It's just been gorgeous weather here in Ontario. Our springtime seems to have arrived a few months early. I'm all ready and set for summer to come to my new home. I hung a bird feeder, set up the patio furniture and pulled out my zoom lens...bring it on! Would it be wrong of me to plug in an electric wine chiller outside?? Hmmmmm.
The last couple of videos I posted were mostly about working with paper, so I really wanted to dive back into some mixed media. I apologize for posting three videos in a row, it just turned out that way on my schedule. I hope you enjoy.
The last couple of videos I posted were mostly about working with paper, so I really wanted to dive back into some mixed media. I apologize for posting three videos in a row, it just turned out that way on my schedule. I hope you enjoy.
EXTREME CLOSE-UP TIME!!
I suppose after seeing a million pictures, you may not need a video, but just in case you are interested in how I did that pretty background...here it is. Thanks everyone for all your sweet comments on my videos, I do love hearing from you!
I am entering the following wonderful challenges:
- Scrapping4fun - Challenge #61 - Anything Goes
- Dutch Card Lovers - Challenge #251 - Easter/Spring
** - My Time To Craft - Challenge #317 Flowers
- Dutch Card Lovers - Challenge #251 - Easter/Spring
** - My Time To Craft - Challenge #317 Flowers
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I was so excited see a familiar face among the squirrels yesterday. Since the warm weather hit, most of my little buddies have moved on to greener pastures...even Max. sad face. But guess who came for a visit...CHOCOLATE CHARLIE!! He is gorgeous and so sweet, I've never seen one his colour before!
"She looks harmless enough, although I'm suspect of that big black thing she keeps pointing at me"
"The smell of those peanuts is more than I can handle, I'm gonna chance it"...
"There's room for one more inside my mouth, just one more...mumble mumble mumble"
"OH, YUMMMM, OH MY, so good. Totally worth the risk!!"
My morning coffee shot:
what a beautiful card love the colours
ReplyDeleteI am just in the process of doing a post on a card I have made which I have taken inspiration from you for I got my acrylic paints out and had a blast and it's sooooo shabby chic
anyway hope you are well happy crafting
Jacki
The most gorgeous textural card, loving the colours and the stunning background. Another Wow project, thank you so much for sharing. So glad Chocolate Charlie has paid you a visit, funny and gorgeous photos x
ReplyDeleteThe most yummie colors in this amazing card... every detail makes one happy!
ReplyDeleteA Sunday card !!! ANd even with a video! Thank you!
Chocolate Charlie is so cute! Wonderful pictures Pamellia!
Happy rest of the Sunday!
oxo
Susi
Such a gorgeous spring card . Those colors together are amazing with all the texture . Glad spring has arrived where you are we are expecting a Nor'easter tomorrow good old Shelia never fails LOL. Off to watch the video with my coffee
ReplyDeleteWell glad to see Spring is arriving if not outside its defiantly in your card. Such pretty colours and your handmade flowers are georgous, love it all.......
ReplyDeleteJules xx
What stunning colours on your card, Pamellia - and the texture and dimension you create is always exquisite. Will save the video for a rainy day... but lovely to see the photos of Chocolate Charlie - he really is a lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Your pretty creation is certainly full of Spring time with the lovely blooms and butterflies Pamellia.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about photos looking to big for blogs, I get that at quite a few blogs including yours, I think it's all down to our individual browsers and settings when we view....or so I am told, I'm no expert.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
B x
Such glorious colours Pamellia! Beautiful texture and flowers, a fabulous spring time creation. So wonderful to be enjoying the thought of spring, it only seems like yesterday you were amazing us with your snow photos!
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Absolutely love the bursts of colour - beautiful as always Pamellia! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card as always, but the squirrel is just as much a star for me today. Loved your close up photos.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Gorgeous springtime card, Pamellia! I'm so happy that you made a video of this one! I just love seeing how your cards come together, from the blank beginning to the beautiful final results!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Pamellia. I love the vibrant orange and pink colour scheme, your ribbon flowers are beautiful and a great tip about the clay and the glue. Sally.x.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, never apologize for posting videos. Nobody is ever sorry that you've made another video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The colours are just lovely and it so reminds me of spring.
