Monday, February 11, 2013

Valentines Card

Valentines cards are SO not my thing. I see all those fabulous+striking+gorgeous looking cards out there, with glitter and lace, pearls and swirls, the sweetest of images and lovely pinks! I won't even try and recreate something like that, I think I'd end up losing all confidence even trying, so I made a rather clean one, with more blue than red and pink! Phew - glad I only have one man in my life! But now I have a whole year ahead of me to practice for next year's Valentine card!

I used a digi from Darcy's Diaries, colored with Promarkers, adding glitter glue to her wings and glossy accent to the heart, a ticket sentiment, some kraft leftover hearts and an embossed paper which I've sanded.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Come and Get It Challenges - Show Us Your Heart
2) Digi Haven – Love/Valentines
3) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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26 comments:

  1. Deepti StephensFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Amazing Pia! Love the glossy heart, glittered wings and everything is so neatly done.. :)

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  2. Sandy TrefgerFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Love it with the blue background! The image is so cute and I love the ticket and row of hearts! Thanks for joining us Digi Haven!
    ~sandy
    visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

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  3. SueFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    So gorgeous Pia. I love that image and the various sizes of hearts look so effective as a border.
    I know what you mean about making Valentine's cards. I had never made one before until I had too as Design Team cards.
    Thank you for always leaving me such nice comments
    Sue

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  4. SkyeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Lovely card. I like the use of blue background it makes the image really stand out. I love the glossy heart Nice design

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  5. WishcraftFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Lovely image and design, the colours look fab too. I've made LOADS of Valentines this year, but all for other people to send - haven't quite got round to making one for my hubby yet lol! Hugs, Lisa x

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  6. chrissy xxFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    It's really GORgeous Pia...FABulous image...FABulous colours.
    LOve it.
    Chrissyxx

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  7. Paper ProfusionFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Pia, The background really draws me in - love the sanded embossing! The image then pops fabulously! Love your little row of hearts. You don't need to practice - we love you just as you are! Nicola x

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  8. LaineFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    This is stunning Pia, such a lot of detail. Love the image and then the fabulous little hearts. Such a fabulous card. Thank you so much for your so kind comments on my work.
    Laine
    xx

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  9. scrappymo!February 11, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Love that little border of hearts along the bottom of your great embossed cardstock.
    The little shy girl with army boots is so cute...when my married daughter was 15 or 16, she had a great sense of style and used to wear Doc Martins with lace dresses! This image reminds me of her.

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  10. ChrissyFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    This is really gorgeous Pia, fabulous colouring and love the embossed background.Super sweet image..your man will be happy wont he..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Super embossing and great Valentine card for your man...super image. Love that row of hearts too...will email you sometime today...xx

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  12. Lindsay Craftymonster81February 12, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    So adorable, love the image and the embossing looks gorgeous
    Lindsay xx

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  13. Sue B February 12, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Aww this is really sweet Pia… what a cute image and you've coloured her beautifully! Love the gorgeous embossing... and the Kraft hearts and ticket sentiment look wonderful with the gorgeous blue... it's a fab card! :-))
    Hope you have a good week
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  14. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I just saw your card over at Digi Haven and I'm sure I'd have found it at MIM when checking too. Really great nice and clean cut card. I like that you went in a non-tradtional route. It looks great.

    Lisa

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  15. Stamping ShanniFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    So cute Pia - love the back view of the little girl and your colouring is brilliant as always. Saw your link on MIM today.
    Stamping Shanni

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  16. Lau WFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Oh Pia, this image is one of my fav ! Your card is superb, love the embossing and hearts, superb !
    xxx

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  17. :: BlueInks ::February 12, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Super cute card. I really like the hearts placed at the bottom. Your card caught my eye on MIM. Thanks, for sharing!

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  18. karalschuknechtFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    Great job with your valentine. I love the hearts. Thanks for playing this week at Come and Get It.
    Karal GDT

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  19. SandyFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    It's gorgeous, love the sweet image and your CAS style design. The little hearts look wonderful too. Thanks for linking up with Make It Monday this week.
    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,
    Sandy

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  20. sandieFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I love it Pia-great text embossing and such a cool idea for a Valentines. I think it is great to see something not pink or red!

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  21. cotnobFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    This is a fabulous Valentines card Pia, great image and your Kraft hearts are perfect embellishments.
    Pauline
    x

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  22. Patricia St MartinFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    You are my kind of person, all Valentines day is for Hallmark, jewelry and candy places can make money. If I did not have my grand kids I would never make them. I sound like scrooge!!! We been married for 45 year and we do not need a day like this... Do you??? Glad you changed the color and love the embossing you did. The image Darcy's Diaries is just adorable and you colored her so pretty.
    Hugs

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  23. CherylFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    This may not be your usual style, but I think it is fabulous!



    --Cheryl--

    **Stop by my blog and check out the give away from Paper Nest Dolls**

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  24. PeanutFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful, Pia! I love the simplicity, makes a refreshing change from the usual bells and whistles version. The perfect V-day card for a man. Now go practice for next year! LOL!
    Thanks for taking the time to leave me a sweet comment.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  25. TammyFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Awww this is so sweet Pia! I love that image and your fabulous embossed background!
    Tammy x

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  26. Lindsay Craftymonster81February 16, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Really gorgeous, I love the image and the embossing is so pretty
    Lindsay xx

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