Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Christmas Card with a Valentine's Image


I loved this ADFD image from the minute I first spotted it and just had to have it! With Valentine's behind us I thought Iwould make a Christmas card with it. I think with the sparkly wings and red and white color scheme it works, but I'd love to hear your opinion about it too....
I colored the image using Promakers and the hearts have got a coat of glossy accent to them.
The stitched panels with red and white DPs have been on my desk for about 6 months now, and I've tried it with different images, but just couldn't find the right one, until today. I stamped a Christmas greeting and added 3 red heart shaped sequins and voilà!

This card is for these challenges:
1) Jingle Belles - Rudolph the *RED* Nosed Reindeer - use predominantly RED
2) Winter Wonderland - The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
3) Addicted to Stamps and More - #83 Holidays
4) 4 Crafty Chicks - #182 Things with Wings
5) Aud Sentiments Challenge - #100- Bingo (vertical middle row)
6) Fab 'n' Funky - #204 Spots or stripes
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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33 comments:

  1. MarinaFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    It works! I absolutely love the way you've positioned this image on the edge of the square - that stitching looks great. The stripes are reminiscent of candy cane and, with the sentiment, come Christmas no-one will know it was designed for Valentines.
    Marina

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  2. downrightcraftyFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    a beautiful Christmas card, thank you for joining us and preparing for that Special Time of Year
    hugs Kate xx
    Winter Wonderland DT
    ps I have some new release candy if you are interested :)

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  3. DoreenFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Love your gorgeous card,fabulous design.xxx

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  4. LaineFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Stunning design and detail Pia. Perfect for a Christmas card.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. PeanutFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    6 months? Well worth the wait, Pia! Every detail works beautifully together. The little cherub is just adorable!
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  6. Shirley-AnneFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    hi there Pia
    Love the paper combo, the beautiful image and your stitching too . Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .

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  7. Deepti StephensFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Merry and bright, love the darling image.. :)

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  8. Kelly D February 25, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Lovely card, love the image thanks for sharing with us at Fab n Funky Challenge Blog
    Crafty Hugs
    Kelly xxx

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  9. Lau WFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Oh great ! So lovely image and such a fab card Pia ! Love the glossy !
    xxx

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  10. JacquelFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I think it works pretty well Pia! It's as cute as can be & you've found more than one use for it....FAB thinking & card! I really like the colors you used as well as the layout!!!

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  11. KraftyKoolKatFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    This is fab sweetie and does work great for a loved one or close family friend for Christmas. Love those papers.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  12. Desire FourieFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Oh wow this is so beautiful. Just love how she is holding the hearts.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  13. lozFebruary 25, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  14. chrissy xxFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Yikes! You been saving for just the right card Pia..I LOve your design and this cute little cherub..LOving these hearts too.
    Chrissyxx

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  15. WendyFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Gorgeous card...Thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
    Wendy xx

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  16. DebiJFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Wow! What a fabulous & gorgeous card...just loving all your work you have done...very clever!.
    Thank you for playing along at 4 Crafty Chicks.
    Debi - GDT@4CC

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  17. cotnobFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    I think it makes a perfect Christmas card Pia, I love your papers and brilliant design.
    Pauline
    x

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  18. UnknownFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Beautiful card

    Love the image and the paper.

    Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

    Tracey

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  19. SmilynStefFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    What a clever take on a holiday card design ... so very glad you went *red* with us at jingle belles.

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  20. Danielle VincentFebruary 26, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Oh I LOVE that you made this into a Christmas card - how clever. Really gorgeous card and I can see why you want to use this as much as possible. Thanks so much for joining us this week at ATS&M.

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  21. Lori TurnerFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Love how you made this a Christmas card! Thanks so much for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week xoxox

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  22. LisaFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    it's totally gorgeous. love all the layers and stitching. works for me!

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  23. Monika ReeckFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Pia woow what a great idea using valentine Image for a christmas card..love the tiny heart...great colors too...I love this...hugs

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  24. Keti's ProjectsFebruary 26, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    This is a cute one.
    Hugs, Keti

    p.s. Came by from Make it Monday.

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  25. Lisa MincklerFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    If you can find a way to make an image even more versatile then I say go for it! Your valentine turned Christmas with hearts is a truly inventive and brilliant way of thinking. I love it Pia!!
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  26. WishcraftFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Ooh fab design Pia, lovely card :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  27. lauren bergoldFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    oh my gosh, what a gorgeous card, so intricate and elegant! also a fab take on our our "RED" fun at JINGLE BELLES! <3

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  28. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    You are so clever Pia, love the pairing of the two holidays. Fabulous card! Hugs, Lisa

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  29. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Pia this is adorable ;) Love the papers you have used and sweet little cupid! Thanks so much for sharing with us again at Addicted to Stamps and More. We sure hope to see you again soon!!!

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  30. Patricia St MartinFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Love these colors, the paper in the background is so striking. Darling image and the stitching is a wonderful touch.
    Hugs, Pat

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  31. SkyeMarch 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    A lovely card. Neat idea to use the image for Christmas, it works well. The image is very sweet and I like you dp

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  32. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    fabulous images used and that stipe paper is stunning..love the stitching.x

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  33. scrappymo!March 3, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    This would so wonderful to give a special guy...husband, partner...
    Love your pretty romantic Christmas Card!

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