Good morning one and all, afraid I've been rather quiet this week and not even been able to get round my DT commenting. Had a burst blood vessel in my left eye, that led to a few tests and now I need to go in for some heart checks, so that's really clipping my wings.Anyhow, something more fun as it yours truly's turn to host the theme at Allsorts this week and I would like to see 'Lavender and Lace', sort of has a nice ring to it I thought. I kept thinking there was movie with that name, but I'm sure I am thinking of Arsenic and Old Lace.......similar I guess but less lethal !
And as Ruth's Cosmos flower is one of my favorite images, that had to be the one I used. I ran off the image once onto normal cardstock, then twice onto some lilac DP from stash. I masked the first image and stamped over with Hero Arts H2365 using TH Pumice Stone. When cutting out the images on the coloured paper, I cut the second slightly smaller to give more dimension when decoupaged. The frame is from the Nestie Fleur de Lis set and the little rose a Marianne die.
Two cards for me because typical me, I went into crafty mode before I navigated my mind, made a card following the theme then remembered my friend Ruth the artist behind A Passion for Stamps is our sponsor this week, so I could hardly forget to make a card using one of her lovely images, especially as I am lucky enough to be on her design team !!
And as Ruth's Cosmos flower is one of my favorite images, that had to be the one I used. I ran off the image once onto normal cardstock, then twice onto some lilac DP from stash. I masked the first image and stamped over with Hero Arts H2365 using TH Pumice Stone. When cutting out the images on the coloured paper, I cut the second slightly smaller to give more dimension when decoupaged. The frame is from the Nestie Fleur de Lis set and the little rose a Marianne die.
My second share uses Penny Black 3227K Hope was Born as the main image, I think this is such a beautiful Christmas verse and a card on it's own. The DP is from stash, but I have an inkling it might be Kaiser. The poinsettia and leaves are cut from one of the new Spellbinders Christmas die sets and I confess it's been pretty overworked this last few weeks. I usually stamp by poinsettias and cut out several to decoupage, so this set was a real must have and oh so quick by comparison. The colours non too good in this picture, but promise you it is lavender in the flesh.
Enjoy your weekend and thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful cards Brenda - the soft lavender shades are gorgeous. Love the flowers and all the wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your eye problem and I do hope everything goes well with the tests.
Sending {{{hugs}}} - Sylvia xxx
Beautiful. Especialy first card.
ReplyDeleteWow, Brenda! The first card is stunning! I'm amused!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your eye problems. Hope everything is going to be all right! Fingers crossed!
So sorry to hear about your eye, hope the test come back with good news. Love both cards, the designs and colours are just perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, stunning card and what a fab combo for the challenge! Hope all goes well. Ruby x
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations! I can not decide which I like more. I hope you recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful cards. Colors are such right and all goes so perfectly together!
ReplyDeleteBrenda I adore your lavender flowercard but also the cosmos flower. This are beautiful creations, I love them very much.
ReplyDeleteI hop that everythin will coming true with you and wish you a speedy recovery and strength.
Have a nice weekend and lovely greet
Marja
Both cards are superb, I love the dilicate colours :o)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your eye problem, I hope it is soon sorted.
Hugs, Jackie xx
WoooW Brenda! Beautiful cards! Teh first is my love! I love the colours! I wish you quick recovery!
ReplyDeleteHello Brenda. Stunning work as always. So beautiful and very delicate in every way, love them.
ReplyDeleteYou take care of yourself sweetie.
Love Sandra xxx
Two beautiful cards, Brenda - but I hope you are OK and your eye recovers soon and the heart tests come back good too. You don't do things by halve for sure! Take care.
ReplyDeleteVery, very beautiful cards/ I love such colors, but for me it's a real challenge to work with such colors! Your creations are unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteHi super combination lavender and lace ! They are both incredibly beautiful !! Kitty ;0)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your eye trouble and hope the tests are clear. The two cards are gorgeous - love the cosmos flower - you've given it real dimension. You could be thinking of Lavender and Old Lace - a novel by Mirtle Reed published a long time ago in 1902 - I think a film was made based on the book. I have the poinsettia die and it does make it much easier to produce lovely flowers. Take care, Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteTwo stunners there Brenda, love the soft colours and beautiful details. Hope you get all sorted with the tests, I'm sure it's just precautionary xxx
ReplyDeleteAll the best with those tests. There is a film - Ladies in Lavender - which is quite delightful & wholesome. Your decoupaging of the Cosmos is quite stunning & I love the little lace trim round your rose. The second is equally delightful & love how all the shapes flow into one another - your card shape echoed by both the lace & the poinsettia leaves.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself & hope you're feeling a bit better.
