Monday, January 26, 2015

2015 Christmas Card #4

Oooops, another card with lots of red... This time for a Christmas card.
Over at 52CCT they have a challenge of inlaid die cuts, a technique I had never tried before, so I thought it was time. And Rocky's card over at CASE-ing Christmas gave the idea of the design. I was inspired by her tall and skinny design, mine is 3,5x6 inches. She used 3 stamped snowflakes, I chose die cut hearts.
When I had layered my white base onto red mirri card and had inserted the glitter paper die cuts heart I thought it looked a bit plain, so I ran it through a Tim Holtz embossing folder. I used my white gelato pen on the red embossed areas. I also die cut a Christmas sentiment with red mirri card, but I mounted in on top of the panel.

Maureen of "Scraps of Life by Scrappymo" has taken over the Rudolph Days challenge as of 2015, why not head over and have a look.

This card is for these challenges:
1) 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Inlaid Dies
2) CASE-ing Christmas - CASE #4
3) Rudolph Days Challenge - January
4) Cut it Up - #63 Embossing
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30 comments:

  1. KraftyKoolKatJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    So pretty and vibrant. Gorgeous sweetie.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  2. ChrissyJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Gorgeous Pia...so elegant and love the embossing over the top..what a great embossing folder and I love the sentiment in the red mirri....beautiful.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. LaineJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Very festive and elegant.
    xx

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  4. JaceeJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Lovely card Pia!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  5. RosmarieJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Awesome!! Love these BIG hearts and the embossed snow! A great take on Rock's card!!
    Thanks so much Pia, for joining us at CASE-ing Christmas.
    Rosi x

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  6. Alice (scrAPpamondo)January 26, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Today's card is so special, Pia!! Love this! What a stunning look you made with the embossing on glittered hearts, it seems really snow! The white gelato pen has given a very special effect, fabulous!
    I have busy days with my job and don't succeed in creating nothing, but I come gladly to fill my eyes with your beautiful works!
    Take care!

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  7. SueJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    This is gorgeous, such a stylish design and I love the added texture.
    Sue xx

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  8. Cut It Up Challenge BlogJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    I love the different reds and the embossing!

    Thank you for joining us for our National Braille Literacy challenge at Cut it Up!

    Evelyn
    http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

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  9. cotnobJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    This is a fabulous Christmas card Pia, I love the inlaid die cut technique and embossing the panel after adding the hearts was a great idea.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. Mynn xxJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Super cool, Pia! LOVE all that amazing texture and the sentiment and hearts are beautiful! Thank you so much for joining us at CASE-ing Christmas! Hope you join us again soon! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  11. Judy VJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Beautiful card Pia! Love the shine and embossing! Thanks for joining us at CASE-ing Christmas!

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  12. Deborah FringsJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    Oh this is gorgeous! I think red and white is simple and classic for Christmas. Love the embossed detail too. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!

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  13. sandieJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Fab embossing, sorry not been to your blog much this week but so much DT commenting to do I have been short of time. I will be back soon!!

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  14. aussie aNNieJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Fabulous design as always. You can never have enough red, I think it makes a card look classy and this is no exception...love the hearts and embossing.xxx
    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  15. PeanutJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Simple, classy and sooooo elegant. Love the texture on this card.
    x Asha

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  16. Lau WJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Wow ! Gorgeous design !
    xxx

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  17. Deepti StephensJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    So gorgeous in red.. <3

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  18. Pat KJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the embossing..adds such interest and you are already way ahead of me for Xmas..well done. Pat K xx

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  19. AnitaJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    This is fabulous, thanks so much for playing along with us at CASE-ing Christmas. Hugs, Anita DT

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  20. crafty-stamperJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    A really beautiful CAS card love the hearts and the embossing gives great texture
    Carol x

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  21. scrappymo!January 28, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Great card, Pia. I am drooling over that lovely embossing folder!

    You can never have too much red at Christmas!

    Thanks for taking part in my first Rudolph Days challenge of 2015.

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  22. RockyJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    I really love the effect that the embossing folder has given an already gorgeous card. Thank you for joining us at CASE-ing Christmas.

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  23. Monika ReeckJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Wowwww Christmas card with heart
    this is a non traditional one and I adore the color Pia
    so wonderfull christmas card you made...
    love this too
    hugs, Monika

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  24. Lily-by-GillyJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I love the clean design and red and white colour scheme, really classic. Love the embossing too - great idea!

    Thank you so much for sharing your lovely card with us at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown.

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  25. DarnellJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Look at you with this extraordinary card, Pia!! I love it!! I really love how you ran it through the e/f after and then used your white pen. Clever, clever girl!! Great for all the challenges!! Hugs, Darnell

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  26. Patricia St MartinJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful!!! Love how you did the hearts and the white gelato pen did wonders for the card.
    Hugs, Pat/♥

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  27. Donna NuceJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Beautiful Pia! Love the red hearts with the Christmas Greeting! Very creative! Have a great day.

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  28. cohennaJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASE-ing Christmas :)

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  29. Danielle VincentJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Really gorgeous Pia! I love the added texture you did on this. Just a really beautiful card! Thanks so much for joining us at 52CCT!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Lovely card many thanks for joining us at Cut it Up on our embossed challenge Tania (DT)

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