Back in the saddle today with my first video in a couple of months. I forgot how much work they are, but also how fun they are when they're done. I had quite a few inquiries about my first Ornament Card, so I thought I would show you how I put one of these together. I have used the gorgeous Pion Design paper collection "The Night Before Christmas".
click on any thumbnail to view the entire Pion Design collection
The Night Before Christmas - Dear Santa PD7802
The Night Before Christmas - Christmas in the Air PD7808
The Night Before Christmas - Memory Notes PD7811
The Night Before Christmas - Borders PD7810
The Night Before Christmas - Tree farm 6x6" PD7904
Pion Design Palette - Pion White I PD6101
Pion Design Palette - Pion Green III PD6120
So here is the video if you care to check it out. I apologize for falling behind in responding to comments, I am still catching up from my time off, but I appreciate each and every kind word!
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For my landscape photo today, a shot of the sunshine through one of the only trees around here to turn bright orange so far! This is one of those moments that seemed much more magical in real life.
And out in The Shire today there was all kinds of activity! Miss Cherie, who comes running when she sees me, and makes me smile with her gentle touch!
I could almost hear this girl yelling at me, "I think we both know you're trespassing human, so just drop the peanuts and back away!"
HENRY posing pretty for me as I snapped off a couple of pics.
I had such mixed emotions about catching a glimpse of this juvenile Cooper's Hawk. On one hand, what an amazing creature, so grand! On the other hand, STAY AWAY FROM MY SQUIRRELS!!
BON JOVI discovered a peanut in the grass, the morning dew still evident on her fur!
Baby Blue Jay asks a question, "OK, so do these legs make my butt look fat? I'm so self conscious!"
And back on the home front, PATRICIA is eyeballing me from the tree as usual. Sweet girl!
PETIE is such a sad looking little fellow when he's wet! HA! Poor little guy, waiting ever so patiently for me to fill the food bowl!
Last but not least, my macro for the day. Sick of mushrooms yet? HA!
That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. If you have any questions or interesting tidbits about today's wildlife, please let me know.
A fabulous ornament card Pamellia, all those yummy layers.I shall catch up with the video later as I am busy marking up my first batch of Christmas cards for Dotty's. I cracked up at that jays little legs..bless. Your squirrel family are all so beautifula and obviously love your kind visits. Happy new week my friend, it's finally turned chilly here.Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas ornament. Love the photos. Is that a baby blue jay at this time of year? What sweet legs he has. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteFabulous ornament card, I have brought several chipboards this year to have a go at something like this, you have inspired me to get cracking on them. Love all your nature photos and reading who they are and your comments on them, such ana amazing collection and fantastic quality, have a great week xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing the ornament card! It is Drop dead GORGEOUS!!! Love all the squirrel shots!! The Juvenile Hawk ! And Marco! Beautiful! :) RIP dear Linda...
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
The tag is stunning with a whole Christmas all in one space--so clever Pamellia.
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos as always and I would never tire of seeing any of your wonders that see along the way
Love Chrissie xx
So very pretty Pamellia. Thank you for the video it is always an inspiration.
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Totally stunning Pamellia x beautiful layers of deliciousness....I love this ornamental bauble
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the video too
Hugs Annie xx
Brilliant step by step video and stunning bauble card you certainly packed a lot of details and texture into a small space,love all the sparkly snow too definitely one to keep and treasure
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Oh fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. Wonderful video showing us how to make a Christmas bauble card - you make it look so simple but we all know that it isn't really. I love these cards and there is so much detail in them, all of those fantastic layers and wonderful embellishments. Such a treat Pamellia.
ReplyDeleteMore amazing wildlife shots, it is lovely to see familiar faces as well as the new ones, the Cooper's Hawk is stunning, so majestic and those mushrooms seem to have a serpentile quality.
Have a great week.
Dionne xx
PS I had to laugh at all the glitter on your hands at the end of the video - tis' the season to be sparkly!
Glorious colours and design Pamellia and it's a super traditional looking Santa image.
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Thanks for all the work, making a video Pamellia! I love to watch and it seems simple, but it really is not, I enjoy it very much! Wonderful Christmas ornament and all the beautiful decorations. The outdoor pictures are always great! Sorry for my bad English, I am doing my best. Have a nice day, xx Gerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous vintage Christmas Ornament card, love all the gorgeous layers and texture. Will catch up with the video later today, must get and create a few DT cards before this evening.
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Well! Where to start? First of all I am blown away by the beauty of this ornament card but then I watch the video and feeling very Christmassy already! I am going to give this kind of layering another shot - please don't laugh when I get around to it and you see my efforts!! (actually you can 'cos I shan't hear you!) I just loved watching the process even though I kept missing stuff and had to rewind!! Your photos as ever are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am a bird lover so seeing the Hawk was a treat but I must say the Blue Jay is my very favourite! 'Your' squirrels are so cute too - love seeing Patricia peeping out at you! Big Hugs, Chrisx
Gorgeous and so very festive card Pamellia! Love the vintage image and gorgeous flowers.
