Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Try it on Tuesday - 1960's Retro

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to another challenge starting over at Try it on Tuesday. This time around our theme is 60'S RETRO. Fashion, music, colours, culture...etc.

I decided to go with a Thank You card to keep on hand for just the perfect occasion. I combined a little retro fashion, retro colours and retro style to create my fashionable card. I would just like to say that after spending a little time on Google looking for inspiration, that I am entirely glad I did not have to live amongst those wretched colours and patterns! Have you ever seen a bathing suit from the 60's? Yipes!


The tag was covered with burlap, a layer of white gesso and then I used a Prima stencil to lay down the polka dots. While the texture paste was still wet, I brushed on some DecoArt Americana paints Antique Gold, Burnt Sienna and Milk Chocolate from lightest to darkest in a radial pattern.



The sentiment was stamped with an doodle stamp set, I have no idea what it's called. The arrow was made with a Time Holtz arrow stencil using black texture paste and I fussy cut it out. The bubble die cut is from Memory Box the rays in the background were made using Tim Holtz stencil Rays and brushing on a little DecoArt paints Citron Green and Pistachio.



The butterfly is from Kaisercraft, stamped with Ranger Archival ink Jet Black and coloured with Vintage Photo and Shabby Shutters distress markers. The flowers were made with Joy Crafts Flower 4 die and coloured with Shabby Shutters and Crushed Olive. The ladies are from Tim Holtz's new stamp set. I paper pieced on their dresses from a couple of emboss resist pieces using Shabby Shutters to colour them.

OK, so the lace was really just for me...I needed to shabby it up a bit or I would have went crazy!!!



I am entering my fashionable 60's ladies into the following wonderful challenges:


Just a quick reminder to have a hop on over to ANYTHING BUT CUTE and meet our next design team member! First challenge starts May 5th.

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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82 comments:

  1. sirkkisApril 28, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    This is very special, Pamellia. Love all the wonderful things you've created so beautifully on it.
    Have a happy day, my friend,
    hugs xx

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  2. Jane SavageApril 28, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    What an amazing mix of textures and details, Pamellia! I love those gentle citrus colours too! xxx

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  3. pearshapedcraftingApril 28, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    This is beautiful Pamellia, I love your shabby take on the sixties! Those girls look so good in those colours! As for the other colours you mention you had to be there! I spent part of the sixties dressed in black or white as did many others! Hugs, Chrisx

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  4. UnknownApril 28, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    How fabulous! I love that you chose fashion and more inspiration for those runway models too! And loving the MB bubble die - think I need to add that to my list too :) Hugs, Georgie xx

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  5. brendaApril 28, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Sadly or otherwise Pamellia, I do indeed remember those patterns and colours right down to the mini skirts which as a youngster thought were wonderful even if my parents thought I was a tad to young to wear, but didn't stop me trying. Your card depicts the era perfectly as do the colours.

    B x

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  6. Valerie-JaelApril 28, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Great card. I loved the sixties, it was a wonderful, bright and happy and free time! Hugs, Valerie

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  7. aussie aNNieApril 28, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Delightful creation with all the goodies of the 60's. The burlap looks fabulous with the those extra goodies on it. Love these colours used and such a fab design.xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  8. Inky and Quirky DesignsApril 28, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Absolutely beautiful,zesty colours Pamellia. The more I see those stamps the more tempting they become! This is another stunner and yes looking back on some retro stuff is an eye opener sometimes!
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  9. Ros CrawfordApril 28, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    This is beautiful ... I love the colours and your fabulous transformation of the burlap however, I do have to say that some of the fashion of the 60's was amazing ... Mary Quant etc., Yeah I'm so old! Lol!

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  10. SD poojaApril 28, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    I hardly know anything about retro fashion but one thing I know is your card is very beautiful ! Wonderful combination of textures n colors !

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  11. Patty O'MalleyApril 28, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Some eras should never come back, and the sixties is one of them! lol However, your card depicts the colors and styles beautifully. Well done!

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  12. VeerleApril 28, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful Pamellia, love all the cirkels on your card.
    Hugs Veerle ;-)

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  13. SamraApril 28, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Gorgeous and very fashionable card!!! Love it!!! Great choice of colors and stencils! Thank you for giving me inspiration for this challenge so I don't have to go google the bikinis LOL!!!!

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  14. JJApril 28, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Pamellia,

    Stunning creation again from you my friend, amazing attention to detail, love the colours. I was bought up in the 60s and I can fully understand where you are coming from on the costume front lol!

