Hello Everyone!
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It's time to start another challenge over at Try it on Tuesday. This time around our theme is HOT AND WILD. We would like you to use hot colours or wild animals, or both. I decided to do a bit of both for my card. I have used a combination of digital images and stamps along with some of my fun new DecoArt products to create my African themed piece.
I am very short on time recently, so I haven't gone into too much detail on my process. If anyone has any questions please let me know and I will go into more detail for you. Thanks.
DecoArt products used:
For the background, I painted a piece of kraft paper with layers of Tan and Pebbles paints. I used some texture paste and a Tim Holtz stencil to lay down the pattern, then I coloured it by rubbing the paints and the Fluid Acrylics and Antiquing Cream with my finger over the surface. I highlighted everything with a touch of Metallic Lustre Gold Rush. Then I layered another stencil pattern using Crafter's Workshop Art Is stencil and just left it white.
For the leaves I fussy cut out some stencilled ferns from PaperArtsy and coloured them with a couple of DecoArt acrylic paints and then highlighted them with some Gold Rush. I also splashed some Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs ink here and there just to mussy things up a bit.
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My jungle card won awards in the following wonderful challenges:
My jungle 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.
Marvelous! What a wonderful project Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful project! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteRich, perfecktly design sample for the theme.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, Pamellia,
Hugs xxx
Fabulous piece Pamellia, those leaves are brilliant. I am not surprised you are a bit short on time...I never know how you manage to get everything done! There is always so much detail in everything you make....stunning work x
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, Pamellia, you impressed me so much again by your breathtaking art! Absolutely fantastic card with so many amazing details and, as always, awesome techniques, fabulous layers and brilliant ideas! Hats off to your unique and original art!
ReplyDeleteHuge hugs! Branka xxx
This is very beautiful with great techniques and details! I really love it! Mar x
ReplyDeleteFabulous piece of art Pamellia! Love how you've woven those amazing leaves through the tags and other elements, as always so much thought and skill has gone into this beautiful design.
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wonderful project
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Pamellia!!! I really like the way a sheet - an amazing effect.
ReplyDelete... sorry I yesterday published its African series ATC...
Fantastic card with the King of the jungle looking wonderful in among the leaves
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
This is a fantastic, jungle/wild animal themed card Pamellia, beautiful textures and details as always.
ReplyDeleteI got a bit messy myself last night so I might get chance to finish it today and have something to share soon.
Lorraine
Wow, a great card and lots of info hugs Bee
ReplyDeleteA total contrast to your pretties but what a beauty this is ... You rocked that theme!
ReplyDeleteYou say - and that's it - as if it was so simple LOL. I LOVE LOVE this perfect project,
ReplyDeletewonderful !! love the green ferns and the way you have used the postal stamps Pamellia !!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work of art again my friend...where oh where do you get the time to produce such elegant and interesting creations.xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia, this has to be one of my favorite cards ever. I love the Lion postcard and the compass and postmarks are great details. Wonderful textures and the colours you have used are perfect and the foliage is fabulous. Sally.x.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card and details, Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Pamellia I love, love this piece. The detail with the lion is just awesome.
ReplyDeleteTruly wonderful. Hugs Veerle
I really like this! Very appealing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Pamellia. Love the imagery set against your backdrop. Love your fussy cut leaves too and the touches of metallic, gorgeous piece of art. I would love to visit your craft room you have such a vast array of supplies . Tracy x x
ReplyDeleteIts Wonderful ! I loved the safari theme.. would'nt have imagine such a beautiful card can be made on this theme !! As always I am in love with the textures and layering !
ReplyDeleteOh my this is WONDERFUL Pamellia, once again your textures are just mouth watering. I could just gaze at all the details for hours!
