Saturday 2 April 2011

Blooming Blossoms


Hello peeps, it's my turn to host the challenge at Allsorts this week so no surprise that there are some flowers about and the theme I have come up with is "Blooming Blossoms" and gain I could have made a few dozen for this theme, buy here are just a couple.

I am trying to get round to you all one by one, only a few words here and there and if I've not got to you yet apols, this could take time !

The one above uses some of the gorgeous new Scribble Scrabble DP which happened to make it's way to me from Sir Stampalot and Hero Arts CL449 Delicate Blossoms which I stamped onto a background created with TH olive and stormy sky inked onto my silicone mat, spritzed with water, swishing a piece of watercolours card through it then a spray of Glimmer Mist graphite. I stamped again onto the reverse of the PG to paper piece and decoupage.

And I thought it only right that I did a card with Penny Black 3064K Cherry Blossoms. A very simple and clean cut card, stamping directly onto the base card, a little colouring with Copics, some pounced flowers and flutterby, pearls and a Stamping Up sentiment.

41 comments:

cebelica said...

These are so pretty. I love how the flowers and butterfly stand out on the second card.

poppylover said...

like both, but of course in love with poppies ))

martina's kaartjes said...

these are two fantatic cards !!! great job !
greetings, martina
x

Louise said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda but totally love the second it is just so pretty.
Hugs Louise xx

Lisa Jane said...

ooh two fab cards Brenda - i love flowers of any kind. Cant choose my favourite - but love the delicateness of the second card .. so pretty.
This time next weeek i will be just getting ready to come and meet you all... yipee
Lisa x

cheryl said...

oh 2,gorgeous cards hun,but my fav is the second one,that realy is so so beautiful hugs cheryl xxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Wow .. that Cherry Blossom card is a big wow Brenda, love it xxx

Helen said...

Brenda, love both of these cards - the first one for the subject and the second for the layers. Gorgeous - and thanks for your comment! Fingers crossed for this afternoon.

Anonymous said...

More gorgeous flowers, how I do love them!

The poppies are so unique in that colour, and I just love the cherry blossoms, gorgeous!

Zoechaos said...

Hiya Brenda what a star you are working so hard to stay in touch with everyone. Gorgeous cards as always and a great theme! Love the first card but it is the second with all that yummy blossom that takes Gold it is gorgeous. XOXO Zoe

Suzi Mac said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda, I just love that second one. So simple but beautful. Hope you are well.
Hugs
Suzi x

Curly said...

Wow your cards are simply breathtaking, the Cherry blossoms is just out of this world,
I would also like to thank you for your lovely comment,

Have a great weekend,
Hugs Bridget :0) x

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Brenda. These are gorgeous, as always, so much attention to detail and perfectly co-ordinated.
I hope that youa re keeping well and taking good care of yourself. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

Nikbee said...

Wonderful cards, Brenda. I just love the cherry blossoms.

Nikki x

Mervi said...

Hi B!
Two gorgeous cards, beautiful poppies and the white space and cherry blossoms so stylish.
Happy weekend and all the best;-))m

Lynda said...

Two stunning cards Brenda - love the clean, crisp look of the cherry blossom one!

Love Lynda xxx

Sue said...

Two beautiful cards,love the cherry blossom,gorgeous.
Sue xx

Claire Phillips said...

Both cards are wonderful Brenda - really love the colour choice for the poppies - stunning! Cheers Claire x

Sadilla said...

beautiful cards!!! Lovely colors, perfect for spring! =)
hugs
Sadia

Tina said...

wow this is beautiful cherry blossoms are my favorite, they are so elegant

Tina

Esther said...

ooohh....absolutely love that Cherry Blossom card - might have to get me that stamp!! Esther xx

Kat said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda. The Delicate Blossoms image is one of my favourites and that Cherry Blossom is really pretty too. I can't choose a favourite because I love them both!

Take care,

Kat xx

Pilita en: Mis cositas y yo desde aquí... said...

Very nice!!!

Sweetncrafty Gal said...

What a gorjuss pair of cards, i must admit, those hero arts stamps scare me i'd never know what to do with them, but i really like your first card!

The second card is right up my street (being pink!!) haha both beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!
hugs carlyann xxx

Unknown said...

nice

Fleur said...

Stunning cards B. I love the 2nd one especially
Hugz Fleur xXx

lisa said...

Another two stunners, Brenda. I love the background on your poppies, it's so delicate and the blossom is beautiful. I love Blossom time, it's just magic and your card captures it perfectly.
Hope you have a lovely Mother's Day.
hugs Lisax

Merry said...

Oh these cards are beautiful...I love the image that you have used in both cards and how you have used them.

Asas à imaginação said...

Brenda, yours cards are so beautiful!!!
I love flowers and butterflys!!The colors are wonderful too!
Hugs
Marlei

Sandra said...

Two stunning cards Brenda....i just love the second one!,i saw these on the Allsorts Challenge blog and just had to come and leave you a comment :0)

Take care
San x

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

What a beautiful cards brenda. It's stunning. I love the images and layout from both cards.
Gr. Marja

Nannieflash said...

Hi Brenda, you old clever clogs, two gorgeous cards they both have the zing factor, I love the way youve decoupaged the flowers to. with hugs Shirleyxxxx

Sarah said...

These are stunning, gorgeous stamps and colours, I love your style xxx

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

They are fabulous Brenda, so beautiful both of them!

Love
Maarit

Nancy in Iowa said...

Oh my deary deary me! This is my first pop in at your blog...I am utterly speachless. You certainly have a way of using your talents. Your work is inspirational and stunning.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, love the sentiment placement on the first one and will just have to add that PB stamp to the old wish list, which is going to be taller that I am very soon! Your wonderful voucher giveaway is already link on my side bar and I put my name down last week, but I'll go and check in case I forgot that step!!

Hugs
Brenda

Mandy G said...

Hi Brenda,
Hope you are well, these cards are fabulous, I especially love the cherry blossom card its just gorgegous :)
Hugs
Mandy

Luca said...

;-))

Sian said...

Both cards are beautiful, love your style.
hugs

Juls said...

stunning cards!!! I adore the 2nd one!!! Just Love the black and pink together, so stylish!! and I love how you have added extra little flowers to the stamped image! Hugs Juls

Pat (mspfd) said...

These cards are an inspiration. What gorgeous work.