Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Try it on Tuesday - Try Something New

Hello Everyone!

I had forgotten what a pain in the butt packing up a house can be! I am trying to keep things organized, but I find that really hard to do while still keeping everything compact and sensibly stored. I fill a box with all things linen, but there's some space left in the box, so I run around the house trying to find something to add to the top and end up with a couple of pairs of shoes that wouldn't fit into the hall closet box!! Now tell me that's not going to be confusing later!! haha!! Oh well, it is what it is!!

It's time to start another challenge over at Try it on Tuesday. This time around our theme is TRY SOMETHING NEW. I have put together an all occasions card to tuck away for whenever I may need it.



Usually when I colour a panel with some Tim Holtz distress inks, I will take a mister with water and quirt the panel a bit to create some distressed areas. For my new technique, I coloured the panels using Gathered Twigs and Brushed Corduroy and then I used some DecoArt Titanium White Americana paint diluted with water and squirted that onto the panels. It really made some wonderful patterns and changed the colours of the distress inks to create an entirely different look!


The flowers were cut using Joy Crafts Flower #4 die set and coloured with distress inks Wild Honey, Scattered Straw and Tea Dye. The leaves are from Spellbinders cut from a tan card stock. I cut the burlap leaves out by hand. I believe the bird stamp is from BoBunny, as well as the script stamp. The fancy flower flourish is from Memory Box. The birds and the birdcage are wooden embellishments from my stash.







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.


66 comments:

  1. Fantastic work, good luck with the house move, hugs, Valerie

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  2. As always a stunning piece of artwork Pamellia, so much attention to detail, love the colours and the little birdies are a perfect touch.

    B x

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  3. Absolut brilliant Pamellia!
    Hope all goes well with the move !
    oxo
    Susi

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  4. This is so beautiful and dream like feel to it.

    I am in the same position as you but all my craft stuff is packed away as we needed to craft room to store boxes-sob sob. Hope all goes well with your move

    Love Chrissie xx

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  5. This is so beautiful and dream like feel to it.

    I am in the same position as you but all my craft stuff is packed away as we needed to craft room to store boxes-sob sob. Hope all goes well with your move

    Love Chrissie xx

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  6. I know the perfect occasion for this card. International "Send it to Sammy because she needs something beautiful in her life" day!
    Utterly gorgeous! x

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  7. Just LOVELY ! The colour is very elegant, I love it.
    I hope all goes well in your moving project, Pamellia.
    Hugs xxx

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  8. This card is so stunning Pamellia!! And so elegant. :)
    Suchi xx

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  9. Your card is gorgeous,i love the earthy tones.

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  10. Hello stranger sorry I have not been around ion a while things have been very busy here and are about to get more so very soon
    Good luck with the move I hope you manage to remember where everything is the other end lol
    what can I say about this card that I haven't said before as each one of your designs is a mini masterpiece they are just amazing and this is no exception love it
    Take care
    Jacki

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  11. Oh my this is beautiful ... gorgeous soft tones ... I feel for you packing up ... what a job ... good luck sweetie!

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  12. Beautiful as always! A stunning combination of fabulous elements, great techniques and gorgeous soft colours! (Pack it carefully :)
    Chris
    x

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  13. Gorgeous card my friend! Love the choice of colors and simplicity to it...gives it such grace!
    Thank you for the inspiration!
    Have fun packing and have a wonderful day!

    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  14. So amazingly gorgeous! Love the new technique, and the white splatters. Such a pretty detail!

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  15. As always there is a fabulous attention to detail in your work, lovely colour way and beautiful elements too. How do you find time to make such exquisite things and pack away your home at the same time? Hope all goes well.
    Lorraine

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  16. Soft and lovely card, just exquisite. Moving? I do the very same thing as you. Also, towards the end? I just throw anything and everything together, just to get it in a box :-)) But, I started out organized! Good luck!

