Friday, July 6, 2012

Monochromatic Vintage Christmas Card


I've used the sketch from "Sketch N Stash" as inspiration for my design.
I've kept to a color scheme with brown and beige tones and went for a vintage inspired look.
I've used a Spellbinder die to make a frame for the image, which is cut out from design paper.
For the sentiment I've used a rubber stamp from Panduro, and I've used dies to cut out the snowflakes.
All elements have been inked with "old paper" Distress Ink. I've also used some brown lace.













This card is entered in the following challenges:
1) Sketch and Stash - Sketch (Neglected stash used: brown lace)
2) Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge -Acrostic Christmas Letters (Snow, Angel, Monochromatic)
3) Through the Craftroom Door - Christmas in July (2nd entry)
4) 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
5) Hooked on Crafts - Christmas in July (2nd entry)
6) Lollipop Crafts - Christmas in July (2nd entry)
7) Christmas Card Challenges - Monochromatic
8) Jingle Belles - Walking in a Vintage Wonderland
9) Card and Scrap - Wings
10) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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29 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Pia this is just gorgeous lol...love it to bits. Thanks for your comments and have included the website for templates free...
    http://www.card-making-magic.com/twistedeaselcard.html
    if you have any problems let me know...luv annie

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  2. ChrissieJuly 6, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!
    I love this vintage image and your papers and colour combo are perfect.
    Thanks for joining Sketch N Stash.
    Chrissie xx

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  3. MarjorieJuly 6, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    This is really beautiful hun..
    Thanks for joining with us this week at Make it Monday..

    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  4. Ruth MJuly 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Pia, this is a perfect vintage Christmas card, I love your brown and beige combo!
    Thanks for sharing your card with us at 52 CCT! Ruth x

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  5. Karons Krafty KornerJuly 6, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Christmas in July:-) This is a fabulous card I'm popping in from the MIM linky too. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a lovely comment.

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  6. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Oh this is beautiful!! Love the vintage feel and that image is adorable!!
    Saw you on MIM
    Nat -x-

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  7. SkyeJuly 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    A gorgeous card. Love your image and colours. You do this style so very well

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  8. lauren bergoldJuly 6, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    what a BEAUTIFUL vintage image and a lovely card. i like the monochromatic palette with the little pops of the white snowflakes. really lovely!

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  9. ~@ngie~July 6, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    what a great Christmas card.. I do love mono cards :)

    Thanx for joining in with us over at Sketch N Stash... good luck :)

    Hugz Angie xXx

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  10. JeanJuly 6, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    What an adorable image, and I love the monochrome colour scheme. I saw this at MIM. Jean x

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  11. Barb KingJuly 6, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Love the colors, and what a sweet little girl!

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  12. SueJuly 6, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    WOW!! This is stunning, I love the image and the colours are wonderful

    Sue

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  13. Janet - aka stackyJuly 7, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Your card is gorgeous I love the image and the colours you chose.
    Thank you for joining in the fun with us at Sketch n Stash x

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  14. BrigitteJuly 7, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    What an amazing card!!!! Love the soft tones! Thanks for joining us this week at CCC and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte

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  15. CherylJuly 7, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    So sweet! I love the vintage image you used.

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  16. Mynn xxJuly 7, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Another gorgeous card, Pia! LOVE the vintage image and the gorgeous monochrome! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :)

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  17. nedergaard ( Lissy )July 7, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    What a beautiful Christmas card... love the christmas stamp

    Tak fordi du deltager i vores udfordring hos Card and Scrap

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  18. theboelemas@aol.comJuly 7, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Just dropped by to say thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog. I'm really glad that I did as you have some gorgeous work on your blog. I love this vintage card - it's beautiful. Claire x

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  19. Darlene LyonsJuly 7, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Outstanding card! Wonderful vintage look! Simply beautiful! Thanks for joining us in TTCRD! I added myself as one of your followers.

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  20. SmilynStefJuly 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    What a sweet little angel ... so glad you joined us at jingle belles.

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  21. JuliaJuly 8, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Absolutely in love with your project! Thanks for sharing!
    I saw this on Make it Monday!
    These are my entries: # 129, #158, #160, #162, # 250 and #252 (Candy Alert) would love it if you could visit.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  22. Renee B.July 8, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Pia, this is stunning! Love it! I saw this on MIM.

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  23. Judy McKayJuly 8, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful card. Lovely design. Thank you for joining us at Holly Jolly Christmas challenges this week.

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  24. Meighan WhellerJuly 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    A lovely card Pia. Love the angel paper and the very elegant design!! Wonderful!! Thanks for joining us at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges. Regards Meighan

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  25. Linda BrunJuly 9, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Et lekkert julekort og vakre farger.
    Kjempekjekt at du tok utfordringen min inne hos Jingle Belles.

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  26. MargoJuly 9, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    A very elegant looking card!!
    Thanks for playing along at CCC!!

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  27. MarvineJuly 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Awesome. love the vintage cupid. :)

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  28. BarbaraJuly 10, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Amazing snowflakes... and amazing card!

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  29. CyndiJuly 15, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Very beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts for our July challenge!

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