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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Flowers and Cake

When I've got too many ideas in my head nothing ever goes as planned. I've been in my craft room for almost 5 hours and this is the only thing finished yet. A lot of half made projects waiting to be finished, wrong for what I had in mind, so I need some time away before I can continue and finish them up without the original design idea "clouding" my work. That ever happens to you?
The flowers I had made for another challenge, but they ended up here, with cake and spots and stripes as my primary inspiration sources. They are made with stamps from Prima. I also added a fabric one, along with 2 roses from my stash, I added glass glitter to them.
The image is a NBUS from Stamping Bella, colored with Promarkers. The image was cut with a stitched Dienamics die, and I used a bigger sized one to emboss the background paper.
Flowers were colored with gelatos and DIs, they got liquid pearls too.  A few sequins, a sticker sentiment saying "best wishes".
The background was made with gesso, red, pink and white gelatos. The stripes were added with a stencil, the spots were stamped (Kaisercraft stamp). White mist. Stitching around the edges.

This card is for:
City Crafter Challenge - #323 I gained a Stone (baking) or Photo Inspiration
Allsorts - #375 Spots & Stripes
Just Add Ink - #323 Just Add F (flowers)
Inky Chicks - #70 Use 5 or more Flowers (I used 7) 

31 comments:

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so gorgeous Pia. You must have a very busy intelligent brain with all these ideas going through it.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Zoe Tant said...

I know exactly what you are saying about ideas in your head and nothing happens!!! However sometimes the one that works is just gorgeous just like this cute card Pia. Worth the effort for sure. Love the colours and the stitching. Zx

Mimi said...

Pia, you are just amazing me with your ability to excel at any technique! I just adore this, and all of the subtle additions (the stripes and spotted background). Yes, I live the life of your first paragraph-- to the point where it causes me to wonder if I'm losing my mind! Then I remember: I have kids. Yes, I'm losing my mind! :)

meg said...

Sorry you didn't have the best day in your craft room Pia , this is a beautiful card the colours are wonderful and rich just like I imagine the cake is.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

I have soooo much half made projects waiting to be finished, Pia! And I didn't like a lot of them. But sometime I pic one from a box m and an idea in my mind makes the rest :D
Your card is so vibrant and warm, love very much these colours and these flowers really make me smile, such a delight!! Beautiful sweet image, too!
I thought that the background was a lovely dp, but I read that you have make it, wow, just amazing result!!! The stenciled and stamped details on the gesso and with the gelatos, make it so special and unique, a great work of art! Love it! And love your card!! Pinned!
https://it.pinterest.com/pin/534802524484078128/

Frk. Bogstad said...

Ting tek tid! og dermed basta.
Eit veldig fint kort kom utav det. Kjempeflott med gullkant rundt blomane ♥
Og sydd kant e jo så fiint :)

Chrissy said...

A fabulous card Pia, and yes I do that a lot..start going one way and wandering off in another direction..gorgeous image and colouring and I love the flowers..so pretty.

luv CHRISSYxx

cotnob said...

This is gorgeous Pia, a pretty image and lovely reds - your stitched border is fabulous.
My cards rarely end up as they were been planned in my head, like you say sometimes you need to walk away and come back to them at a later date.
Pauline
x

Stella said...

I know exactly what you mean with spending hours in your craftroom and only one card finished. It happens to me on a regular base :)

But the card you finished for our challenge is fabulous! Gorgeous colouring and spot-on-our-theme. Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

MaryH said...

Pia, I had the same problem with a recycle Christmas card ALL week long! However, what you did create turned out splendidly and beautiful. Love the pretty red shades with this cute little birthday cutie. Like the subtle stencil pattern in the background with the gorgeous shapes of these flowers. These enhance the image just so nicely and add such pretty texture. TFS & Hugs

Monika Reeck said...

It happened too past time but now as my mom here...I have in a hurry..look sketch challenge...took.stamp
.color...DI ...stencil...emboss folder and brain working more hard cause my mom chit n chat with me too haha...I believe my cards this month is not winning card because I force my self finishing my boss ordered cards and it was done last wednesday yaayy..

Pia the flower is beautiful and the cake hmm yummmyy...beautifully made...now 23:05..go sleep..I feel sick a bit my body feel warm n pain all maybe will get influenza...hmmm wont be sick :((( love to make my mom happy by cooking for her and chit n chat hehe...
Hugs
Monika

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card love the image and beautiful flowers-I have often started a card looked for an embellishment or paper-found one I like but doesn't match and made a completely different card!!!
Carol x

Donna Ellis said...

Sometimes I am inspired with so many ideas that I become confused in a chaotic way! LOL seriously, though, many a time I cannot move my hands even an inkling as fast as my mind imagines. Your final masterpiece is both darling and beautiful! Wonderful colors, stitching and layout. Hugs, de

Jan said...

This is beautiful Pia! I love the layers of colours, shine and sparkle and the depth you've given your flowers too. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week :-)

Ros Crawford said...

What a wonderful card for our challenge!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

KimB said...

I love the variety of flowers you used Pia and the different textures - they all look like they belong together and frame that sweet little images perfectly!Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

Unknown said...

There's been many a time when I have had an idea - got all my supplies out for a card and then just haven't been able to make it all gel together! I find that just leaving it and going back to it another day helps! Love your lovely card Pia :-)

Mervi said...

OOO I know the feeling, it has happened lately...
Your card is full of details, fabulous flowers and design.
Thank you for sharing over at Allsorts "Spots and Stripes" Challenge;-))m

Laine said...

Beautiful card in such deep colours Pia. Yes I often disappear into a crafting fog. So many projects, so little time.
Laine
xx

Donna said...

Beautiful card, worth your time. Like the deep colors and the flowers are fabulous!

Diane said...

What a gorgeous design Pia.

Hugs Diane

Christine Blain said...

This is a very pretty card, Pia. I love the background you created, and all the flowers are just lovely! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

Tammy said...

Awww this is so sweet Pia, I love that image and your gorgeous flowers! I have many projects waiting to be finished or need to be assembled... I guess I have too many ideas also or TOO many supplies! :)
Tammy x

Trish *Spring Blossom* said...

Such a sweet card and I just love that big slice of cake!!
Thanks for joining our just add F challenge.

Trish
JAI Design Team

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Pia! I think I missed some of your cards! I don't remember seeing this one! I have a lot of ideas and plans in my head too and they almost never turn out the way I planned! I also have a few half-finished cards. I usually don't end up finishing them as my card will take a different turn. I still keep the bits and pieces and use them on other cards as the need arises. But back to your card - it is gorgeous! I LOVE the variety of flowers and the beautiful background! I don't have gelatos but they look wonderful here! That stamped image is very pretty too!

Peanut said...

What a sweet little concoction, Pia. I've been sing quite a few food inspired cards... making me so hungry!
x Asha

Veronique said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at the challenge of Inky Chicks. DT Veronique

susiestacey said...

Lovely card, sweet image and pretty flowers.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 'Spots & Stripes' challenge and good luck x Susan x

McCrafty's Cards said...

this is really gorgeous, Thank you for joining in our Spots & Stripes challenge this week at Allsorts, Good Luck
Kevin xx

Mummylade said...

Wonderful creation! Thank you for playing along with us at Allsorts this week.

*Vicki* said...

This post caught my eye and I wanted to pop down to tell you how gorgeous it is! Love the addition of the stitching and flowers!! :) HUGS