    Have a great day

    Love & hugs

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

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  15. Beth BrovoldApril 28, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Woah this is FABULOUS Pamellia!! You sure did a lot of "home work" on this one...I was born in 1960 so I just had to wear the "kid" fashions but I sure remember the hair...I'm permanently scarred (mentally not physically) by the "singeing" of the bangs... lol!! This is absolutely stunning my crafty friend...being repetitive but you are a MASTER CRAFTER!!! Have a most wonderful day Pamellia...can't wait to see what you have to inspire us with next!!!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  16. Jackie TApril 28, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Hi this is a gorgeous card I love the textures and feel you have achieved. It was worth all the time you spent researching. Thank you for joining us at Fantasy Stampers this time. Hugs Jackie DT

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  17. Bad KittyApril 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Gorgeous card

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  18. Rainey's Craft RoomApril 28, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Fabulous textures and pastel shades on this project and you have certainly captured the 1960's feel.
    Lorraine

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  19. Lisa MincklerApril 28, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Ohhh Heavens to Betsy....thank goodness for lace...I don't need you going cray cray on us! Your retro card is tres magnifique with all the stencils, paste, burlap, and those super duper groovy bubbles....LOVE those! The women on the front are perfect for the sentiment and they almost look like their saying, "OMG...did you see that lady in the 60's bathing suit??? Yikes!!" ;)
    Hugs!

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  20. AndreeApril 28, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    A fabulous retro card Pamellia. The colours, textures, circles and stylised ladies are wonderful and I love all the pretties you added xx

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  21. VintagehandmadeApril 28, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Fabulous card, Pamellia! Love the amazing textures, colors and all the beautiful embellishments you added! That Runaway stamp set is one of my favorites! I really need to put that MB die on my list! You did an amazing job, my friend! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  22. CecApril 28, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Your card is elegant 1960s with lots of great texture and fun stamping and stenciling with shapes that were in abundance during that time. The colour palette is wonderful and I keep thinking I might be watching a Paris runway show.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  23. Juliz Design PostApril 28, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Super card Pamellia, love your fresh citrus colours and the circle die suits your theme beautifully.
    Julie x

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  24. chrissieApril 28, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely collection of the sixties colours and fashion

    Love Chrissie xx

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  25. froebelsternchenApril 28, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    As always Pamellia I am thrilled about your card.. I love the choice of colors, all the layers and masterly details...
    a feast for the eyes and the soul!

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  26. TerryApril 28, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Pamellia, I think your card is wonderful! The colors and Retro vibe is so the 60's! Love all the layers! Hugs!

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  27. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansApril 28, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Gorgeous retro piece, loving those fresh co,out on the dress and background. Love the retro circles too. Great design. Tracy x

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  28. JoanneApril 28, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Wow! Such a gorgeous shabby chic card! I love it!! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
    Joanne xo

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  29. SarahApril 28, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    I was born in the 60's Pamellia and I remember my Mum had a suede 2 piece ensemble (skirt and waistcoat) in a camel colour which was really quite nice, but for the fact she wore it with a psychedelic lime green and purple chiffon blouse with enormous collar and puffed sleeves!! Anyway onto your fabulous card which is nowhere near as gawdy as Mums fashion faux pas!! Love the texture and the citrus colours certainly hit the spot with the lava lamp splodges!! xx

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  30. massofhairApril 28, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I was a baby in the 60's and remember wearing a knitted bathing suit, yes knitted by my mother, how embarrassing lol! Love your choice of retro fashion Pamellia, your card is sensational :-) xxx

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  31. Dee's Craft RoomApril 28, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Fabulous design, funny it does not feel retro to me, just visiting my youth when these 50's styles were revised in the 70's! I love those circles and your choice of colours conjures times long past.

    Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  32. JaceeApril 28, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    How fabulous Pamellia, I love the ladies, very elegant!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  33. KT Fit KittyApril 28, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Oh, the '60s were a cool time - I was born in the mid-'60s so I do remember some of the styles! I always enjoy watching old TV shows from the '60s and '70s just to have a look at the fashion! What a stylish card you made - I love looking at all the details and wonderful texture.

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  34. LizApril 28, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Very 60s Retro, love all the detail. Super card!
    Liz - Butterfly Challenge #29 - Guest Designer xx

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  35. MargikApril 28, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Love your beautiful project and the wonderful details. Fabulous!
    Mar x

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  36. Mrs A.April 28, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    I love your lace made into the bow and all your gorgeous details. Thankyou for fluttering by. Hugs Mrs A.

