Hi peeps, what gloomy weather here in the Fens, not sure if its the same all over but I'm not much liking what the weather forecast promises for later this week. Time for my three months winter break in the Caribbean me thinks...........I wish...........I can but dream.
Getting decent photos has been pretty impossible today, I even took my cards into the office in the hope I could take a couple if we got a glimmer of sun, but no such luck. So apols in advance for the poor picture quality.
There seems to be a distinct blue feel to Christmas this year and although it's not a colour I use a great deal, I quite like what I came up with for a couple of challenge with the blue theme.
Both cards have been made in the same way using Penny Black 2800K Sound of Snow, but one is intended for a man whilst the other is a bit more feminine. Before stamping I created a background by simply dragging a distress inkpad across a piece of card, in this case Tim Holtz broken china, then the image stamped with versafine black and embossed with detail clear.
Both cards have been made in the same way using Penny Black 2800K Sound of Snow, but one is intended for a man whilst the other is a bit more feminine. Before stamping I created a background by simply dragging a distress inkpad across a piece of card, in this case Tim Holtz broken china, then the image stamped with versafine black and embossed with detail clear.
The box, not that you would really know from the picture !
The larger background piece has been stamped all over using Hero Arts CG229 Classic Holly with versamark, embossed with detail clear then distressed with TH broken china and stormy sky. I gave the edges a think paining of Windsor and Newton silver acrylic pain then heated to make it bubble. The same sentiment added to both, flowers (I coloured these with the same inks and silver) and punched holly on one and just the holly and a couple of bells on the other. I also made a box for one, but the picture is pretty appalling. These cards are for the following challenges:
Midnight Madness - Sketch (I went with the simple one and added a few bits so hope it's OK)
Pollycraft - Feeling Blue
Wild Orchid - Blue Christmas
Cards for Men - Christmas (the second blue card)
Incy Wincy - Blue and White
My second card is a really simple one using some DP from stash punched with Martha Stewart double loop round the page, some flowers, pearls, punched leaves and a sentiment tag using Penny Black 4075F For the Stars. This card is for the following challenges:
Paper Playtime - Thank You
Stamp Something - Thanks
47 comments:
Oh my Brenda, so gorgeous, both of them! but I really love the first, simply stunning!!!
Gloomy day here too Brenda, been like night all day, oh for a bit of sunshine!
We've had the sun today, Brenda which lifts the spirits now end although it's been chilly. The forecast sounds interesting doesn't it and we're not even in December yet!!! I'll share that Carribbean dream with you!!
Your Christmas cards are stunning. I love the deer in the woods. I saw a penny black stamp very similar to that at the Harrogate show but had run out of pennies, maybe next year!!! It certainly makes a gorgeous card.
The holly is beautiful too. So simple and elegant.
Your paint technique is very interesting. I shall have to give that a go.
Keep warm
Hugs Lisax
Hi Brenda
if you have a 3 month break in the Caribbean, c an I come with you?!!!!!
I ADORE the first card. It is stunning, elegant and every other positive word I can think of
Hope you are well and keeping warm
Hugs Sarah x
Me Again. Just realised card 2 not the same but similar. that one is stunning too!
Sarah x
Mmmmm sublime Brenda, your work is allways inspiering. love the painted edges and the blue!!!
The green card is very romantic I think!!
Have a great thuesday!
Hugs Lina
Hi Brenda, Beautiful cards! I love the blue Christmas cards.
It has been much the same here today. Cold and wet :-(
Lisa x
HI Brenda - can i come with you for 3 months lol
Love those blue cards .,, the holly with bells looks fab
Love the sentiment on the 3rd one ... when i was single and looking for a man lol.. my Aunt used to say reach for the moon and you might find a star along the way .. and you know what i think i did lol
Lisa ;)
Ohhh Brenda this blue scene Xmas card is awesome I couldnt bear to give it away..LOL
love the clean & simple style to the second one & the sentiment is great..
BTW weve had hail showers on the N./east coast brrrr. cold too.
smiles Christine xx
Wow.... Brenda
both cards are gorgeous!!!
Hugs Gisela
Brenda, your cards are smashing. I love the colours on the deer-scapes and the embellishments make the cards 'male' & 'female'. I also love the richness of the colours in the thanks card - nice and autumn-y. Sun was shining on Merseyside but it was bloomin' cold - I'd rather be in the fens - its more picturesque than industrial! Hazel x
Hi Brenda, wow that first card is stunning, I love what youve done not only with the image but the edges are fabulous.
The second card might be simple (your words) but its really effective and bright and pretty, the flowers are gorgeous.
