Thursday, September 6, 2018

Bird

I've made another Christmas card, this time using no stamps.
The bird image is cut out from a DP and I placed it in top of a leftover piece from a Tim Holtz DP.
I like using kraft paper and for the background I gave it a whitewash with gesso and I used a striped embossing folder.
Die cut greeneries, string and a fabric sentiment sticthed in place.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
This card is for:
The Library Challenge - #14 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Allsorts - #483 Things with Wings
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - #35 Anything Christmas Goes

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16 comments:

  1. brendaSeptember 6, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    A really delightful Christmas card with the lovely bird image, perfect for our 'Things with Wings' theme at Allsorts challenge, many thyanks for joining in.

    B x

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  2. aussie aNNieSeptember 6, 2018 at 8:29 AM

    Definitely a lovely Christmas design, the pretty bird is a great addition to the design.x

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  3. megSeptember 6, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    Brilliant make Pia, the papers tone beautifully with the image and embellishments

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  4. Alice (scrAPpamondo)September 6, 2018 at 11:37 AM

    Great idea using gesso before embossing, Pia! Love the background you have obtained and the machine stitching to keep in place the label sentiment!! The string adds a rustic feel just perfect for the beautiful bird image! Love this Christmas card!

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  5. KraftyKoolKatSeptember 6, 2018 at 2:43 PM

    A really fantastic creation Pia.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  6. ChrissySeptember 6, 2018 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful Pia..I love the background embossing and inking and the little bird is lovely..love your card design..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. MerviSeptember 6, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, lovely trad colours and natural feeling.
    The little sewing is also the "thing".
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

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  8. KathleenSeptember 6, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    A really super image and a lovely design. Thank you for joining our 'Things with wings' challenge at Allsorts.

    Kath x

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  9. *Vicki*September 6, 2018 at 10:26 PM

    That bird image is absolutely GORGEOUS Pia! Love the stunning details with your embossed background and the stitching details with the sentiment and your pretty vine elements! Really lovely design! HUGS

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  10. crafty-stamperSeptember 7, 2018 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful card and image Pia---the ATC trading coins are two and a half inches in diameter
    Carol x

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  11. lozSeptember 7, 2018 at 12:47 AM

    Beautiful card and DP Pia..Loz

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  12. cotnobSeptember 7, 2018 at 6:44 PM

    A fabulous Christmas card Pia, such a pretty image and you have framed it beautifully.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  13. MarinaSeptember 8, 2018 at 6:22 AM

    A fabric sentiment? That's new to me. I love the stiching - for some reason I can't get my sewing machine to do zig-zag. This is a beautiful, timeless, Christmas card. Thanks for joining The Library.

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  14. TammySeptember 10, 2018 at 4:30 PM

    What a stunning card and image Pia! I love the embossed background with the polka dot paper, awesome pairing!

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  15. LenaSeptember 16, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    You know the last few years I specifically only buy Christmas paper that I can cut out images for cards :-) Sometimes, they are just perfect to make a card or two or sometimes even to mass produce. Love how you adorned your card to show off your sweet bird.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Hugs,
    Lena

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  16. Monika ReeckSeptember 19, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    sweeet Image and clever way to added that leaves and twine too
    lovely corugated paper there Pia
    wonderfully made my friend
    hugs
    Monika

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