Sunday, May 22, 2016

Pion Design - Congratulations Dad!

Hello Everyone!

I'm back today with another masculine card for Pion Design using the new collection Mister Tom's Treasures. This collection came out at the perfect time for me because I need a whole of cards for the men in my life this summer. This one is for my Dad's 20 Anniversary of his looking after the resort Chateau Woodlands. We are having a surprise party for him in July, so shhhhh. lol

I've added a lot of black stitching to this card, which I love the look of. It's something I don't normally do, but I was really inspired by the Spotlight Post my teamie and friend Anne of Redanne put together over at Anything But Cute about Adding Sewing to your Project. Please do check it out, it's such an informative and inspirational post.







Mister Tom's Treasures - Vintage Newspaper PD7406
Mister Tom's Treasures - Pocket Watches PD7409
Mister Tom's Treasures - Old Factory PD7405
Mister Tom's Treasures - Tags PD7412
Mister Tom's Treasures - Vintage Automobiles 6x6" PD7502
Mister Tom's Treasures - Borders PD7410








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I can't even begin to tell you how gorgeous the weather has been this week. I have been out on the trails almost every day for several hours, so I have soooo many photos piling up. Here are just a few of my lovely sightings while I've been out and about.

This week I am entering all of my photos into Our Beautiful World. The prompt this week is MY HAPPY, and being outside in the nature with the wildlife...that IS my happy!!






Here you can see a Red Winged Blackbird nest. There are three unhatched eggs and one nestling. He's less than a day old because there were four eggs there yesterday. I will keep checking on this nest daily.


I saw my first ever Mink!! Wow, he was so much fun! I couldn't get any closer because he was out on the floating island. Maybe next time.


Some beautiful unknown tree flowers. I've decided trying to identify them is insane. I will just wait and see what grows on them later!! tee hee.



A Mamma raccoon watching me very closely from her home up in the tree.


Oh my gosh, would you look at this little baby squirrel!! He was running across the trail, then he saw me and just froze in his spot...like if he stayed really still, I wouldn't be able to see him. HILARIOUS!


A Seagull flying overhead. Not everyone's favourite bird I realize, but I've been practising my panning with the camera, a difficult technique, so such a crisp image was a happy outcome for me. Besides, I think they are such a graceful creature.


Out front was a line up of House Sparrows. They were patiently waiting for the Red Winged Blackbirds to get the heck off the bird feeder. Funny creatures!


Something really different for my token morning coffee shot today. I swear this is a real photograph, I know it looks fake, but it's truly how bizarre the sun looked on this morning!!


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.


63 comments:

  1. Отново много красота!Браво и за моноромната копозиция,и за снимките!Благодаря за споделянето!Приятен ден!

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  2. Lovely design and colours Pamellia, sure your Dad will love it.

    Have a good Sunday.

    B x

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  3. I am still having major pc problems so I hope you found my little messages I was able to leave on your previous blogposts. Don't know how long my pc will continue working this session so I'll better be quick ;-)
    I am totally in awe of your gorgeous, wonderful male card Pamellia. I so love it.
    Hugs, Veerle

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  4. Your Dad will love his amazing card Pamellia. Many congratulations to him. Your wildlife are keeping you busy with your camera and you've got some great shots there. The rising sun is awesome. Enjoy your Sunday the sun's up here and so is our sweet Daisy xxx

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  5. What a dramatic card - love black and white together, and the stitching really brings the whole together!! Gorgeous photos - we are really heading into winter here with thunderstorms and rain, and a frost predicted overnight after a day that got no warmer than 50oF :-)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  6. Hi Pamellia your Dad will treasure your card it is truly beautiful, I love the colour combo, gorgeous pictures too, lovely wildlife.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  7. Love your card Mr Tom by Pion certainly delivers the best ever papers .
    Beautiful Pics Pamellia

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  8. Love your beautiful card, those papers are yummy! Your photos as ever mad me smile, loved the baby squirrel pretending to be invisible and great shot of the seagull. Cara x

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  9. Absolutely brilliant!! Stunning layering, you an make this work even on a masculine card, - the stitching is a wonderful additional touch! Your photos take my breath away, always!! I would love to do a painting of some of them sometime......

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  10. Stunning monochromatic card Pamellia, your style is amazing! Wouldn't have believed how well it translates to a masculine look if I hadn't seen it myself!
    Fabulous photos again...keep them coming :)
    Chris
    x

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  11. I'm really loving this card! Beautifully done! Your photos make me want to hop on over! They're wonderful and I'm so glad you linked up with us at OBW!! Have a beautiful day!

