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Sunday, January 5, 2014

My first Christmas Card of 2014

My New Year's resolution is to use more of the stuff I've already got in my stash. My stash includes lots of washi tapes. Love the tapes, but what to do with them? This week's sketch over at 52CCT seemed perfect for using some of those tapes.

I used a DP from Authentique for my background. I mounted the panel on foam.The stamped sentiment is from Panduro, a calendar gift from my sister a year ago. I chose to heat emboss it with silver glitter powder. I also used a silver thread for the stitching around the edges. 3 rhinsestones and that's about all I needed to make my card.

This card is for these challenges:
1) 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Sketch
2) Christmas Card Challenges - #6 No Coloring
3) Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - January Christmas Anything Goes
4) Make it Monday - Anything Goes

38 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Wonderful. Love the unusual monochromatic colouring and the touches of bling.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Lisa Minckler said...

Now YOU are truly inspiring. It just got over and you've hit the ground running full force! More power to ya chica...I'm impressed and your card is GORGEOUS. Love that use of Washi tape. I feel guilty now, I can feel mine staring me down right now, saying..."Lisa.....don't let us dry rot in this bowl...use us!!!"
hugs!

cotnob said...

This is a fabulous card Pia, I have loads of washi tape and never use it! I love your heat embossed sentiment and stitched edges.
Pauline
x

Sue said...

This is gorgeous, I love the colours and beautiful sentiment.
Sue xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

Well done on getting those Christmas cards started. Love the colours and layout of this one sweetie.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

sandie said...

You know I don't have any washi tape as I thought I might not use it! And a Xmas card, you are enthusiastic! This is a great CAS design and I am loving the colours of all the cards I have seen of yours today!

Laine said...

You are starting early Pia, looking forward to seeing further stunning Christmas 2014 creations. I have Washi Tape and never know what to do with it, thank you for the inspiration.
Laine
xx

Joey said...

Pia this is fabulous, beautiful make. Joey xx

Jacquel said...

Gorgeous CAS style card Pia! I love your background & the stitching is perfect...very nice!

Wendy said...

Very elegant and stunning card Pia! xx

Unknown said...

Lovely simple card Pia, you come up with the best of these...The stamped sentiment is gorgeous and lovely Authentique papers, which i love, as your background...the stitching looks awesome with a few blings.xxx

loz said...

Gorgeous card and great use of washi tape Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

Peanut said...

This is gorgeous, Pia. I'm really loving the colours. This card exudes sophisticated elegance! It's stunning!

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card!! Very elegant! A lovely stamp and the silver thread for your stitching is a good idea! Beautiful made! hugs, Marlies

Redanne said...

This is such a beautiful and elegant card, love the sentiment, it looks so pretty. Well done for using up some of your stash, it is my New Year's resolution too, whether I can stick to it is another thing entirely..... Anne x

Jacqueline said...

A really lovely card - thanks for playing along this week at 52CCT, Happy New Year - Jacqueline xx

Hazel said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful card for CCAYR January anything goes challenge - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, CCAYR design team - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for January - I'd love to see it there too. x

Lau W said...

Superb card, so elegant !
your good resolution is fantastic, I should do like you :-)
Have a nice day !!
xxx

julie_woolston said...

Beautiful card Pia, popped over from MIM.
Hugs Julie xxx

Unknown said...

It's so elegant Pia! Love the colors and the beautiful image on that die. Very pretty!!

Frk. Bogstad said...

Eg ante ikkje at det kunne bli so flott med grått og litt kvitt :)
Også her veldig stili' med sykant rundt :)

chrissy xx said...

JUst GORgeous! LOving your colours Pia..Never make New Year's resolutions lol..can't keep them..
Chrissyxx

Mynn xx said...

Just lovely, Pia! I adore the gorgeous monochrome!!! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :) HUGS and hope you join us again soon! Mynn xx

Darnell said...

Wow, that is a cool sketch to use for using up Washi tape, Pia!! I think I'm going to be coming to your site for sketch challenge information!! Hugs, Darnell

scrappymo! said...

Beatuiful monochromatic card, Pia. It is very elegant looking. Love the washi tape on this..great idea. I have a wee bit of it and never use it...think I will give this a go as it is so stunning.

Shelby said...

Love your take on the sketch and your design is awesome.

Shelby

Danielle Vincent said...

Oh my Pia - how elegant!! I love the colors you've used. This sketch is perfect for using up some washi tape, and you've done it beautifully. Thanks for joining us this week at 52CCT!

downrightcrafty said...

how gorgeous love this one a great piece
Hugs Kate xx

Shirley-Anne said...

Hi Pia
beautiful , elegant Christmas card .Love the use of washi tape
hugs Shirley-Anne

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Pia, just popping in from CCAYR to say thanks for joining in with the challenge with this lovely card. Love your design and the love focal point, fab glitter, good luck with the challeng, Kate x

Donna said...

Absolutely gorgeous! We have the same goal this year! I've organized my room so I can use what I have hopefully with ease. Visiting from MIM. Donna

PinkyLisasInkyCrafts said...

Lovely clean and simple card in such lovely dark tones.
I wish I could stick to using more of my stash, but I won't lie, I won't lol

<3 & hugs
Lisa xxxx

Deborah Frings said...

Fabulous - love the monochromatic theme and the stitched border. Beautifully elegant. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!

lalkygirl said...

What a fab card ,love the CAS design and colour combo
Thanks for joining us at MIM and good luck
Tracey x

Crafting with Darcy said...

Great looking card and love your use of washi tape! I saw it on Make It Monday!
Hugs
Darcy

Louise van Vuren said...

You're so right, the sketch is perfect for washi tape- great card thanks for playing along with us at 52 CCT
Louise xx

Anne said...

Gorgeous design and perfect for our Christmas Card Challenge. Thanks for joining in and hope to see you again soon. Hugs x

Deepti Stephens said...

Beautiful papers and beautiful washis. This card is so elegant.. :)