Just a quick reminder that the Winners from Anything But Cute's - Vintage Garden challenge were announced this morning. I was so impressed with all the amazing entries we got last month, I really wish we could have chosen everyone as a winner! I want to thank everyone again for all your kind words and your support, we had a great launch and look forward to many more fabulous challenges with you!!
So now on to my little summery tag here. Quite honestly, I was just looking for an excuse to play with my new Ecoline inks. Today it's PINK, YAY!! Yesterday my very wonderful and talented friend Cec came and spent the day with me! She had a great deal of influence over the outcome of this tag, so a big thank you to her for some of these details.
The wreath is Memory Box, the leaves are from Prima, the sentiment is from Kaisercraft, the doily is from Cheery Lynn. The butterfly is from Michaels and coloured with distress inks Scattered Straw and Squeezed Lemonade. Sentiment and butterflies were stamped with Ranger Archival ink Jet Black. The frame was made with a mold and I added some yellow glitter glue along with some Starburst Stickles.
The flowers were made with Joy Crafts and coloured with Spun Sugar and Scattered Straw. The leaves were coloured with Mowed Lawn (my first time using this colour...it's bright but I like it).
In the background I actually used a large damask stencil to lay a pattern, but it's kind of obscured by all the fabulous Ecoline swirls. ARE THOSE SEQUINS THAT I SEE THERE??? Why yes, they are. I actually have an entire box filled with sequins and I've never used a single one...you can thank Cec for encouraging me to put a few on the background. I love how they look.
UPDATE:
My tag won awards in the following wonderful challenges:
My tag won awards in the following wonderful challenges:
- Sketchy Colors- #250 - Pink, Green and Yellow
- House of Cards - June Challenge - Photo Inspiration
- House of Cards - June Challenge - Photo Inspiration
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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ReplyDeleteA beautiful tag Pamellia. I love the swirling effect of the gorgeous pink Ecoline ink and the pop of orange from the butterflies, frame and sequins is really pretty. The doily and lace are great additions and your flowers are wonderful as always. Sally.x.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, my dear, I'm so sorry I haven't been over to ogle your designs lately - I've been hopping along the coffee lovers blog hop and now I feel like I'm neglecting my friends! Anywho, I am DROOOOOOLING over that inky background. I guess I'll have to look up Ecoline inks to figure out what they are. I love the bright, springy feel of this, and I love the subtle texture you added with the sparkly paste.
ReplyDeleteVibrant little details, real nice work!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Pamellia, the summery colours are so bright and cheerful. I love the mixture of die-cuts and elements you have used and that inky background is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
So summery Pamellia and as usual so much to take in!! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing card! Love the buttrflies!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Sketchy Colors and good
luck!
SMiles and hugs,Kari :)
A gorgeous tag Pamellia, such beautiful colours and fabulous details as always.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Pauline
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This is so pretty and delicate, I love the colours - beautiful! Hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteSuch a delicate design ! Like spring !
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Happy weekend Pamellia!
oxo
Susi
Gorgeous! I love the colors! Have a wonderful and creative weekend Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag love all the wonderful colors you used so bright and cheerful .
ReplyDeleteYour tag is so softly colored! love the glitter on the butterflies and the drippy background! have a wonderful weekend Pamellia - Julia xx
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is stunning, Pamellia!! I love the beautiful colors!! I stare at your projects for so long, soaking up the amazing details!! I love the butterflies - they looks so gorgeous!! All of the layers and details are just perfect!! Absolutely fabulous tag!! Love, love it!! Have a great weekend :)
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Gorgeous Pamellia, love the added glitter. Hugs Veerle
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely creation, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty tag Pamellia. I love the inky background, beautiful summery colours and gorgeous detailing.
ReplyDeletehugs Sue xx
Stunning tag Pamellia, beautiful colours and lovely details.
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These Ecoline inks look really interesting, I will have to do some research. I think your next video should be on your flowers, I bet lots of people would love to see them. Adore the fresh colour palette on this and the composition is perfect. Gorgeous. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summery tag.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Ooh more wonderfulness Pamellia, I'm loving the look of these inks, you make them look so gorgeous. I must admit I do love a blast of pink every now and then ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend
Big hugs
Donna xxx
A beautiful tag Pamellia and such wonderful colours. You've managed to add so much detail without it looking crowded. I love the sequins - what a brilliant idea - and the gorgeous butterflies and pearls xx
ReplyDeleteI just love that delicious colour of pink on your very beautiful and feminine tag - the flowers are gorgeous and I love those sparkly butterflies too! Gorgeous work! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteA real beautiful feminine tag, love the pink colours.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
What a fresh colour pallete and fantastic design, Pamellia! I really need to try those Ecoline inks, you inspired me with that awesome background you've created! Stunning tag, my friend! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs :)
Branka xxx
All of the fabulous elements on this tag. I could never have imagined doing something like this. Your friend must be a wonderful influence on your crafting. Thanks for playing in the Mod Squad challenge with week.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Pamellia, I love the fresh colours and those beautiful butterflies
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Stunning Pamellia, love it to bits, so, so pretty. You do manage to pack and awful lots onto your creations, If I did that they would just look a mess lol!
