Monday, August 10, 2015

Crafty Cardmakers #145 - Warm Summer Colours

Hello Everyone!


It's time for another challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and More! This time around our lovely hostess Bec has chosen the theme WARM SUMMER COLOURS. Sadly, this will be my last challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and More. It has been such a wonderful year and such a great experience, but it's time for me to move on and get started on the next leg of my crafty adventure. I send out a special thank you to Lin who has been such a wonderful team leader, and to my teamies who have been a great source of inspiration!

For my last challenge I decided to put together a Congratulations card for my Mom. She got a wonderful promotion at her work and I want to send a little card to her to tell her how happy and proud I am!



The panel behind the sentiment was cut from Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles. I painted it with DecoArt Americana Burnt Umber paint, then applied a coat of DecoArt Weathered Wood, then topped it off with some Crafter's Acrylic Tan paint. The Weathered Wood causes the paint to separate creating this wonderful texture. 

The sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations, the birdhouse was made with crafter's clay and a silicone mold which I painted with Americana Burnt Umber and Americana Titanium White. The seam binding was coloured with distress inks Squeezed Lemonade, Dried Marigold and Worn Lipstick.



At the top of the card, I tucked in a little tag. It was cut with a Sizzix Tag Collection die and then I painted it with DecoArt Tan paint and the using a little water to dilute some colours, I splashed on some Americana Coral Shell, Americana Bright Yellow and Americana Titanium White.



The flowers were cut with Spellbinders Create a Carnation die set and coloured with distress inks Squeezed Lemonade, Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold and Abandoned Coral. The vine leaves are from Marianne Designs and the larger leaves are from Spellbinders Foliage. The stamp in the back is from Kaisercraft.



The tulip buds were cut using a Poppystamps Poinsettia die and the leaves are from the Create a Carnation die set. The background was painted with Crafter's Acrylic Tan paint. The brickwork was applied with a home made stencil and home made texture paste.




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.


71 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Pamellia, your mom will be so happy with this card.
    Hugs Veerle

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  2. Gorgeous card, Pamellia! I just want to reach in to touch all the beautiful flowers and textures. Congrats to your mom.

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  3. What a pretty card Pamellia! Love that little bird house, such a nice touch :) Congratulations to you mom! I am sure she'll love this card!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Samra

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  4. Ah what a lovely daughter you are! Beautiful make once again Pamellia, always love your brick wall stencilling and perfect flowers too ;)
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  5. Do you ever just wake up in the morning and say, "wow pamellia, you are a creative genius and everybody loves your stuff." ?!? Because you really should! Once again a super lovely creation. You have such a way with those pastel tones. I'm sure your mom will love this! I know I do.

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  6. This is a stunning creation Pamellia, there is an abundance of fabulous detail, I am sure your Mum loved it,
    I am so sorry to hear you are leaving us, I have enjoyed working with you and seeing all your fantastic creations, wishing you well in your new adventure and I hope we do meet in blogland.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  7. WOW so pretty you are awesome and so are your creations. I just made a mm project for a DT and it's ended up in the bin...just can't get it together like you seem too...love this..xx

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  8. Such pretty colors and a happy card for mom! Beautiful Pamellia. Love the browns and the pinks and the flowers as always are stunning.

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  9. Beautiful work Pamellia, love the colours and style. Hugs, Valerie

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  10. Wonderful card Pamellia !!! I liked (very-very) the flowers and the transformation of the tag with paint!

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  11. Lovely Pamellia, such fresh colours makes me think of Summer. Your work is always lovely.
    Jules xx. I look forward to your blog for inspiration

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  12. Wow your Mom will love it .Beautiful card you are amazing . Really like the flowers using the Carnation dies they look so real .

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  13. A wonderful spray of peachy color florals that look gorgeous against your brick wall! Julia xx

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  14. What a nice way to congratulate you Mom for a job promotion! Love all the flowers against the brick work! Absolutely beautiful! Hugs!

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  15. What a great card Pamellia, well done to your Mum. Cool brick work with the flowers. Hugs xx

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  16. Oh this is so pretty- I am transported in to a Victorian walled garden surrounded by roses and sweet smelling herbs - Love everything about this Pamellia.
    Looking forward to being able to have a play with my goodies that I won when they arrive from The Funkie Junkie Boutique soon.
    Take care
    Lorraine

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  17. Congrats to your mom Pamellia, I think she will like this. Big hugs, Angela x

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  18. Beautiful card and specially the flowers her are soo pretty ! Loved the treatment you have given to the panel ,looks like wooden :)

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  19. An amazing card for your mum .. she will be happy with it for sure!
    You can be proud of each other I think - talented women !!!
    oxo
    Susi

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  20. Lovely! thank you for the stencil idea. Your mom will be delighted with your beautiful garden, Pamellia! hugs, de

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  21. First of all, congratulations to your Mom!! How awesome!! And wow!! What a stunning card you've made for her!! I adore the brick background!! The flowers are gorgeous!! I love the beautiful colors of this!! It's happiness on a card!! She will love it!! Stunning as always my friend!! You are soooo inspiring!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  22. Wonderful creation, and congrats!

