Wednesday 7 October 2009

Everybody Art Challenges

Good morning folks, it looks like being one of those days when I don't know if I am on my ---- or by elbow ! Just completed my card for this weeks Everybody Art Challenges which is a great sketch by Tina, went off to take a piccy of it and what do I find, I had already done one yesterday, so as I can't decide am posting both.

And if what was enough, I found I had even screwed up on my card for my own challenge coming up at Allsorts this Saturday.......now you would have thought taking so much time to prepare my theme I would at least have remembered what it was...... and the worse bit is, I only realised when I went to post it ready for Saturday. So a second take on that as well.

Back to this challenge, both cards totally different. The one with the birds which is yesterdays take is using Daisy Bucket DP's and a background brayered on to gloss cardstock using Tim Holz dried marigold, spiced marmalade, fired brick and mustard seed. I masked the sun for the initial brayering, then after removing the mask rand over it again with the mustard seed. The image is Penny Black 3837H and the sentiment from Woodware FRCL128 stamped onto white shrink plastic. The border is Fiskars and gems added to finish.


My second attampt is using Hero CL105 stamped with Hero shadow in soft apricot and green. The PS's are My Minds Eye and the border Martha Stewart doily lace. I ran one of the panels thought the Bug using the daisy folder to match the daisies on the image. The greeting is a section of Hero E4509 placed iside a tag cut on Cricut fabulous finds (I think - I borrowed the cartridge and ran off a stock of buckles and tags). Enblellised with some flowers, ribbon and brads.

27 comments:

sam said...

beautiful cards!

Francesca said...

2 very lovely cards , love the colours

Hugs
Francesca

Hearts Turned said...

Good morning, Brenda! Your cards are beautiful! And, you can't screw up with art--it's all wonderful! Well done on both!

Christine (All She Crafts) said...

Fantastic cards, Brenda!! Love the colours and - well - everything!! :o)

Hugs,
Chris xx

PinksyDoodles said...

Two stunning cards Brenda. My favourite is the top one - I love it!
Clare x

Nannieflash said...

Hi Brenda, two beautiful and stunning card, love them both. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

Tracy said...

Hi Brenda,
I have to say I like the second one the most although they are both gorgeous. How's bernie doing? And how's your mouth? (Ooo that don't sound nice does it Lol!).
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Mephisto said...

Wonderful Cards.
Thanks for joining us at EAC.

Hugs
Domi

Lynne K said...

Both cards lovely, Brenda. I couldn't decide which I like best.

Juls said...

both of these are just gorgeous! loving the layouts! Love how you have created a sunset on the first card, and the little bird image is just too sweet!! fab!!

Unknown said...

Love them both really yum I keep seeing that daisy stamps very nice

Love Dawn xx

Christine said...

Stunning cards Brenda BOTH great cretions lovely..

hugs Christine xx

coldwaters2 said...

Brenda they are both so beautiful I adore the first one and the technique you used it looks like a real picture and I also love the second one the elements are quite fabulous.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Sally H said...

They are both beautiful, Brenda, but the first has to be my favourite. Absolutely stunning! I really NEED that stamp and your brayering is perfect!

Kari said...

Gorgeous cards!Both with lovely colours and beautiful details!Love the birds in the first card:)Wonderful papers!
Have a great evening:)

Hugs,Kari:)

Lynda said...

Wow Brenda these are both fabulous and so different. I keep having to go back for another look...the bird image you've created is absolutely amazing!

Love Lynda xxx

Beryl said...

They are both wonderful works of art but the first one is my favourite too. I would just love that image framed and on the wall. Amazing work with the brayer.
Beryl xx

Zoechaos said...

2 beautiful cards think the top one is my fav love that row of birds and the colours its somehow light and airy.

cleo said...

absolutely stunning cards

Merry said...

These are so pretty...love the brayering and the birds. Also love the way you have positioned the paper flowers on your stamped flowers.

Allison said...

both cards are fab- that sounds like the type of thing I do!!!
AllisonX

Mel said...

Hi Brenda, you never cease to amaze me with your fab creations. Really lovely, and nice warm autumn colours too. Mel x

cheryl said...

hi hun this is just brilliant again such a lovely card love the warmth of the colurs love cheryl xxx

Nilla said...

Stunning, nothing else to add, just stunning! Hugs Nilla

Louise said...

Love both cards brenda but top one fav because it is so different,love it.
louise xx

lisa said...

Know the feeling Brenda!! Both cards are just beautiful but I really love the birds on the wire.

Lisax

Iris said...

both cards are really fantastic.
Thanks for joining in our challenge.

Hugs
Iris
EAC-Team