Friday, November 27, 2015

Bring On The Snow!!

Hello Everyone!!

Just want to send out a Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating this weekend!! May your holiday be filled with friends, family and lots of good food, yum!! I have put together another Christmas card today using some DecoArt products. I won't go into too much of my process because I am planning a video on how I did the wood panels in the background. I did manage to pull myself away from the blue colour palette for a switch, HAHA!! Hope you like.



STAMPS: Leaves - IndigoBlu, Plaid Background - Hero Arts, sentiment image - TJ Designs, Script stamp - BoBunny, Polka Dots - Technique Tuesday. INKS: Ranger Archival inks Vermillion, Olive and Coffee, Distress ink sprays Peeled Paint and Gathered Twigs.


DIES: Sizzix Tattered Poinsettia and Tag Collection. MISC: Some cheesecloth, twine, green pom poms and red ribbon that I crinkled up. Some plain red berries that I coated with DecoArt Decou-Page Matte and then sprinkled Martha Stewart Crystal glitter on them. The glitter was a lovely gift from my dear friend SAMRA.







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So we finally had a lovely snowfall here on Monday night and I was raring to go!! I pulled out the good camera and headed off into the darkness to take some pictures and boy oh boy, I was not disappointed by the beauty I saw outside! I used a few different camera settings to get some amazing effects in the shots. If snow wasn't so darned cold, I swear I would sleep outside!












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.


97 comments:

  1. Wondeful card, and love the snowy photos! Have a lovely day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Gorgeous card. Love the traditional red and green for Christmas ... fun to change it up. :) I love all the amazing texture and depth. It looks as though your card was out in the snowstorm ... gorgeous!! And thanks for sharing those beautiful snowy pictures. You are so talented with your camera! xx

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  3. Hi Pamellia,
    another of your superb and beautiful creations.
    I love this beauty.
    Your design is ace as usual, and those poinsettias are superb.
    Such a really cute sentiment stamped image with those cute robins.
    Great photos of the snow, and it looks so pretty.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  4. Beautiful photos my friend....and I do give a big 'sigh' when I viewed your project today. Stunning, beautiful, super and just gorgeous. Lovely creation and super colour combination...
     { aNNie}

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  5. Super lovely post, Pamellia. The card's colours are just wonderful and your photos very beautiful
    Have a happy weekend xx

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  6. Love that beautiful card Pamellia with the lovely colours and the awesome texture - and your photography is stunning - we don't get much snow here (about once in five years, and then only briefly) so I love snow photos.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  7. Very beautiful Pamellia, your poinsettia's are gorgeous. Love your pictures too, snow hasn't arrived around here yet. It's just cold and wet-ish witch makes it even more cold-ish LOL (hate this weather)
    Have a nice weekend, hugs

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  8. Yippee for your snow Pamellia. ..so beautiful your photos are wonderful. .I'm very jealous. Your card has been so inspired by your walk.....Gorgeous colours and texture. ...a real winter wonderland there. Keep snug xx

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  9. Wow gorgeous photos hun! Loving the card and poinsettia with those frosted berries. You totally capture the magic of this time of year xx

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  10. You sure know how to use your Camera Pamellia, beautiful shots, along with your beautiful card, so shabby so icy so, so adorable.
    Take care
    Big Hugs.
    Elaine H X

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  11. So very beautiful and totally inspiring, Pamellia!
    OMG SNOOOOW!!! Love it! You have taken some amazing shots too! Have a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! xxx

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  12. Wow this is full of so much beauty Pamellia, the pleasure I have received seeing this awesome creation is beyond words, the Poinsettia's, the snow effect and card design just blows me away, I love this so much
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  13. Oooh yummy christmas colors and what stunning photography!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  14. A simply gorgeous card! I finally have that poinsettia embossing folder on order. I saw you use it around this time last year but I couldn't find it. It is in the U. S. Sizzix sale. Hurray! Look forward to see how you made this. Beautiful pics of the snow, too.

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  15. A stunning card Pamellia. I love your colour scheme and your Poinsettia are beautiful. I can't wait to see the tutorial for the wood effect background and your pictures of the snow are lovely. Sally.x.

