Monday, July 11, 2016

Pion Design - Pink Garden Delight

Hello Everyone!

Today I have put together a pink garden themed card for Pion Design using the Easter Greetings collection and the Linnaeus Botanical Journal collection.

If you remember the shaped card that I made not too long ago (HERE). I had a request for something similar, only large enough to hold a photograph. The Spellbinders die set I used wasn't big enough for that, so I have improvised as best I can. Here is the final result.

This card was inspired by a very lovely and talented lady. Tracy Payne of Crafteezee.





click on any thumbnail to view the entire Pion Design collection

  

Easter Greetings - Pink Ornament PD7013
Easter Greetings - By the Cherry Tree PD7009
Linnaeus Botanical Journal - Linnaei PD6209
Linnaeus Botanical Journal - Linnaei Borealis PD6206
Linnaeus Botanical Journal - Images PD6305
Linnaeus Botanical Journal 6x6" - Caroli Linnaei PD6305




The moulds I used were from Prima, Martha Stewart and ModPodge. The butterfly is Frantic Stamper, the die shapes are from Spellbinders (same as the other card) the flowers and are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The Prima mould, the corrugated cardboard and the Petaloo laces are from Linda's shop The Funkie Junkie Boutique, everything else is from my stash.






I am entering the following wonderful challenges:

  

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Today some shots from my neighbour Lake Wabukayne. I love walking this route, it has quickly become one of my favourites. So many wonderful places to sit and have tea...ok just kidding about the tea. lol. It's still very lush around this lake, even in this horrible drought! 








There are always so many new plants and flowers every time I go out for a walk. There are always lots of these Swamp Roses, seems they never go out of style. lol


Possibly Pink Pampas Grass?


Spiderwort Flowers (best name ever)


The closest match I could find for this flowering bush is a Gray Dogwood bush? Any suggestions ladies, or am I perhaps correct with this one??


I believe the ducks are beginning to recognize the lady with the purse full of food, because now they come swimming over to me, the minute I sit down on the bench.



I've decided that I would NEVER survive a horror movie. When you hear a noise in the woods, you're supposed to run in the opposite direction. Nope, not me, I run towards the noise! HELLLOOO! Glad I did this time, because I discovered this baby Red Squirrel hiding in a thicket! SO TINY!!


Back on the home front... you guessed it. JUNIOR lazing around while he eats, and having his afternoon nap!! I'm going to have to rename him LAZY J, if he continues with these habits! lol



Linus can't get to the food bowl, so he patiently waits on the roof while I enjoy a glass a wine.


last but not least, my token after dinner shot...


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.


66 comments:

  1. Wonderful card, with lots of lovely layers and details. Great photos, too. Ducks are always hungry and come swimming very quickly if you have food with you! Have a good week, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Lovely Pamellia as always. Love the softness of your colours and the design is perfect with lovely
    Embellishments. Your becoming a good photographer.
    Best wishes. Have a good week
    Jules xx.

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  3. Lovely card Pamellia with so many delicious layers, the more I look the more I see. I am glad you are enjoying your walks with wildlife...ducks are such funny creatures. Glad to see J making himself at home. Enjoy your week and I hope your weather improves. Ours is still a bit of a mixed bag but it's warm. Hugs xx

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  4. Stunning what else can I say, I have run out of words LOL...awesome photos.xx

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  5. Oh wow, another stunner Pamellia! Colour, design, texture, all flawless.
    Love the other photos too! x

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  6. Jaw droppingly(?) beautiful project today!!! Your attention to detail, the textures, layout and choice of colours is staggering. I love pink and boy do I love this xxx Yep Junior has to be renamed I think! Maybe you could take a flask of tea for your walks and then sit and have some lol xxxx Mind you, you would probably prefer to take food for the wildlife. Those gorgeous ducks are coming along, so very cute x

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  7. Beautiful card, Pamellia! I always love closely examining the details--makes me want to reach in and feel the texture firsthand! Love seeing nature in your area--such a beautiful place!

