It's time for another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie. The lovely and talented Zoe is our hostess and she has chosen the theme "LOVE IS IN THE AIR". She would like you to create a vintage or shabby chic project with love as the central theme. Think hearts, cupid, love and romance in whatever colour palette your heart desires. One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Linda's shop The Funkie Junkie Boutique!
I have put together another card using some of the gorgeous Pion papers that Linda sells in her shop. I am completely hooked on these amazing papers, you can count on seeing lots more cards this year using these dainty and feminine designs!
The Pion collections I used are "A Day in May" and "Paris Flea Market". The large tag was fussy cut right from the collection, the small tag was die cut using Tiny Tabs & Tags by Sizzix. The doily die is my new favourite from Prima called the Crochet Doily...LOVE IT!! This is a re-release of their original die called the Pineapple Doily. It's a little different, but still drop dead gorgeous!
The lace and seam binding were hand coloured using Distress ink Victorian Velvet. The twine and bronze heart charm are also from Linda's shop. The text was die cut using Sizzix Friendship Words. The flower was made using Sizzix's Paper Punch - Tattered Flower and coloured with Victorian Velvet ink. The stamens are also from Linda's shop. The heart was cut with Sizzix Love Struck die.
Sending out a big thank you to a very talented member of the Pion Design team, Ewa. Here is the card that I got my inspiration from. Her card is blue, but you can see how inspired I was by her gorgeous design.
UPDATE:
My card won awards in the following wonderful challenges:
My card won awards in the following wonderful challenges:
- Double 'D' Challenges - Pretty Pink Hearts
- In the Pink - CHALLENGE #87 - WITH LOVE
- Really Reasonable Ribbon - challenge #134 - Anything Goes with Ribbon or Trim
All of the following products that I used can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique- In the Pink - CHALLENGE #87 - WITH LOVE
- Really Reasonable Ribbon - challenge #134 - Anything Goes with Ribbon or Trim
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Not much new to report around here. They say we might get some snow later in the week, but I'll believe it when I see it with my own baby blues!! Meanwhile, more misty days and rain. The most I can offer is a few drops of hail that fell the other day...although they look more like itty bitty white Hershey's Kisses, than they do miniature snow balls! BWAHA!
OK, SO...I DIDN'T KNOW THAT SQUIRRELS ATE TAKE OUT!! haha
I had a newcomer the other day. He didn't stick around to see if I was friend or foe, he just grabbed a peanut and then took off like a bat out of h*ll. I'm waiting now to see if he pops in for another visit, he won't be hard to spot with that scar under his eye. Would it be totally lame of me to name him Scarface?? lol
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.
Wow! Is amazing gentle, airy tag Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful photos!
...we also have rain, the snow is melting precipitously - terrible weather - and not winter,and have not yet spring ...
Gorgeous Pamellia. LOVE cream and pink together. Those tags are so sweet tucked into your card. xx
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning masterpiece Pamellia, I love your photos and your new little friend, I hope he comes again.
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie xxx
Ooo such a lot of nooks n crannies in this card Pamellia full of layers , tags and wonderful delights , i love this !.
ReplyDeleteI am looking into getting some of the Pion papers , they look lovely.
Big Hugs
Elaine H X
wow stunning card,completely love it
ReplyDeleteAnother great creation Pamellia and such pretty soft shades of pink with the white, hope you have a good Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteB x
Beautifully feminine with incredible layering. Xx
ReplyDeleteSo soft and so beautiful Pamellia..gorgeous pinks and layers with lace and pearls...so pretty..and I'm sure Scarface will be back..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Faboulas once again Pamellia.love all the femminity about this card with all the pretty laces and Faboulas colour
ReplyDeleteof pink. WOWeeeeeeeee another real treat.
Nice pickies by the was squirell will be back he mows where is bread is buttered.
Jules. xx
Stunning card and amazing squirrel photographs. So much to see and enjoy where you live now and a big thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
I love this better than the last make Pamellia (if that's possible) lol. Feminine makes are always the things that I return to after inking and getting messy, just in the process of putting the finishing touches to a project now.
ReplyDeleteMust get my hands on some of those papers!!!
