Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Frilly and Funkie - A Touch of Gold

Hello Everyone!

Well, my blog will officially be on auto-pilot after today so I can concentrate on the oh-so-fun things like packing and sorting and heaving and ho-ing (is that a word?) Anyway, thanks for sticking with me and I will talk to everyone soon as I get sorted out in my new digs! 

It's time for another wonderful challenge over at Frilly and Funkie! This time the very amazing and talented Georgie is our hostess and she has chosen the theme A TOUCH OF GOLD. She would like to see metal elements, glitter, embossing powder, paint, ribbon, whatever it is, as long as there's a splash of gold in your vintage or shabby chic projects!! ! One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Linda's shop The Funkie Junkie Boutique!



I had originally intended on using some Tim Holtz Tarnished Brass paint to decorate my card, but after a bit of a craft room explosion, I ended up using gold embossing powder to alter some bronze corner embellishments and a beautiful bronze rose from Linda's shop. I also added a gold trim onto all of the panels using the embossing powder and some Perfect Medium. In the background is the larger stamp from the Tim Holtz Flourish stamp set.


MY CRAFT ROOM EXPLOSION
Yep, that's the first draft of my card over there on the left side of the image. I had to redo all three panels!! I was shaking the Tarnished Brass when suddenly it just exploded! I think it must have gotten hot and the pressure was built up inside because the lid shot all the way across the room and the paint went onto the far wall! I was covered, my outfit was ruined and it took me hours to clean it up! Stupid Canadian heat waves!!



I stamped several flowers using the masking technique and my favourite flower from the new Tim Holtz Flower Garden stamp set. I stamped with Ranger Archival Coffee ink and then coloured with Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose and Abandoned Coral distress markers. In the centers I added some of the Heirloom roses, and then I added a little gold embossing powder to the ends of the petals.




The flowers were cut with Tim Holtz Tattered Florals and coloured with Abandoned Coral. The seam binding was coloured with Squeezed Lemonade and Wild Honey. The decorative die cut pieces are from Spellbinders. I cut them out of foam and painted them with Picket Fence distress paint. The background greens are Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint. The damask stamp is from Tim Holtz Distress Damask stamp set. The sentiment is from the Small Talk sticker book.


UPDATE:
My card won awards in the following wonderful challenge:




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All of the following products that I used can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique


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.



76 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Pamellia. By the looks of it that was a hell of an explosion. Have fun packing and we'll see you soon. Hugs Veerle

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  2. Gosh that was one hell of an explosion, what a pain to have to start again Pamellia. A gorgeous card and your touches of gold are very regal. I hope your move is going well, I'm so excited for you...to the lake! Happy week my friend xx

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  3. Beautiful explosion, Pamellia. Lovely card as always.
    Have a wonderful packing time,
    hugs xx

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  4. Love what you made, a really gorgeous piece, but sorry about the explosion, what a lot of mess to clean up! Hugs, Valerie

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  5. Gorgeous card Pamillia as always, wow what an explosion poor you, it made a lovely pattern though.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  6. Gorgeous creation, love the beautiful gold rose, and awesome colours...xx
    {The Journey Is The Start aNNie my personal blog}

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  7. Oh no! What a mess... I had a similar problem and lost half a bottle of tarnished brass a while ago... But it was a little less messy than yours! Lovely card though, beautiful embellishing. Hope the house stuff going well xxx

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  8. This is stunning Pamellia, I love the colours and such gorgeous detailing.
    Good luck with your packing!
    hugs Sue xx

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  9. I still seem to be on holiday catch up Pamellia, not sure where my time is going.

    As always a lovely card today, super colours and design not to mention all that texture which you do so well.

    Forgive the little smile at the desk mishap, it's the sort of thing that happens to clumsy me.

    B x

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  10. Another stunning creation, rising like a phoenix from the ashes and disaster of your desk. I think I would have cried if it had been me to see so much paint spreading so far and destroying my lovely work, not to mention the clean up task.
    Hope your move goes smoothly and look forward to seeing you back here again.
    Lorraine

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  11. Gorgeous card..I was wondering how come your card has a pp today..you stamped n colored it ? Wow..loved all the gold additions..
    I can I'magine how much cleaning it must
    Have been ;)

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  12. A wonderful card Pamellia ! So beautiful!

