Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Frilly and Funkie - It's Time for a Vacation

Hello Everyone!

It's time for another wonderful challenge over at Frilly and Funkie! This time Cec is our lovely hostess and she has chosen the theme IT'S TIME FOR A VACATION. It's time to get away from winter and go on a vacation somewhere - it could be a warm beach, an exotic locale with lots of sights to see or even in your own back yard. Don't forget, one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Linda's shop The Funkie Junkie Boutique! Here is my 'Springtime in Paris' creation.


I would like to send a Thank You to Suzz of Suzz'z Stamping Spot for giving me a huge dose of inspiration with this gorgeous card that I found on Pinterest. She's a talented lady, so you should pop in for a visit!


As soon as I saw Suzz's card, I knew I wanted to do SPRINGTIME IN PARIS, so I pulled out my Tim Holtz French Flight stamp and die set and got to work. I stamped the tower with Ranger Archival ink Jet Black and popped it up on pop dots. I attached a couple of ChitChat stickers on the side that were antiqued with Black Soot distress ink.


The back layer was stencilled with Tim Holtz Latticework and some home-made texture paste. I used a little Mustard Seed and Picket Fence paints to colour the bronze corner.


The resin heart was spritzed with Squeezed Lemonade spray and then I highlighted the surface with Picket Fence distress paint. The background hearts were cut with a GoKreate set and stamped with a variety of travel stamps as well as Tim Holtz's Distress Damask stamp.

All of the panels were coated with Gesso, stamped, dabbed with Picket Fence and Squeezed Lemonade paints and then spritzed with a bit of grey paint. (here's hoping one of the new Tim Holtz colours this year is grey!!).


The beautiful doily die is from Prima. There's a little bit of lace sticking out here and there behind the Eiffel Tower. I really wish I hadn't covered up with so many things. It's a gorgeous Venise lace from Linda's shop!


The flowers were cut using the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die and coloured with distress inks Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed to give the layers extra depth.

You can see the letter from Paris peeking out at the bottom. The leaves are from the Tim Holtz Garden Greens set and I stamped them with the script stamp from the Tim Holtz Papillon set. The seam binding was coloured with Tim Holtz distress ink Faded Jeans and Picket Fence stain to fade the colour.


The very back layer of grey was stamped with my favourite stamp from the Classic #19 stamp set and then I spritzed some Picket Fence. The butterfly is also Tim Holtz. I stamped it twice and then stapled them together using the Tim Holtz tiny attacher.



The letter from Paris has a variety of stamps on it. The big flourish is Tim Holtz and so is the PARIS stamp. The other stamps are just odds and ends from my stash.



I am entering my Springtime in Paris card into the following wonderful challenges:

- Glitter and Sparkle - Challenge #125 - Black & White
(they asked for mainly black and white, so I added a little bit of colour for contrast)

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All of the following products that I used can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique


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.


65 comments:

  1. A HUGE dose of Parisian style and elegance here Pamellia! Love the monochrome look with those pops of soft colour and the way you've altered the embellishments. Jenny x

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  2. This beautiful Pamellia!! I love what you have created here with French/Paris theme. As always I'm in awe of your your layers and textures and how you tie them together so elegantly. Hugs, Georgie xx

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  3. Paris is a place that I have always wanted to visit, full of so much history, beauty and romance, I think the latter two describe just some of this awesome creation Pamellia, the design is outstanding, the embellishments and your techniques used to achieve such a breathtaking piece of art is amazing, I love it.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  4. Delicate colours for this piece with wonderful additions to creat layers

    Love Chrissie x

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  5. Beautiful Paris project, very chic! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. Perfectly Parisienne Pamellia (try saying that over and over!!). Another overwhelmingly beautiful creation xx

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  7. Hi Pamellia,
    another of your superb creations.
    I love all the wonderful work you have put into this superb creation.
    The lovely yellow flowers and that very beautiful yellow heart is ace.
    Love it.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  8. Grey and lemon...gorgeous! Clever way to alter the heart colour, and just fabulous stamping and composition...as always. Absolutely love this, LOVE this!! Hugs Ruth x

