I'm back with some more birthday cards today. I would like to say thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful birthday wishes, both here on my blog and by email. It was just so nice to hear from everyone!
This first card is one that I made for my bloggy friend Maja, you probably know her as Cebelica. It has safely arrived to her, so it's ok to show you now. I have never had the honour of meeting Maja in person, but through blogs and emails, I have come to know her as a sweet, smart, funny and super talented young lady. You can find her gorgeous creations at My Little World.
The background was made with a variety of DecoArt paints and Crackle texture paste and a Prima Flourish Damask stencil to add the design.
The flowers were made from a poinsettia die and coloured with Tim Holtz Bundled Sage. The butterfly and corner piece were made from crafter's clay and Martha Stewart molds.
The frame die is from Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles, the leaves are Spellbinders Create-a-Carnation, the bird stamp is from Kaisercraft and the sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations All Seasons.
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I DID NOT MAKE THE FOLLOWING TWO CARDS
I was a super lucky girl this year!! I received two beautiful birthday cards in the mail that I was not expecting at all! My friends don't send me birthday cards any more, they say it's embarrassing to send me a store bought card...so this was a real treat for me this year!
I would like to thank Maja for sending me this gorgeous birthday card!
There are so many details in this card, I can't begin to point them all out. I can only say...zoom in and check it out. Three are pearls and stitches and doilies and pins and glitter and butterflies and and and...isn't it amazing! Her Magnolia image is coloured so beautifully, I could stare at this card for hours! Thank you so much Maya, you really put a smile on my face! :)
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I would like to thank Kim Reygate for sending me this stunning birthday card!
Kim is one of my co-teamies over at Crafty Cardmakers and More. I was just so thrilled to open this envelope and find such a fabulous card inside! Kim is such a talented lady, I really hope you will hop on over and give her some bloggy cheer! You can find her at Kim x.
There are so many luscious layers on this card and most of them were done from scratch, just like mine!! This top layer, how I wish you could touch it! It has an amazing texture to it! Those matching buttons...I don't know how she did those, but wowsers, they are fantastic! Thank you so much Kim, you really made my day!
Feminine perfection Pamellia, such a very pretty card with so much care and attention paid to each and every aspect. It is your attention to detail that makes all of your creation so wonderful. Can see why your friend was so thrilled to receive this.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a happy day and received such fab cards :-) xxx
Aahhh, thank you so much Mo, you are just such a sweetheart! hugs :)
DeleteThanks Pamellia, I'm so glad that you liked your card, it was my pleasure to send it to you. hugs Kimx
ReplyDeleteIt's encased is a clear box, on my display shelf in front of my desk for everyone to see! Thanks again Kim! big hugs :)
DeletePamellia, your card is stunning! Flourish Damask stencil with crackle paste looks amazing! The flower arrangement is absolutely to die for and your card would not be your card without scrumptious shabby bow! This card is such a holiday for my eyes! I bet Maja was thrilled to see you card in mail!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner my friend! Till your next wonderful creation, big hugs :)
Thanks for my daily dose of sunshine Samra! I look forward to the weekend so we have time to catch up! Until then, super big hugs! :)
DeleteOooh Pamellia, your card is like a beautiful dream, so delicate and sofly coloured. Gorgeous work and design, again. I envy Maja who receives this perfection:)
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Thank you kindly Sirkkis! big hugs :)
DeleteI think this one is my favourite Pamellia,it's mouthwatering in all its glory. Beautifully made and wow your friend is very lucky to have that beauty come through her door :) gorgeous and wonderfulness again
ReplyDeleteExtra big hugs
Donna xxx
Aahhh, thank you Donna! crafty hugs to you :)
DeleteGorgeous card Pamellia so lovely with the yellow tones.
