Wednesday, May 6, 2015

2015 Christmas Card #10


To avoid the last minute stress in December I try and make Christmas cards throughout the year. I should make an average of 3 cards a month to cover my needs, and with this card my stash of Christmas cards now counts 10.
This time I was inspired by Mynnette's card, choosing an image with wings and picking inspiration from the layout.
I paper pieced the image, made with a stamp from Marianne, and cut it with my Lawn Fawn stitched rectangle die. I also used a snowflake die and a stitched border die. The sentiment tag is from LOTV.

This card is for these challenges:
1) CASE-ing Christmas - CASE #18
2) Cut it Up - #70 Paper Piecing
3) Sparkles Forum Christmas - # 52 Tag, you're It!
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34 comments:

  1. Mynn xxMay 6, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Pia, this is SO gorgeous! I LOVE that fun owl, the beautiful paper piecing, and the clean design! LOVE! Thanks for joining us at CASE-ing Christmas! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  2. sandieMay 6, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Adorable Pia, my fav bit is the letterbox layering, that paper looks great x

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  3. SueMay 6, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    This is gorgeous Pia, I love the image, beautiful papers and fabulous layout.
    Sue xx

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  4. megMay 6, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Owls are one of my favourite birds Pia, I love what you have done with this stamp paper piecing the owl and postbox was a wonderful idea. Great card

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  5. aussie aNNieMay 6, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    STUNNING. Love the gorgeous paper pieced creation, the papers, image and beautiful colour tones....xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  6. Julie BMay 6, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Great paper piecing Pia, love the owl. :)

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  7. KraftyKoolKatMay 6, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Oh Pia I love this creation. He is so cute I have fell in love with him!!! You have brought him alive with your fabulous paper piecing and layout.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  8. cotnobMay 6, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    A wonderful Christmas card Pia, such an adorable owl - he looks fabulous paper pieced.
    Pauline
    x

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  9. Pat KMay 6, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Wonderful Christmas card Pia. Love your perfect paper selection making it so special...and that fabulous image of course...just great. hugs, Pat k x

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  10. LaineMay 6, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Fabulous owl creation Pia. Such a lovely card, image and detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  11. Lau WMay 6, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Oh love this cute owl ! Merry Christmas my friend ! ;-))
    I would like to make like you, ready for Christmas too...and for having no stress at the end of the year !
    The theme at Paper Creator is Animals, you can participate if you want :-)
    xxx

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  12. Alice (scrAPpamondo)May 6, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    You know that I love owls :) and this one is sooooo cute!! Love your paper piecing and the dp you used!! The stiched scallop border is just fabulous!
    You do well to be provident, Christmas come even very soon and there are always many things to do...!
    Hugs
    P.S. I have ordered the new bearings for my Bigshot and I'm waiting..

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  13. Sue B May 6, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Ooh this is gorgeous Pia… what a fab design! Love the paper piecing… the chevron paper pulls everything together beautifully! such a cute image! :-))
    Hope you have a good evening!
    Big hugs, Sue B xx

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  14. chrissy xxMay 6, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    A FABulous Fun Christmas card Pia..
    I LOve your image and the paper piecing is GOrgeous..
    Chrissyxx
    I'm on to No 11 which is less that usual. I'm blaming the Christmas Challenges that seem to have gone fortnightly lol x

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  15. CazroMay 6, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    A gorgeous fun card for Christmas time.
    So pleased you joined us at Sparkles Christmas. Caz

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  16. JaceeMay 6, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Thats a great image Pia, so cute, a really lovely festive card
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  17. ChrissyMay 6, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    I love your sweet little Owl Pia and fabulous paper piecing..such a cute Christmas card..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  18. Monika ReeckMay 6, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Pia
    another red and white cute Christmas card
    Loovee the image and your paper piecing that owl ooh so sweeet
    and nice colors too love that little leaves on your card in green and love all the embelishment..
    Pia I made one with red and white but not so adorable like yours and my son colored that image hihi
    hugs, Monika

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  19. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Hi Pia! This is just so cute! Love the owl and the red/white color combo! Awesome CASE of Mynn's card! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the CASE-ing Christmas Challenge! Hope to see you again!

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  20. Peggie Sue @ Maxx and BooMay 7, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Morning! What a wonderful card for the CIU challenge! Your owl is just adorable and I love your color choice! Thanks for playing along!

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  21. lozMay 7, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Very Cute card Pia..Loz

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  22. StephCMay 7, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    What a great take on Mynn's card this week! I love the paper pieced owl. Too cute. So glad you joined us for another CASE-ing Christmas card challenge! :)

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  23. AnonymousMay 7, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    It's a great idea and lots of fun to make Christmas cards throughout the year. This one's a keeper! So cute!

    Thanks for joining us for our Paper Piecing challenge at Cut it Up!

    Evelyn
    http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

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  24. TammyMay 9, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Gorgeous Christmas card Pia!! I love all of the paper piecing and the fab design!
    Tammy x

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  25. Scrapper69May 9, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Great idea to get a jump start on the holidays... Less stress is always good! :) Your card is so sweet! Thanks for playing along with us over at Cut it Up! Have a Great Day! :)

    Theresa (Cut it Up DT)
    Scrappers Anonymous

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  26. crafty-stamperMay 9, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Beautiful card and great image love the paper piecing
    Carol x

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  27. GerdaMay 10, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    What a adorable card!! Love that cute owl image you used!! Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenge!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  28. Kathy SchweinfurthMay 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    ADORABLE paper pieced owl -- love the paper you used!! Thanks so much for playing with us at Cut It Up!

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  29. LarelynMay 11, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    What a great idea getting ahead for the holidays and such a cute card. Thanks for playing at Cut it Up Challenges.
    Hugs,
    Larelyn

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  30. PeanutMay 13, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    A classy composition, Pia! The little birdie is just too cute!
    x Asha

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  31. scrappymo!May 14, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    Wonderful card Pia. Another fab image here!

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  32. Kim MMay 15, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    Such a cute and festive card, thanks for joining Cut It Up challenge.

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  33. MaryMay 16, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Very sweet little Owl and I love all the patterns used for this card. Your sweet little tag is the perfect addition. Thanks for playing along with this months Sparkles Christmas Challenge.

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  34. Kim HegginsMay 17, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    This is just about as adorable as they come. What a fabulous and festive little owl, so darn sweet.

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