Morning to you all, hows' your week going ? Mine seems to have been disappearing before I know it, I'm so behind with blogging, but promise I will be catching up with you all very shortly.
Some of you may have seen the fabulous card Ruth from A Passion for Stamps made at the weekend as her GDT piece for Allsorts challenge. I absolutely loved what she made, the colours and sheer originality and thought I would case the lacy mannequin principal as I knew two of the girls would love it. So I set about making two, a pink and a purple one in their favourite colours, but taking in some inking and stamping to create on of my favourite messy backgrounds.
Two cards finished I mailed them off to Ruth with the firm understanding that they were not for the gallery or blog use, just to say thank you for the inspiration. Ruth however wanted to add them to her gallery so we struck a deal and here I am blogging them.
Two along the same lines, using the same TH Papillion stamp set, distress inks and glimmers mist for the background, roses made using a five petal punch and copier paper and butterflies from the stamp set covered with glossy accents.
I've never been completely sure what fits the Shabby Chic category but thought these may be close, let me know. I am entering this into:
Simon Says Challenge - Anything goes
LEJ Designs - Anything goes
Have a good Wednesday everyone and I really hope those of you in the UK see a bit of sun for a change.
Simon Says Challenge - Anything goes
LEJ Designs - Anything goes
Have a good Wednesday everyone and I really hope those of you in the UK see a bit of sun for a change.
These are so beautiful. Love the touches of texture and colours.
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Desire
Brenda these cards are gorgeous....I love the background stamp and might just have to put this on my wish list! Gorgeous colours and love how you have placed the lace...
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I'm so glad you blogged them. They are far too beautiful not to share!! Thanks so much, Ruth x
ReplyDeleteoh wow Hun,these are fantastic oh just love those images,and your added attention to detail makes,2 stunning cards,hugs Cherylxxx
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful Brenda...really love the colours and touch of lace too hun..:o)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs Vicky xx
Two gorgeous cards. I love them both but the purple is my favourite :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Wow, two wonderful cards, great colors on both.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shabby cards, Brenda! Love the bg stamping and the lace skirts are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBrenda, great how getting all messy ends up with such beautiful cards, keep being drawn to the purple one, must be those gorgeous wee butterflies. Carolxx
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. I love the backing papers you have used x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful girly cards Brenda - love the mannequin image and the frilly skirts. Great background stamping too.
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Really wonderful cards. Love the dress and the papers you have used too.
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Both cards are beautiful Brenda.
ReplyDeleteI love the backgrounds and the colours you've used. Will have to have to put the Tim Holtz stamps on my must have list I think!
These are both just gorgeous Brenda and love the shabby chic look to the backgrounds. Lovely dressform and beautiful embellishing.
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Hi Brenda, these are two stunning cards, l love the concept of lacey mannequins they are so pretty. I saw Jules use one on her blog a couple of days ago and was just blown away. What a fantastic idea x Susan x
ReplyDeleteBoth such beautiful cards Brenda ! The lacey skirts are so cute ! Love all the other elements as well. Shirley x
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Brenda - gorgeous image and the lace skirts are beautiful.
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Debs xx
Both are beautiful Brenda, I like the lace skirts and the fab papers and the embellishments
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Замечательные открытки!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. I love the lacy skirts and the backgrounds are fab.
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Beautiful cards I love the design and the colours. Thank you for taking part in LEJ Design challenge. Chris xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details on two perfect cards Brenda, love the way you've dressed up the mannequins and the colours are stunning!
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Both of them are absolutely stunning, especially the lace and pearls, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda. It seems an age since I managed to catch up with you. I don't have as much blogging time nowadays and I suddenly realised I haven't caught up with my favourite blogging buddies for weeks. Trying to put that right today!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have some absolutely gorgeous creations as always. I see you've used my all time favourite stamps on these two beauties. I love the Papillion set and use it all the time.
It's been lovely to see the sunshine, it certainly lifts the spirits doesn't it. Thanks so much for your comment. I do appreciate them.
Hugs Lisax
They are fabulous! Love the purple one! Least said about yesterday's result the better - no wonder you weren't able to spell in your fury, lol!! Hope Saturday will be better.....
ReplyDeleteReally amazing cards Brenda! Loving all the details, especially the lace turned into skirts, absolutely fantastic!! So glad you were able to blog them!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous chic styling Brenda!!
ReplyDeleteThese are both gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning Brenda, love the colours and aged look x
ReplyDeletegorgeous Brenda!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing dress forms...dressed! :)
blessings
Love this Chabby chic card Brenda. What a beauty. Nice combination and beautiful details.
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Marja
There both gorgeous, love them!!