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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An exquisite, feminine project, Pamellia! Gorgeous photos too! xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, scrummy card, love all the layers. Great photos too, our weather is also wet, misty and grey. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteAnother one to the squirrel clan?!!! Love these adventures Pamellia! And your card is a wonder of frills and lace and all things yummy. Beautiful as ever. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag! I love those papers too and in your hand they become wonderful! Beautiful layers and texture!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful Valentine; so feminine with all the lace and pretty pinks! Love the little bits of twine tying off the seambinding on the tags and that SWEET little butterfly! I think that is what is missing from my life right now--butterflies! You have done an amazing job layering up all these papers--if I did it it would just look like kindling! GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteLove your misty photos, but enjoying clear skies here! Brutally cold though! You may call your new friend Scarface, but I would like to offer Rambo. Be cautious with this one! Big hugs!
Lovely tag.
ReplyDeleteHere is also a gray, rainy day.
Have a happy time, Pamellia xx
Scarface it is! hahaaa
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Valentine tag! Love your use of the thinlit words!
hugs xoxo
amazing card!
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Bad Kitty's Craftroom
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What an incredibly beautiful card! All those luscious layers and inky spatters and gorgeous distressing..it's like a multi-tiered wedding cake just oozing with sweetness! The bow is absolutely sumptuous, and I love that bit of lace peeping up from behind. Loverly!
ReplyDeleteStunning Valentine !!!! Love all your gorgeous details...so dreamy and pretty! Thank you for joining our Double D 'Pretty Pink Hearts' challenge! On another thought..we have about a foot of new snow overnight!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT
Absolutely gorgeous, Pamellia! Love everything about this card. Pion papers are probably my favorite of all. I do think you probably will have a new friend joining the other squirrels now!
ReplyDeleteOh my friend you never fail to AMAZE me with your gorgeous designs! This is STUNNING (to say the least) and I love the design! Such a romantic piece of art! Awesome creation! I also enjoyed your outdoor photos ... brrr! looks as cold as it does here! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in the fun at Double D Challenges! We hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DOUBLE D
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You never fail to surprise us with yet again another gorgeous card. We don't have black squirrels in the UK, quite like him. Have a great week, Angela x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Pamellia, so romantic and pretty with the lovely soft colours and all the gorgeous hearts and die cuts. Amazing dimension and texture and so many fab details to admire!
ReplyDeleteWonder how long it will take you to tame Scarface :)
Chris
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A beautiful card, so soft and feminine in the delicate shades of pink and white. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Well first of all, WOW...2 tags on a gorgeously layered card and full of banner elements and lace and all kinds of fabulous feminine embellishments. Your inspiration card in blue was stunning too, but I'm all about the way you layer and still each element shines independently. ALSO...I love squirrels but I have NEVER seen a black squirrel...ever! We have brown and red tailed here but that is the coolest thing. Had to call my son in and show him the pictures...SO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and thanks for the morning fun :)
Absolutely Gorgeous! Your shabby chic style is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh my word...this is amazing! I love all the feminine touches that you've combined to make this stunning card! Love, love, love! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteGorgeously Romantic ! I struggle with pps ..you have created magic with them ,layers Wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dainty colour palette today Pamellia, so pretty. You do wonderful things with the papers and the coloured seam binding finishes it off perfectly. I was trying to find my seam binding the other day...I found a short length but I have yards of it somewhere! Scarface is a perfect name for your new buddy...they are threatening snow here in the UK next week....not sure if we will get it this far south? We'll see xx
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely, Pamellia! The card design itself is way cool, can't wait to check out the blue inspiration. Love all the layers to tuck goodies into. Fabulous! The pink here is just perfect, so romantic and lovely. A visit to your blog is always an inspiration to me. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteThis card is just stunning! Love all the little details. Thanks for playing along with us over at The Card Concept!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Pamellia and has me thinking of the little diddy pink and white marshmallows that go so well with hot chocolate!! xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Pamelia! Lovely Pion papers and I love all the layers and the tags. Beautiful embellished! Stunning!! hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I absolutely love, love this stunning card, Pamellia!! The layers are amazing!! What beautiful papers!! I have the Pion Paris Flea Market set and haven't used them yet...I'm hoarding it!! You've inspired me to use them!! I love every single fabulous detail!! This is another card that I could just look at all day!! Love, love it my friend!! Gorgeous!! I hope Scarface...er, the adorable little bandit squirrel returns for more treats ;) Love the pictures, too!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Such a lovely card. So much detail. I love all the lace and gorgeous ribbon, so pleased you joined us at The Card Concept
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful creation Pamellia I spend so long on your blog trying to absorb all your wonderful design work, it is spectacular the embellishments and papers are stunning
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lorraine x
Fabulous Card. Layer after layer of gorgeousness. Always a pleasure to have you share your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous frilly scrumptiousness!! I love seeing how you've used those beautiful papers - I am always stumped when I see them, but they are so lovely I own them anyway, lol! Also love your tree photos - like beautiful paintings. And Scarface it is! Word use be getting around Squirrel Town that you've opened a diner on the freeway! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteDainty and preciously sweet and 'airy' - Love is in the air!.... just beautiful, beautiful Pamellia. Silly, I know but my favorite part is the double bow ties! Love the rose paper and the lace and all the wondrous layers... it's just darlin in an elegant sort of way.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes - definitely scarface - eheheheheheheh!!!! j.
