Wednesday, March 8, 2017

F for Family


I have made only a few Christmas cards so far this year,  I'm behind compared to last year, and the number I'll need is increasing for each year.
Most of the cards will be posted so I need them to be postage friendly ones. This is such a card. I covered the front base with a DP with pink and grey trees. I think I'll make more of these cards with slight variations.
Here I used 1 stamp for the sentiment in Norwegian (which translates to something like: it is in the children's sparkling  eyes one finds the great Christmas joy). 
The snowflakes, snow hills and children are all die cut. The children reminds me of my 3 youngest nephews, Noah, Liam and Levi.

This card is for
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - #1 Anything Christmas Goes
The Paper Players - #334 Cut It Out!
ABC Christmas Challenge - "F" for family
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29 comments:

  1. DarnellMarch 8, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    What a sweet silhouette that is against the snowy stitched hills! Thank you for translating the sediment, Pia, because it's perfect for your warm Christmas scene!! Hugs, Darnell

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  2. Alice (scrAPpamondo)March 8, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    Such a fabulous diecut! You made a wonderful scene for it with the snowbanks and the pretty background! As you know, I'm always impressed by your talent to put only a few embellishments and realize a lovely card... these snowflakes are just perfect!!!
    Hugs

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  3. megMarch 8, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    A wonderful scene it reminds me of when I was young and we had snow in the winter, love the card thanks for bringing back lovely memories.

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  4. megMarch 8, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Sorry meant to ask who males the sledge die

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  5. cotnobMarch 8, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    A super Christmas card Pia, such a lovely winter scene and perfect for posting.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  6. Donna EllisMarch 8, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    How pretty your Christmas card is, Pia! I love the trees in the background, resembling a forest in the distant past, and the pretty snowflakes bringing in the chill for the children to play. Lovely colors! hugs, de

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  7. Crystal KomaraMarch 8, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    What a perfect wintery scene you have created with these dies, Pia. I love that there is color in the background, but the sledders are in silhouette. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players this week! Crystal, DT

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  8. LaineMarch 8, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    Fabulous winter scene. Cute image, great papers.
    Laine
    xx

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  9. ChrissyMarch 8, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card Pia..love the silhouette image and snowy hills and the background sky is fabulous using the papers..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. DonnaMarch 8, 2017 at 10:23 PM

    This is just gorgeous Pia, fabulous scene and colors! You are way ahead of me!

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  11. Kim HegginsMarch 9, 2017 at 2:36 AM

    Gorgeous Christmas scene...love your beautiful background paper and your sweet silhouette!

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  12. TammyMarch 9, 2017 at 2:55 AM

    Beautiful Christmas card Pia! I love the colors and that fabulous silhouette die cut and it's perfect for postage, something that I need to remember to do! I'm so happy you joined in our very first challenge over at Holly and Ivy and I hope to see you again!
    Tammy x

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  13. LenaMarch 9, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    Lovely Christmas card, Pia. Love the silhouette of the children against the snowy hills and the beautiful paper on the background.
    Hugs ~ Lena

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  14. UnknownMarch 9, 2017 at 2:06 PM

    I love the silhouette on this lovely Christmas card Pia - very pretty :-)

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  15. Brenda's Card CornerMarch 9, 2017 at 6:26 PM

    Fabulous Christmas card Pia! Love the pink and grey paper...awesome scene! Perfect sentiment too!

    Brenda

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  16. Monika ReeckMarch 9, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    Cute DP with pink and grey Trees Pia
    and love that silhouette
    yes this kind of card is sweet and adorable Pia
    you can make it a mass product with DIES yeah
    as I have that bigshot maschine then if I need quick card just use DIES and sentiment and voila finish..no need to colored the Images hehehe
    Sweet scene my friend love that hill of snow
    hugs
    Monika

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  17. MarinaMarch 9, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Really lovely scene of children's fun. I , too have been slacking a bit on the Christmas cards this year.

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  18. PeanutMarch 10, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    You've created a beautiful scene on his card. The personal connection is an added bonus on this lovely card.
    x Asha

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  19. Mrs.BMarch 10, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    Hi Pia, a lovely card, well don on even making a few Christmas cards - something I say I will start early but never do.
    Avril xx

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  20. aussie aNNieMarch 11, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    Lovely Christmas scene Pia, delightful papers and silhouettes. ♥[aNNie]

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  21. lozMarch 11, 2017 at 6:53 AM

    gorgeous christmas scene card Pia..loz

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  22. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlMarch 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    What a sweet Christmas scene Pia and your silhouette die contrast beautifully with the subtle patterned background. Thanks for joining us over at The Paper Players this week!

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  23. Jackie CMarch 12, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    Thank you so much for entering our very 1st Challenge a Holly & Ivy, this is beautiful! Hugs Jackie DT member.

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  24. InkyfingersMarch 12, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    What a beautiful festive card and such a bonus that it is post friendly - we need to save some money for Christmas goodies don't we?

    Thanks for sharing with us at the SABC Christmas Challenge and I hope you will join us again soon.
    Hugs
    Carol x




































































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  25. crafty-stamperMarch 12, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful sentiment and love the silhouette die-cut children
    Carol x

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  26. chrissy xxMarch 14, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    Using a Silhouette always makes for a pretty card.
    LOve the scene you've created Pia..
    Think your doing well this year with Christmas cards. I do LOve to see them.
    Chrissyxx

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  27. MerviMarch 15, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    Fabulous Christmas card, beautifully designed;-))m

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  28. Claudia's kaartjesMarch 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    Wonderful card. Great colours



    Thanks for joining us at The Holly And Ivy Christmas Challenge



    Hugs

    Claudia

    DT The Holly And Ivy Christmas



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    http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.be

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  29. DorteMarch 22, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    Smukt julekort, Pia, flotte farver. Godt med 'postage friendly' kort ;)
    Tak for du deltager i udfordringen hos ABC Christmas Challenge,
    klem Dorte

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