Sunday, March 1, 2015

Our Creative Corner - March Challenge

Hello Everyone!

It's the first of the month which means it's time to start another fabulous challenge at Our Creative Corner.
This month our challenge is being hosted by the talented Candice and she has chosen the theme JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK. I will give you the challenge details in a bit, but first, a little bit about my creation.

Last summer, I told you the story of my Mom's gorgeous pond at her house up north and how it is our happy place for 3 of the 4 seasons. It's a beautiful pond that my Mom built from the ground up, and it's such a serene, relaxing place to be. Well my Mom has recently gotten a promotion at her job and she has been working like a mad woman. I made her this wall hanging to remind her of her pond and to remind her to slow down and enjoy life a little bit. I sure hope she likes her Floating Rock Garden!


Candice would like you to create something out of 'junk'. Turn something useless into something beautiful or functional. Recylce, upcycle, re-fashion...the choice is yours. This month one lucky winner will win a prize from our wonderful sponsor Crafty Individuals, so let's all raid those closets and get started. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

Here is the stash of junk that I used to create my Lotus/Water Lily Pond - an old book, a piece of a craft box and two old music CD's (nobody really listens to the Backstreet Boys any more anyway) lol This will give my gift to Mom extra meaning because she is HUGE on recycling. She has even been featured in the local paper for her work and volunteer service with the community and the recycling plant.

The cardboard and the book pages were used to make the water bubble background of my pond. The Bubble stencil is from Prima, the paints are from the DecoArt Crafters Acrylic line - Turquoise and Tropical Blue and I also spritzed some distress ink sprays Peacock Feathers and Picket Fence.


Introducing my newest flower design...The Lotus or Water Lily. This was cut from the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die and the edges were highlighted with Wild Honey and Spiced Marmalade distress inks. The centers were done with a Cheery Lynn Fringe die.


There's lots of little stones and dew drops tucked in under the leaves and around the rock garden. Some natural fibres and bright green sprigs help to give it an outdoorsie feel.




The leaves were stamped with an Inkadinkadoo stamp set called Decomposed Foliage. I embossed them with Ranger Perfect Medium and clear embossing powder on a pale green card stock and then spritzed with Peeled Paint and Forest Moss ink sprays. A few splashes of Tumbled Glass paint to emulate water splashes.


HOW DID I DO THAT:

I punched out a round piece of card stock to cover the hole and then filled in the hole with home made texture paste. I sanded it off and then used various green dollar store paints to make a crackled background.



Another layer of home-made texture paste and a Prima Stone Wall stencil and then while the paste was still wet, I sprinkled it with real sand and Tim Holtz Pumice Stone embossing powder. For the cardboard backing, I wanted to show a picture of the before, because the book pages aren't visible in the end project.




The dragonflies are from DoCrafts. I stamped them with Ranger Archival Jet Black ink and them coloured them with Tim Holtz inks. I used a Ranger Holographic embossing powder to coat the wings, I really hope you can catch some of the amazing glimmer and the way it reflects the light in different colours.




I am entering my Floating Rock Garden 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.


76 comments:

  1. You totally amazed me with this gorgeous art piece, Pamellia. It's a masterpiece, so well done and feast to the eye. Your mother has a lovely pond, indeed, and you succeeded to create it onto a CD.
    Have a lovely Sunday, my friens,
    hugs

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  2. This is gorgeous Pamellia, such a pretty pond with so much texture and to think it started life as 2 CDs. The stone effect is brilliant. Your flowers are perfect water lilies. Well done, this is a treasure for your Mum x

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  4. What a wonderful card, love everything about it! Have a lovely day, hugs, Valerie

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  5. Such a fabulous transformation Pamellia, it looks fantastic and who would have thought it started with a couple of old CDs....

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  6. WOW Pamellia this is another outstanding project, I love, love how you have created this wonderful Rock Pond Garden, the detail looks fantastic, the little rocks, the flowers and Dragonfly, the drops of water this is spectacular, something that should be framed and treasured a beautiful card for your mum.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  7. Gorgeous!!! It's hard to believe that it is not real! It's your talent, creativity and magic of a paper !!!
    Hugs :)
    Max

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  8. I've been allocated half an hour before system restoration continues, then fingers crossed my computer activities will be back to normal. So quickly popping in say what lovely work as always Pamellia.

