Thursday, May 3, 2018

Christmas + Play

This piece of blue green DP has been sitting on my desk for awhile. Finally it was put to use. I cut out the middle section to use both sides of the paper, having musical notes in the centre and snowy edges. I teamed it up with a vintage image of angels playing. 
 
I found it to turn out a bit too dark in color, so I went with a white paper and a corner poinsettia die. WoS added to the leaves. 
Then a die cut merry from Tim Holtz and a stamped and gold embossed Christmas. A few sequins for sparkle.

This card is for:
Inkspirational - #159 Word Prompt: Play
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - #28 Anything Christmas goes
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19 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieMay 3, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    Stunning card Pia, lovely deep blue/aqua for the background is so suited to the delightful image..[aussie aNNie blog]

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  2. megMay 3, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    i haven't made any vintage style cards for ages, this beauty has inspired me to look through my images and have a go. The poinsettia die lifts and softens the darker papers.

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)May 3, 2018 at 9:01 AM

    Really we are so different, Pia! You pick great inspirations from design paper, I don't know how you do :D Instead I take inspirations from little pieces, especially diecuts... I'm diecut addict.
    Love how you added the white poinsettias and the banner to brighting your card, it has a special sweet feel, despite the dark tones of the dp and the (oh, so lovely) vintage image. A very classy card as always!!
    Hugs

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  4. ChrissyMay 3, 2018 at 9:14 AM

    A stunning card Pia..love the beautifyul image and the white die cut is gorgeous against the darker blue..very pretty.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. ChrissyMay 3, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    And on the business side of things...Thank you so much for sharing and joining in with us at CCAYR...[ Christmas Crafts All Year Round].. just love this card..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. SkyeMay 3, 2018 at 1:55 PM

    A lovely vintage card. Your layout is fantastic. I love your poinsettia die and the sweet angels.

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  7. DonnaMay 3, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    How stunning, like how the poinsettia goes over the edge of the photo, very striking!

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  8. KraftyKoolKatMay 3, 2018 at 6:30 PM

    This is awesome Pia. I adore your layout.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  9. Imke LudwigMay 3, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    Wonderful vintage christmas card !

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  10. cotnobMay 3, 2018 at 8:20 PM

    A gorgeous card Pia, such a pretty image and beautifully embellished - fabulous.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  11. lozMay 4, 2018 at 12:50 AM

    Gorgeous card and the image is so Beautiful Pia..Loz

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  12. MarinaMay 4, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    This is beautiful - great use of the vintage image and you always manage to use die-cuts in an unfussy way. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges.

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  13. UnknownMay 4, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful card Pia!

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  14. NonniMay 5, 2018 at 5:40 AM

    This is beautiful, Pia, I love the shabby feel! Wonderful die cut poinsettia in white, it adds wonderful a lot of contrast to your card. Lovely details and such a cute image too! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  15. TammyMay 6, 2018 at 4:38 PM

    What a stunning Christmas card Pia, I love that sweet vintage image and the beautiful poinsettias in the corner, fabulous design!

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  16. crafty-stamperMay 6, 2018 at 7:11 PM

    Beautiful vintage image and love the die-cut corner piece
    Carol x

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  17. MerviMay 7, 2018 at 9:58 AM

    The blue paper is a fab background to the angel image and beautiful diecut corner, lovely card;-))m

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  18. Deanne SaundersMay 20, 2018 at 9:59 PM

    Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  19. Monika ReeckMay 21, 2018 at 10:22 PM

    Oh I love your image
    so vintage look
    but combine with DIES
    its cool combo Pia
    so so adorable
    and the Merry there is cool alphabet DIES
    love your cool vintage card my sweet friend
    hugs
    Monika

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