    Oh my.. I believe that this was not funny with that color explosion.... uuuups!
    oxo Susi

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  13. What an amazing creation Pamellia, despite the explosion!! Love the colours and the fabulous dimension you achieve. All the best with the moving.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  14. Scrumptious colours and gorgeous design, Pamellia! The paint explosion looks a lot like melted chocolate!! :) xxx

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  15. YIIIIIKES! I am so sorry about that explosion, Pamellia! I'm hoping you could use the "ruined" panels for something else. Also, I hope you weren't wearing some of your favorite clothes! At any rate, this card ended up being absolutely STUNNING! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  16. Stunning as always, a fabulous result despite the explosion! Hope the packing gets done quickly and the move goes smoothly!
    Chris
    x

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  17. What a beautiful card filled with fantastic details! Wow--you weren't kidding you had an explosion!

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  18. YOu have such magic in your fingers Pamelia...such lovely layering and beautiful gorgeousness!!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  19. Oh my when you said explosion it was QUITE LITERAL Pamellia!!! Well you overcame and came up with an absolutely gorgeous creation!! Good luck in your move!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  20. Love your panels, here, so much of work and after that it looks stunning! Beautiful use of die cuts.
    Thanks for sharing color explosion in your room, time to check my distress paints if they have something similar in mind.

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  21. Oh my, what an absolutely beautiful card. Your stamped and coloured background is gorgeous, makes me want to get my stamps out :)

    Wow! That was some explosion, Pamellia. I once had a similar problem with Black Soot paint...

    Good luck with the move

    Chris xx

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  22. A wonderful card Pamellia. I love your stamped and painted background and the metal embellishments look great covered with the gold embossing powder. That explosion reminds me of the first recipe of homemade texture paste I ever tried, not fun to clean up at all. Hope everything goes Ok in your move. Sally.x.

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  23. Oh such lovely touches of gold, Pamellia! Despite that upsetting mishap, you carried on and the result is gorgeous. Love all the layers and pretty tied up bow! Hugs!

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  24. Lovely card Pamellia! I've had spray ink explode all over the place before. Not a pretty sight! Sorry that happened! :(

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  25. So pretty. Love how the gold peeks out here, there and everywhere. The mini roses as centres for your flowers are a super touch.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  26. Wow a very explosive explosion!!! love the beautiful handmade flowers and the beautiful stamped ones too-love how you used the little roses as flower centers and good luck with the move
    Carol x

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  27. Oh - so sorry for your craft room explosion! I've done that before (not on such a grand scale though!) Your card is lovely with the stamped panels and touches of gold! Have fun packing and moving - and then unpacking! Julia xx

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  28. Gorgeous make my dear! Have fun moving!

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  29. Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry about your craft room explosion!! Wow!! I think I'd have been in tears!! But oh, what a stunning card this is!! I love each amazing layer!! The colors are just gorgeous and the flowers as always - spectacular!! Love, love this my friend!! Absolutely gorgeous, gorgeous card!! Good luck with the packing and the move!! You'll be missed while you're gone!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  30. So beautiful Pamellia, I like those corners and that rose the colours are beautiful
    Kevin xx

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  31. Oh no!! What a horrible thing to have happen at the best of times but just before you are about to move.... yuck! You still managed to create an absolute stunner of a card, it is gorgeous! Wishing you all the very best with the move, I look forward to seeing you again 'on the other side of it all'. Big hugs, Anne xxx

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  32. It's oh-so-pretty! Pamellia! Always so lovely, you have an amazing way of putting things together to make the spectacular happen! Thanks for always treating my heart to Loveliness.

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  33. Your project looks gorgeous., wonderful details. Good for you to overcome the explosion and carry on.
    Yvonne xx

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  34. Poor you having this explosion of ink everywhere. Gorgeous card with beautiful soft vintage shades and pretty flowers. Hope your move goes well.
    Julie x

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  35. OMW what a mess I would have been it tears Pamellia,.
    You have created another stunning card, beautiful layers of paper, stamping, colour and embellishments..
    Good luck with your move.
    Hugs pam x

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  36. Oh no - so sorry to hear about your exploding Tarnished Brass - what a pain, and so frustrating to have to redo all that work too. I'm glad to see the finished card is as exquisite as always!