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  16. Another exquisite card Pamellia and stunning photographs xx

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  17. Stunning card, as always! I love the wonderful frosty effect you have achieved.
    The photos are magical, so beautiful!
    Chris
    x

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  18. Wow! Pamellia...this a totally over-the-top amazing! I adore each and every detail and will continue to look for more! Your photography skills are fabulous...love the pictures! Hugs!!!

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  19. What a lovely mix of Christmas colors and wonderful snow on your beautiful card! I don't think I have seen you use red too much in your projects (?) and that bow really pops! and what gorgeous photos you captured of your first snow fall!

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    1. So true Julia, I do have a tendency to reach for the blues at this time of year. I'm working on branching out a bit over the next few weeks. Thanks for the sweet comment. hugs :)

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  20. Stunning as always! Such a gorgeous mix of colours and textures. Can't wait for the tut on the wood effect background papers - I am just starting to dabble with Deco Art having been at the weekend workshop in Coventry earlier in the month with Andy Skinner and Michelle Webb. Have a wonderful weekend celebration. Jennie x

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  21. I really, really like the bright red and green with the snow... different from your usual pastel shades. Very Christmasy!! (is that a word, LOL) We've only had a dusting of snow here in NS so far, not enough to cover the branches.

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  22. Oh my, Pamellia! Your cards are always so beautiful! I can't wait to see the video. I am glad to see there is a fellow snow lover out there--I thought I was the only one!

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  23. This is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Pamellia!! Chalk full of fabulous technique...FULL of the WOW factor!! Words just can't describe how gorgeous this is...shall I give you my mailing address now...lol!!! Have a most wonderful weekend Pamellia!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  24. BEAUTIFUL card! Wow - I think I stared at it forever! Your attention to detail is amazing! Love the 'festively frost laden' look! Thanks for sharing with us at 'the challenge'.

    Your night photos are incredible! Our daughter is also into photography so the moment I post this comment, I am sending your link to her to check out your fabulously "COOL" pics!

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  25. I´m totally in love with your card, dear Pamellia! The frosty look is wonderful and all the stamping is so stunning! I´m looking forward to seeing your video!
    Your winter night photos are gorgeous! I wished, I could take such phantastic pictures!
    Have a beautiful weekend!
    xxx Evelyn

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  26. A glorious make Pamellia! Awesome with the snowy effect - pure romance ..and your snowy photos are brilliant as well!
    Happy weekend!
    oxo
    Susi

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  27. What a wonderful and so festive holiday card my dear!!! I so love that plaid and wood background you used to lay the gorgeous poinsettias on! I am glad you put the glitter to good use with this gorgeous card! :) I am not into traditional holiday colors but this is just simply breathtaking what you did with them! Thank you for the inspiration my dear!
    Hugs

    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  28. Gorgeous card Pamellia and love the photographs, amazing x

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  29. Oh wow, Pamellia, this is stunning!! I absolutely love the layers and the amazing design!! The wood background is gorgeous!! I can't wait for the video on this one so hurry, please ;) Just kidding :) But not about wanting to see how you put this beauty together!! It's spectacular!! And oh wow, what stunning pictures, too!! I love all of the different angles and effects, especially the bokeh!! Gorgeous!! You've done something that's not easy and that's making snow look beautiful to me!! (Too many years spent living in the Adirondack mountains took all of the snow-love right out of me ;) I hope you have a great weekend my friend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  30. A stunning card with so much beauty and texture.

    Love the coolness of photographs and the wonder of the snow

    Love Chrissie xx

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  31. Exquisite, Pamellia!! Absolutely love that card - so festive and loaded with scrumptious texture and detail! Look forward to your video....and your photographs are stunning! Very inspirational for future projects! xxx Lynn

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  32. Absolutely stunning! I'm almost lost for words Pamellia this is so amazing, you are such a creative lady, if I could give you a medal I would!!!!!

    Just to touch on the text problem again, I've been talking to a couple of other bloggers who have been having the same problem so thank goodness it's not just me, bur so far things are going good again, lets hope Mr Blogger behaves himself! Have a good weekend
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  33. Wow love the card, so beautiful and those photo's are amazing, love snow but we rarely get any, just lots of rain and more rain at the moment, lol
    hugs Liz xx

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  34. Your cards are amazing! Every single one of them! I so admire your sparkle, snowy elements! Gorgeous! Oh and if you send me a Facebook message or email, we can exchange adresses and I will send you some straws! (and maybe you can send me one of your gorgeous cards back) ;) LOL Hugs X

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  35. A stunning card Pamellia, beautiful poinsettias and gorgeous details.
    Wonderful photographs, the snow looks so pretty.
    Pauline
    x

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  36. Oooh, I love it when you use different colours - the red is stunning and I love the green berry centres on the poinsettia's. The faux wood background is amazing (looking forward to the video!) and your layering, as always, is just perfection.