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  23. Such a pretty composition of warm summer colours Pamellia . Love the effect the weathered wood creates and those flowers are gorgeous . I love carnations ! Good luck in all your new ventures to both you and your mum . hugs x

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  24. Your mum is going to love this beauty ... who wouldn't? It's gorgeous!!

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  25. Your Mom will be proud of you, too. Such a lovelya card, and my best wishes to her ♥Pamellia.
    Hugs xx

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  26. Oh! this is such a beautiful congratulations card, your Mum is going to love it and, well done to her for the promotion too. I love everything about it, but then I always do, I am such a huge fan of your work.

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  27. Beautiful work Pamellia and I love the hidden tag!! xx

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  28. Hi Pamellia,
    oh my another of your stunning and superb cards.
    Love all the fab summer colours, and beautiful work in this gem of a card.
    Wonderful and superb flowers you always make.
    Can we have a tutorial on your tulips, as they look perfect.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  29. Gorgeous card for your Mum Pamellia! I'm sure she will be touched by the beauty of this and by the time and loving care you've spent on it. We always say it's the thought that counts and this is so very thoughtful. The design is wonderful and the flowers are stunning.
    Chris
    x

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  30. Gorgeous, a really pretty design Pamellia, love the soft colours and textures, lovely
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  31. It was hard to get past that fabulous large flower... the other flowers are beautiful and I just love the wonderful wall you created in the background with your homemade stencil! Wishing your Mum well in her new job ... Hugs, Anne xx

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  32. Beautiful card Pamellia, I'm sure your Mom will love this. Gorgeous colours, textures and details as always.
    Avril xx

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  33. Gorgeous card Pamellia, your Mom will adore this creative beauty, love your amazing flowers, colours and textures.
    Hugs pam x

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  34. This is so beautiful what a lucky Mum. She will love this..

    Chrissie xx

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  35. Pamellia, this is the loveliest congratulatory card... what a blessing it will be to your mom! Many congratulations to her. You both are engulfing on new and exciting adventures at the same time! :o) I love everything about this card, as is always the case. The brick is a beautiful base and I adore the summery hues of your floral arrangement. The birdhouse is gorgeous and the tag is an extra burst of sweetness. I honestly am sitting here just smiling at your card as I type away... I always open the main image in a new window so I can have it alongside my comment. **dreamy sigh** Thank you for inspiring me so beautifully to begin the week! Your talent knows no boundaries and I am so thankful for that. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  36. Your Mom will love this gorgeous card.
    Yvonne xx

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  37. This is stunning Pamellia. The colours and textures are so beautiful. Your flowers are so pretty.
    hugs Sue xx

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  38. So gorgeous, Pamellia.... your flowers are exquisite... loving your brick background and the little birdhouse. Of course, I love all your fabulous techniques... I always seem to learn something new when I visit your blog.
    Congratulations to your Mom!

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  39. Pamellia your Mom will ADORE this...how beautiful!!! I love the colours and of course your techniques blow me away!!! Have a most fabulous week Pamellia!!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  40. Oh and Pamellia I put the answer to your question about the water in my comment on your magazine post!!

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  41. This is beautiful Pamellia! I love your flowers and seam binding, so colorful, fabulous textures as always! Your Mom is going to love this!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  42. Beautiful card Pamellia, I like the design the soft colours the texture and the flowers
    Kevin xx

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  43. Absolutely gorgeous , love the brick wall in the background and your flowers are absolutely stunning and the colours blend beautifully, gorgeous design, such an eye catching card. Tracy x

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  44. Lovely colors once again,i love the background and all the textures.

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  45. Oh, how lucky your Mom is to have a daughter like you, Pamellia! Congratulations to your Mom! Another fantastic card, my friend! Love that little bird house and your dreamy soft summery colours!
    Huge hugs! Branka xxx

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  46. wonderful card Pamellia !! love the flowers !!

