Saturday, January 2, 2016

Christmas Polka

Hello Everyone!

Wow, I can't believe it's 2016 already! Last year went by so quickly with so many new adventures and new friends, let's hope this year is just as amazing!! The holidays have almost come to a close for me. I have today and tomorrow to goof off, then Monday it's back to the old routine. I'm actually ok with that, I kind of like my routine! tee hee

As you can see, I am still in Christmas mode...AND I am apparently still in the blue mode as well. HA! Another Christmas card to go towards my stash for next year. I have used a couple new products I got for Christmas that I'm totally in love with.




Dies: Sizzix - Tattered Poinsettia, Memory Box - Circle Burst, Frostyville Wreath and Virtuoso Music, Penny Black - Snowflake Trio. Inks: Ranger Archival - Watering Can, Dylusions ink spray - Slate Grey, Tim Holtz Distress ink spray - Tumbled Glass. Stamp: Hero Arts - Plaid Background. Misc: the image is from The Graphics Fairy, the Snow Writer is from DecoArt and Glamour Dust crystal glitter is also from DecoArt.






For the blue panel, I have used a couple of new shimmer products that I got for Christmas. One is a 3D fabric paint from Krafty Kids and the other is a Blue Ice Pearl paint from Craft Smart. It's impossible to see the effect the fabric paint has on paper, but it made almost a marble effect when mixed with the shimmer paint. Very fabulous in real life...I will be picking up more of these paints!!




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



      

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Since I am still in Christmas mode, I believe I shall continue with some of the Christmas decorations that we ran across in our neighbourhood on Christmas night. Here is CHRISTMAS PART II.










OK...so this last photo is definitely NOT a decoration, but how freaking sweet is my darling Christmas puppy Scully, in her Santa coat!! A bright light on a dingy day!


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.


73 comments:

  1. What a stunner of a card Pamelia...you really rock with the pastel blue!! And such gorgeous photos of your neighborhood!!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  2. Beautiful start to 2016 and a Christmas card is awesome as it still carries on the spirit of it all. Wonderful creation and the blue colours are just gorgeous. The photos are amazing and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas...hugs to a full filled friendship this year again.xx
     {aNNie}

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  3. Now that's what I call super organised Pamellia, cards for 2016, good grief. But it is of course a real beauty.

    Happy New Year to you and yours.

    B x

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  4. Ah, Scully looks fabulous in her red coat. Happy New Year to you too.

    Stella card, lots of fabulous die cuts and lovely flowers and I am enjoying your 'blue period'. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boot Challenges.

    Dionne

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  5. There's nothing wrong with it still being Christmas - we've got another four days to go before 12th Night! Such a lovely delicate card - and great to see more of your town's wonderful festive decor! Happy New Year to you.
    Alison xx

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  6. Exquisite, Pamellia! I can hear the laughter and polka music! How nice to get a head start on your Christmas cards! Happy New Year, Pamellia! Hugs, de

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  7. Gorgeous card, have fun with your Christmas goodies! Lovely photos of the bright lights, too. Hugs, Valerie

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  8. What a gorgeous card Pamellia!!! As far as I am concerned, you can stay in the shades of blues all year long :) (my favorite color) I love all the pretty dies you used and that shabby bow is to die for!!!
    There is still time to enter Scrapy Land challenge #32 "holidays". This card fits perfectly in this challenge.
    Hugs

    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  9. Your cards are always so beautiful, Pamellia! Nothing wrong with still being in Christmas mode! Love those dies you used. Scully looks like my Jasper--so sweet!

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  10. LOVE Scully!!! And I love this gorgeous card; the way you peep through to the Polka notice, the music to echo that Polka and the fabulous poinsettia. Happy New Year! Jenny xxx

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  11. Wow hun another beautiful card, loving the colours and sparkle, love Scully too, sooooo cute!!!!,
    Hope you have a fantastic New Year, I'm yet again trying to get a blog look I like, i will be saying this next year too, lol xx

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  12. Love your sweet Scully :) Now that's totally getting the jump on next year...I am so impressed! Always love what you do with your dies, Pamellia...love the poinsettia! And I love the gorgeous frosty blue! Hugs!

