Thursday 1 November 2018

A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies


Good morning, today I am sharing our first post of November over at the Chocolate Baroque blog, full details of the stamps and how I made my pieces of artwork can found over there. The Hochanda shows were all about Butterflies and in this post I used stamps from Butterfly Daisy CollageHarebell ButterflyBrier Rose ButterflyArtistic Affirmations.

I also have a few photos of our holiday, we had beautiful weather and it was something of a culture shock to come back to near freezing temperatures.


Our villa was beautiful, it sleeps twelve so four of us (plus two dogs) were spoilt for choice when it came to choosing bedrooms. It is situated way up in the hills above Sant Antoni de Calonge, very quiet and peaceful with views of the sea from the turret rooms. And the pool was heated!!


George loves the water and especially the sea so thoroughly enjoyed himself but takes a good bit of persuading to come out once he's in. Leia on the other hand despite her size doesn't venture beyond a paddle.


Now more crafty samples.


My thanks as always for popping in today.

 
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23 comments:

Glennis F said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, and your holiday destination looks stunning

Cath Wilson said...

Some beautiful, delicate stamping here, Brenda. Love the middle one but they're all gorgeous.

So glad you had a nice break. I'm sure you needed it - lots of family time, I hope!

Great to see the dogs having a good time, too :-)

Cath x

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. Nice to hear that you enjoy your vacation.
Blessings, Elly

Crafting Queen said...

Love your cards, they are stunning. Great to see your furry babies enjoying the sunshine. Glad you had a fab holiday. Hugs Anesha

Viv said...

Lovely B! (Pics as well as the cards!!!) xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

very beautiful and gorgeous cards Brenda.
o and lovely warm photo's.

Gr Karin

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful collection of cards Brenda and wonderful pics from your holiday. After all of the sunshine you had it must have been cold coming home to the first real cold snap of the year.

Sue xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Welcome back Brenda! I'm so glad you have had a wonderful vacation in Spain with your family and that the weather has been so good!!!
Here there were a very bad storm... Gasp, it was very frightful and made a lot of damages all around.
Loved looking at the black lab George swimming in the sea! :D
Your cards are amazing, the first one catches my eyes, how wonderful mix of stamps and dimensional flowers! The colours are so vibrant and sweet!
Love also the last two, more delicate! Fabulous masked wreath and love the wonderful Irish blessing with the wild flowers!
Big hugs!

Donna Ellis said...

The color of the ocean water is surreal! Gorgeous, and I'm grateful you are able to enjoy get-aways like that, Brenda. Beautiful card shares - I especially like the colors in your butterfly creation on top. Such loveliness. Wishing you a great week, B! hugs, de

ALI said...

Beautiful selection Brenda, lots of lovely inkiness.
Holiday looked gorgeous x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Great cards and what a beautiful villa

Kathleen said...

Three fabulous cards, some lovely flowers and butterflies, love the delicate flowers of the last two cards.

Kath x

crafty-stamper said...

Love the delicate stamping and verses and the ivy flourish.Geaorge certainly loved the sea bless him-and my son and his family have just had a HOT week in Turkey and coming back was a shock to them too
Carol x

Craftyfield said...

I love the delicate flowers stamped in colours in the last two cards, really pretty!
Fantastic weather and holiday villa! Glad you had a lovely time, Brenda.

Gerrina said...

Oh looks like a little quiete paradise to come to rest...!
Your cards are all beautiful, but the one stamped round stands out; think this is such a beautiful idea and great CAS card! Hugs, Gerrina

Leanne Harris said...

Lovely holiday photo's Brenda and so fab to see George having such fun! Back to the crafting world! Fabulous makes here and I particularly like the beautiful colours used on those last two - a very country feel to those colours. Glad you had a lovely break and yes, back to reality now!!! xxxx

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh wow Brenda, such stunning cards, really each and everyone of them, the backgrounds all look so amazing!! And of course you always finish them to perfection!!
Great holiday photos too!

Sorry for my long absence, but as you have picked up, I was away from home too, visiting family and I took a blogging break, but back now, so look forward to more regular visits again. It was a real shock coming from Spring and lovely warm weather, to Autumn and here in Scotland it gets dark already at 5pm... Have a great weekend and keep warm! xx

KandA said...

Wonderful cards Brenda, the layering of the flowers and butterfly on the first looks fabulous and the other two look so beautiful and delicate.
Judging from your photos it looks like you - and the dogs - had a wonderful holiday. Hope you warm up soon! xx

cuilliesocks said...

Beautiful, beautiful cards Brenda, wonderful images and designs.
Your villa looks wonderful and beautiful scenery too.Love to see the dogs enjoying themselves, Kate x

Fikreta said...

cards are gorgeous!
looks like you and your furry friends have lots of fun!
hugs

Linby said...

Love the delicacy of the last two cards and of course the pretty pink of the first one. Great photos looks wonderful and warm!

Mrs.B said...

Lon a catch up here and I love the CB cards, and great pictures of your holiday, looks very relaxing.
Avril xx

Merry said...

Oh wow I love those stamped images you have used so delicate and pretty. Your holiday looks so wonderfully relaxing.