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  12. Lovely card and wonderful photos, love the sun! Hugs, Valerie

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  13. Fantastic ideas on the card and all with black and white. I just love cards with stitching but never seem to get it right may self.

    Good look with the photos which are terrific and it all looks so peaceful. Thank you for sharing you talents with us

    Love Chrissie xx

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  14. Hi, your cards are gorgeous, like this one! I always look them up through Google+ and your videos on Youtube, but never make it up to comment!!!;) What a wonderful nature around you!!

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  15. I'm not wondering if that photo is real.....but I'm starting to wonder if you are! ;-) Girl, you are crazy talented, in both photography and papercrafting (and probably in a few others things that you don't share with us on your blog)! Absolutely wonderful card, I'm sure your dad will treasure it. Enjoy your long weekend!

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  16. Your nature photos made me happy too <3 Thank you so much.

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  17. This will go down a storm with Dad, what a fab congratulations card!! Love your pics, hard to believe you were sharing snow and ice with us not so long ago!! Love Mrs raccoon!! xx

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  18. Beautiful card I'm sure your Dad will love it . Really like the different burlap ribbons you used and how you placed them . Like others said you are so talented in everything you do . Love seeing the photos always gives a step to my day .

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  19. Who knew a black and white card could be so beautiful? I always look at your projects and photos although I don't always comment. Sometimes I can't find words to do justice to your gorgeus work. Is the Red Winged Blackbird nest down low where it is easy access for predators? Hope we get to see more of the baby birds.

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  20. This card is fantastic, Pamellia! Perfect masculine card! I love your outdoor photos--you certainly know how to capture each image. We have been having mostly rainy days here. The temps are expected to soar, though, this week.

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  21. GReally gorgeous gard for your dad.
    Your photos are fabulous, thanks for sharing us.
    Have a wonderful upcoming week, my friend!
    Hugs xx

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  22. First, that is a magnificent 'guy' card...love the vintage black & white tones, with the old car image, and perfect accessories. This is just stunning. Second, you are an amazing photographer, and I certainly enjoyed seeing all the marvelous creations & critters that you shared in the photos. The sunset was one of the most unusual I've ever seen. What a blessing for you to have been able to enjoy it AND get it captured with the camera!!! TFS & Happy Sunday. Hugs

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  23. Oh wow, what a stunning card, Pamellia!! I absolutely love the layers!! The stitching is amazing!! It's such a perfect masculine card!! Gosh, I so struggle with them!! This is spectacular my friend!! You showcase the papers perfectly!! Love, love it!! And congrats to your Dad on his upcoming anniversary!!

    Wow, that is the most amazing sun I've ever seen!! It's stunning!! You need to enter that photo into some contest somewhere...it'd definitely win!! All of your photos are fabulous!! The mink is too cute!! And how fun that you have been able to watch the eggs as they hatch!! You live in such a beautiful place my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  24. Stunning card Pamellia, your Dad will treasure this.
    Wonderful photos and the sunrise, just amazing.
    Avril xx

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  25. Wow Pamellia, Mr Tom's Treasures have resulted in a real treasure of a card, it is fabulous, I love the monochrome look, the layering is amazing and your stitching is quite simply perfect!! Thanks for the shout out too my lovely friend.

    As for the photos, I am in total awe of your photographic skills, these are superb photos, I positively adore the little nest and eggs (hope the mink doesn't get to them though...) and the sunset is phenomenal, how wonderful to catch such a wonderful shot! You truly do live in a mini paradise.

    Congratulations to your Dad too! Hugs, Anne xxx

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  26. Stunning card, I love all the layers and you papers and design are gorgeous, your dad will love it.
    Your photos of the local wildlife are amazing, so many wonderful creatures. Lovely shot of the seagull giving such a sharp view of the markings of the under wing. The baby bird and racoon are brilliant, how wonderful nature is,thanks for sharing them Pamellia, Kate x

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  27. A fabulous card Pamellia, lots of wonderful details and a brilliant masculine design - your stitching is perfect.
    Pauline
    x

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  28. Another great make Pamellia and Anne really does give great inspiration to us all.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  29. Fantastic masculine card Pamellia..such an awesome design and your photos are stunning.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  30. Fantastic male card for your Dad Pamellia, he will treasure this card.
    Love your beautiful photos again..
    Pam x

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  31. Fabulous masculine card and you really are inspiring hoe you put all your layers together so effortlessly with such fantasic reults-your Dad will love it-love all the beautiful pics and sunset -I had abuse from one neighbour for feeding the birds and seagulls over the Winter because they pooped on his car well woopdi do-I don't swear but actually turned round and told him to p**s off moron does he think if I stop feeding them they won't fly over his garden!!!
    Carol x
    Carol x