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  37. Felix the Crafty CatApril 28, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    You've done it again, brilliant card and yes I have seen a bathing suit from the 60's in fact I was only looking at some old photographs today at my mum's. I was between 6 and 16 during the 60s so you can imagine what the photos were like! Though I might say it was a time of great changes for women in particular though some would say of the "Swinging Sixties" that there was a drop in moral standards! Angela x

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  38. Jenny MarplesApril 28, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Love the replication of dots and spots on that burlap background Pamellia! Jenny x

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  39. MeggymayApril 28, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Fashion went through many stages back then, love the style of your fantastic tag.
    Yvonne xx

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  40. RedanneApril 28, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous background for your very beautiful retro images - absolutely stunning! Hugs, Anne xx

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  41. crafty-stamperApril 28, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Brilliant card and tag love the texture and could I say muted colours lol I also had a lot of black and white clothes a great chequerboard skirt and polka dot blouse,but I also owned a red flowered trouser suit which I wore with duck egg blue suede heeled shoes and a pink floppy hat lol I had bells sewn down the side of my jeans which we used to wear in the bath so they shrank to fit and i had a brilliant dark blue jacket covered in strips of different sparkly coloured threads great times-and you should have seen some of the room decors clashing patterned paper,curtails and carpets -I look back at the pics and think omg we thought it looked great
    Carol x

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  42. Mrs.BApril 28, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Fabulous tag Pamellia, love those Catwalk stamps. Wonderful background with all that texture on the burlap panel.
    Avril xx

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  43. TammyApril 28, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Fabulous 60's card Pamellia! I love the images and that gorgeous tag, awesome bubble die and textures!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  44. Julia AstonApril 28, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Love how you've used Tim's ladies on this - and all the bubbles!!

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  45. SherrynApril 28, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    This is awesome Pamellia. xx

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  46. UnknownApril 28, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Heheheh - I am laughing so! Ok Pamellia - here's one for your record book. I wore an orange bathing suit - much the color of your background orange - in a national beauty pageant in 1969! YES - I'm serious!!! And guess what - I won!!! Heheheheheh!!! So there is proof that some 60's bathing suits were yipes in a good way!!!!!!!!!!! Now are you laughing????!!!! Needless to say - I am in love with your card. Your research paid off!!! It's WONDERFUL. j.

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  47. InkypinkycraftApril 29, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    what a great make x

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  48. LulaApril 29, 2015 at 1:31 AM

    Love your card in a perfect 60's spirit Pamellia!

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  49. LulaApril 29, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    Love your card in a perfect 60's spirit Pamellia!

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  50. Astrid MacleanApril 29, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Perfect for the challenge Pamellia, great use of those stamps!

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  51. DebApril 29, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    You nailed the '60's vibe perfectly Pamellia! Beautiful layers and textures and the ladies are looking lovely in their paper pierced frocks.

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  52. Carole ZApril 29, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    What a fab card Pamellia! Very stylish and you've used the stamps perfectly, hugs Carole Z X

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  53. nattybootsApril 29, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    Girlie and sophisticated Pamellia my Granddaughter would love this ,beautiful flowers and butterfly.
    Big hugs
    Elaine H X

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  54. JanetteApril 29, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Really up to date textures, love the design...
    Thanks for sharing with us at CraftyCatz this week.x

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  55. Faith A at Daffodil CardsApril 29, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Another WOW card and so different from your other cards, none the less VERY beautiful, love the colours the texture, the images, the lace, the butterfly, OK EVERYTHING.

    As for the 60's bathing costume, it was very "in" to have stretch towelling for material then. I had a beautiful blue costume, which looked OK BEFORE I went into the sea, then it stretched so much I had to hoist it up over my boobs, however the water didn't release, so I was left with a huge water filled sagging bubble around my lower half and me hanging on to the top because the weight stretched it down. Ah! those were the days LOL.

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  56. MRS DUCKApril 29, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Pamellia
    Thankfully, I was only around for a couple of years in the 60's so don't remember anything particularly hideous (not mentally scarred from any bad swimsuits lol!)
    Love your retro looking ladies and the gorgeous flowers. Lord help you if you have to do a project with a 70's wallpaper theme. . . . . . .now that I do remember lol!
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

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  57. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)April 29, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    wow loving your shabby chic 60's card as always so much detail and layers. Those butterflies are gorgeous .