    Good luck with the heaving and hoving (that's what my nephew calls it), and with the move.
    Alison xx

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  37. Oh my goodness Pamellia - I can't believe you took a picture of the explosion - dear me.... is your camera tarnished brass now too!!!! Hehehehe - guess you were old and tarnished like me there for awhile!!! It's terrible - just terrible that it ruined your panels not to mention time to clean it up that you didn't have. Ugh. But you know what - makes me so proud that you persevered and made such an INCREDIBLY LOVELY card in the end. It really is sooooooooooo lovely. The color combination is INTRIGUING... and as always - I admire the way you always know just how to make things layer and fit so perfectly. Thinking of you as you pack and move... j.

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  38. That must have been so scary to happen. Gorgeous card. Love the details and accents. Thanks for your entry in our challenge at Frosted Design!

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  39. Oh, Sh--!! I would have been crying and cursing like a sailor! But you sure overcame, and came through with this beautiful card! Wow! I love that color combination and those lovely masked flowers--so soft! The shade of gold is so regal and looks beautiful on the corners, the rose, the panels and the heirloom roses.You really did a lot of work to have it all get messed up; I'm tearing up just thinking about it! Thank you for persevering! You've really brightened my day with this breath taking card! It's magic! Best wishes to you with your move and be CAREFUL! Big hugs, my friend!

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  40. So sorry you had such a mess. Hope you saved those cardstock pieces with the spilled paint - another project!?! Love the card and all your projects! You put so much time into the detail of each piece and it shows. Hugs!!

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  41. Beautiful and elegant like always!! Love the touches of gold!

    Good luck with your move!!! Lots of work no doubt.....

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  42. Oh this is so beautiful!! Every little detail is perfection! Sorry about the explosion... How scary! I have quite a few distress stains and my favourite is Pewter but I have somehow knocked it over twice! Had to buy a new one, but the mess!!! Yesterday I dropped a whole box of sequins ... A large box! At least you are ok and that's what counts .. it could have been nasty! Have a great day!

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  43. Oh my goodness on that explosion of Tarnished Brass! Awful, BUT that card will be super cool once the paint dries. The splatter pattern is perfect...lol! Your card is gorgeous...LOVE the feminine and elegant way you do these. Gorgeous rose too!

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  44. I can see you using the splats somewhere LOL Hope you were OK with the explosion? Didn't get in your eyes etc. Clothes can be renewed!

    As for the finished project, Nothing less than perfect as always, I love your roses and your metallic embellishments, the flowers are so pretty and love the colour combo too.

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  45. Glorious! The colors, the paint spatters, the amazing flowers, the layers...all of it. Just. Scrumptious. And the explosion? Oh. My. Word! What a mess! Note to self....be careful!

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  46. Super card, love your flowers and saw the video - gah! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

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  47. So gorgeous, lovely soft colours, love the corners and all your texture, wonderful work!
    Don't envy you cleaning that mess up, you mucky pup! LOL
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  48. Hi Pamellia, I hope the packing is going well, not too stressful. Such a shame about the explosion all over your work area, however look what you produced as a result. Fantastic card, the gold rose and corners are stunning, so opulent. I adore your flowers as always and your design, I hope,everything goes smoothly with your move, I am so excited for you, a new creative space too, how exciting. Enjoy every minute . Tracy x x

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  49. Stunning card! I absolutely love your card. There is so much detail and I love how you combined the different elements together.
    Thank you for joining our Challenge at the House of Cards.
    Ruza, HOC-Designer
    Ruza's Craft Corner

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  50. Absolutely love the delicacy of this Pamellia. The flower stamping and hints of gilding throughout work perfectly. Jenny x

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  51. Another stunning project Pamellia, absolutely beautiful. Wow! What a mess, sorry that your outfit was ruined, I hope it wasn't a favourite.
    I hope your move goes well and you soon get settled in.
    Pauline
    x

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  52. Hi Pamellia,
    what a gorgeous card, and everything is created so beautifully after your disaster in your craft room.
    Love everything about this, and your wonderful flowers too.
    Oh my word I bet that was so hard to clean up too.
    I managed to get the Tim flower die on ebay rather cheap as the person had bought a GC , and couldn't use it any more.
    So I can't wait to get the time to use it.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  53. A gorgeous card Pamellia!! You know even your splat looks fantastic - its just a shame that you didnt have an empty desk and suitable lab suit on! The very best of luck with your move, hope it all goes as smooth as smooth can be. Nicola x