ReplyDeleteFabulous a-b-c went so well, thank you for giving me an honour lol! Its been an excellent day for me today but more on that another day.
Have a great weekend
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
I love tags, and this one is gorgeous, Pamellia! Those flowers are beautiful--I'll have to try to get that die. This tag is bright and cheerful. How fun it must be to have a friend to craft with!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tag my dear!!! Love those bright colors and such pretty layering of gorgeous elements!!! I wish I could have join Cec and you!!! :( I have been super busy at home, finally got a chance to sit down and admire this crafting gem!!! Hey, I see you are expanding your horizons with sequins :) very cool!!!
ReplyDeleteNow my DT hat on: Thank you so very kindly for joining us at CCCB this week!!!
Samra DT
This is amazing - love all the colours and textures you have used, and the dimension - wow!
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Maxine
Oh, Pamellia! Love the colors you used on this spring time tag! I'm not a pink person, but this is my kind of pink! I bet you are loving those Ecoline paints, because I see you added another color to your collection. Those butterflies are mmmmm, mmmmm, Good! Love their sparkly wings! I need to thank Cec for putting that sequin idea in your head, because they add a perfect compliment to the butterflies. I hope you will auction this one off, because I will be first and last bidder! Just beautiful! Huge hugs!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful tag Pamellia !! I like this pink !!
ReplyDeletePamellia, your treasured time with Cec was certainly inspired! What a beautiful tag! The colors are a ray of sunshine to my heart... blossoming with sweet pink love! You layer elements to perfection, without fail, every single time... I just cannot get enough of your beautiful creations. The butterflies are so beautiful, the flowers are extraordinary, and your paint/stenciling is fabulous as ever. I love the precious frame, too. I'm delighted she encouraged you to break out your sequins, because they are perfect little sunbeams on your tag of love! Beautifully designed creation once again, my dear friend. I hope your weekend is filled with joy. :o)
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Karen
Good morning from Sicily Pamellia! What a gorgeous tag....how wonderful that you could craft with your friend. There are so many lovely details as always here including the sparkly butterfly and sequins. Your flowers are always stunning...there is indeed lots of love here.Back home tomorrow....boo!!!!! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI just love pink- and this tag is so pink! Love it!!! I love the dies, the shimmer and the sequins as well- again, all of the details are delicious : ) Awesome work- looks like a wonderful crafty play date!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag! Love the beautiful fresh colour combo you used on this one! The butterflies look super too and how fun for you and Cec to be crafting together!!
ReplyDeleteSummer on a tag Pamellia, love everything about it and I am always rather partial to pink and the little hints of green bring it all to life.
ReplyDeleteIf only the Christmas cards were for my stash then I would avoid that last minute rush, but they all have to go off to the studio for the TV shows and I am sure this year will be the same as most, when time comes to make my own I will be totally fed up with Christmas and ready to move on to spring. Yesterday was our warmest so fat this year, where was I - in my craft room and you can guess the rest.
B x
The colors remind me of cool n juicy watermelon :D ! Loved the layering and bright pretty look has freshened my mind !
ReplyDeleteAww so beautiful, full of sparkle color and texture, i love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Elaine H X
Yay to sequins!! Lovely tag Pamellia ... I love those beautiful swirls and drips of bright pink ... Have a brilliant weekend!
ReplyDeleteI am SO IN LOVE with this gorgeous creation, Pamellia! I LOVE the amazing texture and beautiful use of color! I hope you link this up with us at House of Cards for a chance to win some prizes! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteOnce again Pamellia, a gorgeous creation. I love your pink and green combo...so fresh, and spring-like. Those butterflies are sooooooo real, they look exactly like the ones that flutter around my garden each day. You always perform magic with your flowers, and these ones are no exceptions. So glad you enjoyed your day with your friend Cec, and I'm also glad she suggested that you add the sequins...they look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you tons, Pamellia, for the 2 'Anything But Cute' awards. I feel immensely honoured.
