Thursday, January 31, 2013

Inkspired by Paris!

This card came together over several days. Originally I had paper pieced this girl (digi from La La Land) for another card but changed my mind. Her beret reminded me of France, so I decided to go for a French theme.
The Eiffel Tower die was part of a Spellbinders die set I bought just recently, but I didn't buy the set for the tower specifically.
The brown DP has Paris post marks - a lucky coincidence!
I added 3 brown flowers and punched kraft butterflies.
I often struggle to decide upon a sentiment, but in this case I wanted to add the tickets with "To" and "From", as they can relate to both travel origin and destination or to names of the receiver and giver.







This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - Anything Inkspirational Goes  (inspired by Paris)
2) Inky Impressions - #95 Bingo (Flowers+Kraft+Die/Punch)
3) A Gem of a Challenge - #64 Holidays (Paris - a great weekend destination!)
4) Die Cuttin' Divas - #100 Anything Goes
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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35 comments:

  1. Paper ProfusionJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Très très chic Pia! Nicola x

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  2. sandieJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    love your idea to add the tickets and gorgeous fab background paper. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational.

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  3. Pat KJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Wonderful card Pia. You've really captured the Paris scene. Love the cute La La Land image too. hugs,x

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  4. ChristineJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Awww what a sweet creation great colours fab take on the chall theme.

    Thanks for sharing with us at AGOAC this time.

    smiles Christine x

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  5. TammyJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Awww this is so cute Pia!! I love your paper piecing and that fabulous Eiffel Tower! Fantastic scene!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  6. Mommy's Crafty CreationsJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Super cute!! Thank you for joining our DCD challenge.

    Veronica DCD

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  7. FayeJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Your lucky coincidence is just perfect for this card. The paper is nice on it's own, but it really makes this already gorgeous card, gorgeous. X

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  8. SueJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    WOW! Such a brilliant card design Pia. I love the theme with that cute image and fabulous paper. Your attention to detail is wonderful too.
    Sue xx

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  9. scrappymo!January 31, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    This a very sweet Parisienne themed card...It is just so sweet.
    I smiled when I saw the brown flowers...I have that same flower package...All around the world we have access to the same things...it just made me smile!
    So lucky you had the postage stamped DP as it is perfect with this image and die....
    Great card. Love the kraft touches...

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  10. Deepti StephensJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Love your card.. :)

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  11. karenJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Oh I so love Marci, fabulous card you have created Pia, hugs, Karenx

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  12. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Gorgeous card and Marci is dressed super flash. I just bought that die too Pia, great minds think alike...luv aNNIe

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  13. Ruth MJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    What a wonderful card Pia, all your elements blend together so beautifully into a very harmonious whole! Love the warm colour scheme!
    Thanks so much for joining our challenge at Inkspirational & I really hope to see you playing along with us again soon! Ruth x

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  14. Mynn xxFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Pia, this is DARLING!!! LOVE the scene you created and your little gal is just too sweet! Fabulous creation, friend! Thanks for joining us this week at Inkspirational--hope to see you again next week! :)

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  15. TracyFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    That die cut is awesome and makes a perfect background for your little Parisienne. :-) Adorable Pia! Glad you shared it at MIM!

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  16. Erum TasneemFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    this is adorable!!

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  17. MarinaFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    What a great card, Pia. I love the way it all came together organically. The Eiffel tower die cut looks fab and I like the way it is echoed on the background paper.

    Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges.I hope you will join us again next week for another challenge.
    Marina

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  18. ChrissyFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Fabulous card Pia, love that little girl and gorgeous colouring, love the dies and design..terrific card.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  19. Lisbeth KFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Wow! For et herlig kort! Veldig god ide med tickets som gir flere muligheter :)Herlig mønsterark du har brukt, og for en tålmodighet du må ha etter jobben med digien å dømme!!! Tusen takk for at du er med oss i Inkspirational denne uken også, håper du blir med oss igjen :)

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  20. MarjorieFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    This is such a cute card Pia... love the design and image...
    Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at 'Make it Monday'..
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  21. Lau WFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Oh wow ! So fantastic, i love Paris !!! :-)) The design is perfect ! Love all on this card !
    Have a nice week-end !
    xxx

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  22. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    This is so cute! I just love all the dimension this has. Such great depth is created with the layers.

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  23. cotnobFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Fab card Pia, I love the little scene you have created and your lovely paper piecing, great way to use the ticket sentiments.
    Pauline
    x

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  24. KylieFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    This is just soooo adorable! I love everything! Thanks so much for playing along at Inkspirational! xx

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  25. PeanutFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Terribly chic, Pia. Love it to bits. You've convinced me that life would not be complete with that Eifel Tower die! LOL! Don't know why I'm not following you already. But now I am. You always come with darling little creations, not to be missed! Thanks for sharing your talent so generously.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  26. Meighan WhellerFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Awesome card Pia!!! Love it and how you have used the Digi. Hope you are well my friend plus Congrats on your recent wins (seen your name on Feline Playful) Fabulous card too for our challenge at Inkspirational. Take care Meg

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  27. TanyaFebruary 3, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Amazing card Pia! Simply beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions this week!

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  28. VickyFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Pia, thank you joining our Bingo challenge at Inky Impressions with your beautiful card

    hugs Vicky xxx

    ps. I have candy on my Paw Prince blog
    http://vicky-pawprince.blogspot.co.uk

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  29. Sue B February 4, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Aww this is really sweet Pia!! what a cute image and the paper piecing looks wonderful ! Love the gorgeous paper and embellies … the Eiffel Tower and ticket sentiments are fab! :-))
    Hope you have a great week!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  30. KarenFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Very sweet card! Thanks for joining us at inky Impressions.

    Karen

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  31. AnnetteFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful Card.
    Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week .
    Annette xx

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  32. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)February 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    This is so cute and I love how you did her scarf, so clever! Thanks so much for playing at Inky Impressions this week!

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  33. Deepti StephensFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Congratulations Pia..:)

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  34. SkyeFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    A beautiful card. I like how you have captured the feeling of Paris. Marci is so sweet. Lovely paper.

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  35. RosmarieMarch 20, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    OMG, how cute is this! Love, love love it! The colors are simply marvelous!!

    Rosi x

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