Sunday, July 21, 2013

Ruby Red and Earthly Colors

Inspired by summer and vacation time I chose to make this card with the Penny Black Venice stamp and lots of flowers. I colored the whole image with Promarkers. I used different shades of browns, burnt sienna and greys for the background, as well as blue colors for the windows and the water. I gave the woman a ruby red dress with yellow accessories.
I also used a postcard stamp from Prima to give the card a feel of travel and holiday, and I thought the "sending you birthday wishes" stamp from the Whimsy Stamps "Film Strip Sentiments" set would fit the theme as well.
I've got plenty of flowers, pearls and gems in my stash, so I picked some that I felt would coordinate nicely with the colors of the scene and the DP.  I've machine stitched around the edges of the card with white thread.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Crafting When We Can - #49 Floral
2) That Craft Place - It's a Girl Thing
3) Pollycraft Challenges - #3 Ruby Red
4) ABC Challenge - R for Roses are Red
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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35 comments:

  1. Deepti StephensJuly 21, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Oh wow! Pia! this is stunning!!

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  2. chrissy xxJuly 21, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    JUst GORgeous! What a lovely scene you have here Pia..LOving your colours too.
    Chrissyxx

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  3. SueJuly 21, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia. Such a fabulous image, beautifully coloured. I love the flowers and postcard stamp too.
    Sue xx

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  4. karenJuly 21, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Wonderful card Pia, love the colour co-ordination, hugs, Karenx

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  5. karenJuly 21, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Wonderful card Pia, love the colour co-ordination, hugs, Karenx

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  6. scrappymo!July 22, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    You have made a lovely scene here...the postcard idea was spot on...it looks great.

    The image is so elegant and your colour choice has made it fresh and summery.
    Great card Pia.

    Well, I am Pow Wowed out...not usre if you saw the colourful pow wow post but it was so hot...I nearly melted!!! We were at the lodge you saw first...
    Today we went to see a old restored village...it was very quaint and lovely...all run by volunteers and there they were, smiling so nicely in the blazing heat!

    It seems this is our week to sighsee in our area!

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  7. ChrissyJuly 22, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Gorgeous Pia, just gorgeous..love the beautiful image and the colours are perfection, love the background...and your flowers are beautiful..fabulous card..

    Luv CHRISSYxx [pssst..check out my POTW at make it monday..whoo hoo.]

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  8. lozJuly 22, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Stunning card and scene Pia. Came over from MIM for a closer look..Loz

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  9. Lori AragonJuly 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Hi Pia! This is gorgeous! Makes me want to go on vacation :) I saw this card at MIM today!

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  10. Monika ReeckJuly 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    she is adorable and your color choice is totally lovely...love this and love all stamp you put behind her...really great card Pia..love this..

    I see your card on MIM hope you like to see back to my Blog...hugs, Monika

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  11. LaineJuly 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Fabulous detail and design Pia. Love the images and stunning colours.
    Laine
    xx

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  12. Elena V.July 22, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    wow! It's so cute! I love the colors!

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  13. Doris knippenenplakkenJuly 22, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Wow so beautiful coloured.
    Fun stamps fun colors.
    Beautifully done Pia!
    Greetings Doris

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  14. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Fab stamp again Pia and would love to get it myself, on the search. It makes an awesome and feminine card lots of style and elegant features on this card. love annie xx

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  15. Pat KJuly 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Fabulous card Pia...love the image and wonderful detail. hugs, Pat K x

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  16. RobinJuly 22, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    So gorgeous! I love the postcard you added. Thanks for joining us at Crafting When We Can and good luck! Hugs, Robin

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  17. MarliesJuly 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    A gorgeous card Pia! A perfect summer card and so very elegant. Fab colouring and the red dress realy stands out. hugs, Marlies

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  18. KraftyKoolKatJuly 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    This is an awesome pretty card sweetie. I adore the colours you have used and the image is great. The flowers really make it pop.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  19. Paper ProfusionJuly 22, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    C'est Chic! Très chic! Nicola x

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  20. downrightcraftyJuly 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    this is gorgeous hun and great colours
    Hugs Kate xx

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  21. Meihsia LiuJuly 22, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Oh, Pia, I love this card so much. The lady image is pretty and the color scheme is awesome! Thank you for sharing. :)

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  22. cotnobJuly 22, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    This is fabulous Pia, such a gorgeous image and lovely warm colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  23. UnknownJuly 23, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Fantastic image Pia which you've done an amazing job coloring. :) Love this card!

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  24. Patty Sue 2July 23, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Love this card! Thank you for ABC CHALLENGE. Good luck! I hope we will see more of your lovely work in our next challenge.

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  25. ShelbyJuly 23, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    What a wonderfully chic and elegant card! I love the pop of red you've used with her...looks fantastic.

    Shelby

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  26. Danielle VincentJuly 23, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Stunning card Pia. Such wonderful attention to detail in creating you scene. I Love her red dress.

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  27. Danielle VincentJuly 23, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Stunning card Pia. Such wonderful attention to detail in creating you scene. I Love her red dress.

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  28. sandieJuly 23, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    What a dreamy scene. I love that background and the vibrant red of the dress is stunning against this.

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  29. PeanutJuly 24, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    The ultimate in chic-ness, Pia! WOW! Love that image - what a stunning dress and the the background is so perfect. The perfect haute couture postcard!
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  30. JuliaJuly 27, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!

    My entries are #3, #4, #98, #152, and #154.

    I would love to have you visit my blogs: Paper and Scraps Creations by Julia and Me and Myself on the Dark… and become a follower.

    Hugs,

    Julia

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  31. SandyJuly 28, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    She's stunning. A beautiful card, Thanks for linking up with Make It Monday this week.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  32. PamiJuly 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Gorgeous card, what a fabulous image! Thanks for sharing with us at Pollycraft this week, good luck! Pami x

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  33. AmandaJuly 28, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Lovely Card and thankyou for sharing with us at That Craft Place. Good Luck and hope to see you again. Hugs Amanda

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  34. SandyJuly 31, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I love this card - such class!
    sandy

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  35. SkyeAugust 2, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Wow this if terrific. This has a real holiday feel to it. Love the colours and the flowers

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