Monday, March 23, 2015

Crafty Cardmakers and More - #135 - Spring has Sprung!

Hello Everyone!

Well, it's time for another challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and More! This time around our lovely hostess Marlene has chosen the theme SPRING HAS SPRUNG, so she would like to see your Spring themed creations. That could be a new life (baby) either animal or human, spring flowers, soft spring colours etc.

I decided to go for spring colours and spring flowers. Here is my shabby make.



I made a variety of flowers for my spring garden. The dies I used here are Spellbinders Create-a-Carnation, Poppystamps Blooming Poinsettia andSpellbinders Foliage. They were coloured using Tim Holtz distress inks Spun Sugar, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Scattered Straw and Wild Honey.



The fishtail banners are from My Favorite Things. The roses were stamped with Ranger Archival ink Coffee and a Kaisercraft stamp from the Porcelain Rose set. The birdhouse was made using crafter's clay and a silicone mold. I antiqued it with Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs distress spray.


The ribbon was coloured with Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany and Wild Honey. The frame was cut from Tim Holtz / Sizzix Tag and Bookplates. I antiqued the frame using DecoArt Weathered Wood Finish Crackle medium and DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic Tan and White paints.


For the background, I painted a piece of pale pink paper with a coat of DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic White and Tropical Blue paints, then I embossed it and sanded off the pattern so the paint and paper would show through.



I am entering 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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74 comments:

  1. Becca CrugerMarch 23, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Gorgeous, Pamellia! This is so pastelly and soft and filled with layers of goodness!

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  2. Rainey's Craft RoomMarch 23, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Such fabulous handmade flowers Pamellia - they are so beautiful. The colours on this project are gorgeous and certainly make me think of Spring.
    Lorraine

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  3. LulaMarch 23, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Gorgeous card, full of spring joy Pamellia!

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  4. SarahMarch 23, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Such a pretty work of art!! LOVE the torn edges, they look like scrummy soft flannel fabric!! xx

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  5. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)March 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Such a pretty spring tag with all the gorgeous flowers. Love the crackled look on the frame . Thanks for sharing how you created this beautiful tag .

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  6. coldwaters2March 23, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Stunning Spring Time creation Pamellia, I love the torn, distressed papers, also the frame and wonderful flowers, an incredibly beautiful make.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  7. brendaMarch 23, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Yet another stunning piece Pamellia and it totally ooses with all things Spring, beautiful pastel colours and a freah feel to it but still retaining your unique style that we all love so much.

    B x

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  8. VintagehandmadeMarch 23, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Another beauty from you, Pamellia! I love those soft spring colors, torn edges and amazing handmade flowers! That litle bird house is a perfect detail for this creation as well as the crackled frame! Stunning, my friend!
    Big hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  9. Valerie-JaelMarch 23, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    What a wonderful tag, this is really a spring dream! Hugs, Valerie

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  10. JaceeMarch 23, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    So lovely and colourful Pamellia, very pretty indeed!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  11. Jenny LMarch 23, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Pamellia,
    oh my the is so perfect, and spring like.
    What an amazing amount of lovely flowers you have created, and superbly may I add.
    Love your fab design as usual.
    You must have such a very lot of patience to make all those flowers.
    A very talented lady are you.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  12. Julia AstonMarch 23, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    So pretty in the spring colors! love the little bird house nestled amongst the pretty flowers!

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  13. chrissieMarch 23, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    So much beauty to admire on this piece with Spring colours and images to delight.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  14. JaneMarch 23, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    What a pretty spring tag Pamellia, such lovely colours and flowers x

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  15. froebelsternchenMarch 23, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    This is the most beautiful spring tag I have ever seen! AMAZING Pamellia!

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  16. Donna EllisMarch 23, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Hello, Pamellia! What a wonderful way of "wrapping" a tag in pretty scraps of papers! The softness of the fibers over the flowers almost reminds me of the netting women used to wear over their faces from their little hats. Beautiful colors and design, Pamellia! Thank you for the inspiration! hugs, de

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  17. Nikki ActonMarch 23, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful creation - such a gorgeous array of amazing flowers! I love your colours too and of course the super composition and layering. Nxxxx

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  18. Bad KittyMarch 23, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    very nice

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  19. SamraMarch 23, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Gorgeous card my friend! Love all the shabbiness and chicness of your card:) gorgeous flowers and even more gorgeous design that tied it all so nicely!!

