Wednesday 29 January 2014

Trees, moons and suns



Good afternoon crafty Peeps, hope you week is going well. I imagine those of you in the UK are as fed up with this weather as I am, rain, rain and yet more rain, but there again our friends across the pond are having to contend with sub zero temperatures which can be no fun either.

I thought I had better do a post now as tomorrow being Thursday means my third treatment and judging by the last two a couple of queasy days, so best to get ahead of the game and share some cards I made recently. Just inkyness really, or rather Pan Pastels and a variety of stamps and masks.


See you soon and as always I appreciate your visits and kind comments.

66 comments:

Liz Miller said...

Two beautiful atmospheric cards Brenda and shows off your scene creating skills perfectly. Love them both but the top icy cool one is my favourite. Before this horrible windy and wet weather arrived there were a few mornings when we enjoyed scenes like your second card.
Liz xx

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Brenda. These are both lovely - I enjoy your scenic cards - they look like they take a lot of time and forethought to get everything just right - yours are always so beautiful! I hope tomorrow's treatment goes a little better for you. Sending you healing prayers.

Hugs,
Kitty

Viv said...

Thought you might have made FOUR cards today Brenda!! LOL
Two beauties (a bit like Studgey's - make no mention of the pen)- might have been cold and wet but the atmosphere was better than an electric fire!!
Good wishes go with you for tomorrow's yukky day. xxx
YNWA. x

Sarah said...

Oh yes Brenda, the weather is certainly depressing, we are considering growing rice, our field is that wet!! Still, could be worse I suppose and your lovely cards should give us hope that grey is not the only colour!! Will be thinking of you tomorrow xx

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous card Brenda as per usual. Good luck tomorrow. xxx

Tirpuunen said...

These are both so beautiful!

Pat said...

Beautiful cards, I love the second one the gorgeous subtle colours and the lovely scene. Hope all goes well for you tomorrow.

Hugs from Pat xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous cards as always, hope tomorrow goes ok for you xx

Jaya Raghuvanshi said...

WOW Brenda! lovely scenes ! I love the calmness in these lovely cards! The colouring is soo perfect!

Paper Profusion said...

Both are fabulous Brenda. Good Luck tomorrow and I hope that you aren't quite as poorly as before. Nicola x

Mieke said...

These scenes are really beautiful again. Love this kind of work!

Marianne said...

Lovely!! Love these trees in purple and blue and your second card is a beautiful scenery :-)
xxx Marianne

Karen Petitt said...

Both are so gorgeous Brenda, sorry you are having a bit of a rough time with the treatments, keeping my fingers crossed for you, and I hope you don't get so icky this week. Love both of these, but as usual the landscape captures my imagination more xx

Glennis F said...

Love your tree scenes. Good luck with your treatment

cebelica said...

We had way too much rain last week and before and now we have snow. Not ideal, but in my opinion still better than rain. I hope you'll get some sun soon too!
Your cards are beautiful as always.
Hugs! xx

Inkypinkydelights said...

Hi Brenda, It is lovely to be back browsing your Blog again. Your cards are lovely! Judy x

Joan said...

So beautiful and tranquil Brenda. Hope all goes well tomorrow

Joan

Crafty Lark said...

Gorgeous scene cards Brenda. Best wishes for tomorrow. xx Flora

Kathleen said...

First card is really just stunning.
Fabulous layout and images on the second.

Kath x

Kat said...

Beautiful scenes Brenda. I love how you do these lovely scenes.

Hope you're not feeling too miserable over the next few days.

I'm fed up with the weather too. It's been nothing but rain and wind and more rain and wind here. When I took the dogs out this morning I was just glad to have two big dogs to stop me from being blown away lol!

Take care,

Kat xx

ALI said...

Beautiful cards, my fav is the blue one and yes Brenda the stamp is Stamps Happen.

cheryl said...

oh hunny you always create the most stunning,serene scenes and these are no exception just beautiful hun,know what you mean about the weather its terrible here too hugs cheryl xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Both of your cards are wonderful, great scene cards.

Sue said...

Stunning 'Brenda Style' cards. Such gorgeous designs and wonderful colours. Always so inspiring to visit your blog.
I wish you all the best for tomorrow.
Sue xx

Sally H said...

Two stunning cards, Brenda. Love them both (trees!!!!!) Less wind and rain would be lovely. I have looked very bedraggled after afternoon playground duty every day this week! Hope your treatment goes well tomorrow. Sending big hugs your way xxxxx

Jane said...

The rain is just endless isn't it Brenda. Your 2 cards are so relaxing and peaceful to look at, such lovely scenes. Sending my best wishes for you for tomorrow, take care x

Michelle J M said...

Absolutely stunning, both of them! Hope things go well tomorrow and that you don't feel too bad. Michelle x

rachel said...

two stunning cards Brenda - really beautiful - hope that things go well tomorrow and you don't have to suffer the queasiness xx

Words and Pictures said...

Such beautiful, ethereal cards - from wonderful times of day - dusk and dawn, those transitional times, are so magical, and so are these cards.
Alison x

Dora said...

fantastic cards! faboulus scenes have you made. I like this two cards.

Rhonda Miller said...