I am always so happy to see when you post a video, Pamellia, so please keep making them! This card is so pretty! I was amazed at the difference in the two frames--never would have thought of using hot glue. So glad that Charlie is sticking around. I'm sure you will have others as well!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright, vibrant colours that you've used here, the pink and yellow work so well together. I just love all of your mixed media projects. Your card reminds me of Spring, which is getting here slowly but surely in the UK :) x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, fantastic video! :) Thanks so much Pamellia. Love the shots of Chocolate Charlie. And what a beautiful sunrise to enjoy with your coffee!! xx
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL..the colours are gorgeous and loved the panel you started with.I always love how every thing you place on your card can be seen at the end..I always manage to cover things..gorgeous Pamellia..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Yummy card !! pink n yellow remind me of ice candies ;) I am surely going to watch the video to see all the mixed media magic you have done on this card :)
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia sorry for not being around but have been out of action for a while.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful make especially the colours which are so vibrant looking. The white compliments everything it touches.
Off to see all I have missed.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.
Why on earth would you apologize for posting three videos in a row?? If it were up to me, every one of your posts would include one ;D Heehee, lots of work for you but lots of enjoyment for us!! I'm cutting my comment short because I can't wait to see how you put this masterpiece together!! Oh my word, it's stunning!! The colors are amazing!! Love, love this my friend!! And how stinkin' cute is Chocolate Charlie!! Too adorable!! Happy first day of spring!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
What delicious colours!! I love watching your " how to" videos and I actually think I could have a go at this!! Love your morning coffee shot...the world is a beautiful place xx
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that your weather is great.
ReplyDeleteLove the photographs as always and the amazing project with the video
Love Chrissie xx
I love watching your video posts Pamellia. A beautiful card with a super colour burst of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteTFS your photos of Chocolate Charlie.....cute !
Julie x
Gorgeous colours on this beautiful card Pamellia, love all the layering on your elements, no idea how you start to make such an amazing creations.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, such a cute squirrel.
Pam x
This is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Wow, another masterpiece!! Such a gorgeous arrangement of colors and fantastic textures!! AMAZING...love the videos~keep them coming when you can!
ReplyDeleteLook at Chocolate Charlie...so sweet! Wow~your morning coffee shot is GORGEOUS! Can I come visit, hehe?
Have a wonderful evening!
Sherrie K
What a pretty card Pamellia, thanks for another nice tutorial! I have it a thumb up :)
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Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
First of all Bubbles, never apologize for posting a video! Not even if there are 50 in a row. I totally enjoy learning and your videos are the cats meow, especially for those of us that need all the help we can get for card making. Amen! Secondly- the background paper you have used intrigued me and good info about not heating it. Never heard of it but looks interesting. Fantabulous Spring colors and your layers are always amazeballs! Love the info about the molds as well. I learned the hard way about air dry clay with an altered book I did. It shrunk so bad. I use clay you bake for my designs but have got to try the glue. So informative, the video was! Happy Spring as well and welcome back to Chocolate Charlie. Hilarious narrative! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me think spring! Love the colors! Such a beautiful way to add texture to the sentiment...another beauty, Pamellia! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank you for sharing with us at Ruby's Rainbow.
ReplyDeletePamellia...So Spring-ish creation!!! Please never have this thought...I absolutely adore and await for your video tutes much. Every creation you post here are my big inspiration to try out something new...something nice. Thank U SOOOO much for generously sharing your knowledge with awesome tutes. Very informative indeed. Love it!!! Keep coming!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved your video Pamellia - you make it look all so simple :-)!!
ReplyDeleteThat squirrel is so darn cute too - loved your commentary.
