Thursday, July 3, 2014

Christmas in July

I don't know about you, but I really struggle making cards after a holiday. It's not lack of mojo, it's just that I can't seem to get the ideas I have turned into real life... And to make a Christmas card after 2 weeks in the sun doesn't make things easier...
Anyway, I managed somehow to get my DT card ready for Outlawz Twisted Thursday where this week's challenge is CHRISTMAS. Our sponsors for July are Anne's Digital Art and Paper Temptress.
I've used papers from Maja Design which are not from any Christmas collection. The wreath - one of Anne's images - has been printed onto kraft, I paper pieced the leaves and used red and gold glitter glue for the berries. I added the wreath to a vintage image as a frame, then I mounted it all onto a doily. The sentiment is stamped, and I've used a Martha Stewart punch for the edges. Pearls from my stash.

This card is also for these challenges:
1) Completely Christmas - #18 Anything Goes
2) Christmas Card Challenges - #31 Anything Goes
3) Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - #183 Use a Sentiment
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25 comments:

  1. SueJuly 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    Such a beautiful card Pia. The image is so sweet, I love the wreath and gorgeous papers too.
    Sue xx

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  2. scrappymo!July 3, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    I love the look of a frame that you have created for this item. There is such lovely vintagy feel to this card..
    Beautiful!

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  3. ReginaJuly 3, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Pia! Loving the vintage feel!
    Regina*

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  4. UnknownJuly 3, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Wow Pia, I love the image you used and the design of your card is so pretty! xx

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  5. Lau WJuly 3, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Oh so lovely design, so sweet card !
    There is the sun here, and when the weather is nice I did not want to make cards, I like to settle down in the garden ... :-))
    xxx

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  6. LaineJuly 3, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Stunning design and detail Pia. Love the colour palette. Its nice to have you back.
    Laine
    xx

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  7. Paper ProfusionJuly 3, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    It's beautiful Pia. Welcome back from your hols. Nicola x

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  8. lozJuly 3, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Gorgeous card and image Pia..Loz

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  9. Donna NuceJuly 3, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Love the vintage picture of the sweet little girls. That wreath is stamped and cut beautifully! Have a great day and thanks for the blog candy.
    Donna

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  10. KraftyKoolKatJuly 3, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia. Love the cute endearing picture and printed on Kraft makes it look awesome. Lovely stamped and cut wreath.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  11. sandieJuly 3, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Hi Pia, just got back myself from hols last night and I know what you mean...no ideas! Luckily I had pre-scheduled a few posts for the next few days before I left. And for no ideas, you sure did a great job here. I like the lox of patterns in the background paper, although it is the same colour these patterns distinguish it really well x

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  12. Teresa ArsenaultJuly 3, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    This is lovely, Pia. It was a brilliant idea to use Anne's image as a frame and the doily makes a perfect backdrop.
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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  13. ChrissyJuly 3, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I struggle after a break too Pia but you would never know that you struggled with this gorgeous card. I love the image and wreath and non tradtional colours...gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. chrissy xxJuly 3, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    What a FABulous shape this is Pia..LOving your image, doily and this pretty paper piecing. The wreath looks GOrgeous on Kraft paper what a great idea.
    Chrissyxx

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  15. cotnobJuly 4, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    This is a gorgeous Christmas card Pia, I love your beautiful vintage image and fabulous shape and design.
    Pauline
    x

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  16. PeanutJuly 4, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    This is so beautifully put together, Pia. I do love the shape, which is perfect for the vintage focal image. The faming is stunning. Not bad after 2 weeks in the sun. Welcome back!
    hugs, Asha

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  17. HazelJuly 4, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks for entering your lovely card for CHNC challenge 183 and also for Completely Christmas 18 - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for July - I'd love to see it there too. x

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  18. Sue B July 4, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Pia.. such a wonderful vintage image and the holly wreath and doily show it off to perfection! Love those scrummy papers too! :-)
    Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  19. UnknownJuly 5, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    This is so beautiful Pia. Love the papers and the lovely vintage image.

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  20. Donna B.July 5, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Pretty vintage card! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week.

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  21. Karen (karey2005)July 5, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Love your focal image and the vintage feel. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges! Karen N (DT)

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  22. Faye Wynn-JonesJuly 5, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    Very stylish and elegant x

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  23. TammyJuly 6, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Stunning card Pia, I love that sweet vintage image and the gorgeous wreath!!
    Tammy x

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  24. Danielle VincentJuly 8, 2014 at 3:56 AM

    Love the shape of this fabulous card! I agree, sometimes it's hard to make winter and Christmas cards in the summer :o)

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  25. Monika ReeckJuly 8, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Pia this is adorable...and I love the image it is really a great christmas card...I can not believe you were gone and now you get much more than 20 comment you are really a star my dear friend...I am happy to be your friend...you must be having much FANS :) love the color combo and the doily ...hugs, Monika

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