This card is a request from my Mom. She's a manager at an upscale hotel/resort and every year they do a different theme at Christmas time. I always make a card for her to set on the front desk, something glamorous to really catch peoples attention. This year...Mom says 'mauve'! I was like, WHAT? MAUVE? But in the end, I think this turned out OK, and Mom liked it, so I'm happy!
I cut a tag from mirror paper and embossed it with a beautiful snowflake corner embossing folder, but I have no idea what brand it is. I sprayed on some white pigment mist and then gently removed the paint from the raised areas.
The poinsettias are cut from Spellbinders and coated with WOW chunky glitter, this stuff glimmers like you wouldn't believe! The doily is from Cheery Lynn, the snowflakes are Penny Black and the tags are from Tim Holtz.
To create the background I started with a Crafter's Workshop snowflake stencil and some texture paste. I painted the card with DecoArt Wisteria Americana and then used the smooshing technique with some Dusty Concord distress ink to create some darker areas. I added some DecoArt Snow Writer and Glamour Dust here and there.
I am entering the following wonderful challenges:
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The weather continues to be wet and overcast around here. Looks like we will be having a green Christmas this year. I decided to take a late night walk the other day, and I realized how completely spooky and awesome the trees can look when there's little to no light. Straight out of a horror movie for sure!! Some of these photos are grainy because of the extreme settings on the camera that I needed to use in order to capture these shots in the dark.
Is it just me, or does this tree look like it`s made out of gold???
These are the buildings directly East of my place...you know, the ones that block my ability to see the sunset!! Well I normally never point my camera in that direction, but on this night, I just couldn't resist the beauty of the distant Christmas lights reflecting off the lake through the mist!
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.
this is amazing!
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Love the fuzzy ribbon/fiber you used and all that wonderful glitter! I bet it draws alot of attention at the front desk! wonderful photos of your spooky trees too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Lovely scenes but I hope you aren't walking alone.
ReplyDeleteJust SO awesome...Love all those glitter, super soft snowy feel you made on that card.... Yeah what u said on my blog is right - smooshing technique, CLD die, poinsettia die all i have used in my another card today...you are yet to have a look at that :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Pamellia...I love to read ur comments, it means a lot to me!!!
Oh my Pamellia, purple certainly is the new blue, the contrast between that and the crisp frosty white makes for a fabulous creation.
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Gorgeous love all the glitter and sparkle as well as the white fiber bows. Awesome night shots you are becoming a great photographer too . Stay safe if you're walking at night .
ReplyDeleteWow..Loved the purple color and glitter ,snow !
ReplyDeleteYour poinsettias look amazing and you are tempting me to buy the Spellbinders die
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Dr Sonia
Melt-My-Heart gorgeous, Pamellia! Lovely silvery glitters and sparkliness. It's beautiful! And so are your pretty night-time photographs. We don't have night lights outdoors here, so it is fun seeing the silhouettes! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteOOOOPs! back with my other hat: Thanks for joining us in the {Scrapy Land Challenge}! Hope to see your pretty projects again.
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Oh my gosh I can imagine your your mom requesting mauve - what a mom color! Ha, now that's something mean my teenagers would say to me, making me feel old! I'd say going more purple was a great idea! ;0 This turned out so beautiful and I can just see your mom sharing her proud statement, "my amazingly talented daughter made it!" What fun! Love the mirrored paper on this, really looks great against that sparkle!
ReplyDeleteYour card turned out beautifully Pamellia your Mum must love having it on display I am sure it's much admired. Glad to see you out with your camera at night...trees are so inspiring aren't they. Only 8 more sleeps. ......xx
ReplyDeleteLol! Again stopping breath card! You are amazing artist Pamelia! I love your style!
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Irena
Being a lover of all shades of purple...I adore this! No doubt it's gathering a lot of attention on your mom's desk :) I don't think gorgeous really covers it but that's what I'm going with, Pamellia! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteStunning, and I am in awe that you did this in mauve no less!! I love that mirrored embossed look, especially with all the textured stenciling - gorgeous, Pamellia! I have no doubt it catching well-deserved attention at that front desk! And your photos are equally stunning.... great inspiration for future makes! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteJust most lovely and sure an eye catcher. Love all you put on it also mauve.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magic camera you have! Wonderful photos, really beautiful and well taken.
Have a lovely evening, Pamellia, hugs ♥♥
Wow Pamellia I don't know,how,you are finding the time to create such beauty's . Christmas is such a busy time and you produce a stunning card time after time. I love the colour palette, such a change and I love it. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Pamellia, the colour is so soft, and with the white and sparkle is just beautiful..love your photos with the tree made of gold and the spooky mist.Not sure I would be brave enough to go outside on a misty night..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Beautiful, so soft and elegant these colors combined...love the mirror-embossed part of the tag! Great work! And your photo's from the environment are gorgeous, so beautiful! you've got lots of photo's to scrap now, don't you ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love the colour and the glitter. Beautiful photos, too, gad you are having fun discovering the nature around you. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow! Incredibly beautiful card Pamellia! Your photos are lovely too!
