Sunday, November 22, 2015

Music, CASE and dimension

I really liked the card to CASE over at TimeOut, so I wanted to give it a go. My first attempt turned out to be a sorry little number, I was going for one layer and it looked awful. But I persisted, being inspired by the layout and adding a bit more of "me" in the design all while keeping a simple look.

I quite like using non Christmas images for Christmas designs. This time I used a stamped and heat embossed trumpet sent to me by Monika. Sorry, but I don't know the brand. Twofers have the theme of music this fortnight, the only requirement is to use stamps (no digis) and follow the theme (music).

I made a frame for the trumpet using med Dienamics stitched oval dies. The holly was made using a stamp from Poppy Design, I colored it with Promarkers and added red pearls from my stash. I mounted it on foam, being inspired by the theme over at Addicted to CAS.

The musical notes panel is made with a small stamp from Prima, one I hadn't used before. The sentiment is die cut, meaning "Christmas greetings" in Norwegian.


This card is for these challenges:
TIME OUT Challenges - #43 Case
Twofers - #8 Music
Addicted to CAS - Dimension
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38 comments:

  1. Alice (scrAPpamondo)November 22, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Everyone has a personal own style and I think yours is wonderful, Pia!
    I found very difficult Caseing cards by others, but I keep always many inspirations everywhere. Your CAS is very elegant and perfect for masculine and feminine persons. Love the musical notes stamped in only one part of the backgrond, with the stitched oval and the gorgous sentiment: they matches very well toghether!! The pop-out holly has a great dimension with the pearls!
    Hugs!

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  2. MimiNovember 22, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Very nice, Pia! I do love a little music mixed with my Christmas. I know what you mean about not beingetting 100% pleased with your work-- then you sort of "hit the reset button" and get back to YOU! Way to persevere... great greeting.

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  3. MerviNovember 22, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Love this clean and simple look, your style,gorgeous card.
    I can't stop adding too much details on mine;-))m

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  4. Monika ReeckNovember 22, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I LOVE THIS
    you did so great by only PUT a bit red and green there
    the oval frame ooh I love this
    and the Image I dont know the brand name too Haha
    also its loos beautifull
    your dad if he get this will love it much
    I never think to put trumpet on a christmas card
    but you are over of my brain ..so clever Pia
    love this and thanks for the hint hehe
    hugs
    Monika

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  5. Monika ReeckNovember 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    What I did wrote???
    I mean thi is so beautiful THAT trumpet there and CASE ing the card with your own style is Perfecto Pia..
    ok this is my second comment sorry for typpo :)

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  6. megNovember 22, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card Pia, amazing that most of the stamps are non Christmas ones love it

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  7. cotnobNovember 22, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    A super card Pia, this would be perfect for a male or female.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. JaceeNovember 22, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Just perfect Pia, I love the wording, very stylish!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  9. sandieNovember 22, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    yah so glad you did join us at TO Pia and it is a fabulous and unique CAS. I love the vintage feel to your card. The music background was a great match for the image which I loved you framed and to add the holly was so inspired to turm this into a Xmas card. SO, so pleased you joined us at Time Out and you preserved!!

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  10. DarnellNovember 22, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Well, if I had a vote this would be a winner, Pia! I love your CASE design so much! You always do excellent, crisp, and clean execution of your designs!! Hugs, Darnell

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  11. ImkeNovember 22, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Lovely card, Pia. I like the music notes in the back and the vintage look.

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  12. Sue B November 22, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Oh I love this card Pia… it's such a clever design with the music theme… it's a fab layout… a perfect CAS card!
    Hope you have a nice evening!
    Big hugs, Sue B xx

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  13. lozNovember 22, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful card pia..Loz

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  14. Paper ProfusionNovember 22, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Fabulous design Pia. Beautiful, elegant card. Nicola x

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  15. DonnaNovember 22, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, like the musical background!

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  16. Brenda's Card CornerNovember 22, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    Love the CAS look of your card Pia! The holly is just the right touch to make this a Christmas card!

    Brenda

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  17. crafty-stamperNovember 23, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    The one layer cards are the most difficult but your is absolutely beautiful-love the music score stamp and image
    carol x

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  18. TammyNovember 23, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Gorgeous card Pia, I love the clean design and that music note stamp!
    Tammy x

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  19. Jane WillisNovember 23, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, really classy and stylish, a wonderful Christmas card for a music lover. Thanks for your continued support at twofers
    Jane

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  20. aussie aNNieNovember 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Absolutely fabulous card and love the classy look of it..xx { aNNie}

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  21. Lau WNovember 23, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    A superb card Pia ! Chic, elegant, perfect ! xxx

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  22. KraftyKoolKatNovember 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia. Love the untraditional image on this awesome creation.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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  23. *Vicki*November 23, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    This card is really stunning Pia!! Love your musical note design that goes perfect with your image!! So festive and fun! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
    My Blog: Stamp Smiles

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  24. LaineNovember 23, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Stunning and elegant Pia. I love it!
    Laine
    xx

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  25. MichelleNovember 23, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Stunning and stylish card Pia - the layout is gorgeous - Michelle x

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  26. chrissy xxNovember 23, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    So different Pia..and oh so pretty!
    I LOve your design and colours.
    Chrissyxx

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  27. JoanNovember 23, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    whata beautiful card Pia, love the clean and simple look but it has so many lovely features, fabulous use of the stamps to make non Christmas stamps into a Christmas card. The stitched oval dies are on my wish list !

    Joan

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  28. PeanutNovember 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Oh.... just soooo elegant, Pia. Very classy too. LOVE greeting... that script really kicks it up a notch. Well done, friend!
    x Asha

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  29. Lisa MincklerNovember 24, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Woah, woah, woah..you've added all my favorite things together. I stink at CAS, but I love the appeal of it and this has it. Love sheet music and notes and there it it is, love anything framed and vioala, lookie there and stitching...be still my heart! This card is GORGEOUS!!!!
    Thanks for the great visit and smiles on your blog, Pia.
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  30. MaryHNovember 24, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    The trumpet was an excellent design choice over the music & love how you've framed with this wonderful stitched oval. I like the neutral color scheme, topped off with the festive colors of the holly sprig. It has all the Pia touches I love! Well done indeed. Looking forward to seeing your creativity with the brusho-s too! Hugs & TFS

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  31. Kim HegginsNovember 25, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    This is just one gorgeous card. I love your wonderful trumpet and that sheet music background is fabulous.

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  32. ZoechaosNovember 25, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Perfection, elegant and stylish. Your combination of elements and images enhance each other, thank you for thinking of us at Twofers with this. XOXO Zoe

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  33. lozNovember 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Fantastic card Pia..Loz

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  34. Pat KNovember 26, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Awesome cas card and so very elegant. Pat K xx

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  35. Shona ChambersNovember 27, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Such a brilliant CASE of Karen's card! That music stamp panel is so perfect behind the trumpet in the frame and love the holly in the corner. So very glad you shared this with us at TIME OUT!!

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  36. Christi ConleyNovember 28, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Stunning as usual! Thank you SO much for your continued support of Twofers ~ I wish you the very best of luck :) Christi

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  37. anja curversDecember 3, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Wow what a stunner. Thanks for joining us over at ATCAS.

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  38. DeeptiDecember 6, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    So elegant! Great choice of colors :) thank you for sharing with ATCAS!

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