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  20. Felix the Crafty CatMarch 23, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Great card Pamellia with true spring feeling, lovely!!
    Sending hugs, Angela x

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  21. SueMarch 23, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    This is stunning Pamellia. I love the Spring pastel colours, your flowers are so beautiful and the textures look amazing.
    hugs Sue xx

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  22. Kim xMarch 23, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    This is fabulous as always Pamellia, I'm sooooo glad that you managed to get your camera sorted out xx

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  23. RedanneMarch 23, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Love the design, it really is beautiful and your flowers are just gorgeous. You have made Spring arrive on your blog... Hugs, Anne xx

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  24. MeggymayMarch 23, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Wonderful pastel spring colours. Its a gorgeous piece.
    Yvonne xx

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  25. Inky and Quirky DesignsMarch 23, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    Ooh another stunner Pamellia,I can never believe how real your flowers always look. It must take hours to make them. This is really beautiful.....possibly the loveliest spring tag ever!
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  26. SherrynMarch 23, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Gorgeous Spring Card Pamellia. xx

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  27. TammyMarch 23, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Gorgeous creation Pamellia! I love the spring colors and your stunning flowers, fabulous details as always!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  28. Patty O'MalleyMarch 23, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful spring card, Pamellia! I love that sweet little birdhouse and butterfly.

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  29. SharonMarch 23, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Love it! Looking at the pic, I would swear your flowers were silk ones, until I read you created them with dies. Very realistic.

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  30. Lori KobularMarch 23, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the flowers and all the layers! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #14!

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  31. JenniferMarch 23, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Another stunning creation, Pamellia. I love every single element about it. That little birdhouse that pops up in a few of your creations is so cute, and that lily-like flower really 'grabs' me!

    Hugs
    Jennifer. x

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  32. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMarch 23, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Gorgeous Pamellia, love the torn edges and the little resin bird house tucked behind your gorgeous flowers. Lovely design. Tracy x

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  33. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDMarch 23, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Gorgeous and beautiful tag Pamellia fabulous colour's and love the design thank you for joining us this week at Crafty Catz
    Dianne x CC DT

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  34. Dee's Craft RoomMarch 23, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Beautiful project, gorgeous flowers and amazing colours and textures. I love the cute little birdhouse. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  35. Linda BreedloveMarch 23, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    What a lovely spring creation, Pamellia... your flowers are gorgeous... love the colors, the sanded embossing and the white crackled frame!!! Fabulous job!

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  36. Deonna BMarch 23, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    This is over the top gorgeous! I love all of your beautiful flowers and all of the details. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us at TTCRD this week and please come and play with us again starting tomorrow. Visit me at ialwayslovetomakecards.blogspot.com

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  37. McCrafty's CardsMarch 23, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    So Beautiful Pamellia, I like everything about it!!!
    Kevin xx

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  38. Mrs BeezMarch 24, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Gorgeous Pamellia. The colours are beautiful and I adore the carnations and the little birdhouse. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

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  39. JJMarch 24, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    Stunning Pamellia, so pretty. Love it.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  40. Carole ZMarch 24, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Beautiful Pamellia, such gorgeous Spring colours,hugs Carole Z X

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  41. nattybootsMarch 24, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    So scrummy and gorgeous , love the little bird house .
    Take Care
    Elaine H X

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  42. julie_woolstonMarch 24, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Stunning creation Pamillia gorgeous design and detail.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  43. Jane SavageMarch 24, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Love this stunning colour combo, Pamellia and as always there are just so many gorgeous details to 'oooh' and 'ahhh' over! xxx

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  44. Astrid MacleanMarch 24, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Gorgeous spring time tag! Love the lovely flowers and pretty pastel colours!

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  45. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    So pretty Pamellia and perfectly represents Spring in every sense!! I love how you get every detail so perfectly shabby chic xx

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  46. Pat KMarch 24, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Wow Pamellia...this is gorgeous. Love all the beautiful flowers and amazing detail. hugs, pat K x

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  47. Ros CrawfordMarch 24, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Your shabby make is simply divine!! I adore the colours and your design ... not to mention those sweet and pretty embellishments!

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  48. Mona PendletonMarch 24, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    So very pretty Pamellia! All your flowers look fantastic! Love the distressed detail!

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  49. pearshapedcraftingMarch 24, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Stunning in every way…the gorgeous flowers, the lovely combination of those colours and those fab torn edges that highlight the colours - blooming brilliant!! Chrisx

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  50. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Words fail me, the flowers are to die for, the birdhouse looks like it's cut from wood, EVERYTHING is outstanding.

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  51. Asia King (aka Joanna K)March 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Your tag is beautifully shabbylicious! I love the pastel colours and your handmade flowers are beautiful! xx

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  52. Dreaming of VintageMarch 24, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Gorgeous as usual!!!!!