    B x

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  9. This is awesome work Pamellia, loved how you the pebbles !!

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  10. WOW! Your Mum is sure to treasure the Pamellia, it is absolutely stunning.
    Your design is outstanding, full of gorgeous detailing and beautiful colours. The stone effect looks so realistic and I love your flowers too.
    hugs Sue xx

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  11. Well I am speachless Pamellia, no words to describe this beauty except MAGNIFICENT.XXX{The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  12. Stunning piece of artwork. Thank you for sharing how you made it

    Love Chrissie x

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  13. What a beautifully crafted keepsake for your Mom ... Love what you did here ... I've used many old CD's over the years for crafting ... can't beat a little recycling!

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  14. Absoluely wonderful! Gorgeous and clever! Your make is too of course! ;) hugs xx

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  15. I'm actually speechless with awe Pamellia,you clever,clever,clever girl! This is my favourite of yours EVER,it's soooooo beautiful.......WOW
    Extra big arty hugs
    Donna xxx

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  16. Stunning!!!! I love the concept, the transformation of the CDs and your fantastic new flowers (added to the list - weather co-operate please). The foliage and shimmery dragonfly are perfect additions. If you aren't going to gt up north soon, you need to pop this in the mail - your Mom will love it and it will help her get through these last few weeks of winter.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  17. A wonderful keepsake for your Mum and a reminder to stop during her hectic schedule, a perfect card Pamellia. I love to recycle CD's, i have a stash of them as we are going to create a water feature with them in the next couple of years. thank you for the step by step tutorial on how to create the CD for your pond and thank you for your constant inspiration :-) xxx

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  18. Oh, it is stunning! The new flowers are gorgeous, so are the dragonflys. I love the water, how it looks like there are drops. So creative, maybe you get it from your Mom? A lovely gift you have made for her:-))

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  19. Very creative and really wonderful!!! Hugs, Kerstin

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  20. Gorgeous wall hanging Pamellia :) I am sure your mom will adore it:) regarding who listens to the backstreet boys any more... The answer would be ME :) not that I have any CDs of theirs sitting around but I am all happy when I hear their song on the radio:)
    Now back to your creation: love what you did with CDs and transformed them into stone like circles! The flowers are gorgeous and I love those dew drops!!! Another stunner my friend!!! Have a wonderful day!

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  22. You are just so creative Pamellia!! Also congrats on winning a prize from Tim Holtz for your February tag. Noticed your name on his blog post for March tag

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  23. Wow, this is pure genius Pamellia, I bow in awe before your creativity. I know your mum is going to love this gift.

    Dionne xx

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  24. FAB water lilly pad creation, Pamellia! I love ponds and water lilies (I used to have a pond at a house I lived in, in Washington state! I used to have a koi in my pond, too--her name was Silvia!) and I do hope your Mom heeds your advice to slow down a little (it's hard when you've got a new gig!) :) I just love your transformation of those cd's!! Just FAB all the way 'round!
    On another note--CONGRATS on being one of Tim's Feb Tag winners!! Way to go!! I love it when I know someone who wins!! :) How fun is that!! Enjoy your Tim goodies when you get them :)
    Also--sorry to hear you're leaving OCC :( It's been nice working with you at OCC but I know I'll run into you in blogland!! Creative Wishes!! XOXO-Shari

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  25. I love the transformation you gave to these cd's! Fabulous project! Also sorry to hear you'll be leaving us at the OCC. I have learn so much from you and will miss your upbeat attitude and wonderful encouragement. I will come over to your blog and peek in on you still. Thank you again for everything. xxxx Laurie

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  26. that is just stunning, thanks for joining us at That Craft Place

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  27. Tee hee - so very creative Pamellia - would never have thought of using CD's! I adore it - so clever. Will see what junk I have around to trash for this one. Nikki xxx

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  28. Told you that I loved this when I got a sneak peak before. You have been such an amazing teamie, always nice, always helpful and I was sad to read about you wrote to us today. This was a perfect project for what I imagined for Junk in Your Trunk, I love, love, loved how the CD rocks the pond (see what I did there). Thanks for everything you have done to make all of us feel special and appreciated at OCC - we are going to miss you!