ReplyDeleteHugs Veerle ;-)
Thank you Veerle! hugs :)
DeleteStunning card! I'm sure your friend adores it! I've been meaning to ask you (and keep forgetting..obviously) if I can share the one you sent me? I haven't put it away yet, it's still sitting pretty in my living room :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment,.. to answer your question... tyvek is a synthetic material that doesn't like heat. It bubbles, it shrinks like plastic etc... you can colour it with anything, heat it with a tool or an iron to bubble it up and then use it in a mixed media project or whatever else you can come up with... like me and my pendant :) You can cut it like a normal paper first then play with it... it's not expensive... some people even cut up tyvek envelopes. I think some protective suits are made of a tyvek material... anyway, here's a link to the UK amazon so you might find it somewhere too... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyvek-55-gsm-Bumper-sheets/dp/B004UQXHXC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415285075&sr=8-1&keywords=tyvek
Hope this helps! :)
Hugs,
Ingrid xxx
forgot to say... oooh, nice blog banner! ;) xxx
DeleteThank you so much my crafty friend! Yes of course, share away...I would be honoured! Thank you so much for the link, I am going to check it out right now! big hugs :)
DeleteThank you for the kind words about my winter banner! hugs :)
DeleteI love the green and white card, the colors are so soft. Very feminine. The birthday cards from your friends are so different in style but both are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marci! hugs :)
DeleteHi Pamellia,
ReplyDeletewhat a very beautiful and girly creation. I bet she loved it.
Belated Birthday wishes to you.
Your cards sent you are wonderful.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Thank you so much Jenny! big hugs :)
DeleteI would love to be on your birthday card list, your cards are truly stunning and your attention to detail is amazing. A truly beautiful card, exquisite. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet Tracy! Thank you very much! hugs :)
DeleteYour blog looks stunning now! And this card...wow, Pamellia. One lucky friend...hope to be in that list some day! Belated wishes Pamellia..wishing you loads of color and creativity through the year and loooots of happiness. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for noticing my new banner, I wanted something more wintery and less pink garden-ish! Thanks for all your wonderful compliments Rupa, I so appreciate hearing from you! hugs :)
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card. Love the colour palette and your flowers are to die for. Also love the new blog header. I need to update mine when I get a minute - hmmm wonder when that will happen :)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cec
Haha, I guess I will just start hounding you to get it done then?? lol Thanks Cec! hugs :)
DeleteSuch a beautiful fresh look to this wonderful masterpiece Pamellia!! Belated Birthday wishes too xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah, for the kind words and the birthday wishes! hugs :)
DeleteHi Pamellia, a stunning card, love all the detail and the colours are beautiful. The flowers are brilliant never would have thought they were from the poinsettia die!!!
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday Wishes, your cards are beautiful, definitely keepsakes.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you so much Jacquie! I appreciate the birthday wishes and the wonderful compliment! big hugs :)
DeleteYour card is stunning Pamellia. The colours are gorgeous, your flowers are amazingly beautiful and all the detailing is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe cards you have received are gorgeous too, I am sure you will treasure them.
hugs Sue xx
Thanks Sue! You're right, I do treasure them, these are my first ever handmade cards that I have ever received, so they are up on my display shelf! big hugs :)
DeleteSooooo..... I was thinking of what I wanted to do with a few spare moments and I couldn't think of anything more pleasant than a cup of tea and a visit to your blog!! This card is fabulous, Pamellia!! The texture, layering, color palette, and of course the fabulous handmade flowers!! Everything is so feminine and delicate. I still have to go check out the card you made for Cec, but I already had a glance and can see it is over the top lovely. You have more crafty mojo than anyone I know!! Thank you so much for sharing your creations and brightening my afternoon!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Nancy
Oh boy Nancy, you are giving me a big fat head! Thank you so much for dropping in and for always leaving such extra kind comments! I do truly appreciate hearing from you! big crafty hugs :)
DeleteBeautiful card from you, and you received some lovely cards, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Valerie! hugs :)
DeleteAwww, I'm blushing here! :)
ReplyDeleteAren't I one extremly lucky lady?! Not only that I am the proud owner of this gorgeous card, I am also super lucky to have such a sweet friend!