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Paula
They are really stunning Brenda. I love both colourways. The background is fab too. I think more rain is on it's way but we have actually had a dry day here today,
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Oh Brenda, i'm in love with these cards !!!! Fantastic details, so romantic !
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Brenda, this two cards are really beautiful !! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteI'd say more chic than shabby and that suits me fine,for my money Fleur is the best in the business for that. I think they are both gorgeous love the image and the added lace skirt. janex
ReplyDeleteTwo super cards!!!!
ReplyDeletestunning cards, Brenda! I love them both
ReplyDeleteooh they are fabulous .. they remind me of the postcards people used to send from Spain that had spanish dancers on
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Both cards are stunning - I especially love that skirt in the first card - thanks so much for joining us at LEJ Designs and hope to see you again soon! Hugs Rachel x
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Brenda, love the style and colours, so elegant xxx
ReplyDeleteHello my lovely B, I don't know which of your cards I like best, love the stamped backgrounds and the manekin looks so pretty with the lacy skirt! Sorry I've not got round so much lately, don't know where the the time goes! Hoping you're well,Julie.x
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous Brenda, adore the purple as purple is my fav colour!!!
ReplyDeleteawesome elements butterflies and dressform and love the stamped background!!!
These are so Gorgeous Brenda! I love the colours you have chosen and those papers are gorgeous. I am never quite 100% sure what counts as shabby chic either, but I would say that the papers have a shabby chic look to them, what I do know is that they are very beautiful. Thanks so much for joining in with the LEJ Designs challenge blog.
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Two fabulous cards Brenda. Love the lacy mannequins and those roses are gorgeous. I thought you needed a six petal punch for them
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hi brenda! you're probably getting tired of my saying wow, but wow!! these are both so gorgeous and i'm glad you posted them too.
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I loe both colourways Brenda what fabulous card s. I love the image and the colours are great well done.
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LOVE ...opps typo sorry Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteThose little skirts are so perfect! I love the whole card but the skirts just stand out (literally!)
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Beautifull!!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards, love your take on Ruth's idea. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Brenda
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Brenda
These are both gorgeous Brenda. Love the lacy skirts! And the flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteQuite dull yesterday but ended up being a lovely evening. Still dull here today!
Take care,
Kat xx
I for one am thrilled to get the chance to see these. I think they both fit the shabby chic criteria & I love those backgrounds. The lacey skirt is gorgeous in both & those pearls really give such style & elegance. I think the second is my favourite with the black & brilliant pink of the mannequin. Chocolate Baroque has just released a Haberdashery set of stamps & with my bookshop duties this week I've ordered them.
ReplyDeleteWet here & not many customers about but I covered my wages plus some.
Paula (PEP)
Oh I love these, this is so what I would love to create. Lynn x
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous Brenda, I want to try that now!! Got my raffia in Home Bargains shop, lots of colours.
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, just popping back to say a massive thank you, the aqua markers arrived today, thanks so much for the gorgeous little card as well, it's so pretty, it will be taking pride of place on my wall where I have up all of the crafty bit's and bobs that I have been sent. Thanks so much again
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pretty card!!! like the style... :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow Brenda they are both stunning and so cleverly done, my own favourite is the purple on, its my fav colour. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, Thanks so much for the links to the rose turorial I've recently got myself a glue gun and haven't had occasion to use it yet. I'll def have a go at these roses - I have a five petal punch already - so no excuses.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
Gorgeous cards Brenda. I love the backgrounds and the mannequin is stunning.Great colours and lush embellishments.Hope you're doing okay dearie.Hugs Debbie x
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards in beautiful colours! I like the lace detail :)
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Sonia
Brenda they are abosolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow so stunning! I am favor to the pink one, so pretty =)
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Shari
Stunning, beautiful, gorgeous. Love these Brenda. Ohhhhh and I got my Distress inks and just for good measure the reinkers, lol. They are gorgeous. Lee x
ReplyDeleteTwo great minds Brenda, i've been coating my butterflies with glossy accents, and i've just started doing dragonflies the same way I do my butterflies too.
ReplyDeleteThese creations are so striking and beautiful. Love all your finishing touches and the designs.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Beautiful hun, those butterflies are superb!
ReplyDeletethanks for joining in at LEJ Designs, and making the first challenge such a success,
Good Luck,
Lou DT
Wonderful, gorgeous cards Brenda.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
luv
Debby
oooh!! I like it a lot!!! Colours are very beautiful and it's a wonderful job!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful! Great work.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the backgrounds and the way you used the images.
It was totally worth spending some time to click the "older posts" button to find these cards. I could spend hours at your blog.
I bookmarked your post in my "think outside the box"- folder. Thanks for the inspiration.