Saturday 5 March 2011

Thank you Mrs Patterson

Kirsten is our host at Allsorts this week and would like us to make some thing suitable for a teenager.

Always a difficult age group to create for I think, so checked with Anysia who's pushing nineteen and her answer was "well, OK for a youngish teenager", so I figure that's about as much confirmation as I am likely to get. I guess the sentiment says's it all.....how right Harry Enfield always was when he depicted that age group.............."thank you Mrs Patterson".........tell me I'm not that old and the only one who remembers that character ?

So on to my card, the image is one of the more recent Crafts and Me Hannah Lynn stamps called Frosted Rose which I coloured with Copics. The sentiment is from a Hero Arts sets called Whatever and the DP is Nitwits with borders punched with Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop. This card is also for the following:

ABC challenge - P is for pink
Alphabet Challenge - R is for ribbons
Pixie Dust - Seeing polka dots

Next for our new challenge at Stamptacular Sunday - "You lucky Duck" - not nothing to do with duck's actually, we would like to see good luck, congratulations or best wishes on projects.

My card was made as a good luck card for a colleague leaving work to have a baby. The lovely flower image is Penny Black 4042K Daisy Fields, inked with TH fired brick and spritzed with water before stamping onto a background stamped with Hobby Art GR1341F Shakespeare Sonnet.....I also stamped the leading edge of the base card with this. The punched border is made from Kaiser DP which I also used to make the green roses, the larger flower is Magnolia.


This will be my last post for Stamptacular Sunday as I have decided to reduce my DT's until I feel fully able to cope with typing and blogland again. I have enjoyed working with Priscilla and the team, they have such wonderful themes so perhaps I can join in their challenges now and then.

And last but by no means least, a couple of 'Scrap' card for my mate Jules who is on a mission to get us to use up our odds and sods. And my two here are just that, offcuts of DP, cardstock and ribbon and the stamps was a freebie, so I recon these fit the bill perfectly. The above card is for:

Fab 'n Funky - Spring into action

Finally, don't forget that we have Spring themes running at both Stampalot and Penny Black at Allsorts challenges and some awesome prizes on offer.

58 comments:

Sarah said...

Wow, what an array of fabulous cards Brenda. It is so lovely to see you back blogging your beautiful work, you are an inspiration x

cheryl said...

oh hun what a great post,adore all the cards,especially love the flowers you have,added hugs cherylxxxx

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

someones been a busy crafter, great florals and I love the teen girl, my Neice is nearly 16 and what a little diva...whatever...
janex
ps hope your feeling alittle better...sending hugs. janex

Scrappymax said...

Wow Brenda you have been busy so glad to see you are starting to feel better. I love all those cards, they are all so different but I really think you have captured the teenage girl brilliantly.
Have a great weekend.
Max x

mueppi said...

Wow..... Brenda
I love all your works! You have been very busy!
I wish you a great weekend!
Hugs Gisela

Sue said...

Hi Brenda,its lovely to see all your cards,they are all fabulous.Have a lovely weekend.
Sue xx

Fleur said...

Fantastic cards B. Yes I remeber too !!!
Hugz fleur xXx

Anonymous said...

Definitely outdone yourself with these beauties Brenda!

I love the image on the first, so funky!

and I am loving the flower images, really springy and happy!

Nikbee said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda. I love the second one. The colours are wonderful and I love the flower stamp.

Nikki x

Unknown said...

So many lovely cards you have created! But i'm in love with the first one! Such sweet colors, that image is so adorable and the papers gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at The ABC Challenge this week! Good Luck! HUgs/sari

Eseniya said...

Очень красивые открытки!!! Особенно первая понравилась! ))

Lisa Jane said...

Fabulous cards Brenda .. i am glad to see you are picking up
Lisa ;)

Lynda said...

They're all beautiful Brenda.

Love Lynda xxx

Crafting Queen said...

Some wonderful cards Brenda!

Nannieflash said...

Hi Brenda wow beautiful cards, I love the middle one especially, those flowers are to die for. A Stunning collection. with hugs Shirleyxx

Kat said...

Hi Brenda, gorgeous cards, love them. My favourite is the one made with the PB Daisy Fields stamp. It's stunning.

Hope you're feeling a bit better Brenda.

Take care,

Kat xx

Shirley N said...

Wow Brenda, how do you do it! So many cards and all so beautiful! Your layouts are fab!

Unknown said...

Wow, what amazing cards. All of them are just fabulous.

Claire Phillips said...

Brenda I'm on a mission to reduce my overflowing scrap drawers at the moment as well! I have to say that was probably praise indeed from a teenager especially family member...lol! Superb cards! Cheers Claire x

Merry said...

Wonderful cards Brenda. Love the way you have used your scraps...they are beautiful creations. Also great how you have the butterflies flying off the image. And teenagers are so so hard to cater for. I think you did well. I am sure it would fit my daughters age group. 15.

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Wow Brenda, you've been busy - love all your cards posted and what a good idea to use up the scraps...(I keep mine but never use them). LOVE your teenager card, great image and love "whatever"...and I remember only too well Kevin and "thabkyou Mrs Patterson"...in fact I have a bit of a Kevin in my own home (sometimes)! I remember when Kevin turned into a "nice young man", so hopefully he will amaze us too one day. Glad you're getting better Brenda. Hugs, Teresa x

Juls said...

wow what an amazing collection of cards, each of them is just stunning!!!! Hugs Juls

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Unknown said...

Hi Brenda, thank you sooo much for hopping by to my blog. Yes, me too am always so desperately trying to catch up with commenting, so i really appreciate it when someone comes by. And these are awesome cards Brenda, I especially like the flower ones, they are soo elegant and pretty. I never add flowers to my cards with an image with flowers, but I love what I see here, aww anyway, I always love your creations. Thank you for the inspiration. Hugs xxx

chris said...