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  8. Looks awesome as always Pamellia. Hugs Veerle ;-)

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  9. WOW stunning card I love every fabulous textured layer and gorgeous embellishments -beautiful nature pics too
    Carol x

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  10. What a pretty shabby chic card Pamellia! Love those Spellbinder diecuts all stacked up in a beautiful arrangement. That shabby bow is simply marvelous!
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  11. Such a wonderful confection of layers and texture topped by your beautiful flowers, casts, lace and die cuts. A gorgeous make Pamellia.
    hugs
    Chris
    x

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  12. Wow, love this card-layout, it's very elegant and sweet, so soft and feminine!! A fabulous shabby chic piece of art! How many layers and details, full of wonderful textures!! Love any little piece of it!!
    I'm also amazing by your photos! Such a wonderful place, so pacefully! And the squirrels make me smile.... too much cute! Thanks for having shot a feet of Junior, I have never seen a squirrel's feet before! Now I can understand how they firmly climb on the branches :D

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  13. Love those swamp Roses Pamellia. Gorgeous card today, love those Spellbinder die cut layers and the corrugated card is a lovely textural touch. Beautiful embellishments nestled into the layers too and stunning flowers. Tracy x

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  14. A superb card, full of glorious texture and interesting details. So pretty too with the delicate pinks and shabby chic styling - gorgeous!
    Lorraine

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  15. WOOOOW, Pamellia, you have outdone yourself with this one! What a soft, feminine and delicate, breathtakingly designed piece of art! I absolutely adore it with all those pretty layers, dies and fantastic details! It's spectacular, my friend!
    You made me smile with that Junior's lazy photo! How cute is that! What a tiny little leg, never seen this before! Thank you so much for such fabulous photos of such an amazing place! Big hugs! Branka xx

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  16. Absolutely stunning Pamellia, the colours are so soft and gentle, very feminine, so much detail to look at. love everything about it.
    More wonderful nature shots, your river just looks like our River Ness which I took photos of yesterday. love the squirrels, they are the cutest ever, Kate x

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  17. So pretty - very feminine, very soft and full of lovely details.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  18. This just moved to the top of my all-time favorite cards of yours list, Pamellia!! (Of course, that list changes each time you make a card but that's beside the point ;) Wow!! I'm pretty much speechless!! It's soft and dreamy and everything I love in a card!! Stunning doesn't even begin to describe it!! Spectacular my friend!! I love, love it!!

    You need to make Junior his own Facebook page or something!! He would have a huge following!! He's the rock star of squirrels!! I love the shot of the bottom of his foot!! All of your pictures are stunning!! I love the flowers and the ducks and the pretty water shots!! And the after dinner shot is gorgeous as always!! Have a great day my friend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  19. Such a stunning card Pamellia with those soft and delicate colours and I love how the flowers,twine and ribbon are cascading down the card..just beautiful.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. WOW love the peach colors , your trademark white splatter and the amazing crackle
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  21. Amazing photographs today with all the greenery.

    I love this shape of card and this one today is so beautiful

    Love Chrissie xx

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  22. Oh Pamellia... my heart is fluttering wildly at the beauty before me! This is my newest favorite! I cannot get enough of Easter Greetings, as it inspires such dreamy creations. The layering is exceptional and I just have no words for the elegance. Everything is simply perfect. The moulds are stunning and the trim work is beautiful. (That is such an understatement.) I really love that butterfly and am now wavering in my decision to not allow myself to buy any more butterfly dies! Exquisite work, my dear friend. While I can see the inspiration from the talented Tracy, this has Pamellia written all over it. This will be treasured.

