Wednesday 24 April 2013

A bit more pick of the bunch


Using the Corncockle Punch and Stamp set, Memory Box leaves, Chocolate Baroque Indian and background stamps, Artistic Outpost sentiment, Dylusions and TH birdcage

Good Morning Peeps, hope you are all having a good week.

We still have lovely sunshine here, two days on the trot with my craft room French windows open is unheard of lately, but if the weather man's got it right it will be back to woolies come Friday so better make the most of it I guess.

I really could make card with Ruth Tonic Pick of the Bunch products all day, so as I have quite a few in my gallery though it only right I shared a few more with you before I get my head down and make a start of samples ready for the next Stamp Addicts show on C&C.......some really fabby stamps coming up, can't say more at the moment but I will let you have some sneak peeks very soon.

Using the Rose Punch and stamp Set, Chocolate Baroque Indain stamp set, Memory Box leaves, Pan Patels and a spritz of Glimmer Mist

I know from your messages lots of you have recently bought the Punch and Stamp sets and I just know you are going to have great fun using them, they really have revolutionised the ability to create pretty flowers to embellish our cards........thank you Ruth.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Card Crew - Handmade Flowers
Die Cutting Divas - Flowers
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Colour
Dream Valley - Things with Wings

Have a good Wednesday and thanks as always for dropping in.

60 comments:

Marianne said...

Both cards are lovely!! The first as also a stunning background. Really love the colours and te stamps! xxx Marianne

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, fabulous colours as always...yes it was so nice to see the warm sunshine yesterday

Anne

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Two lovely cards Brenda, I haven't any of these stamps and punches but I am thinking about them
jacqui x

lou14 said...

Gorgeous card!!! Great flowers and love your design and colours. Love bird/birdcage detail their fab. Thank you for entering in Creative Card Crew challenge.
Lou DT.

Jackie said...

Two more wonderful cards Brenda. As green/blue is my favourite colour combo the top one attracts me very much :o)
Jackie xx

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful,beautiful cards.
Gr Elly

Jane said...

More lovely blooms Brenda and I love the gems you hung from the bird cage. It is indeed another glorious day and I have the day off to catch up with my daughter...bliss. Enjoy your crafting in the sunshine, Jane x

Beryl said...

Beautiful cards Brenda - have to say the top one if my fave. All that lovely inking and stamping. Those punch sets are on my wish list - which has to be on hold at the moment. Grrr.
Beryl xx

Annmaree of Oz said...

ooh gorgeous bright dylusion make! I so love how bright and colourful they are! Awesome stamping!

and of course gorgeous Flowers!

Love the second stamping and diecut and papers, so lovely!

Joan said...

Two more stunning cards Brenda ,love the colours and the background on the first one is superb,not a set of stamps I had thought of using but after seeing these it's changed my mind.Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog and yes the stamp is Chocolate Baroque

Joan

rachel said...

two more beautiful cards Brenda - I just adore that first one - the colours are just perfection - yummy xx

Lorraine said...

They are both gorgeous Brenda. Love the colours and designs. The flower punches are so pretty.
Lorraine x

Wendy L said...

Wow Brenda, both gorgeous, outstanding cards, love the first one, it really stand out. xxxx

mags said...

Two beautiful cards Brenda. Love the flowers on the second one but the first one is stunning. Thanks for sharing with us at Dream Valley and good luck.
Mags
x

Unknown said...

Wow Brenda, love these cards, the background of that first one is fabulous!! Hugs FRea

Sue said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda. I love your flowers and the colours are wonderful. The tiny beads added to the birdcage look so beautiful.
Sue xx

Lau W said...

Woooow ! Beautfiful, how much i love your creations Brenda !
Have a nice day ! No sun here today, pffff, spring don't want to come !
xxx

Ruth said...

Wow! I'm loving all the wonderful colour combinations you're using at the moment - love the flowers too, of course! ;) x

Eret said...

Both cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the first one a bit more. Blue is my fave color and I can't wait 'til it goes green outside :) I love the background of this card so much and everything else of course too.
Hugs Eret

Kay Carley said...

Hi Brenda. There are just TOO many nice dies available now aren't there!!!! (SO not good for my bank balance ;)!!!) xx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

LOVE what you have created with the CB Indian Design stamps! Beautiful colours & designs:) Have a fabulous days, Shirleyx

Gerrina said...

You said that you were inspired to do use the CB stamps and see how beautiful you used them! Love both cards; the colours and the combinations! Enjoy the sun! Hugs, Gerrina

Rhonda Miller said...

What lovely cards. I am loving these flowers.

Paula (PEP) said...

Your second card just has me gasping & I love your use of the CB stamps in that, especially when coupled with the black & the striking patterned paper. I love the beads you've used in the first - really giving an oriental feel to the design with the CB domes along the base.
Paula (PEP)

slimwitch said...

i like the bird cage and the idea of placing some beads there for decor.. it's sooooo nice.. :)

catherine said...

These both look fabulous Brenda. love the colours with the first and super flowers in the second.Hope your ok
x catherine

Crafting Queen said...

Two wonderful cards, love the colours in the first one. Looks like it's going to rain here but thankfully I did get on the golf course today! Have a great week. :)

chillin with Quillin said...

love the layering and love the print on the leaves, awesome !!!
Paula

Donna Ellis said...