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Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Hi Pamellia, another wonderful post, always a pleasure to pop in here.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bauble ornament, beautifully designed.
The bird photos are amazing, well all the photos are amazing!! The Cooper Hawk is awesome. Lovely, shots of the little squirrels and what a handsome boy your bunny is, thanks for sharing them, Kate x
A just wonderful card Pamellia - so beautiful and a fantastic video as well and the photos are so cute - I love the one with the super cute birdie! Wowo!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Pamellia, what an absolutely stunning card!! Wow!! I love, love the ornament design!! Those papers are just gorgeous and as always, you showcase the perfectly!! The poinsettias look amazing!! The details are perfect!! I am so darn excited there's a video!! I love watching you put your masterpieces together!!
ReplyDeleteWow, all of your fur-babies are so darn sweet!! I love that they will take the food from you!! That Coopers Hawk is gorgeous...as long as he stays away from the squirrels ;) Your macro is amazing!! Totally not tired of the mushrooms!! All of the photos are spectacular!! And I love that you can see the dew drops on Bon Jovi!! I hope you have a wonderful Monday my friend!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Fabulous card - so many wonderful layers and a treat to watch a video of you putting it all together! Fabulous photos too - love the squirrels! Jennie x
ReplyDeleteWow hun this is stunning, love the wreath effect with the fibres peeking through, beautiful detail and design, fab pictures again, so love the close ups!! hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteOkay..I got it..I stick my flowers down too hard and that's why I cant add stuff behind...I will keep an eye on that because I want to make something as spectacular as this ornament card Pamellia..just STUNNING!!..love your photos todays and no, I'm not sick of mushrooms or toadstools as they are a wonderful creation of nature.
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This ornament shaped card is stunning!! I'm going to look at the videotut, but before leaving your blog I want tell you that anything here is magical!
ReplyDeleteLove all the "snow" on your ornament card and the gorgous papers! And your photos are always a delight, so sweet, fun and full of sweetness! I enjoy them very much!!
I leave in a country zone, but here there aren't all those wild animals!
Hugs
Hi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteoh what a superb shaped and design card.
I love this wonderful creation, and all the very lovely elements you have used.
Those white poinsettias are ace and gorgeous.
As usual your photos are amazing and very special.
Your furry friends are so very sweet.
Loved the video tutorial, and your scissor work is ace.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
I always love it when you do videos and this one is no exception!! Brilliant ornament card, just lovely! Wonderful photos too! xxxx
ReplyDeleteI always love your circle cards and this one's no exception! Beautiful! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteI really look forward to reading your posts and seeing the photos of the shire. Today's were super.
ReplyDeleteThe ornament shaped card is awesome and I will be back later to see the video.
Yvonne xx
Beautiful card, Pamellia! Loved the video! I always look forward to your nature photos as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat video, stunning card and wonderful photos! Visiting your blog is always such a treat Pamellia, you are so very talented.
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A M A Z I N G!!!! This is just incredibly beautiful! I love the papers and the flowers are just gorgeous! I have that die and need to practice some on making the flowers turn out like this..wow, the dimension and textures are spectacular Pamellia! Who ever receives this better showcase this...it is fabulous!!!! Love your details and thanks so much for the wonderful video!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day my friend!
Sherrie K
Great ornament! I shall watch the video soon. It is quite late right now and I shouldn't make any noise haha! Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous Christmas ornament with lots of lovely embellies, beautiful flowers too. Your nature photos are as allways fantastic. I will pop over and view your video now. Thanks for taking the time to make it. hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card, gorgeous poinsettias, rusty bells, snowflake and reindeer. Gorgeous layers of beautiful paper and such a lovely design. Fabulous video Pamellia. Tracy x
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty card!
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and your photos are so nice!
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A GLORIOUS card, with your attention to detail just wonderful. LOVE your photos.
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Cloudy/Rainy here in Texas but the sun is shining brightly in my spirit after reading your wondrously fab post and watching your super video. Thank you Pamellia for all the sunshine you spread into our lives and the lives of all your 'families'.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely and the video tutorial instilled a bit of anticipation for the season which is rare for me!
And how amazing to see your babies and birdies! You capture the unique and intriguing - for sure. Again, thank you. :) j.
Hello Christmas! You've invoked all the old world goodness on this exceptionally gorgeous ornament...a real beauty. I hope that squirrel has stocked up his food for the winter!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Macro shot today, Pamellia, and fantastic "landscape" photo - but it is your endearing critters that captivate me so - especially when I glimpse your sweet fingers holding those yummy nuts. So my REAL question is how in the world do you hold your camera single-handedly? My hat is off to you, as my hands shake so much, that sometimes I can't even get a clear shot holding camera with TWO hands! LOL
ReplyDeleteGorgeously put together bauble card, P. Exquisite. Snow prettiness and wonderful layers - I will enjoy watching the video tonight and saying in unison with yourself "tah-dah!" at the end! LOL
hugs,
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A most beautiful ornament card Pamellia. Love all the wonderful embellishing. I'm racing now but will pop back later for video. Love the focus on eyes in your shots - that hawk is a beauty!! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteI only have a minute, but I just wanted to say your ornament card is lovely and has me inspired to get crackin' on those Christmas projects! Love the little wreath and those chippies paired up with this gorgeous paper collection! Gorgeous photos, as always, and a great way to start the day! Love that hawk and those slimy mushrooms! You have amazing wildlife up your way! Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteOooops! I forgot to remind you, Pamellia, not to forget to sign up on my blog for my blog candy! It is for my regular bloggy visitors such as yourself. hugs, de
ReplyDeleteLove watching your videos, stunning bauble.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
another fun time with a cup of tea and watching one of your brilliant videos. Beautiful ornament.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas ornament Pamellia, stunning papers and layers, you make it look so easy to make this watching your video! I know it`s not.. lol
ReplyDeleteLove your fabulous photo shots today.