    The photos are incredible, love them all! Hugs, Anne xx

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  37. Beautiful card, love your choice of colour, the red is so festive and I love your poinsettias and foliage along with your berries. Gorgeous composition too. Happy thanksgiving. Tracy x

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  38. Wow your creation is gorgeous and the photos are stunning. Thank you for joining us at Fantasy Stampers Challenge 50 “Traditional Christmas” Hugs Jackie (DT)

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  39. A gorgeous card, love this change of colour combination. Fab photos as well.
    Yvonne xx

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  40. A sumptuous card Pamellia. Beautifully laden with textures and prettiness and sense of warmth. Love the little birdie sentiment image, hadn't heard of brand before so will explore.

    Your photos are really fab. Kudos to you. I so wish we had beautiful snow and thick frost like that instead of our usual grey cold rain! Then again, if we get snow the country comes to a standstill so maybe I should be careful what I wish for! Enjoy your weekend. Nicola x

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  41. Fabulous creation Pamellia, I love all the detail those poinsettia and the berries, do you know what I always love about your creations, I can keep looking at it and see more and more detail, I look forward to the video
    Kevin xx

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  42. Fabulous creation again Pamellia, as Kevin said so much detail you have to keep looking, gorgeous colour palette. longing to view your video when its done..
    Gorgeous photos brrr looks really cold, think its on its way to the UK..
    Pam x

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  43. Absolutely stunning card!! I love that snowy look and you do it to perfection. The colours are gorgeous and the flowers so pretty!! Your outdoor photos are gorgeous too .. you can almost feel the cold. Fabulous post!!

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  44. Happy Thanksgiving to you Bubbles and your babies! I hope they weren't covered by the snow. My little Jaz needed a path made for her. She's a touch cookie but sometimes the snow beats her as she only weighs 8lbs.

    I can't wait to see a video! I lurrrrvvvve your videos! This card is magnificent and so lusciously delicious and yummy! Does it sound like I want to eat your card? Well, maybe. :) Seriously-this is utterly amazeballs! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc and the furry gang

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  45. This is gorgeous!! I long to own the tattered poinsettia die!! lol This would be a great entry over at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge!

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  46. What a gorgeous card! So Christmasy and wintry! Thanks for playing The Challenge!

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  47. Hi Pamellai
    Think you have captured Christmas and Winter into a 6x6 piece of card. Its truly wonderful.
    Your photos of the snow are very atmospheric. We had some snow last week but it didn't really settle or look as pretty as yours.
    Have a great weekend.
    Ang x

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  48. Wow! What an amazing card! You have used so many really gorgeous and unique techniques! I love the detail and color too! Thanks for playing along with us over at The Card Concept!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  49. Beautiful card once again ... I'll look forward to that video ... Stunning photos ... Such beauty in a not so beautiful world right now... Have a wonderful weekend

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  50. wonderful card
    love your photos
    >^.^<

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  51. Wow this is a jaw dropper for sure lots of detail and tech. Will be waiting for the video on how you did the background . Love the pictures !

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  52. Pamellia, it doesn't matter what color scheme you choose--your projects all come out heavenly! I just love every single magical layer you have created here, and that little birdie image just steals my heart! Lovely photos, too--enchanting is what it is! You have a wonderful eye for the beauty God created for us, and I love that you shared it from your perspective! I can almost hear the quiet of the night as the snow gently falls from the sky! Magical! Big hugs!

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  53. Gorgeous card! Those berries so adorable on the card! Love the photos too! So magical! :) xx

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  54. Pamellia! I do love your card and I do still love that blue palette!
    Boy oh boy I Adore your photos!!!! Absolutely gorgeousness!! You really picked some perfect pieces to shoot and shot them brilliantly! Kudos dear friend!!
    Thank you for the Thanksgiving greetings and wishes- I am grateful to have you in my art life through this wonderful worldwide web! Blessings xoxo Jackie

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  55. Gorgeous card and I agree, I would love to sleep in the beautiful snow too if I could be in an in invisible bubble of warmth. Thanks for joining in on our blog.

