Saturday, February 15, 2014

Vintage Christmas Card with Nicecrane Image

Inkspirational has a bingo challenge this fortnight, and I decided to make a Christmas card with a Nicecrane image that can be found here. What I love about bingo challenges is that they force me to add more elements than I usually do, which I find quite challenging.

I used several dies for this card, two circle shaped ones, my newest set of Spellbinders, Labels 22, and pine branches from Cheery Lynn. For the snowflakes I used a punch.

I also used several stamps. I stamped postmarks on the background DP from Maja Design with a stamp from Kort&Godt. The postcard is from TPC Studio, I placed it onto a scrap piece of harlequin patterned DP. The tags are from LOTV.
Since I used rather dark colors for this card I think it needed a bit of sparkle. I've used Frantage Shabby White and Chunky White. As for embellishments I used 3 pearls and a pearl brad, and I attached a git metal charm to twine.


This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #50 Bingo (Pearls+Metal charm+Punches/Dies)
2) C.R.A.F.T. - #246 Christmas
3) Brown Sugar - #81 Use a Die Cut or a Punch
4) Card Makin' Mamas - Make It Sparkle
5) 4 Crafty Chicks - #181 Use Pearls
6) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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33 comments:

  1. downrightcraftyFebruary 15, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    how beautiful is this love the embellishments and the colour gorgeous
    Hugs Kate xx

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  2. SueFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Such a gorgeous card Pia, I love the image, beautiful detailing and wonderful layout too.
    Sue xx

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  3. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)February 15, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Gorgeous detail in your beautiful vintage card Pia.
    janex

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  4. chrissy xxFebruary 15, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    You know I LOve Christmas cards!
    What a sweetie this is! LOving all your papers Pia..Gorgeous tags and parcel! and the sparkle is so pretty.
    Chrissyxx

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  5. KraftyKoolKatFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    This is so beautiful, gorgeous image and fantastic layout. It is good to be challenged and get our minds working. Love the colours you have used.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    Xxx

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  6. Monika ReeckFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    I love the Post card stamp and the cute Lady Images and nice monochromatic cartd dear Pia...thanks for visiting me...Lovely card you made dear...hugs

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  7. ChrissyFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Another fabulous vintage card Pia..such a lovely image and love your design and colours.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. cotnobFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    This is a gorgeous vintage card Pia, I love the way you have framed your image and all of the fabulous details.
    Pauline
    x

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  9. WendyFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Gorgeous card again Pia! Your designs and layouts are just beautiful! Xx

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  10. UnknownFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful card with such a vintage feel, love nicecrane images too.xx

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  11. lozFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Fabulous vintage card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  12. scrappymo!February 16, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    I love the Old World Charm of this gorgeous card.

    This image is a sweetheart and love the postcard you stamped.
    The harlequin paper looks great here...totally suits the vintage look of this card.
    We are in the midst of a storm... the wind is blowing so hard and the rain is pelting the windows. We have the candles out just in case, and are just now sitting watching a show about your beautiful country!

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  13. JacquelFebruary 16, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    What a gorgeous vintage card Pia! I love the layout & added sparkle...it's truly lovely!!!

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  14. MerviFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Stunning card Pia, love all the layers and those cute little tags;-))m

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  15. LaineFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    A wonderful vintage style creation Pia. Love the colour palette and the so sweet main image and detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  16. sandieFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    fab vintage card Pia. I immediately spotted those gorgeous charms with the twine combo. Thanks for joining us at Ink x

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  17. Nicecrane DesignsFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Wowww,wowww,owww Pia, I am falling in lovw with your card,,,,,,,such a lot of stunning details,,,my friend, Love the vintage look you got,,,and your new spellbinders look great here working with my image,,,,, thanks for sharing it,,,,,,Yeahhhh

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  18. SkyeFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    A beautiful vintage card. Love the little charms and image. The layering is just perfect

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  19. TammyFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    WOW this is gorgeous Pia, I love that vintage image and all of your beautiful details!
    Tammyx

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  20. Karen DunbrookFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    gorgeous card...

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  21. SYLVIA-ANNEFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    I really love this vintage creation Pia - the combination of patterns, colours, shapes and texture work perfectly together. Fabulous!
    Sylvia xx

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  22. Faye Wynn-JonesFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    Stylish and elegant, I love it x

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  23. Lau WFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Oh wow ! you managed your challenge !! So wonderful card, i'm in love !
    xxx

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  24. TamieFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Wonderful vintage card! I love the image and how you incorporated the pearls to add even more pop! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks, pearls challenge.

    Tamie DT

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  25. Deborah WainwrightFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely card thanks foe joining us at craft challenge hugs Debs xx

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  26. Deepti StephensFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    I just love all the elements you have used on your card, the image is gorgeous and so is your card!

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  27. NonniFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Pia, your vintage card is just stunning! I love the monochrome color scheme and the beautiful embellies. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  28. carolFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    Wonderful card, thanks for sharing with us at CRAFT
    x carol

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  29. MelissaFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I love everything about this card. Great job.
    Thanks for joking us at CMM.

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  30. PeanutFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    That image is adorable, Pia and you've framed it beautifully with the SB die-cuts. Gorgeous!
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  31. Yvonne GarnerFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Oh Pia! This is just absolutely gorgeous. I love it. Thank you for faithfully joining us at Inkspirational!

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  32. MarinaFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Yes I also find that bingo challenges make me embellish more than I do normally. This is a beautiful vintage style card with just the right amount of sparkle. Thanks for joining us at inspirational. Marina

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  33. KarenFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful card, thanks for sharing with us in the brown sugar challenge.

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