Sunday, September 4, 2016

A pocket of flowers

It's Sunday and it's time for a new "Stella Says Sketch" challenge over at Catch the Bug. We are back to bi-weekly sketch challenges.

I used an image called Flower Pocket 7, colored up with Promarkers and fussy cut. I made my own background using two yellow paints. I embossed it with an embossing folder that came free with a magazine, then I used a white gelato to rub onto the pattern for highlighting. The flower border is made with a Fiskars punch my aunt gave me for my birthday. I added a few yellow pearls, a sentiment - congratulations - and then white machine stitching along the edges.

This card is also for:
4 Crafty Chicks - #314 Fussy Cutting
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenges - #23 Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes
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22 comments:

  1. Alice (scrAPpamondo)September 4, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Your backgrounds with gelatos are adorable and this isn't an exception!! Fabulous! Another technique that I must try!! Love this sunny card with the "denim" flower pocket! The lovely punched border looks very sweet, it has been a beautiful gift from your aunt!
    Have a lovely Sunday!

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  2. megSeptember 4, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    Wonderful choice of colours your card is bright and cheerful and feels so summery,

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  3. KT Fit KittySeptember 4, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    Very pretty, Pia! I like your flower pocket and beautiful background! Enjoy your day!

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  4. KraftyKoolKatSeptember 4, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    Such a gorgeous uplifting creation Pia.
    Hugs
    Cathy xxx

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  5. LaineSeptember 4, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    So very sweet and delicate Pia.
    Laine
    xx

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  6. TammySeptember 4, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia! I love that image and your beautiful background, the punched flower border is stunning!
    Tammy x

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  7. ChrissySeptember 4, 2016 at 7:58 PM

    I love blue and yellow..fabulous background Pia, love the flower border and image along with your perfect stitching..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. Monika ReeckSeptember 4, 2016 at 8:51 PM

    I adore your gelato white on your bg stunning technique Pia
    if me I only rub the Distress Ink on the embossing folder and run the white paper on the Big Shot and I got similar like you have
    is Gelato Expensive Pia? I will buy a white one like you have hehe
    and the Fiskars punch is cool I have one but smaller than you the border too but not so nice like yours
    this card is cute and I love the colors
    I am happy did catch up
    now waiting for you look my new post Pia
    biiig hugs
    Monika

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  9. cotnobSeptember 4, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    A fabulous card Pia, a lovely image and pretty colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. crafty-stamperSeptember 5, 2016 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful image and stitching-love the fabulous background
    Carol x

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  11. UnknownSeptember 5, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    This is gorgeous Pia! Fabulous design, l love the pocketful of flowers and the super background! The flower border is beautiful too!

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  12. sandieSeptember 5, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    The yellow background really works perfectly with the strip of flowers. I like you kept these in white, so very elegant and makes the blue of pocket really pop x

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  13. MarliesSeptember 5, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    A beautiful card Pia! Lovely colours and I like the background you created! hugs, Marlies

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  14. Wendy LSeptember 5, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Craft Rocket, xxx

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  15. MimiSeptember 5, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    Oh I love this background!!! And that Fiskars punch is perfect to set off the image!

    I don't have gelatos... one more medium I'm scared to start buying... if I like something, I tend to want it all!!!

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  16. MerviSeptember 5, 2016 at 7:25 PM

    Love the yellow background, beautiful texture, lovely card;-))m

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  17. PeanutSeptember 7, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    That yellow is bright and cheery but soft enough to allow the pocket to take centre stage. You've got the balance just right and the Gelatto highlights add enough interest without crowding out the focal image. Really well done, Pia.
    x Asha

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  18. Lori TurnerSeptember 7, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Wow, gorgeous card! Love your background and your coloring is amazing - thanks for sharing at 4 Crafty Chicks this week xoxoxo

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  19. lozSeptember 8, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    This is so Beautiful Pia..loz

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  20. *Vicki*September 8, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    Such a gorgeous design Pia! Love the yellow and textured background! The flower border separates the image from the background nicely! HUGS :)

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  21. NonniSeptember 8, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Wow Pia, this card is amazing! I love your self-made background, your coloring, the overall layout and the color choices. Great job!!!

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  22. karenlottySeptember 11, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Beautiful design Thank you for sharing with Craft Rocket Challenges

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