Monday, March 28, 2016

CASEing Kim

I'm a follower of Kim's blog - Cupcakes, Cards and Kim - and she's the designer to CASE in March over at Happy Little Stampers. I love visiting Kim's blog as she gives me much inspiration, especially when it comes to color combinations.

I loved her colorful card to CASE, I was inspired by the layout and went for a Christmas theme, using a poinsettia die from Memory Box. I cut it out using silver mirri card. The white base was embossed, then cut into panles and stitched in place using silver metallic thread. I heat embossed a sentiment in silver and added white pearls. Trying to keep my Christmas cards flat and non heavy (therefor no frills) to keep postage costs down.

This card is for:
Happy Little Stampers - March CASE
ABC Christmas Challenge - Frills or no frills (no frills)
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - #68 Use your stash (pearls) 
Rudolph Days Challenge - March
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43 comments:

  1. MarinaMarch 28, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    I think I can glimpse you in the mirror card! This is such a lovely , elegant design - great idea to die cut from mirror card - I think I need to steal this idea. I love the (snowfall?) embossing, on the panels. This card is quite unusual and yet still Christmassy.

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  2. KathykMarch 28, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    This is so elegant, thanks for entering it over at the Rudolph Day challenge

    Kathyk
    GDTM-Rudolph Day challenge

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  3. megMarch 28, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Stunning card Pia, love the fact that you only used white black and silver it's really effective

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  4. MarliesMarch 28, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    A beautiful stylish Christmas card. I like the stitched up pannels too, a very good idea. hugs, Marlies

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  5. VivMarch 28, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    Just lovely Pia! x

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  6. LaineMarch 28, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    So very elegant, with stunning detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  7. Alice (scrAPpamondo)March 28, 2016 at 1:06 PM

    Oh, wow! This CAS is super-elegant, Pia! The panels you stitched with the silver metallic thread look gorgous with the embossed snow! And the silver metallic poinsettias are so classy!! Very harmonious and stylish card, any detail is just perfect, as the pearls on the bottom!
    I pinned it
    https://it.pinterest.com/pin/534802524482134040/

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  8. scrappymo!March 28, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    Oh, Pia! This card is stunning. I love your CASED card. The embossed and stitched panels look lovely and the mirri card diecut is gorgeous!

    I think I will have to CASE you next!I have pinned your gorgeous card.

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  9. MerviMarch 28, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Gorgeous and so elegant card, beautiful paneling again;-))m

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  10. Lau WMarch 28, 2016 at 7:38 PM

    Great great !!! oh this is wonderful !
    xxx

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  11. ChrissyMarch 28, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful Pia..so elegant, and a fabulous design with the stitching and silver..gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  12. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlogMarch 28, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    What a great and useful layout! Your card is fab!

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  13. KathleenMarch 28, 2016 at 11:09 PM

    What a fabulous card Pia, love the black and white and the lovely die. Fabulous design and EF.

    Kath x

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  14. cotnobMarch 28, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, such a fabulous CASE - such a different feel from the original and an elegant design.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. JoanMarch 28, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    Lovely elegant card with a great colour combo

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  16. JoanMarch 28, 2016 at 11:55 PM

    A very elegant card with a lovely colour combo

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  17. aussie aNNieMarch 29, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    Fabulous case[ing] of the original card Pia. Love the delicate and classy appearance of the stitching and the gorgeous 'glass like' looking flowers. Amazing card.x

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  18. Monika ReeckMarch 29, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    I will tell you
    STUNNING
    you did not take the colors from KIM card but you make your own
    wooooww
    I never did this Pia
    you are so clever
    adorable poinsettia and the bg with that snows so real love it
    and love your christmas card in black and white (so unusual Pia) and nice sentiment too..
    Hope you are ok..
    big hugs
    Monika

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  19. Adventures in PaperlandMarch 29, 2016 at 3:24 AM

    Fab Christmas card Pia! Thanks for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Lisa DT

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  20. LesleyGMarch 29, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    Stunning creation for a special someone xxx

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  21. Jane WillisMarch 29, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful, elegant card, I love it!
    Jane

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  22. KraftyKoolKatMarch 29, 2016 at 11:11 AM

    This is so lovely Pia, looks very stylish and I love the texture.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  23. Sue's Crafty CornerMarch 29, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    A gorgeous card, I love the way the background is sewn together.