I've already told you that I think this card it the best of the best. Just look at all those gorgeous flowers, beautiful details ... Brilliant! It has a special place on the shelf in my craft corner so everybody can see it. :D I was VERY happy when I received it - it got me smiling from ear to ear. THANK YOU!!!! <3
Extra big hugs to you! xx
Aahhh, aren't you just such a dear!! I'm so glad you liked it Maja and Happy Belated Birthday! big hugs :)
DeleteThank you!! :D xx
DeletePamellia, I wish I could properly express to you how much I treasure your creations... and even more, your lovely self! I am so blessed to know you! And I am struggling to see how I missed your birthday... I don't know how that happened, but I'm delighted to hear it was a beautiful day! Sparkly birthday hugs and wishes to you, Pamellia! And now, about your masterpiece... it is a work of art, filled with the beautiful textural detailing that I adore from you. Your designs are always spectacular, each one filled with the sweetest adventures. I love your flower cluster and the crackled texture paste. The beauty is overwhelming in the best possible way. :o)
ReplyDeleteThe cards from your friends are stunning, in design and heart! It is clear how much they appreciate you and I'm delighted you received such beautiful handmade creations. I'm sending lots of love to you and your precious friends, too! Have a wonderful day. :o)
Hugs and blessings,
Karen
Wow Karen, I won't even be able to fit my head through the door now! You are so generous with your praise, I really do thank you for always putting a smile on my face just when I need it the most! Thanks and super big hugs to you :)
DeleteDear Pamellia, I love your creations so much!!! I'm so sorry I'm late, but I want to say Happy Birthday!!! :) I love to follow your sweet blog!!! Big hugs, xoxo
ReplyDelete~Olga Kovalchuk
http://by-cataleya.blogspot.ru/
Thank you so much Olga! You are such a sweetheart, I appreciate all of your wonderful comments! big hugs :)
Deleteso beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks hun! hugs :)
DeleteThis is stunning Pamellia! I love the soft colors and your gorgeous flowers!! The seam binding color is beautiful! Happy belated Birthday, I hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Tammy
Thank you so much Tammy, for the belated birthday wishes and for the kind words! big hugs :)
Deletea beautiful card. happy belated birthday xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Sherryn! hugs :)
DeleteHope you had a lovely birthday Pamellia. Gorgeous card for Maja, you always put so much gorgeous detail into your work. Love that card by Kim, she has a real eye for colour, love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, Angela x
Thanks Angela! I had a great day actually, spent most of the day crafting...ha! big hugs :)
DeleteNo surpeise there then lol!
Deletehaha, that's exactly what my hubby said! :)
DeleteBelated Birthday wishes Pamellia, trust me to be late!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, such gorgeous flowers and pretty colours and details.
Pauline
x
Aahhh, thank so much Pauline, I appreciate that! hugs :)
DeleteOh! I'm just transported forwards to a warm Spring day! These colours, the textures, the beautiful flowers they are just perfect and I'm not surprised your friend liked it so much!!! Love the cards you received, belated Happy Birthday!! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chris! I think I would go crazy if I didn't make some nice summery cards when it's icky outside! big hugs :)
DeletePamellia,
ReplyDeleteI think it is so sweet that you acknowledged your friends cards, and gave them a place of honor on your blog. And thank you for sharing your creative masterpiece with the rest of us poor souls who didn't yet receive your birthday greetings. Tee, hee! Seriously, this card is another wonderful delicate creation! I love the colors, the bow, the BEAUTIFUL flowers and foliage, the crackled texture paste with the color showing through. oh, AND the sweet birthday greeting on the pins and that sweet little butterfly. It's all so pretty! Ah, it's like a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us! Hugs! Sara Emily
Oh boy Sara, what a big head I have! Thank you so much for all your wonderful compliments, I do so appreciate them and look forward to them! big hugs my friend! :)
DeletePS, I do love your new banner; just another treat to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAahhh, thanks Sara! hugs :)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards. Hope your birthday was great.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley! It was great, thank you! hugs :)
DeleteBeautiful backing paper ,layers and flowers and everything , i love it .
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely day .
Elaine H X
Thank you so much Elaine! hugs :)
DeleteAbsolutely stunning card Pamellia, wow, I love the shabby vintage feel, but the bit that I admired most are the stunning flowers made from the poinsettia die, - amazing!! Oh and a belated happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteAahhh, thank you Astrid! So sweet! hugs :)
DeleteAnother breath-taking work of art, Pamellia! I love those gorgeous greens and your flowers look real! I can almost smell them!! :) Just exquisite!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful birthday; you certainly received some beautiful cards!