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  32. Stunning card Pamellia,love the monochromatic effect. Loving your wildlife pics too, the little newly hatched bird looks so sweet
    Hugs
    Donna

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  33. Stunning card I absolutely love the design and classy colour palette, very professional. Adore the added stitching and the car sits oerfectky. Just lovely and I always love seeing your outdoor pictures. Tracy x

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  34. A superb monochrome card Pamellia. It's a brilliant design for a male card and I'm sure your dad will appreciate every wonderfully placed element and fabulous detail. The stitching and hessian add fantastic texture.
    Your photos are lovely, especially the statue squirrel and the hatchling. I actually recognise the seagull and the sparrows, we have those too! xx

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  35. Oh my gosh, I love this masculine card! The papers and the color scheme is perfect and love the stitching! It is such a challenge for me to do guy cards...I think because I don't ever really have to make them often. Seriously, much less stress to go buy one, hehe! Did I just say that?! That's bad~I know!
    All your snap shots are beautiful! I especially love the morning coffee shot! Wow...just amazing! The seagull is so beautiful and even a mink...I want to live where you live~the outdoor shots are amazing! It looks so peaceful and just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing Pamellia! love them!
    Hugs,
    Sherrie K

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  36. My dear friend, this collection has inspired you in such magnificent ways! Wow! The joy you are having is obvious... no wonder you mentioned you've never had so much fun making masculine cards. :o) You showcase them like none other. The black stitching is stunning and I am enamored with all of the trims you chose. The layers are just spectacular throughout. Beautifully done, Pamellia. You are so talented! Your dad will treasure this and it will certainly be a highlight of the surprise party. :o) (I won't tell! Hehe!)

    And as always, I adore every single moment of your outdoor adventures! The seagull shot is stunning! I cannot believe how crisp it is. All of your practice is certainly paying off.. and what lovely practice to have. :o) The animals and trees and flowers are all so beautiful. You live in such a happy place, my friend. Your coffee shot is a thing of beauty... it is as if the day was promising something extra special to someone. Truly remarkable! Thank you for sharing with us, my sweet friend. Have a beautiful night. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  37. Fabulous masculine card, beautifully layered as always and love your seagull shot, such a clear crisp image. Xxx

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  38. Oh my, Pamellia, I love, love, love this one! What a perfect combination of black and white, those beautiful Pion papers and such an amazing layering and embellishing! Your stitching is fabulous and I adore those fabric elements so wonderfully incorporated in such a brilliant design! You put so much love in creating this stunning masculine card!
    Big congrats to your Dad on his upcoming anniversary!
    Oh, my friend, you live in a heavenly beautiful place and your photos are fantastic! You are a real professional in photography, as well!
    Lots of love to you! Branka xx

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  39. Oh wow! Pamellia!! WHat an absolutely stunning card with the combination of black and white! I am stunned! Your nature photography always makes me smile! Beautiful clicks! :)
    Suchi xx

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  40. These Mister Tom papers are a real find, I am loving the cards you have made with them. I have never tried stitching my cards but this is a fabulous look. Congratulations to your Dad on his big anniversary.

    More amazing photographs, your techniques get better and better, and so many cheeking little animals just queuing up for you to snap.

    Have a great week.

    Dionne xx

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  41. Brilliant card Pamellia. The Monochrome effect works so well. Have a great week, Angela x

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  42. Your world is BEAUTIFUL Pamellia and I am so thankful you share it with us. This card for your Dad is fun and very handsomely done. Love the frayed fabric and ribbon and wow - you did great with your sewing, for sure. The layers and the featured old car - just stunning. Congrats to your Dad. He will really adore his card. Your pictures are all INCREDIBLE and I think that you will be a hit with A Beautiful World. So many interesting shots. That sun is something else and your bird in the sky is super sharp - you are right - you did GREAT getting that shot. And that Racoon peeking around the tree - eheheheh. We have 50 bluebird houses on the ranch and it always amazes me how the eggs hatch so sporadically sometimes. Can't wait to see your next pictures of the nest! Xj.

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  43. Faboulas card Pamellia. Love the monochrome and Gorgous papers and embellishments.
    All good.
    Lovely colourful pics.
    Best wishes
    Jules xx

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  44. Brilliant is not the right word for the card! MOST brilliant - genius - fantastic and oh my gosh.. I always sit here and oh and wow ..about all those amazing impressions! Absoultely gorgeous!
    Happy week dear Pamellia!!!

