Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Love Cats in Paris

Today's card is made without the use of stamps - I think it's been quite some time since I last made such a card. And I made it a shaker card, I love making these. I used a mix of purple sequins in combination with white stars, it's supposed to look like a starry night sky.
I added a die cut stitched frame, attached a silver die cut Eiffel Tower (Spellbinders) and a cat couple (Marianne) on top. The white papers have a striped structure, but it doesn't show up well in the photo. The purple DP is a leftover piece from my scrap pile - I'm trying really hard to use scraps rather than cutting up unused papers at the moment. I'm quite embarrased to admit I now have 2 XL sized boxes full of scraps, but it's how it is when you don't let much go to waste, lol.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - Purple + option love
2) City Crafter Challenge - #263 - Sequins
3) Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes or Twist of Die Cuts
4) Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
5) Crafty Creations - #290 Creatures
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37 comments:

  1. *Vicki*May 27, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Pia, this is such an adorable design!! Love the Paris theme and the star shaker background! So clever! :)

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  2. sandieMay 27, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    This is just amazing Pia. I adore the scene you have created. What a cool way to make a starry night. And great to see you at Ink x

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  3. Sue B May 27, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Oh Wow… this is gorgeous Pia… so elegant and classy! Love the night sky and the Eiffel Tower and Cat Couple are wonderful together! :-)
    Hope you're having a good week
    Big hugs, Sue B xx

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  4. LaineMay 27, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Stunning design and detail Pia. A lovely construction.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. JaceeMay 27, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Such a wonderful design Pia, I love this one.
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  6. MarinaMay 27, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Just spotted this in my blog feed and had to say- what a beauty! Very clever idea to use a shaker for the night sky.

    Then I saw you have entered it at Inkspirational - thank you!

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  7. Kirsty VittetoeMay 27, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    That looks awesome, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!

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  8. ChrissyMay 27, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    I love this one Pia..fabulous shaker and love your dies..what a wonderful design.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. Alice (scrAPpamondo)May 27, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    This card is just adorable, Pia!!! Your shaker-starry night sky looks so well in the stiched frame! And I can see the white texture of the background and the cats, a very elegant touch.
    I love cats (I have six, I live in country!)and this couple is very romantic in front of the Eiffel tower :)

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  10. HeatherMay 27, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    A fabulous shaker card Pia, I love the 'night' background and adorable kitties in Paris!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  11. lozMay 27, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Oh WOW!! I Love this card and the cute cats Pia..loz

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  12. Pat KMay 27, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Fabulous shaker card Pia. Wonderful Paris scene. xx

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  13. Monika ReeckMay 27, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Yayyy
    Purple card
    and I love your design
    I love that cat you know Pia
    Always love if you used it and I still have 2 times hehe will save it till the right time..
    Love your eiffel tower too..really creative shaker card Pia
    I adore this elegant card..will be a winner..for my eyes yes this is one of my fav card from you (Pia to have die cut machine is easy, we dont need any stamp...I think I want to have as my christmas card one die cut machine...:) )

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  14. SueMay 27, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    This is stunning Pia, a really wonderful shaker design, so stylish and elegant.
    Sue xx

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  15. TammyMay 28, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    OMGosh Pia, this is gorgeous!! What a fabulous shaker design and I love the dies you've used!
    Tammy x

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  16. Brenda's Card CornerMay 28, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    LOVE your card, Pia!! Shaker cards are so FUN! The cats and Eiffel Tower are perfect together!

    Brenda

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  17. SkyeMay 28, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    A wonderful card! The design is fantastic. Love the cat die

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  18. cotnobMay 28, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    A fabulous shaker card Pia, such a lovely romantic scene.
    Pauline
    x

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  19. Ros CrawfordMay 28, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful card!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at CCCB!!

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  20. chrissy xxMay 28, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Oh My! What a Wonderful design this is Pia..
    I LOve your colours and these two little cats are GORgeous!
    A card that could fit any occasion.
    Chrissyxx

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  21. megMay 28, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Beautiful card Pia, lots of romance here the cats the starry night and the Eiffel Tower, love it.

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  22. KraftyKoolKatMay 28, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    What a gorgeous card Pia and such lovely dies that you have used.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  23. Lau WMay 28, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    2 lovely cats in Paris, oh looooooove this card Pia ! A magical design !
    xxx

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  24. Pat (mspfd)May 28, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    This is a fabulous design. Love the cats!

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  25. MerviMay 28, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Wow stunning card, my favourites cats and Paris;-))m

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  26. scrappymo!May 28, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    This is so very fun and cute. I love your Parisian kitties!

    I am like you and have such a large scrap pile, I am always trying to use them up. I scrapbook too and that creates lots of scraps as well. The patterns are often too large for cards though!

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  27. aussie aNNieMay 29, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    How fabulous is this shaker cade, love the cats and whole concept Pia.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  28. SamraMay 29, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Thank you for joining CCCB this week!!
    Samra DT

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  29. Kim HegginsMay 30, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    I love Paris and your Eiffel Tower is so sweet with your pair of sweet kitties snuggling. Your sweet shaker is nice too with all those stars, simply fabulous!

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  30. ReginaMay 30, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    This is so gorgeous Pia! I love the shaker and the great dies! Perfect!
    Regina*

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  31. Danielle VincentMay 30, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    EEEEEeeee...this is AMAZING Pia! Love the dies and the depth you created. and the shaker element...wow! I have a rather large (ok huge) stack of scraps too :o)

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  32. crafty-stamperMay 31, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful elegant shaker card Pia and love the die-cuts
    carol x

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  33. Dora B.May 31, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    A lovely card. I especially admire your layout.

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  34. StellaMay 31, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    This is a fab shaler card; you nailed our theme. Love the cats! Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

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  35. Meighan WhellerJune 1, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Fabulous shaker card Pia. Love, love the die cuts!!! Meg

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  36. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Stunning. Gorgeous. I love it.

    Tammi
    Craft Your Passion GDT.

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  37. PeanutJune 9, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I can't help but think of the Lady and the Tramp... and I really really LOVE this card!
    x Asha

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