Love the Chocolate Baroque images, especially with your special touch, Brenda. Beautiful cards! hugs, de
{Creative Smiles}

Mervi said...

Wow Brenda, love the first one, stunning and colourful,
piece of art;-))m

Tanya said...

Gorgeous Brenda, these are both fantastic, the colours are so vivid on both, I love the blues and greens on the first one :) And the sunsetty colours on the second one are just stunning!

Tags xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Two wonderful cards again, all the images and elements are fantastic.

Marlies said...

Two beautiful card! Both in a lovely design! I like the birdcage with the beads! hugs, Marlies

Kat said...

Fabulous cards Brenda. I think you're really enjoying using these punches and stamps. I love how you can make different flowers from them.

It's been lovely here today as well but still a cold wind.

Kat xx

walchowDesign said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the first one with so much details on it! We had good weather today too!

Guild Master Crystal said...

WOW! I love both of these!! Great colours.
Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.
~ Crystal (DT)

Rossella said...

Hi Brenda
Happy Wednesday to you,
I know I have said it before, but you do make some beautiful cards with those punches,
Have fun
Rosie x

Words and Pictures said...

Both gorgeous, but with my current blue-green phase, it's that first one that really wins my heart!
Alison x

Unknown said...

Stunning card & flower. Love the image you have used. Thanks you for joining us at Creative Card Crew on our handmade flower challenge hugs Tania DT xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Brenda both cards are gorgeous I love the stamping and the flowers.
Kevin xx

Phi said...

YOur colourful backgrounds are always so pretty Brenda.

May said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, Both of them! The first I Love the colours & wonderful detail... Hugs May x x x

paper fun said...

Lovely cards. I love the bright colors on the first one. The second one has such lovely papers.

Thanks for joining our handmade flowers challenge at Creative Card Crew.

Mari

Tedz said...

2 more gorgeous cards Brenda, I love the colours and designs on both of them. I hope you are getting more warm sun today. Pauline xx

AnyOldCraft said...

These are really beautiful cards Brenda.
Sunshine. Isn't it just fabulous the way it lifts your whole spirits ?
The hubster has been weeding and planting for me (getting very good at following my instructions LOL) and doing a wonderful job. I really hate that I can't get down to do it myself.
Shame we are ony being teased with the weather though.
21 today and back to 8 by Sunday LOL
Have a good day hun and enjoy the sunshine :)

Julie

scrappymo! said...

Oh Brenda, two more beauties! I love them both but think the colours in the first one are calling to me! teehee

I do so appreciate the bliss of having a neighbour who papercrafts. She is my daughters age, has little children and is kept very busy with them...I think it is bliss for her too as she is so ready for them to be in bed and her to have some adult conversation by the end of the day!

I might trade you my typical Vancouver area home though...5,000 to 7.000 foot lots, always overlooked, $750,000 for an "ordinary house" and well over a million and a half to get a wee potage stamp bit of land. DD struggles to try and eventually end up with a couple of acres. They have a lovely home now but dream of acreage to keep a pony!

Juls said...

such stunning cards!! Hugs Juls

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Both of these are gorgeous! I love the background of the first...much to see, and the brights are fun! The dangling beads really caught my eye! Thank you for sharing your true colors with us this week here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!

Crafty Lark said...

Loved all your gorgeous cards since my last visit,also the super doggie photos, my that is a lot of dog. Special hugs to you as I have read of your health scare. Always important to have the correct tools, I do love my bigshot but do wish there was a really good electronic one available, mind you we do get power cuts. xx Flora

Ellibelle said...

Such amazing creations Brenda, especially loving all the details on the first card, and such beautiful colors! The second card is really pretty too, gorgeous color combo, and love those roses! Happy hear that you were able to enjoy some nice weather. It's gotten better here too, I think spring has finally arrived!

Janice said...

Brilliant colours on both your cards, and lovely designs. Jx

nnalorac said...

Such fab colours and designs Brenda and the flowers are so pretty. Had a lovely Sunny day here but still too chilly for the doors to be left open. Parcel arrived, love the papers, just need some time to play.Thank you. Have a lovely weekend. Carolxx

L.B. said...

Just stunning/ Glad you could play with Die Cuttin Divas

Hanneke said...

Wonderful creations! I especially love the colors on the second card! Hugs and hope you have a great weekend! Hanneke

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

WOW! These are so stunning, I love the colours on both and the embossing on the second one is gorgeous but the first one has got to be my favorite, it's just so pretty, (I do love green though) the layout and textures are so beautiful and I love that birdcage
Lindsay xx

Tracy said...

Wow two gorgeous creations, I love the flowers on them, they look really pretty.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Suzanne C said...

The rich blues in the background of your birdcage are lovely and love that sentiment from AO. Beautiful floral image on your second card and the blend of colors are sweet. Glad you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards. I love the coloring and inking on that first stamp and I love those flower punches on the second.

Susie said...

Beautiful cards - love the turquoise and green together! Thanks for joining our Things with Wings chellenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

melsanford said...

Such beautiful cards! Thank you for joining our challenge at Dream Valley :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx