Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Try It On Tuesday - Animals (Wild or Pets)

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another fantastic challenge over at Try it on Tuesday. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the last challenge, there were so many fantastic entries, wow!

For today's challenge our theme is ANIMALS (WILD OR PETS). Easy right ladies! Here is my make.



The snowflakes and trees were cut out from Tim Holtz Snow Flurries and Tim Holtz Holiday Joy.

TOP TIP: To get that soft rustic 3d look try layering Ranger Embossing Puffs. I put 3 layers to give the trees a 3d look. Then I added a touch of Ranger Copper embossing powder and a touch of Frantage.


The background pattern was done with Crafter's Workshop Quatrefoil stencil and my home-made glitter paste. You can find the tutorial for that HERE. I sprinkled a little Frantage on to give it a more snowy feel.

TOP TIP: To create a matching snowflake, cut out a second snowflake border from the Tim Holtz Snowflake Flurries die then using some scissors, separate the large snowflake from the border. I rounded off the edges and tucked the bottom under the trees so you can't even tell it's not a full snowflake.


TOP TIP: When using Frantage, your best result is to heat from underneath. This works great for large panels but for smaller pieces it blows off. Try placing your fancy shapes (like my snowflake border) on a thin piece of copy paper before going at it with the heat gun...it won't blow away!!


The winter scene was built using a few different stamps from the Artistic Outpost Mid Winter stamp set. I used Archival ink Coffee and then coloured it in with a white Gelly Roll pen.

I put Stampendous White Frantage around the outside of the image to give it a snowy appearance.


I am entering my card into the following wonderful challenges:



That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. I read and appreciate every single one! If you have any questions, please let me know.


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92 comments:

  1. sirkkisSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Oooh, this is enchanting card, Pamellia. Love all fabulous embellishments, layers.... all! And on the top of course the reindeer. You really are a master to create these wonderful crafthings. Thanks for the tips, too.

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      Thank you so much Sirkkis! You are such a sweetie! hugs :)

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  2. chrissieSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    This is very beautiful with wonderful ideas

    Thank you for the tips

    Love Chrissie x

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks Chrissie, I hope they are helpful! hugs :)

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  3. SamraSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Oh my gosh Pamellia! You did it again! Topped off previous project and added so much funk into Christmas! Not only that I simply LOVE your creation, I also learned so much from it! You are a GENIUS! Your projects are ready to be displayed in museum of art, since this is not just card making my friend, you turned it into ART! Till your next show stopper, big hugs :)

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:15 AM

      My day is off to a running start thanks to your wonderful comment Samra! You bring a little joy to me every morning! Thanks for the heartfelt compliments! big crafty hugs my friend :)

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  4. Bee and DeeSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Love it, this is a brilliant project and great tutorial notes, hugs Bee

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  5. wannabcre8tiveSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Your card is fabulous. I love the image and you always add the best details. I can't even imagine how long it took you to make this masterpiece.

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Thank you so much Shirley! I think this card only took me about 3 or 4 hours. If it wasn't for drying time of the paste, I could have done it in even less time. hugs :)

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  6. CecSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I am in total agreement with Samra - you are a GENIUS - and I consider you a celebrity (wink, wink). This is over the top shabby gorgeous and full of so many wonderful techniques. Love the neutral earthy palette. Thanks for the tips - it is like having my own personal instructor.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Oh Cec, you make me blush! What a wonderful compliment, thank you so much! big bear hugs to you :)

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  7. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    You totally rocked our challenge at TTT. I love the gorgeous layers on your stunning card. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday!

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      Thanks Lisa, I had a lot of fun with this one! hugs :)

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  8. MAXymalnie PapierowoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Very beautiful and very winter card.
    White color and a gingerbread brown look very festively.
    The smell of Christmas...
    :)

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      Gingerbread, I never thought of that. HA! Thanks Max! hugs :)

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  9. zandraSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Love your take on the challenge with all the layers and texture, so pretty.
    Hugz, Z

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  10. Becca CrugerSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Your work is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on your win in the Mixed Media Card challenge. It was much deserved - your card was stunning!

