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Monday 11 October 2010

Autumnal flowers and reminders


Happy Monday everyone, hope you all had a good weekend.

A quick reminder that there are Autumn themes on to go at both Sir Stampalot and Penny Black at Allsorts Challenges and there some great prizes up for grabs so do pop over and take a peek.


Two shares today, the first one an Anniversary card made for an order. I stamped Hero Arts S5316 Silhouette Grass using Tim Holtz frayed burlap in the background, then overstamped with Penny Black 4042K Daisy Fields inked with Tim Holtz wild honey and sage and misted with water before stamping. The DP is My Minds Eye which I also used to make the flower using TH tattered floral die and spritzing liberally with Glimmer Mist pearl before giving a good scrunch. I distressed the edges of the main piece with wild honey and added some lace, punched leaves and butterfly and pearls. This card is for the following challenges:

Secret Crafter - Distressing
Paper Playtime - Main Colour Orange


My second card had a background created with masking tape and Brilliance inks, spritzed with Glimmer Mist dazzling diamonds. After removing the masking tape I stamped Penny Black 3932K Japanese Maple with versafine sepia and embossed with detail clear. I stamped Penny Black 3857H Footnote down the spine side of the card and a sentiment Hero Arts C4406 and added some eyelets and cord. This is for the following challenges:

Cards for Men - Happy Birthday
Crazy 4 Challenges - Happy Birthday
Lets Ink it Up - Halloween Colours
Paper Sundaes - Change of Season (Autumn)
Penny Black Saturday - 2 or more PB images
Lots to Do - Oriental (not sure if the Japanese Maple is pushing it too far, count me out if it is girls, I won't have a hissy fit !!)


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61 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 October 2010 at 13:46

    fabulous cards Brenda, love your stampwork and colours!

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  2. PinksyDoodles11 October 2010 at 15:05

    Wow - amazing cards Brenda. I am totally blown away by the top card.
    Hugs, Clare x

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  3. chris11 October 2010 at 15:06

    Both such fabulous cards.if only I could have a go at those amazing prizes!!!

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  4. Natacha11 October 2010 at 15:12

    Wow what beautiful cards!! The top card took my over the top! Great job

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  5. Cecelia11 October 2010 at 15:33

    Both of these cards are just beautiful! Love it!

    Hugs
    Cecelia B

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  6. craftymum11 October 2010 at 15:33

    Great cards Brenda, especially the first one.
    Thanks for the info about where i might get all that card I need( Stampalot). As soon as I get some time I will give Janice a ring
    Love Sarah X

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  7. Kari11 October 2010 at 15:49

    Gorgeous card,Brenda!The lace on the first one is stunning,I love laces too ;o)
    Beautiful flower!
    It`s too bad you don`t have lace`s in the UK...I love to use it :)

    Have a great evening :)

    Hugs,Kari :)

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  8. Mel11 October 2010 at 16:17

    These are beautiful. Mel xxx

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  9. Juls11 October 2010 at 16:19

    absolutley gorgeous cards!!!! adore the first one, so beautiful and romantic!!!! stunning, love it! Hugs Juls

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  10. Mervi11 October 2010 at 16:28

    They both are great Brenda! I think both have also an oriental touch, great technigues, have to try the masking tape thing someday...
    Hugs;-))m

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  11. Francesca11 October 2010 at 17:25

    Both cards are fab hun , I love the colours
    Hugs
    francesca

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  12. Claire11 October 2010 at 17:38

    Brenda, your cards are always stunning and these are no exception - love the brilliance background on the second one, so effective!!
    Thanks for joining us at LIIU, good luck and hope to see you next time too :-)
    Claire

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  13. martina's kaartjes11 October 2010 at 18:07

    pretty stylfull cards !!
    great job,
    greetings, martina
    x

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  14. Fiona11 October 2010 at 18:18

    this is lovely..great choice of DP. Thanks for joining us at Paper sundaes this week.

    Fi

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  15. mckinkle11 October 2010 at 18:26

    Stunning cards Brenda I especially love the autumnal leaves on the anniversary card. Tres chic!

    Keryn x

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  16. Silli11 October 2010 at 18:45

    OM Brenda, I love your card, love the colors, love the flowers! awesome!

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  17. Jacee11 October 2010 at 18:49

    Beautiful cards Brenda, the first one is fabulous, absolutly gorgeous!

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  18. Nicola11 October 2010 at 19:01

    Brenda both these cards are stunning. I love them. Hugs Nicola xx

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  19. Curly11 October 2010 at 19:15

    Hi Brenda
    Beautiful distressing, both card are stunning , thanks for joining us at SC: 104 Distressing challenge, Good luck, Hugs Bridget ;) x. SCSC DT

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  20. Zoechaos11 October 2010 at 19:17

    Another masterclass of ideas and techniques fantastic cards, the tearing on the first and the masking on the second such clever ideas. xx Zoe

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  21. Craftnut11 October 2010 at 20:27

    Wowee - both are beautiful - i love them! Tracy x

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  22. Fliss11 October 2010 at 20:44

    Really gorgeous cards Brenda and the colours you've used are just gorgeous. Very clever background on the second one too and might have to pinch your idea and give it a go!
    xx

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  23. Cynthia Schelzig11 October 2010 at 21:02

    Gorgeous piece...lovely!