Blessings
Maxine
Freaking beautiful! I love a shabby chic-ish card with bright colors! Yep: bring on the summer, bring on the cold beverages! :-)
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card with wonderful layers and colours. Chocolate Charlie looks delightful and very happy to be around you. Have a good week. Xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Pamellia. What a gorgeous spring creation. That inky background is stunning and your video so inspiring. Beautiful work. Glad to see you had a visitor he looks a cutie. Happy spring my friend xx
ReplyDeleteHi my friend. Adorable spring card and beautiful colours. Will be looking at the ytube soon. You must be 'mum' to those gorgeous squirrels....hugs.xx {aNNie}
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spring creation! I love de vintage .
ReplyDeleteGreetings Doris
Wow probably one of my now favourite cards of yours Pamellia.....yummy enough to eat! Ah and what a gorgeous little squirrel too,very unusual colour
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Donna xxx
Oh how I love this! Beautiful spring colours and a great technique!! So enjoyed seeing it all come together .. your videos are fabulous!! Stunning card! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and great video tutorial. Cute squirrel too. Angela x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Pamellia! Love the inky background and the vibrant blossoms!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and I love all that texture you've used. Thank you for sharing your creation with us at OLL. Good Luck Wynn DT
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING, Pamellia! LOVE the video and it happens to be a FAV color combo for me! Gorgeous ribbon flowers, too!
ReplyDeleteORANGE and Chocolate Charley - great treat for my day Pamellia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CC is just soooo cute - hehehehhe - love your story about him taking the risk and his cheeks - eheheheh!!! Gorgeous sunrise too. And your card - well - it's WONDERFUL - of course but especially STUNNING for me because of the bright orange!!! So thrilled to see another SUPER video too!!! XXj.
ReplyDeleteWOW you've done it again, am I surprised? nope! because all your creations are WOW! Video's are good with me, love to see how you play.
ReplyDeleteLove your brown squirrel and your sunset.
This is so beautiful! Thank you for joining the Dutch Card Lovers.
ReplyDeleteApologies for my lateness but I wanted to take time to see the video properly, which was excellent, as always. I love your gorgeous card, the colours are so fabulous and remind me that Spring is here!! Chocolate Charlie is adorable and he really is a beautiful colour. So pleased they have not all gone to pastures new! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow! stunning Project, I love the texture and the vibrants colors! Thanks for join us at Creative Moments this time, good luck and hope to see you next time! Hugs Beatriz DT
ReplyDeleteLove those bright colors in contrast with the shabby whites, Pamellia! Just like a dose of warm sunshine for my cold windy day today! Too many videos???? I think NOT! Always fun to watch you create my dear, and I never tire of your concise but effective videos! Other's put me to sleep.
ReplyDeleteChocolate Charlie is a real looker; I bet he has lots of squirrely girlfriends, so he may be away for awhile soon. Great shots, and love that morning coffee shot! Wish I were there to enjoy it in person. Love a good hot cup while watching the sunrise. And a--e wine cooler for the porch--genius idea except mine would be a cold half beer. I'm a cheap date!
Off for some more Pamellia inspiration! Big hugs!
A stunning project in beautiful spring colours. I just love the layers you create.thank you for the videos too
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Annie x
Hi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteStunning creation my friend, love the vibrant colours WOW! Just beautiful. As is Chocolate charlie, how sweet is he/she? Beautiful thick coat.
Thank you for your wonderful, kind comments on my post, much appreciated.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
A very lovely and beautiful shabby chic springcard! Thank you for joining DCL!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Pamellia! I love the colorful background and all of your details! Fab tutorial too, I loved the comparison of using an glue gun vs. clay, I'll have to try glue instead of clay next time I use a mold.
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Visiting your blog is always a great pleasure, Pamellia! How wonderful that you made a video tutorial, I love, love, love to watch them! Your Spring inspired cheerful and colourful card is beyond stunning! Fantastic layering, as usual! It's breathtakingly beautiful, my friend! Big hugs! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Pamellia, such gorgeous colours and fabulous details as always - another stunning creation.