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:45 AM

      Thank you Becca, for the wonderful compliment and for the congratulations! hugs :)

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  11. MargikSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Wonderful card with beautiful embellishments and great texture. Mar x

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks Mar! I wish you could feel that fabulous puff powder, it's an excellent texture to the touch! hugs :)

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  12. Mary ElizabethSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    So very gorgeous. Love the sparkle. Love the very natural winter feel to this. -- Mary Elizabeth

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:13 PM

      Natural wintery feel, I like it! Thank you Mary Elizabeth! hugs :)

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  13. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Lovely! Gorgeous creation! Love the browns. Sorry I'm coming over so late, had to go to the Dr with Chloé. She's been having just over 39•C temperatures. I'm so tired, not slept..
    Congratulations on your win at the MMCC!! Big thumbs up xx

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Oh my goodness, that is quite the fever! Hope she's feeling better soon. Big hugs my friend! :)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    What a beautiful creation Pamellia!! LOVE your Mixed Media cards!

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Thank you Charlene! I'm becoming quite addicted to mixed media! hugs :)

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  15. Nikki ActonSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful composition and layers. And of course I love your colour choices! Nikki xx

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  16. JaceeSeptember 30, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful, love the colour, great work!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:16 PM

      Thank you Jacee, for all of your wonderful comments! hugs :)

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  17. cotnobSeptember 30, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    This is stunning Pamellia, so many gorgeous details - I love all of the sparkle and your fabulous reindeer.
    Pauline
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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:16 PM

      Aahhh, thank you so much Pauline! Christmas and sparkle go so well together, don't they! ha! hugs :)

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  18. Juliz Design PostSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Stunning winter card, love your layers and textures. The glitter looks superb a lovely crisp icy feel.
    Julie x

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you so much Julie! What a wonderful compliment! big hugs :)

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  19. Jacki DanielsSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Another stunning creation everything about is beautiful so much detail
    Jacki x

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:19 PM

      Thanks Jacki! Missing you here in blog land, hope to see you again soon! hugs :)

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  20. Inky and Quirky DesignsSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Wish I could just walk right into this card Pamellia....a real Winter Wonderland. It's breath takingly beautiful and soooooo Christmassy. You really do rock the crafting world with your creations :))

    Extra big hugs
    Donna xxx

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 5:08 PM

      Aahhh, thank you so much Donna! What a lovely compliment! big hugs :)

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  21. Evil EdnaSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    this is just stunning.EE

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  22. MeggymaySeptember 30, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    An absolutely stunning card. Beautiful images and layering, in a word...Wow.
    Yvonne

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you for the wow, Yvonne! That means a lot to me! hugs :)

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  23. Sally DodgerSeptember 30, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, I think this must be my favourite Christmas card... Ever. Just amazing and thanks for sharing this work of art with us. Sally D.x.

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:01 PM

      Aahhh, thanks Sally! You are always so generous with your praise! big hugs :)

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  24. Mrs.BSeptember 30, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Fabulous card Pamellia. Love all the layers and textures and it's a gorgeous image.
    Avril xx

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  25. massofhairSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    So many layers of fluff and texture here Pamellia, a STUNNING card which would be out on show every year if it was mine :-) xxx

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      haha. What an amazing bit of praise! Thank you Mo! hugs :)

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  26. pearshapedcraftingSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Wow! Wow! and Wow again!!! You just keep creating such wonderful art! This is just gorgeous…..I want to be inside your card!!! Chrisx

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    1. PamelliaSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:04 PM

      Aahhh, thank for all of the wow's Chris! You are so sweet! If you come home for Christmas with me, you might very well end up inside a very similar scene! haha! big hugs :)

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  27. Sue Lelli September 30, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! LOVE the glitter and the pom poms and the deer! FAB!

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:21 AM

      Thank you Sue! I don't use that pom pom trim enough, it's so much fun! hugs :)

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  28. nattybootsOctober 1, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    This is a work of art ,what a fab creation, i love it all the layers colours and textures ,ahhh superb .
    Happy Wednesday to you Pamellia .
    Elaine H X

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:23 AM

      Thank you Elaine! Wow it's Wednesday for you already, it's still Tuesday for me! hugs :)

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  29. aussie aNNieOctober 1, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    Stunning design and brilliant colours. Loving the texture and layers Pamellia...how do you do it....so beautiful and gorgeous and divine....I look hard at what you do and would never be able to do similar...you are a true artist.xxxx
    The Journey is the Start

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:24 AM

      Aahhh, thank you so much Annie! That's how I feel about your beautiful cards and colouring! big hugs :)

