Thursday 26 September 2013

Coastal scenes



Morning everyone, hope your week is going well. Afraid I've been a really tardy blogger this week, no post for several days mainly because I've had my head down getting DT work done that needs to head off over to the States so what with work as well time has been in short supply, so apologies for the lack of visits.

I know in advance that this is going to sound a tad deja vous as it's another really quick pre work post with a couple of shares.


Both were created a few months ago when I was in a bit of a coastal mood..........it must come from living so far from the sea and not seeing it very often.

The top one was done with Pan Pastels and a mixture of Stampscape and Sutter stamps and the second one is brayered and sponged using Adirondack dye inks.

Have a good Thursday all and thanks so much for your much appreciated visits and lovely comments.

57 comments:

Eemeli said...

Oh wow! Both scenes are fabulous. Love especially the reflections on the water.

Hugs from Finland,
Eemeli

Wendy L said...

Two lovely cards Brenda. The clouds on the first one are amazing. Stamping is one thing I dont do much of. Have a good day. Xxxxx

Jane said...

Good morning Brenda, these are both gorgeous especially the first one. There is something about the coast isn't there. I get to see a fair amount of it now that my daughter lives so near the sea. Enjoy the rest of the week x

Helen said...

They are both gorgeous... I have got some DT pieces due too that I haven't got done and am away all weekend..! Still they're informal DT not for companies or anything so missing one wouldn't matter enormously,(except to me!) but fingers crossed I'll get something done...

Stamps and Paper said...

Two fabulous scenic cards Brenda..a stunning beach card with the swirly clouds and love the reflections on your 2nd card

Anne

Astrid Maclean said...

Old or not, it looks great, very atmospheric!

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Brenda hope you don't mind me butting in but I saw your comment on Carol's blog re pinning on Pinterest! It is very easy if you open up your page you will see a Red plus sign by your picture on the right. If you click on this you can then add the URL from Carol's site and choose what you want to pin! Hope this is clear! Fabulous card by the way!! Susan x

Mervi said...

Two fabulous scenes, beautiful cards.
Busy too;-))m

Glennis F said...

They are both amazing cards - I have not tried that reflection technique

Kim said...

both fabulous cards, love the soft watercolours effect on the scenes
Kim x

Von said...

These are beautiful and your sky, well it's amazing !
Von ♥

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Both beautiful scenes. Lovely.

gwen70 said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda, my personal fave being the first one. I live near the sea and never cease to wonder at it, you have captured it beautifully

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful great creations.Beautiful the shadows.
Gr Elly

Marianne said...

Lovely cards Brenda especially the first one. I've been gazing at the skypart; wauw this is amazing.
I haven't been a good blogger myself lately because of the portraitdrawing taking up a lot of time. But sometimes you have to make choices :-)
Take care!
xxx Marianne

Beryl said...

Both beautiful scenes Brenda. The top one is amazing. The dimension and colouring of the clouds is fantastic and the whole scene is fabulous.
Beryl xx

Sue said...

Stunning cards Brenda. The scenes you have created are wonderful and I love the way you have added the colours.
Sue xx

Lorraine said...

Two beautiful scenes Brenda - Gorgeous!
Lorraine x

Paula (PEP) said...

The astonishing rolling sky in the first caught my attention but as I scrolled down it was the reflection in your second card that had me absolutely riveted ....... I love the atmosphere & the ways those reeds in the forefront really set & frame the scene.
Paula (PEP)

cebelica said...

These are gorgeous. I like how you created the reflections in the water on your second card. So realistic! Fab work! Hugs! xx

Liz Miller said...

I really admire your skill in creating scenes Brenda. The sky in the first one is so effective and the reflection in the second one so tranquil. Your cards really show these stamps off at their best. Thanks for sharing.
Liz xx

rachel said...

these are beautiful Brenda - love the clouds in the first one - wish I could do them!!! Hugs Rachel x

Karen Petitt said...

They're both beautiful Brenda. I hope you get your work done soon so that you can play Karen x

nnalorac said...