Hi Brenda, 3 amazing cards, so in love with the top one. but I dont know who you mean I must be too young tehehe!! I wish!
hugs chris xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Clever cards there B. - with great diversity so good to see you back blogland too..me am on the sick list last week and still the same for another week, typing okay but not crafting.. or much else.. I would guess we will see how I go..I adore your flowers and and I guess they are hand made not sure how but love it! Must check if you have a tutorial on them..or soemone else..
God;s blessings
Shaz in oz.x

Jacee said...

Oh my you have been busy Brenda, what a super set of cards! I adore the one with the rose, so very pretty and I like the quirky angle you've used on the first, smashing work, another batch of stunners!!

Thanks for pointing out for me that I had'nt linked back for the challenge, so pleased you pointed it out as I had'nt done any of them on that post!! duh, dozy me, my excuse being that my head isn't quite itself at the minute!! LOL
Hugs Jacee

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards Thanks for joining us at DCD
Chris x

dstandard said...

Saw your card over at Spectacular Sunday Challenge and had to come over here to see more. Your work is awesome! And there's tons of eye candy here to enjoy!

sallysbitz2 said...

Each & every one of your cards are stunning x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

pinky said...

Fabulous cards as always. My favourite is the first would you believe lol. Gorgeous pink and funky! The flowers in the second are so gorgeous though, might have to change my mind. Can't think of who Mrs Patterson is, must be younger than you then lol.

Anonymous said...

Hi There..

Beautiful card..

Thankyou for joining us at AC.

Hugges Angel

Sally H said...

what a fabulous selection, Brenda! I really love the penny black one - very 'you' x

Tammy said...

Those are a great bunch of cards with some neat elements to them.
smiles...always, Tammy
Have a super week!

Louise said...

Hi Brenda fab cards and the first one looks just right for a teenager just love it.
Louise xx

Julie said...

Love your teenagers card - and to go with "whatever" you need to slump your shoulders and shout "it's so unfair!"

x

pinky said...

Hey cheeky mare lol, check this out spring colours
Its not just about green, yellow and pink you know lol.

Mel said...

Hi Brenda, you do make some lovely cards - particularly your red one ! I seem to have lost you email address?! i thought you might like to read a blog that was very well written about Adrian Waterworth recent banking experience. He's the other half to Glenda of Graphicus (now in liquidations). It really is a gem of a post. So if you get a moment pop over and have a read. Love Melx http://www.adrianwaterworth.com/2011/02/08/ive-found-a-fun-new-game

Craftnut said...

Just had a weekend at stampaddicts and saw some of your lovely art work. Great Cards

Tracy xx

Tracy said...

Thanks Mrs Patterson, said in a funny manner by Kevin's pal Perry played by Kathy Burke, yes I think I remember watching it Lol!

So sorry you've stepped down from Stamptacular, but your health has to come first.

Such wonderful creations brenda, I love them all, the sweet pea if gorgeous.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Jaspere said...

Perfect card for the Pixie Dust Studio challenge. So glad you joined in this week.

Lucy said...

Super work.

Lucy

Anonymous said...

My fingers are smoking this morning Brenda...lol
I am on major catch up since last week, I can't believe I have missed so much...
All these cards are lovely, I really love the design of the first one, the image is perfect for a teenager and the papers work beautifully
The second is my favourite, I really love that design...

Sorry to hear you dropped a DT but you need to focus on yourself right now so I think you did the right thing

Hope your taking care
x
Vicky

Mandy G said...

Hi Brenda,
Wow you have been busy I just love all of the cards especially the first one(I am still a teenager at heart)
Hugs
Mandy

Lesley Edmonds said...

Hi Brenda,
Lovely card for a teenager and your other cards are delicious as always.
I do hope you are ok - you remain in my thoughts.
Lesley x

Diane said...

Whatever is sooooo cool! I'm sure any teenager will adore it!
All of your cards are sooo stunning!

Tkat said...

W O W
love love love that first card! they're all beautiful! :)

Lindsey said...

Gorgeous cards! They are all so lovely I can't pick a favourite! Thanks for joining us at FnF this week x

Beryl said...

Hi Brenda - fabulous selection f cards. They're going to miss you at Stamptacular Sunday but you haave to put your heakth first. Love that card with the beautifu daisy stamp the script stamp.
I had a great time with the family - even though my grand-daughter is a female 'Kevin'.
Beryl xx

Mary J said...

Wow, they are all so amazing Brenda!

Lesley said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx

Stacy H-W said...

So many gorgeous cards!! I can't even pick a favorite!!! They are all so good. ha Although I am maybe leaning towards the one with butterflies on it...so pretty. Man girl, you have been busy!! Great to have you back! Hope you are doing okay Brenda. Hugs, Stacy H-W

PatR said...

Hi Brenda, love all these absolutely fabulous cards. You are not alone I remember the Harry Enfield character and Mrs Pattison so thanks for the reminder and bringing a smile to my face thinking about it. Hope things are improving for you. Take care, xx

Anonymous said...

On such a stylish and interesting solutions! I am in awe! =)

MILA25 said...

Śliczne kartki :) Takie delikatne.
Hugs from Poland Mila

Trish and Treasure said...

Love your cards especially the cracked vase just like Grandma's.Love Trish xx

Kate's Makes said...

What gorgeous cards!! I love them all - not just the one for our SFTW challenge! Good luck! Kate x

trisha too said...

You know, you spoil us with all these awesome cards in each post! I'd be happy with just one, but I keep scrolling, and there's another, and another, each one just as good if not better than the last--wow!