Sunday, 6 November 2011

New challenges and mega prizes




Good Morning Peeps, it's the first Sunday of the month and for those of you who missed the announcements last month, it's the day we are launching challenges at Stampalot and Penny Black and More in future.

Plus it's also the first month of the new style challenge at Penny Black and More where we have opened up the entry criteria to enable more of you to join in the fun. Do pop over to the challenge blog and check it all out. And of course, there are super prizes on offer at both challenges.


The them at Stampalot this month is Blue and Green................despite my Granny always telling me "blue and green should never be seen", I have to disagree as I think the two colours coordinate beautifully. So much so that I made two cards for my DT pieces this month. The one at the top used the lovely Fairy Queen Stampandous SSC1123, stamped onto a brayered gloss card background and coloured with Copics. The roses are made from hand cut spirals and the DP is from stash.

How's this for service.........I saw the Fairy Queen stamp pop up on Sir Stampalots What's New section, so immediately rang Janice to say please keep me one and the answer I got was "already reserved, ordered it because I knew you would want it". I came up with a good few samples using this one, it's right up my street.

My second blue and green card used more old DP from stash, a poinsettia cut using the new Spellbinders dies, the holly Spellbinders Christmas accents and the sentiment Penny Black 3227K Hope is Born ...........I did warn you this one would be popping up time and again.


Two DT pieces for Penny Black and More as well, the one above using this so cure little lad and his dog Penny Black 40-020 , coloured with Aquamarkers, some Kraft card and DP also from stash.



And finally, another image I love, mine is, as you will realise from the code, a really old PB stamp 1380K although this year they re-introduced it as a cling stamp. Coloured with Aquamarkers, Nitwits DP and MS garden trellis punch along with a Sizzix corner die.

Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for popping my, I really do appreciate all your comments.

52 comments:

Crafty Loops said...

Oh my giddy aunt. Brenda you have been creating like crazy it seems. These cards are all gorgeous. Each one individual and unique. I love every single one. Lee x

Annie said...

oh my Brenda your cards are just so special - just beautiful.
Ann xxx

Ala M. said...

Wonderful creations, you have lots of fantastic ideas for doing cards! I like the roses on the first card, but my number one is blue poinsettia - good work!

M(aniek) said...

ale piekności :) dwie ostatnie są najlepsze :D

Prasanthi Viswanadh said...

Wowwww...nice cards...lovely...

Hugs
Prasanthi
http://creativecrafts-arts.blogspot.com/

Helen said...

Gorgeous cards as usual Brenda, hope you are OK (shame we couldn't put the ball in the net yesterday....grrrrr!!)

pinky said...

Oh I so love the flowers on your first card Brenda, the colours are amazing and what a gorgeous fairy. The MB are really sweet:) Enjoy your day. Hugs
Pinky

Mervi said...

Good morning Brenda!
So gorgeous cards all four!!!
Fabulous creations as always,
take care;-))m

PinksyDoodles said...

Fabulous cards Brenda! I love the rolled flowers on the first one, you really keep us on our toes with the standards you set!
Hugs, Clare x

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

Wonderful creations Brenda. I love the first one most. Beautiful details, colors and flowers. Beautiful sentiment on the second and the other cards are very cute,
Have a nice Sunday and lovely greet
Marja

Sarah said...

All stunning cards Brenda, I too love blue and green together x

Unknown said...

Wow everyone of these cards is stunning!!!!! Wow you have been a busy bee!!!!! The results are fabulous!!!!! Way to go!!!!!

Crea Astrid said...

Wowwww, what a lovley cards you made. Nice stamps and coloring.

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

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Gorgeous cards, love the feathers on the first one
Lindsay xx

Sally H said...

What a gorgeous selection of cards! I LOVE the fairy queen with the brayering and those totally stunning roses. The others are all beautiful too, but the fairy is my favourite! Glad the apples are going down well - there were 120 more on the lawn on Friday morning! We have really enjoyed the tomatoes too x

Zoechaos said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda love the blue and green I've never understood that saying either because the two are a perfect combination. XOXO Zoe

Anonymous said...

lots of amazing cards Brenda, love your work! You have such talent!

Renee V said...