Absolutely gorgeous Pamellia, I love the tags and gorgeous die cut sentiment - a beautiful font. Lots of wonderful layers and details as always.
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I know I've said it before but your cards really remind me of gorgeous fluffy sponge cakes! This one therefore is extra yummy. Love the black squirrel, don't think we have any of them in the UK
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Donna xxx
Another totally sublime creation Pamellia. I love how you've placed the sentiment die cuts, so clever.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the name Scarface, it suits him ♥
Gorgeous and feminine and lots of lovely layers.
ReplyDeleteFirst black squirrel I've seen, super name you gave him.
Yvonne xx
Absolutely gorgeous Pamellia, so feminine hearts..lace..ribbon ect..beautiful colours and layers..
ReplyDeleteCute scarface..
Pam x
Fabulous pink and white design, I love all of the layers and textures. It has such a romantic feel with all of the ribbon, lace and pretty embellishments. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
ReplyDeleteDionne
Fabulous creation Pamela! I love the beautiful paper! The textures, lace, inking and embellishments look fantastic! Such a delicate, romantic feel:)
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing project!
Sherrie K
Sighing here ... Peaceful, loving, feminine, sweet, really makes me feel good, Pamellia. Thanks so much for sharing! Hugs, de
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card Pamellia and a fabulous design. Those papers are so pretty and I love how you've tucked the elements under the paper strips. Your beautiful big bow finishes it all off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYou have the most amazing squirrels living by you. This latest one is a beauty and I hope he comes to visit again xx
WOW what a beauty...every inch of it absolutely gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteOh, shoot, Pamellia, I just couldn't stand it, I had to come back for another hit of your lovely creation! I think I'm in love with pink! This makes my heart sing. And just to let you know, I've been staring at my birthday card all day! It's so pretty! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI adore your combination of soft pink and brown tones, Pamellia! You made my day with this feminine, delicate, soft and perfectly layered stunning card! Love every single inch of it! Exquisite project, as always!
ReplyDeleteScarface? Hahaha, cool!
Lots of love to you! Branka xxx
Beautiful and creative artistic work of an artist. love your gorgeous classy and 'soft' looking layers here....love the gorgeous colours too.xx
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Super pretty Pamellia, love all the layers! Gorgeous atmospheric photos too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Love the design and the words are a perfect finishing touch! What fun photos of your squirrel!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Divine, love the colour, the frills, the die, the sentiment, EVERYTHING! so very beautiful.
ReplyDeletePINNED!!! I LOVE the strips of paper with goodies tucked behind them! Completely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteJus Stunning!!! Super dainty...beauty there! Every time you churn that perfect cards...Am amazed by your talents!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, love your art, beautifully delicate. Love the touches of lace and your design is fabulous. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, with all these layers. Rich and delicate pink. Somptueux!