    Your pictures continue to fill my heart with happiness! You capture nature's beauty and sweetness as wonderfully as your heart creates your cards. I cannot believe the shot of that sweet little foot! I can't help but want to tickle it. He's adorable and I love seeing his 'adventures' every post... ;) Hehe! Thank you for the joy, Pamellia! Have a beautiful evening. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  23. Wow to this gorgeous layered beauty, your cards always look fabulous. Super photos you live in a lovely area to see nature close by. Junior sure knows how to relax, it makes me smile seeing him.
    Yvonne xx

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  24. Gorgeous stunning design Pamellia, love these beautiful papers and colours you used to create your amazing card.
    Wonderful photo shots today, you lake looks lush and great shots of junior.
    Pam x

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  25. Such gorgeousness all wrapped up in a yummy card Pamellia and I'm also sooooo happy to see you over at That's Crafty! too ;). I love Junior...I want to adopt him ha ha
    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  26. Wow so stunning Pamellia.So many beautiful details and layers and I love your soft pink colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  27. Fantastic card Pamellia, such gorgeous detail and layers. Happy crafting Angela x

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  28. What a beautiful card Pamellia - love the pinks and the fabulous layers and textures.
    That lake looks wonderful, and ever so peaceful. You squirrel family is fascinating and so entertaining
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  29. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful card Pamellia just so incredibly pretty and designed to perfection. Love the lake photos, everywhere in the UK looks like that with all the rain we have had this summer. Did I say summer? Wish it was. Love Junior and his funny antics, he must keep you amused for hours. Have a great week xxx

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  30. Such a beautiful blog post, I just couldn't stop looking at your wonderful photos. Your card is fabulous with so much detail and your colour choices are just perfect. Your love of wildlife is amazing and I for one thank you for sharing it with us over at the Fussy and Fancy Challenge blog.....Jo. X

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  31. Its GORGEOUS!! Pretty soft colors and superb layering !

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  32. Wow Pamellia this is beautiful! Incredible details and texture! xxx

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  33. I love the "fountain" in the midst of this gorgeous garden!

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  34. Beautiful layering nd I just love the soft colours! Stunning flowers too!

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  35. Hi Pamellia,

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card, love all the layers, so beautiful.
    Oh how I love little Junior, he obviously feels very relaxed at your home bless him. Hope you are ok hun.

    Love & hUgs

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

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  36. Gorgeous card Pamelia. Love the soft colours. Always so many amazing elements ... I could stare all day. :) Beautiful shots of your neighbourhood and critter friends. xx

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  37. Absolutely fabulous! And thank you so much for your lovely comment on my Blog. Judy x

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  38. Oh wow, this is outstandingly beautiful Pamellia, the layers are beautiful, the embellies are beautiful - everything is so, so beautiful!

    The lake is amazing, even with the drought as you say and I just adore seeing Junior lazing around again! Sorry, I cannot help with the flower but it is lovely! Hugs, Anne xx

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  39. Hi Pamellia,
    what a very dreamy and beautiful designed creation.
    Everything is so very stunningly lovely as usual.
    Super photos of your wonderful walks.
    That sunset is fantastic.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  40. Stunning card thanks for joining the Crafty Ribbons Challenge Love and hugs Carole x Design Team

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  41. Totally fabulous card Pamellia!! Love everything about it and all its gorgeous ingredients. Thanks as always for sharing photos. Nicola x

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  42. This card is utterly beautiful - your designs are always such a special style - every detail is perfection and the same way as you use to make this cards you use to make your brilliant photos.. they are unique and wonderful!
    oxo Susi

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  43. Totally stunning project, but oh my goodness, baby squirrels and squirrel feetsies! I may have fainted at the cuteness! Cara x

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  44. OMG this card looks like it has been kept in a sealed box from Victorian times and popped out in all it's Majesty. It is an exemplary card so very very beautiful.

