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Saturday 31 August 2013

All in the sentiment and Saturday candy



Today it's my turn to host the challenge at Allsorts and I have chosen the theme 'It's all in the sentiment", there are some wonderful inspirational quotes and sentiments available which I love using on my work and hope you will join in this week and show us your favourites.

 Our sponsor this week is Nicecrane Designs who I wrote about earlier in the week and I am having great fun working with their latest products. There are links to all the products I have used in the thumbnails at the bottom of the post so you can check out for yourself these and all the other lovely designs.

 The top card uses what I think is my all time favourite Penny Black quote which I have simply stamped onto some Teresa Collins DP, a nestie frame and two decoupaged butterflies from Nicecrane Butterfly Twinches sheet.


This second piece is the result of a bit of a play with the Cricut Mini yesterday, the frame and base card being one cut on the machine laid over an image from the Harrison Fisher ladies sheet and another Penny Black image. Some Cheery Lynne leaves and rose made from the Tonic Rose punch and stamp set.


And my Saturday candy is back and this week I have a little collection of nautical inspired crafting goodies to be won, as it's a few weeks since I ran this as I had my Cricut candy running I will quickly run through how it works...............

  • Add the Saturday Candy logo to your sidebar
  • Be a follower of my blog
  • A random winner will be selected from all comments left on my blog between now and Friday, so two comments during the week two chances of winning and so on.
  • The winner will be announced next Saturday

I also have another little share using ore of Igancio's images as he asked me a few days ago if I could cerate a collection of bookmarks with his images.


I made these using images from the Victorian Young Ladies, Harrison Fisher and Ladies Hats sheets, such beautiful quality and clarity and for someone like me who can't colour in for toffee absolutely perfect. You can find them here or follow the thumbnail links below.

That's it for today Peeps and hope you all have a lovely weekend.


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61 comments:

  1. Suman Pandit31 August 2013 at 08:12

    These are lovely creations. I think am in love with the Nicecrane Butterfly Twinches!! and you have showcased all Nicecrane products so beautifully !!

    put the saturday candy on the sidebar too!!
    Hugs
    sumanpandit@gmail.com
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  2. Craftnut31 August 2013 at 08:18

    What a lovely array of cards and bookmarks, I like the sentiments you have used Tracy xx

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  3. Marianne31 August 2013 at 08:25

    I love cards where the sentiment takes central stage and your cards are no exception, Brenda.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Marianne x

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  4. ellyscard creatief31 August 2013 at 08:26

    Lovely creations Brenda.
    The bookmarks are beautiful.
    Gr Elly

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  5. Marianne31 August 2013 at 08:27

    Very lovely card with the sentiment and the butterflies and the ladies from Nicecrane look gorgeous on your bookmarks and the litlle card!
    xxx Marianne

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  6. Sarah31 August 2013 at 08:28

    Two beautiful cards Brenda, but the one featuring the Harrison Fisher image has to be my favourite (for obvious reasons!!) and the frame is just perfect. Have a lovely weekend xx

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  7. Marianne's Craftroom31 August 2013 at 08:37

    I love the top sentiment and so love this style of card, some fabulous makes today, gorgeous bookmarks x

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  8. Beryl31 August 2013 at 08:46

    Beautiful cards Brenda - I love the quote stamp on the top one - and the quote on the second one goes so well with the image. Great idea to use the punches for the bookmarks. Make them prettier than the norm.
    Beryl xx

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  9. Glennis F31 August 2013 at 09:07

    Your cards are lovely - especially the first one - so elegant

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  10. Daisychain31 August 2013 at 09:15

    Beautiful creations Brenda, love the bookmarks. Thanks for the chance to win your great candy. Have a nice weekend. Hugs Christine x

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  11. Sue31 August 2013 at 09:24

    WOW!!! Stunning creations Brenda. I love the sentiment and gorgeous butterflies on your first card. Your bookmarks looks wonderful, such gorgeous images.
    Sue xx

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  12. Tracy31 August 2013 at 09:25

    Oh my word Brenda, so much to comment on. Firstly the way your using the Nicecrane images is amazing. And I love the idea of stamping the sentiment onto patterned paper, will have to try that one.
    The bookmarks are so beautiful, can I pinch your idea of border punching down each side, never thought of doing that. What a post of inspiration today, as always.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  13. McCrafty's Cards31 August 2013 at 09:28

    These are all beautiful Brenda, I like the sentiment on the first card, the shape of the second and the all the book marks are gorgeous.
    Kevin xx

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  14. Lorraine31 August 2013 at 09:29

    Gorgeous cards Brenda. I love the sentiments and fab designs and colours.
    Have a lovely weekend
    Lorraine x

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  15. Helen31 August 2013 at 09:53

    I agree about those PB sentiments - I need more!! - the top one you've used is one of my favourites too and you've given me an idea for a DT piece I need to do today, so thank you! Your cards are as always, beautiful. Have a good day. Not sure about the game tomorrow...!!