ReplyDeleteTurned out ok??! It's completely fabulous Pamellia! Bet your Mum was delighted with this beautiful mauve creation!
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Wooooooooooow, it turned out brilliantly, Pamellia! Pure magic! Love your color palette and your unique elegant design! I am sure your Mum is proud of such talented daughter as you! Huge hugs to you! Branka xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the dark and mysterious photographs and the purple card is stunning..I bet it will be really admired by all
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
This is gorgeous Pamellia, such a great contrast to the frosty white shimmer. Great photos too xx
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your mum loved it Pamellia, it's stunning!!! love the colour and such beautiful detail, Hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic dark and atmospheric photos. Your card is beautiful, super purple shades, it is sure to be admired by many folk.
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Oh my gosh, this is stunning, Pamellia!! I love the mauve!! It looks amazing!! The layers and texture are so fabulous!! The sparkle and shine are beautiful!! What a gorgeous card this is!! I love every single detail!! And wow, your photos are incredible!! Taking pictures at night is so hard but you've done a spectacular job!! I love the gold tree!! They are all beautiful!! Thank you so much for playing along at Scrapy Land!! Have a wonderful evening my friend!! Big hugs :)
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Your Mum must be so proud to display a gorgeous card made by her Daughter! stunning design Pamellia, gorgeous colours and details.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, you would`nt get me out near trees at night, as you say spooky...
Pam x
Stunning card Pamellia, love the mauve, I always get that colour mixed up with lilac and lavender! Love all your photos too, looks like you have so much greenery around you
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Donna xxx
Beautiful card and the mauve works so well with the snowflakes and sparkles. Please link up to Cheery Lynn Designs this week as challenge is Sparkle and Shine.
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Well, I never thought I would say this, but I think I love mauve!! You have made it look incredible, soft and feminine - no wonder your Mum loved it! The tree does look like it is made out of gold, it is really beautiful! Loving your 'moody' shots. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Pamellia, I love the colours here the beautiful sparkle and the texture
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My beautiful friend, I am so grateful to have time this evening to visit you. My parents both have upcoming surgeries (my dad has a heart procedure next week), so I've been spending extra time helping and loving on them. Your work breathes joy into my heart! This is a wintry masterpiece and I'm sure it lights up the entire hotel with its loveliness. :o) The color palette is stunning and I am unable to tear my eyes away from that chunky-glittered poinsettias. They are exquisite, as is the embossed tag and ever fluffy, sparkly, pretty detail throughout your creation. You are a treasure. Thinking of you and sending sparkly hugs your way!
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Karen
This is gorgeous Pamellia! I love the colors and your beautiful poinsettias, the chunky glitter looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Tammy
What a wonderful card Pamellia - love that mauve!!! The dimensions and layers are stunning - definitely eye catching.
ReplyDeleteAs for those photo - they are marvelous as well - thank you for sharing your world.
Blessings
Maxine
Your card is exquisite Pamelia. I love the colour and all the glitter. Your Mum must be so very proud to be able to display your beautiful art in the Hotel, it is totally awesome!! Love your photography too .. really beautiful pics!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh my how scrumptious is your card, and your Photography , i will never tire from reading your blog .
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Elaine H X
A beautiful card with gorgeous colour tones, - I bet it will be much loved and appreciated! Wonderful photos too!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic 'mauve' card Pamellia, I do love Dusty Concord. The frosty background and delicate snowflakes look so pretty and the silver shimmer from the poinsettias and mirror card are the perfect accompaniment. I'm sure your mother was very proud to display this wonderful creation.
ReplyDeleteYou are very brave venturing in to the park at night but the stunning photos were worth it xx
This will definitly catch the attention og guests, it is WONDERFUL, snowy, sparkly and beautiful with lots of texture, I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, I wish my expensive camera would work like that, or is it me? Yep! must be me. Love the atmosphere in the photos and how you see the beauty in what you photograph.
I can just see myself walking up to your card in the lobby and just standing there in amazement looking at it in awe Pamellia. Until I began seeing your cards online - I had never seen anything any where near this elaborate and gorgeous. I have no doubt that is exactly what's happening in your Mom's lobby - lots of ahhhh over this incredibly lovely creation. It's a WOW for sure! And your photos are so fun to see - I bet they do look spooky in the dark!!! But here - on your blog - they all just look so beautiful and yes... GOLD!!! Great post. Thanks bunches! j.
