Sunday, April 28, 2013

With Sympathy

This card's layout is inspired by the Inkspirational sketch - I've flipped and rotated the sketch since I think that works better with my choice of image. The flower image is part of a Bugaboo set. I colored the image with Promarkers in shades of grey, green and black and fussy cut it.
The sentiment is in Norwegian, meaning "our deepest sympathy and warm thoughts". I often use English sentiments as well, but for such an occasion I think it's more personal somehow to have the sentiment in my own language. I heat embossed it with black embossing powder on silver background. The silver paper is also used as card base and to make the frame around the card. I added a lattice die cut of a white paper with pearlescent shimmer to make the background. I don't know if the use of the lattice is OK for a CAS card, but having used no embellishments and leaving lots of empty space I think the card has a CAS feel to it.

Inkspirational - #17 Sketch (2nd entry)
Addicted to CAS - #11 Flower
Addicted to Stamps and More - #42 Markers
Creative Corner - #16 - Clean & Simple
Shelly's Images - Flowers
Make it Monday - Anything Goes #138
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41 comments:

  1. ElisaApril 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    love your simple and elegant design.Thanks for taking part in this weeks challenge on Creative Corner challenges. x

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  2. FayeApril 28, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Pia, this is just beautiful. X

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  3. cotnobApril 28, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    This is such an elegant card Pia, just right for a sad occasion.
    Pauline
    x

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  4. LaineApril 28, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Stunning Pia. So elegant and stylish.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. karenApril 28, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Stylish and beautiful Pia, I adorethat lattice hugs, Karenxx

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  6. FayeApril 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    P.S. My Geishas were paper pieced! There's no way I could colour those patterns? X

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  7. Sue B April 28, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Aww this is beautiful Pia… what a wonderful design for a sympathy card… I love the lattice… it's pretty and yet there is space which gives it a peaceful feel …the image is very pretty and looks fab with just a touch of grey and green!
    Hope you are having a lovely Sunday! :-)
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  8. KraftyKoolKatApril 28, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    This is so beautiful and serene. I love the lattice at the background. Gorgeous sweetie.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  9. SueApril 28, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Such a beautiful card. I love the elegant design. The lattice background looks wonderful.
    Sue xx

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  10. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Stunning card with that lovely lattice die...looking good.xx

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  11. MarliesApril 28, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    A beautiful, elegant card. I like the lattice background! Marlies

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  12. sandieApril 28, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Pia, this lattice looks great and as it is white on white I think it is still really CAS. The flower is perfect for the sentiment. Thank you for playing along again this week at Inkspirational x

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  13. ChrissyApril 28, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Very classy and perfect CAS card Pia...love the lattice.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. jimlynnApril 29, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Oh so pretty! Love that lattice background too.
    Lynn

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  15. CathyApril 29, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Love your lattice Pia, great CAS design. Thanks for your visit too :)

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  16. julie_woolstonApril 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, had to pop over from MIM to take a closer look.

    Hugs Julie xx

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  17. Lisa LynnApril 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Gorgeous card. Saw it on MIM.

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  18. FlorenceApril 29, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Gosh, what a fabulous card Pia. Very unusual and creative. Love everything about it. Thank you for playing along with the ATCAS challenge this week.
    Regards Florence.

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  19. lozApril 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Fantastic card and lattice die Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  20. JennyApril 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    The lattice work is such a perfect bkgd, a really pretty card :0)
    Thank you for your kind words on my Paper Smooches card
    Jenny x

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  21. Meihsia LiuApril 29, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    This is such a gorgeous CAS card, Pia. Love the beautiful background and pretty flower image you used. Thank you for sharing. ^_^

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  22. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Pia this is absolutely stunning! I love how you used the lattice behind the frame. I must try that! Beautiful image and sentiment. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week!

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  23. TammyApril 29, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous Pia! I absolutely love that lattice die, beautiful CAS card!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  24. Jacqueline SmithApril 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Fabulous card, love the coloring job and all the fabulous details on your card! Thanks for playing with us at Shelly's Images!

    Jackie
    Shelly's Images Design Team

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  25. HeatherApril 29, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    A gorgeous card Pia, I love our design and beautiful lattice work and wonderful your placing of the lovely image!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  26. LollApril 29, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Beautifully designed card. Love the lattice background and your soft, subtle coloring of the flowers. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps & More ... and Addicted to CAS! Loll :)

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  27. WishcraftApril 29, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Perfect sympathy card Pia, lovely design :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  28. Ruth MApril 29, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    A perfect CAS sympathy card Pia, just beautiful! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Inkspirational again, see you next week! Ruth x

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  29. JacquelApril 30, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Wowzers Pia! I LOVE your version of CAS!!!! That lattice die makes an awesome background Hun! Very, very nice work my friend & TFS!!!

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  30. Mynn xxApril 30, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Such a fabulous card! LOVE this CAS wonder--the subtle pop of color is amazing! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

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  31. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Simply beautiful. Love the lattice work.

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  32. PeanutApril 30, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Amazing card, Poa. Pity it's for a sad occasion. So tastefully done and opting for a Norwegian sentiment is a sensitive and thoughtful gesture.
    xxx Asha

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  33. Lau WApril 30, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    For this occasion, a c&s card is a great idea. This card is very nice, elegant !
    xxx

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  34. AndreaApril 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    saw your card on MIM love the simplicity and elegance stunning thanks for shraing andrea

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  35. Shirley-AnneApril 30, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Hello Pia .
    WOW , love that lattice work BG and the vase of flowers

    It is a beautiful Sympathy card .
    Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .

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  36. scrappymo!April 30, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I love this elegant card. I have to make a sympathy card today...I think i will try a lattice like you did...It is so very lovely!

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  37. Danielle VincentMay 1, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Oh my gosh Pia - Wow. This is so elegant and beautiful. I think this is one of my favorites of all your gorgeous cards. Love that lattice background. Thanks so much for joining us this week at ATS&M.

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  38. ShirleyMay 3, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    I spotted your card on MIM and am glad I popped over for a better look. I love the simplicity and intricacy of your gorgeous card and the layout.

    Shirley

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  39. SkyeMay 5, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Beautifully elegant. Perfect for a sympathy card. I love the lattice, the image and the subtle colours

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  40. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesMay 24, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    A simply elegant sympathy card.

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  41. Monika ReeckJune 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    this is totally rock Pia woooowww..looks like a vase near the window and looks really romantic too...great job and how did you get so much comment...I was for a long time not fill in my blog and now I lost all my blogland friend...would you mind to be one of my friend...I try to visiting your blog regulary if you like...big hugs from Germany.

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