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  30. MRS DUCKOctober 1, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    Hi Pamellia
    Beautiful frosty winter scene. Embossing puffs sound very interesting, like some sort of crafty breakfast cereal lol!
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:25 AM

      haha, wouldn't want to eat it though! Thanks Ang! big hugs :)

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  31. cebelicaOctober 1, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    I think I shoudn't be visiting your blog anymore, because each time I'm here I see a new die or stamp or another craft supply that I "need" and my vallet isn't too happy about it. lol Just kidding, of course I will keep visiting (regardless what my vallet says :P). Gorgeous Christmas card in beautiful earth tones. Hugs! xx

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:26 AM

      Thanks Maja! I completely agree and the same thing happens to me when I visit other blogs. My wish list is getting out of control!! lol big hugs :)

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  32. yyamOctober 1, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Love the textures and sparkle! :)

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  33. Valerie-JaelOctober 1, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Wonderful card, love the frosty look! Hugs, Valerie

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  34. KateOctober 1, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Your card has such a beautiful soft elegance to it! You've captured the beauty of the season in your gorgeous snowy scene. Thanks for the tips too. I haven't heard of embossing puffs before. I love the look!

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 1:58 PM

      Thanks Kate! Odd thing, I ordered the puffs by accident...best accident ever! Great product! hugs :)

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  35. Dee's Craft RoomOctober 1, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Great Christmas card, fabulous vintage look and wonderful layout.

    Dionne xx

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 1:58 PM

      Thank you so much Dionne, for all of your wonderful comments! big hugs :)

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  36. TammyOctober 1, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    WOW this is absolutely stunning Pamellia! I love the gorgeous winter scene you've created! Beautiful colors and details!
    Big Hugs, Tammy

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you so much Tammy! This is my first entirely kraft card! I think I should use it more often! hugs :)

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  37. FabiolaOctober 1, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    merveilleuse création Pamellia, j'adore, elle est tellement féerique, merci de jouer avec nous chez CSAYL, biz

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    1. PamelliaOctober 1, 2014 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you so much Fabiola! I've missed you! big hugs :)

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  38. RuthOctober 2, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Isn't this fabulous, the White etching effect, beautiful Kraft colours......must get my frantage out again and have a play! Ruth x

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    1. PamelliaOctober 2, 2014 at 5:06 AM

      Thanks so much Ruth! I just love my Frantage, need to grab some more colours, I think! big hugs :)

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  39. Ros CrawfordOctober 2, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Simply lovely!! ... Not that your card is simple ... Oooh no! A rustic charm if ever there was one!

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    1. PamelliaOctober 2, 2014 at 7:02 AM

      Rustic charm...I like that! Thank you so much Ros! hugs :)

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  40. Kathy/NorthCarolinaOctober 2, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    This is a magical scene! I love the way the white elements pop off the kraft background. Your ability to create a scene, a mood, a harmonious composition never ceases to thrill me! I did chuckle at the tip about heating Frantage elements from underneath. Yeah, been there. done that!

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    1. PamelliaOctober 3, 2014 at 6:11 AM

      Wow Kathy! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments! I just love when you visit! Happy weekend to you! hugs :)

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  41. AnonymousOctober 3, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    a winterdream is coming true!!!!

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  42. Rebecca BradshawOctober 5, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    Absolutely stunning, such a beautiful winter scene! I love the image and neutral tones. The snow effect looks brilliant too. Hope you're having a lovely weekend! :) x
    Rebecca.

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    1. PamelliaOctober 5, 2014 at 8:02 AM

      Thank you very much Rebecca! big hugs and happy weekend to you! :)

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  43. crafty-stamperOctober 5, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Absolutely fabulous I love the image and die-cuts and I absolutely love how you put your layers together -brilliant texture
    Carol x

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    1. PamelliaOctober 6, 2014 at 6:35 AM

      Thank you so much Carol, for all of your lovely comments! big hugs :)

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  44. Felix the Crafty CatOctober 5, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Gorgeous card Pamellia, the colour scheme works so well, love it, Angela x

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  45. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonOctober 10, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Hi Pamellia....I have to say this is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Love every layer, every detail, all the glitter...EVERYTHING!!! WOW!! Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays for our "Kraft" challenge.

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  46. Bettina L.October 13, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    So beautiful. Love all the browns and the details with the frantage, embossing, layers and snowflakes. Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope to see you back tuesday for a new challenge. Bettina DT Member at Top Tip Tuesday xx

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