Thursday 7 October 2010

Moonlight madness



When I saw the new challenge at Scrapbook Sisters Card this week it was a must............you know me.......any opportunity to incorporate a moon somewhere into my work. So two for the price of one, a full moon and a crescent moon.

But before I move on to how I made my cards I want to say "La ringrazio molto" to Sadia and "Thank you" to Sandra for passing awards on to me this week. You all know I've got a rotten track record passing them on so I would like to say it's for all my lovely blog friends, please accept with my love.........I'm sure this is not what the rules say........but when did I ever follow rules ?


Both are stamped with Stayzon onto masked and brayered backgrounds, the fairy one using the centre colours of Big and Juicy Happy Birthday and the Santa one using Adirondack eggplant.

The fairy Sweet Pea Midnight Waiting has been coloured with the same B&J ink pad and Aquamarkers and the wings liberally glittered......as all good fairy should be. The DP is October Afternoon, flowers from stash and the sentiment computer generated. This cards is for the following challenges:

Scrapbook Sisters - Full Moon
Creative Inspirations - Birthday theme
Everybody Art - Sketch

The house stamp on the Santa scene is Art Impressions V1562 which has been lightly coloured with Tim Holtz inks and the rooftops glittered with Judikins snow glitter. Santa is Magenta 02045-6 stamped with Adirondack eggplant and some punched snowflakes to decorate. This card is for the following challenges:

Anything Goes - Christmas has come early
Glitterbabes - Anything goes


And one final share using a favourite Penny Black stamp............well yes I know, I love them all........Penny Black 4078K Reach for the Starts and the matching sentiment 4057F. The image is coloured with Copics and decoupaged, the DP is Magnolia, the border Martha Steward doily lace trim and a rose made from the same DP with punched leaves. This card is for the following challenges:

CRAFT - Shaped card
Cute Card Thursday - Make your own

52 comments:

CraftyC said...

Your cards are all gorgeous Brenda. Beautiful backgrounds and a lovely combination of colours and pretty embellishments!
Clairex

Larisa said...

Love the first card a lot!!! Love these images)) Good job!

PinksyDoodles said...

Wow! These cards are amazing. I LOVE the Christmas card and the PB card is adorable!
Hugs, Clare x

Theresa's Studio said...

Love your shaped card. Good luck on the challenge.

Jacee said...

So gorgeous Brenda, can't choose a fave I always love all of your cards.

mckinkle said...

Well done on your lovely award Brenda!

What beautiful cards you are sharing with us today, the turquoise shades of the fantasy card are stunning.
Your moonlit sky is stunning, I really really need to try to master that technique as it looks so beautiful but my favourite just has to be the beautiful little girl reaching for the stars! She is just perfect and in lovely rich warm shades too.

Have a lovely week,
Keryn x

Unknown said...

Really love what you have created for C.R.A.F.T Challenge this week.

Good Luck,

Kerry (GDT OCT)

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hi Brenda. Your cards are all so gorgeous, as they always are. You are so super-talented and make the most wonderful creations. Happy crafting.
With love, Sandra xx

Julie said...

Your cards as always are so beautiful,I so love the image you used on your cresent moon card. Thankyou for entering this weeks challenge at Scrapbook Sisters with your full moon card. Maybe you should do a "Total Eclipse" card next lol! or just eat Jaffa cakes,(Hope you're on my wavelength so I dont appear to be barking mad) Have a great day,Julie.x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

They are fab Brenda! Can't choose between them, love the moons and the girl reaching out is gorgeous.

The chocolate features from your trip were stunning, they must be tricky to assemble.

Hugs
Maarit

craftymum said...

Oh Brenda. So many gorgeous cards.. I love your Sweet Pea card. I have just made a few of them and will be posting them soon.
Hope you are well
Love sarah x

Mervi said...

Your cards are gorgeous!
My stiching was so awful, but i posted the card anyway, the sketch was so great;-))m

lisa said...

Three gorgeous cards as always. I'd be hard pushed to pick a favourite but it'd probably be Santa over the rooftops. I love how you've coloured that one.
It can't still be raining in the fens today. Don't tell me you haven't got this beautiful sunshine today. I'll blow some your way if not!!
Thank you for your very kind cakey comments. It must be so frustrationg not to be able to do things you enjoy, my Mum can't do it anymore either because of her arthritis in her hands.
Hope you are feeling well today.
hugs Lisax

pinky said...

Just gorgeous you rule breaker!! Funny when I saw that challenge with the moon theme I thought of you right away and what a great job you have done.
Pinky

Fliss said...

Gorgeous cards all Brenda and I particularly like the sleigh one as the town below looks really stunning in contrast to the rest of the colouring.
xx

D said...