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  13. Scully definitely takes the prize. The card and the photographs are amazing as well

    Very happy 2016

    Love Chrissie xx

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  14. She is such a Sweetie! Lovely ! Your card is simply amazing and the wonderful decorations are a dream!
    Happy New Year dear Pamellia!
    oxo
    Susi

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  15. Your card is a cool and wintry delight, Pamellia! You are so smart to be stockpiling so soon! Isn't it fun playing with new gifts? Your little Scully is gorgeous in her Santa coat! Happy New Year! Elizabeth

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  16. Beautifully conceived and executed! You have a very strong, well defined, design point of view! Thanks, so much, for leaving this pretty in our mailbox here at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  17. Your little Scully looks Adorable Its a gorgeous card as well.
    Yvonne xx

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  18. Never mind the card...Scully gets my vote today, and Suzy dog's too!! xx

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  19. Yay well when Christmas looks this good Pamellia you can extend it for the whole year!
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  20. GORgeous card Pamellia and I'm loving the pale blues, the fabulous dies and your design and your little dog Scully in her Santa coat is so adorable..Beautiful colourful photos and wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year 2016...

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  21. Beautiful card Pamellia, and lovely festive photos, but my favourite has to be that sweet photo of Scully.
    Best Wishes for 2016.
    Hugs, Avril xx

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  22. Beautiful card, looks wonderful in the frosty blue and white! Amazing texture and fabulous die cuts too!
    How cute is Scully in her little coat? would love to get one in Mathilda's size (XXXXLarge) but I suspect it wouldn't last long....!
    Happy New Year
    Chris
    x

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  23. Beautiful winter card you do such a great job with the soft blues and white . Love the music die . Thanks for sharing the photos of all the beautiful decorations in your community .

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  24. Oh, I love that you are still in Christmas mode, Pamellia! That card is simply brilliant! What a beautiful layering and a genius idea to use that fabric paint on paper! Have to try this! I adore your soft blue tones here and all the fabulous dies you used! Awesome photos, as always and I think Scully is aware of her beauty - she looks so proud standing there in her cute Christmas outfit! So adorable! Happy New Year, my dear! Huge hugs to you! Branka xxx

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  25. Oh my... your card is absolutely stunning! I could sit here all day watching all of beautiful little details! I love it!

    Happy New Year wishes from Slovenia
    Aleksandra

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  26. Gorgeous card, so fresh and light, with lots of details! I wish you all the best for 2016 my dear!

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  27. Beautiful as ever. Yes one day left and it's back to work...oh well! It pays the bills. Happy New Year to you! Nikki xx

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  28. Beautiful card Pamellia. Love that circular die in the centre, very effective as is your backdrop. The poinsettia is very striking along with your overall design. Tracy x

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  29. Stunning as always Pamellia, so many gorgeous details and lovely winter colours.
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year, I hope it's a good one.
    Pauline
    x

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  30. OMG Pamellia this is another Winter Wonderland delight so full of beauty and magic, those flowers, the die cuts and snow effect are stupendous I love it.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  31. Hi Pamellia happy new year to you.. Your photos are great, and your little doggy is Gorgous in a little coat.
    And your card is just perfect, with all the cool colours. Best wishes for 2916!!!!!!........
    Jules xx

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  32. Loving the frosty Winter colour and texture on your card, those beautiful poinsettias look fabulous. Talking of fabulous - what lovely Christmas lights and decorations too, everyone in your area certainly came up with a wonderful festive display.
    Scully is adorable and looks very sweet in her red coat, I hope you and your family have a Happy and Healthy 2016 Pamellia.
    Lorraine

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  33. Totally gorgeous, loving the cool blues, the wonderful snowflakes and the positively fabulous poinsettias with the sparkly centres! This set of pictures is even better than the first ones I think, loving the pumpkin shaped carriage and the beautiful moose. Scully is adorable in her Santa coat!! Hugs for the New Year! Anne xx

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  34. My dear friend, I am thankful to finally be visiting my bloggie friends! I have missed you terribly but simply didn't have time or energy for Blogger with so much going on at home... I am expecting to be back for good now. :o) Your card is spectacular... words cannot describe how much I've missed your creations. I will never tire of Christmas or blue! Your use of your new goodies is so beautiful and I love the texture and snowiness throughout the entire card. Your poinsettias are masterful and I just want to pirouette along the pearly musical score. :o) Exquisite work, Pamellia! And oh my... I adore the Christmas decorations and especially your precious furbaby! Endless joy is throughout this post. Happy New Year, my friend! Wishing you a year of love and happiness. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  35. I love this. The depth is fantastic. The colors are positively chilly! Thanks for dropping this by 613 Avenue Create this week. We hope to have you join us again!

