Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Hello 2017

This is my attempt at going CAS using sponging, stenciling and water coloring as well as trying to go with the ombre look. I'm not sure it qualifies as CAS, maybe I should have left out the gold metallic string. But I'm quite happy with the color.
I used DIs candied apple, fired brick and aged mahogny. I also used a brusho, brillant red, for coloring of the flower. The flower stamp is Tim Holtz and I also used one of his stencils on the upper part of the card.
I sprinkled a bit of water and used a freebie stamp for the sentiment.

This card is for:

Less Is More - #310 Ombre
Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes Watercolour + option of stencil
The Crafty Addicts - #32 Anything goes/Monochromatic
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32 comments:

  1. Alice (scrAPpamondo)January 10, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    Wow Pia, this is so vibrant and impressive!! I don't know if this card is a CAS, but surely its simple design is full of interesting details! Great background with the ombre effect and the spritzing, and this flowers is so dimensional with the back stencils and pops out sooooo well!! A fabulous work of art!

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  2. megJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    It's beautiful Pia, the colours merge beautifully, and I love the touch of gold

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  3. baileyrosy.comJanuary 10, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous I simply adore the beautiful colours and great techniques. CAS or not its one sensational card and I love it.

    Marie

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  4. LaineJanuary 10, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful and colourful. Love the depth and detail created.
    xx

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  5. Paper ProfusionJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    This looks super Pia. I find it tricky to work with red outside of Christmas as it can seem OTT, but I really like how youve used it here. Use of stencil at top band is also a very nice touch. Nicola x

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  6. *Vicki*January 10, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    What a gorgeous design here Pia! Love the bold red color of your design and how that flower pops with dimension! Really loving your CAS style designs recently! :) HUGS

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  7. cotnobJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    This is stunning Pia, gorgeous rich colour and beautiful design.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. crafty-stamperJanuary 11, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Gorgeous card and fabulous background love the different mediums and techniques used
    Carol x

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  9. Brenda's Card CornerJanuary 11, 2017 at 2:02 AM

    WOW such a seining card Pia! Awesome background and flower!

    Brenda

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  10. KylieJanuary 11, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    Simply brilliant colour here Pia! I LOVE this. The deep red is so pretty and the flower is beautiful. Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx

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  11. UnknownJanuary 11, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    This is beautiful Pia! The flower is just stunning and looks fabulous against the super sponging and stencilling that you have done here :-)

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  12. lozJanuary 11, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Gorgeous card and background colours Pia..loz

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  13. aussie aNNieJanuary 11, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    Congrats on a stunning gorgeous card...love the deep red and the splats of water on the ink....gorgeous.xx{aNNie}

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  14. Sazzle DazzleJanuary 11, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    So vibrant, sophisticated and elegant. Lovely use of ombre colours and Thanks for playing along with us at Less is More this week. Sarah x

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  15. Zoe TantJanuary 11, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the appearance of texture and what a stunning flower. Zx

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  16. ChrissyJanuary 11, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    Very striking Pia..gorgeous red, love the flower and also love the water droplets over the ink..looks fabulous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  17. chrissy xxJanuary 11, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Oh My! I LOve your colours and design Pia..
    This flower is so pretty too with the touch of Gold.
    Chrissyxx

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  18. TammyJanuary 11, 2017 at 10:29 PM

    WOW this is gorgeous Pia, I love that flower and your stunning background!
    Tammy x

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  19. Sharon Traynor DesignsJanuary 11, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    Super rich colours on that fab ombré background Pia. I actually like the gold string too. A very elegant card.
    Thanks so much for joining us at Less is More
    Sharon xx

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  20. Mrs.BJanuary 11, 2017 at 11:05 PM

    A stunning card Pia, love the tone of red you've achieved with these colours, especially with the water splattering. Love the gold thread, give the flower dimension.
    Avril xx.

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  21. MerviJanuary 12, 2017 at 3:58 PM

    Wow this is striking, love the bold red. I think the strings are a good add;-))m

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  22. DianeJanuary 12, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Wow fabulous design and flower Pia.

    Hugs Diane

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  23. MarinaJanuary 12, 2017 at 11:21 PM

    I came home tonight and found this beautiful card waiting for me . Thank you so much - it is totally gorgeous and the words inside mean a lot to me.

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  24. DonnaJanuary 13, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    So vibrant and cheery, great job on your water coloring and the splatters!

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  25. Wendy LJanuary 14, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Love the vibrancy of this card, xxxx

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  26. ImkeJanuary 14, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    Pia, this is very beautiful ! Great design and i like your playing with different kind of reds. The flower is an eyecatcher !

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  27. NonniJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    Oh I adore this! I love how you used the stencil only partly in this card and your ombre look is just fantastic. Great job Pia! And thanks for your card by the way, it arrived a couple of days ago, thanks for your kind words and the card design is so great! I'd love us to make an Easter kit swap... What do you think?

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  28. Shona ChambersJanuary 15, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    I think it can pass as CAS because apart from the flower and twine, the rest of the card is one-layer, so its CAS in my book!! Beautiful water colouring and love how you kept it mainly the same colour, just in different strengths. Its a stunning card and I'm so glad you shared it with us at Happy Little Stampers!!

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  29. Monika ReeckJanuary 17, 2017 at 10:33 PM

    woowww Pia
    the flower colored perfectly wooohoooo
    The string is great there Pia
    and the BG with that stencil hmmm I have to try like this to make all in red
    clever design sweety and coloring with DI you are now great ...I already jump to my Akashiya SAI hehe and forget my DI to coloring medium
    BEAUTIFUL and adorable made my friend

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  30. MichelleJanuary 23, 2017 at 2:48 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Watercolour Challenge!

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  31. MimiJanuary 23, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    Sigh-- so beautiful. You nailed the poppy's color, and the inky background is just... delicious. This is CAS in my book. Love it.

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  32. Tinka's paper wonderllandJanuary 27, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    Amazing card.
    Thank you for joining us at The Crafty Addicts!
    Good Luck and hope to see you again.
    xx Valentina DT xx
    Tinka's paper wonderlland

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