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  29. This is beautiful Pamellia, the stone effect is brilliant - thank you for sharing the process. Your Mum is going to treasure her wonderful gift.
    Pauline
    x

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  31. You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful ideas and creations, this is no exception, it's beautiful Pamelia!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  32. Hi Pamellia
    Heavens to Murgatroyd! You're just too darned good! This is stupendously beautiful and Momma Pamellia will be beside herself with joy when she sees this. The waterlillies are glorious.
    What a thoughtful gal!
    Ang x

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  33. A wonderful gift for your Mom really! I love the fresh colours and water drops, it's a relaxing sight !

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  34. A gorgeous project and such a thoughtful gift for your Mom. She will love it.
    Yvonne xx

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  35. Amazing. Been sitting here looking at all the detail for ages. Love it xx

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  36. Hi Pamellia, so lovely to read how you made the pond, it's so effective! I love it. Hugs Jan x

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  37. Well I have been scrolling up and down for ages looking at every detail and step by step you really have some brilliant ideas and the inspiration to achieve the result you want -all the texture is fabulous and it will really remind your Mum of her pond-it is so realistic love all the little splashes and puddles not forgetting the beautiful dragonflies-and how you used the wall stencil is inspired
    Carol x

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  38. Great gift for your mom and I am sure she loved it! The way you altered the CDs is so awesome and the total hanging is so peaceful! Love it, Pamellia!

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  39. WOW!!! Your wall hanging is AMAAAAZZZZZIIIINNNNNGGGG! You have inspired me! I am sure you mom is going to love it! Thank you for sharing your step by step tutorial. Thank you for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door. Good luck!
    Tina DT

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  40. STUNNER, STUNNER...I love it from all the angles! You are a magician Pamellia..I love this idea,such a beautiful deco piece. Your mun is going to treasure this! Thanks you so much for sharing this beauty with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge this month. Good Luck. Rupa

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  41. I am absolutely sure your mam will like your floating rock pond Pamellia, as we do.
    It's gorgeous and very special. Hugs, Veerle ;-)

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  42. Wow! This is such a neat art piece; especially considering where it started. Unbelievable! Your mom will love this piece. The floating rock garden is amazing!

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  43. Your mom will be so ecstatic that her pond was the inspiration for your amazing "mosaic-like" art creation, Pamellia! It's beyond beautiful, and I love that you took the time to show us how to repurpose old CDs and learn to use those products, too. So beautiful - hope your week is a wonderful one! hugs, de

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  44. This is a stunning wall piece ! I loved the texture ,colors and the way you have created the ponds with cds is simply amazing !

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  45. Absolutely stunning Pamellia and thank you for the fab tutorial, have been looking at the beautiful creations I missed when I was poorly last week, totally fabulous, hugs Carole Z X

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  46. Beautiful project Pamellia! All the texture looks amazing! Love the beautiful blossoms! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  47. Your imagination has no limits, dear Pamellia...great idea, I love it!
    Best wishes from Slovenia

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  48. Wow this is jaw dropping gorgeous . Your Mom will cherish this for sure . Thanks for the tutorial on how you covered the CD's looks like real stones. Also congrat's on your win over at Tim's tags . Hugs

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  49. Fantastic Pamellia, reminds me of my own pond and I fully understand how much your mum must love hers.
    They are such a peaceful place to be except when you have to clean the filters, fountains.... Lol!
    But it's worth it. Happy crafting, Angela x

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  50. I think I've done well using a die, aren't you proud of me? LOL.

    THEN you go and use CD discs in a way that I think is so ingenious and absolutely brilliant, I love your finished project and I'm your Mom, will be very proud and thrilled with this wall hanging, it will be a treasured memory point to go to, I'm sure.

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  51. Wow, Pamellia! What a crafty magician you are! I can almost hear the bubbling of the fountain! Love those stepping stones! Must get that stencil--who makes it and where can I get one, if you don't mind? I think it is similar to the one I sent you--Prima? I thought I was ordering the reverse of the one I already had, but when I got it, I saw it was the same. My bad, your gain! Aside from the usual oh's and ah's I see a sad comment or two from your teamies. ???? I was snooping because I thought I already commented and was looking for mine. I need a neurologist! Hugs, my crafty friend!

