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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Inkspired by hearts

I wanted this card to be non cute, non pink and non masculine, and I wanted to make something different from what I usually make. I don't know if I succeeded with just that, but at least I had a fun time making this card, with the heart on the Inkspirational image as inspiration.
I've used 3 different DPs for this card - 1 for the background with golden music notes and 2 for the hearts  - I used an embossing folder to create the pattern on the large heart.  I added cream colored lace and leaves and a metal hair pin with butterfly. I've inked all edges with walnut stain, and I machine stitched around the card base with gold thread.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #2 Photo
2) Paper Creator's Crafts - #3 Love is all around
3) Brown Sugar - Butterflies
4) Flutterby Wednesdays - #222 Anything Goes
5) Craft Room Challenge - Valentines
6) The Squirrel and The Fox - #35 Anything Goes
7) Make it Monday - Anything Goes

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad you joined us at Inkspirational! This card is lovely! I love how you embellished with the lace and sheer leaves, and the little dragon fly adds just the right flare!
- Shauna

Unknown said...

lovely card!

sandie said...

Fabulous! I really like the embossed heart against the background paper. The metal hairpin is a perfect touch! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational. Hope to see you next week.

Sue B said...

Wow! this is gorgeous Pia… it's a work of art and very peaceful looking… so beautiful !! Love the embossed heart and the veined leaves against the black…. and the pretty butterflies !! they are all perfect … I love it!! :-)
Hope you have a nice evening!
Big hugs
Sue xx

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card Pia! Beautiful papers and a great design! I love this, so stylish!! hugs, Marlies

Wishcraft said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Pia! Love the soft colours and your details are so pretty :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Sue said...

I'd say you have succeeded Pia, this is stunning. I love the design and gorgeous colour scheme.
Sue xx

Unknown said...

A winner of a card Pia, the gorgeous Pin, leaves and embossed heart are divine. Great colours too...stunning...

Danni said...

Beautiful! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!

Joynana said...

Very pretty card, I love the music notes butterflies and the embossing. Thanks for joining us for the Brown Sugar butterfly challenge.

loz said...

Gorgeous card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

Shirley-Anne said...

Hi there Pia
Amazing card .Love the embellishing ..the lace, the leaves, the hearts and the butterfly with clip .
Shirley-Anne

Stamping Shanni said...

Pia - stunning card and beautiful embellishments. I love the leaf skeletons! saw this on MIM and wanted to take a closer look. So glad that I did - gorgeous.
Stamping Shanni

Patty Gorka said...

Love the lace, hearts, and butterflies! So very pretty!

Suzanne B aka brookfies said...

Pia - What an adorable card. I love the brown and touches of blue. Thank you for sharing with us at the Craft Room. Suzanne xo

Tracey said...

Pia this is just wonderful. I love the use of the hair pin embellishment. Thank you for sharing with us at The Squirrel and The Fox for our challenge this fortnight and good luck in the draw.
Tracey
x

Paper Profusion said...

Beautiful card Pia. Wonderfully designed and hair pin is divine. Nicola x

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness Pia you created such a beautiful card! Your paper choices are wonderful and I'm truly loving that embossed heart. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week! :)

Lau W said...

Ohhhh ! Love this card Pia ! wow ! Superb embellishments ! Wow, so nice design !
xxx

Faye said...

I think you pulled off what you wanted beautifully. The hearts look great, the colours are lovely and the lace and embossing give texture and depth. Fabulous. X

Debbie said...

Lovely card....
Thank you for joining us at Paper Creators Crafts
Hugs
Debbie

Andrea W said...

Gorgeous card Pia! I love the colours you used and the embossed heart is perfect! I popped over from Make It Monday.

Debi said...

this is a beautiful card, love the colours and the elements,thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi x

Faye said...

Fabulous card and colors Pia. I spotted this on MIM. Faye

Marina said...

This is an unusual and beautiful card. I love the recurring buterfly motif ( great pin) and the mix of pattern and texture.

Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Marina

Mynn xx said...

I think you definitely succeeded, friend! This is GORGEOUS--I really LOVE those leaves and your butterfly pin! Just beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at Inkspirational and hope you join us again SOON! :)

Jenée said...

WOW! Lovely card. Beautiful embellishments and the butterfly motif is stunning. Thank you for joining in this week's challenge at Flutter By Wednesday.

Deepti Stephens said...

but it turned out cute and gorgeous!!

Marjorie said...

This is just stunning Pia, know what you mean about trying something different. I think you have achieved what you wanted with this stunning card...
Also 'Thank You' for sharing it with us this week at 'Make it Monday'...
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Nikki Byrne said...

Beautiful card and die cuts, love the butterfly charm. thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-room challenge this fortnight and good luck. Hugs

NIKKI DT

cotnob said...

This is gorgeous Pia, I love the music notes backing paper and the embossing on the blue heart really makes it stand out.
Pauline
x

Meighan Wheller said...

Hi Pia, so glad you found our new challenge at Inkspirational and i LOVE your card. Fabulous design with the two hearts and the embossed butterflies. Great colour choice, great everything :) Hope you are well my friend. Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational Challenges... Meg

Lisbeth K said...

Herlighet for et nydelig kort!!! Rådigger hele designet, miksen mellom embosset papir og mønsterark... WOW, nydelig kort :D Tusen takk for at du deltar hos Inkspirational denne uken, håper du blir med oss igjen VELDIG snart :)

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles said...

This card that you entered for MIM is absolutely gorgeous. I think it my favourite of yours that I've seen so far. Good luck!

Lisa D.

SiskiyouSue said...

I saw this on MIM, it's lovely! I really love the unusual colors you have used.

Ruth M said...

That is one beautiful card Pia! Perfect touches and details - I especially love the leaves, lace and butterfly pin!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at Inkspirational & I hope you join us again very soon! Ruth x

NickScrapShack said...

I like this! Great work with the card. I love those big butterflies and the embossed hearts are great. Thank you for joining us at Brown Sugar - good luck!

Nick

scrappymo! said...

Wow...this is stunning. lots of comments on this one Pia...you have done well!
The gold stitching is such a nice finishing touch.

Scrappin Sista said...

Very nice card, thank you for playing along with Brown Sugar this week, we hope you decide to join us again!! Good Luck,
Alice B.

Karen said...

Fluttering in from MIM for a closer look... this is spectacular. Your work is always stunning, Pia. Thank you for the inspiration and the joy you always share. :o)

Hugs and blessings!

cebelica said...

Wow, this card is gorgeous. I love the music notes background and those butterflies. And the hearts too. And the lace. Heck, I love everything about it. lol Fab work! Hugs! xx