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Monday 29 August 2011

A Passion for Stamps


Hello peeps, how's everyone doing ?

The weather this weekend has certainly been pretty typical for British Bank Holiday hasn't it, but it's provided the perfect opportunity for some crafting without the pull of the garden. We had a bit of a bash yesterday for the girls birthday which is actually today and tonight we are going to Jamie Olivers Italian restaurant in Cambridge as an extension to the birthday celebrations, so really looking forward to that.

Ruth at A Passion for Stamps has created some lovely new floral images so I have been having a little play. The one above is a Nasturtium and I have coloured it with Aquamarkers in the traditional orange colours that we used to have in the garden, some DP from stash that matched rather well and a border cut with Spellbinder Fleur de Lis.


My second share is using the new Thistle and I just love this one and of course I had to colours do it in purples, again with Aquamarkers, although I know you can get hybrid varieties in other colours nowadays. I embossed the two panels with a cuttlebug die adn some corners using Spellbinders Parisien accents.



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45 comments:

  1. Always with a Sentiment29 August 2011 at 14:03

    Hello Brenda. Hope you are keeping well and looking after yourself.
    Your cards are brilliant as always. Gorgeous images and always finished to perfection. Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xxxx

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  2. Annette Allen29 August 2011 at 14:05

    wow beautiful cards... love the coloring.

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  3. Helen29 August 2011 at 14:08

    Love the thistle stamp - and your colouring. Have a great day. (will whisper it but I think it's going to be a good season...lol! )

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  4. Debbie29 August 2011 at 14:12

    Gorgeous cards Brenda....beautiful thistle stamp.
    Debbie x

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  5. Dragonlady29 August 2011 at 14:39

    Beautiful cards Brenda, you show off these stamps to perfection.

    Hugs Ali x

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  6. MashaMis29 August 2011 at 14:58

    Очень красивые открытки))

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  7. Nikbee29 August 2011 at 15:11

    Gorgeous cards Brenda. I love the thistle one and the colours are wonderful.
    I hope you all have a lovely meal.
    Nikki x

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  8. Crafty Loops29 August 2011 at 15:16

    Brenda these cards are really beautiful. Hope you have a fantastic night at Jamie Olivers restaurant. Lee xx

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  9. Unknown29 August 2011 at 15:18

    These are stunning Brenda, always so elegant and classy, love them both. Enjoy your meal tonight xxx

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  10. Eemeli29 August 2011 at 15:21

    Lovelovelove your coloring! Both cards are just amazing ^^
    Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

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  11. Josie060229 August 2011 at 15:26

    Love both of the cards! The first one is especially stunning!

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  12. Mandy's Magnolia cards29 August 2011 at 16:03

    Beautiful cards!
    greetings, Mandy

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  13. Lisa Jane29 August 2011 at 16:20

    oh these are so pretty.i love the lilac thistle card ..
    Lisa x

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  14. Lynda29 August 2011 at 16:41

    Two beautiful images and your cards are as fabulous as ever.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  15. Anonymous29 August 2011 at 16:46

    Hi Brenda
    both cards are beautiful, I love the shape on the first card.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  16. Crafting Queen29 August 2011 at 17:01

    Two beautiful cards, have a great time! :)

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  17. Jacee29 August 2011 at 17:04

    Another two smashers Brenda, gorgeous work!
    Hugs Jacee

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  18. SYLVIA-ANNE29 August 2011 at 17:10

    Two beautiful floral cards Brenda - your colouring is fabulous.
    Hope you all have a super evening - hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  19. Lau W29 August 2011 at 17:13

    So delicate cards, love them !
    xxx

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  20. Nicola29 August 2011 at 18:05

    Stunning cards based on those gorgeous flower images from A Passion for Stamps! Gorgeous details and designs too
    Love Nicola xxx

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  21. Crea Astrid29 August 2011 at 18:13

    What a beautiful flowercards. I love the colors you used. The easelcard is nice.