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  56. A jaw droppingly gorgeous card - I'm blown away by the poinsettias, the fabulous wood panels, the wonderful attention to detail, as always! I'm also jealous of your snow - we're getting another grey damp winter by the look of things. The photos are stunning.
    Alison xx

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  57. WOW Stunning card Pamellia! Gorgeous colors and I love your beautiful snowy poinsettias! Fabulous photos too, the 3rd one with the falling snow is amazing!
    Big hugs, Tammy

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  58. LOVE your snow. Just stunning! Thanks for playing in our Mod Squad Challenge this week.

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  59. Hi Pamellia, just popping by again to thank you for your lovely visit to my blog and for the link you gave me, i would love your address, lol don't know about sending my trees though, think it would be all in bits, he he, xx looking forward to seeing your next post too,
    hugs Liz xx

    ps: I love your creations and think your xmas decorations would look lovely in my home too, lol xx

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  60. Fabulous Christmas card, I love your plank effect and the snowy look. You really come into your own when it comes to Christmas.

    You have a real talent with the camera, those photos are stunning.

    Dionne xx

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  61. Another stunner Pamellia, love the look of those Poinsettias!!

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  62. Your card is stunning and your pics spectacular! Sorry I haven't visited in a while, I haven't been very active in creating or blogging. hugs

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  63. Such a marvelous grouping of snowy photos! Pamellia, you certainly have the eye and skill to capture everyday moments and revealing the magic our eyes often overlook. Thanks for sharing your first snow fall with us, through your dear heart!

    The card, of course, is amazing. I can hardly wait for your video! Love, de

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  64. a very beautiful card and the snowfall pictures are gorgeous!!!!

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  65. Wow! Gorgeous card!!!
    Thank you for joining us at The Card Concept!
    Lilian
    The Leaf Studio

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  66. Hi Pamellia,

    Another stunner from you, this is so gorgeous love it all. Thank you for your wonderful comments left on my blog, they are much appreciated.

    Love & hugs

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

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  67. An amazing work of art…so full of texture and dimension. I could look at it for ages! Thanks for sharing at Fab n Funky.

    Sharon x

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  68. Wow - this card is absolutely gorgeous! I love all of those layers and the wood panel is fantastic! Thanks for joining our lots of layers challenge this week at Use Your Stuff!

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  69. Your card is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for playing along with us this week at The Challenge.

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  70. Thanks so much for sharing with us over at Emerald Creek Dares! I just love everything about this creation!
    Cathy - DT Member at Emerald Creek

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  71. Wow, this is glorious!! Love all of the texture as well as the embellishments, wood background and colors!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Card Concept!!

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  72. My precious friend, this is the epitome of traditional Christmas beauty... it is exquisite beyond belief. :o) The background is spectacular and I just want to dive into the plethora of texture that adorns it. The poinsettias are masterful (love the centers!) and I adore your glittered-up berries. The flowing ribbon wraps me in the Christmas spirit and I just want to hug the sweet birdies. Your work touches my heart so profoundly and I'm excited to see the video! (I watched your reindeer one yesterday and was completely mesmerized... I will soon be able to leave you love and thumbs up on your videos!) Thank you for continually inspiring. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  73. Fabulous card Pamela , the poinsettia look stunning
    Love your snowy pics, so magical.
    Avril xx

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  74. Swoon, this is stunning Pamellia! I so just wanna come hang out at yours and watch you work!! Loved your recent reindeer tutorial, I was mesmerised! Man Christmas is coming fast. Enjoy the lead up to it. Hugs, Wends x

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  75. Wow your card is a work of art!! Great snow pics too :) I am in New England an enjoy the snow much more in your pictures than in real life ;) Thanks for joining us this week at The Card Concept :)

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  76. Absolutely stunning!!!! A piece of art! Thanks for joining us here at The Card Concept!

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  77. Beautiful card, and lovely winter pix! Love the snow, strongly dislike the cold!

