Thursday, May 14, 2015

Scrapping4fun Guest Designer - Techniques

Hello Everyone!

I'm very excited to be here today as the Guest Designer for Scrapping4fun Challenges! I was thrilled when Rachelle asked be to join in for this challenge and even more excited when she told me the theme is TECHNIQUES! I knew immediately it was time to try something new, just what the doctor ordered!!




I have been admiring this whole Finnabair phenomenon for some time now, and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try my hand at it. Mind you, I didn't have any of the proper products I have seen them use and I wanted to do something a little more bright and shabby...so I pulled out my DecoArt paints.

I took three colours of paint and watered down in little shot glasses, then I starting dripping, dropping, splashing and colouring. I used Americana Citron Green and Crafter's Acrylics Lavender and African Violet.


The frame is made from crafter's clay and a Martha Stewart silicon mold. The button is from my stash. I added some DecoArt Crackle Paint here and there for a little extra texture.


Down the edges of the banners, I added some texture with rows of Liquid Pearl drops. I just cut the fishtail banners out by hand. I splashed everything with a bit of black paint for some messy finishing touches.


On the back layer, I added some honeycomb die cuts from Crafty Ann and the black lattice stamping is done with a Kaisercraft texture stamp. The tag is Sizzix/Tim Holtz and the little rose is from my stash.




The butterfly is from the Sizzix/Tim Holtz Butterfly Duo set. I added a little extra DecoArt Ebony Black paint on the wings so it would stand out a little bit more. I painted a miniature clothes pin white to use for the body.



UPDATE:
My mixed media card won awards in 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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80 comments:

  1. LollMay 14, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Incredible design Pamellia. Love the bright green and lavender together. xx

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  2. SamraMay 14, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    WOW!!! WOOOOW!!!! WOOOOOOOOW!!! This is STUNNING Pamellia!!! Love the color choice, the splashing, dripping and what not!!! Gorgeous and totally jaw dropping masterpiece!!! LOVE IT!!!! BRAVO my friend!

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  3. ElizabethMay 14, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Gorgeous color and texture! I love this piece!

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  4. Shilpa NagaonkarMay 14, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love beautiful lavender here

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  5. KarenMay 14, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Pamellia, I absolutely LOVE your take on the Finnabair style! I love the brightness and how you managed to achieve such a style with what you had on hand.The design is gorgeous, the color palette is unique and fabulous, and each layer is filled with so many surprises. Lovely creation, my friend! Congratulations on another GD spot, too! :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  6. Valerie-JaelMay 15, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Beautiful work! Love the colours, too. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

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  7. froebelsternchenMay 15, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    This is just BEAUTIFUL .... I love the splatters ... no I love all about it!
    Happy weekend Pamellia!

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  8. DebMay 15, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    So beautiful Pamellia, love the spatters of black on that lovely soft palette, really makes it pop!

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  9. SuchiMay 15, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    STUNNING design Pamellia! Love your creations!
    Cheers! :)
    Suchi xx

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  10. MarjetaMay 15, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Stunning creation. Love those soft colours.

    LP, Marjeta

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  11. Jenny MarplesMay 15, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    Boy are you busy!!! Love the way you've used the paints on this. Jenny x

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  12. JaneMay 15, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Pamellia I don't know when you get time to sleep! This is a gorgeous piece with so many great techniques. It's wonderful to play with new things isn't it... Your colours work really well and the splatters of black are perfect. Great work as always xx

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  13. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Stunning card! I adore this colour combination! You totally rocked this one ;) xx

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  14. chrissieMay 15, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Stunning with the beautiful fresh colours and the wonderful way you did the butterfly. Really inspiring

    Love Chrissie xx

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  15. SD poojaMay 15, 2015 at 2:44 AM

    Congratulations on your Guest post ! Such a GORGEOUS card with fresh n beautiful colors,loved the bright look and layering !

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  16. VeerleMay 15, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    Congrats on your GDT spot. Beautiful card. Hugs ;-) Veerle

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  17. SueMay 15, 2015 at 3:17 AM

    Congrats on your GDT spot!
    This is stunning. The colours are gorgeous, the layers and textures are amazing and I love all you beautiful detailing.
    hugs Sue xx

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  18. Astrid MacleanMay 15, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Great shabby version of Finn's techniques and a wonderful colour combo, so fresh and Spring like!

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  19. coldwaters2May 15, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    WOW Pamellia what a stunning creation those colours are gorgeous the embellishments, design and techniques you have used are awesome, congrats on your GDT spot.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  20. Jane SavageMay 15, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Love that colour combo, Pamellia! Your design is so full of hidden treasures!!
    Have a lovely weekend! xxx

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  21. MarciMay 15, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful and "Springy" looking. Love the colors!

