Thursday, November 20, 2014

Too much or not enough?

Over at the Outlawz Twisted Thursday this week's optional twist is to use your favorite colors at Christmas time. I love red and and white, lots og glitter, gold and silver, and I used them all on my card.

I've used an image found in store over at Stitchy Bear Designs (Floppy Latte's "Bird and Bauble Ornaments") - our sponsor for November.

The image is colored with Promakers, gold and silver gel roll pens and I used lots of glitter glue as well. For the branches I used a MS punch and glitter paper. I'm not sure about those, I've been thinking I should remove them or add more - or leave it as it is now... I think I'm going to ponder about this until the card is put in the letter box... Maybe you can help me by sharing your opinion?

I'd also like to enter this card in Without Words - Christmas Preparations challenge.
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27 comments:

  1. LaineNovember 20, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    I think its just perfect as it is Pia. It may look top heavy if you add any more. Love the image. I get really cross when you put lots of glitter and sparkle on a card and the camera does not pick it up!
    Laine
    xx

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  2. SueNovember 20, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    I agree with Laine, your card is gorgeous as it is. I love the image and beautiful colours.
    Sue xx

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  3. SueNovember 20, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Hello Pia, I am back again to say thank you for taking part in the Without Words Challenge this month.
    Sue xx

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  4. Monika ReeckNovember 20, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Sweetttt bird..and I adore your branches look like its a real one...I see you colored with gold and silver...lovely red on your card my friend...Sweet christmas card without Sentiment..hugs, Monika

    PS: I made a card by stitching a piece of paper...have you ever made a card with stitching paper Pia...

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  5. DonnaNovember 20, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    Gorgeous card and the glitter branches are perfect just as they are, I think they are a perfect finish to your lovely card!

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  6. Alice (scrAPpamondo)November 20, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Beautiful card, love the punched holly branches!

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  7. HeatherNovember 21, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    A fabulous card Pia, a lovely design and colour scheme, your golden images are stunning and I love the fir sparkling edge!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  8. cotnobNovember 21, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    Your card is perfect Pia, I love your festive colours and design, your branches are absolutely fine.
    Pauline
    x

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  9. ChrissyNovember 21, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    I love the leaves over the top Pia..just right..and love the wee bird and bauble..gorgeous sparkle.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. Pat KNovember 21, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    I think your card is beautiful just as it is Pia. The branches are a lovely festive touch. Pat K x

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  11. Lisa MincklerNovember 21, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    I love the card. The baubles are the best festive color and shine. The only suggestion I have would be to duplicate the top bow and raise it up over the first bow and add the greenery with the bow, if not, it's beautiful as is!!

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  12. sandieNovember 21, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    You know me Pia, always have an opinion! I love the green glitter and why not add a touch more, I think it is a fun addition to your card x

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  13. UnknownNovember 21, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Delightful, Pia, love the image, super colouring as always hun, hugs xxx

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  14. VivNovember 21, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    It looks fine... any more would be too much Pia! I probably wouldn't have put any on it at all but it looks really good! x

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  15. KraftyKoolKatNovember 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    This is gorgeous Pia and I think it is just right as it is.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  16. MarliesNovember 21, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    A beautiful card Pia. I also would leave the branches as they are. They look great. hugs, Marlies

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  17. Lau WNovember 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Just PERFECT ! Love this card Pia !
    xxx

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  18. Sue B November 21, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Oh Wow!!! this is SO gorgeous Pia… I love how this card sparkles… such a lovely image. I think the beautiful branch at the top is perfect. Because the bird is hanging down… the branch at the top balances it out… if you know what I mean?
    Hope you have a lovely evening!
    Big Hugs Sue B xx

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  19. JaceeNovember 21, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Fabulous card Pia, the little birdie is so sweet.
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  20. crafty-stamperNovember 21, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    beautiful card love the image and card looks perfect as it is
    Carol x

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  21. ReginaNovember 22, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Pia, this looks gorgeous!

    hugs Regina

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  22. Faye Wynn-JonesNovember 23, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    What a gorgeous design! x

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  23. lozNovember 23, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Gorgeous card and colors Pia..Loz

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  24. DarnellNovember 23, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    My eye caught the title of this one when I was above and I had to give my two cents, cents you asked! I vote for none, Pia. I think that beautifully colored bird and beribboned bow is magnificent enough with just the red matting on the gold card base. But you know how I love CAS. Hugs, Darnell

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  25. scrappymo!November 26, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Another beautiful card. The branches look fine but I am with Darnell...it dies not need them.

    It looks fine but looks great without them too. Something about the image calls out CAS to me so that is why I say leave them off.

    Hope you do not mind my opinion...you did ask!! teehee

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  26. CurlyNovember 26, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    It just right love the traditional image and you have brought it to life with your colouring,

    Thank you so much for joining us at Without Words this month, we do hope that you will try to come on over and join the fun next month too.
    Crafty hugs and Kind regards
    Bridget Without Words DT :) x

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  27. Danielle VincentDecember 9, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Very very beautiful!

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