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  47. Oh this is amazing Pamellia - love all the dimension and those gorgeous flowers are stunning - I can almost smell them they are so realistic. You have one lucky Mum to be receiving such a beautiful card.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  48. Wow ! your Mum will be Thrilled, what a cracking card, love the flowers , and the little birds house .
    Hugs
    Elaine H X

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  49. Just gorgeous Pamellia, your beautiful flowers always do it for me!!

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  50. Such a pretty card Pam. I can't take my eyes off those gorgeous flowers. You are so good at making them.

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  51. What a stunning creation, Pamellia (those flowers are breath-taking) that your mother is sure to adore! xxx

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  52. How stunning is this Pamellia, I bet your Mom loved it? So, so pretty, such gorgeous colours. Beautiful design. LOVE IT!

    Love & Hugs


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

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  53. So very pretty Pamellia! All the blossoms look fab and the brick background looks amazing!

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  54. Your card is truly lovely - love the tiny tag! But most of all Pamellia - just so proud of you for taking time to make something so beautiful and heart inspired for your Mom. You are a fabulous daughter! j.

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  55. What a most wonderful and beautiful card for your Mom, Pamellia!!
    I am sure she is as proud of you and your talents as you are of her and her success!! Tell your Mom congrats from me as well and thank you so much for sharing this with us!
    huge hugs to you!

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  56. Pamellia, what a beautiful card and wishes for your Mom! She is certainly blessed to have you as her daughter, and I'm sure it means so much to her to receive such a beauty to celebrate her new promotion. Congratulations to her! Your brick background is lovely, and something I've had in my head for the past week, so I'm happy to see it on paper here! You always make me gasp when I open my e-mail ( I have your postings delivered right to my e-mail so I don't miss a thing!), and I gasped twice--once for this coincidence and the other from sheer delight at seeing this! Your flowers are so summery, and that bird house is such a delight! Thank you for making my day--AGAIN! Huge hugs, my friend!

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  57. The brick background looks so gorgeous and I love the little house you added
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  58. Pamellia, this is a beautiful card! I love, love, LOVE the flowers! It's been a pleasure seeing your creations on CC&M and you have been an inspirational and supportive teamie - thank you! I wish you all the very best in your exciting new endeavours....

    Jackie

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  59. Wow, what a fabulous creation. I love your gorgeous flowers, they are stunning and you brick wall makes a fantastic backdrop for your garden scene, the little birdhouse is so sweet.

    Congratulations to your mum.

    Dionne xx

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  60. Beautiful as always Pamellia and how wonderful to make it to celebrate your Mom's promotion. Congratulations to her!

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  61. So pretty and beautiful floral arrangement. Bet your mum loves it.
    Julie x

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  62. Wonderful card to say Congrats to your Mom! I love the tag and the pretty ribbons you added to it, and love the brick BG and the fantastic and beautiful flowers! I really enjoy all of your pics and details when you post too : )

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  63. Oh Pamellia what a wonderful way to send your mum a message of congratulations a beautiful creation, the background wall is so perfect for those gorgeous flowers, your mum must treasure these awesome cards, stupendous work.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  64. Well congratulations to your Mum and if I was you Mum I would be finding all different ocassions for you to send me such a fabulous card -I really couldn't imagine how you find the inspiration and how you come up with all the different effect with the colours and such beautiful flowers you make -really I could go on and on lol-when I look at your posts I am always saying to my daughter -just come and look at this !!!
    carol x

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  65. You've done it again! Your better than fabulous card has me in awe of your amazing ability to create so much beauty in a card! I would love to have heard your mum's squeals of delight! Hugs, Chrisx

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  66. I'm sure your teamies will miss you, but you closed your stay at that DT with a very beautiful card. Congrats to your mom. :) I'm sure she loves this card you made for her. Makes her promotion even more special.
    Hugs! xx

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  67. I could do with some warm summer weather, but in the absence of that I'm enjoying your warm summer colours. I love the white washed brick background and the flowers really pop against it. They will certainly miss your amazing talents on the team, but I can't wait to see where your stratospheric rise takes you next!!
    Alison xx

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  68. Hi Pamellia
    Wonderful card. The colours of the flowers are like sherbet. Stunning!
    Congratulations to your Mum too.
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

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  69. HUge congrats to your Mum Pamellia. Another stunning card from you - it is soooo warm and pretty. Love the pull out tag too. Nicola x

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  70. Hi Pamellia, Your card is absolutely gorgeous. Your florals and their arrangement is stunning and the depth you have created with the stamping and texture paste is wonderful. The little clay birdhouse is adorable and the pull out message tag is a great idea. Congratulations to your Mum for her promotion at work. I Have truly enjoyed being on the CCM DT with you and I wish you all the best for your very promising crafty future. Sally.x.

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