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  9. So many gorgeous details incorporated in this fabulous piece of art! The colors are amazing! It is like I am in Paris again! Thank you my friend for taking me there with this beautiful creation! Bravo!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  10. Ooh this is extra yummy Pamellia....wonderful colours used and I love the French feel to it. Your creations really make the heart sing ;)
    Extra big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  11. I am so with you ... Let's go off to a beach somewhere ... sunshine and sand and maybe a little crafting and a whole lot of talking ...Oh your card has cheered my day - It's absolutely gorgeous in every detail!
    A bad day in Paris is better than a good day anywhere else they say ... I personally wouldn't know but wouldn't mind finding out

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  12. How lovely to be thinking of warm holidays and restful times. This is a gorgeous card Pamellia each time I look at it I find even more details than before. Such a pretty card using so many lovely elements and techniques. You certainly are the Queen of mixed media style, I love this.
    Lorraine

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  13. Just lovely, dreamy Paris card. I really adore your gorgeous crafting art, Pamellia.
    I must today make som compulsory sewing with sewing-machine and I was going lose my nerves.
    Hate machines ;))
    Have a great day,
    hugs xx

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    1. Me too, the things are always messing up on me! Good luck with that venture today Sirkkis! hugs :)

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  14. WOW!!! Gorgeous card Pamellia! There are so many stunning details on this card, my eyes keep darting from one to another! I love those little postcards sticking out behind that gorgeous grey heart! You sure are good for Funkie Junkie business, cause after seeing all the goodies you used to create this card I went on a shopping spree :)
    Anyways, great to see your latest jawdropping creation!!! You made my day with this beauty! See you on the dance floor :)

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  15. This is just beautiful ...... I love the pastel shades and all the layers. Your attention to detail is amazing! Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper TIMI challenge .... good luck! Linda xx

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  16. Ooooh la la! Lovely Pamellia - I really must case your layered approached one day! Just adore the black and white with colour splashes. Nxxx

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  17. Beautiful card, the touches of lemon are so eye catching and I adore how you layered everything together to create such a cohesive design. Simply gorgeous. Tracy x

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  18. A gorgeous creation. Love the splash of lemon amongst the monochrome and all the layers you've created.

    I'm just playing with my Joy flower dies but I'm not having much success... Oh well, I will just have to keep on trying :)

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  19. Another stunning creation Pamellia. So many gorgeous and interesting details to see, I could look at this forever.
    hugs Sue xx

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  20. Another gorgeous card . Love the Paris theme and you've captured spring time in Paris beautifully . Love those yellow flowers and the heart with the yellow .

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  21. Gorgeous card Pamellia, so many lovely layers. The lemon is a winner with the delicate soft greys.
    Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x

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  22. Hi Pamellia,

    Stunning card/tag again, love all the layers an stamps, so much going on its just beautiful.

    Love & Hugs

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

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  23. Oh I am ready to travel after seeing this gorgeous card, Pamellia! Such great layers and I always love your flowers and the yellow is stunning with the grey!!! Hugs!

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  24. Wow, this is stunning Pamellia. Love all the gorgeous layers and lovely pop of yellow, a treat to look at. hugs, Pat K xx

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  25. Beautiful Pamelia! fabulous work as ever, lovely layers, and sweet flowers, gorgeous!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  26. Beautiful card Pamellia! I like the great elements associated with Paris. Beautiful is yellow and blue accent on the inside! Greetings & hugs :)
    Max

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  27. Absolutely beautiful Pamellia, you have certainly captured Springtime in Paris, such pretty colours and wonderful details as always.
    Pauline
    x

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  28. This is so fabulous, I love all the beautiful Parisian elements!
    Rebecca.
    x

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  29. All I can say is ooh, la, la - c'est magnifique! This card is so romantic and I love the colour palette and all the wonderful stamping. You know that Paris is on my bucket list so I would appreciate it if you would say prayers for a winning lottery ticket to drop into my hands - or that the exchange rate improves.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  30. Amazing!! This is just gorgeous.. I love all the detail. Thanks for sharing with us over at Glitter n Sparkle - Vic, DT x

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  31. Beautiful Pamellia ! Love the colours you've used and your usual attention to detail is stunning ! Sue C x

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  32. Was just thinking Paris in Springtime when I read it. Love the black and white against your burst of colour in your spring flowers. Oh how I wish I was heading to Paris this Spring.
    Julie x

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  33. A gorgeous card and such a romantic destination.
    Yvonne xx

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  34. Wow, I can smell the paris parfum....this card is really "charmant "!