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  58. Pat KApril 29, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful retro creation Pamellia and a wonderful shabby chic take on 60's. hugs, Pat K x

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  59. KarenApril 29, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    My dear friend, this theme would have terrified me yet you have used it brilliantly! Only you could showcase this theme while still emitting that gorgeous Pamellia feel we all know and love! The backgrounds are fantastic (LOVE all those circles) and the flowers are so pretty. The butterfly is so striking and works wonderfully with the 60's ladies. Wonderfully done as always, lovely friend! Have a beautiful day. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  60. LisaApril 29, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    This is absolutely stunning, Pamellia!! Wow, the texture is amazing!! I love the way you covered the burlap!! The flowers, lace, butterfly - all perfect touches!! I just love, love everything you do!! This is gorgeous!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  61. Jenny LApril 29, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Pamellia,
    another stunning creation here.
    Love all your fab ideas, and the wonderful work on this.
    Superb flowers, and wonderful paper piercing on the clothes.
    Fab colour choice too.
    Now I was a young lady in the 60s, and can't honestly remember the bathing suits, but I did have a lovely bronze one myself, and I believe it was from M&S.
    It had rope type straps, and big split in the front that joined together at the center of the bust leaving a large keyhole type of thing in the midriff, it was also backless at the top.
    So now I am going to have to investigate what you have seen.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  62. cotnobApril 29, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    A beautiful card Pamellia, such pretty colours and fabulous design - the paper pieced dresses look brilliant and I love the decorated burlap - you have certainly captured the feel of the 60's .
    Pauline
    x

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  63. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorApril 29, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Oh this card is just gorgeous! I love all the texture and the colors are fabulous! And yep, the 60's fashion was a bit too much for my personal taste but you did a lovely job capturing the feel of that decade!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    ♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

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  64. sarasclosetApril 29, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Ha, ha, Pamellia, if you think the bathing suits were bad in the 60's you should see me in mine now! Talk about hideous! You nailed it with the retro look on this beautiful card! Love the bubbles die, which really compliments the bubbles on the tag. Just a delightful card! Well done, as always! Hugs!

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  65. NathwestApril 30, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Nice card !

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  66. MarciApril 30, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Very well designed card!

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  67. Donna EllisApril 30, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    GREAT retro style card, and fabulously "stylish" color choices, Pamellia. Love your design! xo

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  68. BlogorattiApril 30, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Its a nice design!

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  69. Paper ProfusionApril 30, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Fantastically retro!! Love all the elements - 'it's totally happening baby'!!! Nicola x

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  70. Pawsitively CreativeApril 30, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Groovy man. I agree about the colors and patterns. Thank goodness you added the little shabby bit! I do really like this card and the layers you have achieved. Hugs to you muffin and Peace Out! ~Niki

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  71. DeeptiApril 30, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Wow! such an awesome piece ! Love the detailing :)

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  72. Becca CrugerMay 1, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    Oh my goodness golly and a bottle of all things good to go with it! Love the repetition of circles here. Sometimes, and this is a true story, I will just sit here and look at your work trying to puzzle out what makes it so good. I have notes I've taken from your cards! :) Thanks for always being a source of inspiration for me.

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  73. LollMay 1, 2015 at 1:42 AM

    You are so masterful at putting together layers and embellishments with the perfect details. LOVE these fashionable gals ... they are so artsy. And love the use of the sixties colours and patterns. xx

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  74. coldwaters2May 1, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful card Pamellia love the ladies they look so elegant and chic, the colours and design are pure perfection.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  75. ILEANA ARTUFFOMay 2, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Another masterpiece! You are so creative, a really artist! Every little details is wonderful and original! You have an innate taste for putting together all the various elements! (as always, sorry for my English!)
    Big hugs, Ileanaxx

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  76. ILEANA ARTUFFOMay 2, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Another masterpiece! You are so creative, a really artist! Every little details is wonderful and original! You have an innate taste for putting together all the various elements! (as always, sorry for my English!)
    Big hugs, Ileanaxx

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  77. SandyMay 2, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Fabulous, love the tag you created for your card, great technique and wonderful colour combo too. Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments this fortnight.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  78. Rebecca BradshawMay 2, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    I definitely have to agree with you about the colours and patterns of the 60s... But your card is absolutely gorgeous! You've got the 60s' vibe but still with so much of your usual elegance and beautiful detail!
    Rebecca.
    x

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  79. Michelle May 2, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    Love this! It has a retro feel, but in a fun and fresh new way. And the butterfly made the BEST embellishment!
    Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your work with us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. It's always fun to see your work!

    ~Michelle

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  80. cebelicaMay 3, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    You totally had me checking google for the '60 fashion. lol You'll probably think I'm completely nuts (if you don't already think so lol), but I actually like SOME of the stuff. Mind you, I said SOME. ;) I like those dotty things (and that's pretty much everything I like if I may add) and I even found a polka dot bathing suit that I thought was nice (now you probably think I completely lost my mind lol).
    You made a fab retro creation. I think you captured the '60 vibe perfectly. :)
    Big hugs to you!! xx

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  81. Cards By MIMay 3, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Fabby creation! Thanks for joining us over at AUD sentiments.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  82. RuthMay 19, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Such a fun, funky card, love your retro take. Ruth x

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