Gorgeous cards, I just adore your coloring!

Whisper said...

Fabulous cards, especially the PB ones - am loving how you have added the trees to make a scene, Luv Sam x

HeARTworks said...

My favorite is the last card with the vine! So sweet! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Larisa said...

Oh, they are so cute! Love the first card a lot)) - my fave theme ))

sallysbitz2 said...

Stunning, beautiful & cute cards Brenda x
Love em all.

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

LaJanette said...

Oh Brenda; such pretty cards; I don't even know where to start! I just really like them all. But I must say that the first one I just kept going back to look at. That green and blue are just awesome with all of those amazing flowers and that background is just perfect for that gorgeous image! I love your two boy cards; really sweet:0)

Hugs;
Janette

Pendra said...

Each and every one is beautiful! Love the blue and green together (colors of my Wedding) and the little lads are sooooo cute... adore the poinsetta's, the colors are lovely!

Unknown said...

Wszystkie twoje prace są bardzo piękne,podziwiam...

chillin with Quillin said...

really gorgeous cards, love the roses on the first card, and the coloring is awsome!!!!
Paula

Hanneke said...

Wow, your cards are wonderful! Love the flowers and feathers on the first card. Hugs, Hanneke

Sylvia x said...

Stunning !!!!! everyone one of them...your blue and green creation is absolutely breathtaking.. i love it

Sylvia x

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Brenda this is one awesome selection of creations each and every one is so beautiful.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Jennifer said...

I love how each of your cards shows something of you. Your creativity is wonderful!

Ellibelle said...

These are all fabulous Brenda. I think my favorite one is the Penny Black one with the dog. So cute!!

Becky Dunham said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda! I love the Fairy Queen - want her for myself :)

debby4000 said...

Oh gorgeous cards Brenda how on earth can a choose a favourite they're all so fabulous.
luv
Debby

AsilisA MaM said...

gorgeouse cards, Brenda! especially the second one - great coloures!

Anonymous said...

your cards are wonderful!

perelka111
www.zosia-perelka.blogspot.com

Nannieflash said...

Wow brenda youve been busy, stunning set of cards for sure. hugs Shirleyxxxx

Melissa Bove said...

Wow! Brenda, you have been busy!! All of your cards are just gorgeous!! I love those flowers on the first card!! Just beautiful!!

Hugs...
Melissa

Charmayne said...

These cards are amazing (as all of your work is!). I particularly love the blues and greens together. I never would have thought of making the pointsettia in blue vellum, but it really works!

Shelly said...

Fabulous cards Brenda! I especially love the green & blue one, these are my fave colours ;) But they're are so beautiful, great attention to detail. Shelly x

Juls said...

Hi Brenda

Once again I find myself playing catchup in blogland. I have enjoyed checking out your blog and seeing your fab creations I have missed.

Such a gorgeous collection of cards.

Hugs juls

Tracy said...

Fabulous blue and green creations Brenda, beautiful flowers on them too.
Your Penny black images are soooooooo cute, I love them, and the cards look gorgeous.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Kirsty said...

Hi Wow they are all incredible I just admire your flexibility and creative ideas ! Inspired ! Kitty ;0)

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Wow! Your cards are Awesome,beautiful and truly inspirational. I love all your work but I must admit I think the boys cards are brilliant. so cute. Thanks for sharing

hugs
Julie

fatmonica said...

I love these,especially the flowers on the fairy card-they're beautiful!

Carly said...

Stunning cards! You are one talented lady and then some! I think you have some talent to spare .. could you throw some my way please :)

oxxoox Carly

Anonymous said...

Beautiful projects, all of them, so beautiful but all so different.

Hugs
Brenda

Anastasi said...

third and forth are such stylish! like your cards with little children like these)

Unknown said...

LOL! My Nan used to say the exact same thing :) Gorgeous cards x

Rosa Forino said...

fantastic card saluti dall'italia

Ani said...

The poinsettia in blue looks so beautiful and untraditional!
I like all the three cards - each one with its own beauty!
Greetings, Ani

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line marker machine said...

Such a pretty cards. This is a great challenge for everyone and i like that pictures which is put by you in your challenge. I like blue rose in first card.