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  35. I adore this colour combination and then there's Paris (still my favourite city!) Altogether stunning! Hugs, Chrisx

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  36. Paris theme is always a favourite of mine. Visited there a couple of years ago, would love to go back.
    Your card is sooooo gorgeous, xx

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  37. Wonderful Paris themed card and yes, Suzz's work is fantastic, I have often been inspired by her too!

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  38. Une carte magnifique, Pamellia! Tipically parisian of course but the soft colours make me see the rain on France in a beautiful way!

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  39. Gorgeous! Thank you for the honor of casing me. Your card is fabulous and inspiring as is all of your art!

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  40. Love it. so much detail to look at
    thanks for joining incy wincy
    Lynne DT x

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  41. Your layering is SO wonderful on this Pamellia! love the soft pop of the blues and yellows in the bow, flowers and that lovely heart!

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  42. So very pretty Pamellia! Love all the layers and beautiful blossoms! Gorgeous as always!

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  43. Beautiful Pamellia!!! Love all your layers, just perfect!

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  44. Such a wonderful creation with great attention to detail . Thanks for joining us at Come And Get It challenge.Neva

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  45. It's so sweet! Love the romantic feel. Love the lots of white! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  46. I know I probably sound like a broken record, but I still have to say it ... Your card is amazing!!! All those layers and each of them so unique and carefully thought to the very last detail. Brilliant! Hugs! xx

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  47. I love this beautiful creation! The die set is one of my favorites, too. This makes me want to make a new project with it! So close to Spring, simply must! Love the softness of the colors with the black and white, so pleasing. Thanks for including all the lovely closeups to 'see' better! Beautiful and thanks again for sharing!~kim

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  48. This is absolutely gorgeous Pamellia! I love all of the different stamps you've used and your beautiful textures, stunning butterfly too!
    Big hugs, Tammy

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  49. Sooo gorgeous Pamellia. Love the gentle yellow and blue elements - they really make it pop. A gorgeous take on Sue's stunning card. Nicola x

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  50. Another totally fabulous creation Pamellia. You have so much talent, it seems nothing you do is not gorgeous. I love the touches of pale blue and lemon in this design and that resin heart is amazing - it jumps off the page.

    Big squidgy hugs.

    Dionne xx

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  51. Absolutely STUNNING, nothing more than I expect from you, I love the blue and yellow and of course every little detail. Also your flowersare just gorgeous.

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  52. Hi Pamellia
    I have done Paris in the Springtime and it wasn't as bright as your wonderful card lol!
    Love the little details and delightful embellishments.
    Hope Scully is better.
    Have a great weekend.
    Ang x

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  53. Fabulous!

    Thanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin'.

    Susan

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  54. Oh wow Pamelia, this is just gorgeous! Love the colours, and the design and of course the shabby feel. LOVE!
    Putting DT cap on to say: Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-x

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  55. Wow! Pamellia! Fabulous layers, fabulous colors and SO much stamping! It all looks like springtime in Paris (I guess==never been!) Love the sunshiney heart, the lace, the hand made flowers and of course, that sweet butterfly! Oh, just another beauty that takes my breath away! Lot's of big hugs!

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  56. I really love this and it is one of my favorites, too. I love the lace and all the fabulous detail you have added to this beauty.

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  57. A stunning card. I love your monochromatic colour scheme and all of your details are beautiful. I am still in awe of that fact that your works of art start out as some plain white pieces of card, you have amazing talent. Sally.x.

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  58. wow wonderful, thanks for sharing over on artistic inspirations x

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  59. A stunning shabby chic creations I love all the details and texture you add and I am with Sally I cannot get over the fact your beautiful creations are just using plain card and various stamps and not a digi or D.paper in sight I really wish I had some of your inspiration
    Carol x

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  60. Beautiful Card. Thank you for joining us over at Glitter N Sparkle. Hugz xxx
    Sammi (AngelicBadGirl)
    DT glitternsparkle (Owner)

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