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    1. Do you mean the stones? Yep, Prima. They don't use names just stock numbers, so I call it brick wall or stone wall. The other one is also Prima and I have dubbed it bubbles. tee hee :)

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  52. PS I love the story about your Mom...I'm wishing her well in her new position.

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  53. Wow wow wow, what an amazing project!! Pamellia I don't know how you do it, but your projects are always gorgeous and your eye for attention to detail is second to none... STUNING!! xx

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    1. Probably should chuck the second 'N' in there ;)

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    2. Third even, there are three of them in there after all but I hope you know what I mean - drat this cold is messing with my head!! x

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  54. Well holy tarnations lady Bubbles! I want to visit this here pond that you speak of and relax there myself. Firstly-I still listen to those boys, BackStreets Back alright! J/K...but I really do. Secondly-I have been on the lookout for a stone stencil and am tickled pink upon seeing yours! Fairy stepping stones take much time to create out of polymer clay. :) I do adore this piece and know that your mum will loves it! Splendid work! Hugzzzz! ~Doc

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  55. Wooow, wooow, wooow, Pamellia! This is the breathtaking piece of art! You are the one of those artists who can create a masterpiece out of anything! This amazing creation is absolutely brilliant! Bravo, my friend!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  56. Just beautiful. The way you have transformed the CD's is brilliant and your colours are gorgeous. The water lilies you have made are so life like, the texture on your leaves is great and the dragonflies are lovely. Sally.x.

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  57. WOW this wall hanging is absolutely stunning Pamellia!! I love the fabulous stone effects and your gorgeous water lilies! What a beautiful piece of art, your Mom is going to cherish this for sure!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  58. Oh dear heavens! This is a gorgeous masterpiece and filled with your love and talent! How sweet to make this for your Mom : ) I LOVE the gorgeous background and all of the beautiful details! I can just look and look and look at this The flowers are amazing too!

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  59. This is a masterpiece! Your tutorials are always wonderful and your ideas are original ! Every detail is beautiful!
    Big hugs, Ileanaxx

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  60. This is a masterpiece! Your tutorials are always wonderful and your ideas are original ! Every detail is beautiful!
    Big hugs, Ileanaxx

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  61. What a beautiful piece. Love it. Thank you for giving such a detail tutorial. Thank you for joining us at Altered Eclectics this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT

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  62. What a wonderful personalized gift for your mum! Your water lilly is gorgeous as well as all the little details of this lovely pond scene!

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  63. Amazing texture and depth .. I love that watery background of your pond ... and the beautiful water garden you've created --- great recycling! This is so special and I'm sure your mom will treasure this. Loll xx

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  64. Oh this is absolutely stunning! I love how you've created all those gorgeous textures and what amazing recycling! I'm sure your mum will appreciate this so much.
    Rebecca.
    x

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  65. I was stunned to see how you made your rocks and grouting! So unique and so memorable a gift for you mom! Love your idea and it is genius! Thanks for sharing with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month! ~Nanette, DT~

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  66. What a wonderful project....love the color palettte...it's spot on! The transformation of the CD's is a wonder! Your mom will love this!

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  67. It takes me about an hour to look at one of your projects. I go back and forth and enlarge the photos and read and re-read your comments...it is always a lovely way to spend a block of time. May I ask what the water drops are made of? The end piece is stunning (two N's and all).

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    1. Thank you so much Cindy, what a wonderful compliment! The little drops of water are actually plastic or maybe acrylic. They are called Dew Drops and there are several companies that make them. I have used the 6mm and 4mm sizes in clear from the company The Robins Nest.

      Hope that helps, hugs :)

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  68. Oops forgot to add a big thank you for joining us at Altered Eclectics and good luck of course ;)
    Extra big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  69. Your creation is absolutely stunning hun TFS over at RCS this month. xx

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  70. What a gorgeous springtime creation - your CD lilypad stepping stones are a stroke of genius - just wonderful over the watery background. Enchanting!
    Alison xx

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  71. Big congrats on the win at Rhedd's Creative Spirit! Your wall hanging is stunning, which you already knew :)

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