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Thursday, June 6, 2019

Stripes and Christmas flowers

The number of Christmas cards I need increases from year to year, and I try to avoid having to making lots last minute. I’m no good at creating under pressure. So here’s another one done and ready.

The Art of Stripes: Over 30 ways to wear stripes: Amazon.co.uk: Hardie Grant, Libby VanderPloeg: 9781784881511: Books I was inspired by the book title for the stripes, and also the colors of the cover, although my DP is a much deeper red that the woman’s trousers. The poinsettias are a traditional Christmas element, but I feel that the look of the design is more modern than traditional? I cut the flowers from fun foam and added a few pearls and sequins.

This card is for:
The Library Challenge - The Art of Stripes
Happy Little Stampers Christmas - June - Anything Goes + Non-traditional
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - Garland, leaves or Christmas flowers  

23 comments:

Michelle said...

Absolutely stunning Pia - the die-cut flowers are gorgeous - Michelle x

Chrissy said...

Beautiful Pia, the flowers are gorgeous and I love the modern look..

luv CHRISSYxx

Dotty Jo said...

This is beautiful, Pia! Love how you used the stripes theme from Marina's challenge! Jo x

Tammy said...

What a gorgeous card! I love the rich colors and how you cut the poinsettias out of fun foam, they turned out amazing!

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Pia! BEAUTIFUL card! I've never seen one done like this, and the colors and design elements are melt-my-heart gorgeous, right down to the pearly flower centers! Lovely creation! hugs, de

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

I can't say if this card is more modern or traditional, but certainly it's gorgeous and (I don't know why) it remember me a solid family and a strong woman that keep all together. ...Fool, isn't it? :D
Love the deeper red frames with the stitched and scalloped borders, those white poinsettias and the striped background!
Hugs

meg said...

the modern twist you were looking for is a success Pia, the stripes sitting on the deep red are beautiful.

sandie said...

I am with you on creating under pressure! I adore how you layered up this die and that you kept it white, plus the subtle stripes are the perfect match.

Marina said...

Yes I agree that it's a modern style of poinsettia and looks great against the pink stripes.Thanks for joining The Library

Kim Heggins said...

Wow...this is such a beautiful card. Love your lovely flowers and leaves against your subtle stripes!

*Vicki* said...

Such a gorgeous card Pia! Really love the die flowers and the gorgeous details with the texture and setniment!!

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful Christmas card love the design and die-cut flowers
carol x

aussie aNNie said...

Pia this is lovely with the stripes in the background and white die cut flowers on the front. Lovely design.

Lisa Lynn said...

Pia, your card is gorgeous. Love the die cut.

Lena said...

Beautiful card. Love the white flowers on top of the frame. Simply gorgeous!
Have a wonderful day.
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Pia, gorgeous colours - very elegant.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

loz said...

Gorgeous card Pia..Loz

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at CCAYR, good luck!!! Amy DT

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Brilliant wok, Pia love the CAS look of this card, well done! Used die cuts skilfully.
Thanks for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x

{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
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Kath said...

A beautiful and elegant card - thank you for sharing at Christmas Crafts All Year Round.
Kath x

Monika Reeck said...

the flower really adorable against tht red Frame Pia
love the arrangement on your card
Stunning card
hugs
Monika

Deanne Saunders said...

Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is just gorgeous. I love that die cut poinsettia cascading from the top left corner. I love the way you placed the image as well. Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers June Christmas Challenge.