Big Hugs,
Jennifer. x
What a beautiful tag Pamellia! I love the colors and your gorgeous sparkly butterflies!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Pink is my favourite colour so you know I love your tag! Gorgeous background and wonderful die cuts! The butterflies look amazing! I love all the sparkle! Looks like you and your friend had a marvelous day!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness my 'puter is working today, so that I can see your wonderful talent at work again, this is another amazing result with all your play things. Wish I could have played with you 2, I would have learned so very much.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty, Pamellia! Love the use of die cuts and your lovely background! Those butterflies are so pretty! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteOOOOOweeeeeeeee - how I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall watching you and Cec creating together Pamellia. I must say... it is so OBVIOUS how much more STUNNING this project is under her tutelage. For example, those sequins upped the YUMMY-NOUS by at least two marks on the LOVE scale!
ReplyDeleteSeriously... it's soooooooooooooo SPECIAL. I am not a pink lady but I really am enjoying looking at this beauty... and I think it is because of that luscious green you used. Nevertheless - it's WONDERFUL. j.
So beautiful, I love this tag Pamelia, as usual I adore all the care and detail you put into your work, gorgeous!
ReplyDeletehugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design
o glad you left your link and sorry about the glitch. A beautiful card, lovely die cuts and embellis. A what a gorgeous butterfly! Thanx for playing along with us at CC&CC. Joanne
ReplyDeleteooooh looks like you and Cec have been having a ball!! How lovely to have such a creative day with a friend! This is just soooo.. pinkilicious!! So glad you're having fun with the ecoline, I've only just started playing but I love them - they are fun aren't they?!! ;) Some stunning subtle shimmers, hugs, Georgie xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Your textures and layers are fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.
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Lily Patch Stamps
How lovely is it to have Cec in your room!?! I bet you have oodles of fun and laugh your arses off. You ladies are both awesome sauce! Now for this gorgeous and stunning creation. Your yellow butterflies! Wowzers! I don't usually like yellow but I love this! You do bright colors so superbly my dear. Love the scrumptious layers and those rinestones. Not to mention the vellum! Sigh! Awesome sauce! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Pamellia, love your colour palette and all those lovely die cuts and embellies. How fun you got to spend a crafty day with Cec, your house must have been alive with inspiration between you two talented gals! Glad she talked you into using the sequins, a lovely touch!
ReplyDeleteSo much inky goodness! I love the summery color palette, and the wonderful handmade flowers! It's as light and airy as a summer garden, Pamellia! The sequins are a fun finishing touch, too!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful pamellia.gorgeous pretty colours and layers and i love the butterflies and flowers :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Gorgeous tag Pamelia! It captures the essence of Spring. Thanks for joining us at House of Cards challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteWOW so pretty as always...rejuvenating creation Pamelia!
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Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects
Whenever I visit you it always brightens the day and this is no exception.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Pamellia. Happy crafting, Angela xXx
Beautiful...so soft, and full of pretty details!! Thank you for joining us at "Fussy and Fancy" for our "Distressed" challenge!!
ReplyDeleteDiane FAF DT
Gorgeous card. Love the colors and layout and that gorgeous die. Thank you so much for participating this week at the Mod Squad Challenge
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia
ReplyDeleteFabulous and fresh looking and spot on for House of Cards. Terrific florals as always.
Glad you enjoyed your day with a crafty chum.
Best wishes.
Ang x
Beautiful tag, glad you joined us at House of Cards! Donna HOC DT
ReplyDeletePamellia- this tag is so feminine , gorgeous and delicate!! I love the Pink and green combo and I love all of your wonderful details! And tell Cec to come over and help me to discover some of my un-used craft items! heehee xo
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I missed this one my friend, a stunning tag with stunning colours. I ordered some of these ecoline colours and waiting to see when they arrive....should only be a few days.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, stunning colors and so many layers! I love the gold circle that accents your sentiment. Very lovely. Thank you for sharing at Tuesday Throwdown!
ReplyDeleteWow Pamellia this is one very beautiful tag love the base colours also that awesome flower and butterfly, stupendous make.
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Lorraine x
ooh, I love everything about this tag!
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HOC DT
Fabulous tag love all the beautiful texture and embellishments and of course the fabulous colour and the sequins fit in perfectly and the flowers are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Such a pretty and girly make Pamellia. You sure are on a summery roll and it's lookin' good! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful friend! Lovely card, beautiful layers, textures! Stunning.
ReplyDeleteLight and frothy and lovely!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I love the zesty greens, they have given this creation a wonderful springtime feel, especially when used in conjunction with the pretty pinks. Your design really sets off the delicate flower and sweet butterflies.
ReplyDeleteDionne xx