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  78. Oooooh, this is simply breathtaking and definitely my favourite Christmas card ever! I am completely amazed by this stunning design! Loving your magical wintery photos!
    Huge hugs! Branka xxx

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  79. This card is exquisite! The embossed flowers are fabulous, as is this color palette. Your videos will quickly become my favorite TV episode I anxiously await the cliffhanger results for. Ha! If only I could figure out how to watch them on my smart TV! You have used all of my favorite products, patterns, and Christmas colors on this one. Love it!!!

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  80. PINNED!!! This has to be the most gorgeous Christmas card ever!!!

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  81. Unbelievable photos!!...and an equally incredible card!! Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept this week.

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  82. Oh yes, this is exquisite Pamellia! Red is my favourite colour so this really appeals to me and you have created such beautiful texture and shabbiness with the different products and techniques. I can't wait for the tutorial video on this one.
    Lorraine

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  83. What a beautiful card! The poinsettias are amazing and I love all the layers and textures.
    Thank you so much for joining us at the Emerald Creek Dares "Let the Festivities Begin' challenge.
    ~~julia~~Emerald Creek DT Member

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  84. Always a treat to pop in and see what you've whipped out. Your style is always full of detail and gorgeous layers! Already pinned! Thanks for sharing with us at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge! Cheers, Nicole

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  85. WOW..stunning card with a wonderful frosty feel. Love your pics to Pamellia. Thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K xx

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  86. Gorgeous card! I love all of the details you've added to it. Thanks for taking the time and sharing with us at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge.
    -Katelyn DT member

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  87. Such beautiful cards! Thank you for participating in this challenge.

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  88. Stunning! Thanks for joining us for our All things Festive Emerald Creek Dares Challenge

    Karon DT

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  89. Well, ok - I thought the card was phenomenal until I saw the photos. Dear me... your snow photos are just the most INCREDIBLE ever seen by me....I have looked at them over and over. I wish I could capture one of them on canvas... just have no idea how... but they are just LUSCIOUSLY PERFECT. OH my. And then.... I hate to admit it but your card is just doesn't intrigue me like your photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey - just have to tease you a bit Pamellia... of course, I love the card. One of my fav parts of the card is the sentiment - love that is says Happy and Glad. The colors really float my boat too - your blues are fab - but I love the colors in this one alot. The yellow-green color is surprisingly perfect and the plaid is just so fun but still looks elegant with the embossed flowers. You just have this second sense of knowing what will go together and how to make it blend to be WONDROUS. This entire post made my day.... it really did. :) j.

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  90. Well, ok - I thought the card was phenomenal until I saw the photos. Dear me... your snow photos are just the most INCREDIBLE ever seen by me....I have looked at them over and over. I wish I could capture one of them on canvas... just have no idea how... but they are just LUSCIOUSLY PERFECT. OH my. And then.... I hate to admit it but your card is just doesn't intrigue me like your photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey - just have to tease you a bit Pamellia... of course, I love the card. One of my fav parts of the card is the sentiment - love that is says Happy and Glad. The colors really float my boat too - your blues are fab - but I love the colors in this one alot. The yellow-green color is surprisingly perfect and the plaid is just so fun but still looks elegant with the embossed flowers. You just have this second sense of knowing what will go together and how to make it blend to be WONDROUS. This entire post made my day.... it really did. :) j.

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  91. A beautifully made card - so many details and layers. Love your photos too!

    Thanks for joining us at Fantasy Stampers.

    Helen x

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  92. Gorgeous! Pamellia detail, layers , texture , christmas colours and a touch of frost ! Perfect . hugs x

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  93. Lovely card thank you for joining us at Ooh La La Sue DT xx

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  94. This is absolutely STUNNING, and I am completely smitten with your amazing art work. I love it, and I would be absolutely DELIGHTED to have you stop by and share your amazing creations with us at Word Art Wednesdays. We have weekly Anything Goes challenges, and we offer fabulous prizes as well. It would be a real treat to have you join us. I hope you will stop by.
    Karen Letchworth, Owner
    Word Art Wednesday
    www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

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  95. Seems I missed this!!!!!! OH so glad I found it!, the card is a gift in itself so very beautiful with so many textures and the image is just lovely, love so many things. It really is a joy to visit.

    Have to LOVE the photos and the bokeh effect is fabulous, beautiful closeups. We would have really deep snow if it wasn't rain!

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