Have a lovely weekend! xx
Thank you so much Jane, happy weekend to you too! big hugs :)
DeleteBrilliant card, design and awesome colour combo...you would have made a friend very happy to receive this...it's stunning and you have also received beautiful cards...xxxx
ReplyDeleteaNNie The Journey is the Start
Thank you very much Annie! hugs :)
DeleteSo sorry I didn't know it was your birthday ... Belated wishes and big hugs!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card for your friend ... I really love the colours!
Aahhh, thanks Ros, I appreciate the birthday wishes and the big hugs!! hugs back :)
DeleteHi Pamellia
ReplyDeletePretty as a picture. Your paper bouquet is sooo delicate and intricate.
How lovely to get these gorgeous cards from your blog pals. I felt quite sad when you said your friends don't send you cards.
I don't know where you live in Toronto but next year I shall send a card addressed to "The Johnson household that has all the pizza deliveries" lol!
Have a great weekend.
Ang x
lol, you know Ang, if I still lived in my home town, that would actually work!! HA!!! Thanks my friend! big hugs :)
DeleteAnother beautiful creation, loved Cecs card as well! The colours on this are so fresh and pretty, simply delightful Pamellia. Ruth xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ruth! hugs :)
DeleteOh! Pamellia your card is so beautifully stunningingly gorgeous. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteYour blog friends cards are beautiful too, you are a lucky lady.
Thanks Faith, I sure felt lucky this year! hugs :)
DeleteYour card for Maja is just stunning, she must have been so very thrilled to receive it! Maja's card to you is beautiful, she did such a lovely job colouring Tilda. Kim's card is a real beauty too, I love the design of it and the wonderful colours. I hope that you had a wonderful birthday! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anne! I was very blessed to receive these lovely cards this year, what a treat!! hugs :)
DeleteGorgeous card you've made for Maja. All your cards are works of art Pamellia! I have a question, your flowers look like they are cut from material ... they have a softness and flow to them. Do you use material, or is is card stock?? Love your new header ... the frosty colours are perfect for this time of year. Loll xx
ReplyDeleteAahhh, thanks so much Loll, for the compliment about my card and about my new banner! I will email you about the flowers. big hugs :)
DeleteWonderful structure card and beautiful and nostalgic color combination!
ReplyDeleteRegards Senna
Thank you so much Senna, I love 'nostalgic'! hugs :)
DeleteWowsers, your card is beautiful & I totally adore your flower arrrangement!
ReplyDeleteI love he cards you received too!
Hugs
Dawn xx
Thanks Dawn, from all three of us! lol hugs :)
DeleteSuch lovely cards to be sent and oh wow how much I love yours! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jenny for taking the time to visit me today! I sure do love hearing from you! hugs :)
DeleteA stunning card with beautiful embellishments and texture -you make very feminine cards,very shabby chic and very beautiful love the gorgeous flowers and bow -love the birthday cards you received too
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Thank you so much Carol! big hugs :)
DeleteBeautiful card.I am sure the recipient absolutely loved it.Beautiful colours and embellishing as always.I am so so sorry that I missed your birthday and all the earlier posts.I was on a vacation and limited access to the internet.Better late than never though,so I am going to sing for you..Happpyyy birthdayyyy to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu,to youuuu to youuuu.May God bless youuu.Happy birthday dear Pamellia ,happy birthday to you.la la la la la la and the end.:-)
ReplyDeleteAahhh, thank you so much Pallavi! You have a beautiful voice! big hugs :)
DeleteSorry, forgot to ask you how your vacation was? Hope you had a wonderful time! hugs :)
DeleteI'm on catch up. Wowser card, beautiful flower arrangement and lovely cards from blog friends.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Thanks Julie! We are in the same boat, I'm playing catch up too! big hugs :)
DeleteSuch a gorgeous creation - beautiful colours and details! Very belated birthday wishes - I hope you had a lovely day :) x
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
Thank you so much Rebecca! I had a wonderful day actually, spent it in my craft room! HA! hugs :)
DeleteSounds like a perfect day to me, glad you had a good time :) x
DeleteAahhh, thanks Rebecca! hugs :)
DeleteI can understand your friend's reluctance to send you cards. It would be very hard to follow an 'act' like this. Your card for Maja is so stunning, so delicate and beautiful soft colours.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Hun.
Dionne xx
Aahhh, thank yo so much Dionne! hugs :)
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