ReplyDeleteJust one word from me - EXQUISITE !!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics too. Hugs, Anne xx
Awesome creation Pamellia, I love all the little details. Hugs, Veerle
ReplyDeleteAmazing card Pamellia although it seems ridiculous to call this amazing creation a card, it is gorgeous! Fabulous delicate layers and so much attention to detail, you are truly amazing my dear! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Pamellia! Love all the lace and frilly goodness!
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ReplyDeleteOh dear Lord up in Heaven! I keep writing a comment and Blogger (as well as my phone) is being a jackarse and won't post it. I do apologize in advance for any weird comments. Take 4:
ReplyDeleteGorggggggeous dearie Bubbles and I am not if the pink variety but this is quiet stunning! The layers upon layers upon layers and did I mention the layers? Exquisite design and details! Holy cheeseballs and a cracker what a great card!
As for Scarface, I think the name is appropriate. Every scar tells a story and I bet his is very interesting, unless he was running away with his nuts and accidently hit his head on a stick. But it would still be a fun story! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
Absolutely stunning...the most gorgeous and delicious colours, textures and layout x Fantastic x Loved Scarface too x
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteanother of your superb, and stunning creations.
Love all the superb work in this.
Superb flowers as usual.
Wonderfully designed too.
More lovely photos of your great outdoors.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Frilly Perfection in every detail!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work with the papers - love all that shabby distressing on the edges - another fabulous creation. Your winter photos made me shiver though!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
My lovely and talented friend, this is truly exquisite! You use Pion papers so beautifully... this is soft and sweet perfection. It's dreamy, romantic, and filled with layers of heartwarming love. I adore every component, from the fabulous trim work to the amazing doily die to the precious tiny banners. Love is about every tiny detail, after all. :o) You are amazing, Pamellia. Thank you for always inspiring me beyond description. :o) Wishing you a weekend filled with happiness!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Karen
Hi Pamellia
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, beautifully embellished and lovely papers.
Yes, it would be very lame to call him Scarface. You should call him Al, as in Pacino, which would be marginally less lame hahaha!
Ang x
What a stunning shabby chic card this is my friend!!! I love it when you create shabby chic stuff...There are so many gorgeous details that are simply melting my heart!!!
ReplyDeleteBRAVO!!!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
A beautiful card. I love you choice of papers and the lace and embellishments are wonderful. Sally.x.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Pamellia! I love colors and all of the layers, fabulous sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
This is SO VERY GORGEOUS! I love the soft, sweet design, the colors, it's just perfect!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how I missed this....or maybe I do...still sleeping badly and not concentrating so well! Your card is beautiful of course and I love the atmospheric photos and I'm betting you will see more of Scarface! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Your talent at layering is fabulous! Thanks for joining in at the DD!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious confection with so many beautiful details!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Simply Create Too and I hope you will join us again soon.
Hugs
Carol x
Love how you layered the tags and lace, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning - so many gorgeous details and so beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at In the Pink this time.
Good luck.
Debs xx
Absolutely stunning, Pamellia! I adore the soft, feminine feel of the colours & layers. Wonderful inspiration.
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Beautiful shabby tag card! I love all of the ribbons and lace you incorporated. Thanks for joining us at RRR!
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty :) Thanks for participating in Pion design challange :)Hugs Dt- Johanna
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous,fabulous layers and beautiful papers and ribbon-very girly and feminine
ReplyDeleteCarol x
This is beautiful, Pamellia! The details are stunning! Thank you for participating in the Pion Design Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteShabby and pink, just the way I like it! :-) Fantastic tag with so many gorgeous layers of papers and embellishments. The weather looks quite depressing, but the squirrels made me smile, especially since I've never seen a black one! Thanks for joining LLC for our "love is in the air" challenge.
Hugz, Sandy
Owner & Operator @Live & Love Crafts
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThis is just to let you know that you 'have been placed in the Crafty Boots 'Love is in the Air' Challenge. Many congratulations.
We are offering the winner and two runners up from this challenge Guest Design Team spots for the Crafty Boots challenge that starts on 28 March. Please contact me at CraftyBootsDT@gmx.co.uk if you would like more information about participating in this new challenge.
Do not forget to collect a copy of the Crafty Boots Challenge badge from our blog.
Kindest regards.
Dionne