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  16. Andreja31 August 2013 at 10:01

    WoW Brenda, aaaaaadorable cards :-))
    Especially I like the first ... wonderful dies, Which you great combined with the sentiment!!!
    Beautiful work,
    Hugs, Andreja

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  17. Andreja31 August 2013 at 10:02

    And thanks for the chance to win the candy :-))

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  18. hellerlittle31 August 2013 at 10:28

    Am I first ???
    It´s great to read the weekly Candy is back *happy
    Your showing works are all beautyfull love the vintage looking artworks.
    CU hellerlittle
    PS: Sorry for my bad english hope you understand what I mean ;o)

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  19. rachel31 August 2013 at 10:36

    Wonderful cards Brenda. Beautiful sayings too and I love the bookmarks too x

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  20. Wendy L31 August 2013 at 11:15

    Wonderful card Brenda and the sentiment is lovely too. xxx

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  21. Stamps and Paper31 August 2013 at 11:16

    Beautiful cards Brenda and love the black and yellow together...just lovely your fabulous horse image and your card design

    Anne

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  22. Merry31 August 2013 at 11:22

    Those butterflies are amazing, such a great card Brenda. Great work on the second card too.

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  23. Ardilla31 August 2013 at 11:27

    Beautiful card! Love the butterflies, they are the perfect accent!
    Hugs,
    Ardilla :)

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  24. scrappymo!31 August 2013 at 11:59

    The butterflies are the perfect accent on this wonderful sentiment.

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  25. Paula (PEP)31 August 2013 at 12:42

    Looks like you had great fun with those bookmarks - I do love that Penny Black sentiment & the way you've used the butterflies with it is lovely - I especially like your use of that patterned paper: the way those yellow flowers are echoed in the colour of the butterflies.
    Paula (PEP)

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  26. paperpapier31 August 2013 at 12:47

    thanks for the chance to win this sweet candy. Lovely card, love how the beautiful pop-up butterfly accents and the use of black colour added 'oomph' to the card!

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  27. Paper Creations by Shirley31 August 2013 at 13:07

    Both designs are beautiful, love the butterflies :) Have a great weekend Brenda, Shirleyx

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  28. Nicecrane Designs31 August 2013 at 13:18

    Wowwww Brenda, such a lot of hard work here.......love these butterflies,,,,in your first card and the sentiment id perfect , my friend.........love it , love it. I am falling in love with your spellbinders,,,,,,,,,,,wow,woww,And the best are your victorian Bookmarks ,,,LOVE THEMN LOVE THEM,,,,,you used my ladies perfectly Brenda,,,,it is just exactly the ones I want to watch,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You are Rock

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  29. Sarah31 August 2013 at 13:18

    Gorgeous cards B, just adore the quote on the top one and the papers are so pretty x

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  30. Katelyn31 August 2013 at 13:35

    Beautiful card and bookmarks!

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  31. Donna Ellis31 August 2013 at 14:22

    Very pretty cards, Brenda. Like how your rounded corners look in both. The book mark collection is lovely! So pretty with the fancy edges. hugs, de

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  32. Karen Petitt 31 August 2013 at 14:32

    As always really beautiful Brenda. I do love the butterfly twinchies set, it's gorgeous. The bookmarks you've made are really stunning too, the look like lace from the photograph's. Ignacio (hope I've typed that correctly) is a lovely person too - he has gifted me a download because of the comment I left on your last butterfly creation - so kind.
    You are already on my side bar, thank you for the chance to win some lush goodies. Have a great weekend Karen x

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  33. Lisa Minckler31 August 2013 at 15:01

    Brenda, these are GORGEOUS!! Welcome aboard the Nicecrane Designs team. Ignacio just sent me a peek at your work and it's gorgeous what you've done with his images. :) So happy to be DTing with you.
    Have a super weekend!
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  34. Kat31 August 2013 at 15:10

    Fabby card with the butterflies Brenda. I always love that sentiment too. Love the second one too with that lovely frame. And the bookmarks are so pretty and lacy. Love them.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Take care,

    Kat xx

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  35. Tirpuunen31 August 2013 at 15:22

    I just love that butterfly card, it´s gorgeous!

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  36. Mummylade31 August 2013 at 16:32

    your creations are wonderful - as always. Hope you're having a relaxing weekend!