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  54. Pamellia, this is absolutely gorgeous! (And I am in awe that even your explosions are perfectly artistic.) The color palette is so happy and your touches of gold are exquisite. Spectacular as always, my talented friend! Sending you lots of hugs! Happy packing to you!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  55. Hi Pamellia
    Beautiful and delicate as always. Was going to suggest you join in at HoC but you already have.
    Blimey gal. When you make a mess, you do it in style. I'm sure that "ho-ing" is a word but with a different definition to what you probably meant lol!
    Happy packing!
    Ang x

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  56. A beautiful card Pamellia and gorgeous colours. I love the depth you've created and the big floppy bow. I'm glad you recovered from the explosion unscathed.
    Huge congratulations on the fabulous news of your move. How exciting for you and what a wonderfully peaceful setting xx

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  57. So very beautiful! I love all the texture and the intricate die cuts! I am so impressed by everything you did! I would have given up after the explosion!! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! Jane HOC DT

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  58. Thank you for entering this beautiful card top our August challenge, Pamellia! It's absolutely gorgeous, and I really like the gold here and there which I think makes the card pop. Sorry to hear about that explosion! It must have been quite a shock when that happened!

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  59. SMH in amazement at the explosion! My pewter did that as well. Bubbles, you overcame a huge mess but I have to ask about your clothes, did it wash out? I really enjoy this card and of course your fantabulous layers as usual. You sure have a knack for layering texture and your flowers are always totes gorg! I hope to see some nail polish bottles on your next design. Hahahaha! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc

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  60. Oh, what a terrible accident with that Tarnished brass, I experienced something similar a while ago...I am so sorry it happened to you! Your card is fantastic, as always! Absolute stunner! I am always looking forward to see your new creations! Happy packing, my friend! Huge hugs to you! Branka xxx

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  61. WOW this is stunning Pamellia! I love the soft colors and the tiny vintage roses, such a gorgeous creation!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  62. Beautiful project such geouous colour scheme
    Thank you for joining us at craft stamper magazines take it make it blog
    Jackie

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  63. Oh my gosh Pamellia, so sorry about the tarnished brass explosion, I never would have thought about that happening, what a mess :O( But out of that disaster came this gorgeous creation, beautiful as always with your amazing layers and attention to detail, just lovely. Hope the move has (or will!) go smoothly, have fun in your new lovely home! Deb xo

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  64. This is so, so delicate and, of course, very pretty. Totally adorable, but I have become totally distracted by your crafting accident, wow, that was spectacular. I hope you did not throw all that ruined paper away, I am sure you will think of something you could do with it.

    Good luck with the move, I hope everything goes well.

    Dionne xx

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  65. This is oh so pretty..totally stunning! I am so sorry that my comments have been 'missing' lately: I've decided to write a post today and then I am taking a month off from blogging as I seriously need to 'recharge' my batteries, so apologies in advance for sporadic visits over the next month, hugs Carole Z X

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  66. Beautiful card! I love your soft color palette and all of your pretty details! Thanks for playing along with us over at House of Cards!
    Take care!
    Michele, HOC DT

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  67. Crummy Lummy! Well done for carrying on to make this beautiful card! Chrisx

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  68. How beautiful- love the close-up pictures so we can see all of the details on your cards. Oh my gosh- that is some explosion! WOW! I love your soft colors on this card.

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  69. Gorgeous creation... thanks for joining in the TIMI challenge!

    xxx Ellie Knol xxx

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  70. As usual shabby chic elegance and beauty all rolled up into one card!

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  71. Oh you poor thing to have that happen, I bet it was such a shock and then an "oh no" moment where you wonder where to start the clean up first!! Your make is as fabulous as ever , such detail and beauty xx

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  72. Pamellia, you are the queen of shabby layers and die cuts!! I adore the soft palette with just a touch of gold in the lovely rose! Beautiful!!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  73. Hi Pamellia,

    Sorry I have been absent for a while, this is an amazing creation, love it all and I am sure you will make something out of the 'accident' with the tarnished brass lol!

    Good luck with your move, I hope it all goes smoothly.

    Love & hUgs

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

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  74. Your card is so beautiful. I love the crinkled ribbon and the soft pastel colors. Sorry about the explosion and the mess you had to clean up.

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  75. OMGosh!! What a huge mess!!! In spite of all of that rich color around, you still managed to create- I mean re-create(heehee) a spectacular piece!! I love those pinks and yellows and touches of gold! Pamellia , you make me love frilly!! (only yours of course! )
    hugs to you xo

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