Today I am sharing this soft and subtle Christmas card featuring Pion Design collections "Long Ago in Bethlehem" and "Legends of the Sea". I love combining Pion collections together, they always fit so perfectly, and these work wonderfully for a shabby holiday card!
My card was inspired by my amazingly talented friend Sara Emily of sarascloset. I would never have thought to use these colours together, but the minute I saw her beautiful card, I just knew I had to try! Thanks for the inspiration my sweet friend!
My card was inspired by my amazingly talented friend Sara Emily of sarascloset. I would never have thought to use these colours together, but the minute I saw her beautiful card, I just knew I had to try! Thanks for the inspiration my sweet friend!
Pion products:
Long Ago in Bethlehem - Angels Singing PD9404
Long Ago in Bethlehem - Holy Scripture PD9410
Legends of the Sea - Go West PD9002
Legends of the Sea - Sea Grass PD9004
The Night Before Christmas - Borders PD7810
Is that a handmade flower you ask, why yes it is!! lol The flower petals are blooms from Wild Orchid Crafts and I coloured them with distress ink Weathered Wood. The wood flourishes are from Scrapiniec, the other flowers are also from Wild Orchid Crafts and everything else is from my stash.
The ribbon is a hand woven silk Sari ribbon, it's so delicate and soft! Thank you to Alison of Words and Pictures for turning me on to this gorgeous product which I purchased on Etsy.
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Guess what I woke up to yesterday morning... a white winter coating of snow!! I spent several hours outside and took a ton of photos! I'm excited to go through them all and share some with you, but for today I will share some shots from last week. Lots of mist and chubby animals. lol
For my birds today, this beautiful male Sparrow...
and a gorgeous Bluejay...
"You! Human! Explain to me why my whiskers are turning white because I sure as heckfire don't get it!"
~Butch~
"Hahaha, so hilarious you think I'll eat those veggies! I'm a peanut man all the way!"
~Teddy~
"I see you judging me human, but I don't care! I love cookies and I'm gonna eat this whole thing!"
~Neddie~
Everyone say hello to Baby Zippy. This is the other baby squirrel who is living on my patio. He's so brave and he's wicked smart too! He's learned that if he comes to the door and scratches on the glass, that I'll bring out fresh food! How precious is that! He's a bit bigger than Dolly P, but he's still super small! When he looks directly at me, I actually melt! Just look at all the cuteness!
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.
Beautiful card once again ... I love the snow effect that you create. We had snow and lots of ice but it's pouring with rain now... Love your photos, the squirrels have been busy here and I have a robin who waits every morning for me to come out with the food.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous make Pamellia! Love the design and all those gorgeously arranged embellishments.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
Another breathtaking card, Pamellia! Love it! I'm still not able to access your etsy shop with the link of your sidebar. I can access everything else on the sidebar except that link. Wonderful photos. Can't wait to see the snow ones. Baby Zippy is adorable!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love all the delicate layers. Great photos, too. Glad you are enjoying the snow! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!! Absolutely beautiful colours Pamellia. Yay for your snow!! Can't wait to see the pictures. Super cute Zippy xx
ReplyDeleteLove the mist over the water, Pamellia, and your darling chubby friends, too! The woodsy snowfall in your card likely brought the pretty weather with it! It's a beautiful creation with those soft colors, and wonderful layers! It's always amazing to me that the birds are able to live through the cold - does it you? Wishing you a fantastic day, and hopefully, many more snow days! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Pamellia. SO sweet and delicate. Lovely colours, layers, the whole design is great! Fantastic fotos as allways. Marlies
ReplyDeleteThe soft delicate colours do look beautiful together on this stunning card, love the tree and your fabulous flower too!
ReplyDeleteFab photos...that baby squirrel is irresistible!
Enjoy the snow!!!
Chris
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Love it Pamellia and I adore that little Christmas tree, xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your card is absolutely stunning!! The colors are gorgeous together!! I love the layers and the chippie pieces you used!! The ribbon is so beautiful!!! All of the snowy details are perfect!! Love, love, love!! It's so spectacular, Pamellia!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh how adorable is Baby Zippy!! He's too cute!! And Teddy!! That smile!! Priceless!! Poor Butch turning gray already ;) And the foggy lake is stunning!! I look forward to seeing your snowy pictures...as long as you don't send any of the white stuff down this way ;) Have a wonderful rest of the week, dear friend!! Can't believe how fast Christmas is approaching!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Gorgeous colour way on your amazing card. The ribbon is special, the flowers amazing and the layout so very eye catching x Fabulous photos and I shall say Hello to Baby Zippy, so very cute and adorable. Glad you got some snow and looking forward to seeing more of your glorious photos x
ReplyDeleteLovely colours Pamellia and that ribbon is really lovely. Such a snowy feel to your card....looking forward to seeing your snowy photos. Your furry friends look on fine form. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours on this beautiful layered card Pamellia, love the way you have decorated with embellishments.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photo shots today.