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  23. aussie aNNieMay 15, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Superb creation, brilliant colours and love this technique used...I actually saw this else where and thought I should give it a go...it looks awesome...love to see how you did yours.xxxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  24. massofhairMay 15, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Congrats on your GD spot! Amazing colours, love this combination so much it is fresh and bright but i LOVE your black splats to add that little bit of grunge. Fantastic as always Pamellia :-) xxx

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  25. JacMay 15, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    beautiful and stunning make, love all the layers you have used makes it look so good x

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  26. Jennie AtkinsonMay 15, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Another stunner Pamellia! I love the all those wonderful layers and the amazing mix of colours too. Gorgeous x

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  27. Rainey's Craft RoomMay 15, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Lovely colours and a beautiful project. It's great to try something new and to stretch ourselves and this turned out beautifully.
    Lorraine

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  28. Inky and Quirky DesignsMay 15, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Wow, where do I start on this one Pamellia! There is no style you can't do is there?! I absolutely adore it all but the that butterfly is just breath taking!
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  29. Patty O'MalleyMay 15, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Fantastic card, Pamellia! Love the various textures and colors. You should do a video tutorial.

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  30. LisaMay 15, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is stunning!! Wow!! I love the techniques you used!! The colors and texture are amazing!! Is there nothing you can't do??!! It's just a given that my jaw will be dropping when I visit you!! I absolutely love every single thing you create!! This is so gorgeous!! I love, love it!! Have a great weekend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  31. aussie aNNieMay 15, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Haha, re your comment, I have around 500 dies lol, so maybe we can swap what I don't have....I am really so shocked at what I have found...the stamps are never ending and my dies, well I put them on to magnetic sheets and they are in my craft cupboard doors, behind the door to my craft room now finding their way up the wall behind the door....I will take a photo and send to you tomorrow.xx

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  32. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)May 15, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Wow this is stunning loving everything about this card. I agrre with Patty O'Malley you such start doing videos on some of your cards.

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    1. PamelliaMay 15, 2015 at 5:10 PM

      Actually, I am working on building a desk tripod for my camera, so I might be answering your request with a yes very soon. Thanks for the visit Marilyn and the sweet comment! hugs :)

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  33. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 15, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Gorgeous Pamellia, grunge gone pretty, I love it. Love all the layered elements and your gorgeous butterfly. Tracy x

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  34. Anita Houston The Artful MavenMay 15, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    WOW!!! Most gorgeous! LOVE that you put your twist on the technique, and love the colors!

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  35. Scrapping4funChallengesMay 15, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Stunning, love all the detail and colors. Lovely techniques and butterfly.
    Thank you for your lovely GD entry.
    Hugs
    Rachelle DT
    http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com

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  36. JaceeMay 15, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Oh my, this is so WOW! gorgeous colour to start with, all your texture, just divine, the perfect guest spot for you being as it was techniques, and you've certainly done them proud with this lovely creation!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  37. Mona PendletonMay 15, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful Pamellia! Love all the dimension and beautiful butterfly fluttering about!

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  38. Beth BrovoldMay 15, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    WOAH Girl this is FABULOUS!! Love all the colours and SO MUCH technique here!! Hard to pick just one thing that stands out BUT that butterfly is STUNNING!! You are a true ARTIST Pamellia!! Have a great weekend!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  39. Jenny LMay 15, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Pamellia,
    this is so wonderful,and fabulous.
    The work involved in your delightful creations is amazing, and it must take you ages.
    Love the fab colour choice, and every lovely item created on this.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  40. Words and PicturesMay 15, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Many congrats on another fantastic guest spot, Pamellia (as people always used to say to me... where do you find the time?!)... The colours on this make it look so fresh and modern, and as always your technical expertise and experiments are so inspiring.
    Alison xx

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  41. AndreeMay 15, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    This is so pretty Pamellia. Congratulations on your GDT spot, the theme is right up your street. I love the colours you've used, the layers and the stunning butterfly. All the effects are fabulous xx

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  42. MRS DUCKMay 15, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Pamellia
    Oooh, a delicate piece of loveliness. Has a real gentle feel, all feminine and floaty.
    Not sure what Finnabair is . . . . . . . I thought it was a Scandinavian airline.
    Have a great weekend chuck.
    Ang x

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  43. MeggymayMay 15, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Gorgeous colours and textures, its another stunning project.
    Yvonne xx

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  44. TammyMay 15, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous Pamellia, I love the colors and that beautiful butterfly!!
    Hugs,Tammy

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  45. Juliz Design PostMay 15, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Super shabby card Pamellia.
    Enjoy your weekend, Julie x

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  46. cotnobMay 15, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Wow! Absolutely stunning Pamellia, such a fabulous technique - I love your colour choices and wonderful dimension.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Pauline
    x

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  47. Mrs.BMay 15, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    This is gorgeous, love the soft colour and lots of fabulous textures.
    Avril xx

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  48. Dee's Craft RoomMay 16, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Oh wow, another technique mastered Pamellia. Your photographs are amazing, I can almost feel all of the texture, it is so well done.

    Have a great weekend.

    Dionne xx

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  49. aussie aNNieMay 16, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Am I a goose or am I a goose, sorry I put [c] instead of [p].xx

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  50. aussie aNNieMay 16, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Also forgot to mention I have added the pics you wanted on the same post.xx

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  51. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMay 16, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Another amazingly gorgeously fabulously creation, with so much fabulous detail. I LOVE all your work Pamellia and this is loved too. Gorgeous combo of colours.
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my card, you are a favourite to go to blog, where I can just drool and wish that I could even attempt something like your creations.