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  17. Soft and lovely card, just exquisite. Moving? I do the very same thing as you. Also, towards the end? I just throw anything and everything together, just to get it in a box :-)) But, I started out organized! Good luck!

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  18. Oh Pamellia, this is gorgeous! I love your style of packing but be warned - I did that when we moved here and some things didn't come to light for ages!! If only I had stuck labels on the boxes! ! Good luck! Chrisx

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  19. Beautiful card !! i kept wondering about he bg ..I loved it so much thanks for sharing your "new " technique !

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  20. Oh wow, Pamellia, this is absolutely stunning!! How you managed to make something so gorgeous while in the middle of a move is amazing!! I adore how the Distress Inks mixed with the white paint!! It looks fabulous and I want to try it now!! All of the details are just perfect!! Love, love this my friend!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Have a great day and good luck with the move!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  21. Pamelia love how you achieve such stunning results with ink splattering. All the best in the packing!!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  22. Wonderful Pamellia, I love the flowers, the colour and the little birds, so sweet
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  23. Hope the packing is finished soon and you can enjoy your new space . Love your card, spritzing with diluted Titanium White looks lovely in the backdrop. Love the embellishments too. Lovely card as always. Tracy x

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  24. Wow stunning creation Pamellia loving the awesome design and wonderful embellishments a stupendous make
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  25. So beautiful Pamellia..love the design and the layers...gorgeous. Good luck with the rest of your packing..I moved 8 times over 10 years, until I settled where I am now..I became pretty good at packing and being organised..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  26. A beautiful card Pamellia, love the spritzed white an the soft colours you used.
    Yvonne xx

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  27. Beautiful card Pamellia. lovely background colours and wooden embellishments..
    Good luck with your packing.
    Hugs Pam x

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  28. A beautiful card Pamellia, love the neutral colours and gorgeous embellishments. The white spritzing adds a lovely effect.
    Avril xx

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  29. You make the most amazing cards Pamellia. Lovely ... lovely layers. And I seriously must try the spritzing of watered down acyllic paint. What a cool idea. Wishing you the best on your move. Just remember to breathe!! Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth

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  30. Gorgeous card and fabulous details. Great job as always!
    Mar xx

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  31. How beautiful!!! I love the distressing with the watered down white paint- a beautiful touch to the BG. Love the flowers, burlap, twine and the wood accents. Another gorgeous card! Hope your move is smooth and that you can find everything you need when you arrive at the next stop!

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  32. Oh Pamellia this is so gorgeous - love the gentle colours in the background and the fabulous colours of the flowers, and with the quiet green of the leaves really brings the card to life..
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  33. Gorgeous card Pamelia. Hugs Veerle

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  34. Fabulous card! Love the little birds and the way the flower and branch die appears behind them. Great colours too, the effect of the Americana white on the brown tones is gorgeous!

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  35. Beautiful card Pamellia, loving the textures and the little touch of burlap, Packing to move house sure is a pain but so worth it in the end .
    Take care
    Elaine H X

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  36. Stunning vintage card, Pamellia! I love your use of Titanium white paint with DI, fantastic effect! Your little birds are so sweet and those burlap pieces are just a perfect addition to your beautiful design! Marvelous card, my friend!
    Happy packing! Huge hugs! Branka xxx

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  37. I love this. Your background turned out beautiful. Lots of wonderful inspiration. Have a lovely week

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  38. What can I say? another beautiful and very clever creation. I love the birds, your leaves, the flowers, the colours, the design, just absolutely EVERYTHING!

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  39. Awww... so beautiful! I love the cute birdies and your flowers always look fantastic! Hope you are well my friend! xx

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  40. So pretty! your new technique worked wonderfully on this! Julia xx

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  41. Great to see you here Pamellia with such a pretty card. Good luck with the move xx

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  42. Oh, wow, Pamellia! Another lovely, lovely card! Love the birdies, and I especially love your color combination! I was thinking of the challenge theme, and thought WHAT ELSE new can Pamellia come up with? Duh, who are we talking about here? Of course, Pamellia can find a new technique; that's what Pamellia does! Awesome card, hun! Sweet design!!! You keep up the good work with the packing. It will be over before you know it, and you'll find your shoes before winter comes! (I hope!) It's not your shoes and linens I'm concerned about...be extra careful when you pack up the art/craft supplies! Big hugs!