    Hugs Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

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  22. Vicky29 August 2011 at 18:19

    Two gorgeous cards Brenda...and so beautifully coloured too...

    have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

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  23. PatR29 August 2011 at 19:22

    Two gorgeous cards again Brenda. Lovely images so beautifully coloured.
    Have a good evening. xx

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  24. Esther29 August 2011 at 20:04

    Yummy cards Brenda - I have so many flower stamps but still find more to add to my wish list...that thistle is definately one of them, gorgeous ! Esther xx

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  25. Kat29 August 2011 at 20:41

    Gorgeous cards Brenda. Love your new stamps. Lovely images and beautifully coloured. Hope you had a lovely meal.

    Take care,

    Kat xx

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  26. Paula (PEP)29 August 2011 at 20:47

    Icannot choose between these - I love the unusual Nasturtium image in the traditional colours & the thistle is just a classic. Super using different butterflies to embellish each one & I love the stylish use of colours in the layering.
    Paula (PEP)
    Hope you have a lovely time out for the meal.

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  27. AsilisA MaM29 August 2011 at 20:53

    amazing both cards - love their natural colouring scheme!

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  28. Bernie29 August 2011 at 21:04

    Oh Brenda they are both lovely. The first remindes me of my grandmother she always had lots of nasturtiums in her garden. You've colored them beautifully. As you did the thistle.
    Blessings Bernie

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  29. Ruth29 August 2011 at 21:22

    Sooo pretty!! Both are beautiful in their own way. You've done me proud again!! Thanks so much"
    Hope you enjoy your evening at Jamies..I'm jealous :) Ruth x

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  30. Kim.29 August 2011 at 21:24

    Gorgeous cards with pretty images which are coloured beautifully.
    Kim xXx

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  31. Iverova29 August 2011 at 21:50

    Postcards are just super! And a very cute picture! But more like the colors! Well done!

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  32. Tracy29 August 2011 at 22:10

    Hi brenda,
    Yep Thistles will always be purple to me, no Hybrids for me, gorgeous creation, there's scottish in my Mams side of the family and I always remember my Mam having a thistle kilt pin, so loving this card, bringing back memories.
    Love the first card too, the nestie shapes work so well with it.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  33. Linby29 August 2011 at 22:29

    Two gorgeous cards. Nice to see you colouring ;)
    Linbyx

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  34. Scrumplescrunch29 August 2011 at 22:32

    Hello Brenda
    Your flower cards are beautiful, I especially like the thistle, you have designed them very well using your dye-cuts.
    Smiles:)

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  35. Sally H29 August 2011 at 23:24

    Stunning cards, Brenda! I love them both.

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  36. Anniebee30 August 2011 at 04:11

    These cards are really pretty, Brenda! I love the thistle one and I'm a total sucker for dry embossing. Your coloring is very nice too.

    Hugs,
    Anniebee

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  37. Rufus30 August 2011 at 04:38

    Both are pretty, but the thistle is gorgeous!
    R/

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  38. *Successful*30 August 2011 at 06:30

    Very beautiful cards! Especially the second! Krasiyj color and mood!

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  39. Shirley30 August 2011 at 11:26

    two beautiful cards Brenda and I love the colours on both. I love the soft inked edges and wish I could get mine to look like yours.I am still at the beginner stage with inking and am progressing slowly.

    Shirley

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  40. Nannieflash30 August 2011 at 12:01

    Hi Brenday wow two fabulous cards I love the first one especially that image is gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  41. sallysbitz230 August 2011 at 13:42

    Both your cards are very pretty Brenda.

    I use promarkers but have not used aqua markers.
    Do I treat myself ? (again) Lol

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

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  42. MA-MI30 August 2011 at 14:27

    Lovely cards, spec. the 2nd. Nice motif and the chosen colours.

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  43. Paper L30 August 2011 at 20:33

    They're beautiful! Hugs, Laura

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  44. Lorraine31 August 2011 at 00:02

    hi huni these are beautiful and can i just apologise to you as on one of my posts i said 'finally' when i said about the birdcage die i hope you didn't think i was directing it at you i really would never do that i appriciate everything you have done for me and if i did offend you i am extremely sorry from the bottom of my heart i hope we are still friends xx

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  45. Merry2 September 2011 at 00:01

    Oh two more stunning cards...love the shape of the first image and wonderful image. Really love that thistle image and what you have done with it.

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