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  52. Karen DunbrookMay 16, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    wow...amazing mf...thanks for all the times you visit my blog...very appreciated!

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  53. Julieanne..aka pinkjoolsMay 16, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Stunning work....just love the pretty colours and details....Thank you for joining us this week at Fun n Funky...Julieannex

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  54. Pawsitively CreativeMay 16, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Yummy layers and textures going on here Bubbles. The color combo works so well together and that little rose, the butterfly and the frame are oodles of hidden fun! Awesome sauce! Hugz to you muffin!

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  55. coopsMay 16, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    so stunning pamellia.i love all your fabulous layers and pretty details and your colours are really beautiful :D

    x coops xx

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  56. Vee CassidyMay 16, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    How absolutely beautiful, Pamela. I love the textures and colours; a real work of art. Vee xx (Following back, thank you. ) xx

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  57. UnknownMay 16, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Holy cow Pamellia!! You are on one GD spree :) but I'm not surprised you are so incredibly talented!! This card is just pure beauty, the colours are stunning together and the piece looks so arty too - I love it!! xx

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  58. Carole ZMay 16, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    This is stunning Pamellia, I love the delicate colours...I still have no idea how you have time to make all these amazing projects,So sorry I haven't been by this week or so, life has gotten in the way of blogging lately...off to look at all posts from you've I've missed! Hugs Carole Z X

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  59. sirkkisMay 17, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Pamellia! I was to miss this gorgeous piece. It's so, so beautifully designed and the colours are lovely. Big bow again to your great talents. Hugs xx

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  61. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    WOW, wowzer and Stunning! Totally epic make hun, I loved visiting your gorgeous blog.
    Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you next time at http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/
    Sandie (That Craft Place Designer, proud DT)
    http://fairytaledaydream.blogspot.com/

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  62. pearshapedcraftingMay 18, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Oh My! The layers, the fabulous colours, the gorgeous texture….this is totally amazing!! Hugs, Chrisx

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  63. crafty-stamperMay 18, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    congrats on your GDT,stunning card love all the colour and texture fabulous layering and embellishments
    carol x

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  64. Asmah Zainal AbidinMay 18, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful creation Pamellia. Your Finn's style is simply amazing even with what you have. I love the color combination and everything on your card. Always so inspiring! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this fortnight. Looking forward to see you again next challenge. Have a nice day Pamellia :)

    Fondly,
    Asmah
    TTCRD DT
    Qinaahana Arts and Crafts {My Blog}

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  65. Linda Osterwise, DTMay 18, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Your card is stunning - and the textures are amazing! Thank you for joining us in the Through The Craft Room Door challenge.

    Hugz,
    Linda

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  66. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Hehehhe - you did GREAT at your first Finn type project Pamellia. This is absolutely WONDERFUL. YEAH!!! She is the very first ever mixed media artist I knew about and followed! Love your "take" on her techniques. The colors are fabulous. SUPER FINE in every way! j.

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  67. Pat KMay 19, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Another spectacular piece Pamellia. Even when you try something new you knock it out of the park...fabulous.
    Thank you so much for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky this week. Pat K x

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  68. Lou SimsMay 19, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    WOW, stunning project and adore all your attention to detail. Many thanks for joining in with our "anything goes" challenge over at Love to Create. Lou (DT)

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  69. My Paper EpiphanyMay 19, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    I'm lost for words! This is incredibly beautiful! I hope you do start to make videos, becausse I would love to see the process! hugs

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  70. KT Fit KittyMay 20, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Oh, Pamellia, this looks like you had fun! Look at all those techniques you used! I love these colours together - one of my favourite combos! All of the gorgeous layers look amazing! Beautiful!

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  71. Linda BreedloveMay 20, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Truly amazing, my friend... a stunning piece of art in the Finn style!

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  72. NatalieMay 21, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    such a great design!
    Thanks for playing along in the Sister Act Card Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Natalie
    INKognito

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  73. Ros CrawfordMay 22, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Wow!! Gorgeous!! I love the colours and the randomness of the paints!

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  74. YvonneMay 22, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Amazing project and I love the pastel colours and the texture you've managed to incorporate. Thank you for joining us on the We Love to Create Challenge Blog and good luck.

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  75. cebelicaMay 23, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Congrats on your GDT position. You sure made them proud! Amazing creation! I love Finnabair's work as well. I hope she'll have more classes here, because I wanna go - last time was amazing! As I said, fab creations in beautiful colours!
    Hugs! xx

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  76. Felix the Crafty CatMay 24, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Pamellia, this is just so gorgeous and thanks for joining in the tag challenge at That Craft Place.

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  77. AnonymousMay 28, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Just Gorgeous!!! Love those colors together! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at MMCC :-)

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  78. sannalippertMay 30, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    another beauty!!!! wow!

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  79. Paper ProfusionMay 31, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Congratulations on your guest designer piece Pamellia, it looks really fantastic. In particular the splatters, which by nature are surely random, look as if each one is perfectly placed. Truly gorgeous. Nicola x

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