The weather has been quite kind here today but it feels a bit icy in the wind. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx
Oh B. they're gorgeous. love the image really beautiful
Hugz Fleur xXx
Don't think I've seen that PB stamp think its wonderful. Love blue and white at this time of year even if it does make things feel colder LOL
Hope you are all tucked up and warm xx Zoe
Gorgeous cards Brenda, I have to say I'm in a 'blue' mood at the moment too. Think my Broken China will need replacing soon ! Sue C x
So lovely, Brenda, even with the gloomy light for photography! It was sunny here for a while, but I think that's probably it for the week! Hope they got the forecast wrong this time, for sure!
sorry you said carribbean and I immediate thought of johnny depp and the pirates movie! *goes off into dreamland* LOL
LOVE the icy blue and silver of the top one, really cool!
Awesome sentiment and punch used on the second too, great flowers!
Oh Brenda, bad light or not your card is stunning! Love the soft shades you have used ;-)
Weather has been blooming freezing here and we are forcast snow this week... that's something to look forward to (not)
We also have a blue and white theme over on Incy Wincy this week if you would like to join in there ;-)
Sarah x
Gorgeous cards Brenda. Love the image in the first too and how you added the silver paint, very effective. The third one is so beautifully punched, love the floral paper.
Pinky
hi brenda this really caught my eye,,what a stunning card absoloutly love it hugs sassy
All three stunning, Brenda! I am loving those blue ones - gorgoeus stamps! Not long till we see you again, hopefully. I remember there was the threat of snow when we came to the Demo day last year!
Beautiful cards Brenda...love all the holly.
Another new PB image - haven't seen that one before Brenda. Love the icy feel to the 1st two cards and the pretty cottage feel to the last one.
Love Lynda xxx
oh wow hun what a feast for the eyes these are all simply stunning each,and everyone,hugs cheryl xxxxx
Two fab cards Brenda. Love the way you've added just a touch of colour to the background with the distress ink and the snow scene stamp is gorgeous. Also really like the sentiment on the second card.
Beryl xx
Stunning cards dear...
the first one is so smart... Your style is always so elegant, I love your projects!
hugs
Sadia
Hi Brenda, I'm drooling here - so beautiful cards!
Never seen that PB image either, is a beauty.
And it's very challenging time to take photos.
The third card is so lovely too.
It's snowing and cold wind here,
but I send warm thoughts to you;-))m
Love your gorgeous cards Brenda especially the first one its stunning.
luv
Debby
OM, this is very pretty Brenda, love all your creations...
Hi Brenda,
I love the first card,it's gorgeous...and the second one with the box and the holly is beautiful..th third one is just as lovely I love the sentiment and the punched border..How do you find the time to make all these gorgeous cards and projects...
Mandy xx
Beautiful work! The first one really grabbed my attention with the gorgeous blue and silver. The embossing looks amazing!
Brenda I'm loving the blue& silver card it 'lush'
Love Dawn xx
What great cards! Love the intricacy. You do beautiful work. Thanks so much for playing with us this week at Paper Playtime :)
michelle
Wow, I love your blue Christmas cards, they are stunning. Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men, good luck with the challenge xxx
Love this blue cards!! They are very lovely!! Nice flowers too!
Such a pretty card Brenda.It is lovely to see your work at MTTCC this week and I hope you share your work with us again soon x
Brenda another couple of beautiful cards. Loving the first one it looks just like a photo rather than a stamped image. Hugs Nicola xx
Heloo Brenda - this is so fabulous! I love the soft colours and the blue hue! So elegant! Thank you for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week - we appreciate you support! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team
beautiful cards, the first one is full of winter magic. Bet you have snow now, my Neice has in s Yorkshire.
stay warm. janex
Lovely Cards Brenda! Know what you mean - we are forecast for snow at the weekend - it's certainly looks possible. Wrap up warm! Cheers Claire x
Adorable christmas cards. Thanks for Playing with us at Cards for Men. Good luck on the challenge. Happy Crafting. Hugs, Patricia
Your cards are just exquisite. Fabulous work. Great job with the sketch. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
Bear Hugs,
Carol
Midnight Madness Design Team
Beautiful cards....love the image and what you've done with it on the blue card...thanks for joining us this week at Pollycraft.
Take care
San x
Gorgeous cards! I love the flowers. TFS @ PPT, Sandra
What a beautiful Christmas card. I simply love the wonderful winter scene. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Midnight Madness!
Denise
MMDT
Oh my, these are both just so beautiful! I love the stunning blue and silver on the first! WOW!! Thanks so much for playing this week in the midnight madness sketch challenge! Hugs!!
Connie
MMSCDT
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