Sunday, January 27, 2013

Blue and White Vintage Card

I started out making the background according to the Sweet Stop Sketch. Went for blue DPs as I rarely use blue (New Year's Resolution - try something new). Felt it lacked something, so added stitching (love stitching). Then it got tougher... I can spend hours and hours on one card! I paper pieced an image - changed my mind. Heat embossed a male silhouette image - changed my mind again. An hour of thinking - went for vintage. What image should I use... Another hour of thinking. Went for an angel with wings. OK so now for embellishments. I won't tell you that story, but ended up with cheese cloth (love playing with that stuff!), die cut elements of kraft (another favorite of mine), using a new set of Spellbinders dies and a butterfly punch, 3 flowers and some pearls. Phew!!!

This card is for these challenges:
1) Sweet Stop - SKETCH #195
2) Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge -Tic Tac Toe (Blue+Circle+Flowers)
3) My Time to Craft - #206 Things with Wings
4) Southern Girls - #61 Get Krafty
5) Crafts and Me - #117 Vintage
6) LEJ Designs - #37 Stitching Real Or Faux 
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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40 comments:

  1. LaineJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    This is so beautiful Pia. Love the image and your card design.
    Laine
    xx

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  2. SueJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Definitely worth all your thinking time Pia, the end result is stunning. I love the vintage image, the gorgeous colours and fabulous layout and detailing.
    Sue xx

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  3. Paper ProfusionJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    This is really a very beautiful card Pia - love your design and all the wonderful contributing elements. Nicola x

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  4. chrissy xxJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    JUst GORgeous! FABulous colours. FABulous design Pia..
    Well worth the time it took...LOve it.
    Chrissyxx

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  5. CarolJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Perfect Pia, just Perfect!! The hours you put into this paid off!!! I love all the detailing and the design, really gorgeous!!
    Carol x

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  6. SkyeJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    The time and effort was well worth it, this card is gorgeous. I like the combination of design paper, they work so well together and the little butterflies are a lovely addition.
    Your process sounds very much like mine

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  7. cotnobJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    It was worth all of the time and effort Pia, such a gorgeous card - I love the vintage image and your cheese cloth is perfect for the vintage look.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    End result is WOW and don't stick to your new years resolution, the blue is gorgeous. Vintage pic is beautiful and yes, the cheese cloth is fab addition. I love the end result..xx

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  9. Glenda AtkinsJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Very beautiful vintage card, well worth all the effort it took. I have been in that zone many times when nothing seems to work and this can go on for what seems like forever and then voila it all comes together. So glad you persevered! Thanks for joining us at LEJ Designs!

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  10. Monika/BuzsyJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    What a beautiful card Pia. Love the sweet angel image, the colors... the cheese cloth looks great! Glad you didn't give up! Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week.

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  11. Tina Theis of Ivory Moon DesignsJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Such a beautiful card ... the stitching really sets the card off ... lovely



    Thanks for joining in the LEJ Designs Challenge

    Tina xxx DT

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  12. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Well your finished card is absolutely wonderful Pia. I love the design, vintage image and the cheesecloth is a fab touch. Very, very pretty!!!

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  13. Lau WJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Oh wow Pia, this is a fab vintage card, i'm spechless !!
    For you prize at Teddy Bo, you can write here to Gayle :
    http://www.teddybo.com/contactus.html
    In the subject, you put : blog hop digi image winner,
    and you says to Gayle what is your choice ;-)
    Hugs and kisses

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  14. Mrs A.January 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Wow. You got there in the end. This is perfect. I had the same problems last week trying to do a 10 min craft dash!. Spotted your card this week on MIM and came for a closer look. Hugs Mrs A.

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  15. scrappymo!January 28, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    So lovely! This card has such a peaceful look! The colours are great together and that image is delightful!
    Love the stitching...want to get into that more this year. It is fun to make "goals" for crafting for the new year.

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  16. Sue B January 28, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Pia! what a wonderful vintage image… and I love the pretty papers and layout! the embellishments are perfect.. it's a really beautiful card! :-)
    Hope you have a good week!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  17. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    A beautiful card! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sweet Stop!

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  18. ShelbyJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Gorgeous vintage creation! That image is set off just beautifully with the fantastic papers and layout you've used.

    Shelby

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  19. Jackie CJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Saw this yummy gorgeousness at MIM, it's wonderful xx

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  20. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Hullo Pia, I saw your work over at Make it Monday.. and then reading your post had me smiling.. as so often a card goes like this .. or creation of any sort!! thanks for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x

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  21. FayeJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Hello Pia. Popped by from MIM to see your Beautiful Vintage card. Faye

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  22. ~ Ali Robertson ~January 29, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    This is wonderful pia, love love love it

    Ali x

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  23. AmandaJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Definitely worth sticking with its great. Thanks for joining us at C4E this week
    Love Amanda

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  24. Deepti StephensJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    lovely card..:)

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  25. JeanJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Lovely card, the little vintage angel is just perfect for your paper pieced background. Well worth the thinking time. I am good at changing my mind half way through as well. I saw this at MIM. Jean x

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  26. WishcraftJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Oh I'm the same Pia - I often sit staring at a half finished card for ages, just trying to decide what flower, ribbon, die or whatever to use... Glad it's not just me!

    Your card is absolutely beautiful. Love the papers and image, it's all just perfect :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  27. Sue UJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Fab card Pia , love the image, so whimsical!

    Thanks for joing us at Southern Girls for our Get Krafty challenge
    Sue xx

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  28. JoanJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    A beautiful card, love the vintage look with the little angel.Spotted this on MIM

    Joan

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  29. CherylJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Beautiful! I love your stitching and design.

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  30. Meihsia LiuJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Hi, Pia, this is such a gorgeous card! Love the beautiful layout and vintage image. Your stitching is perfect. :)

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  31. Shelly SchmidtJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Beautifully done- love the image- such a pretty touch with the gauze and butterflies. Love MIM- so fun to find so many 'new to me' Papercrafters out there in Blogland! I am #65 : )

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  32. Desire FourieJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    What a gorgeous vintage creation. Love the flower spray.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  33. FayeJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Pia, I think this Is beautiful and has a lovely vintage feel. A gorgeous creation. Nice to see you at The Sweet Stop too. X

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  34. karalschuknechtJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    This is such a great card, I love the vintage feel. I found this card on MIM and had to come have a closer look. Karal #11

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  35. SYLVIA-ANNEJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Pia, this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the vintage angel image, and the embellishments and colours are fabulous.
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  36. Mrs.BFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Pia, This is gorgeous, love the image and a lovely layout.
    I'm always popping in here, so now I have become a follower.
    Avril xx

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  37. RachelFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Very elegant card.
    Thanks for sharing at My Time to Craft this week, Wedgie xxx

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  38. Kathleen (Kath) B. HernandezFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Oh, wow! Very beautiful! Wonderful work! Thanks for joining the Get Krafty Challenge at Southern Girls!

    Kathleen
    Blog: Creo by Lady Katutz
    http://creobyladykatutz.blogspot.com/

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  39. Shirley-AnneFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    And for all your hard work you now have this stunning creation worthy of being called a beautiful card ! hugs Shirley-Anne

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  40. RoseCFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Pia, your beautifully tinted vintage photo looks fabulous surrounded by the soft layers of fabrics and other wonderful supporting accents too! So glad to see your entry at the Crafts and Me Stamps digi team's "vintage" challenge. Hugz, ~ Rose

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