    Beautiful shots, you have some really beautiful areas surrounding you. At least you go and explore! Gotta laugh at Junior, he really is at home with you.
    Faith
    x

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  45. what a gogeous creation ...thanks for sharing with us at CRAFTY RIBBONS x Carol c

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  46. Totally stunning card! I adore every element of it! Just a joy :-) Thank you for sharing it with us over at Crafty Ribbons, Jayne x

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  47. Such a pretty card! Thank you for sharing it with us over at Crafty Ribbons, Jayne xx

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  48. I love this card even more than the shaped one. Putting die cuts on a rectangle, I think sets them off more. And then those lovely layers and corrugated to boot! Wow! Be still my heart. Gorgeous place for a walk. Jr cracks me up the way he sprawls out with his back legs. :) :D Fab sunset pic too. Hugs

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  49. First let me say, stunning card! Just gorgeous!!! I so wish I knew how to do layers like you do. And second your photos are so awesome!

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  50. Amazing creation, so wonderfully pink and frilly and totally girlie ...... and soooo much to look at. I tried using my glue gun to make moulded items but I had trouble getting the glue into the corner bits, it wasn't very successful, but you make it look very easy.

    Fabulous photos as ever, loving all of the squirrel shots, the new little red is seriously cute and Junior is such a character.

    Hope you are having a great week.

    Dionne x

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  51. Oh Pamellia this is sooo gorgeous, so feminine and soft, I Love love it!! I just love your pics with the cutie little antics you capture :)

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  52. I am back with my DT hat on! Many thanks too for sharing at Fussy & Fancy and good luck with the challenge. Judy x

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  53. Awesome pastel shades...Beautiful card!!! As always Pictures looted the heart and the final one is simply superb!!

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  54. Absolutely beautiful!! So elegant and girly! Thanks so much for sharing with us at In The Pink!
    Lucy x

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  55. We have a winner! This is hands down my favorite Pamellia card! I say that about each one, don't I??? Love the pink thing going on here, although I am not a pink kind of girl! The laces, the butterflies, the flowers, the corrugated crackled layer (Sqeal!), the fountain, the fronds, the this, the that...I love, love, LOVE it all! I just want to live on your card!

    Love the lake shots, and of course, the squirrel shots! That Junior makes me giggle, and his tiny paws are so durn cute; I just want to tickle his little toes! I'm with you on the horror movie survival; I'm too curious for my own good or safety! but your curiosity paid off this time! CUTE!

    I enjoy visiting your blog so much...it is such a bright spot in my day! thank you for all your hard work and inspiration! Big hugs to you!

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  56. A gorgeous card! I love the layers, and these pinks... Lovely. I still love your friends too!

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  57. Stunning Pamellia! Love the corrugated card and crackle finish layer, amazing how one extra little detail can add so much! It looks amazing and all the lush flowers and laces and beautiful little details make this card another stunner. Love the nature pics too, so serene. Hugs, Wends xoxo

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  58. Hi Pamellia
    Sorry I'm catching up again....another hospital stay.
    This card surpasses beauty. It's all in the subtle but effective details that you put into your wonderful cards.
    Terrific wildlife shots again. Jnr is certainly making himself at home lol!
    Ang x

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  59. I would certainly enjoy a daily stroll with you, Pamellia - such a beautiful area with lots of different views. But wait! I DO stroll with you through your photos! Thank you so much for sharing them. As for your dear feminine Beauty - it's incredible. I like the white corrugated panel, and the pretty little hat pins - but I like everything, of course, including the shapes, stripes, papers, and delightful flowers. hugs, de

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  60. gorgeous card!
    soft and very nice!
    have a great day
    hugs

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  61. Lighter than air and absolutely magical - your cards never cease to amaze me. Same with the photos - what a sunset!
    Alison x

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  62. WHat a gorgeous card with soft light colors! So elegant!! :)
    LOVE the garden and the baby squirrel is so adorable! :)
    Suchi xx

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  63. Wow! What beautiful layers in this pretty pink card! You are so talented!!!

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  64. Beautiful Card so many lovely layers and I enjoyed looking through your photos. Those squirrels are just so cute. Thanks for joining us at Southern Girls

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  65. Hi Pamellia,

    Wow, first of all thank you for the mention and I'm so pleased I have inspired you as what a fabulous and beautiful card you have created, I absolutely adore it.

    Hugs Tracy
    Pion Design Teamie xx

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