Monday, February 4, 2013

Red and White card with Dressmaker

There are lots of love themed challenges running now. I haven't made a Valentine's card, but I've been inspired by the colors of love and chose to play with the red and white color combination!
I love papers with spots, and the floral paper in the background is my favorite paper at the moment. So I made a card base with these papers without knowing exactly what do next. Added a doily, then I got the idea of using my dressmaker Spellbinders die. Then I remembered a stamp set I got with a magazine recently, with spools of thread and measuring tape amongst other things, so I heat embossed them in red and white on kraft paper. 
The edges have been stitched, and I've made the birthday sentiment with letter stickers. A pearl in each corner and voilà!

 This card is for these challenges:
1) ABC Challenge - Going Dotty
2) Ett Trykk - Norsk Stempelblad AS - Doily
3) 2 Sisters - #129 White and Red and/or Pink
4) Mema's Crafts - Hello doily
5) Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - Seeing Red
6) Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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32 comments:

  1. chrissy xxFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    WoW! This is soooooo pretty..
    FABulous colours and FABulous design..
    LOve it Pia it really is BEAUTiful x
    Chrissyxx
    LOve your stitching too x

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  2. karenFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I really like this Pia, fabulous design and colours, hugs,Karenxx

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  3. LaineFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Stunning project Pia. I love all of the design details you have created and the wonderful design papers.
    Laine
    xx

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  4. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Gorgeous card. I saw your entry just before mine over at MIM and had to come see a closer look. Love the colour choices.

    Lisa

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  5. SueFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    WOW! This is stunning Pia. I really love the colours and the sewing theme. Those papers are gorgeous too.
    Sue xx

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  6. Deepti StephensFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Pia! I love your card making style a lot..:)

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  7. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    WOW definately a wow factor lovely sewing images and love those papers. The red and white theme always looks stunning as is your card...luv aNNIe xx

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  8. scrappymo!February 5, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the stitching and I love that background paper too!

    The ruler and thread bobbins are fantastic freebies...we don't get those over here! Your dressmaker form is so pretty done that way.

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  9. ChrissyFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Fabulous card Pia, love the dressmaker die and what luck to have the stamps of cotton reels and ruler, they look fantastic..
    Gorgeous papers, rather partial to spots myself..and the floral is gorgeous.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. WishcraftFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    I got that free stamp set too - love how you've used it! Gorgeous card hun, such a fab design and love these colours together :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  11. Mema's CraftsFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    Love your card and the colors you selected. It has somewhat of a vintage feel to it and I am rather partial to the vintage style. Thank you for taking time to play with us over at Mema's Crafts. Hope to see you often.

    Hugs
    Lesia

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  12. CherylFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love all the pretty details.


    I saw your card on MIM and had to drop by for a closer look. I'm number 37.

    --Cheryl--

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  13. Jenn BedientFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Beautiful card! Love all the details. Visiting from MIM :) Hope you have a great day!

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  14. Karen LetchworthFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Pia! This is just stunning. I love sewing style cards, and I thank you for sharing this in our Seeing Red Challenge. I appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing much more of your sweet art.
    Blessings,
    Karen
    The Kraft Journal

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  15. Else IreneFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Kjempefint :) Takk for at du er med på Trykkpressa denne måneden ♥

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  16. debby4000February 5, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Oh what a fabulous, beautiful card.
    luv
    Debby

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  17. MiradormakingsFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I love all the elements you have used in this card. Thank you for joining us at Challenges4Everybody.

    Joan x

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  18. cotnobFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    This is a lovely card Pia, gorgeous papers and I love the sewing theme.
    Pauline
    x

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  19. Meihsia LiuFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    What a gorgeous card, Pia. Love the beautiful designer paper and the great layout. Thank you for sharing... :)

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  20. CarolFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    This is a really gorgeous card Pia. It certainly has your touch to it!! Love the details you have used and all the papers are so feminine. A super design.... I would expect nothing less from you
    Carol xx

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  21. scrappymo!February 6, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Hi Pia, me again! Thanks for visiting Little Miss C's blog. She really is talented and I think will enjoy her art forever.
    She can sit and craft for 4 hours or even more. She might take a little break to walk around a bit but she just wanted to keep working. She took her first card class and was as good as gold!

    She did a good job with the fussy cutting. I am giving her a few more images for practise and she will get the hang of it.

    She comes for overnight visits and she runs lots of dies thru the Big shot to take home with her. She basically plans her card herself...sometimes I just suggest an extra piece of paper to ground things a bit!

    At the moment she has a big Art journal type book and she has been busy colouring and drawing in it...I thought she could place some of her practise fussy cut images in there.

    Up till now, I have done all her fussy cutting for her so when she actually masters that skill properly, that will be nice for me!!!teehee

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  22. ShelbyFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Love the combination of the different elements you've used to create such a cool and fun card!

    Shelby

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  23. Stamping ShanniFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Gorgeous Pia - saw this on MIM. Lovely details and balanced layout. Inspiring!
    Stamping Shanni

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  24. Mrs A.February 6, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    A delightful card as always Pia. I love those patterened papers you have put together. Saw your entry on MIM this week and came over for a closer look. Hugs Mrs A.

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  25. Sandy AngFebruary 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    this is so charming

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  26. ♥Jan♥February 7, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I just love the white and red on the kraft - it really makes the details pop ! Thanks for playing with us this week at The Kraft Journal !!

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  27. Sue B February 8, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Wow! this is stunning Pia!! what a fab design.. I love how you've embossed the cotton cards and the ruler… and the dressmaker die looks wonderful…. and the paper is so pretty with the stitching… I love it all !!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  28. Liz McGuire,February 8, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Gorgeous card, Liz x

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  29. FayeFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    And I REALLY like the colours on this one. X

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  30. Patty Sue 2February 9, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Love the desgin! Thank you for joining us at ABC's challenge. Good luck and I hope we see more of your lovely work in the future!

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  31. SkyeFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Gorgeous card. Love the colours and that pretty background paper. This is a great design

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  32. LynnFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Oh so pretty! I scrolled thru a few posts and love each and every card. This Kraft embossed ruler is my fave, love the look of Kraft and red together. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a thoughtful comment.

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