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  24. Hannapanna11 October 2010 at 21:29

    This is stunning. I love the images, they look like they have been painted. Gorgeous. Take care. Hugs Hanna

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  25. Zoechaos11 October 2010 at 21:41

    LOL just seen your link to Lots to do! well it is an oriental plant so cannot see why it should not count LOL Thank you then for joinig us at Lots to do. xx Zoe

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  26. nnalorac11 October 2010 at 21:51

    Amazing cards Brenda, adore the top card so beautiful.nnalorac.xx

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  27. Asia King (aka Joanna K)11 October 2010 at 21:55

    Stunning card, beautiful stamping and masking...absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at LIIU and good luck! ;)

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  28. Tracy11 October 2010 at 21:55

    Gorgeous creations, Love them both. The flower on the first card is divine.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  29. Merry11 October 2010 at 22:10

    Wonderful cards Brenda....love that masking tape technique in the second card. And really love how you put together the flower on the first card.

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  30. SYLVIA-ANNE11 October 2010 at 22:11

    Two classy and elegant cards Brenda - love your masking tape technique on the second one. Both stamped images are fabulous.
    Hope you are well.
    Hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  31. Neet11 October 2010 at 22:17

    It is still a beautiful card whether it complies with the Asian theme or not - love it!

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  32. Lisa Jane11 October 2010 at 22:19

    Two more beautiful autumnal cards . I love the design of the first one
    Lisa ;)

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  33. cheryl11 October 2010 at 23:25

    oh wow brenda hun these really are amazing cards simply stunning,hugs cheryl xxx

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  34. France Ringuette12 October 2010 at 01:49

    Stunning cards ! Thanks for playing in our Paper Sundaes Challenge!

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  35. Sharon12 October 2010 at 02:28

    These are just beautiful! Love them!!! Thanks for playing in paper with us at Paper Playtime!! :)

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  36. Chrissy D12 October 2010 at 02:54

    Gorgeous card!

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  37. KarenB12 October 2010 at 03:52

    These are both beautiful, but I particularly love the first one. The red is devine.

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  38. debby400012 October 2010 at 09:09

    Brenda these are gorgeous, but my fave has to be the first one.
    luv
    Debby

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  39. Nikbee12 October 2010 at 10:12

    Gorgeous cards. I love the flower on the top one.

    Nikki x

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  40. mommabear12 October 2010 at 10:27

    Fabulous card I love the autumn colours xx Thanke you for sharing with LTD challenge this week Alison

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  41. Jaqi12 October 2010 at 11:46

    Both are beautiful cards my favourite is the first one too

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  42. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)12 October 2010 at 15:35

    Hi Brenda, hope your doing ok. I'm back from my little blog break. Loving your stunning Autumn cards. janex

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  43. Janis Lewis12 October 2010 at 15:48

    Pretty! Thanks for playing with us at Paper Playtime. :) Janis

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  44. pinky12 October 2010 at 16:04

    Two gorgeous cards Brenda. I am always afraid to buy stamps like those as I just wouldn't know how to use them probably. You certainly can!!
    Pinky

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  45. CraftyC12 October 2010 at 17:10

    Both gorgeous cards Brenda. I do love the colours and big bloom on the first one!
    Clairexx

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  46. lisa12 October 2010 at 17:13

    Two cards brimming with Autumn colours, Brenda. They are both stunning.
    Are you getting the sunshine today. We have been really lucky and it's been beautiful this afternoon.
    hugs Lisax

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  47. Unknown12 October 2010 at 18:15

    Stunning cards, love the simplicity of the design, fab stamping. Thanks for playing along at LIIU, good luck. Cheers Suzanne

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  48. Agnieszka M12 October 2010 at 18:18

    Your card is stunning. I love it ( stamp and your haloween colours).
    Thank you for joining us at Lets Ink It Up this time. Good Luck!
    Hugs, Agnieszka

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  49. Jane (Carroll's Creations)12 October 2010 at 18:21

    Beautiful distressing

    Thanks for joining us on SCSC :)

    Hugs Jane x
    SCSC DT

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  50. Alice12 October 2010 at 19:04

    I love both of them, especially the first one! what a beautiful work!
    Alice

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  51. Dragonlady12 October 2010 at 21:36

    Hi Brenda

    What absolutely gorgeous cards. Thank you for sharing at Let's Ink It Up.

    Hug sAli x

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  52. Beryl12 October 2010 at 23:21

    Hi Brenda - so glad I got a chance to see these two. They are both fab and the maple leaf stamp is one I've been promising myself for ages. I will get it one day. Love the stripy background too.
    Beryl xx

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  53. Diane Gilbert13 October 2010 at 02:13

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL! Love the torn edge along the bottom! Thanks for playing along with 'Our Creative Corner' sketch challenge this week!

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  54. Kath Stewart13 October 2010 at 07:00

    gorgeous cards brenda...great use of your images ...thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC...hugs kath xxxx

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  56. crafty creations15 October 2010 at 13:00

    Beuatiful cards Brenda and yes it ceertainly does fit in with the Lotstodo Challenge thanks so much for taking part x Hilda

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  57. Sandy Ang15 October 2010 at 20:06

    Love the stamping and choice of colours on your cards

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  58. Helen15 October 2010 at 20:44

    Beautiful cards!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

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  59. 365 Days of Cricut15 October 2010 at 23:56

    WOw this is so cool I love your masking technique TFS at PPT!
    Sandra

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  60. Nannieflash21 October 2010 at 16:55

    I cannot believe that no one has been to comment on your gorgeous card, I do so apologise for this. I think as always your work is stunning. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the challenge. With hugs Shirleyxxx

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  61. Kendra21 October 2010 at 20:25

    Great background idea with the masking tape! Love it! Thanks for playing at Let's Ink It Up!

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