Saturday, 21 September 2013

Button up and Saturday candy



Our lovely Sarah would like us to 'Button Up' at Allsorts this week and we have two great sponsors DigiDarla and The Craft Barn .

My starting point for my first card above was a bit of an experiment with the 'Thee Fall Leaves' from DigiDarla, I knew what I wanted to do which was colour them with Dylusions but was unsure if the print ink would bleed. So after printing the out I gave them a good blast with the heat gun before spraying with several colours of Dylusions and was so pleaded that the ink stayed put. The panels were just scraps in Autumnal colours, a piece of corrugated and some cord and the leaves held in place with a beaded pin and button.


My second card is another image from Nicecrane Victorian Young Ladies sheets. The backing DP is Graphic 45, some lace and ribbons and a piece of muslin dipped into tea to age it and matting and layering using these pretty Grand Nestabilities and of course a button.

Now for the winners of last weeks candy who is Lynn from Delphinoids cards, well done please mail me with your full name and postal addy. And this week I have an Imagination Crafts stencil and glitter medium for someone to have a play with, same rules as usual....................
  • Add the Saturday Candy logo from my sidebar to your sidebar (not this picture)
  • 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
Hope you all have a lovely weekend whatever you get up to.

82 comments:

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, beautiful cards, love the papers in the first one.
luv
Debby

Sammy said...

Oh I LOVE that first card! The leaves, the button, the pin... It's all perfect! x

Marianne said...

Beautiful autumn card. Love the rough corrugated piece and the lovely leaves. And the other card has such a lovely vintage feel. Your cards looks great!!
xxx Marianne

Astrid Maclean said...

Wow, both of these cards are just gorgeous!! In the top one I just love how you have used the corrugated card (so clever and it looks fab with the way you have layered the leaves) and in the second one, again, I just love the way you have layered things with Ignacio's sweet image!

I am leaving this comment because I really love your cards, not because of candy, so I have not put your blinky in my side bar. I have way too much crafty stuff already, so others should have the chance to win (just saying...)

Wendy L said...

Two very different cards Brenda, love them both, xx

Mrs.B said...

HI Brenda, Two gorgeous cards, love the Autumn feel with those papers on the first one, love the frames on the beautiful image.
Have a great weekend.
Avril xx

Marianne said...

Hi Brenda, I think your experiment turned out great, making the leaves look almost like the real thing, and they look great against your background. Also love the soft colours and texture of your second card. You make vintage look so easy.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Marianne x

J.Dark said...

Simple, but amazing autumn card.. :)
Hugs from Bavaria. ;)

Sue said...

Both cards are gorgeous Brenda. I love the way you have coloured the leaves on your first card, they look so realistic. The image on your second card is so delightful and I love the colours.
I hope you have a good weekend
Sue xx

Tracy said...

I love how all the papers are pulled together with the rustic corrugated card, the leaves worked really well, I like them, will have to use them myself I think.
A beautiful vintage second card, gorgeous colour combo.
Have a good weekend
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Jackie said...

Two wonderful cards, but my favourite has to be the top one with those gorgeous Autumn colours :o)
Jackie xx

Suman Pandit said...

Brenda, I absolutely adore the second card with this lovely image from Nicecrane!! love the pop with the beautiful green!!
http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

iReneM said...

Wonderful cards, Brenda, both lovely in their different ways.
But, oh my! How I love the second one.
A fab design, perfect colours and gorgeous papers showcase this beautiful image a treat.........beautiful!!

x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Fabulous, love the style of the top card, something I want to try, gorgeous Victorian image too. Congrats to Lynn x

Daisychain said...

Two beautiful cards. I love the image you have used on the second card, must go and have a look. Hugs Christine x

rachel said...

gorgeous cards Brenda - love the vintage one but the other one is so unusual - its really eyecatching - love it xx

Shylaashree said...

Beautiful fall colours and a lovely card brenda. the victorian style in the card 2 is pleasant. thanks for the chance for the saturday candy

Zoechaos said...

Just dropped by to say I love this 1st card the 2nd is also gorgeous but the 1st WOW love Love LOVE it XOXO Zoe

Mummylade said...

wow, absolutely beautiful!!