Hugs Pam x
Pamellia, your snowy card is so beautiful and reminds me somewhat of that foggy morning you had. The colors are amazing together, and that sari ribbon bow, the wooden embellishments (so delicate!) and the tiniest of snowballs are those touches that make your work so durn special! Is that more of the filling from your dog toy? If not, I need to find out where I can get some of that. I just love everything about this gorgeous card! I have checked for these last two in your shop, and see they are sadly missing. The good news is you've had some great sales! Woo Hoo!
ReplyDeleteBaby Zippy is so freaking adorable! Don't let that little one grow up! And what are you doing feeding those squirrels cookies????! Thank you for the sweet shout out, my friend, and your heart warming comments on my blog. Sending great big hugs!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous card and that colour combo is indeed wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour photos like usual, make my heart sing! xxxx
Sorry I deleted my first comment as there was a really silly typo...
gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great colour combination and a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful misty photos and the animals look so sweet.
Yvonne xx
What an absolutely wonderful card! I love your photos! Baby Zippy is adorable! You are so lucky to have these lovely creatures so close! Hugs,Chrisx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela your card is amazingly gorgeous, all the layers and detail are a feast for the eyes, beautifully desined and wonderful colours.
ReplyDeleteYour little friends are wonderful, especially the baby squirel, Kate x
Another exquisite creation Pamellia - and perfect photos too! Love wee Baby Zippy!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Faboulas once again gorgeous colours and once again everything just perfect as always.
ReplyDeleteSweet pics.
Have a good weekend
Jules xx
Oh wow, I love this one hun, do you want my address? lol the gorgeous colours and delicate chipboard pices and the beautiful laces and ribbons, wow I really must get my stuff out again, I sooo miss it, we're still waiting for the snow here, just got the usual rain, rain and more rain!!! YUK!!! lol hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the muted colours and all the lovely detail as always.
ReplyDeleteAnother super collection of pictures, love the baby, he's a cheeky one!
Pamellia what camera do you have that lets you gets so close and capture such detail?
Anne x
Thanks so much Anne. I use a Nikon D90 with a 55-300 for far off shots, an 18-105 for medium shots, a fixed 50 for close ups and a ring macro set for super zooms. My camera and lenses are quite old and all discontinued models. They were second hand when I got them, but they do the trick for now. Hope this helps.
DeleteWell they absolutely do the trick Pamellia, I enjoy your fabulous wildlife and nature shots as much as your cards!
DeleteHave a nice weekend, thanks for the info
Anne x
OMGosh- he scratches at your door?? Oh Pamellia! How wonderfully special is that!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you ever since it started snowing 2 days ago, and has not stopped yet! haahaa I knew you would be in your glory over it!
Your card is stunning and yes, those colors- work so well together- sharing is good from artists- it helps our muses along in cases of "stuckness" heehee
hugs my friend,Jackie xx
Wonderful and truly beautiful card Pamellia, ha ha that naughty squirrel scratching on your door for food, he’s learnt quickly then!!
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Donna xx
Wow, a stunning card, I love that oh so delicate Christmas tree. Wonderful photos, Butch's expression is priceless! Sounds like Baby Zippy has you wrapped around his little paw, but with cuteness like that who could resist x
ReplyDeleteIt really is a gorgeous colour combination Pamellia, the flowers are beautiful and so is the Christmas tree and the snowballs are such a lovely and inspired addition.
ReplyDeleteBaby Zippy really is adorable, I don't think I could resist those wonderful eyes either!! Hugs, Anne xx
What beautiful colors and layers - love the white ball seed pods and that lovely lacy tree! Great photos too!
ReplyDeleteOOooohhhhh!!! This is so delicate looking and so very beautiful Pamellia!! I do so love that colour combination and the chipboard pieces are stunning!! Every time I see a new card of yours it's a new fave and .. here I go again .. another fave!!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteYour misty landscape is amazing and Baby Zippy is so adorable!! Love , love, love all of your photos. Have a wonderful day dear friend! hugs xx
I've just been swooning over this beautiful card at Pion - glorious! I just love those layers of gauze netting between the papers - delicious idea. And squirrel heaven today again - Baby Zippy is beyond adorable!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oh my goodness, what an amazing card, it is so beautiful. I really do not have enough words to express how much I love this card!
ReplyDeleteOh amother adorable baby, they are all so sweet.
Dionne xx