Monday, April 20, 2015

Crafty Cardmakers and More - #137 - Dots

Hello Everyone!

Well, it's time for another challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and More! This time around our lovely hostess Sally has chosen the theme DOTS. I decided to make a springtime birthday card using my new Tim Holtz colour Mermaid Lagoon...love it!



I used two techniques to create my dotted patterns. The main background was done using the emboss resist technique. The dots stamp is from Technique Tuesday and I used Tim Holtz distress inks Mermaid Lagoon, Peeled Paint and Tumbles Glass spray to colour the panel. The circle panel in the center was cut with Spellbinders Circles and coloured by inking two colours directly onto the stamp.

The large butterfly is from a dollar store bin, don't know what company. The small butterflies are from a Stampendous Charms stamp set, my new favourite!



The doily die is from Crafty Anne. The flowers were cut using a Joy Crafts Flower die and coloured with Tim Holtz Squeezed Lemonade. The leaf flourishes are Cheery Lynn and Marianne Designs.

The beautiful vellum sentiment was an idea I got from my good friend SAMRA. It's one her her signature techniques and I love the look of it! I used a Kaisercraft sentiment and stamped with black StazOn.




I am entering the following wonderful challenges:



Don't forget to pop on over to ANYTHING BUT CUTE MIXED MEDIA CHALLENGES this morning. We have unveiled the next talented member of our design team!

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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72 comments:

  1. Patty O'MalleyApril 20, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Oh, what a gorgeous card, Pamellia! I love those pretty butterflies and flowers. Love the colors, too.

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  2. brendaApril 20, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    What a very pretty colour palette Pamellia and of course with your usual perfect attention to detail.

    Apols for being absent for so long, taking me longer than I like to get over this op.

    B x

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  3. Rainey's Craft RoomApril 20, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Such a pretty design and combination of these colours Pamellia. I love the dotty backgrounds and beautiful handmade flowers.
    Lorraine

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  4. Becca CrugerApril 20, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Wow! If any card has an airy feel it's this one. It looks like it weighs as light as a feather. Love the look of that mermaid Lagoon!

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  5. SamraApril 20, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Another breathtaking creation my friend! I am glad I could inspire you in any way and you used vellum for your sentiment :) Thank you for the shout out:) I love those spring colors you used to create this crafting gem! The butterflies look amazing while trying to decide which gorgeous flower to land on...Stunning, just stunning! Have a great day my friend and thank you for the inspiration! Pinned!

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  6. BunnyApril 20, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    I love this, Pamellia. This is so feminine looking. The colors are beautiful and I love the technique. Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenge. Bunny DT

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  7. SarahApril 20, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Such pretty colours Pamellia and the white really packs a punch!! Love the vellum sentiment banner. I may borrow that one!! xx

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  8. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansApril 20, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Doesn't the Mermaid look gorgeous, not used mine yet. Love the fresh spring like feel to this card Pamellia. Gorgeous design and I love the backdrop. Tracy x

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  9. CecApril 20, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    This is super pretty and makes me happy with all the flowers and butterflies. Love the colour palette and the reverse dot patterns you made.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  10. julie_woolstonApril 20, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful card Pamellia gorgeous dies.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  11. Inky and Quirky DesignsApril 20, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    More yumminess on a card Pamellia,your little butterflies are absolutely beautiful....another work of art!
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  12. froebelsternchenApril 20, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Gosh this is soooooo beautiful-- I am again in love with your design! so delicate so lovely!
    Happy new week Pamellia!

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  13. Lori KobularApril 20, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love all the blue, butterfilies and beautiful bow! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #16!

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  14. JenniferApril 20, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    You just keep 'em coming, don't you, Pamellia...gorgeous cards, I mean, and you have reminded me why I love yellow and blue together. As always, your flowers are so pretty as well as all the other lovely details.

    Hugs
    Jennifer. x

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  15. Bad KittyApril 20, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    very nice

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  16. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)April 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful card love the new mermaid lagoon with the yellow flowers so summery .

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  17. Sally DodgerApril 20, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Pamellia, your card is absolutely stunning. I love your stamped dots and the Mermaid Lagoon distress ink is such a beautiful shade and is complemented perfectly by the yellow and white. Your flowers and butterflies are wonderful and the dotty ribbon is gorgeous. Sally.x.

