Quick seems to be the order of the day this week, but Sarah at Stamp Addicts just said it's OK to share some of the work I've done for next week's programme............... Create and Craft 11am through 1pm Monday 12th November.
I'm off to the NEC tomorrow, wasn't planned but hubby asked if I would like him to drive me there so you can guess I jumped at the opportunity. So my scooter is on charge to make sure I've got plenty of 'wheelpower' because although I can walk a while, no way will I get through the morning let alone a whole day without it and a girl has to make the most of things.
Both my cards in this post feature the butterfly set which includes a large and small one, the large one really is quite big but it makes a card on its own and it shrinks down fabulously. And I learned something new as one does..............and that is Pan Pastels work beautifully on shrink plastic and I made several which I will share another day.
The card at the top features lots of inky indulgence using picked raspberry and mowed lawn from the limited-edition summer distress inks and various Frantage colours embossed round the edge. The second card is quite simple with a background resist stamped using the small butterfly and a frame made with some DP's from stash.
Have a good Thursday evening everyone, I plan making a quick carbonara for dinner because footy is an early kick-off tonight as we..............the Anfield Reds of course.........are in Moscow playing Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League.
wow... so beautiful!! :)
ReplyDeletegreat cards brenda, love the butterfllies
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Francesca
Both cards gorgeous Brenda. I particularly like the jewel encrusted first one - the frantage is fab! Nicola x
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ReplyDeleteSorry to be such a poor visitor lately and thank you for your lovely comments, they are much appreciated.
I spotted your butterflies and definitely needed a closer look, they are beautiful. Shrink plastic is great fun isn't it.
Have a great time at the NEC, I am very envious.
Hugs Lisax
I especially like the second card, with the soft colours and subtle small butterflies and that gorgous frame. I do think the butterfly on your first card is rather big, but I love the colours and I can imagine it looks great when shrunk. Shrink plastic has already been added to my ever growing wish list.
ReplyDeleteHope you'll have a wonderful day tomorrow. Are your new wheels living up to your expectations?
Marianne x
Really beautiful card. Have fun at the NEC.
ReplyDeleteBrenda both of your cards are beautiful, love how you've colored the butterfly on the first card.
ReplyDeleteTwo absolutely gorgeous creations Brenda
ReplyDeletejacqui x
Lovely cards, I really like 2nd one best. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteWOW, stunning card Brenda, I love it!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good day at the NEC
Lorraine x
These are both beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove this Brenda! I have a real soft spot for butterflies! Judy x
ReplyDeleteFantastyczna kartka, niesamowity motyl, przepiękna kolorystyka:))
ReplyDeleteFantastic as always Brenda, I love the pink and green on the first, very pretty :) I love the window in the second one too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at the NEC tomorrow :)
Tags xx
PS I think you should do a tutorial for how you do the frantage thing on your cards, it looks amazing and I'd have no idea where to start...just saying ;)
Hope you have fun at the NEC - take it easy - and let's hope the second half is better (goal wise) than the first....
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful, love so much the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda, love the butterflies and the gorgeous colours. Have a great time at the NEC tomorrow.
ReplyDeletePat xx
2 gorgeous butterfly cards Brenda.Both are my favourite -LOL. How kind of your dear Hb to drive you to the NEC, have a wonderful time and keep that purse shut some of the time. I love your new banner photo of the poppies, stunning and very apt for this time of the year.
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Stunning cards Brenda. I love the beautiful butterflies and such gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good time at the NEC, I'm sure you will!!
Sue
Gorgeous card such beautiful colours Brenda
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WOW both are adorable creations, colors and design fits perfectly together. I'm excited.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards - the butterflies are super and love the frantage too. Hope you have a great time at the show and indulge in plenty of retail therapy :)) BTW, your poppy header alone makes it worthwhile visiting you :) Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Brenda, love the colours of your butterfly. You can never have too many butterflies. Thank you for your visit today and lovely comments. I believe that you should never stop learning till the day you die. I often go off wandering round the web following odd strands of knowledge - great fun. Have a good week. XX Maggie
ReplyDelete2 gorgeous cards, love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThe most beautiful cards Brenda. The butterflies are amazing and the colours look just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day tomorrow and I'm a tad green as it's too far away from me.