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  36. Wow another stunning blue themed Christmas card Pamellia, love these colours, beautiful layers using die cuts and gorgeous textures..
    Fabulous photos you are sharing and your beautiful Scully in her red Santa coat.
    Pam x

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  37. Amazing card creation! I LOVE the blue and the dies you used are just beautiful! I love the color scheme and all the texture! Fabulous job on this! Your little Scully couldn't be cuter! So adorable~makes me want a puppy again! Our went to doggy heaven about 2 yrs ago but lived a wonderful life of 18 yrs with us! Miss him still but so thankful for the time we had~
    Happy New Year and thanks so much for popping over and leaving such a sweet comment!
    Sherrie K

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  38. I have just had such a wonderful time going back (didn't realise that it was sooo far back!!)What an amazing talent you have Pamellia! I loved seeing the rest of your photos too! Wishing you the happiest of New Years,Hugs, Chrisx

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  39. It's great you will have some extra cards already done for next year, and your Scully is so sweet with the red coat. I like how you framed the image with the wreath and music notes, and of course, all your extra touches make the card so special. Happy New Year Pamellia!

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  40. Wow this is stunning Pamellia I love everything about it, Happy New Year
    Kevin xx

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  42. What an amazing creation - it's so much more than a card Pamellia!! Love those photos, and your wee dog is super cute.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  43. Happy New Year Pamellia!!! I'm SO loving your stroll down Christmas Lane...AND isn't Scully just ADORABLE!! Your card is STUNNING...so very effective in the blue...gorgeous technique my crafty friend!! Wishing you a MOST FABULOUS New Year full of health, happiness and your continued CRAFTINESS of course!!!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  44. love how you've used your new dies Pamellia - and that wonderful recessed window view - a beautiful card! Julia xx

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  45. A beautiful card Pamellia. The blue panel looks stunning and I love the depth you've created. The die-cuts are fabulous and the flowers are amazingly pretty.
    Your photos are brilliant and I love that carriage but your gorgeous little dog steals the show.
    Wishing you a wonderfully Happy New Year xx

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  46. Pamellia, looks like Santa was good to you! Love that shimmery blue card and all those delicate dies! Fabulous Christmas decorations in your neighborhood, and Scully looks like she would love to have some Uggs to go with that lovely coat! Hugs!

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  47. Your dies are so awesome and this is totally elegant. Phenomenal and very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks Anything Goes Challenge.

    Tamie DT

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  48. Fabulous!! Just love how you used the Graphics Fairy image, it looks so effective with that music die.
    Hope that 2016 will bring you and yours health, happiness, joy peace and an endless stream of creativity!! Happy New Year!

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  49. A Very happy New Year to you Pamellia and what a stunning card, so love the colours of this one, very wintery, so beautiful. This is one I may have to try and copy if you do not mind, I love it lol! Thank you for all your wonderful comments on my blog too, very kind of you.

    Love & Hugs

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

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  50. Beautifully frosty-looking card, Pamellia!! You are off to a brilliant start on 2016 makes (and your holiday cards - clever and smart!!) I can't wait to see what you come up with throughout the months ahead. Happy New Year, and thank you for your support - so appreciated! xxx Lynn

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  51. Happy New Year Pamellia
    Loving your frosty card with the music die , looks just magical.
    Loved looking at the pics what beautiful lighted decorations , i am so pleased i wont have their electric bill .
    Your Scully looks beautiful , a real treasure.
    Have a lovely day.
    Hugs Elaine H X

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  52. Happy New Year!! Oh your puppy is adorable! Fabulous card as always and I love your new dies ... Great photos, thanks so much for sharing!

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  53. OMGosh!!! How freakin sweet is right!! Scully should be in movies!! How adorable!
    as for your card, I'll have this one next year! heheee The Christmas Pol;a reminded me of my Dad's favorite Christmas song by Jim Reeves-Dancing the Christmas Polka!! He used to play it and grab my Mom and dance her around while she was trying to cook! lol great memories!
    Your card is beautiful- I mean really beautiful and love the new die selection you have used0that circle burst is awesome!!
    Have a beautiful day sweet Pamellia! xoxo

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  54. Happy New Year Pamellia. Your Christmas card is gorgeous! I love blue Christmas cards. You have used lovely dies and the flowers look great too! Beautiful made. Lovely Christmas decorations around your neighbourhood and your dog looks so cute! hugs, Marlies

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  55. This is gorgeous Pamellia. Love your color choices and great layout.
    Thanks for sharing with us at The Shabby Tea Room. Wishing you a blessed and happy New Year.
    Amelia (TSTR Design Team)

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  56. Thank you for such a beautiful post..Happy New Year to you and years. The card is simply stunning. Love the colors and that blue paint technique is awesome..fun dies for all the layers.

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  57. What a fabulous card Pamellia, I love these gorgeous flowers :)
    Happy New Year!

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  58. Hi Pamellia! Happy New Year! Pop Scully in the post please.... I want!!!! Gorgeous card as always - you are so talented you really are! Take care Cxxx

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  59. SO many things to look at and take in, so very beautiful Pamellia. All the glitter and pearls and the details in every little spot on the card. - sigh!
    Happy New Year and really looking forward to seeing what you produce this year.
    Great photos too and your little Scully is adorable.