Tindaloo said...

lovin both cards, and that vintage girl is gorgeous! :)

Sarah said...

Two smashing cards today Brenda. You have done a great job with the leaves and the papers are perfect too. Super sentiment on the second card and what an adorable image. Have a good weekend xx

Galina (MarLen Mom) said...

The first card was such a fall - simple but cute! And the second - in my favorite colors.

Unknown said...

Hallo,
2 zauberhafte Karte zeigst du uns dort ,die 2 gefällt mir persönlich am meissten,
liebe Grüße Ulrike

Craftyhugs said...

Wow this card is gorgeous! Adore that image and love the Victorian style to it! Gorgeous colours too.
Hugs xx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Wow both are gorgeous Brenda, I especially love the Victorian lady and your design. Have a great weekend, Shirleyx

Auntie Em said...

Your cards are both so pretty! I love the banners under those beautifully shaped autumn leaves. Gorgeous! And I like the sweet bow over that dainty little lady on the second one.
Thank you for sharing a peek at your lovely work! :)

Tanya said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, I really love the autumn colours on the first one, they're so gorgeous!

Tags xx

Katelyn said...

The first one is so cute and i love the layout! I love the colours on the second one and it's gorgeous!

Ardilla said...

Beautiful cards! Love the auttumn one specially!!!
Thanks for the chance...
Hugs,
Ardilla :)

Paula (PEP) said...

The second is very Victorian in feel & I like the way you've really accented her very curly hair with the use of the delicate pointy lace die-cut image panel. The first is the one that catches my attention - that leaf is a real delight with those colours & I like the way you've made it special by using the embellished pin with twine & a button.
Paula (PEP)

Patry Ro said...

Wow! Awesome card!!! Brenda, I love it!!!

Karen P said...

I love what you have done to those leaves Brenda! They look so real and remind me of our visit to Boston many years ago. Thank you for the chance to win some yummy goodies - I need the sparkly stuff lol! Have a good weekend Karen x

Robin said...

Great cards. I just love the way you used the leaves to be the bow...really beautiful! Hugs, Robin

McCrafty's Cards said...

Two beautiful cards Brenda, I like both designs.
Kevin xx

Crafting Queen said...

Two great cards, love the colours in the first one. :)

Sidelle Menon said...

I love the fall card..the colours go along so well nd it all looks so pretty!!

Donna Ellis said...

Beautiful nature card, and lovely vintage card, Brenda. It's so fun seeing what combinations you'll have in your post, and to see the pretty, vibrant colors you have selected. The vintage card looks amazing with the earthy greens. Beautiful! hugs, de

walchowDesign said...

How fun is the banner card especially with the lovely leaves!

Pat said...

Gorgeous cards, love the beautiful image on the second and the leaves on the first are fantastic, I love what you have done with Dylusions they look just like real leaves. Have a lovely weekend.

Pat xx

Gail L said...

Oh Brenda, the Autumn card is wonderful!
Second card is beautiful, love the saying!

SusanLotus said...

Oh, I love the vintage card! It´s gorgeous!

The Autumn card is beautiful too.

Have a great saturday evening!
Hugs
Susan.

Larisa said...

Hello Brenda! Gorgeous, beautiful cards!

Kelly Lloyd said...

Hello Brenda. Both of these very different cards are gorgeous. I LOVE the first one but I LOVE the second one the same. Lol
They are stunning
Hugs Kelly

cebelica said...

Wow, wow, wow, these are gorgeous! I especially like the second one - I love all things vintage. ;) Hugs! xx

Kathleen said...

I love the first card, the colours and the leaves are fabulous, like the way you have alternated the lengths of the fishtails.
Great second card too.

Kath x

ALI said...

Brenda these are gorgeous, love the autumn one.

Craftnut said...

Very pretty B, sorry for the late visit - treated myself to a workshop with hobbyart today x

Vicky said...

Oooh so gorgeous hunni...:o)

Biggest of hugs Vicky xx

Rossella said...

These are both so different and both beautiful
Rosie x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous inspirational cards B x

Jaya Raghuvanshi said...

Wow!!! wow!!! Both the cards are way too gorgeous!!

♥Gemma♥ said...