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  37. Lindsay Craftymonster8131 August 2013 at 17:32

    All really gorgeous makes, I love the black lace on the first one and the vintage style images on the second card and the bookmarks are gorgeous, apologies for being a rubbish blogger lately, I hope you are well
    Lindsay xx

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  38. Vicky31 August 2013 at 18:00

    Beautiful as always hun...and I hope you are having a lovely weekend too :o)

    biggest of hugs Vicky xx

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  39. Sônia Hermínio31 August 2013 at 18:18

    Amei os marcadores. Que doce legal, toda semana uma nova chance, hein? Obrigada pela oportunidade.

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  40. Jaya Raghuvanshi31 August 2013 at 18:30

    Beautiful card!

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  41. Pearl31 August 2013 at 19:24

    I like your oval card Brenda and the book marks are really lovely! The butterflies on your top card are lovely too. I saw some large blues (which are actually really small) today on a walk. I believe they are supposed to be rare but I saw loads of them and they are stunning! I might put up a pic of them on my blog.
    Love Pearl x

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  42. Linby31 August 2013 at 20:29

    Beautiful work, loving that Tersa collins DP. Great bookmarks too, so elegant.
    Lynn x

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  43. Jessika31 August 2013 at 21:05

    Hi! I love this Penny Black stamp and your cards, they are beautiful!
    I'm already a follower, and your Saturday Candy logo is on my blog, with a link back here:
    http://cutescrapbook.blogspot.com.br/
    Thanks for this candy and have a great weekend!
    Hugs!

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  44. walchowDesign31 August 2013 at 21:13

    Love how you highlighted the beautiful quote for the first card, Brenda! The bookmarks are very vintage and you always have a way with everything.

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  45. Gail1 September 2013 at 00:46

    Congratulations to Kelly who won your Cricut candy a few posts back! Your cards & bookmarks are lovely Brenda! I'm holidaying,but will get the Saturday Candy back on my blog this week!

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  46. Anonymous1 September 2013 at 06:46

    I do love a good quote, Brenda! Amazing makes, I do so love the vintage image with the girl and her horse!


    Beautiful bookmarks as well! Beautiful vintage images, and lacey edges xoxo

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  47. Julye1 September 2013 at 07:57

    Love quotes though its not something I buy very often as they don't tend to be promoted . Love your cards and the quotes too thanks for sharing.

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  48. debby40001 September 2013 at 08:11

    Absolutely gorgeous creations and I love the sentiment on the first card.
    luv
    Debby

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  49. catherine1 September 2013 at 08:32

    Fabulous sentiment cards Brenda for this weeks challenge at Allsorts
    x catherine

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  50. Sammy1 September 2013 at 08:49

    Those bookmarks are lovely! I'd not heard of Ignacio before, but am definitely going to search out his work, because I adore those images!

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  51. Gerrina1 September 2013 at 09:31

    Think that the first is my fav± the sentiment is one of my top ten and I love the butterflies and colours! Have a sunny, fun sunday, hugs, Gerrina

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  52. Unknown1 September 2013 at 11:20

    Great products! Love those butterflies on the 1st card and the lovely frame on the 2nd. The bookmarks are awesome.
    Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous candy :)

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  53. Lynn (delphinoid)1 September 2013 at 16:08

    Beautiful cards! Still loving those butterflies, but also love the bookmarks, they are so elegant and would make lovely gifts.

    Thanks for the chance of winning your candy.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  54. SusanLotus1 September 2013 at 16:25

    I love the oval card!
    And the victorian bookmarks are lovey.

    I´ll add the candy logo to my sidebar.

    Enjoy the last days of summer!
    Susan

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  55. mags1 September 2013 at 18:47

    Beautiful cards Brenda. Love the butterflies on your first card. The bookmarks are lovely too.
    Mags
    x

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  56. Lynne in NI1 September 2013 at 23:07

    Wow, your butterfly card is stunning! I love how you decoupaged them, makes them look so real :)

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  57. Jessie L.2 September 2013 at 13:34

    I love those cards, especially the butterfly one! It just has such a high end feel. Thanks for a chance to win. I've added to my sidebar.

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  58. Chantal2 September 2013 at 16:43

    Love the butterfly card, beautiful.
    Hugs, Chantal S

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  59. Debbie2 September 2013 at 19:44

    Wow dearie I love these.All beautiful in their own right.Love sentiments they mean such alot to me.That's why I love to make cards so I can personalise them.Hugs Debbie x

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  60. Rossella2 September 2013 at 20:32

    Such beautiful creations and lovely images to work with
    Rosie x

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  61. Nadja3 September 2013 at 08:24

    I like your sentiment-cards. And I really love butterflies :)
    Hugs Nadja

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