ReplyDeleteWould love you to enter this in MMW too as you've used stencils ;)
Biggest hugs
Donna xxx
A fabulous piece Pamellia and quite different for you but you always manage to rock every possible challenge! I love all the wonderful textures and the soft colours. The lion stamp is adorable! Stunning as always and (as always) a delight to hop on over and have a look at your latest creation. Jennie x
ReplyDeleteGreat card Pamellia. I'm sure I recognise the text stencil you've used, one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and happy crafting, Angela x
This is simply gorgeous! What a beautiful and dreamy scene you've created. Love the palm branches and the postcard image. So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures make me giddy! Incredibly scrumptious layers with textures that scream to be touched. Nicely done!!!
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Lisa x
Stupendous creation Pamellia, I watch a lot of nature programmes and the big cats are always a big favourite of mine especially Lions so this is heaven seeing a little bit of Africa with the colours, design and the image I love it.
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lorraine x
That turned out really well, great effort indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo many layers, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis really is gorgeous - love the colours and there's also the scrumptious texture but oh my! Your fabulous lion sitting proudly in his jungle , he is definitely on the wild side! Fabulous! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteOh my word, this is spectacular, Pamellia!! This needs to be framed!! The dimension and the details are amazing!! Wow!! This is another one that I had to study for a long time before I could comment!! It truly is a work of art!! I don't know how you manage to make each project better than the last, but you do!! You are so talented and creative!! Love, love this my friend!! Wow!! Have a great day :)
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Fabulous, love the layers and texture and of course because I love cats, I adore the big kitty I can see there!
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I can just feel the thickness and textures in my hands Pamellia..love the leaves and rustic coloured background..awesome card.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
You have certainly captured lion country on this fabulous piece Pamellia!! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, yet another wonderful and unique design full of beautiful detailing.
ReplyDeletehugs Sue xx
A beautiful piece Pamellia, again with all your super details and layers.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
OM word this is a stunning creation Pamellia, beautiful texture, colours and gorgeous details.. work of art!.
ReplyDeleteHugs Pam x
Wonderful card Pamellia, as usual lot of lovely layers and fabulous textures. Love that lion image.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Beautifully put together Pamellia! Love the texture on the foliage and all the vintage layers with that stunning lion image look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I love that lion image.. I am guessing that is the digital part of your creation? I looked through the details and didn't see it called out. Beautiful layering of the image with the fronds. Like walking through the jungle!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOW!! What an amazing and so exotic card!!! Love it!!! Especially the branches and background textured panel! Gorgeous jungle scene!!! Love it my friend! Sorry for checking in late...this morning just flew by and just now sat down at the computer after work...I hope all is well on your end. Take care my friend!
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Samra
Yes you have captured the Jungle perfectly , well done !
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Elaine H X
Brilliant, I love all the layers and details and distressing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us over at Challenge up your Life!
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Ela
I love the organic feel of this stunner, Pamellia! Looks like it truly belongs in the Serengeti! xxx
ReplyDeleteA really fabulous card! Pamellia . Love how you have used metallics but have retained a real naural, earthy feel. Those leaves are real beauts and all the layers of stenciling and substrates are fab .
ReplyDeleteWow! You've achieved such wonderful effects on this card, Pamellia - my little heart always enjoys visiting to see what new things you have put together to create another masterpiece! You have a fantastic way of pairing color and texture! Thanks for the inspiration. hugs, de
ReplyDeleteWow! You've achieved such wonderful effects on this card, Pamellia - my little heart always enjoys visiting to see what new things you have put together to create another masterpiece! You have a fantastic way of pairing color and texture! Thanks for the inspiration. hugs, de
ReplyDeleteYour card is rich with details and techniques! Truly impressive and amazing! Thank you for sharing your creativity in the Inkspirational gallery!
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Well I'm WILD about your creation. It's a jungle on a piece of cardstock! I love the layers and layers of texture and distressed paper pieces. So yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh Pamellia, this is sensational! Only you could create something like this with the theme.. you leave me speechless, my dear friend! The background is stunning, the greenery is exquisite, and I adore every technique you incorporate into your cards. The lion is amazing! Layers upon layers of beauty... if only I had the words to tell you just how much your work inspires my heart. :o) Have a wonderful day, my friend!