Hugs, Fliss xx
Stunning card hun.
ReplyDeleteOh i'm so jealous and what a lovely hubby you have too, offering to take you to the NEC tomorrow, have fun, Luv Sam x
They're both stunning, Brenda! Really love the second one, like the colours and the resist background. Have a good time at the NEC. Wish I could go! x
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous cards Brenda! Love the combination of green and pink and those butterflies are very pretty. Enjoy your day tomorrow at the NEC, I'm sure you'll manage to score some lovely stuff. Hugs Frea
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour pearl embellishing of the first butterfly is gorgeous & makes it very 'alive' somehow but, it is the second that is my favourite: just so effective with the butterfly flying out from behind/inside the aperture. Have a lovely time at the NEC & take care of yourself with the journey.
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Beautiful cards Brenda in such lovely colours. I love green and pink together and the pearls look so pretty. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly cards! I wish I lived close enough to attend the classes. NancyD
ReplyDeleteThese are both Stunning Brenda, Have a lovely time at the NEC tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
These are both amazing! Love the way you've used the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda... the first one I love all the fabulous colours blended so well... the butterflies are Gorgeous...Have a super time at the NEC... I live too far away or I'd be there like a shot!!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these two gorgeous cards with us Brenda.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful time at the NEC and do your best to help the economy.
Beryl xx
These are both so beautiful, I love the butterflies and the stamped backgrounds on both cards are stunning, have fun tomorrow
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Love the butterflies! Didn´t think you could work with Panpastels on schrink plastic... Learned something again, now only have to tray it out myself... Both cards have souch great colours and the first butterfly looks just landed for a moment! Have a good day today! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteWOW ! Gorgeous card Brenda. The background is so beautiful with the Butterfly. Love the edging and also how you've used the sprays for the antennae and the bead flourish for the movement. I don't see a 2nd card ? Something wrong with Blogger or my system ? Take care, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteBrenda, another stunning creation. Love the colours of this one. Hop on over to my blog - there is a little surprise waiting for you.
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Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
So GORGEOUS Brenda/ Wha beautiful, LOVE BOTH. But the second is so fine, so soft and beautiful. Marvelous qork.
ReplyDeleteWish you a very nice weekend and my ;ove;y greets
Marja
Beautiful card - I really must have a go with shrink plastic - it sounds fun!
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OMG love the first very much because of the color combo, your colouring is fantastic ! And love the second, so original !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week-end my dear friend !
xxx
Wow, these are just stunning Brenda x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic colour combination - it pops!! These are gorgeous. I hope you had a great time at NEC today and got lots of new goodies. Be in touch soon,
ReplyDeleteRuth x
WOWZY! Love both cards, Brenda! Love how you blend the green and the pink on the first card with the black border, it turned out so gorgeous! As for the second card, I love how the effect of the pan pastels on the shrink plastic! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely butterfly Brenda :) hope you had a good day at the NEC I'll be there Sunday so hope you didn't snag all the bargains lol
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend
Von ♥
Wow, these are so beautiful, love them.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colours on both cards and butterflies. I hope your outing to NEC went well. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the background effects you've created here. Hope you had a good day at the NEC. BTW that butterfly is SU not PB!
ReplyDeleteLynn x
The coloring infused into the butterflies is gorgeous Brenda!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous flutterby cards Brenda, I love that image and you have coloured it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmm, must try the Pan Pastels on shrink plastic sometime :o)
Jackie xx
wow gorgeous, love the butterfly and the colors really stand out!!!!
ReplyDeletePaula
I've been quite naughty and got a bit behind with my blogs I follow. Don't know how I missed these beauties! The weeks I go in WOYWW I seem to really fall behind on everything else!!!
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