These are fantastic. I love the scenes you've created.

Pearl said...

I love your tree silhouettes Brenda! I almost bought a tree stamp the other day, hoping I could make some beautiful cards like you do, but then I saw the price of the stamp :( Maybe some other time I will buy some, hopefully in a sale! Hope your treatment goes well tomorrow.
Pearl x

Ellibelle said...

Two beautiful creations Brenda, loving the scenes! Hopefully you don't have too many side effects from the treatment. Sending hugs!!

AsilisA MaM said...

O, Brenda! every time I think that nothing can be more beautiful then you did and every time you create something more and more amazing! Good luck!!!

Berina RGA said...

2 beautiful cards Brenda!! love the way of masking and coloring.. the weather here is very hot!!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Jackie said...

Wonderful cards Brenda, I do love your beautiful scenes :o)
I hope all goes well with your treatment and that you are not too queasy afterwards.
Hugs, Jackie xx

Gerrina said...

Such great scenes! The first is my fav, just because of the blue... Hope all goes as best as possible with how your feeling... Hugs, Gerrina

Mervi said...

Stunning cards Brenda, the first is my favourite;-))m

Beryl said...

Beautiful scenes Brenda - you doing what you do best.
The road outside looks weired today - it's got some dry patches! I'd forgotten what that looked like. I expect the next tine I look out it will be back to usual by the look of the sky.
Hope all goes well over the next few days.
Beryl xx

Janny's Cards Creations said...

The cards are beautiful and I hope you feel not to bad tomorrow. Hugs Janny

Janny's Cards Creations said...

The cards are beautiful and I hope you feel not to bad tomorrow. Hugs Janny

Janny's Cards Creations said...

Your cards are very beautiful. I hope you feel better. Hugs Janny

Lau W said...

Beautiful cards, so nice scenes !!! Best wishes for you my dear friend !
xxx

Evik said...

Love your cards! Great stamping technique!!!

Whisper said...

Both are simply stunning hun, Luv Sam x

Judith said...

Both are really stunning Brenda - I've never tried masking in a big way ( like on your cards ) just the odd little detail - I must make some time to get inky and try it out hugs Judith x

moiraella said...

I live on the other side of the workd (S.africa) and we are frying - love your cards they make me feel cool!! What stamps are these and where can I get them Many thanks hope you feel better.

moiraella said...

I live on the other side of the world (South Africa) and we are frying - your cardes make me feel cooler - where can I get these lovely stamps? Hope you feel better

KandA said...

Two fabulous cards Brenda, the stamping and colours are so beautiful.
Hope your treatment goes well and you feel better quickly xx

Paula (PEP) said...

I do hope today isn't too bad for you - take care with those after effects. Both are very much your style & I particularly like the second one which really reminds me of my Nordic roots with snow & pine forests. Your matting in both panels is a real education & so so effective.
Thinking of you.
Paula (PEP)

May said...

Brenda you are AmAzing at creating the most beautiful scenes...Love them both...I hope you are not feeling to bad at present....Hugs May x x x

Claire Phillips said...

Lovely cards Brenda....pretty grumpy here as it's cold and central heating on the blink......bah humbug! Cheers Claire x

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

Fantastic work. Love the trees. Beautiful Brenda.

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda I was so sorry to hear that you have been in hospital I feel such a terrible person not keeping up to date on your blog and health condition, I really hope that all will work out ok for you. Brenda your creations are absolutely beautiful I love the clean and simple style but those images are truly superb. I have also been looking through your other posts and, wow, they are all top class designs, you are such an awesome crafter.
hugs
lorraine x

susiestacey said...

Hope the treatment goes well Brenda x
Lovely cards, the second one has a real frosty early morning feel to it. Take care x Susan x

Linby said...

So atmospheric.
All the best for your treatment.
Lynnx

Gail said...

Gorgeous Brenda!
Good luck with the treatments!

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful cards. Thinking of you and sending hugs.

Eemeli said...

Fabulous creations. Love the layers on the inked backgrounds.

Hugs,
Eemeli

walchowDesign said...

You are the queen in creating beautiful scenes, Brenda! Hope the treatment went well! Take care!

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Both Beautiful Cards Brenda!

Love them both. Sending you lots of (((hugs)))

Happy Crafting!!!

ribenaruby said...

Very picturesque Brenda, wishing you all the best! Ruby x

Debbie said...

I love these cards Brenda.Two stunning cards.both scenes are amazing.Thank you for inspiring me yet again.Good luck with your treatment dearie.Thinking of you.Big hugs Debbie x

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Hi Brenda, I hope you are well, sorry for being a rubbish blogger lately, things have been manic. How are you? I hope you are doing well, I love both your cards, they have a real sense of mood.
Lindsay xx

Annmaree of Oz said...

Rain in the UK, Snow in America, and hot summer heat here in Australia! Got to love the world and its extremes, right!? lol!

Lovely woodsy cards, you're a magician with ink and a brayer!

I hope the queasiness from the treatments isn't too hard on you, and hope you are doing well! Think of you often! xoxo

scrappymo! said...

Poppies and scenes come to mind as soon as I see your name...
These are two more wonderful cards with your signature look. Gorgeous!