Thursday, July 23, 2015

Dancing in the rain

Over at the Outlawz Twisted Thursday our optional challenge  twist this week is to make something with the.theme of water.
Our sponsor for July is Sami Stamps, and I used an image you can find over in the Sami Stamps store.

I colored the image using Promarkers and I used a white gel pen to make the flowers on her dress. There's a huge amount of glossy accent on the umbrella, I fussy cut the image and added foam under the umbrella's center to give it a bit of dimension, something you can't see in this photo but it looks quite neat IRL. 

The background is made using Distress Ink and a Tim Holtz stencil. I used another stencil with raindtrops, drew white lines and added glossy accent.
The sentiment is heat embossed with aged gold embossing powder, the stamp is from Kaisercraft.



This card is also for these challenges:
Sami Stamps - #27 Anything Goes 
Come and Get It - Combine 2 images
Sweet Stampin - No designer paper
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - #235 Stencils & Masks
Dream Valley Challenges - Embossing, wet or dry
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42 comments:

  1. PeanutJuly 23, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Such a clever design, Pia. Love the blue sunburst. You've got me humming that tune now... and probably for the rest of the day! :)
    xxx Asha

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  2. sandieJuly 23, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Love the mix of stencils and the addition of the white gel flowers. I love this sentiment, how true it is x

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  3. MarinaJuly 23, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Just a lovely card - it all goes together so beautifully - the stencilling is perfect.

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  4. megJuly 23, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful card Pia, full of texture when you zoom in you can see each layer clearly love it

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  5. SueJuly 23, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Such a fabulous card Pia. I love the sweet image and your background design is wonderful. The gold embossed sentiment looks so beautiful too.
    Sue xx

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  6. LaineJuly 23, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Fabulous image and detail Pia. Love this sweet creation.
    Laine
    xx

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  7. micheleJuly 23, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Fabulous card Pia :) Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

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  8. NonniJuly 23, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Wonderful card Pia! I lovw the image and your stenciling.

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  9. MerviJuly 23, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Fabulous card, stunning text, lovely image and gorgeous background, love it;-))m

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  10. BunnyJuly 23, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Great embossing and stenciling on this card. Love the rain drops. Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenge. Bunny DT

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  11. Alice (scrAPpamondo)July 23, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    A perfect scene for this message, Pia!!! And I think that the sentiment is a very important thing to remember always... You have made a wonderful card, the background is stunning with the double stencil and the raindrops look as true water!! The umbrella has a lovely 3D feel, I see it! Love the colours and the dramatic gold embossed sentiment!
    So... let's dance! :D

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  12. aussie aNNieJuly 23, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful. Fabulous creation, awesome embossed sentiment and gorgeous colours...
    {aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  13. *Vicki*July 23, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this card!! Love the image along with your sentiment!! One of faves!! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  14. lozJuly 23, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Fantastic card and sentiment Pia..loz

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  15. Lisa MincklerJuly 23, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Amen to that! That's one of my favorite sentiments and the way you've depicted the sentiment couldn't be more perfect. That hit of red in her dress looks fabulous!

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  16. Desire FourieJuly 23, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Wow Pia this is awesome stamping. Just love the inspirational wording and the very apt image to go with it.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  17. JaceeJuly 23, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Wonderful Pia, I really love this, fab image and a great sentiment
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  18. Mrs.BJuly 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia, love the background, perfect with the image and sentiment.
    Avril xx

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  19. ChrissyJuly 23, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    A brilliant card Pia..I love the background stencil and the sentiment is just gorgeous in gold and so neatly done..love the image with her glossy umbrella and flowery dress..just fabulous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. RachelJuly 23, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Love, love, love this card! Fab design and sentiment.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx

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  21. Frk. BogstadJuly 23, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Kjempefint kort :)
    Likar at der e samanheng mellom tekst og bilde ;)

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  22. cotnobJuly 23, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    A brilliant card Pia, the perfect sentiment and design for your fabulous image.
    Pauline
    x

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  23. crafty-stamperJuly 23, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia love the paper pieced image and brilliant embossed sentiment and stencil
    Carol x

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  24. TammyJuly 24, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    WOW what a fabulous card Pia! I love the image and that beautiful sentiment, awesome design!
    Tammy x

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  25. DonnaJuly 24, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    This is one of my all time favorite saying and your image and design are just stunning!!