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  60. First of all - let's get to the important part.... Scully.... oh my gracious... how I would love to have that little doll in my lap and give/take kisses. Absolutely PRECIOUS PRECIOUS PRECIOUS.

    And of course, I love your card because it has music on it. Christmas Polka - you know... I love historical romances and I can just imagine your card as a invitation to the Christmas Polka held in the luxurious barn on a vintage plantation!!!!!!!!!!!! Wouldn't it be perfect????!!!! Hehehhehe. Your poinsettias are soooo beautiful - wow. It's just a stunning card in every way.

    And again - just want to thank you so much for sharing all your Christmas lights and scenes and decor over the past weeks Pamellia. Your photos truly made my Christmas special. I come from a family that won the Christmas lighting every year!! My folks had a 4000 sq ft home and the would put out my grandfathers wooden decor - manager with animals, carolers, santa/sleigh on the roof, huge lighted wooden star on the roof, candy canes, etc etc... and millions of lights. White on the bushes/trees, green on the roof and red in the windows!!! And cars would drive by each night by the dozens. Sooo... not being able to get out much makes me miss seeing the lights. Now you know why I enjoyed seeing yours so much. They were wonderful. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! j.

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  61. WOW. Your neighborhood knows how to decorate. It is always fung to visit your blog and see your beautiful card and the fun pictures you always include. I love that you take so many pictures of your card so we can see all the fabulous details. I particularly like the way you framed the image in this card. All the texture dimension really make this a show stopper. Thanks for joining us at the Mod Squad Challenge this week.

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  62. I could not love this more!! My gosh, you are a serious threat to my craft budget...I see dies I must have!! The amount of depth and dimension you achieve with the layers is phenomenal!! Can I make a New Year's resolution for you?? More videos, please ;) This is spectacular my friend!! I forgot to say on the last post that I so enjoyed taking the Christmas tour of your village, and I love these pictures, too!! Such a gorgeous place you live!! And how sweet is Scully in her Santa outfit!! Love!! Have a great evening my friend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  63. Such a cool festive card Pamellia...you rock with pastels and the shabby style and this is no exception! Thanks for sharing those fab pictures of your neighborhood. Wishing you a colorful crafty and creative 2016 and big crafty hugs from here.

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  64. As always, your card is just amazing. Love all the textures and elements. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

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  65. Wonderful, another amazing piece, lovely!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  66. These colors really grab you and keep you! This is just as beautiful as it can be. I love the vintage image in the center of the dotty die. Love the addition of black to balance this soft card. Beautiful creation!

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  67. Happy New Year, Pamellia! Hope you had a lovely Christmas! So glad to be back viewing your gorgeous creations! Inspiring as always! Loving the photos but you certainly saved that best ‘til last. Little Scully is ADORABLE!! xxx

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  68. Non traditional colors but still a wonderful Christmas card!!! Love all of the wonderful does and all of your magical touches! And, a great tour of Christmas decorations. And, your dog is so sweet- love the Christmas coat : )

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  69. Oh Scully! You warm my heart little one! Very cute furry baby you have Bubbles! Now this card is gorgeous and so interesting as well. Your use of the music notes and the blue panel with the circles is very creative and work so wonderfully together. Wowzerz on your flowers and the GF image is totally rockin! You always inspire and amaze me with your creations and layers. One day we will meet and I can poke your brains out, well I mean pick your brain! Lol! Those polar bears look like something I need for my Christmas decor! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc

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  70. Frosty perfection Pamellia, love the winter colour palette and the Christmas polka image is so perfect with the musical score die! And Scully is indeed adorable, what a cutie :O) Deb xo

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  71. Hi Pamellia
    Blue ice pearl just conjures up frosty thoughts. You always capture the frosty look so well and this one is divine.
    That's some decorations your neighbours have. Ours across the street go all out for their kids and thank goodness we sleep at the back of the house as the lights are so bright, they illuminate our front bedrooms lol!
    Scully is a sweetie......was there ever a Mulder?
    Ang x

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  72. Hi Pamellia,

    This is just to let you know that you 'have been placed in the Crafty Boots 'Snow and Sparkle' Challenge. Many congratulations.

    As you know, we are offer the winner and two runners up from each challenge Guest Design Team spots for a future challenge. Please contact me at CraftyBootsDT@gmx.co.uk if you would like more information about participating in our challenge starting on 15 February.

    Do not forget to collect a copy of the Crafty Boots Challenge badge from our blog.

    Kindest regards.

    Dionne

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