Saturday 22 July 2017

On the catwalk



Morning Peeps, so very sorry I have not been round to visit anyone the last couple of weeks, I had a second procedure at hospital this week and it's really taking it's toll on me on top of the op the previous week. Fingers crossed I will soon get my act together and back to normal............whatever normal might be !!

It's Saturday which means it's time for our new challenge at Allsorts and this week Helene is our host and would like to see some 'Fancy Folds. Our sponsor is Crafty Ribbons.

My card is one I made a while back for Create and Craft  and uses Tattered Lace's shutter card die which makes it so easy to cut the base and mats. The two images are from TL's Rare Earth's Fashion Ladies collection, paper pieced in the same papers as the mat's on the card and coloured with Spectrum pencils.

I really hope you can find time to join us this week and also pop over to the challenge blog and check out the inspiration from my temies.

38 comments:

Valerija said...

This is so very pretty, chic and elegant Brenda.
Valerija xx

Wendy L said...

Your fancy fold looks great Brenda, xxxx

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Ooooh la la! This is gorgeous Brenda. I love the papers that you've used and the way that you've dressed your lovely ladies in them. I've only made one shutter card like this and had to cut it all out by hand. Thinking about it, that's probably the reason that I've only ever made one :). This is truly beautiful and those ladies would grace any catwalk. Enjoy your weekend and get well soon. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Craftyfield said...

Such a useful die! I have cut my own once, well twice since I did 2 of them, but found it ever so difficult to get it right. Cuts must be exact for the card to fold properly and not go wonky, plus it takes for ever to cut all the little rectangles of paper!
Love the TL papers, romantic and Vintage too! I hope you will get some respite and feel well enough to enjoy the summer days. xx

Jane said...

So sorry to read this dear Brenda. Sending my very best wishes for you to make a really speedy recovery from this op. Your card is so pretty and that is such a clever die. Huge hugs xxx

Carole Pollard said...

Wonderful card I love the shape and I might take a look at that die .I love the colours and pretty papers on this as well. I hope that things continue to improve with your recovery take extra care sending love and hugs Carole x

Fikreta said...

this si amazing card!
love it
hugs

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Brenda! Please only concentrate on your artwork and recovery - and let your dear body BEST so it can heal to the best of its ability. I know for me any invasive procedure triggers other problems, and I imagine it can do the same for you. So please be at peace regarding the visits. No one can do better that their best, and our "Best" can change from hour to hour. Be good to your body -- that's what your friends want.

In the meantime, I love your card! The images are so dainty and feminine, and your paperpiecing is spectacular! I've not made a card using this template yet, and it surely is pretty! WONDERFUL and GORGEOUS -- all at once (Hey! That's kinda describes YOU, too!) love, de

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's gorgeous Brenda and love the papers you have used
Gr Karin

Pat said...

Oh what a gorgeous czard Brenda, lovely design and beautiful images. Hope you are soon feeling much better.

Pat xx

Robin said...

I do so hope you will be better soon. My prayers are always with you.

Your card is beautiful! It so screams French and the fashion shows! What a wonderful fold also! Hugs, Robin

Mervi said...

Fabulous and feminine card!
Hugs;-))m

Leanne Harris said...

Oh Brenda, Love those ladies!!!! Lovely papers and fancy folding - really nice! Hope you are going on ok xxxxxx

Mrs A. said...

So elegant. I like how youv'e used the same design papers for piecing the dresses. Hope your soon back on your feet. Sending you healing hugs. Mrs A.

Sarah said...

Right Said Fred is now strutting his stuff "on the catwalk" in my head!! Love this card Brenda, the colours are among my favourite colour combos and the ladies are gorgeous, the shutter card design was made for them. Wishing you a rapid recovery xx

ALI said...

Oh my Brenda, I love it, everything!

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Brenda, love the design and gorgeous papers.
I hope you are back to full strength soon.
Lorraine x

crafty-stamper said...

Stunning shutter card Brenda love the beautiful papers and gorgeous stamps-I can't find these for sale anywhere?-Wishing you a speedy recovery -plenty of R&R and TLC
Carol x

cuilliesocks said...

Wow Brenda what a wonderful card, fabulous fold and such pretty papers, love the gorgeous ladies.
I hope you will feel better soon, take care Kate x

Kathleen said...

Really gorgeous card Brenda and some lovely images and papers. Great shape of card and a great way of using all the folds, perfect.

Kath x

Fliss said...

An absolutely gorgeous card Brenda and hope that you feel back to normal very soon.
Fliss xx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Such a clever fold, and so pretty..
Hope you're feeling better every day.
xxx

Words and Pictures said...

What a fabulous shutter card - the panels are so pretty and I love the elegant catwalk women, tall and statuesque on either side. Do hope your recovery is going smoothly and swiftly.
Alison x

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful card Brenda! The papers are so so pretty. The elegnat women are beautiful.

Astrid Maclean said...

This is a totlly amzing card Brenda, wow, what a beauty, so elegant, love all the individual pretty pannels on the inside too. Fingers crossed your recovery will go smoothly! I should apologize too for lack of visits, and I have no excuse at all....

Linby said...

I Love It ❤❤❤ great paper piecing.

kiwimeskreations said...

A breathtaking card Brenda - love your colours and the what joy to have dies to do all the cutting for you :-). Praying you will soon be in a better state of health
Blessings
Maxine

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A fantastic card Brenda, I love those elegant ladies and the wonderful paper you've used. Sorry to hear you are under the weather at the moment, have lots of rest and I hope you'll soon feel better.

Sue xx

Gerrina said...

The paperpiecing looks so great with those stamps; a real lady-card! Hope you are soon back to a level that it feels normal! Big hug, Gerrina

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Hi my friend, hope that all is going well and you have soon your health at the best! Love and prayers for you.
Your card is a true beauty, great paper piecing on the dresses of the ladies and sweet papers!
Grazie for your comment on my loss
Baci e abbracci!

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card Brenda and love the paper piecing

Anne

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, the stamps are very elegant. Hope you are starting to feel a bit better x Susan x

Craftychris said...

So pretty and feminine - gorgeous card! xxx

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

so stylish and modern . I've just entered your challenge , my first attempt ended up binned .
jane x

SewPaperPaint said...

What a cool card design! Love the fun images. Do feel better, as we all hope for you to be back to your old self too. Hugs, Autumn

Greta said...

Hope by now you're feeling much better, Brenda--so sorry you've been through so much lately. This is one amazing card--love the unique shape & the fashion girls are fabulous with those gorgeous papers!

Tracy Welham said...

Gorgeous, love those papers. Keep resting and I hope you recover soon. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

Anonymous said...

A fantastic card Brenda, I love those elegant ladies and the wonderful paper you've used. Sorry to hear you are under the weather at the moment, have lots of rest and I hope you'll soon feel better.

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