Stunning cards :)

Anonymous said...

Hi luvy...Long time but you knew it couldn't last...lol
Love all these cards Brenda...the first two so much...but honestly the last has the edge. I just love the way she's reaching out...a bit like me right now.
x
Vicky

Francesca said...

What wonderful creations Brenda
Hugs
Francesca

Sally H said...

Both so beautiful! Great moons too!

Unknown said...

Nice to see you hun it really must be so difficult for you I hope at least your feeling better your work doesn't look any worse for wear ;0)

loving the moons very atmospheric

Love Dawn xx

carol said...

wow lovely shaped card, fab image too, thanks for playing along with C.R.A.F.T. challenge this week, x carol

Danni said...

These are all so gorgeous! thanks for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

Kathie ~ Beary Wishes said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Brenda. Its so pretty.
Thanks for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week.
Kathie xx

ileana said...

Gorgeous cards, Brenda!
Thanks for playing at Glitterbabe´s challenge this week and sharing a wonderful glittery creation with us! Hugs,

Sadilla said...

Hi dear!
I didn't know you speaks a bit of italian! :) Good! :))
your cards are lovely, the easel one is so nice! :)
hugs
Sadia

chris said...

Hi Brenda. such AMAZING cards love them all so much but especialyy love the bottom one its so scrummy. hugs chris xx

Nicola said...

Great cards all very stunning. Hugs Nicola xx

PatR said...

Awesome cards again Brenda, love them all.
xx

Kathy Bradley said...

I love each of your cards, but especially the fairy - she is outstanding.

Stef H said...

brenda! these are totally stunning! thank you so much for joining us at glitterbabe's challenge.

hugs :)

Kat said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. I love them all. I've been so busy I haven't had time to catch up with my favourite blogs. I've managed to have a quick catch up with some of your previous posts too. What lovely cards you make. I think we all wish we had more time to craft!

Kat xx

Anonymous said...

HEY Brenda!!!

Well these are all gorgeous, as ever!

Beautiful sweet peat and love the santa village and sleigh, so perfect!

and that 3d girl with the bunnies is darling!

cheryl said...

oh wow brenda hun what can I say that has not already been said just wow,stunning each and everyone just eye candy hugs cheryl xxxxxxx

Annette said...

Brenda, gorgeous calls, all! I love that Penny Black stamp & you've showcased her so well on your lovely card. Thanks for joining us at the CRAFT Challenge this week.

Caroline said...

WOW lovely work, thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations xx

debby4000 said...

Oh WOW Brenda these are stunning.
luv
Debby

Trimgym said...

Great shaped card, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us next week.

Jo and Tigerlover.

Kay Carley said...

Such beautiful cards Brenda - I love all three of them. xx

Tracy said...

Such wonderful creations, and I seem to have missed some gorgeous creations.

Sorry I have not visited for a while, as you know I have been badly for about a fortnight and have got behind on my blogging. And I have now lost my dashboard, that Mr Blogger Grrrrr.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Michelle VP said...

Such beautiful cards! I love the first fairy one with those soft colors and sparkly green wings. :) Thanks for stamping with us at Flutterby Wednesday this week. :)

Merry said...

More amazing cards Brenda. You always use such fantastic images and papers.

Linapyssel said...

Hi amazin Branda!! Don´t see how you do it...three cards as lovelly as theese in one day...need to get my speed up!!! I´ll be crafting allday tomorrow...the boys are going swimming with dad!!! they are having a great time and I get to get down with my papers with out changing diepers or whiping up a spilled glass...lugsurious for a mum!!!!
Many hugs Lina

Sue U said...

Hi Brenda, fabulous cards, love how you have done the Santa card, great interpretation of our theme this week at the Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge Sue xx

Rose said...

Gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at C.R.A.F.T.

Rose x

angelwhispers said...

What fab cards just love them all!! Thanks for joining us over at Anything Goes Love Chanelle xxx

Juls said...

so cute! Loving the shape of this card, and the dimension you have created! Hugs Juls

Sarah said...

Ooohhh yet more gorgeous beauties, you've been busy of late, love all your makes xxx

Gem said...

fantastic shaped card Brenda! Thanks for taking the time to join in this weeks Shaped Cards challenge over at C.R.A.F.T! Gemma :)

CarlaKH said...

Gorgeous cards....and that Penny black one is sooo cute! Love the papers and the sweet image. Thanks for joining us at C.R.A.F.T Challenge this week!

Tina said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the coloring and glitter! Thanks for joining us at Glitterbabe's challenge!

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Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Both are gorgeous! Thanks for joining at Glitterbabes!