Saturday 20 October 2018

Robin red breast and more Butterfly Dresses



Morning Peeps, a scheduled post as we are on holiday and hopefully finding a bit of late Mediterranean sunshine and meeting up with our youngest son and girlfriend who are three months into their European road trip following the race calendar. He's already competed in a few races, including a marathon in the Pyrenees where we was placed 7th in a field of 1,000.

Our Allsorts challenge this week was selected by our Tracy and the theme is 'Traditional Christmas Colours'. We have a super prize on offer from Swedish House Crafts. Also I have my CB shares from the post I scheduled post over at the Chocolate Baroque blog which has all details.

Note added Thursday: I only just realised I forgot to post my mid month shares for Penny Black and More and Stamping Sensations challenges yesterday, so my apologies to my team mates, I don't have time to add them now so will share them when I do my post for the new monthly challenges.

My Allsorts share is a canvas with napkin art. My starting point was to cover the canvas with gesso, then an off white acrylic pain followed by some texture paste stippled around the edges using a piece of foam. Once dry I added some green DI to accentuate the texture and stencilled holly leaves using a Penny Black stencil and DI. It took a while to cut out the Robin and his foliage perch but worth the time as he is lovely, I then used dries clear glue beneath the area I was going to place him, gently teased in position and used the remaining glue on the brush to seal around the edges. The sentiment is also Penny Black.



Lesley launched these stamps on Hochanda last month, all details of how I made them can be found here and the stamps featured are the lovely Butterfly DressFloral EdgesDecorative EdgesAmazing Mackintosh Words and Lady's Slipper Orchid


Many thanks for your visit and kind words, I will be round to see you all soon.
 

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31 comments:

Helen said...

gorgeous cards.. hope you're enjoying the autumn sunshine!

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful collection of artwork Brenda enjoy your sunshine

Annd

Cath Wilson said...

Ooh, I'm so pleased you managed to get away and hope you have fun with your son and his wife. A bit of Mediterranean sun will do you a world of good. Hope you come back feeling refreshed.

I LOVE your robin, Brenda - that's a great bit of artwork. Napkins can be so useful, can't they? And they're often so pretty!

Your CB samples are delightful. I particularly love the simple tag but you've done an amazing job with the butterfly dresses. Such an unusual stamp design. Lovely work - as ever.

Enjoy your break!

Cath x

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Brenda what a beautiful canvas you made with the Christmas image! Great work with the napkin. You other cards are pure gorgeous-ness!
Your son has done well! Enjoy the rest of your break
Blessings
Maxine

Mervi said...

Fabulous robin card, love the textures, quite huge trimming.
All cards are gorgeous. Hope you are enjoying in the warmth;-))m

Craftyfield said...

Your robin canvas makes me nostalgic! You've done a very good job with the cutting, as the collage is absolutely seamless! Lots of lovely makes with the new CB stamps too... xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

What a gorgeous collection of cards Brenda, I really love the robin canvas at the top of the post. Hope you are having a great time.

Sue xx

Gerrina said...

What a super clasic christmascard! My favorite this time, although your monochromatic card is a super one too; makes such an impression! And love the scene and label-background; a joy for the eyes again this packed post! Hope you have a good and fun holiday-weekend! Hugs, Gerrina

Linby said...

Beautiful robin and loving your different takes with the butterfly dress.

Enjoy the sun

Ellibelle said...

Lots of wonderful creations Brenda, those butterfly dresses are gorgeous!!
Enjoy your time away and how wonderful that you get to meet up with your son!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Hi Brenda, hope you are enjoying your Spain holiday and son! :)
Absolutely LOVE your robin's card, such delightful result with the towel and the gesso!!! I have to try this technique one day!
The monochromatic card for CB is very elegant and just love the happy tag and the sunny scenic card! That orchid card looks so feminine and gorgeous with those amazing colours and the flowers on the background! ! Also the last card is fabulous!
Hugs, I wish you joy and all the best on your vacation

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous selection and love the beautiful canvas-enjoy your holiday
Carol x

Mrs A. said...

Golly, those dresses are fabulous. This is a stamp I am just going to have to get ASAP. A lovely selection of cards. Hugs Mrs A.

rachel said...

absolutely beautiful makes - love them all Brenda - gorgeous! Hope you are having a lovely time! Hugs rachel x

cuilliesocks said...

What a stunning selection of cards Brenda, I love the monochrome Daisy Dress image, so striking in those colours.
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday, Kate x

Kathleen said...

A gorgeous Robin and a really lovely background super use of the napkin.
Another set of super makes and designs with gorgeous colour ways.
Have a great time.

Kath x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Hope you are having a lovely hol. That canvas is absolutely beautiful and the cards are gorgeous too

Donna Ellis said...

Gorgeous cards, Brenda! I’m always delighted with the magical scenes you bring into being. Beautiful!

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda.
Enjoy your Spanish sun, we have rain on the Costa Blanca. Xx

Merry said...

Ooh wow, have a wonderful break. Congrats to your son. 7th out of 1000 is impressive. Love your creations. The girl with her butterfly shirt is so pretty.

ALI said...

WOW what a selection of cards Brenda all beautiful.
Well done to your son x

Berina RGA said...

Wow!! These cards are stunning!!

Caty said...

So so gorgeous Christmas canvas Brenda !! Absolutely wonderful! As gorgeous are the other cards, really fantastiques!
Congratulations to your son Brenda, excellent mark!
I wish you a very nice day, big hugs, Caty

Fikreta said...

thse cards are stunning!
love them!
hugs

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous collection o cards, the butterfly dress looks different every time you use it. Love the canvas, the robin looks gorgeous - still yet to try napkin art.
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday x Susan x

KandA said...

Amazing cards Brenda and I love the fabulous Robin canvas. Hope you're having a super holiday xx

Carole Pollard said...

Wonderful designs they are all in your amazingly talented style. I just love that robin so much Love and hugs Carole x

Pat said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, stunning canvas I love robins and this one is super sweet. Enjoy your holiday and time with the family.

Pat xx

Liz said...

Hope you've had a good time with your son and his girlfriend, Brenda. Congratulations to your son on his brilliant achievement in the Pyrenees. Your cards are beautiful and I love your amazing canvas. xx

Greta said...

Hope you're having a wonderful vacation, Brenda! Just love all these cards!

Anke said...

WOW WOW WOW wonderful cards, Brenda. I love your Dream card and the canvas with the robin, so lovely.

Enjoy your holiday with your familiy.

Hugs
Anke