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  26. Kim HegginsJuly 24, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    AMAZING card....simply amazing. I love that sentiment stamp, it is over the top fabulous and I just love how you used it too. Fabulous card Pia.

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  27. MaryHJuly 24, 2015 at 2:12 AM

    Lots of lovely details on this pretty card. The rays are great with the dimensional 'brolly, and what a good idea to add the foam in the center of the umbrella. The white gel flowers created so much interest on her dress & the subtle raindrops stenciling was so effective. And an absolute perfect sentiment for this card, and one we all need to remember! TFS & Hugs

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  28. Patricia St MartinJuly 24, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Pia, Thanks for the nice comment.. Love Love that great background what a great idea. Love the sentiment and the heat embossing in golf looks really nice. Hope your week has been good.
    Hugs, Pat♥

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  29. Brenda's Card CornerJuly 24, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    AWESOME card Pia!!

    Brenda

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  30. ImkeJuly 24, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Just amazing !!

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  31. Monika ReeckJuly 24, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    I am sorry Pia just look it today
    my son yesterday was 11 Years old
    we celebrate only me his dad and his son but no time to go to internet LOL
    this is so so cuuutee
    and so lever to make that raindrop I
    lovely sunrays look in blue..
    and that sentiment is to die FOR
    cool Rainy card its different than your style but I love this too.
    hugs, Monika

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  32. Monika ReeckJuly 24, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    I am sorry Pia just look it today
    my son yesterday was 11 Years old
    we celebrate only me his dad and his son but no time to go to internet LOL
    this is so so cuuutee
    and so lever to make that raindrop I
    lovely sunrays look in blue..
    and that sentiment is to die FOR
    cool Rainy card its different than your style but I love this too.
    hugs, Monika

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  33. CassJuly 24, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Fab card and fab sentiment.Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin'
    Cass xx

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  34. An Occasional GeniusJuly 24, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Pia, this is gorgeous. I love that sentiment & the image is so perfect with it. Thanks so much for playing along with Sweet Stampin' x

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  35. mixamatoastiesJuly 24, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Love this!

    Thanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin'.

    Susan

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  36. Judy McKayJuly 25, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Love everything about the card. Love the design and and the sentiment. Thank you for joining us at Come and Get It this week. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT

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  37. MelanieJuly 25, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    A lovely card!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our "combine 2 images” challenge over at Come and Get it & good luck in the draw.
    Hope to see you again in our next challenge as well…

    Hugs,
    Melanie
    (DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
    (DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
    (DT Come and Get It)
    (DT Crafty Friends)
    (DT Tuesday Throwdown)

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  38. Danielle VincentJuly 25, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Oh Pia...I always love your creations but every once in a while you make a card that makes my jaw drop and then I say "this is my new favorite". This is one of those times. This is just amazing! Absolutely LOVE everything about this fabulous card. Hugs D

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  39. N-EvaJuly 26, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Fabulous card!! The image is cute and colored beautifully. The design is fantastic... Thanks for playing with us at Dream Valley Challenges!
    Neva DT

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  40. SylviaJuly 26, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Pia, I just love this card. The bold gold greeting and the soft sunrays. Sylvia D.

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  41. Janet McLaughlinJuly 27, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Another stunning creation, Pia! I can't keep up with all the cards you make! They are all just wonderful!

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  42. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Oh Pia, I absolutely love this!!!! I have featured it on the Sami Stamps Facebook group. =)

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/618426274947087/

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