Again a great design. I love your lacey flowers.

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