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No apologies for the videos - happy day when there is one!! I have a question, though.... when you show the white acrylic pain and then the little pot, I think you are showing us diluted white paint? But you also use undiluted from the bottle.... so just checking! This is a beautiful card, and I remain amazed at how you combine the delicate stamping with all the layers....and everything else!! So ok, we got you to videos (YAY!!) Now how about some paid ones for online classes with some more detailed explanation for those of use who love your style and for whom it is not intuitive? Not kidding!! And so glad Chocolate Charlie showed up....obviously a very smart squirrel!! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn. Yes, I use a little diluted white paint in the pot as well as some undiluted paint which I apply with a make-up applicator. I find the diluted paint is better for splattering and the undiluted is better for dabbing. Wow, teaching classes, never really thought about that. Not sure I have anything new to teach, but I sure do appreciate the support!! hugs :)
DeleteSo when I saw another video I grabbed a coffee and sat back ... beautiful work and pure genius! Love your creativity and I love your photos!! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAnother mind-blowing creation, Pamellia! Those colours are beyond delicious! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty little pops of color with your flowers and background Pamellia - and isn't Chocolate Charlie handsome!
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteanother really superb creation, and so wonderfully crafted also.
Love the fab tutorial video.
I have got so much inspiration from these wonderful videos.
Your flowers look so amazingly beautiful, and such wonderful colours also.
Great photos of your little furry friends.
It must be so lovely to watch them feed.
You really can't beat wild life for some amazing studies.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
A gorgeously, vibrant card, love those colours together. Looking forward to catching up on your three videos which I missed whilst I was sick. Lovely photo's too.
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Awesome Spring creation Pamellia, the colours and flowers are superb so are the pictures of the Squirrels they are so cute
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lorraine x
Hi Pamellia I should have added a, ps, to the above comment, I wish I could impress on you how much your work means to me, I try to express my love of your creation in words but seem to fail miserably, your creations are always stunning
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lorraine x
I have just sat down with a mug of steaming coffee and a buttered Hot Cross Bun to watch your latest video, sadly it was over all too soon! I do love watching your videos and you can never make too many as far as I am concerned. At last I know how you attach your microbeads and thank you for the tip about the shrinking clay (a tip I shall be passing on).
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card Pamellia, lovely fresh colours to welcome spring. I love your decorative stamps, it makes me think that I need to get some more. I just wish I could distress the edges as well as you do, you really rock at it.
Lovely to see Chocolate Charlie, doesn't he/she look well?
Dionne xxx
A great card! I love the gorgeous flowers.
ReplyDeleteLia, DT S4F
Wow, this is so beautiful. Love all your video's keep them coming!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cute pictures
Thank you for your entry at Scrapping4funChallenges.
Hugs
Rachelle DT
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com
That background is amazing, as is the rest of your card. Thank you for sharing it with us at My Time To Craft!
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ReplyDeletea beautiful card, I love the work space
Thank you for taking part in the challenge on Scrapping4funChallenges
Agnieszka DT
Vibrant and a beautiful card! Love the background you created. Chocolate Charlie is adorable :o) Great to see you again at Scrapping4fun
ReplyDeleteTina dt
Just gorgeous - those flowers are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Ruby's Rainbow.
Helen N x
Gorgeous card, thanks for sharing it with us in the Brown Sugar Challenge, Karen DT
ReplyDeleteThese bright colors are just beauty!! I do so love the way you use chipboard Pamellia- always so effortlessly!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are the best! Can't believe that coon was up on your roof staring down at you! heehee how funny! xoxo
Beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Scrapping 4 Fun :)
ReplyDeleteLove love love this card - it is fabulous! The sprinkling of microbeads (as opposed to total coverage)on your chipboard pieces is awesome - wouldn't have thought of that...! I really love that frame and you've probably had it a long time, but could you share the name of it or who makes it, etc.? Using hot glue is a great tip, too. Chocolate Charlie is adorable - such a pretty color! Thank you for your videos because it's so helpful to see the process :-)
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