Collage stamping - what a fun technique! This is my first attempt and I'm already hooked! I like how several different stamps can be combined, coloring can be avoided, it's a great way to make your own background and keep to either a colorful or monochromatic look!
For this card I started with the postcard stamp from TPC Studio. I stamped the postcard with Walnut Distress Ink, after having removed some of the color by stamping onto a scrap paper. In retrospect I think I should have removed some more... Then I added the stamp with cogs and swirls from Vilda Stamps. I used the same Walnut DI, but stamped directly onto my card. Then I masked the postcard and used a stamp with scripture from Panduro with Old Paper DI. The dressmaker is a stamp from Prima. I used Black Soot DI, added clear embossing powder and heat embossed it. I also used a 3 more TPC Studio stamps - a postmark in the top right corner, part of a stamp for the word "greeting" and the sentiment. For the sentiment I used Coffee Archival Ink. So that makes 7 stamps all in all, from 4 different suppliers.
As for embellishments there aren't many - a little piece of Washi tape with script and a bow made with seam binding ribbon colored with Walnut DI. I distressed the edges of my stamped card and attached it to a panel of DP from Prima "Life Time Collection".
This card is for these challenges;
1) Come and Get It Challenges - Collage Challenge
2) One Stop Craft - #235 Make your own Background
3) Pattie's Creations - #71 Monochromatic
4) The Stamping Chef - Monochromatic or no coloring
5) Pile It On - #29 Thinking of You/Just Because
6) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Hi Pia! What a beautiful card! I would never have known you were new to collage! I love the monochromatic color scheme. Well done! Hugs, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Pia! You did a very good job for your first time out on collage stamping - would never guess you to be a novice :o) This is something I'd like to try more of too.
ReplyDeleteThis has come together beautifully and you've created a great effect. Good choice to keep the embellishment simple, I think. Marina
ReplyDeleteGreat card with nice technique! Collage stamping... never tried before but will definitely give it a try.. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Pia! I love how you have created this vintage look. The collage technique look Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Pia. Such an effective technique. I love the design and beautiful soft colours.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This does not look like it was your first time making a collage at all!
ReplyDeleteLovely stamping and fab card, Pia.
This is so elegant, love the collage stamping. The subdued colors really work for this technique. Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Stamping Chef!! --Sous Chef Lisa
ReplyDeleteSo classy Pia, love the stamping and colours and distressed edges..fabulous card..
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Wow, this is so stunning Pia.
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What a gorgeous array of stamping. You are very clever, knowing me I would have stamped something wrong and messed the whole lot up. Lol!!!
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Thanks for playing in our "Monochromatic" Challenge #71!
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Well...I used that stamp for the collage challenge, too! ;) Great minds definitely think alike! LOVE the beautiful monochrome and your distressed feel, Pia! :)
ReplyDeleteWow 7 stamps !!! Very very nice work Pia ! This card is simply BEAUTIFUL !!
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I love also the collage stamping this is really beautiful Pia...great using all the stamp and love the color you have choosen...great job dear Pia..
ReplyDeleteI am joining again the MIM and my card is number 73..if you could pop up to my Blog and leave me some love, I would be so glad...big hugs, Monika
Great techniques, makes a beautiful project! Thanks for playing with us this week at The Stamping Chef! --Sous Chef Sandy
ReplyDeleteJusst gorgeous Pia, a great design and colour scheme - your stamping and arrangement of them is stunning!!!
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Fab stamps and love how you've put them together - looks fabulous hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteI LOve your beautiful soft colours Pia..Such a pretty design too..
ReplyDeleteI LOve it...It really is STunning.
Chrissyxx
WOW!! Gorgeous vintage card Pia. I spotted this on MIM..Loz
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for our current challenge “Monochromatic” at Pattie’s Creations. Thanks for joining us!
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Brilliant Pia, but you are always doing something like this so you being new to it is surprising...awesome and love the design...will be away so wont be around for a couple of weeks.xxx
ReplyDeletePia, your card is stunning. Saw your gorgeous creation on MIM.
ReplyDeleteThis is card is the very definition of understated elegance. Every single thing about it is classy. Outstanding creation, Pia!
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Oh wow Pia, this is an awesome vintage creation. Love the monochromatic colouring and the bow is a nice finishing touch.
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Collages are so much fun and a person can get hooked on them. You did a super job, love all the stamps and the greetings! Love how you say as far as embellishments there aren't many but really their are, everything you added to the paper is an embellishment.
ReplyDeleteSuper Hugs girlfriend, Pat
Wow! This is fabulous Pia, such a wonderful selection of stamps - I'm sure this will be the first of many.
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Beautiful card and love how you've combined the stamps!
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I spotted this lovely card on MIM xx
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous love everything
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beautiful! Love the tones! Thanks of joining us this week at TSC :) hope to see you again soon xxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Lovely sentiment. I love your great little details. Thank you for joining us at Come and Get It this week. Judy
ReplyDeletePia, this is gorgeous for your first collage card, and yes they can be very addictive. Glad you tried it and joined in our challenge this week at Come and Get It.
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Super card Pia, especially for your very first collage card......lovely design and has a vintage flair!
ReplyDeleteGlad you joined us for the challenge at Come And Get It, hope to see you back again soon!
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I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!
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Fabulous card Pia! Love the colours that you have have used and all the wonderful images. The bow is the perfect touch! Lovely work!!!Thanks for sharing with us at Come and Get it this week. Meg
ReplyDeleteI love your collage creation, it is awesome. Thank you for joining us in the Stamping Chef challenge (Monochromatic)
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stunning card, thank you for joining in TSC challenge,,,good luck x
ReplyDeletestunning card, thank you for joining in TSC challenge,,,good luck x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! Thanks so much for participating in our STAMPING CHEF challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
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This is fantastic, I love the effect of all the stamps.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in the Stamping Chef challenge, good luck.
Another great vintage feel. Congrats on your first attempt at collage. It turned out splendidly.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful elegant card. A great card for your first attempt at collage.
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