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  53. Mrs.BMarch 24, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    A beautiful tag Pamellia, love all the details and gorgeous colours.
    Avril xx

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  54. Words and PicturesMarch 24, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    What a gorgeous spring tag, Pamellia - the flowers are simply lovely against all those distressed paper layers - charming!
    Alison xx

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  55. carolMarch 24, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful creation..thanks for joining in with our ATG Challenge at CRAFTY RIBBONS x carol

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  56. MarciMarch 24, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Quite pretty flowers, especially the lily looking ones! Did you make the tulip buds, too? Love your shabby cards! Miss the texture paste!

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    1. PamelliaMarch 25, 2015 at 4:20 PM

      Hi Marci. Yes, the tulips buds were made using the same poinsettia die, I just wrapped the petals around a big bead to make them look like buds. HAHA, I hear you about the texture paste, I guess I was concentrating on flowers instead! lol. hugs :)

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  57. RebeccaMarch 25, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    So beautiful, soft and pretty. I wish I could do shabby chic!

    Bec xx

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  58. sarasclosetMarch 25, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Wow, Pamellia, I love to look at your work and just try to see every detail at one time, but I find myself gawking at this for a while, then coming back again and again, staring some more to take it all in. Your background is lovely by itself, with the layers of patterns and textures, and those flowers, bow and frame (LOVE it all!) are oh, so yummy! And I am always in awe of your homemade clay embellishments. I'm going to have to get my hands on some of that crafter's clay. I've tried using paper clay for molds and I don't like the way they turn out.My, this is GORGEOUS! Big hugs!

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  59. cotnobMarch 25, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    This is stunning Pamellia. such pretty spring colours and so many beautiful details as always.
    Pauline
    x

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  60. Anne TempleMarch 25, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    This looks amazing. Love all the details and textures you've incorporated into your project. So glad you shared it with us for the Scrapy Land Challenge.

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  61. MRS DUCKMarch 25, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Pamellia
    Wow, this is vibrant for you but I love it as that's what Spring is all about, strong colours as new growth starts. The flowers are glorious as always and the little birdhouse is fab.
    Good luck in your challenges matey.
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

    PS. . . . . Still debating what to do with the texture pieces lol!

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  62. sirkkisMarch 26, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Absolutely lovely Spring piece, Pamellia.
    Hugs xx

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  63. Donna EllisMarch 26, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    I'm back, Pamellia, with my other hat: Thanks for sharing your pretty project in the Scrapy Land Challenge! hugs and blessings, de {Creative Smiles}

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  64. Papercraft By CaroleMarch 26, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    This is just stunning! The colours are so pretty - love the flowers! Cxx

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  65. Patricia St MartinMarch 26, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Sweet! Fabulous ideas and great inspiration.
    Hugz from Wisconsin, Patricia
    Scrapy Land Store
    rubber stamping is my game blog

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  66. Juliz Design PostMarch 26, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Love these colours together and your flowers are so prett.
    Julie x

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  67. cebelicaMarch 27, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Look at all these colours. So beautiful! Makes me think of a spring - warm sunny days, butterflies and bees all around, flowers blooming. Ah ... Perfect!
    Hugs! xx

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  68. Karen LetchworthMarch 28, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    Oh my, Pamellia! Your tag is absolutely beautiful and creativel, and I can't thank you enough for sharing your talents with us. What a blessing to have you play along. I hope that you will join us again soon. I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful art. Have a great week, and thanks again for playing along with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon.
    Karen Letchworth
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
    Really Reasonable Ribbon Design Team Member

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  69. crafty-stamperMarch 29, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    A stunning Spring creationlove the gorgeous flowers ,layers and the little tucked in birdhouse
    carol x

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  70. Paper ProfusionMarch 30, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    I love all your sunny happy colours here Pamellia! It's grey drizzle outside so this is such a welcome contrast. Stunning card with beautiful flowers as always too. Nicola x

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  71. Kathy/NorthCarolinaMarch 31, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Pamellia, the details in your work "get" me every time! All that lovely embossing and crackling and distressing and layers (I love the diagonal line!) just draw me right in. And then I see those handmade flowers and I swoon just a little! Girl, you are amazing!!!! The little birdhouse is such a sweet addition to this gorgeous tag! Thanks for sharing with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

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  72. LauraMarch 31, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Oh so beautiful Pamellia.
    Thanks for entering at Crafty Ribbons Challenges!
    Laura

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  73. Sally DodgerApril 3, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Wow, your flowers are stunning and look great the way you have some at different angles and the buds are great as well. Beautiful colours and your painted and sanded paper looks fabulous. Sally.x.

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