Love them both Brenda. I love the Sea and your first one reminds me of our break last month over on the Western Isles. The beaches are just so beautiful over there and we were so lucky with the weather too. Have a Pea Soup brain at the mo and finding blogging and card making hard. Hopefully it will pass and I can have some fun. So appreciate you lovely comment this morning. A bit of a dino on Pinterest myself, lovely to think you want to pin one of mine.Haven't been on it lately. Will upload it to pinterest. Not sure how to find you on there! Hope you are keeping not so bad. Take care Carolxx

Sarah said...

They are both positively wonderful Brenda xx

Paper Profusion said...

Both beautiful Brenda - and gorgeously calming. Nicola x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Both scenes are absolutely beautiful Brenda!
Kevin xx

Lau W said...

Wow ! Fabulous ! The clouds of the first are so beautiful !! Superb cards as always my friend !
xxx

Eret said...

Ooh how fantastic scenes. The sky on the first card is amazing and I love the colors and reflection on your second card. Truly amazing work.
Hugs,
Eret

Donna Ellis said...

How lovely and serene, Brenda! Very pretty! hugs, de

Rossella said...

Gorgeous, both of them
Rosie x

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, these are both stunning. I love the scenes on both.

Michelle J M said...

What lovely scenes Brenda. The clouds on the first one are fantastic and the reflection of the second one is perfect. Two wonderful cards. Michelle x

Jackie said...

I do so love your scenes and these two are wonderful :o)
Jackie xx

walchowDesign said...

Lovely scene and it gives such a calm feeling, Brenda!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Two wonderful scenes - love the soft colors.

Gerrina said...

They are both stunning! Love the colours on both and the subtile colours you used! Something I´ll have to practice more to get this fine landscapes! Hugs, Gerrina

May said...

Your the queen of scenes Brenda,,, they are always beautiful... Love these two I could look at them for hours.... Hugs May x x x

ALI said...

Just gorgeous, I NEED those clouds on the first card.

Kathleen said...

Worth the wait Brenda, and I do so love your scene cards, wouldn't know where to start myself.
Two crackers.

Kath x

Whisper said...

Both are absolutely stunning and they just transport you away to somewhere lovely :-), Luv Sam x

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful Cards Brenda!

They are both lovely scenes with lovely soft colours.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Annmaree of Oz said...

oooh I really admire those coastal scenes Brenda! Totally gorgeous and stunning, very realistic! That first one especially looks like a few beaches around here!!! Love them xxoo

Patry Ro said...

Brenda!!!! did ypu know how much I appreciate your art???? It is awesome!!!!!

mags said...

Wow, two stunning scenes Brenda. Just beautiful.
Mags
x

chillin with Quillin said...

wow these are gorgeous, love the colors, so real like !!!!!!
Paula

Julie said...

OH MY GOODNESS B! yes I am shouting lol! I just need to know how you created the clouds on your first card AMAZING!!!!! both cards are entirely gorgeous of course but I just want to be able to try out clouds like these! Anyway, Catch you later, Julie.x

Nicecrane Designs said...

I love these pastel colors,,,,,,,,,Brenda........

Dora said...

amazing!! fantastic scenery.....beautiful cards

NancyD said...

Two lovely and peaceful cards. Your work is stunning Brenda. NancyD

Sharon said...

Two beautiful cards, stunning! Sharon x

scrappymo! said...

Your sea scapes are beautiful. You may live far from the sea but you have not forgotten it. Your scene captures that secret beauty the sea offers.The clouds on the first one look so real I feel like i want to touch them!!!

Daisychain said...

Two stunning cards. I so wish I could make cards as beautiful as these. Hugs Christine x

Crafty Loops said...

Hello lovely Brenda. These cards are absolutely beautiful. So tranquil and serene. I love them both. Lee xx

Ayushi Juneja said...

So beautiful!! Love both the cards!!

SusanLotus said...

These are very beautiful!

Tracy said...

Hi Brenda
Gorgeous creations, love all your details and inking too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x