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  18. aussie aNNieApril 20, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful colours Pamellia just gorgeous designed and love seeing your work..each one is gorgeous and different...you are really a clever lady.xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  19. JaneApril 20, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    What pretty colours Pamellia. I too love mermaid lagoon, it's a fab blue isn't it. Your dotty background works so well with the delicate butterflies, lovley card x

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  20. pearshapedcraftingApril 20, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Wow! Beyond gorgeous and so perfect for a Spring Birthday! Love those dots and of course the wonderful colours!
    I also have butterfly envy- more for the "list"! Chrisx

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  21. WynnApril 20, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    What a wonderful creation Pamellia, The added embellishments are fabulous and create lots of interest. Thank you for sharing it with us at OLL Challenges. Wynn Dt

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  22. JaceeApril 20, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    I love your 'dotty' card Pamellia, so pretty, the butterflies are gorgeous!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  23. ElizabethApril 20, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    So lovely! You're making me want that new Distress color, just when I thought I could live without it!

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  24. Nikki ActonApril 20, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Oh so scrummy! Lovely design. Havent got any of Tim's last three new colours - trying not to buy for a while! This one is tempting though - looks stunning. Nikki xx

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  25. Donna EllisApril 20, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    ooh la la! I love those circular elements in your lovely card, Pamellia! And those yummy colors are scumptiously spring and summer all-the-way! I especially like your complimentary, delicate butterflies. They are so sweet with your aqua and butter colored garden! The shading in your dots look fabulous, especially combined with the other circular elements! Hope you are enjoying a great week. hugs, de

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  26. Donna EllisApril 20, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    I'm back - lol - like a bad penny - this time on behalf of Scrapy Land - Thanks for sharing your pretty project in the Scrapy Land Challenge! hugs and blessings, de {Creative Smiles}

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  27. KarenApril 20, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Pamellia, you always create such breathtakingly beautiful projects.. I'm certain you know by now how much I love your work! :o) I love the new TH color and you've showcased it so wonderfully! The butterflies and flowers are exquisite and I love the plethora of dots! The doily is just gorgeous, too. Spectacular birthday card, my talented friend! :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  28. coldwaters2April 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Pamellia, love the colours you have used they are so spring like, I love all dotty, spotty papers so this brings me extra pleasure, the embellishments and design work is stupendous as always
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  29. Valerie-JaelApril 20, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    What a beautiful card, love the dots and butterflies, so gorgeous! Hugs, Valerie

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  30. VeerleApril 20, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card Pamellia. Hugs Veerle ;-)

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  31. JJApril 20, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Wow! Pamellia, so love this, the colours are gorgeous and the layout is fabulous. Love the design, so much to see and look for. Amazing creation.

    Love & hugs

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

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  32. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Pamellia :) I adore the colour palette you have chosen, its just so fresh. What a great idea to use colourful pins xx

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  33. SammyApril 20, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    I *totally* love this! So gorgeous. And I'm super jealous you have the Mermaid Lagoon already. Every time I go to get the new ones they're out of stock. *sob* x

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  34. catherineApril 20, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Fabulous card and beautiful colours. Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week
    x catherine

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  35. Faith A at Daffodil CardsApril 20, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    STUNNING yet again my friend, this is so Spring like and I love the colour combination. The paper, the butterflies, the ribbon, the dies are ALL fabulous. Your amazing flowers are to die for.

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  36. crafty-stamperApril 20, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Stunning I cannot get over the fact you don't use P.paper but make your own-love the beautiful butterflies,gorgeous bows and love all the distressing and gorgeous new colour
    carol x

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  37. McCrafty's CardsApril 20, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Gorgeous card Pamellia, I like the design the butterflies and the lovely colours
    Kevin xx

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  38. Linda BreedloveApril 20, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    These colors are gorgeous... am in love with the new Mermaid Lagoon... so pretty! Your flowers and foliage are just awesome... love the pins stuck in and the beautiful sheer dotted ribbon!!! Sighhhh!!!

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  39. Pawsitively CreativeApril 20, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Spring has sprung! Blues and yellows work so well together, I would never have thought of that! I need, just need those butterflies Bubbles!!! This is totes gorgeous! Samra's vellum idea is awesome sauce! Lovely design and execution! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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  40. SherrynApril 20, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    stunning, love all the dots and the colours xx

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  41. VintagehandmadeApril 21, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    Absolutely beautiful card, Pamellia! I love your dotted background, amazing technique and color combination! Your little butterflies are to die for! It's an amazing spring card, my dear!
    Love
    Branka xxx

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  42. nattybootsApril 21, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    A lovely summery card Pamellia, love your little butterflies , Well Done
    Elaine H X

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  43. Astrid MacleanApril 21, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    Gorgeous card with that dotty background, clever to think you stamped it all yourself. That new colour of DI looks lovely and fresh, a gorgeous Spring card!

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  44. Jane SavageApril 21, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    Lovely colour combo, Pamellia and I adore those fabulous butterflies! They look so real! xxx

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  45. Ros CrawfordApril 21, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    So very lovely!! I love that blue and my favourite part are those beautiful yellow flowers!!