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  45. I LOVE your monochromatic masculine card, every detail is perfection. material/ribbon, cord, stitching, LOVE it ALL.

    Your walk certainly looks different now with all the leaves on the trees and what a great seagull photo, all your photos are a joy to see.

    I think the flowers could be crab apple trees? Thanks for your comments on my garden, you would be welcome to stay, but in a small bungalow, I haven't a spare bedroom - sorry :(
    Faith
    x

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  46. Hi Pamellia,
    your Dad is going to love this fab creation.
    Just perfect for the males in our lives.
    Super gorgeous layers.
    Wonderful photos as usual.
    Great to see everything in bloom after the wintry photos.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  47. Wow what and awesome card for your dad!!The layers and vintage look is amazing! You photos are always such a joy. I really like mama racoon :) Have a blessed week!

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  48. Wowsers amazing Pamellia! Love the muted colour palette! xxx

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  49. Fabulous layers! I LOVE the black and white!!!

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  50. Hi Pamellia,

    Stunning creation, Black & White very unusual for you but I love the design. Great photos, fabulous photos. Beautiful place, I love seagulls too, great panning shot.

    Love & hUgs

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

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  51. Gorgeous photos I especially like the last one!Thanks for sharing in Our Beautiful World. AriadnefromGreece!

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  52. Gorgeous card and lovely pictures
    Thank you for your entry at Scrapping4funChallenges.
    Rachelle DT
    http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com

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  53. I so do very much enjoy your masculine makes and this one is right up there. The stitching turned out smashingly awesome sauce! Bravo for doing it and on so many wonderful spots. Those little tags you tuck in are a brilliant touch and one I look for when I see a new design from you. Congrats to your Pawpaw!

    Your picture taking skills improve daily and that action shit of the seagull is breathtaking. Wowzers in your token morning shot! Hope you are having fun! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc

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  54. Oh perfection in monochrome! Stunning card for your dad and love that we get bonus photos of your walks discovering the beautiful natural world where you live now. Amazing... Hugs Ruth xx

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  55. Hi Pamellia
    What luxurious layers of loveliness. Your Dad will adore it. Anything with Château in the title sounds grand.
    What about Château Canard? Sounds good to me lol!
    Brilliant nature shots again but there's nothing graceful about a seagull when you've got a bag of chips in your hand lol!
    Ang x

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  56. What a brilliant masculine card - the dimensional layers are so fabulous, and I love the monochrome simplicity. Magical!
    Alison x

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  57. what a lovely masculine layered card for your Dad Pamellia - I'm sure he will be thrilled by the party and by your card! Lovely photos of your trail - the nest with eggs and one baby - and the cute raccoon in the tree! That sun is just a gorgeous red!

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  58. Holy smokes, Pamellia, it seems like I've scrolled down for hours to get to the end of your comments section! I have to say, I'm just amazed at everyone of your photos here today. You can see from the photos that it is a warm day, and I love seeing all the wildlife. A mink! Wow, the only place I've seen one of those is over a lady's shoulders! Oh and to see the new born blackbird is just breathtaking! Our garage is full of fledgling house wrens, and even though Mama and Dad know how to get in and out to feed them, they have not quite figured it out. It's quite noisy in the garage right now! And baby squirrels! LOVE them! Last week I was driving home and there were two in the road...they froze and I had to wait for their Mama to come push them to safety. So adorable. Now as for that sun...that's almost creepy as a sunrise!

    Your shot of the seagull is amazing, and yes, they are not my favorites. Beautiful and graceful in the sky, but I've never forgiven that sky rat that stole my sandwich right out of my hand on the beach!

    As for your masculine card, it's a work of art, and your Dad will treasure it! I love the black and white theme, the ribbon and all that fabulous stitching! My hat is off to you for being able to master your sewing machine, since mine is giving me fits right now! Love this! Big hugs!

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  59. Your Dad will love this - for sure!! I am so impressed with the seagull photo but of course I enjoyed them all…WOW! a mink, a nest Oh! and a frozen squirrel not forgetting that fabulous red ball!! I do believe that for now I have caught up! Hugs, Chrisx

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  60. I wouldn't have thought such layering would work for a dreaded 'male' card but it works wonderfully! Terrific design and the monochrome is fab. Thanks for sharing your photos - no racoons or minks in my part of the world. Happy weekend! Nicola x

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  61. Cute tag.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Karen
    Really Reasonable RIbbon

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  62. a very nice masculine card.

    Thank you for joining our 'VINTAGE WITH RIBBON OR TRIM' challenge at the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog! :)

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