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  43. fabulous card as usual and love all the texture,the little chipboard shapes and the new technique a beautiful result-good luck with the move
    Carol x

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  44. Hi Pamellia,
    what a superb card yet again.
    Wonderful work on this lovely, and stunning card.
    Your design is ace as usual, and those flowers are so perfect, and super.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  45. What a fabulous background you have created here, you have to get in really close to see all the detail but it is a real treat to the eye. Beautiful flowers, as always, and great design.

    Dionne xx

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  46. I think my first comment is lost in the matrix. Lol! When packing just remember to make sure your pups aren't hiding in the box. :) I am happy for you for your move Bubbles! This card is scrumptious and looks like it is ready for the fall season fast approaching. Your layers are awesome sauce! Big Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc

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  47. Pamellia, this is yet another work of art that leaves me speechless. Your new technique resulted in such a lovely background... I am forever left in awe at your ideas and the way you execute them so beautifully. The color palette is stunning and your design is both beautiful and whimsical. You are a gift, my friend! Sending lots of happy wishes your way for your moving journey! :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  48. Lovely Pamellia love all the tones and your embellishments are just gorgeous!!!!...
    Hope your move is going well!!!....
    Jules xx

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  49. Another beauty from you Pamellia. Love your new style background and everything else you did too! Gorgeous work. Hope everything going as well as can be. Nicola x

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  50. Hi Pamellia
    Just make sure the craft stuff gets packed properly. Linen and shoes are way down the priority list hahaha!
    Beautiful card and love the effect you have achieved with spraying the paint onto the background.
    Good luck with the packing.
    Ang x

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  51. Just love this card, Pamellia - the soft neutrals and the blush of the apricot and peach flower is just so lovely. The bird stamp and the tiny wooden birds are wonderful and the brown thread weaving its way around is the perfect finishing touch.

    Wishing you lots of luck with the packing. I'm dreading the day when I have to do it all over again.
    Alison xx

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  52. Oh what pretty art I have missed while away. Pamellia, this is another beautiful piece! I love the softness and all the layers. Best of luck with packing! Hugs!

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  53. So very pretty Pamellia! Love all the birds and blossoms! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  54. Another stunning creation Pamellia, love the little birdies and birdcage. Great design and layout. Hope the packing and moving is going well, make sure you have all your crafty items packed away safely and the box is marked so you know which box to unpack first lol! Seriously, I do hope ll is going well?

    Love & hUgs

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

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  55. Beautiful Pamellia and great tip on spritzing with the diluted paint, will have to give it a try! Hope the move is going smoothly, it will be over soon and you'll soon be in your lovely new home!. Deb xo

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  56. Hi Pamellia, love the card and the little birds are very sweet. Good luck with the move. Happy crafting, Angela x

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  57. Pamellia, your card is beautiful. Love the colors and the flowers. You sure know how to arrange things on your cards.

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  58. You truly are a talent dear Pamellia!! Who else can pack up a house and still create at the same time?!! heehee
    This card is beautiful- the simpleness and soft subtle colors- I love it!!
    back to packing for you! xoxo

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  59. I absolutely adore this Pamellia beautiful colours and the detail I a amazing .
    Hope all is going well with your move hun.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  60. Hello Pamelia! I'd been gone from blog land a bit while going through a big move too! So much work and I'm still trying to get unpacked, someday soon I hope!! I've missed seeing your lovely creations! That distressed background with diluted spritzed paint is gorgeous! As well as all your perfect little details on this card :)

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  61. I'm trying to canter through your back catalogue :-)) and keep being distracted by such lovelies as these. Another beaut! Ruth xx

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