    Sue xx

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  24. lozMarch 29, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful card Pia..Loz

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  25. DonnaMarch 29, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    Absolutely love this card Pia, it is so stunning, like the panels in the same color to make your design stand out and your stitching is perfect!

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  26. Patricia St MartinMarch 29, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    Great take on Kim's card. Love the panels and the sewing give it a nice touch. Like the embossing, poinsettia die works wonderful You did a great job.
    Hugs Pat

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  27. Sue March 29, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Pia, this is a beautiful card - I love the stitching and the Christmas features look gorgeous. Thank you for joining us this time at ABC Christmas Challenge.
    Sue...xxx

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  28. TammyMarch 29, 2016 at 10:25 PM

    What a beautiful Christmas card Pia, I love the silver poinsettias and your fabulous stitching!
    Tammy x

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  29. crafty-stamperMarch 29, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    Fabulous card love the different sized panels and die-cut poinsettia
    Carol x

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  30. MichelleMarch 29, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful take on Kim's card Pia. Love the silver flowers and stitching and the gorgeous embossed sentiment. Hope you and your family had a lovely Easter. Michelle x

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  31. UnknownMarch 29, 2016 at 11:38 PM

    This is a stunning card Pia! Fabulous design and colours and the stitching are superb :-)

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  32. MaryHMarch 30, 2016 at 3:26 AM

    You've got some splendid CAS & color inspiration from Kim. SHe's always stunning with her cards. I love the corner die & how you've used it. (have the die but NBUS). It must have been a bit tricky to inlay the petals back into the framework with the mirror paper. Love the silver thread stitching in the design layout...that is inspiration for sure. The entire card is just superb and I think this might be one of your best ever!!! TFS & Hugs

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  33. Kim HegginsMarch 30, 2016 at 5:23 AM

    Pia...this is one amazing card and I am so flattered that you took the time to case me. What an incredible honor! I love your take too with those pretty flowers for Christmas! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Happy Little Stampers.

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  34. MimiMarch 30, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    I can tell all the time you put into this (you might have made it quickly-- would've taken most crafters hours, or in my case, days!) This is great bear's it has a modern feel resulting from the colors, but the stitching softens it. Beautiful CASE.

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  35. Berina RGAMarch 31, 2016 at 12:40 AM

    Such a lovely card!! Love the elegant look. Thank you for sharing with us at the Rudolph days challenge.
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie
    Rudolph Days Challenge GDT

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  36. Donna NuceMarch 31, 2016 at 2:09 AM

    Hi Pia! I love all the beautiful textures on this card. The stitching gives it a "homespun" look. Have a great day!

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  37. WendyApril 1, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    What a beautiful Christmas card! The stitching looks fabulous and I love the poinsettia cut from mirri board, never seen that before - it looks amazing! Xxxx

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  38. Lynn (aka Lynnpenguin)April 2, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    Stunning CAS creation. Love it. Thanks for joining our challenge at Holly Jolly. Hope to see you again soon. Good luck.
    Lynn, Holly Jolly DT

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  39. Meighan WhellerApril 2, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    Wow a beautiful Christmas card Pia. Love the stitching and the metal embellishments. Thanks for sharing with us at Holly Jolly, please join us again soon. Meg

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  40. Mandy LaCroixApril 2, 2016 at 7:07 PM

    GREAT card! I love those panels! Wow!
    Thanks for sharing it over at the ABC Christmas Challenge! :)

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  41. sallyApril 3, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Lovely card!

    Sally

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  42. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsApril 6, 2016 at 2:18 PM

    Brilliant CASE Pia!! TFS. Shaz.x

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  43. PeanutApril 8, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    The simplicity of this card is stunning! Beautifully crafted, Pia.
    x Asha

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