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Karen
Wonderful creation Pamellia, I adore your leaves and can feel myself being drawn into the jungle in this card. LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
The leaves are so beautiful Pamelai,,,,downright mesmerizing to look at!!
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Dr Sonia
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This is fabulous Pamellia, you have covered the theme beautifully - gorgeous details and dimension as always.
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Lovely card Pamellia :) Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x
ReplyDeleteWow! This is totally stunning Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteI just love it!
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Dawn xx
Fabulous project love the colours,textures and all the details love the lion image and definitely says African
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Seems like the perfect example of hot and wild Pamellia! The lion is very 'goodlooking' amongst your lovely greenery (love that stencil) and hot jungle colors. SUPER! j.
ReplyDeleteIts really wild out there Pamellia! Love this card to the bits..the texture and layering and those stenciled ferns are a classy touch, not to mention Mr.Lion in his full majestic presence, steals the show! A big wow from me. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic Pamellia! This takes me back to my trips to Kenya and India. Fab work. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteI started singing the "In the Jungle" as soon as I saw that fabulous lion! What a wonderful card and all the layers and elements surrounding the "King of the Jungle" are stunning! Love this, Pamellia! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever used all the 'stuff' you use - I'd end up with a puddle of mud - you do such a wonderful job of layering color over paste over color and then splattering it all! love that lion and your beautiful leaf fronds - they look REAL! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteJane of the jungle comes to mind because this design is one of my new favorites! What can I say that hasn't been said except awesome sauce Bubbles! You are such a talent and sweetie pie! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
ReplyDeleteStunning creation Pamellia! I love that lion image and your gorgeous textures, the leaves are awesome!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Well done, Pamellia! As always, I am in awe of your creativity and vast talents! I love all the texture and layers here! Those palm fronds are amazing and I love the corrugate board, it reminds me of a rusty tin roof you might see on some exotic island. Forgive me if this makes no sense; I believe my pain meds are getting the best of me:)! If I pinned all of my favorite Pamellia favorites, I think I might just run out of room, but I had to pin this one, too !Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLoving how you got this hot safari theme into a card, I just really don't know how you do it but you can create anything. I feel like I'm back in Kenya! I love the layers and those hints of green against the dusty, sandy browns - PURE GENIUS!! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, you have used an lovely lion image and all of the browns and tans makes make a great 'hot' background. Your leaves look amazing, that is a great effect.
ReplyDeleteDionne xx
I love your jungle look here - again the amazing textures and techniques all add up to a spectacular finish. Wonderful work, Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Pamellia , I absolutely love this project!! All those layers combined with and that texture = a stunning piece! I love all the details from the gold touches on the leaves to the textured background and the digi image ( I could go on and on :-) ).... love it all!!! Candy :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at CUYL.
Hugs from Germany
Steffie
It'a all in the multitude of details on your projects. I look and look and look. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the beautiful textured layers. Every one of them! Thank you for sharing your work with us for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. I love seeing what you create! ~Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely fab project. I loved how U ve layered the textures. Imagine the joy of d receiver peeking through and turning the project around to discover some new detail.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia
ReplyDeleteWell, I have to say, the title of "Hot and Wild" promised something different to me hahaha! Thought I'd stumbled across a dodgy blog lol!
Beautifully captured essence of jungle. Magnifique!
Best wishes.
Ang x
Ps. . . . . .don't worry, my French is extremely limited so I shall run out of words very shortly lol!
Gorgeousness my dear Pamellia!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia, I'm working my way thru what I've missed recently and drooling over my keyboard. So many amazing creations....true magic. Love everything about this one too. hugs, Pat K x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Pamellia! Love all the layers and the image of the lion. So majestic looking!
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is different...and I LOVE it, fab take, gorgeous crackle. The ferns and tag...well all of it is beautiful. Ruth x
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