Paula (PEP)
Stunning cards Brenda, I love the colours in them both so I really must try to enter the challenge! I've ordered the poinsettia dies and I'm hoping they arrive at the beginning of the week. I think they'll be really useful. Love the sentiment on the second one, makes a lovely card with just some embellishments.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your eye problem. Hope you're on the mend now.
Take care,
Kat xx
there really gorgeous, love the colors and all the details, love it!!!
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Stunning cards Brenda, I love the gorgeous flower images. Ruth is an amazing artist. I hope everything goes well with your tests, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. Lee xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your eye trouble - hope it is ok soon. Where you also thinking of "The Lavender hill mob? film.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to cut a poinsettia in lilac-it's stunning, just love both cards as always.
Linbyx
Very beautiful card, colors are lovely!!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteWowww, what a beauties. The first one is my favourit.
ReplyDeleteHugs Astrid.
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Both cards are stunning, Brenda. I especially love the first one, those flowers are delicious.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you are under the weather and want to wish you the best of luck for your tests.
Take care
Hugs Lisax
Oh wow Brenda....two amazing cards. Such wonderful detail on both of them. I so hope all the tests are good for you and that your eye heals fast. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow two amazing cards! Love the color and all the lovely lace. You never disappoint. Hope all goes well with your eye and the tests.
ReplyDeleteBlessings Bernie
Gorgeous Brenda - I love Lavender (and lace)and have the perfect stamp to use for this challenge so hoping get time tomorrow - bit snowed under with a christmas card order and SA samples.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hope the tests go well..Esther xx
wow absolutely stunning huni xx
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! Love both of them :O)
ReplyDeleteOH Brenda sorry to hear about your eye, hope its not paining you!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile these are amazing cards, I hope you are OK xoxo
can't believe you created these beauties while having eye problems! Hope that all the test come back with good results and that the eye isn't hurting. Both of these are lovely in lavender (sorry couldn't resist!). Will be thinking of you this week with the rest of your tests!
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Two beautiful cards Brenda. I know I can always come to your blog for lots of inspiration.
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Очень изысканная красота открытки просто поразила! Замечательная работа!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I am new to your site and so glad that I found you! These are both so beautiful, love the flowers and the use of lace, so romantic and pretty.
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Crafty Hugs,
Pendra
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Stunning cards Brenda, such gorgeous shapes and attention to detail, love them both!
ReplyDeleteLove Nicola xxx
verry sweet! thanks for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI have fallen in love with this card №1 and in this color scale! Very elegantly!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on both these samples. Really very pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour card gives Awesome look.Specially its with my favorite color Lavendor which give a great stunning and extraordinary look to the card.Its outer designs are too good.
ReplyDeleteWOw, those cards are great! Sorry to hear about your eye, good luck with the doctor vicits!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!!Brenda I adore your lavender flowercard but also the cosmos flower! Wish you a speedy recovery and strength!
ReplyDeleteP.S.I apologize for my English.
hope all is well with you. wow; these are both gorgeous!! i love your shaped easel cards and now i have to check out the poinsettia dies. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! At you very interesting style, I anywhere such didn't see.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards!!! Especialy second!!!
ReplyDeletethe first card so sweet and softly=)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful colors=)))))
super! Lovle this colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card. Every thing looking amazing. I am so impressed by that. It design and decoration looking amazing. I really appreciate for your work.
ReplyDeleteThis is Fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my one of the favorite greeting card. it such a very beautiful. I impressed by that. It so easy for making. I make it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! Right colour choose in a card of flower. Thanks for sharing that card with detail. I like your work and design. Best wishes your work and success.
ReplyDeletelove your choice of colours and the crisp, clean lines of both cards! Hope you have a fantastic family day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThis is my one of the favorite greeting card. It such a very beautiful. I impressed by that. It so easy for making. I Love the lovely image and the brayering.
ReplyDeleteI like to make a different kind of greeting card. Every thing looking awesome. There are several cards are available in market.
DeleteI agree with you there are so many card are available which is very beautiful and excellent. Thanks for posting.
DeleteBoth cards are stunning. I especially like the first one, those flowers are delicious. I exited for make it. It design and decoration looking amazing. I appreciate for your work.
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