Monday, August 21, 2017

Penguins and polar bear

I'm continuing to make Christmas cards, I prefer to have them ready and made well in advance. For this card I was inspired by the bottom right card over at Muse Christmas Visions, using penguins and the placement og the circle shape on the background.

The penguins and polar bear came free with a magazine. The snowflake wreath is a Magnolia stamp. My favorite embellies, sequins, here in the shape of snowflakes, add a bit of shine, which is what I love about sequins. The sentiment is Hero Arts. I made the background with blue and black DI. The snowhills are made with Poppy dies.

This card is for:
Muse Christmas Visions - #83
City Crafter Challenge - #375 You Don't Bring Me Flowers
Christmas Card Challenges - Blue + White Snowflakes
As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Embellishment (sequins)
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36 comments:

  1. MerviAugust 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM

    Fabulous card, love the image and colours!
    I admire how you have done Christmas cards all year long. I've just started with little steps, but yesterday I made about 20 new! Just quickies;-))m

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  2. Alice (scrAPpamondo)August 21, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    Adorable card, Pia! Love this snowflake wreath, it makes your card elegant! The little penguins and the bear are so cute and just love the wonky stitched frame, this die is just in my (very long) wishlist :)

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  3. sandieAugust 21, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    I like how you have mixed up the snowflakes and those penguins are so sweet. Also like how you created those hills. I must get a move on with my Xmas cards...although mine will be a lot less detailed!!

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  4. megAugust 21, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    The night sky looks gorgeous Pia, a beautiful stamp penguins and bear

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  5. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)August 21, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    lovely fun Christmas card , I too like making them well ahead . Also I have made a lot in blue , great minds ..lol..
    jane x

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  6. aussie aNNieAugust 21, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    Beauty of a card with those gorgeously cute polar bears, fab papes in the background.x [aNNie]

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  7. LaineAugust 21, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    Full of festive fun!
    Laine
    xx

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  8. Donna EllisAugust 21, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    This year I've thoroughly enjoyed making Christmas cards throughout the year, and hope to continue this as a joyful habit in 2018, Pia. Your cards are always so sweet and cute, and these little pengies and polar bear cub are adorable! (love that snowflake wreath in the background!) hugs, de

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  9. Lucille KAugust 21, 2017 at 5:03 PM

    Sweet winter scene card, just love it.Thank you for joining us at City Crafter :)

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  10. ArdythAugust 21, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    Very sweet take on your inspiration - I love the sparkle in the sky! Thanks so much for joining us at MCV!

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  11. cotnobAugust 21, 2017 at 9:52 PM

    A super card Pia, a fabulous background and cute critters - you must be building a good stock of cards ready for Christmas.
    Pauline
    - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  12. lozAugust 22, 2017 at 1:07 AM

    Very Cute christmas card Pia..loz

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  13. LenaAugust 22, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    Adorable winter scene, Pia. Love it!
    Lena
    xxx

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  14. TammyAugust 22, 2017 at 5:28 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, I love the adorable images and that beautiful snowflake wreath, the sequins add a fab sparkly touch!
    Tammy x

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  15. SarahAugust 22, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    I love how you have used the snowflake sequins...I think I have some hidden away somewhere!! A lovely Christmas card. Thank you for sharing with AYLI. Sarah DT

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  16. Canonbury creationsAugust 22, 2017 at 7:26 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, I love penguins and those snowflake sequins are fab xx

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  17. KraftyKoolKatAugust 23, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Wow Pia this is so cute and pretty.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  18. Lynne August 23, 2017 at 2:43 PM

    A great christmas card and your snowflake sequins look lovely! Thank you for joining in at As You Like It x

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  19. DebbieAugust 23, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    Super cute card!! Fun images!
    Thanks for playing along at Christmas Card Challenges!!
    Debbie (CCC DT)
    Debbie's Dash of This and That

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  20. Creating with SusanAugust 23, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    This is cute! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Christmas Card Challenges.

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  21. DonnaAugust 24, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    Way too adorable and beautiful!

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  22. MarinaAugust 24, 2017 at 5:01 AM

    The wreath stamp gives an elegant twist to the cute Christmas scene,

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  23. samantha's cardsAugust 25, 2017 at 4:07 AM

    Darling card, thanks for joining us at CCC.

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  24. scrappymo!August 27, 2017 at 2:07 AM

    This is so very cute!

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  25. ImkeAugust 27, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    Wonderful scene, great background - perfect winter/christmas card !

    Imke ~ MY CRAFTY PLACE

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  26. MimiAugust 28, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    Hi, Pia! Apologies for my sporadic visits. Been meaning to email you... Glad to see you've been crafting like crazy-- your mojo is on fire! 🔥 curious how you did the wreath-- did you ghost the stamp, or use a pale ink???

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  27. MichelleAugust 30, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    This is stunning Pia. Love the denim blue sky, snowflake circle and cute characters - Michelle x

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  28. Sue B September 4, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    Awww this is very sweet Pia. I love the wreath stamp. The penguins and polar bear are mega cute!! Love the stitched effect edges and the snowflakes! :-))
    I hope you are keeping well
    Have a good week!
    Love and hugs, Sue B xx

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  29. crafty-stamperSeptember 5, 2017 at 12:23 AM

    Beautiful Christmas cards and love the cute penguins and polar bear
    Carol x

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  30. DianeSeptember 6, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Adorable penguins and Polar bear card Pia.

    Hugs Diane

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  31. DonnaSeptember 7, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    This is gorgeous, sweet images and fabulous design, send me some of that Christmas mojo please!

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  32. LenaSeptember 13, 2017 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Pia. Hope all is well with you. Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been busy putting my house back in order after Hurricane Harvey. We were blessed that we didn't flood, but since we weren't sure, we took a lot of our things upstairs. I tell you something, it was a lot quicker taking it upstairs then bringing it all down and packing it away :-)
    Anyway, I have taken a look at your latest cards and as always, I love them. I especially love this cute winter scene. So sweet! :-)
    Have a great day.
    Lena
    xxx

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  33. Alice (scrAPpamondo)September 18, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    Just come back to say hello, hope you are on holidays and all are well for you, my friend!

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  34. PeanutSeptember 20, 2017 at 9:46 PM

    Oh my goodness! those penguins are so adorable, Pia. Fabulously festive!
    x Asha

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  35. Monika ReeckSeptember 25, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    I was not here yeah
    I am in Love with this cute pingu and the tedddy bear ooh
    they are play together
    sweet scene Pia
    and love the Blue BG with snow there in circla and 34 comment???
    you are queen at getting back the ladies to commenting you back I wish I can do like you do too Pia
    love this card and biig hugs from Germany
    Miss you in my EMPTY blog hehe
    was not blogging much cause my daddy visit Munich 7 weeks
    hugs
    Monika

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  36. SkyeOctober 18, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    A darling card. I love your snowflake wreath. It looks so good against the blue background

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