Hugs Pam x
Nope, not sick of mushrooms yet and definitely loving the first shot of the turning leaves, it is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI also love seeing your wonderful menagerie of beautiful animals, Henry is looking as good as ever and the dew on Bon Jovi is a terrific shot.
I have been over to see the video, it is excellent and your bauble is a real stunner, the rose poinsettia centres are so beautiful.... Hugs, Anne xx
Oh my, what a stunner of an ornament. Love the old-fashioned look of the Santa with all the lusciousness you've added with the 3D beautiful trimmings. Enjoyed seeing the video with the instructions as to how it was constructed. Also loved the nature pictures, and especially that super vista of the sun coming through the bronze leaves. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteFabulous Ornament card Pamellia!! Your video is very cool! Love all the fun shots, even capturing the tiny water drops on bon jovi! I love your mushrooms :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful ornament ... I always enjoy your videos ... Stunning photography once again!
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ReplyDeleteYour Christmas ornament is sooooooo beautiful! You have created a mini-masterpiece! I love making these around the holiday as gifts for friends and family.
I was just admiring your wildlife photos and saw your Coopers Hawk! You don't come across them at close range all that often. We had a Red Tail Hawk in our garden this past summer. It was beyond awesome to see it close up, though had to take down the bird feeders until it stopped hanging out.
Hugs to you dear friend,
Nancy
Oh Pamellia, I'm playing catch up, but your video on your lovely Ornament card was great. Just layers and layers of perfect loveliness. I always love your nature photos too. Kind of reminds me of Beatrix Potters life. There is a movie on her that was awesome. Thank you for always sharing your lovely blog. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, Pamellia, I am so glad you filmed the process of creating this absolutely stunning Christmas ornament card! I always love to see how you create your masterpieces! I adore the way how you did the wreath, it looks fantastic! Your poinsettias are super gorgeous with those little roses in the center! Everything is fabulous here, the layers, the dimension, the vintage feel and that frosty look! It's spectacular, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, thanks so much for another set of absolutely beautiful shots! You know how much I love your wild life photos! That macro one is fantastic!
Sending big hugs to you! Branka xx
A fabulous ornament card Pamellia and a great design. It's wonderful how you've managed to fit so many lovely details onto the card xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow wow wow Pamellia this is amazing Hun a gorgeous decoration, your embellies are amazing, I haven't found anything like them here in our stores, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures too.
Hugs Julie xxx
Gorgeous card, gorgeous pictures and can't wait to watch your video, thank you for taking the time to share your amazing talent with us all! Deb xo
ReplyDeletePamellia, Your ornie is a stunner and your photos, as usual just delight me to no end! I need this sort of beauty and gentleness in my life right now, it has been a very tough time here in the states as of late-Thank you for your good will dear friend! xo
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I absolutely enjoy your videoes and I am so happy that you are able to make some again. Happy Dance!!! I can't wait to check this out! It looks like it would be lovely on the tree, but not the squirrel tree (they might enjoy eating it). Lol! So many lovely shapes in this ornament design and those papers are so luscious.
ReplyDeleteLove your furry critter pics as usual. I can't wait to hang some on my wall! Awesome sauce and all of them look happy. Your captions are totes awesome sauce and funny! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
I never cease to be amazed at your ingenuity and creativity, Pamellia! Your fussy cutting around that wreath is something I covet! LOL I am learning to be more patient, even if it takes me 3 or 4 tries to finish the fussy cutting now. YOU have inspired me to do that. To pursue and press on beyond what I sometimes become frustrated with. Another of your talents that I covet is using the scissors to distress the edges. Sharp edges and fumble fingers are not a good combo, so I am not tempting fate there LOL - LOVING the snowflakes peeking out from behind your ornament layers. The sisal looks amazing under the wreath! All your special touches and TINY little, fragile paper elements and sentiment, make me smile. I wouldn't have thought of using pattern paper like that. Maybe I can do something similar in the future. Yes, I'm wordy but I know you do not mind, especially since it is from my heart. MY favorite portion is the end and seeing the splatters of paint on your dear fingers, my friend. And the Tah-Dah of course! My last comment disappeared, so I'm hoping this one makes it. Will copy and paste to your blog just in case LOL love, de
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