Good Aftrenoon peeps, hope everyone is having a good day. Not a lot of sunshine today, rather dull but at least not as cold. Could Spring be here ? My hubby was reading something on the tinernet this morning which said most spring bulbs and flowers were four weeks behind this time last year. Judging by those in our gardens that sounds about right, most are very reluctant still.
I have a cold - woke up with the sneezes and by mid morning it was in full swing, guess I am in the fashion as lots of peeps have them. It's my bloggaversary at the end of the month and was planning getting some candy thank yous up today, but not that organised so hope to get it up here later this week.
So, just one quick card, don't really feel in the mood with this cold and it's for Everybody Art Challenges which this week has a recipe "Two flowers, two DP's and two buttons".
Good old Penny Black 4040K Sparklers again.........can see this one becoming a real favourite.........could it be anything to do with the fact it's not unlike Stampendous P107 I wonder ? And the card is a similar take on one I did at the weekend using masking, this time with Tim Holtz distress inks dusky concord and shabby shutters, spritzed with Glimmer Mist pearl to blend the colours and stamped the image with Versafine imperial purple. The sentiment is Penny Black 2905H The Best stamped with the same ink, then I very lightly dabbed the same two TH inks with a sponge to give a shadow effect around the writing. I also stamped some dragonflies with Penny Black 3395D.
The background DP is from stash so no idea of the make and the green spotty one punched with Fiskars threading water is from the new Polkadoodle Paper Boutique CD. Two buttons and ribbon added to the centre of the two flower heads to embellish.
Hello Brenda. You always manage to come up with something very special and totally beautiful . Such pretty colours, lovely image and I just love the verse next to those flowers. Very classy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better very soon Brenda.
With love, Sandra xx
Lovely card, great effect with inks. Anesha
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Brenda. I love the inked panel and the gorgeous colours. The stamp is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteClare x
This is such a beautiful card Brenda,
ReplyDeletethe colours are so perfect.
Hugs Ali x
WOW B gorgeous card!! I really love the softness with the colours it's spot on lovey
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Amanda xx
Lovely card - simple yet beautiful...
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Evening Brenda. Sorry to hear you're feeling under the weather. Hopefully it won't last too long.
ReplyDeleteSpring certainly seems to have arrived although I agree that the bulbs are a few weeks behind, it's lovely to see the sunshine though isn't it.
I love your card, I can understand why this stamp is going to become a favourite, it's gorgeous, as are the colours you've used.
Lisax
Hello again Brenda
ReplyDeletewow this is stunning work I like your huey card,very up market!
hope youu start to feel better soon.
hugs chris xxx
thanks for your hard work Brenda. you done good!
You've done it again Brenda! Another fabulous card and I absolutely love that green/mauve combo.
ReplyDeleteI hope the cold doesn't last long!
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Hi, Brenda, hope you feel better soon. The card is fabulous - colour, stamps, the lot. I really realy love that stamp - and the Stampendous one you mentioned too.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was at Kew Gardens on Saturday, all the bulbs are late (later than the last few years anyway) - the daffs are only just coming into bud now.
Hope you feel better soon Brenda. I sympathize as my throat is still bad.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. The stamp is beautiful and I love the colours
Love Sarah XXX
Sorry you are not feeling to well, colds are so miserable but pass quickly I hope. Beautiful card makes me think of heather and honey, which by the way is good for colds warm honey and lemon. Yeah St Patrick had me stumped but needs must and all that, thanks for your kind comment.
ReplyDeleteooooooooh this is gorgeous I cant wait to see you at sir stamplaot and see what you demo
ReplyDeleteMorning Brenda, I hope you are able to shake this cold quickly. What beautiful card...love the colours and the buttons and bows in the centre of the flowers.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your under the weather Brenda, hope you feel better soon...
ReplyDeleteLove the card...those stamps are gorgeous...love the colours you worked with...really lovely design
love the buttons too, great idea...
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Vicky
This is really gorgeous Brenda. Love the colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have a cold and hope it goes really soon. I'm hoping to avoid one as my daughter has just gone down with a nasty one and is coughing as I type this!
Thanks for your comment on my canvas, I'm really loving doing something a bit more permanent.
xx
Wow gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletelove that Tarassaco flowers... and lovely colours too...
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Sadia
Its gorgeous, perfect colour combination. No wonder you have a cold mrs, you need to slow down, take a breather lol.
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Hi Brenda - I can't be;ieve hw much I've missed this last week or so - I really must try to get back into blog hopping. They are all great but I really really love the one with the MS trellis pinch down the side edge.
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping OK. I look forward to seeing the crew from Sir Stampalot at the NEC.
Beryl xx
hi hun once again brilliant card stunning detail and adore the image,hope you soon feel better hun look after yourself hugs cheryl xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, love the stamps you've used and the colours are wonderful.
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Tracy x
questa card รจ meravigliosa!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, sorry to hear you've got a cold, hope you feel better soon. I love this card, the image and the colours you've used are just perfect! Linda x
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning card! I love it! Lovely colour combo - a bit like those kaisercraft DPs we bought. That stamp is lovely! Perhaps I should put my leaf flourish away and get out my Stampendous P107 whilst you are giving it a rest!!!
ReplyDeletePS you aren't hyper, hun, just delightfully enthusiastic, and of course I can cope with you!
Very beautiful Brenda. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Bren hope yr feeling better soon (sniffles) lol card is yum love the stamp too!
ReplyDeleteLove Dawn xx
Hi Brenda, what a beautiful card. I love the colours and the paper.
ReplyDeleteLove Cherie
This is such a lovely card. The colors are great.
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous, such beautiful work.
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Debby
I adore those stamps and the colours are fabulous! Sun splitting the sky in Scotland today - not often we can say that! Hope you are feeling more like yourself soon - Take care Cheers Claire x
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, wow love that colour scheme its my favourite colour. And your card is stunning those Hero Art stamps are so beautiful, I really ought to dig mine out. With love and hugs Shirleyxx
ReplyDeletelovely card Brenda,lovin the sentiment! xx jo xx
ReplyDeleteGreat colors on this one Brenda. I really like how you threaded the ribbon through the buttons ... that's a great detail! Hope you feel better soon, I'll be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteJo xx
Hi Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove this, gorgeous card, great layout and the colours fab!!
Hope your cold doesn't hang around too long:)
Anne x
Lovely card,Brenda!Fabulous colours!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon!
Hugs,Kari :o)
a really gorgeous card Brenda, love the colours and button flower centers. I'm afraid the sun went in and I walked to walk in cloud. janex
ReplyDeleteme again hope your cold gets better Bob and I have had one for over a week, very chesty now. bring on the nice weather. janex
ReplyDeletegorgeous!! Love all the sponging you have done and the buttons in the centre of the flowers! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful!!!! Love the colors and the sentiment is lovely!
ReplyDeleteTake care of that cold!!!! Hugs to you!!!
Love this card Brenda the colours are lush and
ReplyDeleteand the image is fab.
louise xx
FANTASTIC!!!!! Love the color and the stamp!!!! Very pretty...
ReplyDeleteHere is a link for the easter basket.
Hope, this helps...
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easterbasket/
what a beautiful card, hope your feeling better soon x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. Love the image which pops from the card and the fabulous sentiment. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove, Pat xx
Stunning card, and again with beautiful art work.
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issy
Gorgeous card! Love these colours!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. These colors and so yummy together.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!!! Have you thought about entering this for the current colour challenge over at the Play Date Cafe, just hit the links on my blog for more details :o)
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