ReplyDeletelove all things purple and this is so so gorgeous Pamellia !! love the snowy, sparkly texture !!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Creation and thank you for joining in on the Glitter N Sparkle Challenge blog this week. Good Luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey C - DT
Gorgeous purple! This is so elegant and so wintery!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, I love the color. You and your Mom must be so proud of each other! Your photos are lovely, yes that tree does look gold.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Pamellia. You toned down the purple big time so it is very soft looking. A very pale tone of purple. But i like it big time too. Lovely.
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Loving the card Pamellia. The purple against the white is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit to mine, Maisie and Stan send big sloppy kisses x
Wow stunning card Pamellia, your creations always take me to a world of magic, this one makes me feel like I am in the land of ice and snow such a wonderful effect with the colours and embellishments. The pictures of the trees look awesome, I know what you mean about them taking on shapes that can be scary, I used to drive along a road where there were lots of trees and fields on the dark nights I thought they looked like monsters coming alive, lol, imagination can play funny things with the mind.
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lorraine x
A stunning card Pamellia, such a wonderful design with lots of beautiful frosty details - absolutely gorgeous.
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The colour is gorgeous, it contrasts so well with the frosty white details and makes for the perfect wintry card.
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I think your Mom is right on trend with the mauve request! And it turned out beautifully! This is a real stunner, Pamellia! Love everything about it, especially the mauve!
ReplyDeleteI have seen Icy blue colors but icy Mauve, oh my! This is such an unusual beauty Pamellia. Great make and am sure will add the necessary glamour to your moms desk. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous Christmas creation! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations! xxx
ReplyDeleteYour photography skills are amazing Pamellia! And yes, a tree of gold for sure!
ReplyDeleteYou really did the color purple justice with this card!! Stunning for sure and I bet, your Mom will have many inquiries as to the artist!! xo
Now Bubbles-The new blue is spectacular! You just gave me a splendid idea as well. My friends favorite color is purple and now I know what to do for her Christmas card! Loves your poinsettias and that glitter is magical. Now it's on my wish list. I bet your mom was tickled pink (or purple?) to display this stunning design. Genius idea to use the mirrored paper. Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - I do love purple! Thanks so much for participating in the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge this week and good luck.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the non-traditional colour for your gorgeous Christmas card Pamellia. That mirror card background is so cool! And thanks for sharing your late night photos ... some of them look a little spooky, but mostly they are just peaceful with the night mist. And LOVE the gold tree! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and love the non-traditional colour fabulous texture and love the chunky glitter-fabulous photos you live in a beautiful place with brilliant views
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What a gorgeous color for the winter themed card!!! I am glad that you decided to join our challenge at Scrapy Land with this crafting gem!!!
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Samra GDT
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Just popping back to say great to see you linked up to Cheery Lynn Designs. Good luck.
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Wow...Many congratulations Pamellia on ur win at Cheerylynn Designs :)
ReplyDeleteConvey this to ur Mom too :)
Wow - the frosty effect on this card is stunning. Thanks so very much for joining us this week at the Fan-tastic Tuesday Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeleteAmazing card wow I am out of words! Only this is just a STUNNING card I love purple! Congrats on the win at The Cheery Lynn Designs blog and I sure hope you will join us this week hugs Amy
ReplyDeleteFrothy and lighter than air - I bet your mother loved her card. And what a contrast with the spooky atmospheric drama of the tree photos... absolutely amazing!
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Hi Pamellia
ReplyDeleteI think your Mum will be taking orders from folk if this is sitting in public lol!
One of my favourite colours so its mighty fine to me.
You be careful on these late walks. Great photos but keep safe chuckie.
Ang x
Gorgeous card! I love everything about your card, the background is gorgeous, you showcased all the dies beautifully, love that chunky glitter, the color and that white garland! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #32!
ReplyDeleteHoly Moley, Pamellia! This is one glamorous card from the mirrored tag to the fluffy bows (remind me of feather boas) and the extreme glittered poinsettias! What an attention grabber for sure! I know this brought a LOT of Ooohs and Aaaahs at the desk! Fabulous work, as always! May I ask what the maker of the mirrored card is and where it can be purchased? I love that you have embossed it---I don't think you could do that with Tim's Mirrored, which I have. I think I have a bad case of Pamellia's product envy.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are indeed spooky, and you have done a fabulous job of capturing the creepy feel. But spooky in a beautiful way! big hugs to you!
Hey Sara!! The mirror paper came from a local wholesale house. I purchased it years ago. Not sure if they carry it anymore or even if they ship internationally. Not much help I realize, sorry luv.
DeleteOh wow, I bet this card attracted a lot of complimentary comments, it is stunning my friend. I love the mauves and the silver and I should love to see it sparkle in the flesh.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your photographs almost as much as I love your cards and tutorials, you have an amazing eye for what makes a good view.
Dionne x
Your Mum was so right with this colour choice. ..of course - Pamellia style it was sure to be gorgeous! Love those photos! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteGreat card ! I love the colors :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats and thanks for joining us at Fussy and Fancy ! :)