Sunday, August 16, 2015

2015 Christmas Card #21 - Black&Gold

This is the 21st Christmas card I've made in 2015. For my layout and colors I was inspired by the Muse Christmas card #15 - the gold and black really stood out to me.

I used a Christmas angel stamp from LOTV, heat embossed onto a golden paper, attached onto a gold/bronze colored corrugated paper.

At first I hadn't put any embellies on, but I wanted to add a little bit of red and green too, so I added some sequins received from Kim and some die cut holly leaves.

This card is for these challenges:
Muse Christmas Visions - #15
Winter Wonderland - Christmas Carols/Songs (hark the herald angels sing)
Fab 'n' Funky - #270 Things With Wings
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32 comments:

  1. SammyAugust 16, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Oh that is so lovely. I love the festive gold, and it's so striking combined with the black. Gorgeous. x

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  2. LaineAugust 16, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Such an elegant creation using this so sweet image Pia.
    Laine
    xx

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)August 16, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Black and gold combination is very elegant, Pia and love this sweet angel, I also I have bought it times ago at the LOTV sale. I think that the little embellishment in red and green is very appropriate, a bit of colour looks well.
    Have a lovely Sunday!

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  4. Jenni's JemsAugust 16, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Wow such a lovely elegant card! x

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  5. KraftyKoolKatAugust 16, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    This is so adorable and pretty Pia. The dark background really makes the lovely image pop.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  6. megAugust 16, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Stunning card Pia love the splash of colour against the gold

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  7. DianeAugust 16, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Morning Pia, wow your 21st holiday card design. What lovely colors and design.

    Hugs Diane

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  8. ArdythAugust 16, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    That angel image is adorable! So glad you joined us at MCV this week!

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  9. cotnobAugust 16, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    A lovely Christmas card Pia, your embossed image is beautiful.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. lozAugust 16, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Beautiful and elegant card Pia..Loz

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  11. Mrs.BAugust 16, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    This is such a lovely card Pia, love the stamping on the gold, bet it looks stunning.
    Avril xx

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  12. Sue B August 16, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Pia! what a fab idea to emboss this image onto the gold.. it looks awesome!! the holly and berries are just perfect to finish it off ! :-)
    Hope you're having a great weekend!
    Big hugs, Sue B xx

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  13. NonniAugust 16, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Great card! I have a stamp that could work like this... Thanks for the inspiration! Love the black and gold!

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  14. ChrissyAugust 16, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Oh gosh Pia...beautiful Christmas card and I love the gold and black with that small splash of red and green...gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. PeanutAugust 16, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Black and gold ... the heights of glamour and elegance. And I love how you've uses the sequins .... so clever!
    x Asha

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  16. SueAugust 16, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, I love the sweet image and the colours look wonderful.
    Sue xx

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  17. crafty-stamperAugust 16, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    wow 21 Christmas cards-well done,no last minute panic for you,love the beautiful image,the black and gold and love the corrugated card
    Carol x

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  18. Monika ReeckAugust 16, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Perfect Add of Sequin and die cut leaves Pia..
    Yes Gold stand out so brilliant on black paper..
    Love texture of corrugated paper and woow #21 hmmmm I just made 8 it was bcoz bugaboo challenge hehe...
    See you on your Tuesday post Sweety..hugs
    Monika

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  19. Wendy Nicola JacksonAugust 17, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Gorgeous! What a sweet card design with that lovely image. Thanks so much for joining in the fun with the Fab 'n' Funky girls this challenge. I LOVE what you did for the challenge. Look forward to having you join us again soon. Hugs, Wends x Fab 'n' Funky DT

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  20. Kim HegginsAugust 17, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    This is simply gorgeous...just love that black background paired with that sweet angel. So beautiful.

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  21. Andrea MacTrinhAugust 17, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Love your black and gold card, and well done on making 21 so far. Love the LOTV image too. Thanks for joining us at Winter Wonderland this month. Andrea x

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  22. aussie aNNieAugust 17, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful piece of artwork full of Christmas cheer and just love what you have done with the gold work..xxx
     {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  23. *Vicki*August 17, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    WOW!! This is really stunning!! Love that sweet image and the texture from your corrugated panel is brilliant! :) HUGS

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  24. JaceeAugust 17, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    A very striking card Pia, such a lovely design!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  25. Donna NuceAugust 17, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    I love your little angel on this card! So clever to make the holly berries with sequins! Beautiful card Pia! Have a great day!

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  26. MarilynAugust 17, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    A very striking and adorable card.

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  27. DarnellAugust 18, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    What a fabulous angel image that is! I just love how you have showcased her, Pia! Your design is a wonderful take on the MUSE card!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell

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  28. TammyAugust 19, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Stunning Christmas card Pia!! I love that sweet image and your fabulous desgin! Gorgeous black and gold color combo!
    Tammy x

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  29. KT Fit KittyAugust 19, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Your card is stunning, Pia! Wow, I love all the gold and the pop of red and green is perfect! I like the sweet image you used as well! Beautiful!

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  30. SandyAugust 20, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Beautiful! Your image is so sweet!!
    Sandy xx

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  31. Danielle VincentAugust 21, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Oh my goodness this is soooo lovely! I really like the added holly! You are about 15 Christmas cards ahead of me. I need to get into that Christmas making spirit soon :o)

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  32. Donna EllisAugust 26, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Super sweet card, Pia, with such dramatic color combination! Wow! I have become your newest google friend follower. Thank you for a wonderful morning enjoying your blog. hugs, de

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