2 stunning cards hun and thank you for popping by mine and leaving such a sweet comment on my challenge card recently...means a lot!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Vivi Morais said...

Hi, Brenda... Great cards... I loved the colors!! Kisses!!

mags said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda but the first one has to be my favourite. The leaves look stunning.
Mags
x

Dora said...

beautiful cards!! and I find the big leaf great made!! like the colours. very autumn.
groetjes

Michelle J M said...

Two gorgeous card as ever Brenda. The autumn one is so beautifully designed. Love those leaves. I have just spent the whole evening cutting out leaves for a project, wishing I had a die of a large leaf! The image of the second one is delightful. That little face is beautiful and I think you muslin looks so good as does the lovely bow. Michelle x

chillin with Quillin said...

wow these cards are awesome love the colors and the leaves on the first card, and the second is so elegant !!!!
Paula

Nikki said...

Beautiful Cards love the 1st one's colours so fabby :)

Jessika said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for this candy! ;)
Hugs!

slimwitch said...

i love BOTH the cards. They are lovely. :D

Unknown said...

Great cards! I love most the first one. Beautiful fall colors.

Kay Carley said...

Such different cards Brenda. xx

Gerrina said...

Two beautiful cards! Love the autumn colors and design on the first and the vinrage look and colours on the second! Have a happy weekend, Gerrina

loulou said...

I love that gorgeous autumn card. Fantastic colours

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

So beautiful Brenda. Love it.
lovely greet
marja

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Both beautiful cards Brenda!

I love the papers you've used for the first card, all such lovely Autumnal colours & the second card has got an elegance about it, it reminds me of a card that my Nan's would've got when they were young.

I was so surprised to see my name as the winner of your Saturday Blog Candy. Thank you so much!!!
I have emailed you & I look forward to receiving my happy post soon.

Take care. Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Eemeli said...

Oh wow! I love the first card; its cas look and vibrant colors. Much to my taste.

Hugs,
Eemeli

Lau W said...

Superb card with colors of autumn, love the design !
The second cart is very elegant, superb vintage feel !
xxx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

These are two wonderful cards.

Words and Pictures said...

Two really great cards, Brenda - I love the banners on the first one, a great design, and the autumn leaf finishes it off perfectly. The lovely fresh greens of the vintage one are delightful, and the distressed paper layer is very cool. Lovely work!
Alison x

catherine said...

Fantastic cards Brenda and love the different colours on each.
x catherine

Annmaree of Oz said...

Beautiful cards, brenda! I love the strips of paper with the ribbon and leaves!

And that vintage image is stunning against the lace!

beautiful!

Marlies said...

Two beautiful cards brenda! I love the design, papers and colours aon the top a great use of the leaves and the pin is perfect with it. The second one is a gorgeous vintage creation, lovely! hugs, Marlies

scrappymo! said...

Another two great card Brenda...I think they are both wonderful! That first one turned out so well with the all colours of DP and inkyness!

Nadja said...

Your cards are wonderful. I love the first with the stripes.
Hugs Nadja

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

These are both so stunning Brenda, I love gorgeous autumnal colours in the first one and the layout, leaves and pin are all awesome and the green crinkled ribbon in the second one goes so well with those beautiful papers
Lindsay xx

Nicecrane Designs said...

OMG ,Brenda,I am falling in lovw with your vintaqge card,,,, with ny young lady,,,,,,love it, love it, love it,,,,,,,,wow,wowww,,,such a lot of details,,,,,.you are Rock.

Unknown said...

Wow these are beautiful Brenda. I really love the second one as it is so elegant, but my preferred one is the first. The colors are so warm and then the layout is so cool :P Hope you are having a good week. Big hugs xx

Eret said...

Ooh, how beautiful cards, Brenda. I love the leaves embellishment on the first one and distressed look and lovely bow on the second card. They both are magnificent.
Hugs,
Eret

Cowgirlscrapper said...

Lovely card. I like the colors

Jo Channon said...

Hi Brenda, both cards are stunning but I particularly love the first one. The colours are so striking and the technique with the leaves look fabulous. Jo xx

Anonymous said...

Once again: a gread fall card! Simple but at the same time so sensational! Gorgeous!
hugs serafeena