It was Nonni's turn to make a kit and she chose the theme of "Christmas cards with texture". Her kit contained 5 papers, 1 die cut snowflake, 3 die cut trees, 6 snowflake sequins, 1 stamped image, 1 stamped sentiment. A totally awesome, simpe kit with lots of texture and glitter!
Here's a photo of the kit:
Card#1: Angels
I used the angel image and three of the sequins from Nonni's kit. I colored the angels using Promarkers, masked the image and sponged using one blue DI, adding more color to the top layer and being more gentle the further down I got. I used a freebie sentiment and ran the paper through a Tim Holtz embossing folder before I added the snowflake sequins and attched it to a silver glitter panel. If I come across this stamp it's sure thing it'll end up in my shopping basket!
This card is for: Sparkles Forum Christmas - #68 Angels or Fairies
Card#2: Merry Christmas in 5 languages
Here I used the heat embossed paper from Nonni. I ran it through another Tim Holtz embossing folder, added frantage and sequins. The deer were vut out from a DP that was part of the kit.
This card is for: Christmas Cards All Year Round - Monochromatic
Card#3: Glittery trees
I think this is my personal favorite made from this kit. The glittery tree stickers and 3 papers used are all from Nonni, I just adde some silver string and a die cut and Dymo made sentiment. I think this card has a retro look to it, it's not a typical "me" card, which is probably why I like the outcome myself. I think it also feels masculine with the textured papers, neutral colors and non cute theme.
This card is for: UnstampaBelles - Changing Seasons + Masculine
Card#4: Snowflake
The snowflake, white textured paper and wooden patterned one came from the kit. From my own stash I added some sparkly silver paper, silver string and the sentiment. This card is really awesome to the touch.
This card is for: A Snowflakes Promise - #28 Anything Goes
You have created 4 very different cards from the kit Pia no mean feat, they all have texture and great detail I especially love the colours in the background in the first one
ReplyDeleteWow and wow! First: the angels are by Stampendous if you want to hunt for them. I absolutely love those 2 TH embossing folders you used in your two first cards! The second card especially is my favorite, those deer dies look great cut from the woodgrain paper and I love the elegant color palette. Your third and fourth card both have a cool, contemporary design and funky feel, I love both layouts a lot. Great job with this kit!
ReplyDeleteThese swaps seem really great for your mojo, Pia. How many beautiful cards! In the first the angles stamp is really wonderful! Love how you embossed and coloured the background and the choice of blue and kraft! This is my favourite (I think because of the colours.... I always love colours).
ReplyDeleteThe second one is very elegant and your fussi cut of the deers it's so accurate!
The third is really perfect as masculine card, with these neutral colours and the juta paper. I agree with you, it has a retro feel!
The last one can be for masculine or feminine recipient and has a lovely classy look with all the texture and the linear design.
Very well done on all!
These are gorgeous, Pia! I have to tell you I love seeing your card kit cards! My favourite is the deer but I also love the angels! You did a fabulous job! I hope you and your friends continue to send each other the kits - it seems like such a fun and creative thing to do!
ReplyDeleteWOW...four stunners Pia..I don't think I could choose a favourite at all..but I do love the Angels..gorgeous .
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1) I love the embossing, and the graduation of colour – yes, this stamp is on my list too – you and Nonni have made such gorgeous cards with it.
ReplyDelete2) I’m finding your use of embossing folders quite inspiring and it’s great how you built up a scene around the sentiments. I love the neutral pallette – this is my favourite.
3) The textured papers look so fabulous layered like that. What a great design – I think I will steal the layering idea.
4) Great slanted design and love all the sparkle and texture. I would call this ‘grown up glitter’ because the colours and design are sophisticated.
What wonderful, varied creations PIa.
Love the look of snow falling. Thanks for sharing with Sparkles Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards made with the kit and love the beautiful Angel stamp
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Pia, What a fun idea to have a card-kit club! And, how wonderful that this beautiful angel card fits in so perfectly with our angels and fairies challenge. Thanks for playing along with us at Sparkles Christmas. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Pia, and the one you have entered with us is just fabulous. I love the glitter and the texture of the papers, as well as the rustic look. Yes, definitely a male card. Thanks for sharing this with us in our current challenge at Unstampabelles.
ReplyDeleteThese are four stunning cards Pia, all very different but each one beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI always like to see your and also the other´s Card kit Cards. They are all fabulous. I think my favorite is the one with the Deers.
ReplyDeleteWow..beautiful cards pia..and a great way of challnging yourself as well as others..my favourite is the one with merry chistmas in five languages☺☺
ReplyDeleteWhat a great swap you are having!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card all four, lovely cas and beautiful textures.
I think my fave is the first angel one though;-))m
Something about my brain wants to choose a favorite... and I can't lose here because they're all worthy! Normally, the angels would not be my style but something about that card... it is just beautiful with the subtly-toned angels against the bold snowy background. I also do like your fave.
ReplyDeleteI love that you girls do this... I would like to do an exchange like this someday!
Very beautiful cards, the swap seems to have really inspired you. Thanks for sharing the angels card at Sparkles Christmas
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Your cards are beautiful Pia, they are all so different. I especially like the first one, you have created a fabulous background.
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Great selection of cards Pia....you have been busy. Love the CAS style of the entry for Unstampabelles. You're right it is a masculine look you've created perfectly. Thank you for joining us at Unstampabelles. Wynn DT
ReplyDeleteWOW Pia, what an awesome group of cards! I love all of them! Great colors and textures on your tree card, the glittery tree stickers are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
All very beautiful cards Pia. Really like the first one...you've reminded me of how great masking and inking can be. Pat K x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. The one for the Unstampabelles is perfect for our challenge. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteFour very Beautiful cards you made with your kit Pia..Loz
ReplyDeleteWow! Such an amazing selections of creations here Pia!! I just love the sparkly goodies and your wonderful texture in each of your designs!! You've really rocked out the kit here!! HUGS :)
ReplyDeleteOh Pia
ReplyDeletenow you have more 4 last time 7 from BUgaboo Christmas time :)
I guess you have enough Christmas card
First card I love the image and your BG is stunning In Ombree colors
second card I love the softeness on it so elegant Pia
the third one I love the texture and the burlap there is perfecto!!
the last one
I feel cold with tihs color combo
and your big snowflakes is lovely Pia
you know what today is 13 degree in Germany
my mom so happy can fly back to Indonesia where everyday is 32 degree :)
nice Post Pia
This is just the cutest card ever and just perfect for our challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge "Angels or Fairies" good luck and hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely crafting for CCAYR September challenge, Hazel, DT – you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for September - I'd love to see it there too x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CARDS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!! *Sorry this comment is so late! I am struggling to keep up with commenting and have trouble with the "proving I'm not a robot" stuff :O(
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