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  46. sarasclosetApril 21, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Oh, my! Another breath-taker, my talented friend! I don't know how you do it, but you amaze me beyond words with each and every creation coming out of your craft room! I love the color palette, those butterflies are so dainty and sweet, your flowers are just delicious, and all those details! I could go on and on! Great pick up of Samra's vellum sentiment..I love that about her cards, too! Thank you for sharing this breath of fresh air with us today! Huge hugs!

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  47. Shilpa NagaonkarApril 21, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful embossing resist in the background, love it Pamellia. Card is super gorgeous!

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  48. Mary LouApril 21, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Holy Moly this is PRETTY!!! Love love love this!!! Tastefully done Pamellia!!!
    Hugs

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  49. cotnobApril 21, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    A beautiful card Pamellia, such pretty colours and wonderful details as always.
    Pauline
    x

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  50. Lisa MincklerApril 21, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Man o' man....that's a stunning birthday card! Nearly takes the sting out of aging. ;) I love the use of vellum and sentiments, it's a classy addition. Your creation is stunning Pamellia.

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  51. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Oh dear - if I had tried to make your gorgeous "dot" papers - they wouldn't look like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUCH a pretty card Pamellia. It's such a HAPPY one too. Smiling. Thanks bunches. j.

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  52. TammyApril 21, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    WOW this is gorgeous Pamellia!! I love the fabulous dotted bg you've created and the small butterflies are stunning! Perfect springtime card!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  53. Asia KingApril 21, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful dotty card Pamellia! Love the butterflies and the colour palette - so chic! Big hugs

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  54. Jenny LApril 21, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Hi Pamellia,
    what a very lovely creation.
    Oh what superb work involved with this.
    I love those fab flowers, and they look perfectly created.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  55. RedanneApril 21, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    So beautiful, I cannot take my eyes off the beautiful Stampendous butterflies and your background is gorgeous - I think it's time I cracked open my Mermaid Lagoon now! Hugs, Anne xx

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  56. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    This card just makes me feel like I'm in the middle of summer!! And what a gorgeous feeling!!! The blue of Mermaid Lagoon is beautiful, and the way you've teamed it with yellow, yo give the bright sunny day feeling was just spot on. I don't how you nail it every single time, but you do. You have to be one of THE most talented out there hun - and I'm so glad to be working for you and alongside you in ABC - huge honour!! Hugs, Georgie xx

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  57. TerryApril 21, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Oh so stunning, Pamellia! I love those butterflies and the background is wonderful! Hugs!

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  58. massofhairApril 21, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Loving the dots and the circles, a card to aspire to Pamellia :-) xxx

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  59. MRS DUCKApril 21, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Pamellia
    Ooooooooh, this is prettier than Miss Pretty, from Prettysville! Love the colour palette with Timmy's new inks.
    Hope you have entered this in House of Cards butterfly challenge.
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

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  60. Melissa Bove April 21, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Wowzers! What a stunning card! Absolutely gorgeous!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  61. Dee's Craft RoomApril 21, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    Stunning and I just love it! Beautiful background, fabulous butterflies and gorgeous flowers. Did I mention the fabulous butterflies?


    Dionne xx

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  62. PatriciaApril 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Wow! love, love, love it, absolutely stunning.
    All your embellishments are amazing.
    Patricia xx

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  63. LisaApril 22, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    This is just absolutely stunning, Pamellia!! It's like a breath of fresh air!! I love the beautiful colors and flowers!! Every detail you add is just perfect!! Gorgeous, gorgeous card!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  64. LinbyApril 23, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    ooh this is soooo pretty, love the soft colours and the wonderful flowers. Perfect for our OLLCB challenge too.
    thanks for sharing.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  65. Rebecca BradshawApril 24, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    These stunning colours and embellishments have brought such a smile to my face! Love the feel-good vibe of this beautiful card!
    Rebecca.
    x

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  66. Carole ZApril 24, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    What a gorgeous project, so pretty, love the colours and details and pretty butterflies, hugs Carole Z X

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  67. ChrisApril 24, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    What a pretty card. Love the spring colours, it looks so fresh.

    Would love to know how you create your flowers. No matter how hard I try my flowers don't look anywhere near as lovely as yours. :)

    Chris xx

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  68. Anne TempleApril 25, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Your card is gorgeous and I love your design. So glad you shared it with us for the Scrapy Land Challenge.

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  69. Words and PicturesApril 25, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Such a pretty springtime palette - another lovely card, Pamellia.
    Alison xx

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  70. crafty-stamperApril 26, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Hi just popping back to say-Thank you for joining us at Artistic Inspirations
    Carol DT x

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  71. EvieApril 29, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Card Mania Challenge. Good luck!

    Hugs, Evie

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  72. cebelicaMay 3, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    What a positive card. So beautiful! I can see why you like this colour - it is awesome. I think I need it to - thank goodness I'm getting paid soon. lol Scrumpylicious card!
    Hugs! xx

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